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Toy drive Through Dec. 14 Hinsdale Central High School 5500 S. Grant St. Hinsdale Central’s Habitat for Humanity club is partnering with the U.S. Marine Corps to collect new, unused toys that will be donated to Toys for Tots. Donations can be dropped off at the Grant Street Plaza or circle drive entrance. Holiday Meal Program Through Dec. 25 www.solvehungertoday.org The Northern Illinois Food Bank’s 24th annual campaign to ensure all neighbors can enjoy a special holiday meal with loved ones is under way. This year, with the...
n Coat/clothing drive Through Dec. 8 Hinsdale Central High School 5500 S. Grant St. The Red Devil Service Club is hosting a coat and clothing drive to benefit Cradles to Crayons. Winter coats and gear for children are needed most. Donations may be dropped off in the boxes at the Grant Street or 55th Street entrances. n Happy Pawlidays Dec. 9 Marcus 101 S. Washington St. Get your pet’s picture taken with Santa Paws, enjoy raffles, drinks and light bites, and go home with a goodie bag at this event, with 10 percent of all s...
n Gavin Coyle: A Celtic Christmas Dec. 1 McAninch Arts Center College of DuPage 421 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn www.atthemac.org (630) 942-4000 Revel in the holiday spirit with award-winning recording artist Gavin Coyle as he brings his annual “A Celtic Christmas” back to the MAC. Sing along with Gavin and his band, pianist Paul Burgess, harpist Karen Fernandez and flautist Joanne Diebold, as they perform traditional holiday favorites from America and Ireland. Ticket proceeds benefit People’s Resource Center, a local nonpr...
n Blanket drive Through Nov. 26 Hinsdale Covenant Church 412 S. Garfield Ave. (630) 323-2318 The church is holding its annual drive, collecting new or gently used blankets of any type — lap throws, baby blankets, spreads, sheets and towels. Donations may be left inside the church’s main entrance. Pickups also can be scheduled. The items will be passed on to needy families in the inner city on Christmas Eve. Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays. n Gavin Coyle: A Celtic Christmas Dec. 1 McAninch Arts Center College of DuPage 421...
n Operation Christmas Child Through Nov. 20 Hope Church 5707 Wolf Road, LaGrange Highlands www.samaritanspurse.org Fill a shoe box with toys, hygiene items and school supples to help The Samaritan’s Purse deliver millions of shoe boxes to boys and girls in more than 100 countries this year. Find directions on the “How to Pack a Shoebox” link on the website listed above and then drop off donations at the church. Cash donations also can be made on the website. n Blood drive Nov. 22 American Legion Post 1941 900 S. La Grang...
n Greeting card fundraiser www.theboosters.com Help the Hinsdale Central Boosters ring in the holidays with a greeting card fundraiser through www.minted.com. Use the promo code FUNDRAISEHINSDALEHS to receive 20 percent off an order and Boosters will receive a donation equal to 15 percent of the total purchase. All funds raised support Central students through fall and spring Grants to activities and athletics. n BEDS Plus Adopt a Family Through Dec. 15 BEDS Plus office 9601 E. Ogden Ave., La Grange www.beds-plus.org (708)...
Greeting card fundraiser www.theboosters.com Help the Hinsdale Central Boosters ring in the holidays with a greeting card fundraiser through www.minted.com. Use the promo code FUNDRAISEHINSDALEHS to receive 20 percent off an order and Boosters will receive a donation equal to 15 percent of the total purchase. Check out Minted’s fun holiday designs and reconnect with family and friends this holiday season. All funds raised support Central students through fall and spring Grants to activities and athletics. Juniors Jingle D...
n LEAP wreath sales Through Nov. 20 www.bit.ly/leapsale22 Hinsdale Central’s LEAP for Africa is raising money to support the mission of the LEAP Science and Maths Schools in South Africa to provide education and opportunities to underresourced students. Visit the website above for pricing and to order. Items can be picked up from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, at Hinsdale Central High School, 5500 S. Grant St. n Operation Christmas Child Through Nov. 21 Hope Church 5707 Wolf Road, LaGrange Highlands www.samaritanspurse.org F...
n Tree of Remembrance Through Jan. 1 Lincoln and First streets, Hinsdale https://www.amitahealth.org/giving/make-a-gift/make-a-gift-amita-health-adventist-st-thomas-hospice Amita St. Thomas Hospice’s Tree of Remembrance will stand outside of BMO Harris Bank from Thanksgiving through the new year. Community members are able to make a donation and have a loved one’s name listed on the boards beside the tree. Visit the website listed above for details. n Hinsdale Humane Society Gift Shop https://www.hinsdaleh...
Holiday Gifts for Hinsdale Central Teachers Through Dec. 10 https://www.hinsdalecentralfoundation.org Honor a teacher, coach, sponsor, counselor or staff member with a donation to the Hinsdale Central Foundation in their name. The individual will receive a letter with the donor’s message included and a special certificate to display. Donations support programs that benefit teachers, students and families. Visit the website listed above to participate. First Folio Holiday Auction Through Dec. 12 https://www...
n ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Pop-Up Bar Dec. 3-4 Joe’s Saloon 9220 47th St., Brookfield https://www.beds-plus.org Come dressed as a favorite character to experience Martini’s and Nick’s while raising money to support BEDS Plus Care. There will be movie re-enactments, Clarence’s signature drink, raffles and more. Tickets include light snacks and a full open bar; only 150 will be sold per night. Time: 7 to 11 p.m. Tickets: $60, $75 at the door if available. n Holiday Shopping Dec. 4 J.McLaughlin 53 S. Washington St., Hinsdale...
n Giving Tuesday Scholarship Fundraiser Nov. 30 Il Poggiolo 8 E. First St., Hinsdale Tips and 20 percent of bar proceeds will go to a scholarship program supporting youth in need, foster youth and Chicago interns. Donations up to $4,000 will be matched. Donations also may be made online at https://www.econcouncil.org/giving. Time: 6 to 9 p.m. n ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Pop-Up Bar Dec. 3-4 Joe’s Saloon 9220 47th St., Brookfield https://www.beds-plus.org Come dressed as a favorite character to experience Martini’s and Nick’s wh...
Samaritan’s Purse Through Nov. 22 Western Springs Baptist Church 4475 Wolf Road https://www.samaritanspurse.org Samaritan’s Purse: Operation Christmas Child will collect shoeboxes filled with gifts during its national collection week to distribute to children in need. For directions on packing a shoebox and drop-off hours, which vary daily, see the website listed above. Secret Santa Through Nov. 24 [email protected] The Rotary Club of La Grange organizes this effort to provide gifts, clothes and other items for m...
Tree of Remembrance Through Dec. 25 Lincoln and First streets, Hinsdale (630) 856-6993 Amita St. Thomas Hospice once again will decorate its Tree of Remembrance outside of BMO Harris Bank. Community members are able to make a donation and have a loved one’s name listed on the boards beside the tree. Envelopes will be available next to the tree. Questions? Call the number listed above or send an email to [email protected]. Hinsdale Humane Society Gift Shop https://www.prrcgiftshop.com Holiday ornaments are one o...
Toy Drive Dec. 10 Hinsdale South High School 7401 Clarendon Hills Road, Darien Hinsdale Central and Hinsdale South students are collaborating on a toy drive to celebrate the memory of Joey Ventimiglia, a brave 7-year-old boy from Darien who lost his battle with cancer two years ago. New, unused and unwrapped toys can be dropped off at in the school’s circle drive entrance foyer. Time: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The TWS & CTWS Snow Ball Dec. 11 https://www.theatreofwesternsprings.com This virtual fundraising party for the Theatre of Wes...
Tree of Remembrance Nov. 22-Dec. 25 Lincoln and First streets, Hinsdale (630) 856-6993 Amita St. Thomas Hospice once again will decorate its Tree of Remembrance outside of BMO Harris Bank. Community members are able to make a donation and have a loved one’s name listed on the boards beside the tree. Envelopes will be available next to the tree. Questions? Call the number listed above or send an email to [email protected]. The TWS & CTWS Snow Ball Dec. 11 https://www.theatreofwesternsprings.com This virtual f...
Tree of Remembrance Nov. 22-Dec. 25 Lincoln and First streets, Hinsdale (630) 856-6993 Amita St. Thomas Hospice once again will decorate its Tree of Remembrance outside of BMO Harris Bank. Community members are able to make a donation and have a loved one’s name listed on the boards beside the tree. Envelopes will be available next to the tree. Questions? Call the number listed above or send an email to [email protected]. Honor Central Teachers Through Dec. 11 https://www.hinsdalecentralfoundation.org During t...
Tree of Remembrance Nov. 22-Dec. 25 Lincoln and First streets, Hinsdale (630) 856-6993 Amita St. Thomas Hospice once again will decorate its Tree of Remembrance outside of BMO Harris Bank. Community members are able to make a donation and have a loved one’s name listed on the boards beside the tree. Envelopes will be available next to the tree. Questions? Call the number listed above or send an email to [email protected]. Honor Central Teachers Through Dec. 11 https://www.hinsdalecentralfoundation.org During t...
Sip and Shop Dec. 12 Jeans & a Cute Top Shop 34 E. First St., Hinsdale A portion of sales will be donated to Simply from the Heart, an organization that deploys a “glam squad” to individuals with terminal illnesses or life-threatening diseases, offering complimentary beauty services and spa days. Park in the lot behind the store off Garfield Avenue. Time: 4 to 7 p.m. Toys for Tots Through Dec. 23 Coldwell Banker 8 E. Hinsdale Ave., Hinsdale https://www.toysfortots.org The Marine Toys for Tots program is collecting new, unw...
Sherry Party Dec. 5 Vintage Charm 52 S. Washington St., Hinsdale childrenshomeandaid.org Bring a friend, sip bubbly and spread holiday cheer at the Hinsdale Auxiliary of Children’s Home and Aid annual party. Organizers are collecting gift cards for foster teens from Wal Mart, Best Buy, H&M, GameStop, Jewel Osco, Amazon, Target and gas stations. Vintage Charm will donate 15 percent of sales to Children’s Home and Aid, and the Green Goddess Charitable Foundation will match the amount. Time: 6 to 9 p.m. Lux Living Holiday Par...
Thanksgiving Meal Drive Through Nov. 25 HCS Family Services https://www.hcsfamilyservices.org/2019/11/thanksgiving-meal-box/ A $25 donation will provide the following items for a local family in need: a 12- to 14-pound turkey, stuffing mix, potatoes, vegetables, fruit, gravy, dessert and a beverage. HCS will provide traditional Thanksgiving meal boxes to more than 200 pantry guests this month. Gifts may be dedicated to a loved one at checkout. Samaritan’s Purse Through Nov. 25 Western Springs Baptist Church 4475 Wolf Road h...
