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CENTRAL TIME
Scholarship application
April 7 deadline
http://www.chutehigher.org/hinsdale-central
Applications for the $1,000 annual Christopher J. Chute Memorial Scholarship are being accepted from members of Hinsdale Central's Class of 2023. Candidates must have a minimum GPA of 3.2 (unweighted), plan to pursue a post-secondary education at an accredited college or university, have taken four years of a foreign language in high school and intend to participate in a study-abroad program during their college career. A recommendation from an HCHS faculty, staff member or guidance counselor is required. Applications are available at the website above; email [email protected] for more information.
FOR A CAUSE
Blood drive
March 28
Oakbrook Center
100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook
Donors of all blood types, especially type O donors and platelet donors, are encouraged to donate at this drive. Book a time to give by visiting the website above. All donors will receive a $10 Visa Prepaid Card by email and will be automatically entered for a chance to win a $3,000 Visa Prepaid Card. Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
GAME ON
Hinsdale Herd Boys Lacrosse
April 3-May 25
Veeck Park
701 E. Chicago Ave., Hinsdale
http://www.villageofhinsdale.org/pr
(630) 789-7090
This Hinsdale Herd program will meet for skill/practice sessions with boys ages 6-14 Mondays and Thursdays. IYLL league games versus teams in neighboring towns will be held on Sundays. Players must provide a stick, mouth guard, helmet, gloves, shoulder pads and elbow pads. Time: 6 to 7 p.m. for ages 6-10, 7 to 8:30 p.m. for ages 10-14. Cost: $395 for younger boys, $450 for older boys. RR
Hinsdale Herd Girls Lacrosse
Thursdays, April 6-May 25
Veeck Park
701 E. Chicago Ave., Hinsdale
http://www.villageofhinsdale.org/pr
(630) 789-7090
This Hinsdale Herd program will meet for skill/practice sessions with girls ages 6-14. IYLL league games versus teams in neighboring towns will be held on Saturdays. Players must provide a stick, mouth guard and goggles. Time: 6 to 7 p.m. for ages 6-10, 7 to 8:30 p.m. for ages 10-14. Cost: $255 for younger girls, $300 for older girls. RR
Fencing for Everyone
Thursdays, April 6-May 25
The Community House
415 W. Eighth St., Hinsdale
http://www.villageofhinsdale.org/pr
(630) 789-7090
Young students will develop discipline, balance, coordination and sportsmanship as well as quicker reflexes and the ability to make lightning-fast analysis of tactical situations. All equipment is provided. Time: 4 to 5 p.m. for ages 7-10, 5 to 6 p.m. for ages 11-14. Cost: $280. RR
GREAT OUTDOORS
Haiku Walk
March 25
St. James Farm
2S541 Winfield Rd, Warrenville
(630) 933-7248
Learn about the Japanese poetic form haiku on a leisurely walk, then create a haiku inspired by the experience. The program is for ages 12 and up. Time: 10:30 to 11:45. Cost: $5. RR
Maple Sugaring
Weekends through March 26
Kline Creek Farm
1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago
(630) 876-5900
Discover how sap becomes syrup, try tapping with tools from the 1890s, check the collection buckets, watch sap thicken over the fire and try a taste of real maple syrup. Call. Hours: 1 to 4 p.m. Cost: $5 suggested admission donation for ages 3 and up.
Woodcock Walk
March 31
Wolf Road Prairie
31st Street west of Wolf Road near Westchester
(708) 366-6530
Witness the amazing spring courtship flight of the male woodcock bird on a walk led by John Elliot of Chicago Audubon. Time: 7 p.m. RR
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Hot Topics in Colorectal Cancer
March 25
(630) 323-5150
Wellness House will host this online event with top oncologists, surgeons and health care professionals in the Chicagoland area. The Updates in Colorectal Cancer Treatment and Research panel will take place from 9 to 11 a.m., followed by the program Exercise and Healthy Living for Colorectal Cancer from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Hours: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. RR
Yoga In the Woods
March 26
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center
9800 Willow Springs Road, Willow Springs
(708) 839-6897
Enjoy an all-levels yoga class for ages 18 and up with a certified instructor. Bring a yoga mat/beach towel and water. Time: 10 to 11 a.m. RR
Mindful Movement
April 1
Hinsdale Public Library
20 E. Maple St.
http://www.hinsdalelibrary.info
(630) 986-1976
Join this session of gentle stretching and movement, led by Westmont Body & Brain Yoga and Tai-Chi, to reduce stress and increase energy. All ages and levels of fitness are welcome. Time: 10 to 11:30 a.m. RR
JUST FOR KIDS
Trout Fishing for Kids
March 25
Wood Dale Grove
895 S. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale
(630) 933-7668
Young anglers ages 15 and under with an adult will be introduced to trout fishing at this preseason special event. Family members 16 and older are welcome to join the youth but may not fish themselves. Bait will be provided. Time: 8 a.m. to noon.
Tote-ally You-nique Bags
March 28
Hinsdale Public Library
20 E. Maple St.
http://www.hinsdalelibrary.info
(630) 986-1976
Kids in third grade through middle school can customize their own tote bag using fun supplies like feathers, markers, jewels and more. Time: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. RR
LISTEN & LEARN
Women and the Environment
Fridays through March 31 & Thursday, April 6
Morton Arboretum
4100 Route 53, Lisle
(630) 968-0074
Join this series as guest speakers share about their work on behalf of nature and the stories of the women who inspired them. The March 24 talk will discuss the lasting influence of May Watts, one of the 20th century's great conservationists. The programs also will be presented via Zoom. Visit the website for the full series schedule. Time: 10 to 11:30 a.m. for March programs, 7 to 8:30 p.m. April 6. Cost: $23 per session. RR, MD
Danny Trejo talks tacos, Hollywood and redemption
April 4
http://www.hinsdalelibrary.info
Actor/author/restaurateur Danny Trejo will discuss in this virtual program how he developed a prolific career in the entertainment industry with a hard-earned and atypical road to success. From years of imprisonment to helping troubled youth battle drug addictions, from acting to producing, and now on to restaurant ventures. The program is sponsored by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries. Time: 7 to 8 p.m. RR
NOTEWORTHY
Chicago Immigrant Orchestra
March 26
Hammerschmidt Memorial Chapel
Elmhurst University
190 Prospect Ave.
http://www.elmhursthistory.org
This ensemble's members hail from Chicago's immigrant community to represent globe-spanning musical traditions by playing instruments native to their countries of origin. The resulting unique yet harmonious music explores the relationships and differences among these different traditions. Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Tickets: $15, $10 for 17 and younger.
Salt Creek Chamber Orchestra
March 26
First United Methodist Church of La Grange
100 W. Cossitt Ave.
(630) 415-2899
The Salt Creek Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Timothy Semanik, will perform works by Gabriela Lena Frank and Johannes Brahms. Tickets may be obtained online at or at the door. Time: 3 p.m. Tickets: $20, $15 for seniors/students.
Kitty Donahoe with James Curley
April 1
Unitarian Church of Hinsdale
11 W. Maple St.
(630) 941-7797
Michigan Emmy award-winning songwriter Kitty Donohoe brings her love of language and innate sense of melody to this concert, backing herself on piano, guitar and cittern. Her latest album, "The Irishman's Daughter," combines original pieces with traditional music. Philadelphia native James Curley will also perform, part of the Acoustic Renaissance Series. Time: 7 p.m. Tickets: $20.
ON STAGE
New Plays Workshop
March 30-April 2
Theatre of Western Springs
4384 Hampton Ave.
http://www.theatreofwesternsprings.com
(708) 246-4043
Enjoy three one-act world premiere plays, including "Down to the Wire" about an FBI desk worker who gets thrust into undercover action, "Just Stuff" exploring a struggling marriage changed by the arrival of a Salvation Army stuff evaluator and "The World's Most Boring Murder" following a small town's police department investigating the town's very first murder. A post-show discussion will be held with the playwrights and directors. Donations are accepted either with online reservations or at the door. Time: 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Sunday.
SPECIAL EVENTS
'Dog Man' Release Party
March 27
Hinsdale Public Library
20 E. Maple St.
http://www.hinsdalelibrary.info
(630) 986-1976
Part dog, part man and all hero! Celebrate the newest release of the wildly popular Dog Man series by Dav Pilkey. Time: 4 to 5 p.m. RR
STEPPING BACK
Lunch with the Unsinkable Molly Brown
March 29
The Community House
415 W. Eighth St., Hinsdale
http://www.thecommunityhouse.org
(630) 323-7500
Hear about the life and times of the amazing, courageous "The Unsinkable Molly Brown" as portrayed by Lynn Rymarz. Margaret Brown, rescued after the sinking of the Titanic in April of 1912, was asked by a newspaper reporter to what she attributed her survival. She responded, "Typical Brown luck. We're unsinkable." Travel back in time while enjoying a lunch menu from the actual Titanic. Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost: $35. RR, MD
Unraveling the Myth of Sgt. Alvin York
April 6
Cantigny Park
1S151 Winfield Road, Warrenville
On Oct. 8, 1918, 17 soldiers from the 82nd Division, American Expeditionary Force, led by acting Sgt. Bernard Early, flanked a German machine gun nest that had inundated their unit with withering fire. Acting Cpl. Alvin York, a member of the patrol, received credit for taking control of the squad and single-handedly killing 20 Germans, capturing 132 prisoners and eliminating 35 machine guns, for which he received the Medal of Honor, was promoted to sergeant and rose to fame and glory. In this in-person and virtual program, historian James Gregory Jr. tells the story of the other 16 soldiers who took part in the battle, recovering the part they played alongside York while revealing the process of myth-making in 20-century America. Registration is required for online participants. Time: 7 p.m.
TEENS & TWEENS
Drop-In Friday Game Night
March 24
Hinsdale Public Library
20 E. Maple St.
http://www.hinsdalelibrary.info
(630) 986-1976
Drop by the library for board games, snacks and a Nintendo Switch in the Teen Lounge. Time: 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Babysitters Training
April 1
Clarendon Hills Community Center
315 Chicago Ave.
http://www.villageofhinsdale.org/pr
(630) 789-7090
Youth ages 11-15 will learn the knowledge and skills needed to safely and responsibly care for children and infants. The class includes a participant workbook, an emergency guide and a Red Cross Babysitters Training certificate. Attendance is required for the entire day to receive certification. Participants should bring a nut-free sack lunch and a drink. Time: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cost: $85. RR
Genshin Impact Co-op
April 1
Hinsdale Public Library
20 E. Maple St.
http://www.hinsdalelibrary.info
(630) 986-1976
Those looking for someone to help grind for primogems, fight that Hypostasis or explore Teyvat are invited to bring their device, with app already downloaded, and plenty of resin to spend. Time: 3 to 4 p.m. RR
WEE ONES
Soccer Shots Classic
Sundays, April 2-May 21
Robbins Park
Seventh and Vine streets, Hinsdale
http://www.thecommunityhouse.org
(630) 323-7500
Kids ages 3-5 will learn basic soccer skills like dribbling, passing and shooting through creative and imaginative games, along with a positive character trait each session such as respect, teamwork and appreciation. Time: 4 to 4:35 p.m. Cost: $125. RR, MD
Junior Expedition
April 3, 10 & 17
Morton Arboretum
4100 Route 53, Lisle
(630) 719-2468
Children ages 3-5 will explore the changing seasons in this three-week drop-off program, including a search for signs of animals and instruction on how life adapts. Participants will engage with nature through play and discovery, deepening their observation and inquiry skills. Time: 9 to 11 a.m. Cost: $125. RR, MD
Discover Dance
Mondays, April 3-May 22
Clarendon Hills Community Center
315 Chicago Ave.
http://www.villageofhinsdale.org/pr
(630) 789-7090
Kids ages 3-5 will discover the magic of imaginative play with live singing, structured explorations and skill development. Class offer and outlet for creative expression, physical growth and social interaction. Children will explore the essence of movement that will lead to the discovery of multiple styles of dance. Please wear comfortable, form-fitted clothing and bare feet. Time: 11:35 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. Cost: $72.
Little Sprouts
April 5 or 11
Morton Arboretum
4100 Route 53, Lisle
(630) 719-2468
Children ages 3-5 with an adult will explore nature in a sensory-based program at the arboretum through hiking, playing, listening to stories and engaging in science and art activities. April's topic is Puddles and Petals. Time 9:30 to 11 a.m. Cost: $27. RR, MD
Coed U6 Beginners Lacrosse Clinic
Thursdays, April 6-May 25
Veeck Park
701 E. Chicago Ave, Hinsdale
http://www.villageofhinsdale.org/pr
(630)789-7090
Kids ages 4-6 will have fun, make friends and learn the basics of the game from East Avenue Lacrosse coaches and players. No experience is necessary, and all equipment and a free jersey for first-time players will be provided. Players should bring mouth guards and wear athletic footwear. Time: 5 to 6 p.m. Cost: $150. RR
Key
RR - registration required
MD - member discount
