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Dearest Hinsdaleans, welcome back to another exciting social season! I don't know about the rest of you, but summer seemed to fly by, especially with the excitement surrounding our local baseball and softball teams. Now, with the first signs of fall nipping at our heels, it's time to start marking your calendars (and preparing your budget) for this year's lineup. Femme, Fierce, Leather & Lace At the top of the order, we have the Hinsdale Junior Woman's Club Fashion Show:...
Vivienne is a sophisticated lady looking for a new home. Her gorgeous coat will match any decor and she will be a stylish addition to any family. Vivienne wants to be the only pet in the home so she can have your love all to herself. She is one year old, spayed, vaccinated and microchipped. Her adoption fee is $75 and she is ready to go home today. For more information, stop by the Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center, visit w...
Every week for the entirety of her reign, Queen Elizabeth II met with her prime minister. No one was privy to the discussions that took place in a room on the first floor of Buckingham Palace. But Peter Morgan, before writing "The Crown" for Netflix, based his 2013 play "The Audience" on those imagined conversations. That play is now on stage at Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace, which handles the work - which played in London's West End and on Broadway starring Helen...
My grandfather was a Frenchman who instilled in me a deep appreciation for food. He wasn't much of a cook, but he loved to eat. When you dined with him, food was something to be savored and talked about. Thus, it's fitting that the story I recall him telling time and again was about Lucius Lucullus, a celebrated Roman general and bon vivant. Lucullus was known for his extravagant parties. However, on a rare night when he found himself dining alone, his staff assumed he would...
Meet Panache, a 4-year-old terrier mix with a permanent case of the zoomies. Panache has been at Hinsdale Humane Society since January, and she is still looking for a forever home. Her favorite thing in the entire world is tennis balls, but a close second is humans. She is super friendly with all types of people, even strangers, and is great with kids. She has a lot of energy and loves to go on hikes, do agility courses and play fetch. Panache is fully vaccinated, spayed and...
By Ken Knutson [email protected] ¡Celebremos! September is Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to lean into engaging programs and events reflecting the vibrancy of Latino culture. There are several opportunities to join the fiesta right here in Hinsdale and the surrounding area, so check out the details below and then vamonos! • Keep your head up when visiting nearby forest preserves. The Mexican Cultural Center DuPage, in coordination with the College of DuPage and th...
Have you given any thought to your library card lately? This September is the perfect opportunity to renew your relationship with the small piece of plastic that hopefully resides in your purse or pocket (or on your phone!) alongside your other daily essentials: It's National Library Card Signup Month! If you do have a card with us at Hinsdale Public Library, you are in good company - two-thirds of Americans report having a card. That's more library patrons than at any point...
Senior puggle mix Khaleesi is looking for her forever home. True to her beagle half, Khaleesi is a talkative lady and unfortunately has been surrendered to Hinsdale Humane Society for barking too much. She would do best in a detached home where she can be free to tell you about her day. Khaleesi is 10 years old, spayed, vaccinated and microchipped. She is housebroken and loves to go on short walks and play. She is approved for children 5 and older and her adoption fee is...
Joan Roddewig Geary looks back on how her life unfolded in distinct chapters. Her first 10 years in Hinsdale were spent raising her four children and filling a host of volunteer positions, from serving as chair of the Hinsdale Antiques Show for two years in a row to organizing the St. Isaac Jogues dinner dance. Then there were the years she spent as general manager of the Hilton Oak Lawn, a hotel she and husband John owned with another partner. "It was the guys and I back in...
Bonded sisters, Furu and Gachi are best friends and have lived together their entire lives. They are both very friendly and get along well with other dogs. Furu (right) is a little more timid than her sister, but will warm up once she gets to know you. Gachi loves attention and takes snacks very gently. Furu and Gachi are bonded and must be adopted together. They are approved for children 5 and older and their combined adoption fee is $425. They are both fully vaccinated,...
Summer's sunset doesn't have to darken the mood, since the lights are about shine on stages nearby. Area theaters are getting ready to open their new seasons of productions, and there's something for everyone in the offerings. • "Is it possible to be both a symbol and a person? A postage stamp and a grandmother? And if it is, does that duality take a toll?" Those are questions posed by Jessica Fisch, director of "The Audience," which hits the Drury Lane Theatre stage W...
Meet Candy! This feisty tuxedo cat is the longest-term animal at Hinsdale Humane Society and she needs a home. Candy loves to run and climb, so she would do best with a family who can give her lots of cat trees and room to exercise. Candy doesn't like other cats but might agree to share her space with a dog. She is fully vaccinated, spayed and microchipped. She is approved for children 10 and older and her adoption fee has generously been donated. For more information, stop...
By Sandy Illian Bosch [email protected] Isabella Walls-Rodriguez returned home from the Paris Olympics with lifelong memories, a renewed enthusiasm for soccer and a voice hoarse from cheering. Walls-Rodriguez and her family spend time with relatives in France every summer, so taking the train to Paris from their home near Bordeaux was an obvious choice for the family of sports fans. After taking in a quarterfinals soccer match near Bordeaux, Walls-Rodriguez and her...
Summer Arts Camp/Morning Drawing Aug. 12-16 The Community House 415 W. Eighth St. www.thecommunityhouse.org (630) 323-7500 Kids ages 5-13 can start their mornings this summer free drawing or participating in a drawing exercise. This can be taken weekly in conjunction with Open Art Studio (below) at a cost of $210. Time: 9 to 10 a.m. $80 a week, $18 a day. Summer Arts Camp/Kids Open Art Studio Aug. 12-16 The Community House 415 W. Eighth St. www.thecommunityhouse.org (630) 323-7500 Kids Open Art Studio gives kids ages 5-13...
Marion Zerfoss and Joseph Florio were married June 15, 2024, at St. Edmund Catholic Church in Oak Park, with a reception at Medinah Country Club. Father Rex officiated the ceremony. Margaret Weiss was the matron of honor, and bridesmaids were Katie Papadakis, Patrice Pappas, Irene Weik and Angelica Florio. Dea Pappas was the flower girl. Juliano Florio and Samuel Vlahos served as best men. Groomsmen were Joel Hueramo, Adam McIntosh and Samuel Cascio. Benedetto Nardulli served...
Families are invited to explore the woods, sit by the creek, and learn about history during Fullersburg Days at Fullersburg Woods in Oak Brook this weekend. Indoor and outdoor activities are planned from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 10 and 11, at the Graue Mill and Museum, the Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center and throughout the Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve on Spring Road. "We're trying to celebrate Fullersburg Woods and the history of Fullersburg...
When BAMtheatre's Conservatory Ensemble was asked to introduce Disney's "Alice in Wonderland Jr." at the Junior Theater Festival in California earlier this year, the honor paid off for the entire BAM community. After being chosen as one of five ensembles to participate in the festival's New Works Showcase, the local theater education program earned the privilege of debuting the show as its Broadway Kids Summer Edition Production. "That gave us the first little glimpse of what...
Meet Hazel! This energetic and playful pup has been at Hinsdale Humane Society for six months and needs a home. She does well with other dogs and has a friendly, outgoing personality. Her favorite thing to do is go on walks, though her curiosity means that a lot of time will be spent sniffing new and interesting smells! Hazel is spayed, fully vaccinated, and microchipped. Her adoption fee is $300 and she is approved for children 8+. She would be an amazing companion for...
In her ten years of musical theater, Caroline Walsh has played villains, heroes, mean girls and even starfish. Now, she's adding gorilla to her theater resume as part of Stage Door Fine Arts' production of "Tarzan: The Musical." "It's a different experience," Walsh said of the motions and postures required to look like a gorilla. "It's muscles you aren't typically using in everyday life." Based on the Disney animated film and Edgar Rice Burroughs' story, "Tarzan: The Musical"...
This orange boy is from the streets and is ready to settle down into being a housecat. Martino loves to curl up in your lap and will sometimes even give you kisses on your nose! He seems to be indifferent to other cats, but he does not like dogs. His favorite pastime is looking out the window and reminiscing about his time living outdoors, so he would probably love a catio or leash training. Martino is 2 years old, microchipped, neutered and fully vaccinated. He is approved...
July is National Ice Cream Month. What better way to celebrate than to enjoy some of the frozen treats available right here in Hinsdale? Twisted treats A creamy homemade vanilla soft serve swirled with a delicious fruit sorbet takes ice cream to the next level at Vistro Prime. "Right now we have blueberry from Ellis Farm," Angelyne Canicosa, pastry chef at the restaurant, said of the sorbet currently available. Of course, either flavor can be ordered individually. But the...
Ken and Barbie are a sweet and shy bonded pair. Barbie loves to be pet and has the cutest, roundest little face. Ken is shy around people he doesn't know and needs his sister to help him be brave. They are both very cat friendly and would do well in a home with another cat to show them the ropes. Both Ken and Barbie are 1 year old, vaccinated and microchipped. Barbie is spayed and Ken is neutered. They must be adopted together and have had their adoption fee generously...
Local UChicago Medicine AdventHealth staff had reason to follow the NASCAR Chicago Street Race on Sunday after professional driver Erik Jones stopped by the organization's Cancer Institute in Hinsdale Friday. Jones brought his No. 43 UChicago Medicine AdventHealth-branded race car to the 1 Salt Creek Lane facility to promote the sporting event and to raise awareness about skin cancer and other causes close to his heart. In remarks to kick off the pep rally, the 28-year-old...
Runners get faster with conditioning and sprints and musicians perfect their skills with scales and breathing exercises. Rishikar Gandham hones his skills with speaking drills. The Hinsdale Central junior is one of five Central students to compete in the 2024 National Speech & Debate Tournament in Des Moines June 16-21. The five students competed among 6,700 students representing 1,500 schools from across the country. The competition ultimately crowned 41 champions in events...
Little Link has been with Hinsdale Humane Society for a while. He is the last of his siblings still waiting to be adopted. He is a little on the shy side but once he warms up to you, you will be delighted by his goofy personality. He gets along with other dogs his size and is also nice to cats. Link is the perfect size at 14 pounds. He is 1 year old, neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. His adoption fee is $350. If you are interested in meeting Link, please call (630)...
