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Pauly and Mollie are both three-year-old dogs and a bonded pair who need to be adopted into the same home. Pauly is the leader and always looks out for his sister. Mollie is a little more shy and likes to feel safe. They are both wonderful on walks and are eager to please. They are neutered/spayed, fully vaccinated, microchipped, and ready to go home today! They have been approved for children ages 5 and up and have an adoption fee of $500 for the pair. Visit them at the...
As part of Men's Health Month, we want to help fathers, sons, grandfathers and grandsons make great decisions about their health and well-being. The best way to stay healthy well into your later years is to participate in regular screenings. Health screenings catch problems early, before they require large amounts of care. All men should stay up to date on these important screenings. • Blood pressure screening High blood pressure is the top risk factor for heart disease. T...
Over the last two decades, summer in Hinsdale has become synonymous with Uniquely Thursdays. Each Thursday night from June through August, families and visitors gather in Burlington Park for an evening of live music, food from local vendors, festive beverages, and plenty of fun. The fun continues tonight, June 13, with music by Kelly Daniels. Fans of Daniels know him from Rockstar Rodeo, which was a favorite last year, said Amanda Wagner marketing director for the Hinsdale...
Summer Day Camp Through Aug. 9 The Community House 415 W. Eighth St. www.thecommunityhouse.org (630) 323-7500 Kids entering first through eighth grade will create memories and safely enjoy time with their peers. The camp offers a variety of creative learning experiences including sports, drama and environmental awareness to name a few. The camp is broken up into weekly themes, with the field trip, activities and projects for the week related to the theme. Before (7 to 9 a.m.) and after (3 to 6 p.m.) care is offered at an...
Mention camping and it can elicit some strong emotions. Some have wonderful memories of camping as a kid and continue to do so as an adult. Others are perplexed or disgusted by the idea. Some have never even been to a campground. The folks at the Cook County Forest Preserve District want to encourage novices to give it a try - and to welcome back experienced campers. That was the goal when the district refurbished two of its older campsites and opened three new ones,...
Lavender is a 6-year-old sweetheart who just wants some love. She loves belly rubs, showing off her high-five skills and cuddling. Lavender is afraid of other dogs, but she adores people and makes fast friends with everyone she meets. Lavender would do best in a home with older kids and would love a fenced yard where she can exercise without meeting other dogs. Her adoption fee is $325 and she is ready to go home today. Visit her at the Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family...
Meet Pepper, a sweet girl who needs a home. This 4-year-old tuxedo cat was a stray who lived in a garage for several years until she found her way to Hinsdale Humane Society. She takes a little while to warm up, but once she does, she loves climbing all over her people and asking to be pet. She will even come when you call her name. Pepper is fully vaccinated, spayed and microchipped. Her adoption fee is $75 and she is approved for all ages. If you're interested in meeting...
Photographer Mike Baker started out by training his lens primarily on subjects he thought would have broad appeal. As he matured as a visual artist, he refocused on images that most captured his own interest. "After a while I felt like I wasn't really growing that much, so I started shooting the things that I like to shoot," Baker said, noting that the shift has given him a signature style. "Now people can say, 'That looks like something Mike Baker would do.' " Baker will be...
Summer Day Camp June 3-Aug. 9 The Community House 415 W. Eighth St. www.thecommunityhouse.org (630) 323-7500 Kids entering first through eighth grade will create memories and enjoy a variety of creative learning experiences including sports, drama and environmental awareness, to name a few. The field trip, activities and projects relate to each week’s theme.. Before (7 to 9 a.m.) and after (3 to 6 p.m.) care is offered at an additional cost. Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: $375 a week, $80 a day. RR, MD Animal Advocates June 3...
Meet Joy, a 4-year-old husky mix who is always just happy to be around you. She is wonderful on a leash, loves to go for walks and will play with her soft toys for hours before coming to you for a cuddle. Joy is an easygoing and polite dog who would be a joy for anyone to adopt. Joy is spayed, fully vaccinated and microchipped. She is approved for children 5 and older and her adoption fee is $350. For more information, stop by the Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet...
With this week's glorious weather, I think it is fair to say summer has arrived. To some, that means trips to the beach or the lake, baseball games and barbecues, maybe even summer hours at the office. For librarians, summer has some less relaxing connotations: Summer reading season will soon be here. Parents will prod their kids to keep their mind sharp over summer vacation. Wayward former readers will wander back, seeking recommendations as they cautiously dip their toe in...
Hinsdaleans have a variety of ways to honor those who made the greatest sacrifice during Memorial Day commemorations Monday, May 27. Residents can start the day at a 7 a.m. service at Bronswood Cemetery at 3805 Madison St. in Oak Brook. American Legion Post 250 will host this special service honoring members of the Armed Forces who have been lost. Post 520 Adjutant Joseph Craig will read the poem "Flanders Field" and the names of the honored dead. Then annual Memorial Day proc...
Justice is a long-term shelter cat, having been with Hinsdale Humane Society for six months. She is an affectionate and playful girl who will be an incredible companion. Her goofy personality is sure to keep her owner smiling for years to come. Justice is not a fan of other cats and would do best in a home with no other pets. She can be a little feisty, so she is approved for kids 5 and older She is fully vaccinated, spayed and microchipped. Plus, her adoption fee has already...
'Tis the season of college acceptances. Social media feeds are full of proud parents making announcements. Graduating high school is indeed an exciting time filled with anticipation of setting off into young adult life. Yet, teens are still Adults In Training. This time can be filled with as many highs and lows as prior teen years. Recently, I've noticed more high school grads who head to college and return home before semester's end, often to attend intensive mental health...
Meet Kaia, a beautiful young lady and a wonderful mother to eight puppies. They have all found their forever homes, so now it's her turn to find her happily ever after. Kaia is a little on the shy side, but once she warms up, all she wants to do is cuddle. Kaia is 3 years old, vaccinated, spayed and microchipped. She is fine with other dogs and she is approved for children 8 and older. Her adoption fee is $350. Kaia is in a foster home, so if you would like to meet her,...
The western suburbs will soon be alive with the sound of music. The season of live outdoor concert series is right around the corner, blending the joy of good tunes with the delight of summertime weather. Watch future issues for more information on Hinsdaleans' favorite summer concert series, Uniquely Thursdays. Here are a few others in the area to check out. • Cantigny Park's Summer Concert Series runs from 3 to 5 p.m. Sundays from May 26 to Sept. 1 (no concert June 23). T...
And just like that, we're in May. Mayhem, Maycember, Mayday ... whatever you call it, it feels like a full sprint at breakneck pace to the start of summer when everything shifts around town. Summer in Hinsdale is full of warm nights at Pierce Park, catching up with friends at Uniquely Thursdays, and family fun activities at the Hinsdale Public Library. It's less about charity fundraisers and more about reconnecting with community - well, mostly. The society scene never really...
Brian Davis and Katy McNeil began their married life as so many couples do - living in Chicago with plans to start a family one day and move to a house in the suburbs. They met in 2012 as law school students at the University of Michigan and married in 2016. Their first daughter, Ada, arrived four years later. When Ada was still a toddler, Brian began noticing various physical changes. He experienced difficulty swallowing and sometimes slurred his words. The first neurologist...
Looking for a buddy to play with? Bingo is his name-o! This 1-year-old gets along great with other dogs and loves to play hard. He is also obsessed with tug toys and will try to put them right in your hand if he wants to play. Bingo is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and ready to go home today. His adoption fee is $375. Stop by to meet him at the Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center, visit www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org or call (630) 323-5630....
The calendar has strode into May, a month of cherished celebrations and events, including the 18th annual Walk the Walk for Mental Health on Sunday, May 19, at The Community House, 415 W, Eighth St. in Hinsdale. The one-mile color walk promotes mental and physical wellness and the availability of mental health services as well as ending the stigma associated with discussing mental health with friends, family and community. Dan Janowick, The Community House's executive...
The best Mother's Day gift we ever gave my mom was a Belgian waffle maker. I feel certain she's the one who gave us the suggestion. However, it was really my sister Laura and I who loved it. I was in middle school that year. When summer arrived, my sister and I spent all our time swimming. My mom would be at work when we came home from morning practice. As a result, the two of us were left in charge of making our own breakfast. We always came home starving with the kind of...
Panache is an athletic, energetic 3-year-old who is always ready for fun. She would love to be adopted by an active family who likes to go for runs and then cuddle all night. Panache has gone on a few field trips around Hinsdale and makes friends with everyone she meets. Panache is spayed, microchipped, and fully vaccinated. She is approved for children 8 and older. Her adoption fee is $300. For more information, stop by the Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue &...
As a radiation oncologist at Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove, Arpi Thukral often struggled to help her cancer patients find psycho-social support, exercise programs and nutrition resources. "That's when I first had found out about Wellness House," she said. Thukral is serving as co-chair of this year's Walk for Wellness House on Sunday, May 5. Touring the Hinsdale facility, coordinating the annual fundraising ball and joining the board of directors deepened her...
I am heading to Oak Brook's Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art this weekend to see, among other things, a cinnabar screen encrusted with carved gemstones. The screen was a birthday present to the Chinese emperor Qianlong in 1791, and since my own birthday is fast approaching, it seemed like a good time to research gift ideas. Right now, I just can't decide between asking my wife for a gem-encrusted cinnabar screen or just a night off from doing the dishes. To free up some money...
Dallas is a friendly, fun-loving 2-year-old who is looking for a forever home. He is friendly with other dogs and loves to play and zoom around. His white-and-brown markings make him look like a little cow, though he's much better at playing fetch than one. He'll chase tennis balls all day, then snuggle up with you in the evening to watch TV. Dallas is vaccinated, microchipped and neutered. He is approved for children 10 and older and his adoption fee is $300. For more...
