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One-year-old Kimchi - a total sweetheart - is back, still looking for a home. She has lived with cats and dogs in a foster home and will need a dog friend to help show her the world isn't so scary. Kimchi is a little shy around people she doesn't know, but she warms up quickly. She is spayed, microchipped, and fully vaccinated. Her adoption fee is $325. The Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center is open to the public 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, noon to...
The Hinsdale Central Special Olympics basketball team was victorious over D99 Hoops Dec. 8 at Hinsdale Central. The game was tied down to a last-minute shot that put the Devils ahead 36-34. The Friday night contest was filled with fans who turned out for the Pack the Place event. Peer buddy Grace Scott works with Jack Caliento on his shooting. Seniors Kathy Zhang and Ricky Luo were honored during senior night. Joe Blase Sanchez sinks a shot early in the game. Maya Salamah and...
When the snowflakes swirl and the cold wind blows, I welcome the chance to slow down. Gray winter days have me craving something warm and comforting. So, when I have time at home, I like to a make a winter pub inspired dinner, my British braised beef and mashed potatoes. This wine braised beef is like beef bourguignon, but simpler to make. Just brown the meat, add the wine and stock and the oven will do all the work while your kitchen is filled with a delicious aroma. Finish...
How can you say no to that sweet face? One-year-old Kimchi is a total sweetheart who can't wait to be best friends with your dog! She has lived with cats and dogs in a foster home and will need a dog friend to help show her the world isn't so scary. Kimchi is a little shy around people she doesn't know, but she warms up quickly and loves to cuddle. She is spayed, microchipped, and fully vaccinated. Her adoption fee is $325. The Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet...
Before you know it, the New Year's ball will drop and January will begin. The carols will stop, the tree will be on the curb, the string lights will go dim and we will enter the deepest depths of winter. Maybe you can tell: Winter isn't really my thing. I love the promise of a new year and I can't wait to welcome 2024, but ... I wish I could do it without the letdown of the holidays ending and the Darkness pressing in upon me. The good news is, the Hinsdale Public Library is...
Spots in Hinsdale and nearby towns are offering a variety of ways to ring in the new year for all ages. • Seats are still available for the New Year's Eve performances of "Cinderella" at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace. All ages are sure to enjoy the classic Rodgers + Hammerstein adaptation of the beloved fairytale, featuring the songs "In My Own Little Corner," "Impossible/It's Possible" and "Ten Minutes Ago." New Year's Eve and multi-course dinner a...
n Electric Illumination Dec. 22 & 29 Morton Arboretum 4100 Route 53, Lisle www.mortonarb.org (630) 725-2066 Electric Illumination is a late-night experience for adults 18 and older, featuring a curated mix of trance and progressive house music, synchronized to the breathtaking light displays. An ’80s night on Dec. 29 will feature songs like Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’ ” and Dexys Midnight Runners’ “Come on Eileen.” A special temperature-activated color-changing ceramic mug will be available for purchase. Time: 9...
Hatima is a playful and energetic German shepherd mix who absolutely adores playing with tennis balls. This very smart girl is learning agility for fun at the shelter. Hatima is 5 years old and is spayed, vaccinated and microchipped. She is approved for children eight years and older, and her adoption fee is $300. The Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center is open to the public 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, noon to 6 p.m. Wednesdays to Fridays and 10 a.m....
I have a confession to make: I didn't grow up in Hinsdale. No, it's even worse than that. I'm not from anywhere near here. I'm a Southerner, born in Mississippi and raised in Texas, which means that I don't always know the lingo. When someone asked if I was going to write about the Hinsdale Assembly Ball, I may or may not have responded with a blank stare while my brain went into overdrive, trying to remember what I knew about this organization. When that same person noticed m...
The magic of the holiday season doesn't end just because the calendar turns to Dec. 26. With the kids free from school and homework, winter break is a great time to take in some of the holiday festivities available in Chicago before they're gone. Navy Pier lights things up Light Up The Lake is being called the largest indoor and outdoor holiday experience in Chicago. With photo ops at every turn, the light displays on Navy Pier include a giant teddy bear, snowflakes, a...
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...
We hear about the benefits of including whole foods, plant-based foods, plant-based protein and “good carbs” in our daily meals, but it may not be the easiest thing to do. When trying to build a better plate of food and a healthier lifestyle for 2024, sorting through all the options requires patience, persistence and a few helpful tips. A colorful plate of food looks a little bit like a rainbow. And all those colorful foods can lead to maximum nutrition. With a bit of planning, the courage to try new foods and balancing hea...
Honey Boy is an amazing senior dog who finds himself without a home during the holidays. This 10-year-old mixed breed is a gentle giant at 85 pounds. All he wants for the holidays is to find a warm and loving home where he can curl up with a new family. Honey Boy is fully vaccinated, neutered and microchipped. Approved for children 10 and older, his adoption fee is $150. The Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center is open to the public 2 to 8 p.m....
Christmas Classics Dec. 15 Union Church of Hinsdale 137 S. Garfield Ave. www.eventcreate.com/e/christmasclassics2023 Join the Ostrega Uhl Project in its Christmas festival performance of its second season. The concert will open with traditional favorites, starting with a unique arrangement of “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” for violin, harp and piano, featuring guest harpist Nichole Young. Enjoy music from Christmases long, long ago to beautiful themes and melodies from favorite Christmas and holiday themed movies of today, culmina...
Thirty-two years ago, Nancy Keenan, Sheila Botti and Kathy Ryan agreed to open a resale shop to benefit Wellness House at the request of Keenan's neighbor, Suzy Stout. Sisters Keenan and Botti and Ryan ("like a sister") met with a number of women who were going to be involved in the shop, which would help fund Wellness House's free programs for people faced with a cancer diagnosis and their families. "We met at Wellness House and kind of formulated a plan," Keenan said....
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...
Ginger and Cleo are a pair of senior sisters looking for a home. They get along with other cats of all ages, but they are very special to each other and must go home together. Ginger is a little shy but so soft, and even though Cleo is missing an eye, she never turns down the chance to play. Both are spayed, microchipped and fully vaccinated. Ginger is 11 years old and Cleo is 8. Their adoption fee has generously been waived to help them get adopted together. The Hinsdale...
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 Holiday Magic Nov 30 & Dec. 1-31 Brookfield Zoo 3400 31st St. (630) 688-8400 www.czs.org/holidaymagic Bright lights and magical nights await guests at the 42nd annual event. Visitors will enjoy more than 2 million twinkling LED lights, a 41-foot tall tree choreographed to seasonal tunes, photo opportunities in the ever-popular 20-foot-tall orb and 3D 16-foot-tall gingerbread house, a 600-foot-long “Tunnel of Lights” and more. Many of the zoo’s animal buildings will be open as well restaurants and gift shops offering an ar...
Bunny is a 1-year-old German shepherd mix with a beautiful, dark brindle coat. She had to have a back leg amputated, but you would never know it! She is an active and playful pup who needs an adopter willing to give her the exercise she needs. Bunny is spayed, vaccinated and microchipped. She has been approved for children 5 and older and her adoption fee is $375. The Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center is open to the public 2 to 8 p.m....
When Hinsdale's Memorial Building was constructed in 1929 as a tribute to the village's war heroes, its clock tower housed a bell. The bell was replaced by a carillon system in 1973 for the town's centennial but has been inoperable for years. Until now. A new carillon system was recently installed as part of this year's 150th sesquicentennial celebration, and visitors at the Christmas Walk tomorrow, Dec. 1, will be treated to a special unveiling of the new chimes after the 5 p...
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 ‘A Christmas Carol’ Nov. 24-Dec. 30 Drury Lane Theatre 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace www.drurylanetheatre.com (630) 530-0111 Continue a tradition or start a new one by gathering the whole family for this heartwarming 30th anniversary production of Dickens’ Christmas classic. Complete with falling snow, magical illusions and special effects, the play is a visually-stunning experience, and at one hour long, perfect for children of all ages. On select performance dates, families will have the opportunity to have break...
November is National Adopt A Senior Pet Month, and Hinsdale Humane Society has two bonded dogs ready to go home. Meet Gordo (male) and Puppy (female), an adorable pair of chihuahua mixes that must be adopted together. Puppy is a prancer and loves to play, while Gordo just wants to cuddle in your arms. Both dogs are fully vaccinated, spayed/neutered, and microchipped. Their adoption fee is $350. The Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center is open to...
