March-April Around the Block

OLP Food Pantry thanks Hinsdale South HS

The Our Lady of Peace (OLP) Food Pantry has been in business for over 26 years. They are open every Wednesday, except holidays, from 9:30 – 11 am. Each family can receive a bag every week – one per household. There are numerous community groups that support the pantry and they were mentioned in the last issue. One very significant contributor was left off – Hinsdale South High School. This past December the faculty and students of Hinsdale South gave over three and half tons of non-perishable food and groceries to the Our Lady of Peace Food Pantry. Many other local food pantries benefited as well. This magnificent effort will go a long way in supporting the 50 families currently being served every week.
For more information on how to make a contribution to the OLP Food Pantry, please contact Deacon Paul Brachle at 630-323-4333 ext. 24.The Our Lady of Peace (OLP) Food Pantry has been in business for over 26 years. They are open every Wednesday, except holidays, from 9:30 – 11 am. Each family can receive a bag every week – one per household. There are numerous community groups that support the pantry and they were mentioned in the last issue. One very significant contributor was left off – Hinsdale South High School. This past December the faculty and students of Hinsdale South gave over three and half tons of non-perishable food and groceries to the Our Lady of Peace Food Pantry. Many other local food pantries benefited as well. This magnificent effort will go a long way in supporting the 50 families currently being served every week.
For more information on how to make a contribution to the OLP Food Pantry, please contact Deacon Paul Brachle at 630-323-4333 ext. 24.

The Club will be sponsoring their 39th annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday March 21. The event will be held at Eisenhower Jr. High from 7 am – 1 pm. Keeping with the Lions Club motto of “We Serve”, Darien Lions Club members will serve all you can eat pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausages, coffee, juice and. The Lions Club of Illinois Hearing Screening bus and blood pressure checks will be available during this event. There will be a 50/50 raffle at the event along with many prizes to be raffled off. Tickets can be purchased at the event for $6.00 or in advance from any Darien Lions Club member for the donation cost of $5.00. Visit the Darien Lions Club website for more information at: www.darienlions.org.

During the week of April 11-17, IPPL will celebrate National Library week with extensive programming and activities. From chess, to book discussions, writers groups, seminars and movies there will be something for everyone.
The Big Read continues with the selection, The Help by Kathryn Stockett. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to read, discuss and participate in programs centered around this captivating book.
Numerous authors will visit the library this spring to share their insights, sign books and discuss their writings. Come in for an evening with the author.
March 3, 7 pm—Mary Pat Kelly
March 8, 7 pm—Terry Trueman
March 11, 7 pm—Rick Kogan & Charles Osgood
The offerings of adult, teen and youth programming are extensive. For more information, visit the library’s website indianprairielibrary.org.

As springtime urges new growth, why not take time to stop in at Old Lace Schoolhouse & Museum, located at 75th & Cass, on Sunday, March 7 or April 11 to learn about the evolution of your area. Open House is held between 1 – 3 pm. The main floor is a replica of a typical old-time classroom surrounded with artifacts of local interest. In the lower “1859 Room”, on view is an exceptional photographic collection of early settlers in addition to an eye-level newspaper journey entitled the “Wall of Darien” which portrays the development of the City of Darien. A DVD production is also available for viewing. The annual Membership Drive now in progress invites your participation in the all-volunteer organization. Your financial support underwrites the preservation and dissemination of local history and the old schoolhouse itself. A fifteen dollar check to the museum at 7422 Cass Avenue, Darien, IL 60561 will garner you the “Newsletter” and personal satisfaction of helping to maintain the treasured building. The Darien Historical Society is your garden of history. Come browse, join and bloom!

The Gift of Carl Foundation, Inc. will be holding their annual fundraiser on April 17 at The Community House, 415 West Eighth Street, Hinsdale, IL. The event will take place from 6:30 - 9:30 pm. Every one is welcome to attend. Pre-registration is recommended. Download the form at: www.giftofcarl.org. The evening will include prize winning bean bag tournaments, raffles, music, food and fun. Money raised during the fundraiser will support The Foundation’s purpose of providing educational opportunities in theater arts, literacy, music and environmental awareness. If you would like to make a donation of any kind, or have any questions, please contact Pat Vanhal at 630-852-0117. You may also email The Gift of Carl Foundation at info@giftofcarl.org. For additional information visit www.giftofcarl.org.

• Club Saturday Night: March 20 & April 17, 7–10 pm
• Pajama Party: April 23, 6 - 8:30 pm
• Family Tea Party: April 24, 3 - 4:30 pm
• Moms/Dads Morning Out: March 5, 9:45am - 1 pm
• Live Wires Rec Night: April 10, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
• Annual Healthy Kids Day: April 17,
  10 am - 12 noon
• Red Cross Home Alone: April 21, 5 - 6 pm

The next meeting will be April 8 from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm at the Holiday Inn Willowbrook. Elder care options for your loved ones will be presented along with an inspirational speech entitled “Painted Colors of Hope”. Free on-site childcare available by reservation. Make your reservation with Jamie @ 630-968-8350 or jamiefab@comcast.net.

Are you overdue for recertification? Always wanted to learn CPR? Now is your chance with two CPR seminars approaching.

• Healthcare Provider CPR—March 3, 6 pm–10 pm
• Heartsaver CPR—April 14, 6pm–9pm