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As we prepare for the coming holiday weekend, let's not forget that Memorial Day was established to honor the brave men and women who have given their lives to defend our country.
I hope you'll find time on Monday, May 27, to join in one of the Memorial Day events being held in our district:
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Lombard Memorial Day Ceremony, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Lombard Common Park, 433 E. St. Charles Road
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Glen Ellyn Memorial Ceremony, at 11 a.m. at Lake Ellyn Park, 645 Lenox Road
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Lisle Memorial Day Parade and Remembrance Ceremony, the parade steps off at 10 a.m. Lisle Junior High School, 5207 Center Ave., ending with a ceremony at the Lisle Veterans Memorial, 921 School St. A second ceremony will follow at the Lisle Cemetery, 979 Ogden Ave.
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Naperville Memorial Day Parade, at 10:30 a.m. in Downtown Naperville, starting at Centennial Beach, 500 W. Jackson Ave.
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Wheaton Memorial Day Parade, at 10 a.m. beginning at Memorial Park, 225 Karlskoga Ave., proceeding west on Wesley Street, turning south on West Street, and ending at the Wheaton Cemetery, 1209 S. Warrenville Road
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Downers Grove Memorial Day Parade, kicking off at 10:45 a.m. at Burlington Avenue and Main Street. The parade will travel south on Main to Grove Street, ending at Fishel Park, 1036 Grove St. A Memorial Day Ceremony will begin in the park at 11:00 a.m.
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Learn about the 'Battle of Lake Ellyn' SATURDAY
Local historian Ron Aubrey will share the (surprisingly fascinating) story of how Lake Ellyn Park was saved in a presentation at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 25, at the Glen Ellyn Historical Society, 800 N. Main St.
After the grand Glen Ellyn Hotel was struck by lightning and burned down in 1906, the company that owned it tried to sell off the surrounding property to build lakefront homes. Many community members believed the lake should be accessible to all, so they worked together to make the area a public park. It took 14 years, but they eventually succeeded in saving Lake Ellyn Park.
The event is $5 for adults and $3 for members and students. You can click here to learn more.
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Be inspired by flowers in bloom at Morton Arboretum's Iris Society Show MONDAY
I think Vincent Van Gogh's paintings of irises are some of the loveliest works of art in the world. (That's one of them at right.) There's something about these boldly colored blooms on their elegant stems that completely captures the beauty of early summer.
You can experience the inspirational beauty of these blooms yourself from noon to 5 p.m. Monday, May 27, at the Iris Society Show at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53 in Lisle. In addition to seeing some 100 different irises, you’ll also be able to talk with iris experts from the Northern Illinois Iris Society.
After the show, I hope you'll take a few minutes to explore the nearby Gerard T. Donnelly Grand Garden, which was funded in part by a matching grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. It's a lovely place, especially at this time of year. To learn more, you can click here.
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Enjoy another evening of free summer music in Downers Grove TUESDAY
The beat goes on in Downers Grove as the Summer Concert Series continues on Tuesday, May 28, at Veterans Memorial Pavilion in Fishel Park, 1036 Grove St.
The 13-week series, hosted by the Downers Grove Park District, is bringing live music to the community every Tuesday evening through August 13. Next week's concert showcases Rosie and the Rivets, who will perform some of the best-loved songs of the 1950s and early 1960s, as well as some contemporary music with a retro twist.
Food, beer and wine sales begin at 6 p.m., and music starts at 7 p.m. These family-friendly concerts are FREE. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. For more information, you can click here.
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Parents, protect your feet! It's time for the Lego Free Build in Wheaton TUESDAY
Do you know a child who wants to be an architect? The Wheaton Library is offering use of its extensive Lego collection to creative children (and adults!) from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, May 28.
Children and caregivers can share in the fun at the library, 225 N. Cross St. The Library will provide some building prompts and activities, but you're welcome to do your own thing.
Please note that children must be accompanied by adults; drop-offs are not allowed. You can click here for more information.
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Share your ideas about making Downers Grove a greener community TUESDAY
Do you have ideas on how to make Downers Grove greener and more sustainable?
Greener Grove, a grassroots group focused on environmental sustainability, and Pierce Downer's Heritage Alliance, a community group dedicating to preserving the area's natural and cultural heritage, are co-hosting a sustainability workshop.
Jason Michnick, the Village of Downers Grove's Environmental Sustainability Coordinator, will lead the workshop at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, at the Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St.
As part of the Village's efforts to create its first Environmental Sustainability Plan, participants will be invited to identify specific concerns and suggestions. The workshop will also include opportunities for residents to get involved in the plan's development and implementation. For more information, you can click here.
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Honor our fallen warriors at the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall in Glen Ellyn
The Glen Ellyn American Legion Post 3, in partnership with the Village of Glen Ellyn and College of DuPage, will host the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall from Wednesday, May 29, through Sunday, June 2, at the College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd. (Fawell Parking Lot C) in Glen Ellyn.
The traveling exhibit features a 3/5 scale model of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington, standing 6 feet tall and stretching nearly 300 feet across – almost the length of a football field. This powerful exhibit was created as a reminder of the great sacrifices made during the Vietnam War. It also provides access for people who may not be able to make the trip to see the original on the National Mall.
To learn more and see a full schedule, you can click here.
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Dip into the Cream of Wheaton on May 30
Kick off summer at the Cream of Wheaton, from May 30 to June 2 at Memorial Park, 225 Karlskoga Ave., and in Downtown Wheaton.
The Wheaton Park District event will offer fun for all ages, including live entertainment, a carnival, beer garden, food vendors, an arts and crafts fair, a business expo, and a wide array of activities for kids. For more information, and to find a schedule of events, you can click here.
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York Center Park District presents its first-ever Concert in the Park on May 31
The York Center Park District will present its first-ever Concert in the Park on Friday, May 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Knolls Community Park, 1416 S. Meyers Road in Lombard
The free concert will feature the band Final Say, and food and drink vendors will be on hand. You'll need to bring your own chair or blanket. For more information, you can click here.
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NAMI DuPage will host its Mental Health Awareness Month Open House on May 31
NAMI DuPage will host its annual open house from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, May 31, at the Linda A. Kurzawa Community Center, 115 North County Farm Road in Wheaton.
The event, which is free to all, will include hot dogs, ice cream, and beverages, as well as a jazz band and lots of games and activities.
NAMI asks that you please register in advance, so they can be sure to provide enough food. To register, you can use the QR code in the graphic or click here.
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Upcoming Events
We have lots of events coming up, so please take a look and mark your calendars today!
June 1: Lisle Library Summer Read Kick-off Party, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Lisle Library District, 777 Front St.
June 2: 3rd Annual Pride Fest, from noon to 3 p.m. at First Church of Lombard, 220 S. Main St.
June 5: Bug Escape Room, at 5 to 5: 45 p.m. at the Helen Plum Library, 411 S. Main St. in Lombard.
June 5: Glen Ellyn Park District's Movie in the Park, at 7:30 p.m. at Lake Ellyn Park, 645 Lenox Road
June 7: Teen Splash Bash, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Sunset Pool, 483 Fairview Ave. in Glen Ellyn
June 7: Friday Summer Concert Series on Main, featuring Serendipity and Altered Suburbia, from 5 to 9:45 p.m. on Main Street in Downtown Glen Ellyn
June 9: The Lisle Woman's Club's Garden Gait, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., beginning at the Museums at Lisle Station Park, 921 School St.
June 10: I Can't Be a Runner... or Can I?, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Helen Plum Library, 411 S. Main St. in Lombard
June 11: Lombard Blood Drive, from 1:30 to 7 p.m. at First Church of Lombard, 220 S. Main St.
June 12: Sensory Swim Night in Glen Ellyn, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Sunset Pool, 483 Fairview Ave.
June 13: Thirsty Thursday on the Deck, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Lake Ellyn Boathouse, 645 Lenox Road in Glen Ellyn
June 14: Family Bingo Night, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center, 800 St. Charles Road in Glen Ellyn
June 14: Music on Maple Street Concert Series featuring "Barry Cloyd Presents: 'Where Have All the Flowers Gone?' The Ballad of Pete Seeger," from 7 to 8 p.m. at 23 W Maple St. in Lombard
June 15: Lisle Car Show, on Main Street, Burlington Avenue, and commuter parking lots
June 15: Multicultural Art Festival, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Sheldon Peck Homestead, 355 E. Parkside Ave. in Lombard.
June 15: Glen Ellyn Park District's Gone Fishin' Derby, from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at the Lake Ellyn Boathouse, 645 Lenox Road
June 19: Jazz in the Park, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Maryknoll Park, 845 Pershing Ave. in Glen Ellyn
June 21: Glen Ellyn Park District's Shot in the Dark, from 8:30 to 10 p.m. at Holes & Knolls, 845 Pershing Ave.
June 25: Blood and Food Drive, from 9 a.m. to 1: 30 p.m. at Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center, 800 St. Charles Road in Glen Ellyn.
June 25: Family Fun in the Neighborhood, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Spalding Park, 22W325 2nd St. in Glen Ellyn
June 26: Glen Ellyn Park District's Movie in the Park, at 7:30 p.m. at Surrey Park, 95 Surrey Drive
June 28: Music on Maple Street Concert Series, featuring Angela James, from 7 to 8 p.m. at 23 W. Maple St. in Lombard
June 28: Summer Break at the Lake, from 5 to 10 p.m. at Lake Ellyn Park, 645 Lenox Road in Glen Ellyn
If you have any questions about pending legislation or other issues related to your state government, please don't hesitate to contact my office at 630-812-9292 or RepTCH42@gmail.com.
Stay safe, stay healthy, and stay strong,
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Terra Costa Howard
State Representative
42nd District
913 S. Main St.
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 812-9292
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