About 20 Des Plaines elected officials and area residents gathered in Metropolitan Square last Monday (Dec. 30) to light the sixth “candle” of the menorah and reflect on the meaning of Hanukkah.
The holiday starts on the 25th day of the third month of the Jewish calendar and continues for eight days and nights. Since the calendar is based on the lunar cycle, those days shift around every year from anywhere between late November and late December. In 2024, the start of the holiday corresponded to Dec. 25, and Dec. 30 was the sixth day of Hanukkah.
Dave Harms and Lynne Eltrevoog, members of the Marengo Historical Society and Golden Glow of Christmas Past, are collaborating with the Des Plaines History Center to create “A Kinder Christmas.” The signature house will be decorated with rare, period holiday items the pair have collected over many years. Most items on display in the 1907 Kinder House date from the […]
The following family-friendly events are hosted by park districts, libraries, and history centers in the Journal & Topics coverage area. Register when requested. E-mail event details to [email protected]. Des Plaines Des Plaines Theatre Indie Music Night 1476 Miner St. 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14 The cover charge is collected at the door. Seating is first-come, first-seated. Bands […]
Around 100 Park Ridgians flocked to Hodges Park in front of the city hall on Christmas Eve night for what city officials hope will be the start of a new annual tradition.
The following family-friendly events are hosted by park districts, libraries, and history centers in the Journal & Topics coverage area. Register when requested. E-mail event details to [email protected]. Des Plaines Des Plaines Park District Royal Ball Lakeview Center, Royal Ballroom 1177 Howard Ave. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 Royal subjects and their noble escorts are invited to […]
The first Community Blue Christmas service sponsored by the Des Plaines Clergy Alliance (DPCA) will be hosted by St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, 1095 E. Thacker St., at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20. The DPCA is a collaboration of local clergy striving to build community in Des Plaines and beyond. This year, St. Martin’s and Rev. M.E. Eccles are the primary […]
Teatro Leyden was launched in 2014. According to Dist. 212, a group of theater teachers from both schools in the district (East and West Leyden) felt that Spanish-speaking students who were still learning English were getting left out of the existing theater programs.
The following family-friendly events are hosted by park districts, libraries, and history centers in the Journal & Topics coverage area. Register when requested. Email event details to [email protected]. Des Plaines Des Plaines Theatre Are You Ready For It? A Taylor Experience 1476 Miner St. 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5 A family-friendly show for Swifties of all ages. Performed by […]
We watch them every year on television, the timeless holiday specials created by the now-defunct Rankin/Bass Productions. Arthur Rankin, Jr. and Jules Bass are best known for producing some of the most popular animated holiday TV specials ever aired, including “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” “The Little Drummer Boy” and “Frosty the Snowman.” “You really […]
The following family-friendly events are hosted by park districts, libraries, and history centers in the Journal & Topics coverage area. Register when requested. E-mail event details to [email protected]. Des Plaines Des Plaines Park District ‘Tis the Season Annual Winter Dance Concert Prairie Lakes Theater 515 Thacker St. 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 Tickets are on sale at […]
Glenview Community Church will host the 31st annual “A Toy-Ful Celebration Holiday Concert!” at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14. Doors open at the church, 1000 Elm St., at 6:30 p.m. Soloist Tricia Melzer-Swaydrak and the Toy Choir selected holiday music so families can begin their holiday celebration. The Christmas carol sing-along begins at 6:45 p.m. The event is free, but […]
The first Winter Wine & Art Walk will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, in downtown Glenview along Glenview and Waukegan roads. Along the way, you can sample two wines at each of a dozen businesses while exploring a curated collection of local artwork. Participating businesses include Chicago Wine Consulting, DDK Kitchen Design Group, Forza Meats, […]
The following family-friendly events are hosted by park districts, libraries, and history centers in the Journal & Topics coverage area. Register when requested. E-mail event details to [email protected]. Des Plaines Des Plaines History Center A “Kinder House Christmas” Special Tours 789 Pearson St. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 Dave Harms and Lynne Eltrevoog, historical society and […]
Park Ridge’s Mary, Seat of Wisdom 22nd annual Blanket of Dreams workshop will take place Saturday, Nov. 23, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Clark Ministry Center, 1335 S. Clifton Ave.
As a child growing up, did you ever dream of one day becoming a Hollywood actor? Since the tender age of 5, Andre Bellos has had that cherished aspiration and more than 30 years later he continues to fulfill that ambition.
Each year, Northfield Township funds social service agencies that serve township residents. This process is overseen by the all-volunteer Northfield Township Human Services Review Commission. The commission reviews agency applications, provides reports, and makes funding recommendations to the Northfield Township Board of Trustees. More information is available at: northfieldtownship.com/human-services-funding. Interested individuals should be residents of Northfield Township with backgrounds in […]
Rev. Jon Gilbert Martinez, pastor of Christ Church UCC, hosted a Plastic Recycling Challenge Celebration potluck on Saturday, Oct. 19, for four local churches that collected 1,000 pounds each of plastic. Donna Adam of the Clean Up – Give Back Program introduced Christ Church to the program’s plastic bag drive. Pastor Gilbert and the Christ Church Outreach Committee challenged […]
The following family-friendly events are hosted by park districts, libraries, and history centers in the Journal & Topics coverage area. Register when requested. E-mail event details to [email protected]. Des Plaines Des Plaines Public Library Virtual via Zoom – Holiday Tips and Tricks with Chef Art Smith 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20 Chef Art Smith will discuss his […]
Des Plaines Toastmasters 1645 invites all former members to join current members and other alumni in celebrating the club’s 70th year from 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18. Participate remotely via Zoom or at Des Plaines Public Library Room B, 1501 Ellinwood St., Des Plaines. There is free on-site parking in the garage on the first and second levels. […]
The Arlington Heights Veterans Breakfast & Celebration, held for the last 13 years, is organized by the Veterans Memorial Committee of Arlington Heights. This year’s breakfast will be held at Luther Village’s Wittenberg Commons, Lakeview Club, on the second floor, from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9. Breakfast is free to all veterans of the Armed Forces. About 150 […]
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