Our Lady of Lebanon to host annual food festival Church to showcase culture, cuisine at three-day event
Lombard – The Lebanese Food Festival will be taking place September 4 – 6 at Our Lady of Lebanon Church, located at 950 No Grace St. in Lombard (right behind the CVS).
The three-day outdoor and indoor festival features authentic Lebanese food made from old-world recipes; beverages, including Lebanese beer, wine and coffee; entertainment and dancing performed by Lebanese singers, live bands, DJs; adult games and activities including board games; and flavored hookah smoking. A special performance will be provided by the Saffire Belly Dancers of Chicago and by the Lebanese folklore dance troupe.
Elmhurst Travelers Football Club holds reunion at Historical Museum Brings forth memories of a storied football legacy
By Dee Longfellow
For The Elmhurst Independent
Most of them had a day job in the working world doing something other than their beloved sport. But after work at weeknight practices and on weekends, they were something more: they were semi-pro football players. Some were former high school, college and even NFL players. They all shared a love of football and a passion to play the competitive, hard-hitting sport.
Over $37 million set for storm water projects over five-year period Kennedy: Prepare for somewhere around $100 million
By Dan McLeister
For The Elmhurst Independent
In the latest five-year Capital Expenditure Budget (CEB), more than $37 million has been designated for storm water related projects, City Manager Jim Grabowski reported to City Council.
“That is a big piece of the pie,” he said at an August 17th meeting.
Alderman Jim Kennedy (6th Ward), chairman of the Public Works and Buildings (PWB) Committee, spoke up about looking beyond the five-year plan.
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Saturday, August 29th
Lecture on volcanoes at Lizzadro Museum
From 2-3 p.m. at the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, 220 Cottage Hill Ave., geologist Sara Kurth presents an interactive lecture on volcanoes. She will discuss the mechanisms of how volcanoes work and compare different eruption styles. This presentation will focus on recent volcanic eruptions and explore how volcanoes can both positively and negatively affect local and global communities. Hands-on specimens will be available to see and touch. Admission: $5 for adults, $4 for seniors 60-and-over, $3 for students and teens, $2 for children 7-12 and free for children under 7. Info: call 630-833-1616 or go online to: lizzadromuseum.org
It can’t be done without volunteers…
Pictured is the committee responsible for this year’s ECAF Golf Outing and Friend of the Children award presentation. Not only did most golf, but also they helped with the dinner, program and prize awards.
