Elmhurst: See This Week's Upcoming Events In The Area

Elmhurst IL

14 June, 2021

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ELMHURST, IL — Looking for things to do in the Elmhurst area? As more local businesses and venues reopen and it becomes safer to gather in small groups, don't miss what's new on your Elmhurst Patch community calendar. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this week. Hot tip: If you're hosting an event and want to see it in the next roundup, you can add it to the calendar using this form. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Famous Hollywood Pairs When: Monday, June 14th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Elmhurst Public Library What: Reminisce with Larry Bergnach about Hollywood pairs, including Fred and Ginger, Abbott and Costello, Laurel and Hardy, and Bogart and Bacall. Live on Zoom. Register to receive the information to join. Learn More The Effects of COVID-19 on College Admissions When: Monday, June 14th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Elmhurst Public Library What: What will the college admissions process look like in the near and distant future? Tom Jaworski, founder of Quest College Consulting, examines the effects of test-optional policies, application changes, transcripts, deadlines, financial aid, and and what college admissions might l... Learn More Mind Games: The Science of Deception When: Tuesday, June 15th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Elmhurst Public Library What: Our brains decide how we perceive everything around us. They find patterns and solves problems efficiently, except for when they lie to us. Explore the science of how our brains trick us into seeing and believing things. Experience how optical illusions work, and why people fall f... Learn More Elmhurst Business Connection When: Thursday, June 17th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Elmhurst Public Library What: Join Fox Valley SCORE mentors for a roundtable discussion on new topics each month. Meet with business owners in the Elmhurst community to get advice, network and share experiences with peers. Live on Zoom. Register to receive the information to join. Links will be emailed t... Learn More Adult Book Discussion: The River by Peter Heller When: Thursday, June 17th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Elmhurst Public Library What: College students and best friends Jack and Wynn set out to canoe a remote river in northern Canada during summer break. They look forward to paddling through breathtaking wilderness, fly-fishing, and picking blueberries along the way, but their friendship and survival skills a... Learn More Adult Book Discussion: The River by Peter Heller When: Thursday, June 17th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Elmhurst Public Library What: College students and best friends Jack and Wynn set out to canoe a remote river in northern Canada during summer break. They look forward to paddling through breathtaking wilderness, fly-fishing, and picking blueberries along the way, but their friendship and survival skills a... Learn More Featured Event: TOOTH FAIRY DAY - FREE EVENT for Families When: Friday, June 18th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Jackson Family Dentistry What: Schedule your time to see the Tooth Fairy by CLICKING HERE or call (630) 963-6750 to schedule. The Tooth Fairy has been visiting our office since 1984 (35 years!!!) to meet the children and help teach good dental health habits. This is a FUN introductory visit for your child.... Learn More Featured Event: TOOTH FAIRY DAY - FREE EVENT for Families (Tammie MacMullen) Movie in the Park - The Croods: New Age When: Friday, June 18th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Wilder Park What: Grab a picnic blanket and join Elmhurst Park District for a showing of The Croods: New Age in Wilder Park. Movie begins at dusk. No reservations required - masks will be optional for those who are vaccinated. People who are not fully-vaccinated should continue to wear masks an... Learn More Featured Event: 8 Hour AR-15 / Carbine Rifle Classroom Training $100 When: Saturday, June 19th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 8519 West 191st Street, Mokena, Illinois, USA What: THE FACILITY IN MOKENA IS OFFERING A 1 DAY BASIC INTRODUCTION TO AR-15 / CARBINE RIFLE TRAINING CLASS FOR CIVILIANS & LAW-ENFORCEMENT  (830am-430pm) $100 Per Person  Class instructors are certified active Police Training Officers and are Illinois State Certified Rifle / Ca... Learn More Featured Event: 8 Hour AR-15 / Carbine Rifle Classroom Training $100 (Tony Wasco) Elmhurst, IL: Virtual Esophageal Cancer Walk/Run When: Saturday, June 19th at 9:00 a.m. What: The 2021 Virtual Esophageal Cancer Walk/Run is hosted by The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation. Participants can decide if they would like to walk/run either on will take place on Saturday, June 19 or Sunday, June 20.Sign up today! http://salgivirtualwalkrun2021.even... Learn More See more local events, or add your own, on the Elmhurst Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.