Elmhurst Weekday Events: See What's Happening In The Area

Elmhurst IL

04 October, 2021

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ELMHURST, IL — Curious about what to do this week? Check out what's new on your Elmhurst Patch community calendar. See what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. 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. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are all of this week's events in and near Elmhurst: Featured Event: Bingo Monday When: Monday, October 4th at 7:00 p.m. Where: American Legion Post 1941 What: Bingo is back! Monday Nights at the La Grange American Legion. Doors open 6pm, Bingo starts 7pm.  Raffle Games & Pull Tabs.   $10,000 Progressive JACKPOT Game. Cost $15 for 10 games. Bring your group - fun night out. Bar open - drinks/snacks.   American Legion Post 194... Learn More Featured Event: Bingo Monday (American Legion Post 1941) Skills You Need to Work from Home When: Monday, October 4th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Elmhurst Public Library What: Working from home has gained popularity. Familiarize yourself with some helpful apps to improve your focus, organization, and and productivity. Live in-person. Registration required. Learn More Genealogy Club: Dig Into Your Research [Virtual] When: Monday, October 4th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Elmhurst Public Library What: Join other genealogy enthusiasts for a virtual meeting. Bring your questions and share your knowledge. Staff is available to talk about online Library genealogy resources. Live on Zoom. Register to receive the information to join. Learn More Featured Event: Taxes in Retirement Seminar When: Tuesday, October 5th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Prospect Park Paula Hassell O'Connor Community Building What: THE NEW TAX AND FINANCIAL RULES HAVE CHANGED. Understand the potential impact taxes have on your retirement income. LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE: MUST CLICK HERE TO REGISTER If you're nearing retirement or already retired, you need to understand how taxes (including the new chang... Learn More Featured Event: Taxes in Retirement Seminar (Enlighten 567 Workshops) A Look Behind Orson Welles' "War of the Worlds" Broadcast [Hybrid] When: Tuesday, October 5th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Elmhurst Public Library What: On the eve of Halloween 1938, a young Orson Welles broadcast a radio drama based on the novel The War of the Worlds. While the original broadcast had a relatively low audience, the impact it had—and continues to have—on American culture is staggering. But how much of that impa... Learn More Inviting Nature Into Your Yard When: Tuesday, October 5th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Virtual What: Jim Kleinwachter, Conservation@Home Program Director at The Conservation Foundation, discusses the benefits of using native plants to create an eco-friendly yard and provides suggestions on how to go about creating one on your own. To register for this free, virtual event: inv... Learn More Elmhurst Park District Job Fair When: Wednesday, October 6th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Courts Plus What: Want to have fun while bringing enrichment to the community? Look no further than Elmhurst Park District! The Park District will be having a Job Fair on Wednesday, October 6, 6-7:30 p.m. at Courts Plus to give you a chance to explore the many career opportunities open at Elmhu... Learn More The Great Chicago Fire [Hybrid] When: Wednesday, October 6th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Elmhurst Public Library What: 150 years ago, the Great Chicago Fire was started on October 8, 1871 by DeKoven Street in Chicago. Approximately 300 people died in the fire, over 100,000 residents were left homeless, and over three miles of the city were destroyed. Historian Jim Gibbons discusses the events ... Learn More Digitize Cassettes, Records, and Film [In-person] When: Thursday, October 7th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Elmhurst Public Library What: Learn about the equipment available at the Library to digitize your memories so they can be enjoyed easily with modern technology. Live in-person. Registration required. Learn More NAMI Friends and Family [Hybrid] When: Friday, October 8th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Elmhurst Public Library What: Join representatives from the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) to understand diagnoses, treatment and recovery options, effective communication, self-care, crisis preparation, and community resources. Trained representatives share their own experiences of supporting a... Learn More Guitarra Azul in Concert When: Saturday, October 9th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Bethel United Church of Christ What: Bethel United Church of Christ presents Guitarra Azul, a six-piece Chicago-based ensemble consisting of Spanish guitars, conga drums, percussion and bass. The concert will be live streamed from PianoForte Showroom in Chicago. Learn More See more local events posted by your neighbors, 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.