This Week's Events In Downers Grove Area

Downers Grove IL

13 December, 2021

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DOWNERS GROVE, IL — Curious about what to do this week? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from throughout Downers Grove. Here are some events taking place in town this week. Hosting an upcoming event? Whether you're planning a rodeo, a cooking class, or resume workshop, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. 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. Here are a few events happening this week throughout Downers Grove: Maker Mondays: Create Like Jessi Raulet - Grades 7-12 When: Monday, December 13th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Downers Grove Public Library Learn More Board of Education Business Meeting - Chsd 99 When: Monday, December 13th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Chsd 99 What: Event listing from Chsd 99: Monday, December 13 from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction? Contact us at [email protected], and ... Learn More Writers Workshop - With partner Friends of DGPL When: Monday, December 13th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Downers Grove Public Library What: Event listing from Downers Grove Public Library: Monday, December 13 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PMNovice to professional writers meet to read, discuss, and enjoy each other's work. All genres, styles, and and writers welcome. This event was originally posted on a public calendar and dis... Learn More ONLINE Home Security Cameras - What do I need to know? When: Monday, December 13th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Downers Grove Public LibraryLearn More After Hours Film Society Presents Writing with Fire When: Monday, December 13th at 7:30 p.m. Where: 5021 Highland Avenue What: Reporting from a social environment built to divide based on caste and gender, a fearless group of journalists maintain India's only women-led news outlet. The women of Khabar Lahariya ('Waves of News') prepare to transition the newspaper from print to digital even though many... Learn More Empowerment Club Meeting - Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S When: Tuesday, December 14th at 7:15 a.m. Where: Comm H S Dist 99 - North H SLearn More Sew What: Toothbrush Travel Roll - Grades 5-8 When: Tuesday, December 14th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Downers Grove Public LibraryLearn More ONLINE Serenity: The 2021 Winter Flower Show When: Tuesday, December 14th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Downers Grove Public Library Learn More ONLINE Next Chapter Book Club - Downers Grove Public Library When: Tuesday, December 14th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Downers Grove Public LibraryLearn More FOFA Meeting - Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S When: Tuesday, December 14th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Comm H S Dist 99 - North H SLearn More Featured Event: THE HIDDEN PLACES OF WORLD WAR II updated paperback release When: Wednesday, December 15th at 9:00 a.m. Where: AMAZON AND BOOKSTORES What: It took Elmhurst journalist, Jerome M. O'Connor, half a century to research, interview the participants, then locate and photograph the real and existing places essential to victory but overlooked by generations of historians.  In response to 97% reader approval for the hard-b... Learn More Featured Event: THE HIDDEN PLACES OF WORLD WAR II updated paperback release (Jerome M OConnor) Featured Event: Security Officers Open Interviews, Weds. Dec. 15th from 10a-2p When: Wednesday, December 15th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Holiday Inn & Suites Joliet Southwest, an IHG Hotel What: Allied Universal Security will be conducting open interviews Wednesday, December 15th at the Holiday Inn - Rock Run Convention, 1471 Rock Creek Blvd, Joliet, IL 60431 from 10a-2p We're hiring Security Officers for openings in Joliet and the surrounding areas! No security exper... Learn More Featured Event: Security Officers Open Interviews, Weds. Dec. 15th from 10a-2p (Andrea Bryant) Make And Take: Mini Book Globe - Grades 7-12 When: Wednesday, December 15th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Downers Grove Public LibraryLearn More Sign Language Club Meeting - Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S When: Wednesday, December 15th at 7:00 a.m. Where: Comm H S Dist 99 - North H SLearn More Code Blinkers - For grades 3-5 - Downers Grove Public Library When: Wednesday, December 15th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Downers Grove Public Library Learn More Tai Chi Open Class, Wednesday When: Wednesday, December 15th at 6:30 p.m. Where: 215 E Ogden Ave What: FOR A HAPPIER, HEALTHIER LIFE, we offer the best in holistic fitness through a blend of yoga, tai chi, meditation and breathwork. About this event DEVELOP YOUR STRENGTH, FLEXIBILITY, FOCUS AND ENERGY WITH OUR BODY & BRAIN YOGA AND TAI CHI CLASSES. Classes combine elements ... Learn More Library Board of Trustees - Downers Grove Public Library When: Wednesday, December 15th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Downers Grove Public Library Learn More Featured Event: Top 10 Divorce Mistakes & How to Avoid Them – Chicago, IL ~ No–Cost Webinar When: Thursday, December 16th at 5:30 a.m. What: Join Vesta for an ONLINE event to gather information about all aspects of the divorce process.About this event: Divorce can be overwhelming no matter how you look at it – legally, financially, and emotionally. And the stakes are high for individuals and their families. That's ... Learn More Featured Event: Top 10 Divorce Mistakes & How to Avoid Them – Chicago, IL ~ No–Cost Webinar (Deanna Coyle) Featured Event: Taxes In Retirement Webinar When: Thursday, December 16th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Online Webinar - link sent once registered What: THE NEW TAX AND FINANCIAL RULES HAVE CHANGED. Understand the potential impact taxes have on your retirement income. PRE REGISTRATION REQUIRED - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER If you're nearing retirement or already retired, you need to understand how taxes (including the new changes) ... Learn More Featured Event: Taxes In Retirement Webinar (Enlighten 567 Workshops) Online Blue Christmas Service When: Thursday, December 16th at 12:00 p.m. Where: St. Paul's United Church of Christ What: "It's the most wonderful time of the year". Yet for many people the holiday season is a constant reminder of loneliness and heartache. The continuing pandemic, unemployment, the death of loved ones, poor health and so many other things can leave a person feeling "blue." Durin... Learn More Lunchtime Live Webinar with Superintendent Dr. Thiele When: Thursday, December 16th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Chsd 99Learn More Direct Action Club Meeting - Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S When: Thursday, December 16th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Comm H S Dist 99 - North H SLearn More Cub Scout Pack 80 Meeting - American Legion Post 80, Downers Grove, Illinois When: Thursday, December 16th at 6:30 p.m. Where: American Legion Post 80, Downers Grove, IllinoisLearn More Board Meeting - Downers Grove Township When: Thursday, December 16th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Downers Grove TownshipLearn More Featured Event: Santa Stroll at Danada Square East on Friday, Dec 17 When: Friday, December 17th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Danada Square East What: Our Santa Stroll lets you choose where you want to see Santa & Mrs Claus, each location will be perfect for photo-ops with your personal camera, all free of charge. Reservations recommended, visit www.danadasquareeast.com or join in at the location of your choice. Delight... Learn More Featured Event: Santa Stroll at Danada Square East on Friday, Dec 17 (Danada Square East Shopping Center) Featured Event: The Nutcracker When: Friday, December 17th at 7:00 p.m. Where: 100 S Brainard Ave What: The Nutcracker: [La Grange, IL | December 17-19, 2021] — West Suburban Ballet Conservatory presents their inaugural production, The Nutcracker, at the Reber Center Auditorium in La Grange (Lyons Township High School North Campus). WSBC's Nutcracker is an elegant adaptation of ... Learn More Featured Event: The Nutcracker (Kristen Laakso) End of First Semester - Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S When: Friday, December 17th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Comm H S Dist 99 - North H SLearn More Friday Feature Film - Scrooged (Comedy; PG-13) When: Friday, December 17th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Downers Grove Public Library Learn More CCL 3-Hour Renewals / Illinois 16 & 8-Hour CCL Classes/ Intro to Handguns with $25 Discount When: Saturday, December 18th at 8:00 a.m. Where: 8519 West 191st Street, Mokena, Illinois, USA What: The Facility located at 8519 w 191st street in Mokena Illinois is a low-cost civilian training facility that specializes in Personal protection for civilians who want to learn how to protect themselves and their loved ones. Our personal protection training classes are taught b... Learn More Featured Event: CCL 3-Hour Renewals / Illinois 16 & 8-Hour CCL Classes/ Intro to Handguns with $25 Discount (Tony Wasco) Food Drive - for The Cupboard - Downers Grove Public Library When: Saturday, December 18th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Downers Grove Public LibraryLearn More Open Yoga Classes every Saturday at 11am When: Saturday, December 18th at 11:00 a.m. Where: 215 E Ogden Ave What: FOR A HAPPIER, HEALTHIER LIFE, we offer the best in holistic fitness through a blend of yoga, tai chi, meditation and breathwork. About this event DEVELOP YOUR STRENGTH, FLEXIBILITY, FOCUS AND ENERGY WITH OUR BODY & BRAIN YOGA AND TAI CHI CLASSES. Classes combine elements ... Learn More ACS COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic - DECEMBER 18 When: Saturday, December 18th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Avery Coonley School What: The Avery Coonley School in Downers Grove is partnering with the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, to host a COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic for persons 5 - 11 years old (Pfizer-BioNTech) on 12/18 and 01/08 from 1-4 pm. Please follo... Learn More Legion Christmas Party - American Legion Post 80, Downers Grove, Illinois When: Saturday, December 18th at 6:00 p.m. Where: American Legion Post 80, Downers Grove, IllinoisLearn More Nutcracker When: Saturday, December 18th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Lake Park High School - East Campus What: Buy your tickets today and be entertained by talented dancers, new choreography and beautiful costumes! Support the arts live and back onstage. Visit our Nutcracker Boutique for unique holiday gifts and stop by the Land of Sweets for delicious treats!  Learn More Featured Event: Annual Gingerbread House Decorating Event When: Sunday, December 19th at 8:00 a.m. Where: 3021 Butterfield Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523 What: Come have some holiday family fun at Labriola Café Oakbrook and decorate a Gingerbread house! Event is being held December 11th, 12th, 18th, and 19th from 8am to 10am!  Learn More Featured Event: Annual Gingerbread House Decorating Event (Katrina Sarovich) Check out more local events, or add your own, on the Downers Grove 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. 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