Downers Grove Events Calendar: See What's Happening This Week

Downers Grove IL

14 February, 2022

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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 Downers Grove. 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. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this week in and near Downers Grove: Crafting Night Out with Simply Susan Design! When: Tuesday, February 15th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant What: Join us for a craft night with Susan Babiarz! You will have a choice of three different projects. All must be full deposit/prepaid due to purchasing and making the items.#1. REVERSIBLE LOVE/LUCK WOOD BLOCK SIGN ($30) - This is a great gift idea for Valentine's Day and St. Pat... Learn More Featured Event: New Retirement Savings Webinar When: Wednesday, February 16th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Online Webinar - link sent once registered What: Based on the bestselling book by America's IRA expert Ed Slott Leave with a complete action plan to ensure your 401(k), IRA, and and retirement savings aren't depleted by taxes by the time you need to use them. PRE REGISTRATION REQUIRED - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER If you're like most... Learn More Featured Event: New Retirement Savings Webinar (Enlighten 567 Workshops) Featured Event: VIRTUAL: Bird Migration Program @ Woodridge Library When: Wednesday, February 16th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Online @ Woodridge Public Library What: The DuPage Birding Group will join the Woodridge Public Library for a virtual program on the "Wonders of Bird Migration" on Wednesday, February 16 at 7:00 p.m. Visit the Woodridge Library's Event Calendar and pre-register to receive a zoom link needed to attend, and as well as to ... Learn More Featured Event: VIRTUAL: Bird Migration Program @ Woodridge Library (Woodridge Public Library) Featured Event: Ameila Earhart - A First Person portrayal by Leslie Goddard When: Thursday, February 17th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Virtual via Zoom What: Co-Hosted by DG Area Branch and Lombard Area Branch of AAUW Please register to receive the Zoom link at https://conta.cc/3D7dWi4 Leslie Goddard is an award-winning actress and scholar who has been presenting history programs for more than fifteen years. She holds a Ph.D. from ... Learn More Featured Event: Ameila Earhart - A First Person portrayal by Leslie Goddard (Downers Grove Area Branch) Featured Event: Donuts! When: Thursday, February 17th at 7:00 p.m. Where: ZOOM What: DONUTS! -A pillowy good tasting sweet (Schaumburg, IL, January 2022) Raised as a holy roller, the doughnut travels around the world, delighting the taste buds with its freshness whether plain, holey or filled with jams, custards or cream. Michael Krondl, a culinary historian... Learn More Featured Event: Donuts! (Gerry Rounds) Hooters Wings for the Kids When: Thursday, February 17th at 10:00 a.m. Where: HootersWhat: During the entire month of February, the 11 Chicagoland Hooters locations will donate one-third of all chicken wing sales on Thursdays to Holy Family School. The Hooters Wings for the Kids Program started in Chicagoland in 1992. Since then it has raised over $869,857 for Holy... Learn More Restoring the Little Things that Run the World When: Thursday, February 17th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Free Zoom Webinar What: Sag Moraine Native Plant Community will be hosting Dr. Douglas Tallamy on February 17, 2022 at 7pm via Zoom. A recent UN report predicts that as many as 1 million species will disappear from planet earth because of human activities. Many of these are insects. Insects have alre... Learn More Featured Event: Finding Hope in the Midst of Loss - Music and Poetry Recital When: Friday, February 18th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Avenue Christian Church What: This recital will feature a musical journey of selected flute pieces performed by musician Kathrine Eldridge which will be preceded by poetry readings used in Kathrine's art journal. She began her art and poetry journal as a way to process her emotions and cultivate gratitude ... Learn More Featured Event: Finding Hope in the Midst of Loss - Music and Poetry Recital (Kathrine Eldridge) 28 Days When: Friday, February 18th at 9:00 p.m. Where: Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant What: Chicago's premier interactive party band experience, performing a wide variety of danceable, sing-a-long hits from every decade and all genres. $5 cover at the door Learn More Featured Event: Free Use of Force Law classes / Illinois 16 / 8-Hour CCL Classes $140/CCL 3-Hour Renewals $45 When: Saturday, February 19th 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 many different Personal protection training classes for civilians who want to learn how to protect themselves and their loved ones. Our personal protecti... Learn More Featured Event: Free Use of Force Law classes / Illinois 16 / 8-Hour CCL Classes $140/CCL 3-Hour Renewals $45(Tony Wasco) Featured Event: Free Oak Brook Home And Garden Show Returns To Drury Lane Feb. 19 & 20 When: Saturday, February 19th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Drury Lane Theatre & Events What: Every year, savvy homeowners attend the Oak Brook Home and Garden Show to find the ultimate in savings and convenience and find inspiration for their upcoming projects. This event highlights the latest home improvement products and services with the freshest ideas in remodelin... Learn More Featured Event: Free Oak Brook Home And Garden Show Returns To Drury Lane Feb. 19 & 20 (Home & Garden Show) Featured Event: Morning Guided Meditation When: Saturday, February 19th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 6442 College Road What: Join us Saturday morning for an hour of opening your channels, grounding and guided meditation.  Allowing your mind to quiet makes room for your body's natural healing process to take place. Meditation helps reduce stress and brings a sense of calm to your life.  If you have b... Learn More Featured Event: Morning Guided Meditation (Saleen Graham) Food Drive at DGPL When: Saturday, February 19th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Downers Grove Public Library What: Bring nonperishable food for the library's free pantry, The Cupboard, which supports housing & food-insecure community members. Donate in the lobby. Items Accepted:Cans with pull tabsCanned fish/chickenCanned fruitCanned vegetables Canned beansCanned pasta sauceInstant oa... Learn More Westmont Winter Beer Festival When: Saturday, February 19th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Ty Warner Park What: Join us at the 2022 Winter Beer Festival which will feature craft brewers from the Chicagoland area! Participants will receive twenty (20) four ounce pours of a variety of local craft beer selections. The event will have heated and lighted tents, camp fires, outdoor seating a... Learn More The Remedy When: Saturday, February 19th at 9:00 p.m. Where: Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant What: The Remedy covers a variety of genres playing iconic tunes that engage the crowd and promote dancing and singing. With special guests The Opals at 7:30pm. $6 cover at the door Learn More Food Drive at DGPL When: Sunday, February 20th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Downers Grove Public Library What: Bring nonperishable food for the library's free pantry, The Cupboard, which supports housing & food-insecure community members. Donate in the lobby. Items Accepted:Cans with pull tabsCanned fish/chickenCanned fruitCanned vegetables Canned beansCanned pasta sauceInstant oa... Learn More Lecture & Concert: Blues 101 with Fruteland Jackson When: Sunday, February 20th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Downers Grove Public Library What: Learn Blues music history through song, lecture, and discussion while hearing instrumental examples played on guitar. A short concert may follow dependent on current mask guidance. Blues 101 is a one-hour lecture /performance that discusses the origins of blues music from its... Learn More Featured Event: Pepper Spray Education / Training for Civilians & FREE Use of Force Law Training Class When: Monday, February 21st at 10:00 a.m. Where: 8519 West 191st Street, Mokena, Illinois, USA What: The Facility located at 8519 west 191st street is holding a 3-HOUR FREE Use of Force Law Review for those who have a gun for home protection and for Concealed Carry License Holders. This class is taught by a recently retired 30-year CCSPD Police use of Force instructor. This c... Learn More Featured Event: Pepper Spray Education / Training for Civilians & FREE Use of Force Law Training Class (Tony Wasco) 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. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.