Name: Pumpkin Smash
Start: 2026-11-07T09:00:00-06:00
Location: First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights

First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights

🎃 PUMPKIN SMASH THIS SATURDAY!🎃 Everybody loves pumpkins this time of year, but once they start to melt it's time to say goodbye. Don't throw them away, though - come and SMASH THEM with us! Not only is it lots of fun, but you'll also be recycling the pumpkins into compost. Come by this Saturday, November 7, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m..
Hosted in collaboration with U of I College of Agricultural, Consumer &amp; Environmental Sciences and SCARCE, an Illinois environmental non-profit that started Pumpkin Smashes in 2014.

Local Event: Pumpkin Smash

Cook County

Eric DeGrechie

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Arlington Heights

Illinois

Pumpkin Smash

🎃 PUMPKIN SMASH THIS SATURDAY!🎃 Everybody loves pumpkins this time of year, but once they start to melt it's time to say...

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Kick off the holiday season at our PHS Fall Craft Fair on November 7th! With 140+ amazing vendors, you’ll find gifts, décor, jewelry, spices, pet treats, and so much more.
Come hungry — food and snacks will be available!
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Please join us at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library in early November for our Fall Book Sale!
Dates and Times: Friday November 6, 2026, 6 pm – 8:00 pm, Members' Night Saturday November 7, 2026, 9 am - 4 pm Sunday November 8, 2026, Noon-4pm
Note that Friday night is members only. You can become a member by going to the Friends page on the AHML.info website, or at the door on Friday night (prepare to wait).
Silent Auction and Buy-It-Now tables open at 6 pm on Friday and close at 2 pm on Saturday.
Information for all dates:
In the Hendrickson Room, the Adult Fall Used Book &amp; Media Sale features nonfiction books sorted by category, fiction, vintage books, DVDs, Blu-rays, CDs, vinyl records and audiobooks. Magazines will be available on Friday and Saturday. $.50 each / 3 for $1.00
In the Cardinal Room, the Children’s Fall Used Book &amp; Media Sale features board and picture books, easy readers, novels and nonfiction, toys and games, DVDs and CDs, teaching materials and workbooks.
There is a 25% discount for teachers with a valid teacher ID for children's books and media.
On Sunday ONLY, there is an $8 bag sale at the Children’s Sale. No teacher discount on Sunday.
Scanning is not allowed at FOL sales on any device.
The Friends accept cash, checks, credit cards, Apple Pay and PayPal for payment.

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From vintage rookie cards, certified autographed jerseys, and sought-after Pokémon cards to rare collectibles spanning baseball, football, basketball, and hockey, this catalog offers an exceptional lineup for dedicated enthusiasts and serious collectors alike. Highlights include iconic trading card assortments featuring greats like Greg Maddux (Lot 273), Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen autographed basketball memorabilia (Lot 275), historic 1963 Topps Bazooka baseball cards (Lot 272), rare LeBron James rookie cards (Lot 585), coveted Pokémon TCG releases, and an incredible array of autographed baseballs and mini helmets.&nbsp;See all the lots and bid online at <a href="https://bid.donleyauctions.com/auction/340-thursday-night-lights/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">bid.donleyauctions.com/auction/340-thursday-night-lights </a>

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PreK–5th graders are welcome to join us for a FREE four-week program of music, drama and crafts as we prepare for our Children’s Christmas Pageant at the 10:30 am Christmas Eve Day Service!Christmas Camp runs Wednesdays, November 18-December 16, from 6:45 to 8:00 pm (no camp November 26 due to Thanksgiving).JOIN US FOR FAMILY DINNER BEFOREHAND! Families are invited to enjoy Family Night dinner in Fellowship Hall from 6:00-6:45 pm before every Christmas Camp rehearsal.Christmas Camp is FREE for all and friends are welcome. Please RSVP so we can plan accordingly. We hope you’ll join us!

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