St. John Lutheran Church, 7214 S. Cass Avenue, Darien, IL 60561

Join us for a creative and inspiring holiday arrangements session with landscape designer Daniel Garczek. Daniel will craft two unique arrangements while sharing expert tips and tricks for decorating with natural materials. Attendees will have the chance to win the finished designs in a special raffle--perfect for adding a seasonal touch to your home. Come gather fresh ideas to brighten your home and table for the upcoming season!
Schedule for the evening:
6:30 Social Time - Enjoy visiting with our friendly members.
7:00 Program – Daniel Garczek presents “Floral Designing for the Holidays with Daniel.” He will create a live pumpkin arrangement that includes materials sourced from the garden and a faux Christmas arrangement that can be used from year to year.
8:00 Darien Garden Club's General Meeting - Find out all about DGC and the activities available to our members.
All are welcome, Darien Residency is NOT required.
Meeting will be in a hybrid format, please allow for emails from the organizer when reserving your ticket to receive the Zoom link.
Registration is required on Eventbrite:
<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/floral-designing-for-the-holidays-with-daniel-tickets-1996353350612?aff=oddtdtcreator&amp;keep_tld=true" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/floral-designing-for-the-holidays-with-daniel-tickets-1996353350612?aff=oddtdtcreator&amp;keep_tld=true</a>Find out more about the Darien Garden Club @ <a href="https://dariengardenclub.com/about-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">dariengardenclub.com/about-us</a>

Local Event: Floral Designing for the Holidays With Daniel

DuPage County

Darien

Illinois

Floral Designing for the Holidays With Daniel

Join us for a creative and inspiring holiday arrangements session with landscape designer Daniel Garczek. Daniel will craft two...

Indian Prairie Public Library

Darien Garden Club and Indian Prairie Public Library are collaborating to present Wild Oaktober on Oct 18 2026 1:30-3:30pm
We have walk-up education and fun planned for all ages! See details below.
The exhibits at this walk-up event include education, crafts, games and more! Don't leave the kids (squirrels) at home, we have plenty for them to do.
Join in a tree ID tour on the IPPL grounds, test your tree-mendous knowledge. Learn to ID trees based on their bark, their shape, leaf position on the branches, and much more.
Also during this event Master Naturalists from<a href="https://ben.edu/campus-links/jurica-suchy-nature-museum/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> Jurica-Suchy Nature Museum </a>will be on hand to provide information on native trees and the wildlife that depend on them. Learn how important Oaks are to our frisky squirrel friends, local birds and their nestlings, and other native wildlife.
Learn to recognize Oak trees, find out why they are so important, and leave this event understanding what you can do to help restore the Oak ecosystem. You may even go home with your very own Oak sapling or learn how to plant an acorn to grow your own tree!
The event will be held in the reading garden and around Keshav’s Garden weather permitting. We will move indoors if needed.
This is a drop in event, there is no need to register at IPPL. For more information see<a href="https://ippl.libcal.com/event/17020912" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> IPPL Calendar Link</a>.
You are also invited to attend a special presentation covering "A Natural History of Oaks" in Keshav Sanghani 's Meeting Room on the second floor of the library.
At 2:00 pm: Join us as we welcome Heather Prince, of Fearless Gardening who will discuss the history of oaks. From pre-settlement of this area to today, we will discover the many ways humans, birds, animals and insects have used oaks and treasured these magnificent trees. We will examine where these trees are typically found in nature, their myriad uses over the centuries, folklore and stories, plus faunal partnerships. Don't miss this enjoyable program.
Space is limited, be sure to register at the <a href="https://ippl.libcal.com/event/17020985" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">IPPL link </a>to attend the presentation.
Notes: Registering here on Eventbrite does not include registration with the library for the presentation above.
If you register on Eventbrite, you will receive reminder emails so that you won't miss this fun event and we’ll remind you to register for the presentation if interested.
Limited Oak saplings compliments of <a href="https://www.bartlett.com/locations/bolingbrook-il.cfm?fbclid=IwAR1F3zmcg2HktzBipnxFMtzQy0KATpBuZ33G36mCano4n85VHH3dOCpfFbM" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Bartlett Tree Experts</a>

Local Event: Wild Oaktober

Wild Oaktober


Darien Garden Club and Indian Prairie Public Library are collaborating to present Wild Oaktober on Oct 18 2026 1:30-3:30pm
We...

Join the Darien Garden Club for a special presentation titled "Natural History of Oaks" featuring guest speaker Heather Prince of Fearless Gardening. This educational event explores the importance and history of oak trees, perfect for nature enthusiasts and local gardeners alike.
Oct 18th at 2:00 pm: Join us as we welcome Heather Prince, of Fearless Gardening who will discuss the history of oaks. From pre-settlement of this area to today, we will discover the many ways humans, birds, animals and insects have used oaks and treasured these magnificent trees. We will examine where these trees are typically found in nature, their myriad uses over the centuries, folklore and stories, plus faunal partnerships. Don't miss this enjoyable program.
Space is limited, be sure to register at the <a href="https://ippl.libcal.com/event/17020985" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">IPPL link </a>to attend the presentation.

Local Event: Wild Oaktober Presentation

Wild Oaktober Presentation

Join the Darien Garden Club for a special presentation titled "Natural History of Oaks" featuring guest speaker Heather Prince...

St John Lutheran Church, 7214 S. Cass Ave, Darien, IL, 60561

Darien Garden Club Sprouts families are invited to join us for a Halloween Spooktacular event on October 28, 2026, from 6:00pm – 7:00pm at St. John Lutheran Church (7214 S. Cass Avenue, Darien, IL 60561), featuring Incredible Bats, Inc.! Be AMAZED by unique and awesome nocturnal creatures! Learn all about the unique adaptations of bats, rats, scorpions, spiders, snakes and more! Examine live animals up close with the “Incredible Bats” team. They will show us a variety of cool creatures and teach all about what makes them extra special!
Please note, this event will be held indoors at St. John Lutheran Church. Meeting is in the basement fellowship hall. Enter door 3.
Family-friendly Halloween costumes are encouraged! Non-members are welcome to attend and learn more about DGC Sprouts and our upcoming events and programs.
 
NOTES:
This educational event is graciously sponsored by <a href="https://www.giftofcarl.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Gift of Carl Foundation, Inc.</a> For more information, visit:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.giftofcarl.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.giftofcarl.org/</a>
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All families are welcome to attend.
A responsible adult must accompany children.
Please register for one ticket per family participating.
Learn more about DGC Sprouts: <a href="https://dariengardenclub.com/sprouts" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">dariengardenclub.com/sprouts</a>
Don’t miss out on the good vibes and great company! We can’t wait to see you there!
Registration is required on Eventbrite: 
<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dgc-sprouts-october-creatures-of-the-night-tickets-1992179051170?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dgc-sprouts-october-creatures-of-the-night-tickets-1992179051170?aff=oddtdtcreator</a>

Local Event: Creatures of the Night - - A Halloween Spooktakular Event  

Creatures of the Night - - A Halloween...

Darien Garden Club Sprouts families are invited to join us for a Halloween Spooktacular event on October 28, 2026, from 6:00pm...

Creatures of the Night - - A Halloween Spooktakular Event  

Darien Garden Club

David Giuliani

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Woodridge

Burr Ridge

Lisa Marie Farver

Downers Grove

Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills

Cook County

Andrea Earnest

Lemont

Western Springs

Lisle

La Grange

Oak Brook

Will County

Bolingbrook

VFW Post 9545

This Week's Grill Special:

 Tuesday Night is Bingo Night in the Hall at New Lenox VFW Post 9545, and&nbsp;THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME!!!
*$100 Bingo prizes when there are 81 or more players **$500 Coverall when there are 121 or more players
Doors open at @4 pm, and the first ball drops at @6:00pm Bingo paper sales will begin at 4:45 pm.
The Kitchen opens at 5:15 pm
In 2025, Tuesday Night Bingo paid $193,803.00 in cash prizes, including Bingo, Raffles, and Pull Tabs. Congratulations!!
Last week, we paid $4,307 in prizes, including progressive games!!!!
TUESDAY BINGO Night: Available Prizes include 2 Progressive raffles,15 Bingo games, and pull tabs.
2 Progressive games: 
Tim's Raffle $10,352
Kaboom - $8,439&nbsp; Weekly Vets Raffle: 4 Winners Drawn this week!! 
1 White Strip $5
3 White Strips $10&nbsp;
7 White Strips $20
Winner #1-&nbsp;$100 Speedway Card from Randy Holzhauer, State Farm Insurance, New Lenox.
Winner #2- $100 Cash from Hickey Memorial Chapel, New Lenox. 
&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Winner #3- $60 Cash from Ms. Dona,&nbsp;New Lenox.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;$50 Card Hog Wild, New Lenox.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 
&nbsp;Winner #4- $25 Product from Gost Coffee, New Lenox.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;$25 card from Firewater BBQ, New Lenox.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 

&nbsp;Bring&nbsp;your friends: more players, more significant prizes. The number of games sold determines Bingo Payouts. 
The minimum cost to play is $12
The minimum age to play is 18 
Lots of games. The First Game starts at 6 pm. 
 
Ten (10) regular games and five (5) Special games. 
Entry Raffle, Pull tabs, 50/50, Horse Race, Progressive Games. 
Ink Daubers and Tape are available at Bingo for a modest price. 
 
Paper only, no electronic Bingo. 
FOOD SERVICE IS AVAILABLE!!
*MONTHLY GRILL SPECIAL*
1st week of the month, $3 Pizza slices from Italian Fiesta Pizza 
The Grill opens at 5:15 and closes after the break.
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Bucket specials in the bar.&nbsp;Bring your spouse; they can wait in the bar and enjoy some libations while you WIN! Domestic Bottles are $3.50 (5-bottle Domestic Buckets are $14) while watching sporting events on our six big screens. They can also try their luck playing our new Video slots and poker, and win a few dollars. Closer than the Casinos, you don’t have to fight that nasty I-80 Truck Traffic. Doors open at 4 p.m. The Public is welcome. ATMs are available. 
 
“OUR SLOT PLAYERS&nbsp;HAVE WON OVER $52 Million!” 
 
Easy to find. Close to I-80 and also I-355. 
 
New Lenox VFW Post 9545- 323 Old Hickory Rd, New Lenox, IL. 60451. Plug it into your GPS! 815.485.8369 <a href="https://www.vfwpost9545.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.vfwpost9545.org</a> 
 
https:/<a href="https://www.facebook.com/vfwpost9545" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.facebook.com/vfwpost9545</a>
Harry E. Anderson VFW Post 9545 State of Illinois Bingo Number B-04025

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Woodridge Public Library

David Wylly of the Medicare Solutions Network will be presenting a free educational seminar on what Medicare covers, what it doesn't, and your potential out of pocket exposure. He'll discuss Supplements, Medicare Advantage Plans, Part D Prescription Plans, and important changes for 2027. Click the link to register:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.woodridgelibrary.org/event/understanding-medicare-97980" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.woodridgelibrary.org/event/understanding-medicare-97980</a>

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Carmelite Spiritual Center

Embark on a spiritual journey with Fr. Bob Colaresi, O.Carm., who brings biblical insights, songs, and a personal slide collection from his experience leading over 1,120 people on 34 Holy Land pilgrimages. This unique armchair experience includes Eucharist and lunch for a $45 fee, offering the wonders of a pilgrimage without the need for a passport.

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