Make a Date on the Village Calendar!
The Village is accepting event information from DuPage County non-profit organizations to be posted on the Events Calendar. Questions and event information may be sent to events@downers.us.
- May 17, 2012
- VFW Post 503 Meeting
- 7:00PM - 9:00PM
- VFW, 5101 Belmont Rd., Downers Grove. (map)
- Monthly meeting. New officers will be elected. More info at: 630-852-5735.
- May 18, 2012
- VFW Poppy Days
- 9:00AM - 3:00PM
- Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Poppies will be available at: Ace Hardware (Main & 63rd), Jewel Osco (Main & 63rd), Jewel Osco (Ogden & Saratoga),Wannemaker’s (1940 Ogden), Belmont Road station, Main Street station, Belmont Road (between the RR & Curtiss Street). For additional information Call 630-852-5735
- May 18, 2012
- Public Works Open House
- 2:00PM - 7:00PM
- DG Public Works, 5101 Walnut Ave., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Family friendly event to be held indoors, rain or shine! Register to win a young tree to plant or a rain barrel. Visit with staff and tour the facility. 630-434-5460.
- May 18, 2012
- Summer Nights Car Show
- 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- Downtown Downers Grove, Main St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Featured vehicle: Detroit Big 3 orphans; Pontica, Olds, Mercury and Plymouth; Featured performer: Stephen Peterson & Bobby K. (Acoustic pop/rock covers) More at www.downtowndg.org
- May 19, 2012
- Downtown Downers Grove Market
- 7:00AM - 12:30PM
- Main St. Train Station, south parking lot near Burlington Ave. (map)
- French-style market featuring local vendors of produce, flowers, herbs, jewelry, crafts and more.
- May 19, 2012
- Woodridge Rotary Recycling Extravaganza
- 8:00AM - 12:00PM
- Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park, 8301 Janes Ave., Woodridge, IL (map)
- Event will collect electronics, select clothing (hats, gloves, shoes, boots); Books, records and CDs; Lead Acid Batteries; scrap metal, propane tanks, old bikes, document shredding (3 boxes or bags per car) and more. More at http://www.woodridgerotary.org/
- May 19, 2012
- VFW Poppy Days
- 9:00AM - 3:00PM
- Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Poppies will be available at: Ace Hardware (Main & 63rd), Jewel Osco (Main & 63rd), Jewel Osco (Ogden & Saratoga),Wannemaker’s (1940 Ogden), Belmont Road station, Main Street station, Belmont Road (between the RR & Curtiss Street). For additional information Call 630-852-5735
- May 19, 2012
- Passport to Safety Day
- 10:00AM - 1:00PM
- DG Park District Recreation Center, 4500 Belmont Rd., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- A family event to teach fire safety, personal safety, emergency preparedness and injury prevention. Radio Disney road crew from 10am to 11:30 am. More info at 630-434-5990 or www.downers.us.
- May 19, 2012
- Spring Ring! Handbell Concert
- 7:00PM - 8:30PM
- First United Methodist Church, 1032 Maple Ave., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Enjoy the music of the Chancel Ringers and Westminster Handbell Ensemble.Tickets $7 in advance; $9 at the door. For more info, contact the church at 630-968-7120.
- May 19, 2012
- West Suburban Symphony
- 7:30PM - 9:00PM
- Hinsdale Central High School, 5500 S. Grant St., Hinsdale, IL (map)
- Richard Strauss’s Also Sprach Zarathustra in concert. Tickets $20, with senior and youth discounts. For more information, see www.westsubsymphony.org or call 630-887-7464.
- May 20, 2012
- Run for Hope 5K run/walk
- 8:30AM - 10:00AM
- Downers Grove Swim and Racquet Club, 5560 Fairview Ave., Downers Grove (map)
- 3rd annual Run for Hope, formerly Fun In The Sun 5k. Proceeds to benefit Noah's Hope to find a cure for Batten disease. Entry fee is $30 until May 18. Register at: www.signmeup.com/81924 More at www.noahshope.com.
- May 20, 2012
- 3rd Annual "Fun in the Sun"
- 11:00AM - 4:00PM
- Dowers Grove Swim & Racquet Club, 5560 Fairview Ave., Downers Grove (map)
- Family event will feature The Jesse White Tumblers, Ronald McDonald, magicians and balloon artists, a bouncy house, petting zoo, face painting and more! $10 per person; children under 2 free. Proceeds benefit Noah's Hope to find a cure for Batten disease.
- May 20, 2012
- Village Voices Spring Concert
- 3:00PM - 5:00PM
- Immanuel Lutheran Church, 5211 Carpenter St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Village Voices performs throughout the western suburbs, singing music from stage and screen, the folk genre, patriotic tunes, gospels and spirituals, vocal jazz and some light rock. The concert is free, but a free will offering will be taken. More at www.villagevoicesdg.org or contact director Marilyn Wilgocki at mew6617@sbcglobal.net.
- May 21, 2012
- Meeting: Garden Club of Downers Grove
- 12:30PM - 1:30PM
- Lincoln Center, Room 503, 935 Maple Ave., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Susan Schmitz will present the program “Plants that Attract Butterflies.”The Club is a member of District II, Garden Clubs of Illinois, Central Region, and National Garden Club. For further information contact Shirley Nolan at 630-968-6902.
- May 21, 2012
- "Soar into Summer"- for PreSchoolers & Parents
- 1:00PM - 3:00PM
- Downers Grove Christian School, 929 Maple Ave., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Join us as we celebrate summer and learn more about Amelia Earhart through books, games, and crafts. This event is FREE and open to all 3 and 4 yr olds. For more information, contact the school office at 630-852-0832.
- May 21, 2012
- Campus Life for Middle School
- 4:00PM - 5:00PM
- Herrick Middle School cafeteria, 4339 Middaugh Ave, Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Campus Life is a place for middle school students to socialize with friends, play games and discuss issues they are facing at school or home with peers, in a safe atmosphere.Open to all middle school students, including those in private school or home school.More at http://www.icampuslife.com or 630-779-4240.
- May 21, 2012
- Cantores Community Choir
- 7:00PM - 8:30PM
- First United Methodist Church, 1032 Maple Ave., Downers Grove (map)
- Join this choir open to all residents in the western suburbs; Ages high school and up. Rehearsals will be held the first three Mondays of each month.Registration fee of $40 will help cover the cost of music and supplies. Call 630-999-1190 or e-mail cantorescc@gmail.com.
- May 22, 2012
- Garden Club of Downers Grove
- 12:30PM - 1:30PM
- Lincoln Center, Room 503, 935 Maple Ave., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Refreshments will be served followed by the program, “Plants That Attract Butterflies,” presented by Susan Schmitz, Trials and Education Manager, Ball Horticultural Co. in West Chicago. For further information contact Shirley at 630-968-6902. The public is invited.
- May 22, 2012
- Veterans Memorial Pavilion Dedication
- 6:00PM - 7:00PM
- Fishel Park, Grove St. near Main St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Join the Park District in dedicating the new bandshell pavilion at Fishel Park and stay for the kick off of the Tuesday night concert series, immediately following.
- May 22, 2012
- Family Concert Series
- 6:30PM - 8:30PM
- Fishel Park, Grove St.,west of Main St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- DG North and South Jazz Bands perform. Rain location is Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave. Presented by the Downers Grove Park District and Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital.
- May 23, 2012
- Good Samaritan Hospital Blood Drive
- 9:00AM - 4:00PM
- 3815 Highland Ave., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Blood drive will be in the Red&Black Oak Rooms, next to the hospital cafeteria. Walk-ins are welcome. For an appointment call 630-275-1181. All donors should bring an ID.
- May 25, 2012
- Summer Nights Car Show
- 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- Downtown Downers Grove, Main St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Featured vehicle: Ford (no Mustangs), Mercury, Lincoln; Featured performer: Debe Welch Band (Acoustic pop). More at www.downtowndg.org
- May 26, 2012
- Downtown Downers Grove Market
- 7:00AM - 12:30PM
- Main St. Train Station, south parking lot near Burlington Ave. (map)
- French-style market featuring local vendors of produce, flowers, herbs, jewelry, crafts and more.
- May 28, 2012
- Cantores Community Choir
- 7:00PM - 8:30PM
- First United Methodist Church, 1032 Maple Ave., Downers Grove (map)
- Join this choir open to all residents in the western suburbs; Ages high school and up. Rehearsals will be held the first three Mondays of each month.Registration fee of $40 will help cover the cost of music and supplies. Call 630-999-1190 or e-mail cantorescc@gmail.com.
- June 01, 2012
- Summer Nights Car Show
- 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- Downtown Downers Grove, Main St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Featured vehicle: Chevrolets (no Camaros or Corvettes); Featured performer: Bot Hartwell (Acoustic rock covers). More at www.downtowndg.org
- June 02, 2012
- Downtown Downers Grove Market
- 7:00AM - 12:30PM
- Main St. Train Station, south parking lot near Burlington Ave. (map)
- French-style market featuring local vendors of produce, flowers, herbs, jewelry, crafts and more.
- June 03, 2012
- YMCA Commit to Be Fit 5k/10k
- 8:00AM - 10:30AM
- Indian Boundary YMCA, 711 59th St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- This CARA-certified course is on flat, fast,paved streets. Also included are a 1-mile fun walk/run and free kiddie dash. Register by May 19th to be guaranteed a t-shirt. To register online, www.signmeup.com For more information, contact Michele York, race director, 630-929-2432
- June 04, 2012
- Campus Life for Middle School
- 4:00PM - 5:00PM
- Herrick Middle School cafeteria, 4339 Middaugh Ave, Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Campus Life is a place for middle school students to socialize with friends, play games and discuss issues they are facing at school or home with peers, in a safe atmosphere.Open to all middle school students, including those in private school or home school.More at http://www.icampuslife.com or 630-779-4240.
- June 04, 2012
- Cantores Community Choir
- 7:00PM - 8:30PM
- First United Methodist Church, 1032 Maple Ave., Downers Grove (map)
- Join this choir open to all residents in the western suburbs; Ages high school and up. Rehearsals will be held the first three Mondays of each month.Registration fee of $40 will help cover the cost of music and supplies. Call 630-999-1190 or e-mail cantorescc@gmail.com.
- June 05, 2012
- Family Concert Series
- 7:00PM - 9:00PM
- Fishel Park, Grove St.,west of Main St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- "B.B.I." performs motown, rock n' ro ll, blues, classic rock and current dance hits. Rain location is Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave. Presented by the Downers Grove Park District and Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital.
- June 06, 2012
- Garden Club of Downers Grove
- 7:00PM - 8:00PM
- Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St. (map)
- The week of June 3-9, 2012 is "National Garden Week". The Garden Club of Downers Grove will present "Landscaping, Before and After". Attendees must call in advance to reserve a spot. (630) 960-1200.
- June 08, 2012
- Summer Nights Car Show
- 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- Downtown Downers Grove, Main St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Featured vehicle: Model "T" and "A" Ford Clubs Night; Featured performer: Timothy Curran (Piano hits from the 70s-today). More at www.downtowndg.org
- June 09, 2012
- Downtown Downers Grove Market
- 7:00AM - 12:30PM
- Main St. Train Station, south parking lot near Burlington Ave. (map)
- French-style market featuring local vendors of produce, flowers, herbs, jewelry, crafts and more.
- June 09, 2012
- VFW Century Post 503 Appreciation Dinner
- 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- VFW, 5101 Belmont Rd., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Next year’s officers will be sworn in. The winners of “Patriots Pen” & “Voice of Democracy” will be honored. For additional information Call 630-852-5735
- June 11, 2012
- Cantores Community Choir
- 7:00PM - 8:30PM
- First United Methodist Church, 1032 Maple Ave., Downers Grove (map)
- Join this choir open to all residents in the western suburbs; Ages high school and up. Rehearsals will be held the first three Mondays of each month.Registration fee of $40 will help cover the cost of music and supplies. Call 630-999-1190 or e-mail cantorescc@gmail.com.
- June 12, 2012
- Family Concert Series
- 7:00PM - 9:00PM
- Fishel Park, Grove St.,west of Main St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- "Five Guys Named Moe": Blues, rock, funk and soul, including covers and originals. Rain location is Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave. Presented by the Downers Grove Park District and Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital.
- June 14, 2012
- 54th Annual AAUW Used Book Sale
- 6:30PM - 9:00PM
- Puffer School, 2220 Haddow Ave., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Proceeds benefit the American Association of University Women Educational Foundation, which supports reentry to education, project grants, and fellowships. Call 630-225-8162 or http://sites.google.com/site/dgaauw/book-sale
- June 15, 2012
- 52nd Annual AAUW Used Book Sale
- 9:00AM - 9:00PM
- Puffer School, 2220 Haddow Ave., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Proceeds benefit the American Association of University Women Educational Foundation, which supports reentry to education, project grants, and fellowships. Call 630-225-8162 or visit http://sites.google.com/site/dgaauw/book-sale
- June 15, 2012
- Summer Nights Car Show
- 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- Downtown Downers Grove, Main St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Featured vehicle: Air Cool Cars (Corvair, Prosche, VW, etc.); Featured performer: Karen Hart Band (Classic Rock). More at www.downtowndg.org