Beautiful weather in store.
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and with that comes one of the most popular events in the entire Chicago area: The Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot. More than 7,500 people flocked to Elmhurst last year for the 5-K (3.1 mile) run, and the number of participants increases every year. Event organizers say participants hail from all over the United States, as well as Canada and Europe. If you're thinking of staying home to save your energy for the big feast, rest assured. You'll be home before the turkey is out of the oven—even if you walk the route (which many do). The race begins, 9 a.m. Nov. 22 at the corner of York and South streets. (See attached route.) The Lima Lima Flight Team is scheduled to do a fly-over, weather permitting, at 8:50 …
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Contributor Rick Schneider shares his experiences serving low-income families Thanksgiving dinner at Diplomat West.
What are you thankful for? It seems like we only reflect on this question one day of the year: Thanksgiving Day. We are thankful for our family and friends, our house, good health and, of course, an enormously big meal. But because most of us are blessed with these gifts, sometimes it can be easy to forget about those who are less fortunate or challenged with everyday tasks that we take for granted. Four years ago, my family and I began to volunteer to help serve low-income families Thanksgiving dinner at the Diplomat West. The event is sponsored annually by the Rotary Club of Elmhurst. I had done volunteer work before, helping bring groceries to low-income individuals' homes. It was on these deliveries that I witnessed first-…
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Karen Chadra
2:27 am on Friday, November 23, 2012
Agreed! Welcome back, Jim Court. We missed you. Happy Thanksgiving! :) more ›