The City of Darien has a comprehensive mosquito abatement program run through Clarke Mosquito Control.  However, as temperatures begin to rise, you may see an increase in the mosquito population.  We ask that you assist the City of Darien and your neighbors reduce the mosquito population:

• Reporting standing water areas on public property, especially backyard catchbasins, to Clarke Mosquito at 800-942-2555.  The City of Darien treats storm inlets on streets, ditches, retention and detention basins, and areas that generally hold stormwater areas, but if you identify a new spot we would like to get it included on our lists.
• Getting rid of old tires, buckets, bottles or any items in your yard that may hold water
• Changing the water in birdbaths, watering cans, plant pots and drip trays no less frequently than once per week
• Keep grass cut short and shrubbery well trimmed around the house so adult mosquitoes will not hide there

Even with all these steps, there still may be mosquitoes in the area, as they have the ability to fly many miles.  When you are out in your yard, we would recommend wearing long sleeves and pants to cover skin when possible or using a mosquito repellent.

Protect your identity and clean out your home office at the same time!  Saturday, August 16 from 10am to noon at First Merchants Bank, 8301 S. Cass Ave. Bring up to 3 boxes of documents for free shredding.  The shredding trucks will shred your documents on the spot.  Free and open to the public. 

The Indian Prairie Public Library's GenLit book group is a new generation of book club! This book group for 20-30 somethings meets for drinks, dinner, and discussion at various local restaurants on the fourth Wednesday of the month January through October. The group's July discussion will focus on The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey. The group will meet on Wednesday, July 23, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Home Run Inn Pizza, 7521 Lemont Rd. in Darien. In August, the group's discussion will focus on Hyperbole and a Half by Allie Brosh. The group will meet Wednesday, August 27, starting at 6:30 p.m. at The Sweet & Savory Spot, 31 N. Cass Ave. in Westmont.   

 

For more information, the GenLit Book Group can be found on Facebook at www.facebook.com/genlit, or call the library at (630) 887-8760 x239.

The Darien Park District will be hosting a Farmers Market on Wednesdays from June 11th thru October 8.  The Market will run from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m at the Darien  Community Park 71st Street Parking Lot.   

 

The Farmers Market will feature a wide variety of seasonally fresh vegetables and fruits, and other fine offerings from local vendors.