The Darien Park District is hosting a Farmers Market on Wednesdays thru October 8.  The Market runs from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m at the Darien  Community Park 71st Street Parking Lot.   

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

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.

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 will offer free legal consultations for immigrants on 

Tuesday, August 19, from 9 a.m. to noon. These half-hour legal consultations on immigrant issues, including citizenship, will be provided by World Relief DuPage. Participants must make an appointment by calling (630) 887-8760 x239.

 

In addition, the library now has a new "citizenship corner" with books, DVDs, CDs, links to helpful citizenship sites, and brochures for local groups to help immigrants study for citizenship. Funds for these materials and programs were awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Division of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the federal Library Services and Technology Act.

Family Shelter Services will host a 10K/5K Run-Walk at Downers Grove North High School on Sunday, September 28. 10K Start 8:15am Check-in begins: 6:30am. Costs (adults): 10K Double Loop Run: $35 5K Run/Walk: $30 CARA Members receive a $3 discount All events are free with a fundraising commitment Costs (children): 1-Mile Competitive Run, ages 8-12, $12 Kids' Fitness Fun Challenge, ages 8 and under, $12  

 

Heroes wanted! With this year's theme "Be a Hero for Hope," participants are reminded that through their support and fundraising efforts, they are helping individuals affected by domestic violence move toward safer futures. With shelter, counseling, advocacy and support programs, our clients can triumph and become the true heroes. To register, please visit www.familyshelterservice.org. For more information about participation, fundraising or sponsorship, please call Karen at 630-221-8290 x7110.