Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Donate new PJs through Dec.19 at MB Financial Bank, the local library and the park district’s CORE and Centennial facilities.
- VOLUNTEERS IN THE NEWS
- Linda Ozbolt
-
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Kids love to snuggle up in a cozy pair of PJs when they turn in for the night or when they’re lounging in front of the TV, watching cartoons on a Saturday morning. But when members of Lemont Girl Scout Troop 70327 realized some kids don’t have even one pair of pajamas, they were determined to do something about it. To achieve their goal and to earn their bronze award, the highest award a Girl Scout Junior can achieve, troop members are conducting a pajama drive. “The girls picked a project that they care about and that will make a difference in the world,” said troop leader Paulette Vogel. “They picked a pajama drive [because] there are thousands of kids in this world who do not own a pair of pajamas.” To make a donation, drop off new …
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Members of the public are invited to meet and thank World War II veterans for their service to our country.
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
- Linda Ozbolt
-
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Lemont Public Library will hold its annual Veterans Day commemoration at 7 p.m. Thursday in the library meeting room. Join library staff and "Learn to Say Thanks" to the veterans of World World II. Featured speaker will be Dennis Gagnon, a volunteer with Honor Flight Chicago, whose mission is to recognize and thank WWII veterans by bringing them to Washington, D.C. for a day of honor. Participants will also have the opportunity to meet several veterans of World War II, including Edwin Ognowski who served on the USS Missouri during the Attack on Pearl Harbor. The library invites all WWII veterans to attend, so participants may thank them for their service to our country. Local Boy Scout Troop 149 will also participate in the program and …
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Troop 259 from River Valley School collected nearly 1,500 pairs of socks to donate to local families in need.
- VOLUNTEERS IN THE NEWS
- Linda Ozbolt
-
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Lemont Girl Scout Troop 259, third-grade brownies from River Valley School, collected more than 900 pairs of mittens from generous members of the community last year – and hoped to top that total in socks this year. The girls not only met their goal of 900 - they ended up with 1,482 pairs of socks for Lemont families in need. “I am truly blown away by all the hard work these girls put into it,” said troop leader Robyn Horn. “They stood outside in the cold at Walgreens for hours soliciting our community. They had drop boxes in town, and then added more on their own. They asked for donations from family and friends, even asking for donations instead of Halloween candy from their grandparents. They are such a great group of girls that they …
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Arlington Heights had the highest early voter turnout in suburban Cook County, with 6,059 people hitting the polls during the first week of early voting, Oct. 22-28. Lemont residents can vote early through Nov. 3 at the local library.
A total of 1,478 Lemont voters cast their ballots in the Nov. 6 Presidential election in the first week of early voting Oct. 22-28 at the Lemont Public Library. Arlington Heights had the highest turnout in suburban Cook County during the first week of early voting, with 6,059 people casting their ballots. Orland Township came in second with 5,822. Across all Cook County suburbs, 97,129 people voted early through Oct. 28 "If voters keep turning out in such large numbers, we may reach the Early Voting record set in 2008," said Cook County Clerk David Orr. Turnout is up 84 percent when compared with the first week of Early Voting in 2008, and up 18 percent over the second week in 2008, Orr said. However, the clerk said, comparing against …
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Drop off donations at the Lemont Public Library through Nov. 11.
For the fifth year, the Lemont Public Library is partnering with Lemont VFW Post 5819 and the Rotary Club of Lemont-Homer Glen to collect office supplies, paper products, linens, gift cards, cleaning supplies and more for the Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans in Wheaton and the Hines V.A. Hospital Fisher House in North Riverside. For each item donated, donors will receive a coupon good for a free DVD rental or $1 off library fines, up to a maximum of $10 per account. Items may be dropped off during regular library hours through Sunday, Nov. 11. To arrange for pickup of large donations, call library director Sandra Pointon at 630-257-6541. The wish list for the Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans includes items such as mops, …
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Stones' insider Bill German will share firsthand accounts of the 'world's greatest rock 'n' roll band' at the Lemont Public Library Wednesday night.
- ARTS
-
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Author and Rolling Stones insider Bill German will discuss his ups and downs with "the world's greatest rock 'n' roll band" at a free presentation at the Lemont Public Library at 7 p.m. Wednesday. German’s book, Under Their Thumb, chronicles how he befriended the Stones while he was just a teenager and was hired as the group's official historian for the next two decades. He traveled the world with Mick, Keith and the boys - stayed at their homes, and witnessed their private jam sessions, decadent parties and vicious in-fights. German will share his humorous anecdotes and never-before-seen photos at this not-to-be-missed event for rock and roll fans. A book signing will follow the presentation Register online at www.lemontlibrary.org (…
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Friends of the Lemont Public Library will sell books at reduced prices Wednesday through Saturday.
If you love to read – and love a good bargain, too – don’t miss the Friends of the Lemont Public Library’s Fall Book Sale. Book lovers can shop through thousands of titles Wednesday through Saturday at the library at 50 E. Wend Street. Hardback books will be on sale for $1 and paperbacks for 50 cents each. And, if you buy a Friends of the Library book bag for $1 anytime during the book sale, you can fill it with books on Saturday afternoon for only $2. Friends of the Library will hold a preview night for members only from 6:30-8:30 Wednesday. If you haven’t joined Friends of the Library yet, you can pick up a membership at the door and shop during preview night. Book sale hours are: The Friends of the Library is a non-profit organization …
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Censorship is alive and well—as highlighted by Banned Books Week, held Sept. 30-Oct. 6.
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. -The First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States The importance of the First Amendment and the concept of "intellectual freedom" might not always be readily apparent to most kids, but Banned Books Week is a great opportunity to make those lessons come alive for children — and adults. Banned Books Week, held annually during the last week of September, is an occasion for libraries and bookstores across the U.S. to help folks realize just how real and ongoing a …
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Charity event will take place Sept. 27 at Ruffled Feathers Golf Club.
Have you ever thought of brewing your own beer at home? Do you love the taste of specialty craft beers? Here’s your chance to see presentations on the popular art of brewing, enjoy tasty appetizers and, best of all, sample unique craft beers – all while donating to a good cause. The Rotary Club of Lemont/Homer Glen is planning a charity craft beer tasting from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, at Ruffled Feathers Golf Club, 1 Pete Dye Drive, Lemont. The event will also include a cash bar, 50/50 raffle, door prizes and auction. Tickets, which cost $20 per person, are available at Lemont Park District, 16028 W. 127th St.; Lemont Public Library, 50 E. Wend St; Suburban Bank and Trust, 12400 Archer Ave.; and at the door. Proceeds from the event…
Thursday, September 13, 2012
To celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month, the Lemont Public Library encourages residents to get in the game and tackle reading.
- GOVERNMENT
-
Thursday, September 13, 2012
The Lemont Public Library invites residents to “Get in the Game” on Monday, Sept. 17, beginning at 4:30 p.m. for a winning lineup of events for all ages. The schedule of events features presentations, high-energy performances and interactive challenges, along with the opportunity to win cool Chicago Bears-themed prizes. "Tackle Reading" event schedule 1st Quarter – 2nd Quarter – Half time – 3rd Quarter – 4th Quarter – Visit lemontlibrary.org and click on Calendar of Events for more details or to register for specific events. Editor’s note: The information above is from a press release by the Lemont Public Library. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - There are plenty of ways to keep up on Lemont news:
Loryl Fisher
10:04 am on Saturday, November 10, 2012
My heart swells with pride for these girls. As a former girl scout I know the value of helping your community. A job well done! more ›