Christ the King Knights of Columbus Pasta Dinner Nov. 7
Saturday, Nov. 7 from 5-6:30 p.m., Christ the King Parish Life Center 1501 S. Main St., Lombard. Tickets can be purchased at the door: Adults: $15, senior: $13, children: $8 (12 and under): families: $40 (2 adults and 2 or more children) Dinner includes: Pasta with Meat Sauce, Salad, Bread, Garlic Bread, Desserts, Coffee and Soft Drinks. Beer and wine are available for a $ donation. 2 Meatballs or an Italian Sausage are available for $5 with dinner. Featuring meatballs and meat gravy from Q’s Restaurant. Dinners “to go” are available, Credit Cards accepted. Proceeds from this dinner will help support Lombard’s Shop-With-A-Cop Program on Dec. 5.
Pumpkin smashes Nov. 7
Saturday, Nov. 7, is the 2026 Pumpkin Smash. Visit www.www.scarce.org/pumpkins to find a location. There will be an additional pumpkin smash at SCARCE on Saturday, Nov. 28, for those decorative pumpkins that last through Thanksgiving. Visit scarce.org for more information.
Single mothers support group Nov. 8
All single mothers and their children are invited to this complimentary luncheon with inspiring speakers, lunch for all attendees, free child care (ages 0-12), support, and fellowship with other single mothers. SHE Single Mothers Support Group will meet Sunday, Nov. 8, 12:15 p.m., at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Road. RSVP to elmhurstcrc.org/she.
Village of Lombard blood drives Nov. 10
Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Yorktown on the Versiti bus, north entrance next to “The Square,” 3-7 p.m.; and First Church of Lombard, 220 S. Main St., in Fellowship Hall from 1:30-7 p.m. Visit Versiti.org/IL to schedule an appointment but walk-ins are welcome. A photo ID is required.
GPS program Nov. 10
On Tuesday, Nov. 10, the GPS Parent Series will host acclaimed clinical psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen in a presentation titled “How to be Enough: Social Anxiety, Perfectionism, and How to Quiet Your Inner Critic” at noon and 7 p.m. via Zoom. Attendees will discover science-backed strategies designed to help teens dismantle perfectionism, silence their inner critics, and cultivate genuine self-acceptance. Adults will gain invaluable insights into supporting kids through modern social stressors (without compounding the pressure) including guidance on identifying the warning signs of toxic perfectionism and offering effective support. Visit GPSParentSeries.org for event details and the links to these webinars.
Mission BBQ to honor veterans with free sandwich Nov. 11
Mission BBQ’s special tribute: a free sandwich for all veterans and active-duty military personnel. Wednesday, Nov. 11. Offer: Free sandwich of your choice. Eligible: All veterans and active-duty service members. Please share this with the veterans, family members, and heroes in your community so we can pack the house and show them the appreciation they deserve.
Free car wash for veterans Nov. 11
In honor of Veterans Day, Tommy’s Express Car Wash will offer free car washes to all veterans and active-duty military personnel on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Veterans and active-duty military personnel can redeem a complimentary WORKS wash by using the cashier lane at any participating Tommy’s Express location. Additionally, many sites will offer complimentary detail kits as a token of appreciation for their service. For more details, visit https://tommys-express.com/veterans-day.
Thanksgiving: Anatomy of a Holiday Nov. 11
Helen Plum Library Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m. Discover the history of Thanksgiving with lecturer Joyce Haworth. Explore its origins, confusing connection with pilgrims, changing traditions, and, of course, the changing menu of the holiday. Register at helenplum.org or by calling (630) 627-0316.
Lombard Service League meeting Nov. 12
The Lombard Service League members and their guests will be on the move at their next meeting on Nov. 12. Danny Winecki, fitness program leader and occupational therapist from Prairie Path, will lead the group in chair exercises. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the Prairie Path Center, 555 Foxworth Blvd. in Lombard. Refreshments and a business meeting will follow the program. During the business meeting, final plans for the club's Annual Luncheon on Dec. 6 will be discussed. The Lombard Service League focuses on providing service and support to programs and organizations in the Lombard area, statewide and nationally. For more information about the Nov. 12 meeting or about Lombard Service League, visit the club's Facebook page, website, or call/text 630-988-0625. All are welcome to join us at any meeting and to attend our Annual Luncheon.
“Les Misérables School Edition” Nov. 12-14 at Glenbard West
Glenbard West Theatre will present its fall musical, “Les Misérables School Edition”, from Nov. 12-14 at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium at Glenbard West High School (670 Crescent Blvd. in Glen Ellyn). Tickets are $14. Tickets can be purchased online at this link: https://search.seatyourself.biz/webstore/accounts/glenbardwest/buy-tix.
‘Wintersong 2026’ concerts Nov. 13-14
The Glen Ellyn-Wheaton Chorale announces its 41st season celebrating over four decades of music and community. Audiences are invited to two unforgettable performances: Friday, Nov. 13, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 14, at 3 p.m. Both concerts will be held at the Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst. The cornerstone of the Wintersong 2026 program is Randall Thompson’s Frostiana a set of 7 of Robert Frost poems for chorus and chamber orchestra. The chorale will round out the concert with old and new favorites by composers like Ola Gjeilo, Rosephanye Powell, and Dan Forest to talk about choosing peace as we approach the holidays in a program called “Peace on Earth.” Tickets for Wintersong 2026 are now available for purchase online at: https://gewchorale.org/. To become a sponsor or help support the Glen Ellyn-Wheaton Chorale, visit: https://gewchorale.org/support/support-the-chorale.
