Plant sale May 16
Twig ‘n’ Bloom Garden Club’s Annual Plant Sale is Saturday, May 16, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. rain or shine. Annuals, perennials, bulbs and vegetables. 450 N. Elizabeth, Lombard.
Villa Park recycle event May 16, 9 a.m. to noon
Recycle from the safety and comfort of your vehicle. Drive your car to each station, and volunteers will collect and remove items for safe disposal. Simply load your car, drive to the event, and volunteers will be ready to assist. Let us do the heavy lifting. Residents should stay in their vehicles at all times and pack all of their recyclable items in the trunk of their vehicles. If possible, residents should pack items in easy-to-carry boxes, clearly labeled with the contents. The Spring Sweep event is located along Home Ave. Cars will be heading eastbound on Home Avenue, entering on the West side of Home Ave. Traffic will enter from northbound Harvard Avenue and exit onto Ardmore Avenue. This event is free for Villa Park residents. If any vendors have a fee for certain items, it will be noted below. There is a $20 flat fee per vehicle for non-residents for electronics and paper shredding. Visit scarce.org for details.
Historical society seeks volunteers
We’re looking for volunteers. As we head into our busiest season, the Lombard Historical Society is seeking a few extra helping hands for both our Lilacia Park Tours and Victorian Cottage Tour guides. If you enjoy local history and working with the public, we’d love to have you join us. Interested? Please email director@lombardhistory.org for more information.
Service League Installation Dinner
GFWC Lombard Service League will be closing out this club year with their annual Installation Dinner on May 14 at Anyway’s Restaurant in Oak Brook Terrace. All members and guests are welcome to attend the dinner as a final celebration of their 75 years as a club and to install the new officers for 2026-2027. The dinner will begin with a social hour at 5:30 p.m. and dinner to follow at 6:30. The honored guest at the dinner will be Karen Hansen, 2026 Lombard Woman of the Year. Lombard Service League is a member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) and the Illinois Federation of Women’s Clubs. For more information about the Installation Dinner or the club, visit their Facebook page or call/text 630-988-0625.
Plum Library programs
Meditation for a Healthy Lifestyle: Monday, May 11, at 6 p.m. Join meditation instructor Umesh Bhatia to learn practical meditation strategies for reducing stress and creating a healthier and more positive lifestyle. Practice a simple meditation technique during the session and learn to incorporate it into your daily routine. Register at helenplum.org or by calling (630) 627-0316.
Preventing Falls at Home: Wednesday, May 13, at 1 p.m. Falls are one of the leading causes of injury among older adults, but many can be prevented with simple changes. In this practical, interactive session, a licensed physical therapist will share proven strategies you can start using right away at home to improve safety and confidence. Register at helenplum.org or by calling (630) 627-0316.
Curious About compost?
Join Kay McKeen in the SCARCE Education Center for a comprehensive workshop on the various ways you can improve the soil in your garden and give those plants a boost through composting. Tuesday, May 12, 6:30-8 p.m. 800 S. Rohlwing Road. (Rt. 53), Unit D, Addison. Visit scarce.org to register.
