Community Corner

Enjoy the Sounds of the Season with 'Christmas Cantata'

Concerts, Santa sessions, and more this weekend in Downers Grove.

On Saturday, Dec. 21, don't miss this free show featuring local musicians including singers, strings and piano. This beautiful work will tell the Christmas story in a very inspiring way. For more information, please contact Dustan Daniel at dustan.daniel@dgsda.org, visit Facebook page at www.facebook.com/dgsda, or call 630-968-4446. 

Also this weekend in Downers Grove, don't miss:

FRIDAY, DEC. 20
Holiday Shopping Retreat—for the kids while the parents shop. The same evening our Family Night/Tree Decorating will be held from 6:30-9 p.m. Join the festivities. For more information, contact the Indian Boundary YMCA, 711 59th St., Downers Grove. 630-968-8400, www.indianboundaryymca.org

SATURDAY, DEC. 21
Historical Society Ornament Sale: 
The Historical Society will be selling its annual ornaments, featuring the library circa 1920, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, at the Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St. The $15 ornaments can be purchased at a table in the north lobby.

Visit with Santa! Stop by his Gingerbread House at Main Street and Curtiss Avenue, Dec. 21–22, 1 to 4 p.m. Stop in and see the Big Guy. Don't forget your camera. 


ONGOING

Clean Out Your Closet for a Good Cause: The village will be collecting gently used coats and winter accessories for all ages.Last date for donation is Jan. 13, 2014. 

Drop boxes will be located in the lobbies of:
  • Village Hall, 801 Burlington Ave.
  • Police Department, 825 Burlington Ave.
  • Public Works, 5101 Walnut Ave.
All items collected will be donated to Sharing Connections to benefit those in need in the community.

The coat drive is organized by the VOICE Committee, a voluntary group of village employees with the goal of supporting humanitarian efforts in the organization and the Downers Grove community.

Feel like taking a drive to see Christmas lights? Check out interactive map.


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