Name: Addison Township Blood Drive
Start: 2026-09-17T10:00:00-05:00

🩸 Giving blood is super kind—and it can help save lives!
Join us for the Addison Township Blood Drive:
📅 Thursday, September 17 ⏰ 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. 📍 Addison Township Community Room 401 N. Addison Road, Addison
Appointments are preferred. Schedule yours at RedCrossBlood.org, through the Blood Donor App, or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
As a special bonus, donors who give blood September 1–20 will receive an exclusive American Red Cross x Hello Kitty collectible item, while supplies last!
Bring a friend and help save lives together. ❤️

Local Event: Addison Township Blood Drive

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Addison Township Blood Drive

🩸 Giving blood is super kind—and it can help save lives!
Join us for the Addison Township Blood Drive:
📅 Thursday, September 17...

Maplewood Public House

Prism Market: Flannel, Music &amp; Virgos is taking over Maplewood Public House this Saturday!
When: Saturday, September 5, 12pm–5pm Where: Maplewood Public House, 486 Pennsylvania Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 Free admission | Family friendly | Outdoor market | Rain or shine
We have a stellar lineup of local artists, makers and small businesses coming together for one last summer market with just a hint of fall.
Dig through vinyl records. Check out handmade cigar box guitars. Shop original artwork, boho-style jewelry, tie-dye, tarot, unique home décor, handmade creations, sweet treats and plenty of things you probably didn’t know you needed until you saw them.
Music is part of the theme, several of our artists happen to be Virgos, and if Mother Nature gives us some early September fall weather, break out the flannel and join the fun.
Grab a craft beer or your favorite beverage from Maplewood Public House, shop local and spend your Saturday afternoon supporting independent artists and small businesses.
Current artist lineup:
Atlas Art Designs Belonio Doodles Crow &amp; Moon Enchantments Design with Millie Dye The Day Away JB Jewelry Design Jetibles Treats Kookies By Michelle Libra Rising By Yoali Lost &amp; Found Planters and Portraits Melanie Klegerman Fersko - Author and Artist Ramblin' Rose Designs Roczilla Records S&amp;K, LLC Scrapgrinder Guitars Special K's BeerCandles Ten Cups Tarot
Summer isn’t quite finished. Fall is getting closer. Come sip, shop, discover something different and spend Saturday with us in Glen Ellyn.

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5th Annual Lombard Food Truck Social on Maple Street: An America 250 Celebration Join&nbsp;the Lombard Historical Society and Brew Avenue Events for our biggest&nbsp;fundraiser of the year! Enjoy an evening of food trucks, live music,&nbsp;family fun, local history, and community on Maple Street.Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026 Time: 4:00–9:00 PM Location: 23 W. Maple Street, Lombard, IL 60148Event Highlights: Red, White &amp; Bluey Meet &amp; Greet from 4:00–6:00 PM Live music featuring Tautologic and the Southside Blues Brothers Tribute Band Food trucks Hoops Chicago arcade games Face painting, bubbles, and family-friendly activities 50/50 Split the Pot Raffle Explore the Lombard Historical Society’s Power of Place exhibitTickets: Children 12 and under are free. Day-of tickets are $10 per person. Early bird tickets save $3 with no fees for the first 150 tickets.<a href="https://www.lombardhistory.org/annual-food-truck-social?fbclid=IwcGRvZgVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeQ3msA5h39VsbNSvgbY5V9c-xD266pM7E86u0jzKnFTClW7V392ACgyvXE5I_aem__6wSVcxCYknfczUze40biw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>Proceeds&nbsp;from this fundraiser benefit the Lombard Historical Society and support&nbsp;our mission to preserve and share Lombard’s history.A&nbsp;special thank you to our sponsors for helping make this community event&nbsp;possible, including the Village of Lombard Local Tourism Grant Program,&nbsp;Gina Damore Realtor, Seagraves Financial Group, Retro Glow Cycles,&nbsp;Waste Management, Lombard Bank &amp; Trust, Prairie Honey Floral Studio,&nbsp;Your PROMO Partners, Sal’s Beverage World, L.A. Nayder Enterprises,&nbsp;Illinois Arts Council, Yard Love, and Flint Architects.We can’t wait to celebrate with you on Maple Street!

Local Event: 5th Annual Food Truck Social on Maple Street

Lombard

5th Annual Food Truck Social on Maple Street

5th Annual Lombard Food Truck Social on Maple Street: An America 250 Celebration Join the Lombard Historical Society and Brew...

DuPage County Administration Building, Auditorium and Atrium 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Diana Torres Hawken
civic@almascommunity.org&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.almascommunity.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">almascommunity.org</a>
ALMAS to Host "Meet the Candidates: DuPage County" Open House &amp; Candidate Forums on September 9
Naperville, IL — August 28, 2026&nbsp;
ALMAS – Alliance of Latinos Motivating Action in the Suburbs is pleased to invite the community to Meet the Candidates: DuPage County, a nonpartisan Open House and Candidate Forums event on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, from 5:30 to 8:30 PM at the DuPage County Administration Building, Auditorium and Atrium (421 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton).
This event brings together candidates from across DuPage County for an evening combining an open-house-style candidate fair with moderated candidate forums. All candidates for participating DuPage County races were invited to take part in this nonpartisan effort to inform and engage voters ahead of the November election.
Open House: All Evening, All Candidates
Throughout the full 5:30–8:30 PM event window, the Atrium will host an open-house-style candidate fair. Every invited candidate, regardless of office, is offered a space to meet one-on-one with residents, share campaign materials, and answer informal questions.
Candidate Forums: County Board Districts, by Scheduled Panel
Given the volume of candidates on this year's ballot and the evening's time constraints, moderated forums in the Auditorium are organized around County Board District races, run in three back-to-back panels:
●&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 5:45–6:30 PM — Forum 1: County Board Districts 2 &amp; 4
●&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 6:45–7:30 PM — Forum 2: County Board Districts 1 &amp; 6
●&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 7:45–8:30 PM — Forum 3: County Board Districts 3 &amp; 5
Each forum is moderated by a trained ALMAS representative to ensure fair, time-limited, equal speaking opportunities for every candidate on the panel.
Community Participation Encouraged
Residents are encouraged to submit questions for the candidates in advance by emailing Civic@ALMAScommunity.org with the subject line "Question for DuPage Candidate Forum." Submitted questions will be reviewed by ALMAS organizers and the moderator to ensure a fair, issue-focused discussion; attendees may also ask candidates questions directly at their Atrium tables throughout the evening.
Accessibility
The event is free and open to the public. Spanish interpretation will be available on-site to ensure inclusive participation for the forums only. Visitors should park in the 421 South Lot and enter through the 421 Main Entrance; all visitors will pass through security screening upon arrival.
“Join us in this important opportunity to engage with local leadership and make informed choices for DuPage County’s future,” said an ALMAS President, Dr. Lili Burciaga. For more information, visit almascommunity.org/event-details/dupage-county-forum.
For more information, please contact info@ALMAScommunity.org.
About ALMAS: The Alliance of Latinos Motivating Action in the Suburbs (ALMAS) is the first Latino-led, Latino-serving nonprofit organization based in Naperville. ALMAS celebrates culture, fosters community, and empowers through education, leadership, and civic engagement. Learn more at <a href="https://www.ALMAScommunity.org." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">ALMAScommunity.org.</a>&nbsp;

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Mint Cannabis Villa Park Grand Opening Celebration
Mint Cannabis is officially opening in Villa Park, Illinois, and you’re invited to celebrate with us!
Join us Saturday, September 12 for an all-day Grand Opening celebration filled with exclusive deals, entertainment, activities, giveaways, and plenty of good vibes.
Come experience the new Mint Cannabis Villa Park location and enjoy:
<ul><li>Up to 50% OFF storewide</li><li>Cannabis brand vendors</li><li>Games &amp; activities</li><li>Giveaways</li><li>Live music</li><li>Grand Opening festivities throughout the day</li></ul>
Whether you're coming to check out the new store, meet some of your favorite brands, take advantage of Grand Opening specials, or simply join the celebration, we’d love to have you there.
Doors open at 8:00 AM and the celebration continues until 10:00 PM.
Important Information
Ages 21+ only. A valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry into the dispensary and for cannabis purchases.
Event activities, participating vendors, promotional offers, giveaways, discounts, and product availability are subject to change and while supplies last.

Local Event: Mint Cannabis Villa Park Grand Opening Celebration

Villa Park

Mint Cannabis Villa Park Grand Opening Celebration

Mint Cannabis Villa Park Grand Opening Celebration
Mint Cannabis is officially opening in Villa Park, Illinois, and you’re...

.Gift of Wings Proudly Presents The IKEA Frank Mots International Kite Festival
47 Years of Tradition Returns to Veterans Park!
The skies over Milwaukee’s lakefront will once again come alive with color and excitement as Gift of Wings hosts the IKEA Frank Mots International Kite Festival on Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13, 2026. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrNgcpp5Mn8" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrNgcpp5Mn8</a>
The event will run from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Saturday (until 5:00 PM on Sunday) at Veterans Park, a beautiful Milwaukee County park on the lakefront. The highlight of each day is the spectacular Grand Launch at Noon, when more than 600 kites will fill the sky at once.
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrNgcpp5Mn8" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Watch the excitement of past Grand Launches here</a>
Featured Performers Include:
<ul>
 <li>Too Much Fun – The world-renowned precision kite flying team from California returns, performing four times daily.</li>
 <li>Chicago Fire Kite Team – Celebrating their 38th consecutive year at the festival. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5J5X2dKmr0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Watch them fly →</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5J5X2dKmr0" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5J5X2dKmr0</a></li>
 <li>Kurtis Jones &amp; the Wind Wolves Kite Team (with Dan Jones) – Making their 4th appearance with their massive Super Giant Whale kites, the brand-new 120-foot Trilobite kite, and the all-new IKEA Giant Kites — a Mots Kite Festival exclusive! <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIQHOrtUCrk" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">See the giants in action →</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIQHOrtUCrk" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIQHOrtUCrk</a></li>
 <li>Connor Doran – America’s Got Talent star, returning once again</li>
</ul>
James Almas from Vancouver will attempt to fly 4 kites all at the same time while doing tricks.
<ul>
 <li>Free kite-flying lessons with Jim Cosca</li>
 <li>The high-energy Flaming Emus will be performing with their 4 line kites.</li>
</ul>
Special Kids Activity
The first 100 kids to participate in the Window Nation “Kids Mad Dash” will receive a free kite courtesy of Gift of Wings and Window Nation! Watch as 100 colorful kites launch into the sky at the same time — it’s a sight you won’t want to miss. We will need a volunteer to untangle lines. Can I count on you 😊
Gift of Wings will also have a full selection of kites and delicious food available for purchase throughout the weekend.
The IKEA Frank Mots International Kite Festival is FREE to attend and offers plenty of FREE parking.
We’d love for you to help share this beloved Milwaukee tradition! Please consider listing the event in your community calendar or featuring it in a story. We are open for interviews.
For more information, contact: Scott Fisher Gift of Wings 414-305-3145
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GiftofWings" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.facebook.com/GiftofWings</a> Website: <a href="https://www.giftofwings.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.giftofwings.com</a>
Come celebrate the end of summer the right way — GO FLY A KITE!


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*IKEA has stores in Oak Creek, WI, Bolingbrook, IL, Schaumburg, IL..coming soon to Gurnee and Madison

Local Event: IKEA Frank Mots Int'l Kite Festival

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Help break the stigma associated with mental illness at the 2026 NAMIWalks (Runs) 5K and 1 Mile Color Run. Before, between, or after the runs, visit the Kids Zone and Health Fair.
This highly anticipated event will be held on Sunday, September 13th, at <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/St.+James+Farm+Forest+Preserve/@41.8333486,-88.1619043,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x880e55f0b0b22935:0xa5ed064d126e1387!8m2!3d41.8333486!4d-88.1619043!16s%2Fg%2F1hf70yd7b?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDcwOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">St. James Farm Forest Preserve</a> in Warrenville on their USATF Certified course. Participants with wheelchairs, strollers, and leashed pets are welcome.
The event is free.Earn money, win prizes!
9:00 – 5K 
9:00 – Kids Zone &amp; Health Fair 
10:45 – 1 Mile Color Run (in partnership with the DuPage Prevention Leadership Team, led by local high school students as part of our Anti-Stigma Campaign)
Don’t miss out on this exciting event – it’s sure to be a blast while making a meaningful difference in the mental health community! All proceeds from this event will go directly to supporting mental health programs and services in our community. Your participation helps rase awareness and provides crucial support to individuals and families affected by mental illness.
For more information or to buy tickets, go to the Race Webpage <a href="https://namidupage.org/run-for-the-mind/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">namidupage.org/run</a>!
*In the event of inclement and/or severe weather, this event will be canceled, and there will not be a rain date. 
No refunds, no exchanges.

Local Event: NAMIWalks DuPage

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Mint Cannabis is a premier dispensary located at 310 E North

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