Category: Special Events

Video: Santa Claus comes to La Grange – 2010

Check out the video below to watch Santa Claus on his visit to downtown La Grange during the annual Hometown Holiday held Dec. 2. Santa and Mrs. Claus La Grange arrive via fire engine at Village Hall, where they are formally welcomed by Ryan Williamson, president of the La Grange Business Association. La Grange President… Continue reading Video: Santa Claus comes to La Grange – 2010

Sustainable agriculture focus of free library event

Interested in learning about community sustainable agriculture? The La Grange Public Library and Go Green La Grange this Sunday, Nov. 14, will host a program featuring Jody and Beth Osmond of Cedar Valley Sustainable Farm in Ottawa. The Osmonds will explain how farming methods they employ emphasize responsible stewardship of natural resources while producing local,… Continue reading Sustainable agriculture focus of free library event

Park District hosts Halloween party Friday night

The Park District of La Grange will host its annual Halloween Party on Friday, Oct. 29, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at its recreation center, 536 East Ave.  Children ages 12 & younger are welcome, accompanied by an adult.  Admission is free and costumes are encouraged. There will be games with prizes, pumpkin decorating, a magician, tattoo… Continue reading Park District hosts Halloween party Friday night

2010 Halloween Walk set for Saturday, Oct. 30

The annual La Grange Halloween Walk will commence this Saturday morning at 10:30, from the playground of Cossitt School, 115 W Cossitt Ave. Sponsored by the La Grange Business Association, the walk will wind its way through downtown La Grange as merchants dispense treats to costumed youngsters from their storefronts. Click on the video below… Continue reading 2010 Halloween Walk set for Saturday, Oct. 30

Video: Citizens Council hosts Gordon Park forum

A hearing on the merits of the Park District of La Grange's latest petition to sell 2.82 acres of Gordon Park is scheduled to begin Tuesday morning in Cook County Circuit Court. The public is welcome to attend. But those persons unable to attend can watch a video of a forum on the topic held… Continue reading Video: Citizens Council hosts Gordon Park forum

Video: Town meeting at Seventh Ave School

Only about 20 residents attended the La Grange village board’s “town meeting” Monday night in Seventh Ave School gymnasium. Village President Liz Asperger attributed the low turnout to the Monday Night Football television broadcast, featuring the undefeated Chicago Bears versus conference rivals, the Green Bay Packers. (The Bears won, 20-17). But here’s your opportunity to… Continue reading Video: Town meeting at Seventh Ave School