by Eileen Daday | Nov 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
A whimsical meeting between two of literature’s most beloved characters, Dorothy from Wizard of Oz and Alice from Alice in Wonderland, unfolds in Schaumburg High School’s production of the aptly named, Dorothy Meets Alice, this weekend. Performances take...
by Eileen Daday | Nov 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
Five-year old Maya Patel of Arlington Heights jumped up and down after finishing a project Wednesday night at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library. Together with her 7-year old brother, Liam, and father, Nick, they worked to decorate framed photos of their...
by Eileen Daday | Oct 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
He was one of the last of the original “directors” of the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, and though he served only one year on the library board, his name remains on its dedication plaque. Norval Stephens passed away peacefully Oct. 17, at the age of...
by Eileen Daday | Oct 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
It started eight years ago when Laura Dakas, lead outreach specialist at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, turned a decor pumpkin purchased at Michaels into one of her favorite storybook characters, Arthur. What started as an expression of her crafty side and...
by Eileen Daday | Oct 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
Way back in August, Arlington Heights Mayor Tom Hayes cut the ceremonial ribbon, officially opening Gerry’s Cafe. On Monday night, at the Arlington Heights Village board meeting, Hayes presented its co-founders, Natalie Griffin and Amy Philpott with the...