Hinsdale student studies at Wisconsin music center
Hinsdale resident Sara Held immersed herself in music for two weeks this summer, studying at Birch Creek Music Performance Center in Door County, Wisconsin.
The Hinsdale Middle School student was among 57 musicians from throughout the United States to study at the prestigious academy. Its mission is “to provide intensive, performance-based instruction to promising musicians by immersing them in a professional, mentoring environment,” a news release shared.
Held took part in the symphony session, honing technical skills and learning about what it means to be a professional musician. Students in this session performed six concerts with their teachers in front of a paying audience.
Lawn party planned at Clarendon Hills library
Families are invited to participate in a library lawn party from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 21 at the Clarendon Hills Public Library, 7 N. Prospect Ave.
Ice cream treats will be served, a DJ will spin tunes and games will be played on the lawn. Lori Craft, the library’s director, will make balloon creations to entertain attendees.
Information is at 630-323-8188.
Teens can splash out at Ridgeland Pool in Oak Park
Youths 12 to 14 years old can enjoy a summer night with a pool party from 7:340 to 9 p.m. Aug. 15 at Ridgeland Pool, 415 Lake St., Oak Park.
Music, a pizza dinner and Wibitt inflatable obstacles course are included. Teen Aquatic Night is offered by the Park District of Oak Park. Advance registration is advised; walk-in registration is not guaranteed. The fee is $15 in advance, $20 at the door or free with a pool pass.
Sign up online at pdop.org or the district office, 218 Madison St., or call 708-725-2000.
Cosmetology, barber students sharpen skills in new space
Triton College’s Barber and Cosmetology Program has a new look, thanks to a newly completed state-of-the-art facility in the M Building, which was expected to be unveiled Aug. 13 as part of orientation and registration at the college in River Grove.
The space in Room M-150, which was finished this summer, features 20 salon and barber stations, a skin care room, space for pedicures and manicures, and a wash house for shampooing hair, as well as areas for lectures and classroom instruction.
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Cosmetology faculty member Donita Mitchell said stepping into the facility is similar to walking into a high-end barbershop or salon. “It’s the real deal,” she said via a media release.
There’s another way the new space mirrors that experience too: The public can make appointments for an assortment of services. Students will gain hands-on job training as well as learn through textbooks and lectures. Barber and cosmetology certificates require 50 credit hours, or 1,500 clock hours mandated by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. After completing a certificate, students can move on to a license from the state.
Barber faculty and students will give free back-to-school haircuts from 1 to 5 p.m. Aug. 17 at Re’Lux Hair Studio in Maywood. Learn more about the program at triton.edu.
Service gets jazzy at Presbyterian church
Community Presbyterian Church will host a jazz worship service on the lawn at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 17 at the church, 39 N. Prospect Ave., Clarendon Hills.
Attendees should bring their own chair and a sun hat for this special service under the white tent on the south lawn. Details are at 630-323-6522.
Lower-cost neutering offered in Naperville
Paws for a Cause Vet Care offers 25% off prices for neutering and spaying through Aug. 31 at 1620 Bond St., Naperville.
Seniors older than 62 and those with SSDI, SSI, Link, unemployment or who are veterans can take advantage of the sale. Proof of eligibility is required at check-in. Animals must already be vaccinated for rabies; a county tag is available for an extra fee, as are other services.
Make an appointment by calling 630-961-8000.
Food truck rally set in River Forest
Fans of food trucks will find plenty to like at the Food Truck Rally, set for 5 to 9 p.m. Aug. 22 at The Depot parking lot and Keystone Park West in River Forest.
Entertainment, a beer tent and food trucks will be on hand. Bruce Springsteen and Bob Seger tribute band performs 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Family entertainment includes inflatables from 5 to 9 p.m., face painting from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and a juggler from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Details are at rfparks.com/food-truck-rally or 708-366-6660.
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