Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Principal named at Briar Glen in Wheaton, Sky Light Bakery Cafe opens, tap dance class post, Wheaton's Marble wins second wrestler of the week award, find an eBook to read, game table for sale and tweets of the day
Principal Named at Briar Glen in Wheaton via Daily Herald Mitchell Dubinsky will take over as principal at Briar Glen in Wheaton July 1. Jackie Strum and Kevin Diehl, both retired principals, shared the duties of the position this year. Sky Light Bakery Cafe Grand Opening via Facebook The Downtown Wheaton Association posted on facebook today that the Sky Light Bakery Cafe in downtown Wheaton will open this Saturday. The menu for the new bakery includes: gourmet pastries, homemade soups, breakfast food and more. Park District Posts about Tap Dancing Class via Facebook George Zima, 84, taught a beginner tap dancing class at the park district's Leisure Center. An article was posted on facebook today about the class. Wheaton's Marble Wins …
Monday, January 24, 2011
Wheaton forward named CCM offensive player of the week, new Wheaton gym helps keep cops in shape, library offers writing funny class, forgiveness speech at Wheaton College, Arrowhead posts video and tweets of the day
Wheaton Forward Named CCM Offensive Player of the Week via USHL News Wheaton native, Ryan Dzingel named CCM Offensive Player of the Week by the United States Hockey League. Dzingel is now in his second season with the Lincoln Stars and scored 34 points in the 26 games this season. New Wheaton Gym Helps Keep Cops in Top Shape via Daily Herald Last May, a police detective, first went to Wheaton Barbell and Fitness after he received a free month trial. Now, other police officers have joined him and they attend regular classes at the new facility. Library Offers Writing Funny Class via Facebook The Wheaton Public Library will offer a writing funny class tomorrow night at the library at 7:00p.m. For more information please call the reference …
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Park district offers discount, Groupon for The Bank, free parenting seminars, job opening in District 200 and tweets of the day
Park district offers discounted pool passes until Jan. 31 via Facebook The Wheaton Park District is offering pool passes for 30 percent off until Jan. 31. Pay $20 for $40 worth of food at The Bank via Groupon Groupon has a deal for The Bank in Wheaton today. For $20, buy $40 worth of food and drinks at The Bank. Honey Rock offers free parenting seminars Honey Rock, a camp run by Wheaton College, is offering free parenting seminars in Wheaton. The next one will be Sunday, Jan. 23 at Blanchard Alliance Church in Wheaton. For more information, click here. District 200 seeks new principal for Pleasant Hill Elementary via Top School Jobs District 200 is looking for a new principal for Pleasant Hill Elementary. Application deadline is Feb. 18…
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Illini football recruit Reilly O'Toole decides where to play, Naperville settles with Wheaton man, Wheaton College gospel choir performs, 1924 yearbook and laser printer for sale and tweets of the day
Blogger Speculates on Signing Day for Reilly O'Toole via ChicagoNow Illinois freshman quarterback Chandler Whitmer decided to transfer yesterday. A ChicagoNow blogger discusses WWS quarterback Reilly O'Toole and his options come signing day on Feb. 2. Naperville Settles Racial Bias with Wheaton Man via Chicago Tribune The City of Naperville has settled a racial bias lawsuit for $21,000 with a Wheaton man. The man claimed Naperville officers were racially biased when a police dog bit him in 2008 outside a downtown Naperville bar. Wheaton College Gospel Choir Performs During Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Week via Beacon News The Wheaton College Gospel Choir performs along with others to conclude Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Week at North Central…
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
The Park District offers garden plots. Cantigny needs an education assistant. Wheaton pediatrician offers advice. Opera Music Theater presents "Hansel and Gretel." Whole Foods hosts a homemade bath products session. And, tweets of the day.
Park District Offers Garden Plots via Facebook The Wheaton Park District has added additional gardening plots for the year 2011 due to high demand. The plots are $25 for residents and $38 for others and are limited to one plot per family. The 20' by 30' plots can now be purchased by Wheaton residents. All non-residents can reserve the plots beginning Jan. 18. For more information, see the Wheaton Park District website. First Division Museum at Cantigny Seeks Administrative/Education Assistant via Facebook The First Division Museum at Cantigny seeks to hire an administrative/education assistant. The job responsibilities include answering phones, participating in professional development, assisting in research and more. The job requires a …
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Former Wheaton principal takes superintendent position in Arizona school district, mayor chats, image of the week, Sudanese pastor mentioned, night hike, assistant position, items for sale, park district fun, Orthodontic Center poll, and tweets of the day
Rodney Rich, Former Wheaton Principal, Takes Top Admin Post at SCVUSD via Nogales International Former Wheaton principal, Rodney Rich takes over the top admin post at Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District No. 35 this July. He began his career as a Wheaton social studies teacher and later became prinicpal of two school districts in Wheaton. Chat With the Mayor on Channel 10 Wheaton Mayor Mike Gresk chatted with Kim Perez, executive director of the People's Resource Center on Wheaton's channel 10. To view the video from the chat please see here. Wheaton College Posts Image of the Week via Facebook Wheaton College posted the Jan. 7 image of the week today on facebook. The image includes two Wheaton College alums: Andy Studebaker, of the …
Monday, January 10, 2011
Wheaton native and boxing champion, Mike Lee boxes in Las Vegas, Cantigny announces photo contest winners, library offers Craigslist class, dining set for sale, jobs posted on Craigslist and tweets of the day
Wheaton Native Boxing Champion Mike Lee Boxes in Las Vegas via Boxing News 24 Saturday, Feb. 26, boxing champion and Wheaton native Mike Lee returns to fight in Las Vegas. The 23 year old Benet Alum fought once before at The Palms Casino and Resort and currently holds a 3-0-0 record. Cantigny Announces Photo Contest Winners via Facebook Cantigny Park and Gardens announces its top three photo contest winners of 2009. The first place winner is Mary Lemak of Batavia. The second place winner is Lauren Fox of Glen Ellyn. The third place winner is Allan Delosreyes of Romeoville. Library Offers Craigslist Class via Facebook The Wheaton Public Library offers a class to learn the basics of Craigslist. The free classes explains how to buy, sell and…
Friday, January 7, 2011
Wheaton fifth-grader will hand out game ball at super bowl, bridal show at Cantigny, Goodwill seeks leader, free eating plan, Wheaton asks residents to remove snow from hydrants, triathlon, job fair, police decals for sale and tweets of the day
Wheaton Fifth-Grader Will Hand Out Game Ball at Super Bowl via Daily Herald Ava Childs, a Wheaton fifth-grader, won an essay contest where she wrote of her dream of becoming the first NFL female kicker. Childs, a diehard Chicago Bears fan, met Bears kicker Robbie Gould when he visited Briar Glen Elementary School to inform Childs that she had won the contest. Cantigny Announces Bridal Show via Facebook Cantigny announces bridal show for Sunday, Jan. 30 from 1-4p.m. The 3rd annual show takes place at Le Jardin. The cost for the show is $18 per person. Wheaton Goodwill Seeks Team Leader via Metro Chicago Jobs Goodwill seeks a team leader for its Wheaton location. The company looks to hire immediately for the full-time position. The …
Thursday, January 6, 2011
The DuPage Community Foundation gives grant, Wheaton junior named to the D3hoops.com team of the week, Cantigny seeks feedback, sale at Jeans and a Cute Top Shop, stamps for sale and tweets of the day
Former Wheaton College Student to Take Washington Supreme Court Justice Seat Friday via The Seattle Times The DuPage Community Foundation Gives Grant to The Hinsdale Historical Society via Pioneer Press The DuPage Community Foundation, based in Wheaton, awarded the Hinsdale Historical Society a grant from the 2010 Fall Discretionary Grant Cycle. The grant provides funding for the Historical Society's fashion costume exhibit this April. Wheaton Junior Named to the D3hoops.com Team of the Week via Wheaton College Athletics Wheaton College junior Lindsey Brenneman was named to the D3hoops.com Team of the Week. Brenneman received the honor for her efforts during the Taylor University Holiday Classic victories last week. Her season average is…
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Wheaton native starts for Minnesota Mavericks, Wok'n Fire job, real estate report, fundraiser at Chick-Fil-A, social media internship, Wheaton memorabilia on eBay, cars for sale and jobs on Craigslist and tweets of the day
Wheaton Native Phil Cook Starts for the Minnesota Mavericks via College Hockey News Phil Cook, a Wheaton native, made his debut for the Minnesota Mavericks at Minnesota State University during winter break last year where he started in all three playoff games. After only one year, the sophomore star now makes his mark on the ice on a nightly basis. Wheaton Wok'n Fire Now Hiring via Facebook Wok'n Fire is hiring employees for its new Wheaton location, 120 E. Liberty Dr., Wheaton. The restaurant wants energetic employees with two or more years experience. For more information about the position, or to set up an interview please call 630-665-1440. December Real Estate Report for Glen Ellyn and Wheaton Posted In the December real estate …
