Chance to say what is 'wonderful' about town
What person, place or thing in Mount Prospect do you find truly amazing? What or who do you think is a wonder of our suburban world?
The Mount Prospect Historical Society wants to know. They are looking for nominations for the Seven Wonders (past and present) of Mount Prospect and would like to hear from the public by May 15.
If you have something or someone you would like to nominate, fill out a form explaining what it is you would like to nominate, why you think it is a wonder, and return it to the Historical Society (Seven Wonders c/o The Mount Prospect Historical Society 101 S. Maple St., Mount Prospect, IL 60056). The forms can be picked up at the historical society, the Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St., or village hall, 50 S. Emerson St.; or you can download one from www.mtphistory.org.
Between now and May 15 you can nominate a building, a park, a business, a person, an organization or anything you think is a wonder in the community.
When all the submissions have been gathered, the society will set up voting spaces around the village where members of the community can vote by making donations.
The winners will be the seven "wonders" which raise the most through donations throughout the summer.
Funds raised through this project will be used to support the Mount Prospect Historical Society's work to preserve community history.
The winners will be announced at the Society's Back to School Bash at Bogie's on Aug. 22. Phone (847) 392-9006.
"Brats in Space": River Trails Middle School students will present an original musical titled "Brats in Space" at 7 p.m., Thursday, April 10, in the school gym, 1000 N. Wolf Road, Mount Prospect. Under the direction of Mark Detzner, 25 students will sing and dance this original story written by RTMS music teacher Steve Flowers. For more information about the show, phone (847) 298-1750, ext. 214.
Drop off old prescriptions: The Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County has initiated a program through which members of the community can dispose of outdated medications -- both prescription and over-the-counter -- in a safe manner which keeps them out of our water supply. There is now a drop-off container at the Mount Prospect Fire Department, 112 E. Northwest Hwy., where residents can dispose of medications. All medications must be in the original closed and puncture-proof container. replacement containers are also available at the fire department if a resident needs one. Drop off hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Asian tales: Storyteller Anne Shimojima will entertain children and their parents with a graceful and spirited presentation of Asian folktales at 11 a.m. April 12 at the Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. The Super Saturday program is part of the library's Asian Heritage Month, sponsored by the Mount Prospect Public Library Foundation.
With 30 years of experience as a school library media specialist, Shimojima is an expert with children and she has a rich knowledge of storytelling and a keen ear for performance. To register for this program, log onto www.mppl.org/events or phone (847) 253-5675.