Maybe in these cases, it is greener on other side of fence
The Mount Prospect Historical Society will hold its first Garden Walk since 2000 from noon to 4 p.m. this Sunday.
The walk, presented by with assistance from the Garden Club of Mount Prospect, will feature eight gardens including The Courtyard at Trinity United Methodist Church located at 605 W. Golf Road, and Moehling Park located next to Capannari Ice Cream at 10 S. Pine St.
"It is nice to bring back such a wonderful event," stated Jill Tumberger, committee co-chair. "It is great to be able to celebrate and share the beauty of Mount Prospect."
Tickets, priced at $10, may be purchased in advance from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at the Dietrich Friedrichs Museum, 101 S. Maple St., or on the day of the walk at Trinity United Methodist Church or Moehling Park.
Among the featured gardens is the Siwecki garden, which has been extensively landscaped with a pond and several other water containers; the Juracek garden more closely resembles a woodland retreat than a suburban back yard with its abundant plantings and meandering paths; and the intimate Haynes garden which features handmade birdhouses and flea market items from Door County.
The Ronge Garden features unusual miniature conifers, an extensive collection of hostas, and many varieties of annuals and perennials interspersed with hardscaping and sculptures. And the lovely Trinity Methodist courtyard garden is usually only seen by members of congregation.
The only public garden included on the walk is Moehling Park next door to Capannari's Ice Cream. A butterfly garden was established in Moehling Park five years ago. There are more than 15 varieties of plants to view. Most are prairie plants such as spiderwort, purple coneflowers, dill and milkweed.
By the way, if you order an ice cream at Capannari's when you stop by there during the walk, a portion of your order will be donated to the Historical Society.
The garden walk is sponsored by Kathy Uszler of The Plant Manager, whose personal garden will also be displayed that day.
All proceeds will benefit the Mount Prospect Historical Society's educational and preservation programs. For more information, contact the society at (847) 392-9006.
Lions raffle winners: Five people who purchased raffle tickets from the Mount Prospect Lions at the Village Fair last week walked away happy winners. Mayor Irvana Wilks chose the winning tickets during the entertainment Sunday night.
Dolores Berutez of Des Plaines was the grand prize winner. She got a four-day, three-night vacation package to Las Vegas.
Robert Smith of Mount Prospect took home the $1,500 package of Bosch power tools. Ed Murphy of Des Plaines won the color flat-screen television. Cesar De la Cruz of Elk Grove Village won an overnight getaway at the Sybaris Suites. And Bill Steiner of Woodstock won the adult bicycle.
Pediatric Brain Tumor picnic: Stacia and Steve Skinner and Denise and Bob Gruensfelder of Wa-Pella Avenue held their sixth annual pig roast for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation Sunday and raised an estimated $30,000 for the cause.
As in past years, children and adults enjoyed socializing as well as a dunk tank, baggo tournament, lots of games and even a live band. And the food was as abundant as always from the pig roasted by Steve Skinner to the appetizers, desserts and side dishes contributed by everyone who came. Denise Gruensfelder estimates that approximately 500 people attended this year.
New this year was an effort to collect used sports balls for children in need. Sixty of the balls were collected for the Rebound Sports Project.