Northbrook World War II vet to share his story

Earl D. Epsteen, a Northbrook resident who served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy during World War II, will share his experiences with an audience at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, at the Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St.

The program is being co-sponsored by the library and the Mount Prospect Historical Society in honor of Veterans Day.

Titled "World War II Stories You Won't Find in History Books," Epsteen's program will describe in vivid detail how he transported troops to Omaha Beach in support of the D-Day invasion and how his transport ship survived a direct hit by a German torpedo.

He will also discuss how, as a member of a top secret Navy unit assigned to Gen. George Patton's Third Army, he played a significant role in helping Patton cross the Rhine River into Germany.

If you would like to preview the program or cannot be there that night, you can watch an interview with Epsteen at www.mppl.org. Go to the "about us" area and click on "Library Life television." There you will see a list of recorded segments and you can choose the Epsteen interview.

If you would like to attend the lecture, register by phoning (847) 253-5675 or log onto mppl.org/events.

Free emergency kits for seniors: Eagle Scout candidate Andrew Hoefert and his fellow Scouts from Boy Scout Troop 23 will be distributing emergency kits to seniors for use during a crisis at 2 p.m., Saturday, at village hall, 50 S. Emerson St.

Any household that includes a resident of Mount Prospect over the age of 60 is eligible to receive a kit which contains essential items to sustain life in any kind of a crisis ranging from a tornado to a power outage to a terrorist attack. Residents will also be instructed in the use of the kits.

Supplies are limited so only one kit per household will be distributed and you must phone the Mount Prospect Human Services Department at 847-870-5680 to register if you plan to pick up a kit on Saturday.

Fall Band Concert: The Mount Prospect Community Band will hold its fall concert at 2 p.m., Sunday at Forest View Educational Center, 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. Tickets are $7 in advance and $9 at the door.

Some of the world's most beloved melodies will be performed including "Finlandia," "Blue Danube Waltz," "Carmina Burana" and "Romeo and Juliet." Guest soloists are Allan Kaye for a Rachmaninoff piano concerto and Paulina Swiatowiec for a Tchaikovsky violin concerto.

The Community Band is sponsored by the Mt. Prospect Park District. For tickets or more information, phone Teri Wirkus at (847) 640-1000.

"Then and Now" 2009 calendar: The Mount Prospect Historical Society has released its third annual calendar. This year's calendar features interesting "then-and-now" views of Mount Prospect.

Historically speaking, Mount Prospect has come a long way in a short time. From a rural farm community to a thriving modern suburb, the shots contained in the calendar are a

great primer for anyone interested in Village history, according to Greg Peerbolte, executive director of the Society.

The calendars cost $10 and are available at the Mount Prospect Historical Society, 101 S.

Maple St.; Busse Car Wash, 113 E. Prospect Ave.; the Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St.; Millie's Hallmark, 1024 S. Elmhurst Rd.; Busse Flowers, 100 E. Northwest Hwy.; ByteMe! Computer Sales & Services, Inc., 718 E. Northwest Hwy.; and Keefer's Pharmacy, 5 W. Prospect Ave., all located in Mount Prospect.