Dupage News for April 9, 2009

Dupage Election Results
I admit it. I didn't vote this week. And apparently not many of us did. But in case you still care who won, here ya' go! Our lives are impacted by who wins these local elections in ways we aren't always aware of. But it is good to know who is making the decisions for our community.

Easter
A very comprehensive list of worship services this weekend throughout our area. If you are wanting to attend a service on Good Friday or Easter Sunday, click the link and flip through the pages to find the worship style and times that are the best fit for you.

An Egg Hunt at Whole Foods in Wheaton or Naperville
Wheaton: Saturday the 11th. Enjoy a free morning with the easter bunny which includes the kids (4-7) painting their own egg and doing an egg hunt in the store. Register at the customer service desk. 10am-12
Naperville: Saturday the 11th. An afternoon of easter fun including dying eggs and decorating cupcakes will all natural dyes. Also sample a variety of holiday dinner ideas throughout the store. 12-3pm

More Easter Activities...
A Free Egg Hunt at Cantigny Park Sat. 11th 10:30-12:30 with different hunts for different age groups (parking fee still applies). No registration required.
Breakfast with the Bunny at Brookfield Zoo Sat. 11th, 9:00 and 11:00 seatings. From $18.50child/$26.00 adult (members) $24.50child/$36.00adult (non-members) (children under 3 free). Register online.
Naperville Park District Sat. 11th 27th Annual Egg Hunt 10:00sharp! (free)


Sprucing up Downtown
Many local downtown areas, including Downtown Wheaton, are seeing signs of their own spring with new business moving in and beginning to thrive even in the midst of this economic downturn. People seem to be rallying to support local businesses and business owners from the community.


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