UPCOMING EVENTS

Upcoming Events

Walk to End Alzheimer's

Sunday, September 15th - Various Shifts between 6am and 3pm

North Central College - Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium

New service event this year! Join us at North Central College for this impactful walk. By volunteering at this event, we're supporting the efforts of everyone involved; from the participants and their families to the members of the Alzheimer's Association. All funds raised by participants through Walk to End Alzheimer's further the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer's Association. Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia. It is a progressive disease beginning with mild memory loss and involves parts of the brain that control thought, memory, and language.

Several shifts are available! You can sign up for just one or as many as you'd like!

6am-8am - Event Set Up

8:30am-10:30am - Program of Event - to see what stations you can volunteer at, click here!

10:30am-12:30pm - Event Clean Up

Additional Opportunity 1pm-3pm - Unloading supplies at the ALZ office in Lisle

If you'd like to sign up to volunteer at this event or would like more information about any part, please reach out which times/stations you'd like to work to Jenny Michalski at jemichalski@alz.org! You can also reach out to Dawn at dyackley@lisleparkdistrict.org.

September Large Group Meeting

Monday, September 16th - 7pm-8:30pm

Lisle Senior Center

Join us for our September Large Group Meeting! We'll discuss upcoming service opportunities, learn about the pillars of character, and find out more about our community.

Registration is now open online for both semesters of the 2024-25 year at https://www.lisleparkdistrict.org/ or in person at the park district! You can also register at Large Groups or service projects if you have a parent with you.

We will be registering by semesters this year. Registration is required to help us keep information accurate, fund supplies like T-shirts and awards, and otherwise support our group's mission.

Barkapalooza

Sunday, September 29th - 7:30am-10:30am with additional opportunities through 2:30pm

Lisle Community Park Bandshell

This event is run by the West Suburban Humane Society and is held annually in our very own Community Park to benefit the animals at the shelter that are waiting to be adopted. People come from all over DuPage County with their dogs to the event, which has many dog-themed booths and activities. There will be a 5k race, Pet Expo, pet costume parade, pet contests, live entertainment, and more!

LTWC will have a spot on the race course handing out water to runners in the 5k and the 1k walk from 7am-10am. We'll also be helping cheer on runners finishing the race! If you'd like to join LTWC for this part, please email Dawn at dyackley@lisleparkdistrict.org.

Please park across the street at the Lisle High School (1800 Short St) and wear your LTWC shirt!

If you'd like, there are other opportunities available throughout the event! For those, please feel free to sign up at the following link - Volunteers: 2024 Barkapalooza! (signupgenius.com). These will still count as LTWC hours!

For a complete list of events, tables, sponsors, food, and more, please visit https://www.wshs-dg.org/barkapalooza.

Scarecrow Scramble Bag Stuffing

Monday, September 30th - 7pm-8pm

Lisle Park District Recreation Center - MP1 & 2

Scarecrow Scramble is an annual fundraising event in the form of an evening race held by the Lisle Partners for Parks Foundation. The funds raised help the Lisle community by offering scholarships for families who otherwise could not afford to participate in recreation programs, contributing to the beautification of parks and protection of natural resources, supporting and enhancing community programs and promoting recreational opportunities. They also directly support our group!

For this event, we will be packing the race bags that each runner will get with flyers, promotional items, and other fun supplies!

If you'd like to join us for this event, please email Dawn at dyackley@lisleparkdistrict.org.

Sleep Out Saturday

Saturday, November 2nd through November 3rd - 5:30pm through 7am

Lisle Community Park Bandshell

Though it's still a few months away, it's not too early to start fundraising for this incredible overnight event! For this event, we will be sleeping outside overnight in boxes or tents to raise awareness for homelessness in DuPage County. As part of the event, participants will need to raise funds for Bridge Communities, an organization that works with local homeless families. Everyone will meet at the bandshell at 5:30pm in front of Sea Lion Aquatic Park (1825 Short St, Lisle). We will travel together to a rally at College of DuPage where we will learn about what Bridge Communities does, hear stories from people that Bridge Communities has helped, and enjoy soup and bread prepared by the COD Culinary Program. We will then come back to the Bandshell where we'll set up for the night and talk about ways to help those in need in our community. There will be a bonfire before we turn in for the night! Breakfast will be at 6am, and pick-up will be at 7am.

To participate in this event, you must:

- fundraise at least $35 (this is the amount it costs for Bridge Communities to house a family for one night)

- You can choose to fundraise online through our link - https://www.bridgecommunities.org/sleep-out-saturday/teenswithcharacter or bring cash/check donations with you on the night of the event

- register with LTWC by Friday, November 1st

- You can register in person at the Lisle Park District or online at https://secure.rec1.com/IL/lisle-park-district-il/catalog. We are the final option under teen programs.

If you'd like to join us for this event or have any questions at all, please email Dawn at dyackley@lisleparkdistrict.org.

Recaps

Kick-Off Large Group Meeting!

We were so excited to have our first meeting of the 2024-2025 school year! We will played some fun games while we get to know one another and learned about the group. We talked about upcoming service projects, the President's Volunteer Service Award, leadership opportunities, and how to build life skills that will not only support your own goals but our community as well. If you missed this meeting, no worries! We have meetings monthly and multiple service opportunities each month. You are welcome to join us anytime!

We will be registering by semesters this year. Registration is required to help us keep information accurate, fund supplies like T-shirts and awards, and otherwise support our group's mission.

Other ongoing projects

Sole Hope

Hello Lisle Teens! We have a special continuing service event that makes use of old jeans and other denim. If you'd like to donate, please bring any of these items to any LTWC events or drop them off at the park district. Thank you!

Here is a link to Sole Hope's website

Everyday Volunteering

Feel free to volunteer using the ideas below, or come up with your own!

Letter Writing

There are many options for organizations/causes to write letters to. If you'd like to write a letter or make a card, please drop it off at the park district and we'll be sure to send it out for you. Whether it's one letter or a dozen, any would be greatly appreciated! Write inspirational quotes, tell them about your day, send them a story, etc. It's all up to you!

Military

Write letters or make cards for our troops to thank them for their service. These brave people give up so much to keep us safe. Let's show them we appreciate their sacrifice. These letters and cards will be given to Chaplain Heroes to distribute to troops around the world.

Senior Citizens

Many senior citizens feel isolated due to health concerns. This is an incredibly lonely time for many, so let's cheer them up and let them know we are thinking of them. These cards and letters will be sent to a local extended care facility.

Sole Hope

Write letters or make cards for people in Uganda receiving our Sole Hope donations! Many people in Uganda go without shoes and that leads to some painful health conditions. The recipients of our shoe patterns also love hearing from the people that send them! These letters and cards with be sent with our patterns donation to Uganda.

Litter Pickup

Though the weather has gotten colder, it's still nice to get outside and get some fresh air. If you go on a walk and want to help the environment, bring a trash bag and a pair of gloves with you. Pick up any trash you find and throw it away in a garbage can when you're back. Any little bit helps! Be sure to recycle if you can and stay safe!

Fall/Winter Cleaning

It's always a good time to clean up around the house. Spring cleaning doesn't have to stay in spring! Pick a small part of your house and sort through it. If you find articles of clothing, housewares, school supplies, or other items that you don't need but someone else could use, put it to the side. Ask your parents to donate the items to people in need. Helpful tip: Give the items to a organization like your local Food Bank, Homeless Shelter, or Animal Shelter. Many places are looking for specific items that will be very gracious for your donation!