Upcoming Events
Operation Support Our Troops
Saturday, April 25th - 11:30am-1:30pm
OSOT Warehouse - 1989 University Lane, Suite A in Lisle
Operation Support Our Troops is an amazing local organization whose mission is to support the morale and well-being of American forces by providing comfort, resources and education to them and their families both while they are deployed in harm’s way as well as after their return. We will be visiting their warehouse to help them make care packages to send to our troops. The warehouse is located at 1989 University Lane, Suite A, Lisle, IL 60532. This is walking distance from the Park District building!
Spots for this event are limited so please RSVP if you're able to make it! We'd love to see you there!
Feel free to visit their website at https://www.osotamerica.org/ if you'd like to learn more about the organization and their work.
Please email Dawn at dyackley@lisleparkdistrict.org if you have any questions or would like to RSVP.
Park District Dance Recital - Two dates!
Friday, May 1st - 4-6:45pm
Saturday, May 2nd - 10:30-12:30pm
Lisle High School Auditorium - 1800 Short St
The Lisle Park District offers several great classes for young dancers in a variety of styles, and there will be a spring dance recital to showcase their hard work! We’ve been asked to help out during the recital by guiding the dancers on and off the stage during the show and keeping them company while they wait for their turn. We might also help with other positions like collecting tickets and handing out programs. Help our dancers show off what they've learned!
Rehearsal on Friday will let the kids practice getting on and off stage in their groups. They'll also be running through their dances to practice one more time on the big stage.
Saturday morning is the big show! We'll welcome hundreds of family and friends to enjoy the talents of each class.
We hope you can join us! You don't have to attend both days, but we'd love to see you if you can! If you have any questions or if you can make it to either event, please let us know at dyackley@lisleparkdistrict.org.
Tailwagger Trot
Sunday, May 3rd - 8am-10:30am
Lisle Bandshell in front of Sea Lion Aquatic Park - 1825 Short St
This May, the Lisle Park District is hosting the second annual Tailwagger Trot! For this fun 5k, participants are invited to bring their pups along as they race through the beautiful course in Community Park. LTWC will be guiding runners, cheering on the participants, and helping with any other tasks the directors might need. We have some fun signs to hold along the course or feel free to make one yourself! Make some pawsitive memories with our human community members and dozens of dogs!
Additional information about the race itself (and the signup if you'd like to run!) can be found here: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Lisle/TailwaggerTrot
If you have any questions or if you'd like to RSVP, please let us know at dyackley@lisleparkdistrict.org. Hope to see you there!
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May Large Group
Monday, May 11th - 7pm-8:30pm
Lisle Senior Center - 1925 Ohio St, Lisle
Join us for the final Large Group of the 2025-2026 school year! We'll learn about many upcoming service projects, do some fun activities, and exercise an important life skill. Feel free to bring a friend! We'll take a look back at what we've accomplished this year and check out future plans.
Also, let us know if there's anything you'd like to see meeting or in the group in general!
If you can, click here to let us know you're coming!
Have questions? Email Dawn at dyackley@lisleparkdistrict.org!
Recaps
Sleep Out Saturday
Saturday, November 1st through November 2nd
In early November, hundreds of DuPage County community members gave up their beds for a night in support of those who don't have the choice. We met at the bandshell, had a brief discussion about the event, and then traveled to the rally at College of DuPage to meet other participants. There we had freshly made soup and bread, heard stories about graduates of the Bridge Communities program, and learned more about what the organization does.
Together we helped a local family have a warm shelter and access to resources for 12 nights!
Special shoutout to Lucas C for being our top fundraiser!
If you weren't able to make it to the event but would still like to help, please consider donating on our Participant page. Any amount helps! You can find our page here - > SOS event website
Other ongoing projects
Phil's Friends
Every Tuesday - 5:30pm-7:30pm
213 West Wesley Street, Unit 104, Wheaton
Last year, we made fleece blankets and donated them to Phil's Friends to support cancer patients. This year, we welcome you to join the organization at their Wheaton location to help them further! You'll help in a variety of ways, from possibly cutting and tying more fleece blankets, stenciling and coloring care package boxes, packing care packages and coloring their monthly Cards of Hope.
Have questions? Email Dawn at dyackley@lisleparkdistrict.org!
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!
House 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!