Upcoming Events
Nature Play For All
Sunday, May 31st - 9:45am-1pm, 1pm-4:15pm
Morton Arboretum - 4100 Illinois Rt 53, Lisle
Join us for the special Nature Play for All event organized in collaboration with Benedictine University and SEASPAR, the South East Association for Special Parks and Recreation. We'll be helping children of all abilities play and explore nature through accessible activities in The Morton Arboretum’s lush 4-acre Children’s Garden. Activities include Painting with Nature, Planting a Seed, American Sign Language Story Time, Pond Exploration, and Sensory Hikes. LTWC members will be helping to facilitate these activities with other volunteers. This event does include free admission to the arboretum and snacks will be provided! Due to this, you must be a currently registered LTWC member and RSVP so we can give you your admission details. This is also a wonderful opportunity for us to share information about LTWC!
Visit https://mortonarb.org/explore/activities/childrens-family-programs/nature-play-for-all/ to learn more about the event.
RSVP which shift or shifts you'd like to Dawn at dyackley@lisleparkdistrict.org by Thursday May 28th if you’d like to join!
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Year End Large Group
Monday, June 8th - 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 at the 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!
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Garden Gait
Sunday, June 14th - 8am-10am AND 3:45-5pm
Lisle Depot Museum - 921 School St
Another fun outdoor event is the Lisle Women's Club's annual event - the Garden Gait! There will be two volunteer shifts available at the Lisle Depot Museum. Set-up will be from 8am - 10am and event take-down will be from 3:45pm -5pm. You're welcome to attend either shift or both! This event is all about gardening and supports the Lisle Women's Club. We'll be helping to set up their craft exhibition and refreshments areas. This means you'll also get the first look at the amazing items for sale during the event! Please let us know if you have any questions or would like to RSVP at dyackley@lisleparkdistrict.org. For more information about the event, visit https://www.lislewomansclub.org/garden-gait.
Summer Entertainment Series - multiple dates!
Van Kampen Stage in Community Park - 1800 Short St
Friday, July 3rd 5-10pm - Alt 101 AND Mike & Joe (fireworks after!)
Wednesday, July 8th 6:30-9pm - SEMPLE band
Wednesday, July 15th 6:30-9pm - Mickey Hatfield Band
Wednesday, July 22nd 6:30-9pm - Beyond the Blonde
Wednesday, July 29th 6:30-9pm - Billy Elton
The Lisle Summer Entertainment Series is back; bigger and better than ever! We'll be helping out by selling water and Gatorade during the shows, as well as help with set up and take down for the event. Join us for summer nights of great music, good vibes, and service hours! There will always be several food trucks available at each concert. The July 3rd show will have fireworks after!
If you plan on joining us, please RSVP and wear your LTWC shirt. Plan to get dropped off or park offsite!
If you have any questions or would like to RSVP, please 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!