Upcoming Events
Sole Hope
Thursday, September 24th - 7-8:30pm
Lisle Senior Center - 1925 Ohio St, Lisle
We'll be taking old jeans and turning them into new shoes for people in need! We'll trace patterns on donated denim and cut them out. Those cutouts will then be sent overseas to create jobs and shoes for people in Uganda. This event lets you go at your own pace, so join us for a fun stress reliver and earn service hours in the meantime!
If you'd like to learn more about the organization, please visit their website at http://www.solehope.org/.
If you have any questions or would like to RSVP, please email Dawn at dyackley@lisleparkdistrict.org.
Barkapalooza
Sunday, September 27th - 7am-10am
Lisle Community Park Bandshell - 1825 Short St, Lisle
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 and pups 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!
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Monthly Large Group
Monday, September 28th - 7pm-8:30pm
Lisle Senior Center - 1925 Ohio St, Lisle
Join us for the first Large Group of the 2026-2027 school year! Find out more about LTWC and see what's coming up this 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!
Also, let us know if there's anything you'd like to see at the meeting or in the group in general!
Have questions? Email Dawn at dyackley@lisleparkdistrict.org!
LEHSO Sale Set-Up
Thursday, October 1st - 5pm-8:30pm
Lisle Junior High School - 5207 Center Ave
The Lisle Elementary Home and School Organization is a group of parent volunteers that partner with the school and community dedicated to enhancing the quality of educational experiences for every student. To support their mission, they hold a Clothing and Toy Resale fundraiser twice per year. LTWC will be helping to sort items that are brought in by sellers. We will separate out different types of clothes, shoes, accessories, toys, games, and more! This will help the sale be organized so that shoppers can more easily find things they're interested in. Please wear your LTWC shirt!
If you have any questions or would like to RSVP for this event, please email Dawn at dyackley@lisleparkdistrict.org.
Scarecrow Scramble
Saturday, October 3rd - 2pm-8pm (estimate end time)
Lisle High School - 1800 Short St
This annual fundraising event is an evening race held by the Lisle Partners for Park 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! Before the race, we'll be helping to set up luminaries, tables, and tents for the event. For the races, we will be going out to different spots along the course to cheer on costumed runners and make sure they’re sticking to the course. We'll be supporting both the Youth Run and the main 5k! We will also help to pick up the luminaria used to light the way for runners after the last runner passes. Volunteers will get a cool Boo Crew t-shirt and a hot dog! Please dress warm; we will be outside! Please park in the North Lot of the high school if you plan to be at the full event. You could also get dropped off in the same lot.
A waiver is required - under the Partners for Parks tab register for “Scarecrow Scramble Volunteer”. This will serve as your RSVP.
For more information about Partners for Parks and the event, please visit http://lislepartnersforparks.org/scarecrowscramble.html
If you have any questions about anything, please email Dawn at dyackley@lisleparkdistrict.org.
Walk to End Alzheimer's
Sunday, October 4th - Various Shifts between 6am and 12:30pm
North Central College - Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium - 455 S Brainard St Naperville, IL 60540
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 - Event Programs
10:30am-12:30pm - Event Clean Up
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 you'd like to work to Dawn at dyackley@lisleparkdistrict.org. A signed waiver is required.
Monster Madness
Monday, October 17th - 2:30pm-6:30pm
Lisle Community Park - Gazebo across from the High School - 1800 Short St
This Halloween event is geared towards families and involves small carnival-style games for kids along with other fun activities like a pumpkin patch, inflatables, corn bin, face painting, and more! LTWC will be helping to run the games or activities and helping the event run smoothly. At 2:30pm we will help set up games and activities and make sure materials are in the right spots. From 3pm-6pm we will be running games and helping out families have a great time! At 6pm we will help to clean up and take down the event. Volunteers also get a cool t-shirt!!
A waiver is required and can be found here - Under the Special Events tab, register for Monster Madness Volunteer. Your waiver is your RSVP and is due by October 16th.
Further information about the event can be found at https://www.lisleparkdistrict.org/monstermadness.html
If you have any questions about anything, please email Dawn at dyackley@lisleparkdistrict.org.
Sleep Out Saturday
Saturday, November 7th through November 8th - 5pm through 7am
Community Park Bandshell - 1825 Short St
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 5pm 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. Wakeup 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 or bring cash/check donations with you on the night of the event
- register with LTWC by Friday, November 6th
- 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.
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!