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Village hosts successful annual Meet the Easter Bunny event The Village of Bensenville’s annual Meet the Easter Bunny event was a hopping success, drawing families from across the community for a day of springtime fun and festive cheer. Held at Bensenville’s Center Theatre, the event offered families the chance to take photos with the Easter Bunny, enjoy sweet treats from Sundaes Too Ice Cream Shoppe, and celebrate the Easter holiday.
The free event saw a steady stream of visitors who eagerly posed for pictures with the Easter Bunny, and enjoyed an afternoon filled with smiles. Families were also treated to a selection of delicious ice cream treats, making for a truly festive experience. “We’re happy to see so many families come together for this annual tradition,” said Village President Frank DeSimone. “It’s heartwarming to see everyone
creating special memories year after year. It’s events like these that bring our community closer and create lasting connections.” The Village of Bensenville looks forward to continuing this tradition in the years to come, offering more opportunities for families to celebrate and enjoy time together. For more information about upcoming events in Bensenville, visit bensenville.il.us or call 630-594-1010.
Bensenville Park District to honor Mother Earth April 26
Join the Bensenville Park District in celebrating Earth Day with three separate activities and events on Saturday, April 26. Presented by Grand Subaru of Bensenville, the park district will host an e-recycling SUBMITTED PHOTOS Bensenville Independent and document shred event in Bensenville Deputy Village Clerk Corey Williamsen and his family (top right), and the water park parking lot 8-10 Village Trustee Ann Franz and Village President Frank DeSimone (above), strike a a.m., a volunteer cleanup event pose with the Easter Bunny during the village’s annual Meet the Easter Bunny event at Varble and Breiter-Palm held April 6. Parks from 10-11:45 a.m. and a family Earth Day celebration at Fischer Farm from noon-3 p.m. In-district residents are invited to take part in the e-recycling and shred event from 8-10 a.m. in the Bensenville Water Park parking lot, 1100 W. Wood St., for free. Experts recommend immediately shredding documents such as credit card or utility bills, sales receipts (unless the items purchased have warranties), sales and ATM cash with-
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drawal receipts and junk mail credit card offers in addition to old pay stubs, bank statements and medical bills that have been paid. Also, shred any tax-related documents more than 7 years old. Electronics will also be collected for recycling at the water park parking lot. Vehicles may drop off unlimited approved electronic devices for free. Grand Subaru will also be collecting hard-to-recycle batteries and bulbs to recycle through its in-house recycling center at the dealership. A downloadable list of approved recyclable electronics is provided on the Bensenville Park District website. Volunteer to help clean and beautify Varble and Breiter-Palm Parks from 10-11:45 a.m. Meet at the Deer Grove Leisure Center (DGLC), 1000 W. Wood St., and pick up a free
T-shirt, while supplies last, before heading to the park. Water will be provided. Volunteers will also receive a food voucher redeemable at the Fischer Farm Family Earth Day Celebration. Register in advance at the DGLC or call (630) 766-7015. Attendees of the free Family Earth Day Celebration at Fischer Farm—16W680 Grand Ave. in Bensenville—will learn how to reduce their carbon footprint through demos, giveaways, arts and crafts, interactive displays and Earth-friendly craft vendors. Jump around in the jungle-themed bounce house and take a sapling home to plant. Delicious food will be available for purchase from an on-site food truck! A full list of Earth Day events and activities can be found online at BvilleParks. org/EarthDay.
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