Lilac Time 2008 Events and Programs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 28, 2008

Lombard, IL - Celebrate Spring in the Lombard Park District's Lilacia Park! Enjoy 1,200 lilacs and 25,000 tulips, as well as historic tours, plant sales, arts & crafts, concerts, a 5K race and more! Registration may be required for some of these events. Refer to the number listed in the schedule, or visit www.lombardparks.com or call (630) 620-7322 for more information.

Saturday, April 26
" Lombard PRIDE Day Clean-up - 8 a.m.
Meet at Village Hall for pick-up of supplies and then various locations. For more information, call (630) 620-5718.
" Men's 12" Lilac Tournament - 8:30 a.m.

Friday, May 2
" Little Lady Lilac Ball - 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 3
" Lilacia Park Sketching Tour - 10 - 11 a.m.
" Lilac Queen Coronation - 1 p.m.
Join us as the 2008 Lilac Queen is crowned, continuing a Lilac Village tradition more than 70 years ago.
" Lilac Heritage Tour - 2 p.m.
" Concert in the Park Salty Dogs - 3 p.m.

Sunday, May 4
" Lilac Time Motorcycle Poker Run - 9 a.m.
Call (630) 629-9622 for more information.
" Lilac Time Art and Craft Fair - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
For information, call the Lombard Area Chamber of Commerce (630) 627-5040.
" Lilac Heritage Tour - 2 p.m.
" Lilac Café - 1 - 4 p.m.
For more information, call the Lombard Bible Church at (630) 629-0307.
" Concert in the Park Dooley Brothers - 2 p.m.

Monday, May 5
" Lilacia Park Open to Public - 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Tuesday, May 6
" Lilac Heritage Tour - 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.

Thursday, May 8
" Lilac Heritage Tour - 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.
" Lilac Sale - 3 - 7 p.m.
For information, call the Lombard Garden Club at (630) 495-1920.
" Lilacia Park Plant Sale - 3 - 7 p.m.

Friday, May 9
" Lilac Sale - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
For information, call the Lombard Garden Club at (630) 495-1920.
" Lilacia Park Plant Sale - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
" Lilac Ball at the Carlisle - 6:30 p.m.
For information, call the Lombard Area Chamber of Commerce (630) 627-5040.

Saturday, May 10
" Lilac Sale - 8 a.m. - Sold Out
For information, call the Lombard Garden Club at (630) 495-1920.
" Lilacia Park Plant Sale - 8 a.m. - Sold Out
" Watercolor Painting in the Park - 10 a.m.
" Helen Plum Library Garden Party - 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Helen Plum Library (630) 627-0316.
" Concert in the Park The Impact of Brass - 1 p.m.
" Lilac Heritage Tour - 2 p.m.

Sunday, May 11
" Mothers' Day Brunch - 9 a.m., 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.
" Concert in the Park Chicago Skyliners - 1 p.m.
" Lilac Heritage Tour - 2 p.m.
" Trolley Ride of Historic Homes - 3 p.m.
Lombard Historical Society (630) 629-1885

Monday, May 12
" Open to the Public - 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Tuesday, May, 13
" Celebrate Spring! Drop-in storytime in the park - 10 a.m.
Meet at Library Plaza (630) 627-0316.
" Lilac Heritage Tour - 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.

Wednesday, May 14
" Celebrate Spring! Drop-in storytime in the park - 10 a.m.
Meet at Library Plaza (630) 627-0316.
" Old Fashioned Tea Party - 1 p.m.

Thursday, May 15
" Teddy Bear Tea - 2 p.m.
" Lilac Heritage Tour - 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.

Friday, May 16
" Lilacia Park Beer Tasting - 7 - 9 p.m.

Saturday, May 17
" Lilac Time Mutt Strut 5K & 1 Mile Walk - 8 a.m.
" Lilac Pancake Breakfast - 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Enjoy a pancake breakfast! Proceeds benefit the Lombard/Villa Park Food Pantry.
" Kid's Day in Lilacia Park - 1 - 3 p.m.
" Lombard Junior Women's Club Kid's Craft - 1 - 3 p.m.
" Lombard Park District Performing Troupe - 1 p.m.
" Lilac Heritage Tour - 2 p.m.
" Dave Rudolf's Beach Party - 2 p.m.
" Lilac Time Auction - 5 p.m.
For more information, call First Church of Lombard at (630) 629-2630.
" Lilacia Park Wine Tasting - 7 - 9 p.m.

Sunday, May 18
" Lilac Parade…Great Americans - 1:30 p.m.
For information, call the parade committee at (630) 415-2079.
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