Here's your chance to own one of the spectacular rain barrels that have been on display all summer long!  Come to the Auciton on Friday, September 10. 

Silent auction 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Live auction 7:00 pm

Come to bid, enjoy live music by Jim Peterik, or sample some food from local La Grange restaurants.

It's sure to be a great night for our charity, Pets and Pals.

Tell your friends!!!

Come to the La Grange Public Library for an informative event,  Water Conservation in Your Backyard. 

Learn how to conserve water in your own back yard. Water conservation specialist Jim Kleinwachter from The Conservation Foundation will give you tips on how to moderate water usage in your yard during these hot, dry summer months.

The Library always brings us informative and important programs, this is another one you should not miss!!!

It's Pet Parade weekend and the weather was just right for rain barrels but not so good for parades.  It rained cats and dogs!  Everyone took it in stride though and the parade went off without a hitch.  The weather is clearing up now so put on your walking shoes and get into town for the carnival!  We stopped by this morning and it looks like it's going to be fun for the whole family.

Did we mention how great the rainbarrels look?  They're all out on the street and we can't believe the overwhelming response we've received about them already.  Our sponsors and artists really went above and beyond in creating the artwork for this summer.  Did you get a chance to see some during the parade?  You can go to our barrel showcase and also vote for your favorite.  Get out and about La Grange and see them all!

Don't forget that next weekend is the Live Recycled Art Demonstration at La Grange Village Hall.  

Artist Jason Mack will create a colorful sculpture entirely from the recycled glass
gathered from the community.

What once was waste will become a masterpiece.  Walk to town and bring glass from your recycle bin!

Be sure to check out our events page for interesting, educational, and fun plans for the summer.  Top of the list is the Live Recycled Art Demonstration in June.  Bring your old glass and watch it become something beautiful right before your eyes.  The final sculpture will be on display all summer.  This is truly a fascinating experience for young and old!

The first of the finished barrels arrived today at Douglas Auto Body, who is graciously donating the sealing of all the barrels for the event.  We can't believe how great they look!  We're very excited to see them all over town this summer.  Be sure to check them out along with your local La Grange businesses!

La Grange has many wonderful shops and restaurants to enjoy this season.  If you live in the area you can help feed the economic growth of your community by shopping locally.  La Grange offers many options - restaurants, gifts, clothing, crafts, health, fun events, a seasonal farmer's market. If you really want to make a difference why not walk to town rather than drive?  You help your environment, get some exercise, and can enjoy the beauty of La Grange as you make your way.   

Now that the weather is getting warmer it's a good time to start preparing for your garden.  Get your vegetable seeds and seedlings going now for planting soon so you can harvest your own produce.  Water it all summer long with rain saved in your rain barrel.  Good for you and good for the planet.

Did you know that the average American uses 140-170 gallons of water per day?

We're so excited to kick off this season's summer art project.  See our events page for more details.