The Fourteenth Annual Concert in the Park fundraiser includes dinner, a chance to win the door prize of a television, games and musical entertainment.
(photo courtesy of Ruben Pineda)
Scholarship Pageant Winners
Miss Mexican Heritage 2017 is Bianca Reyes, First Princess is Joanne Andrade and Second Princess is Vanessa Delgado. The 2016 royal court were Suheall Diaz, Miss Mexican Heritage; Stephanie Mata, First Princess; and Alma Rios, Second Princess.
(photos courtesy of Daniel and Associates Real Estate)
Pageant Is Educational
The contestants for Miss Mexican Heritage gave a presentation on their selected states of Mexico. they were Joanne Andrade representing Zacatecas, Leslie Soto representing Michoacan, Maritza Cuautle representing Ouertaro, Bianca Reyes representing Jalisco, Karen Amaro representing Estate De Mexico and Vanessa Delgado representing Guanajuato.
(photos courtesy of Anna Saake)
Perfect Day to Move with the Mayor
At the Saturday, September 3, Move with the Mayor Challenge, 151 persons registered. Families and staff at Currier and Wegner schools participated in the walk.
(photos courtesy of Healthy West Chicago-Lori Chassee)
Luncheon Honors Mexican-American Leaders
As part of the Mexican Independence Day festival, Mexican Cultural Center DuPage is presenting its First Lifetime Achievement Award to Emma Rios, a long time resident of West Chicago. She and other past and present Mexican-American local leaders are honored at a luncheon.
(photo courtesy of Mexican Cultural Center DuPage)
A Fun Look at American History
WeGo Drama at West Chicago Community High School begins its 2017-18 season with the comedy “The Complete History of America (Abridged)” by Adam Long, Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor.
(photos courtesy of Community High School District 94)
Smith Captures Nature Through Looking Glasses
“Nature” by photographer Mike Smith is the exhibit for the month of September at Gallery 200.
(photo courtesy of Gallery 200)
Miss Mexican Heritage Contestants
Mexican Cultural Center DuPage hosts the Fifth Annual Miss Mexican Heritage Scholarship Pageant. Contestants and their chosen states are Joanne Andrade representing Zacatecas, Leslie Soto representing Michoacan, Maritza Cuautle representing Ouertaro, Bianca Reyes representing Jalisco, Karen Amaro representing Estate De Mexico and Vanessa Delgado representing Guanajuato.
(photos courtesy of Mexican Cultural Center DuPage)
Award Winning Parade Participants
Dave Sabathne, President/CEO of Western DuPage Chamber of Commerce, presented awards to participants in the 2017 Railroad Days parade. Ron Benner and Fredericka Krauss-Howard were recognized as the Grand Marshals. The West Chicago Park District Theater Program won the Grand Marshal Award. Winning the Heritage Award was Power Boxing &Fitness. Happiness n’ Hair II won the Turner Award.Dan Rakow was the recipient of the Citizen Award.
(photos courtesy of Western DuPage Chamber of Commerce)
Mayor presents Key to City to BAPS Mandir
Mayor Ruben Pineda presented the Key to the City and a proclamation to the BAPS Mandir. Accepting the Key and proclamation on behalf of the members was Nemish Jani.
(photos courtesy of Western DuPage Chamber of Commerce)