Community Events

Destination Imagination
Destination Imagination (DI) Destination Imagination (DI) is having a zoom information session for anyone interested in learning about DI for next year. DI is a STEAM problem-solving competition for kids K-12 with parent coaches. The teams of 4-7 kids create a skit with specific creative & technical components and also practice building & acting instant challenges. More information, including the info session, at the Wilmette DI webpage.

Event Date: 5/5/25

Link: https://www.mckenziepta.com/destination-imagination


Wilmette Baseball Association
Registration is now open for Wilmette Baseball Association's (WBA) Buddy Baseball program at www.wilmettebaseball.org.  This is an opportunity for children with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities between 7-22 years old living in New Trier Township to play baseball guided by a teen buddy on and off the field.  Questions? Contact Jeff Kost at [email protected].

Share Our Spare "Stuff the Truck" Event:
Clean out your old baby and kid gear! Share Our Spare is holding a "Stuff the Truck" event on May 10th from 10a-12pm in the back parking lot of the Wilmette Rec Center (3000 Glenview Ave.). Please bring new diapers and wipes as well as gently used baby gear, baby/toddler clothes, small toys, and books to share with needy families in Chicago. Please see https://shareourspare.org/donate-items/#accepted-items for a full list of accepted items. Kona Ice will also be present and donating 15% of proceeds to Share Our Spare! Contact Lauren at 630-640-6392 for more info.

Two upcoming events by the Oulimette Foundation!
paddle event
open water swim event

Register for NEW TRIER SUMMER DANCE CAMPS
 https://newtrier.revtrak.net/rw-summer-youth-sports
NT Summer Dance Camp

Junior Trevian Lacrosse offers programs for K-8th graders in New Trier School District and also offer Turtle Lacrosse for K-2nd graders.
Registration is now open for the spring season.

Wilmette's Troop 9
Are your 5-8 graders looking for outdoor adventure, friendship, service, and leadership opportunities?
Wilmette's Troop 9 is the place for all of these and more!
Join Troop 9 every Monday night at 7 pm at St. Joseph School (NE corner of Ridge & Lake)
while District 39 is in session for exciting activities, outdoor adventures, and the chance to make lifelong friends.
Contact [email protected] for more information.

PASS39
The Parent Association for Student Services (PASS) in District 39
is a parent organization comprised of parents of children with learning, behavioral and emotional challenges within District 39.
PASS39's mission is to facilitate and promote communication and teamwork between parents of children who receive support and services in D39 schools.
For more information, visit the PASS39 website or to be added to the private Facebook group or to receive newsletters, email [email protected].  

New Trier Township Services
739 Elm Street, Winnetka
Food Pantry 10am - 4pm weekdays;
Emergency Financial Assistance, Legal Aid Clinic, property tax assistance,
social service referrals and other available resources
go to www.newtriertownship.com for more information
 
Wilmette Food Pantry
Provides grocery & seasonal produce
Tuesdays 10:30 - 11:30 am