Members of Boy Scout Troop 69 and Pack 69 participated in a service project on the grounds of St. Helena’s Episcopal Church April 16, trimming branches and cleaning up the spacious grounds in anticipation of spring. Scouting encourages volunteerism and Troop 69 has completed several service projects at St. Helena’s, said Scoutmaster Ken Zolnierczyk. The Scout Oath says to "help other people at all times" and the final ranks in Boy Scouts — Star, Life and Eagle — require scouts to complete community service hours, said Zolnierczyk.

About six deer traveled through our yard on Lakewood Circle Friday feasting on whatever greenery the winter hadn't killed off. It's not uncommon for my family and me to see deer passing through the yard, but we've never seen six together. It was quite picturesque to see the deer grazing along side the cardinals and finches at the bird feeders and the persistent squirrels digging for nuts. The deer lingered for a while and two decided to lie down and take a breather. I crept close enough to steal a photo of this deer settling into a food coma.    

The Peanuts gang is celebrating Christmas among the snowmen, illuminated reindeer and other Christmas decorations along Walredon Ave.  This holiday season, Patch will be on the look-out for the Clark Griswolds ("Christmas Vacation," anyone?) of Burr Ridge. We will share some of the best decorations we've seen in town and invite you to upload your own.

Wander down Ashton Drive for a sweet Christmas experience. The snow-covered rolling terrain in this quiet subdivision sets an idyllic scene for Christmas-light gazing. Illuminated candy canes surround giant evergreens crisscrossed with lights while candles flicker from dark windows on hilltops. This holiday season, Patch will be on the look-out for the Clark Griswolds ("Christmas Vacation," anyone?) of Burr Ridge. We will share some of the best decorations we've seen in town and invite you to upload your own.

Drive down County Line Road between 87th and 91st Streets to see a true winter wonderland. The LED spectacular appears to be a multi-neighbor effort visible for blocks. White angels flutter their wings above treetops and evergreen upon evergreen is dressed head to toe in lights. There are so many illuminated trees that admirers can see the gently sloping contours of this otherwise hidden property. So grab the family and go for ride to see one of the most impressive displays of Christmas lights around.  This holiday season, Patch will be on the look-out for the Clark Griswolds ("Christmas …

The bright blue lights bouncing off the snow near this Johnston Rd. home stopped Patch in its tracks Thursday night. Almost all the homes in this subdivision off County Line Road were alight with white, green, red and purple. As different cultures celebrate this holiday season, Patch will be on the look-out for the Clark Griswolds ("Christmas Vacation," anyone?) of Burr Ridge. We will share some of the best decorations we've seen around town and invite you to upload your own.

Just as the sun was setting Thursday night, this bushy and timid wild animal was spotted just west of County Line Rd. on 87th St. The animal appeared to be wolf, but the sighting is unverified as Patch editors are not qualified in such matters as wildlife identification. The animal was small to medium in size and did not appear to be aggressive, as it nonchalantly laid down in a resident's yard and yawned. The Village of Burr Ridge has previously issued statements regarding coyote sightings which can be viewed here.

In the 1920s, Harvester International tested the first general-purpose tractor, the Farmall, on what is today the grounds of Harvester Park. Burr Ridge's original name, the Village of Harvester, was chosen in honor of Harvester International. Pictured here is a later model on the original Farmall tractor.  

George Scukanec of the Burr Ridge Park District shows Molly Yopp, 3, a freshly caught blue gill from Harvester Park's newly restored pond during Harvest Fest. The pond was part of the park district's wetland and native enhancement project that reintroduced bass, catfish and blue gills into the water. Learn more about the project from an earlier Patch article here.

Sydney Shuster, 3, saddles up for a pony ride during Harvest Fest at Harvester Park on Sept. 25. Cool temperatures and spots of rain didn't keep families from enjoying the petting zoo, hayrides, carnival games and crafts.