I will need a ride from the city. Anybody?

Im driving from Schiller Park (east of ohare) at des plaines river road and lawrence, i have room in my car for a few other people if you need a ride.

Siri, if I have gas in my tank, then I can drive from my place in E Rogers Park. Wilmette isn't too far from here.

Regina, would you be able to give me a lift as well? I'm in Lincoln Square, so I'm not that far from you.

hey all,,,after conferring with my roommate robert, we have decided to ride the red line to Howard stop and board the purple line to Linden in Wilmette. From there, it would be a couple blocks walk to the temple. Anyone that would care to join us, we are a few blocks from Morse red line stop...on Sheridan Road

@Regina-That is a good way to get there from the red line. I may do that myself (instead of driving).

Regina: I will ride the purple line with you. I am coming from the loop. Please advise on a good time to meet up no pun inttended

I have updated the event information in light of some people taking public transportation. This includes a map that shows both the picnic areas and the temple. The walking distance between them is about 4 blocks. If walking those 4 blocks in 15 min. is a burden for you, I can take 3-4 people in my car. Also I, and other drivers who may volunteer, will store the potluck food that those arriving via public transit bring so we don't bring food into the temple. Please park in temple parking lot.

Actually...that is only 26-ish miles round trip for me...weather permitting, I may ride my bike there...in which case I'll probably forgo the potluck part of the festivities as anything I bring would be smashed, pulverized, or starting to ferment after 13 miles in my backpack.

I'll ride the purple line too. Regina, give us a time and place to meet.
Reid, thanks for the idea of storing the food in cars while we go inside the temple. I would like that.

Siri (and anybody else that would like to ride the red line/purple line trains with us: Here is the final scoop on travel plans. We will be on Morse Red Line platform at 2:00pm-2:15pm to catch a train going to Howard. From there, we will be able to catch the Purple line to Linden stop in Wilmette, and walk just a few blocks. We will wait at Morse Red line platform until 2:15 for fellow travelers. Hope to catch some of you there.

Regina, I will meet you at the Morse L Line between 2 and 2 fifteen

dig that picture Shimon!...Anyone that is meeting up with us train riders, the plan is stil on to meet up Sunday 2-2:15pm at Morse Red Line Platform. Looking forward!

Looks like we will have great weather: high of 80 F (26 C) and clear! You will see the entrance of the Visitor Center as you climb the stairs toward the main door of the temple. Vadim will be unable to bring his cooler with ice, but we will still provide drinking water.

anyone going from near Arlington Heights/schaumburg area....please let me know....last minute have a issue with the car...call me my number is 2692677268

As event organizer, I will state that my expectations of the tour included a talk in the temple itself and on the grounds, so I share your disappointment in that area. I was also shocked to see that the parking lot that was adjacent to the temple is under construction. Ouch! That parking lot holds 50 cars. I had posted a link to a map of the park and picnic area in the event description, but no one printed it out. Tell me why by email. I was very happy I could share the area with everyone!

It was a lovely day, yummy food. My friends and I enjoyed ourselves.
Gina G.

again, a wonderful idea, location, and I enjoyed everyone's company. Thank you!