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July
Wednesday, July 1
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FAMILY Pool Safety and Drowning Awareness Day - Stop by for Safety
Tips, Activities for the Kids, Giveaways and Snacks!
1-4 p.m. Bloomingdale. 630-529-3650.
Thursday, July 2
FAMILY Public Art in Geneva Walking Tour - Join us for a tour of
public art in the Geneva downtown area. 7 p.m. Geneva History
Center. 630-232-4951.
SENIOR Senior Stoll - Join district naturalists and learn about the
natural and cultural history of the area. 10-11:30 a.m. Tekakwitha
Woods Forest Preserve, St. Charles. 847-741-8350.
Friday, July 3
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FAMILY CA&E Day Reenactment - In 1957, service was suspended on the
Chicago Aurora & Elgin Ry. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fox River Trolley
Museum, South Elgin. 847-697-4676.
FAMILY Fourth of July Celebration - Free hotdogs and chips from
4:30-6:30pm (while supplies last). There will be a DJ, inflatables,
and concessions from 4:30-9:15pm and fireworks at 9:15pm.Village
Park, Romeoville. 815-886-6222.
FAMILY Fireworks Display & More - Fireworks at dusk, live band, food
court and beer garden, children’s games and inflatables. 6-10 p.m.
Lemont. 630-257-6787.
Saturday, July 4
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FAMILY Parent & Child Fire Cracker Open - Golf outing with a “Las
Vegas" format that uses both the parent and juniors scores. Prizes
awarded and an "Ice Cream Buffet". 8 a.m. Cantigny, Wheaton. Call
for registration; 630-668-5161.
FAMILY Red White and Blue Dollar Day - All rides, all riders $1;
under 3 ride free, as museum celebrates its 42nd birthday. 11 a.m. -
5 p.m. Fox River Trolley Museum, South Elgin. 847-697-4676.
FAMILY Friends, Festival and Fireworks - Local pop rockers Rock
Candy and disco legends The Village People are set to entertain.
3-10 p.m. Deerpath Community Park, Lake Forest. 847-234-6700.
Sunday, July 5
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FAMILY Prairie Palooza - Climb aboard our Conestoga wagon and enjoy
a celebration of Midwestern fun with hands-on activities. Tuesday,
Thursday, Saturday and Sunday thru July 25. Naper Settlement,
Naperville. 630-420-6010.
Monday, July 6
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HEALTH Diabetes Class - Come and learn more about diabetes; taught
by a Nurse Certified Diabetes Educator and a Registered Dietitian.
Adventist GlenOaks Hospital. 7 p.m. Glendale Heights. 630-856-7525.
Tuesday, July 7
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KIDS Grow Your Own Kryptonite - Kids will make "kryptonite" crystals
to take home and watch as they grow. 1-3 p.m. Elmhurst Historical
Museum. 630-833-1457.
LEARN Crestview Garden Club: Organic Gardens Bill Scheffler of Pure
Prairie Organics will discuss natural garden problem solving and
will give an organic solution to any garden problems. 7 p.m.
Elmhurst. 630-833-9860.
NATURE Firefly Fireworks - Find out how a glow worm glows and why a
lightning bug lights. 8:15-9:30 p.m. LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve,
St. Charles. 847-741-8350.
Wednesday, July 8
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ADULT Don’t Outlive your Money - Jeff Harper of MetLife will speak
at the luncheon sponsored by the Downers Grove Area Chamber of
Commerce. 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. DoubleTree Guest Suites, Downers
Grove. 630-968-4050.
ADULT Information Sessions - Join us to learn about the College of
Education programs at Lewis University. 4-6 p.m. Tinley Park.
815-836-5610.
FAMILY Ice Cream Social - Have an enjoyable evening with family,
friends, and neighbors at the annual event. 6:30 p.m. Island Park,
Geneva. 630-232-4542.
FAMILY Movie Night - Bring folding chairs or blankets and sit under
the stars to watch a “G” or “PG” movie. 6:30 p.m. Indian Boundry
YMCA, Downers Grove. 630-929-2417.
HEALTH Dinner with the Doc - Growth: Normal and Abnormal in the
Pediatric Population with Jennifer Miller, MD, a pediatric
endocrinologist from Children’s Memorial. 6-7:30 p.m. Arrowhead Golf
Club, Wheaton. 630-933-4234.
LEARN Illinois Federal Stimulus. What Does it Mean for the Aurora
Region? - Old Second National Bank and Rush-Copley Medical Center,
Inc. invite you to attend the Greater Aurora Chamber of Commerce
Federal Stimulus Lunch. 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Fox Valley Country Club,
North Aurora. For reservations, call 630-897-3751.
NATURE Prairie Tours - Learn about the wildlife, people and
processes that have shaped the prairie ecosystem as you take a
guided journey through C.O.D.’s prairie restorations. 7 p.m. College
of DuPage, Glen Ellyn. 630-942-2010.
Thursday, July 9
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NATURE Firefly Fireworks - Find out how a glow worm glows and why a
lightning bug lights. 8:15-9:30 p.m. Burnidge Forest Preserve,
Elgin. 847-741-8350.
LECTURE Depression Era Art in Illinois Post Offices - Mary Emma
Thompson’s interest in Federal art projects led her to visit more
than seventy U.S. Post Offices in Illinois. 7 p.m. Geneva History
Center. 630-232-4951.
Friday, July 10
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FAMILY Circus Hooray - Forms in Motion will be performing an aerial
act show and hosting exploration stations where you can learn some
circus activities. 6:30-9 p.m. Volunteer Park, Romeoville.
815-886-6222.
FAMILY Movie Under the Stars - Bring your blanket and enjoy
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa on a 35-foot screen. 9 p.m. Volunteer
Park, Romeoville. 815-886-6222.
KIDS Story Time at Tekakwitha Woods - Children infant through age 5
will enjoy stories, finger play and songs from the staff at the St.
Charles Public Library. 10:30-11 a.m. Tekakwitha Woods Forest
Preserve, St. Charles. 847-741-8350.
KIDS Safari Club - Kids age 4-10 will learn about the plants and
animals all around us through activities, crafts and stories. 6-9
p.m. Lake View Nature Center, Oakbrook Terrace. 630-941-8747.
SPORTS 3 on 3 KIDS Basketball Tournament - Enter a team of three or
four to compete in this 3on3 double-elimination tournament during
the ItascaFest activities. Itasca. Call for registration info:
630-773-0835.
Saturday, July 11
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ART Fine Art Fair - The Naperville Woman’s Club Art Fair features
more than 80 artists in this juried show. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Naper
Settlement, Naperville. 630-420-6010.
CHARITY Kickball Extravaganza - This event attracts young
professionals from all over the Chicago area, and features a
day-long party with music, raffles, food, drinks and loads of
kickball. 10 a.m. - 9 a.m. Chicago. 708-948-7165.
CHARITY Jazz Under the Stars - The event begins with cocktails and
dinner, followed by live music, dancing and an auction at the exotic
Pavilions at Brookfield Zoo. 6:30 p.m. Brookfield. Call for tickets:
708-245-2904.
FAMILY Campout - Camp out at beautiful Armstrong Park! Enjoy various
outdoor activities and games. 5 p.m. - 9 a.m. Carol Stream.
630-784-6100.
KIDS Activities at the Craft Exhibit - Fun activities for kids at
Oakbrook Center’s 46th Annual Invitational Fine Craft Exhibition.
1-4 p.m. Oak Brook Center. 630-834-0202.
LEARN Living with Lupus: Issues Facing Today’s Young Women - The
event will include presentations by Tammy Utset, MD and Meenakshi
Jolly, MD followed by a panel discussion featuring young women
living with lupus. 9:15 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Naperville. 312-542-0002.
MUSIC Jazz Fest - Experience live jazz in a downtown festival
setting featuring a line-up of top Chicago Jazz musicians, food,
wine, beer and other refreshments. 3-10 p.m. Main Street, Glen
Ellyn. 630-469-0907.
MUSIC The Wheaton Symphony Orchestra: The Sixties Show - Experience
beautiful music in an outdoor setting at Cantigny. 8 p.m. Wheaton.
630-260-8162.
MUSIC Summer Concert - Ashley Lewis with Ashton Gap is an energetic
and riveting band with an innovating approach to bluegrass music. 8
p.m. Fermilab Ramsey Auditorium, Batavia. 630-840-ARTS.
MUSIC Summer Concert - Downtown Elmhurst. 6-11 p.m. 630-993-1600.
SPORTS 3 on 3 ADULT Basketball Tournament (see 7/10).
SHOW Flower Show “My Kind of Town - Chicago” - The Garden Club of
Downers Grove presents a standard flower show. 1-5 p.m. American
Legion Hall, Downers Grove. 630-434-8921.
SINGLES Barn Dance - Y’ALL COME!!! to an old-fashioned BARN DANCE
complete with guest dance instructor, Dona Benkhart Bring a dish,
drinks and come socialize. 7-11:30 p.m. First Church of Lombard.
630-935-8338.
Sunday, July 12
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ART Fine Art Fair - (see 7/11).
FAMILY Vintage Baseball Game - Come out and watch America's pastime
played by 1850s rules as the Chicago Salmon vintage team takes on
Elmhurst's own boys and girls of summer. Berens Park. 1 p.m.
Elmhurst. 630-833-1457.
SPORTS Sherman Health Cycling Classic -See more than 700
Olympic-hopeful cyclist from around the world compete in a road
race. 7 a.m. Elgin. 630-931-6100.
SINGLES Delightful Dining - Join us at The White Chocolate Grill,
Naperville, 5 p.m. Reservation deadline is 7/5, call 630-588-8289.
SINGLES Bike Ride - Enjoy beautiful tree lined bike paths, great
exercise, and time with friends. 1:30 p.m. Island Park, North
Aurora. 630-935-8338.
Monday, July 13
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KIDS Pets: Weird, Wacky and Wild - Write your pet’s story and
include a photo drawing and you could win a chance to be a presenter
at this weird, wild and wacky event. 7 p.m. Geneva History Center.
630-232-4951.
LEARN One Drop at a Time: Water, Sustainability, and your Garden -
Landscape architect Marcus de la fleur will explain how to make a
yard that is beautiful and environmentally responsible. 7 p.m. Carol
Stream Public Library. Call to register at 630-653-0755.
Tuesday, July 14
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FAMILY Support Our Troops - Write a heartfelt message to brighten a
soldier’s day and learn how citizens/students can help prepare care
packages to troops stationed overseas. 7 p.m. Geneva History Center.
630-232-4951.
HEALTH Under Pressure: How to Manage Sinus Infections - Join Dr.
Christopher Hampson and learn how sinus infections happen and how to
determine if you need to seek medical care for sinus symptoms.
7-8:30 p.m. Delnor-Community Hospital, Geneva. Call to register,
630-208-3999.
KIDS Super Hero Capes - Decorate a cool cape and be a genuine super
hero. 1-3 p.m. Elmhurst Historical Museum. 630-833-1457.
Wednesday, July 15
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FAMILY Movies and Music In The Park - Bring a blanket or lawn chair
and listen to live music from 7-8:30 p.m. and watch the movie, Igor
(PG) at 8:45 p.m. Heritage Park, Oakbrook Terrace. 630-627-6100.
HEALTH Dessert with the Doc - Questions/Answers with Cardiologist
John Giardina, MD. 7-8:30 p.m. Danada House, Wheaton. 630-933-4234.
HEALTH Legal Issues Affecting The Elderly And Their Caregivers -
Join attorney Dan Parsons as he discusses issues such as trusts,
guardianships, living wills, powers of attorney and the health care
surrogate act. 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Delnor-Community Hospital,
Geneva. Call to register, 630-208-3999.
HEALTH Support Group for Bariatric Patients - Join this new free
support group for bariatric gastric banding patients, regardless of
where the weight-loss surgery was performed. 6-7 p.m. Adventist
Bolingbrook Hospital. 630-312-2263.
HEALTH Hip Arthroscopy - Dr. Benjamin Domb, orthopedic surgeon at
Hinsdale Orthopedic and Adventist Hinsdale Hospital, is performing
pioneering techniques in the field of arthroscopic hip surgery and
will present info regarding minimally invasive hip arthroscopy – a
new approach to hip replacement. 1-3 p.m. The Community House,
Hinsdale. Register at 866-533-7968.
KIDS Lil’ Island Explorer Day - Special fun in Mango Bay pool for
our guests! 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Bloomingdale.
630-529-3650.
Thursday, July 16
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FAMILY Movie in the Park “High School Musical 3” - Bring a blanket
and watch a great movie at dusk. Sunset Park, Geneva. 630-232-4542.
FAMILY Eccentric Geneva Walking Tour - Discover the fascinating
stories of some of Geneva’s more colorful historic figures on this
engaging walking tour. 7 p.m. Geneva History Center. 630-232-4951.
KIDS Rabbit Tales - Children, ages 3 - 10 years old, are invited to
come in their pajamas to listen to nature stories and participate in
a related activity or craft. Lakeview Nature Center, Oakbrook
Terrace. 630-941-8747.
Friday, July 17
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FAMILY Family Signature Night - Monthly special night for families
to enjoy themed activities. 6-8 p.m. Indian Boundary YMCA, Downers
Grove. 630-929-2417.
MUSIC Band Festival - Enjoy a series of concerts including the
Chicago Brass Band and the Navy Band Great Lakes. 7:15-9:30 p.m.
Wheaton. 630-653-0310.
Saturday, July 18
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BENEFIT Taste of the Arts - The Theatre of Western Springs presents
an extravaganza of food, fun and the performing arts. 6:30-11 p.m.
Western Springs. Call 708-246-4340.
KIDS Swim Lock In - Kids from grades 2 through 5 can enjoy a night
out of the house socializing, dancing to the latest hits, playing
games, and much more. 7-10 p.m. Simkus Recreation Center, Carol
Stream. 630-784-6100.
FAMILY Summer Nights - This is a perfect time to relax under the
open sky, mingle with your friends and enjoy a movie, Ghostbusters.
8 p.m. Naper Settlement, Naperville. For tickets, call 630-876-5900.
MUSIC Rockin’ for the Troops - Celebrating America’s military with
America’s music, featuring Gary Sinese and the Lt. Dan Band. 12 pm.
Cantigny Park, Wheaton. For tickets, call 630-668-5161.
MUSIC Band Festival - (see 7/18) 6-9:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 19
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FAMILY An Afternoon with Mother Nature - Learn about bats with
crafts and activities. 1:30 p.m. Little Red Schoolhouse, Willow
Springs. 708-839-6897.
Tuesday, July 21
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KIDS Radio Active Spiders - Make a glow-in-the-dark spider just like
the radioactive creepy crawler that bit Spiderman. 1-3 p.m. Elmhurst
Historical Museum. 630-833-1457.
MUSIC Go Wild with Tropical Sound - Dave Seagren and his Tropical
Sound Steel band brings the spirit of the Caribbean Islands to life.
7 pm. Carol Stream Public Library. 630-653-0755.
Wednesday, July 22
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MUSIC Concert in the Park - Bring your lawn chairs or blankets,
maybe pack a picnic basket, and listen to Formerly Doxi. 7-8:30 pm.
Darien Community Park. 630-968-6400 x103.
LEARN Massage Therapy Info Night - An open house about their Massage
Therapy Certificate and Associate of Applied Science in Massage
Therapy Degree programs . National Louis University, Lombard.
630-889-6577.
Thursday, July 23
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KIDS Summer Climbing Competition - Challenge yourself with some new
climbing routes for ages 8-12. 7-9 p.m. Indian Boundry YMCA, Downers
Grove. 630-929-2416.
NATURE Creek Walks - Dip your toes in the water and enjoy a guided
tour of creeks. 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, St.
Charles. 847-741-8350.
Friday, July 24
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KIDS Meet Clifford: Book Character Visits - Come for a story and a
visit with costumed book character, Clifford. 11 a.m. St. Charles
Public Library. 630-584-9390.
KIDS Safari Club - Kids age 4-10 will learn about the plants and
animals all around us through activities, crafts and stories. 6-9
p.m. Lake View Nature Center, Oakbrook Terrace. 630-941-8747.
KIDS Skatepark Team Competition - Kids ages 8-12 and teams will
consist of 3 members at this fun competition. 6-8 p.m. Indian
Boundry YMCA, Downers Grove. 630-929-2416.
Saturday, July 25
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ART Civil War Photo Display - During the Geneva Art Fair, view
photographs taken by Bennett Kindblade during the 1860s. 11 a.m. - 4
p.m. Geneva History Center. 630-232-4951.
ART Mayslake Peabody Estate Art Fair - Original fine art, jewelry
and crafts will be featured at this event. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Oak
Brook. 630-699-0745.
NATURE Chicago Portage Walk & Work Day - Walk this historical trail
and assist in the removal of invasive plants at the end of the walk.
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Chicago. 708-839-6897.
SPORT Arm wrestling Championship - Men’s pro & amateur and ladies
open classes. 3 p.m. Lemont. 708-431-0188.
MUSIC Summer Nights - This is a perfect time to relax under the open
sky, mingle with your friends and enjoy great music. 6 p.m. Naper
Settlement, Naperville. For tickets, call 630-876-5900.
Sunday, July 26
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ART Civil War Photo Display - (see 7/25)
FAMILY Windy City K-9 Disc Club - The Frisbee dogs will be
entertaining visitors with their high-flying fun. Enjoy a free ice
cream sundae, too. 1 p.m. Naper Settlement, Naperville.
630-420-6010.
FAMILY Dog Wash N’ Walk - Food, fun and activities for the entire
family! Join fellow animal lovers in support of the Dupage County
Animal Care & Control. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. IIT Campus, Wheaton.
630-407-2819.
SALE Antiques Market - Stroll the European open-air market with
antiques dealers featuring architectural items, furniture, garden
statuary, vintage treasures, antique and estate jewelry and food
vendors. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. South Barrington. 847-426-6200.
SHOW Classic Car Show - Get your motors running; bring your classic
car or truck and help raise funds for Arthritis. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Burr Ridge. 708-361-2943.
SPECIAL NEEDS Autism Day at The Kane County Cougars - Come out and
enjoy a baseball game with other special needs families sponsored by
Autism Society of Illinois. 2 p.m. Geneva. 630-420-6010.
Tuesday, July 28
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KIDS What Was It Like To Be A Civil War Soldier? - To celebrate
Lincoln’s 200th birthday the Abraham Lincoln Presidential
Library and Museum brings the lessons of Lincoln to the children of
Illinois through an exciting Civil War soldier’s kit. 7 p.m. Geneva
History Center. 630-232-4951.
KIDS Super Soap Bars - Trap a super hero figurine in hand-made soap,
and learn how to create soap at home. 1-3 p.m. Elmhurst Historical
Museum. 630-833-1457.
Wednesday, July 29
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CHARITY Golf Outing: Chip’n for Kidz - Special fund raising event in
support of the Indian Boundry YMCA youth scholarship program.
Bolingbrook Golf Club. Call for information, 630-929-2411.
HEALTH BLOOD SUGAR MONITORING - Delnor’s Diabetes Educator and a
meter representative will be on hand to provide an overview on using
this tool for self-blood sugar monitoring. 7-8:30 p.m. Delnor-Community
Hospital, Geneva. 630-208-3999.
Thursday, July 30
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ART Comic Book Artists Workshop - Aspiring comic book designers are
invited to a hands-on workshop with professional comic book artists
whose work has been published by companies such as Marvel and DC
Comics. 3-5 p.m. Elmhurst Historical Museum. Call for reservations,
630-833-1457.
FAMILY Send a Kid to the Ballgame - Come out to watch the Schaumburg
Flyers at Alexian Field to support the Schaumburg Rotary Club or
make a donation for area families in need to attend the game. 7:05
p.m. Schaumburg. 847-895-3989.
LECTURE Illustrator, Will H. Bradley - Come hear more about this
internationally acclaimed artist and his impact on American art
history. 7 p.m. Geneva History Center. 630-232-4951.
Friday, July 31
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FAMILY An Evening with the Animals - Look into behind-the-scenes
animal visits, demonstrations and more. 5-8:30 p.m. Cosley Zoo,
Wheaton. 630-665-5534.
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