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Here’s your source for this month’s great events. Event information is subject to change without notice, therefore, we encourage you to call ahead and confirm - and be certain to say you saw it in Suburban Focus Magazine! If you have an event of regional interest, we’d love to hear from you. Send to “Great Events” Fax: 630-910-7983, E-mail: suburbanfocus@aol.com Mail: P.O. Box 1266, Westmont, IL 60559.


July

Wednesday, July 1         HOME     ONGOING EVENTS     CITY EVENT     ENTIRE ISSUE ONLINE
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         HOME     ONGOING EVENTS     CITY EVENT     ENTIRE ISSUE ONLINE
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         HOME     ONGOING EVENTS     CITY EVENT     ENTIRE ISSUE ONLINE
Happy Independence Day!

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         HOME     ONGOING EVENTS     CITY EVENT     ENTIRE ISSUE ONLINE
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         HOME     ONGOING EVENTS     CITY EVENT     ENTIRE ISSUE ONLINE
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         HOME     ONGOING EVENTS     CITY EVENT     ENTIRE ISSUE ONLINE
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         HOME     ONGOING EVENTS     CITY EVENT     ENTIRE ISSUE ONLINE
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        HOME     ONGOING EVENTS     CITY EVENT     ENTIRE ISSUE ONLINE
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         HOME     ONGOING EVENTS     CITY EVENT     ENTIRE ISSUE ONLINE
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        HOME     ONGOING EVENTS     CITY EVENT     ENTIRE ISSUE ONLINE
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         HHOME     ONGOING EVENTS     CITY EVENT     ENTIRE ISSUE ONLINE
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         HOME     ONGOING EVENTS     CITY EVENT     ENTIRE ISSUE ONLINE
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         HOME     ONGOING EVENTS     CITY EVENT     ENTIRE ISSUE ONLINE
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         HOME     ONGOING EVENTS     CITY EVENT     ENTIRE ISSUE ONLINE
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         HOME     ONGOING EVENTS     CITY EVENT     ENTIRE ISSUE ONLINE
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        HOME     ONGOING EVENTS     CITY EVENT     ENTIRE ISSUE ONLINE
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         HOME     ONGOING EVENTS     CITY EVENT     ENTIRE ISSUE ONLINE
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         HOME     ONGOING EVENTS     CITY EVENT     ENTIRE ISSUE ONLINE
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         HOME     ONGOING EVENTS     CITY EVENT     ENTIRE ISSUE ONLINE

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         HOME     ONGOING EVENTS     CITY EVENT     ENTIRE ISSUE ONLINE
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         HOME     ONGOING EVENTS     CITY EVENT     ENTIRE ISSUE ONLINE
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         HOME     ONGOING EVENTS     CITY EVENT     ENTIRE ISSUE ONLINE
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         HOME     ONGOING EVENTS     CITY EVENT     ENTIRE ISSUE ONLINE
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         HOME     ONGOING EVENTS     CITY EVENT     ENTIRE ISSUE ONLINE
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         HOME     ONGOING EVENTS     CITY EVENT     ENTIRE ISSUE ONLINE
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         HOME     ONGOING EVENTS     CITY EVENT     ENTIRE ISSUE ONLINE
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        HOME     ONGOING EVENTS     CITY EVENT     ENTIRE ISSUE ONLINE
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         HOME     ONGOING EVENTS     CITY EVENT     ENTIRE ISSUE ONLINE
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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