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May and June 2008 Events

JUNE

Sunday, June 1   CALENDAR     ONGOING EVENTS     CITY EVENT     SPOT LIGHT EVENTS
EXPO Water Gardens - See 5/30.
FLEA MARKET Kane County - See 5/31.
MUSIC Die Lustigen Musikanten - Bring a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy this free outdoor concert. 3 - 5 p.m. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630-668-5161.

Monday, June 2   CALENDAR     ONGOING EVENTS     CITY EVENT     SPOT LIGHT EVENTS
HEALTH Look Good ... Feel Better - Learn beauty techniques to conceal the appearance-related side effects of radiation & chemotherapy. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Center For Health, Elmhurst. 630-782-7878.
MUSIC American English - Enjoy this Beatles tribute. 6:45 - 8:15 p.m. Schaumburg’s Town Square. 847-923-3120.

Tuesday, June 3   CALENDAR     ONGOING EVENTS     CITY EVENT     SPOT LIGHT EVENTS
HEALTH A Better BBQ - Learn how to make your BBQ healthier without losing flavor. 7 p.m. Center For Health, Elmhurst. 630-782-7878.

Wednesday, June 4   CALENDAR     ONGOING EVENTS     CITY EVENT     SPOT LIGHT EVENTS
HEALTH Cardiac Wellness - See 5/7.
MUSIC Marimbamania! - David Hall shares music from around the world performed on authentic marimbas & xylophones. 7 - 7:45 p.m. Schaumburg’s Town Square. 847-923-3120.

Thursday, June 5   CALENDAR     ONGOING EVENTS     CITY EVENT     SPOT LIGHT EVENTS
NATURE Senior Strolls - Join naturalist as you’re led through Rutland Forest Preserve. 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Hampshire. 630-232-1242.

Friday, June 6   CALENDAR     ONGOING EVENTS     CITY EVENT     SPOT LIGHT EVENTS
HEALTH Life Line Screening - With Doppler ultrasound technology, screenings are safe, & easy and can show your risk for a number of health issues. Center For Health, Elmhurst.

Saturday, June 7   CALENDAR     ONGOING EVENTS     CITY EVENT     SPOT LIGHT EVENTS
CHARITY Pedal For Wishes - Scenic ride along the North Shore will raise funds for granting wishes to Illinois children battling life-threatening medical conditions. 7 a.m. $35. 312-602-9412 or www.pedalforwishes.org
FAMILY 1858 Rules Vintage Base Ball - Discover how baseball was played & enjoyed in the 19th century America! 2 - 4 p.m. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630-668-5161.
FAMILY Udder to Butter - Watch cream being separated, churn butter by hand & see butter being molded into various shapes. 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Kline Creek Farm, Winfield. 630-876-5900.
FAMILY Kite Festival - Enjoy second annual event featuring activities for all ages, games & prizes. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Frontier Park, Naperville. 630-848-5000.
GOLF Jose de Diego Golf Classic - Third annual event. 11:30 a.m. Carriage Greens Country Club, Darien. 630-985-3400.
KIDS Get Hooked On Fishing - Basic instruction on baiting a hook, tying a knot, casting & how to handle & return fish to the water. Ages 5 & up. Lake View Nature Center, Oakbrook Terrace. 630-941-8747.
KIDS Fish for Fun - Catch & release fishing derby to youths 15 & younger. Awards. 9 a.m. - 12 noon. Walton Island, Elgin. 847-289-2689.
NATURE Glen Ellyn Garden Walk - Six beautiful, private gardens will be open for your enjoyment. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Glen Ellyn. 630-545-0610x12.
SINGLES Delightful Dining - Join single professionals for dinner. Sweet Baby Ray’s, Elk Grove Village. 6 p.m. Reservations req. 1 week prior. 630-588-8289.

Sunday, June 8   CALENDAR     ONGOING EVENTS     CITY EVENT     SPOT LIGHT EVENTS
ART Fine Arts Festival - More than 40 of the area’s most talented artists will exhibit & sell a variety of art. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Graue Mill, Oak Brook. 630-920-9721.
AUCTION Koi & Goldfish Auction - Silent auction for pond-related equipment. 312-409-2081 or www.mpks.org
FAMILY Udder to Butter - See 6/7.
FAMILY Kite Festival - See 6/7.
FAMILY Canine-Dog Disc Championships - Bring your dog & compete in this unique event. Spectators welcome. 9 a.m. - 12 noon. Riverwalk, Naperville. 630-848-5000.
KIDS Fishing Derby - Twenty-second annual friendly fishing competition that’s just for kids 15 & under. Bring your own gear. 8 a.m. - 12 noon. Blackwell, Wheaton. 630-933-7248.
MUSIC Steve Meisner - Bring a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy this free outdoor concert. 3 p.m. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630-668-5161.

Monday, June 9   CALENDAR     ONGOING EVENTS     CITY EVENT     SPOT LIGHT EVENTS
HEALTH MamaCare BSE - Learn the recommended way to perform a breast self-exam & how to better detect a possible lump. 6:30 p.m. Lombard Health Center, Lombard. 630-782-7878.
MUSIC Yorkville Big Band - Enjoy a repertoire of tunes from the 40s & 50s w/modern arrangements of the famous big bands. 6:45 - 8:30 p.m. Schaumburg’s Town Square. 847-923-3120.
SENIORS Picnic & White Elephant Bingo - Enjoy delicious lunch & bingo! $9. Western Springs Rec. Center, Western Springs. 708-246-6276.

Tuesday, June 10   CALENDAR     ONGOING EVENTS     CITY EVENT     SPOT LIGHT EVENTS
MUSIC AcRock! - Talented quartet of a capella singers will present a musical overview of rock ‘n roll. 7 - 7:45 p.m. Schaumburg’s Town Square. 847-923-3120.
NATURE Poke Around a Pond - Explore a pond, meet some of its inhabitants, & learn how these creatures adapt to survive & thrive. 10 - 11:30 a.m. Waterfall Glen, Darien. 630-850-8110.
NATURE Ranger Trek Jr. - See 5/31.

Wednesday, June 11   CALENDAR     ONGOING EVENTS     CITY EVENT     SPOT LIGHT EVENTS
HEALTH Heart Healthy Dining - See 5/1.
HEALTH Blood Pressure Screening - See 5/14.
MUSIC Concerts in the Park - Enjoy free concerts that are family-friendly & Ravinia-style. 7 - 8:30 p.m. Bartlett. 630-540-4834.

Thursday, June 12   CALENDAR     ONGOING EVENTS     CITY EVENT     SPOT LIGHT EVENTS
FAMILY High School Musical 2 - Join us for the annual Drive-In movie! Free. Dusk. For more info call 630-645-9590 or www.obparks.org  

Friday, June 13   CALENDAR     ONGOING EVENTS     CITY EVENT     SPOT LIGHT EVENTS
MUSIC Elgin Symphony Orchestra - Enjoy Mahler’s most complex & famous work, the Symphony No. 5. The Hemmens, Elgin. For times 847-888-0404 www.elginsymphony.org .
NATURE Froggin’ Under the Stars - See 5/23.

Saturday, June 14   CALENDAR     ONGOING EVENTS     CITY EVENT     SPOT LIGHT EVENTS
ART Fine Arts Festival - View over 175 world-class artists displaying & selling their artwork. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630-668-5161.
HEALTH Score 1 for Mens Health - Visit health displays & screenings specifically for men. Yorktown Center Mall, Lombard. 630-782-7878.
MUSIC Elgin Symphony Orchestra - See 6/13.
MUSIC Wheaton Symphony Orchestra - Audience favorites. 8 p.m. Wheaton Academy, West Chicago. 630-79-1430.
NATURE Blacksmithing Demonstrations - See 5/10.
NATURE Spiders of Illinois - Learn about the common spiders of Illinois, & venture into the field to collect & identify them. 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Willowbrook Preserves, Wheaton. 630-942-6200.

Sunday, June 15   CALENDAR     ONGOING EVENTS     CITY EVENT     SPOT LIGHT EVENTS
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
FAMILY Father’s Day Classic Car Show - 40th annual event showcases more than 90 classic cars throughout the center. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Oak Brook Center, Oak Brook. 630-573-0700.
MUSIC Elgin Symphony Orchestra - See 6/13.

Tuesday, June 17   CALENDAR     ONGOING EVENTS     CITY EVENT     SPOT LIGHT EVENTS
MUSIC Battle of the Bands - This event returns to rock Town Square! All teens are welcome. 6 - 9 p.m. Schaumburg’s Town Square. 847-923-3120.

Wednesday, June 18   CALENDAR     ONGOING EVENTS     CITY EVENT     SPOT LIGHT EVENTS
HEALTH Arthritis Seminars - Learn about arthritis & how one can cope w/the disease using exercise, alternative & complimentary medicines. 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. 312-372-2080.
HEALTH Cardiac Wellness - See 5/7.

Thursday, June 19   CALENDAR     ONGOING EVENTS     CITY EVENT     SPOT LIGHT EVENTS
HEALTH Benefits of Acupuncture - Discuss the benefits of acupuncture w/licensed acupuncturist. 7 p.m. Lombard Health Center, Lombard. 630-782-7878.
HISTORY Chicago’s Infamous Places - Explore criminal cases that have challenged the brains of detectives & historians alike. 1 - 2 p.m. Free. Elmhurst Historical Museum, Elmhurst. 630-833-1457.

Friday, June 20   CALENDAR     ONGOING EVENTS     CITY EVENT     SPOT LIGHT EVENTS
FAMILY Bartlett Skate Park Bash - Enjoy free food, music & boarding. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Bartlett. 630-540-4873.
SINGLES Delightful Dining - Join single professionals for dinner. Claim Jumper, Lombard. 6:30 p.m. Reservations req. 1 week prior. 630-588-8289.

Saturday, June 21   CALENDAR     ONGOING EVENTS     CITY EVENT     SPOT LIGHT EVENTS
FAMILY Classic Car Show - View classic cars throughout Center streets. 4 - 8 p.m. Burr Ridge Village Center. 630-654-2782.
NATURE Blacksmithing Demonstrations - See 5/10.

Sunday, June 22   CALENDAR     ONGOING EVENTS     CITY EVENT     SPOT LIGHT EVENTS
MUSIC Chicago Children’s Choir - Bring a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy this free outdoor concert. 3 p.m. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630-668-5161.

Tuesday, June 24   CALENDAR     ONGOING EVENTS     CITY EVENT     SPOT LIGHT EVENTS
MUSIC Wheaton Symphony Orchestra - Enjoy Westward Ho!. FolkSong Symphony & Grand Canyon Suite. 8 p.m. Wheaton Academy, West Chicago. 630-79-1430.

Wednesday, June 25   CALENDAR     ONGOING EVENTS     CITY EVENT     SPOT LIGHT EVENTS
FAMILY Bee Movie - Bring your blanket or lawn chair & enjoy this PG rated movie! 8:45 p.m. Heritage Park, Oakbrook Terrace. 630-627-6100.
HEALTH Blood Pressure Screening - See 5/14.
HEALTH Managing Joint Pain - See 5/28.

Thursday, June 26   CALENDAR     ONGOING EVENTS     CITY EVENT     SPOT LIGHT EVENTS
HEALTH Weight Management-You & Your Kids - Learn from experts what you can do to manage your weight & your kids’ weight despite today’s busy lifestyles. 7 p.m. Center for Health, Elmhurst. 630-782-7878.

Saturday, June 28   CALENDAR     ONGOING EVENTS     CITY EVENT     SPOT LIGHT EVENTS
ART Fine Art Show - Annual juried fine art show. Bartlett Park, Bartlett. 630-372-4152.

Sunday, June 29   CALENDAR     ONGOING EVENTS     CITY EVENT     SPOT LIGHT EVENTS
ART Fine Art Show - See 6/28.
HEALTH Camp Wanna Be Safe II - This camp makes learning safety tips fun w/lots of activities & rewards! 1-4 p.m. Center for Health, Elmhurst. 630-782-7878.
MUSIC Grand Avenue Big Band - Bring a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy this free outdoor concert. 3 p.m. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630-668-5161.

Monday, June 30   CALENDAR     ONGOING EVENTS     CITY EVENT     SPOT LIGHT EVENTS
GOLF Annual Golf Outing & Auction - Special fund raising event in support of the Indian Boundary YMCA’s scholarship program. 10 a.m.. Bolingbrook Golf Club, Bolingbrook. 6360-929-2411

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