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July and August 2009 Events


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ADULT Writers Group - Second and Fourth Wednesday of the month. 7 p.m. Indian Prairie Public Library, Darien. 630-887-8760.

ART Ultra-Realistic Sculpture by Marc Sijan - The artist’s creative talents are extensive but he is best known for his ultra-realistic sculpture. Elmhurst Art Museum. 630-834-0202.

CLUB Welcome Club - Next meeting 9/14 at Fox Valley Presbyterian Church. Geneva. www.welcomeclubfoxvalley.org .

DONATE Open Books - Do you have books that you would like to donate? If so, visit us at www.open-books.org  for easy instructions.

DONATE Shoes - Finish Line will donate $1 for each pair donated to Soles4Souls and customers will get $5 off. www.finishline.com/soledestination . Thru 9/7.

EXHIBIT Digging up the Past: Naperville Digs Archeology - Discover the exciting artifacts and stories about Naperville's early history uncovered by archeologists in 2006-07 at Joseph Naper's original homestead . 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Opening August 7. Naper Settlement, Naperville. 630-420-6010.

EXHIBIT “Worldwide Agates” - Features over 50 agates of rare and more common origins found around the world. Thru August 31. Lizzadro Museum, Elmhurst. 630-833-1616.

EXHIBIT Animal Houses - Professional designers create 11 interactive, human-scale animal dwellings like a Spider Web, an Ant Colony, and a Coyote Den . 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Thru November 15. The Morton Arboretum Lisle, 630-725-2103.

EXHIBIT The Drawn-Out History of Comic Books - FREE . Learn about the history and method of creating comic books with this family-friendly exhibit. Tuesday - Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Thru Sept. 6. Elmhurst Historical Museum. 630-833-1457.

FLEA MARKET Kane County - First Saturday and Sunday of the month. Kane County Fair Grounds. 630-377-2282.

FAMILY Dinosaurs Alive - Trek through a Jurassic forest and encounter 18 life size, animated dinosaur sincluding the largest animatronic dinosaur in the world. Thru October. Brookfield Zoo. 708-688-8000.

FAMILY Summer Fun and Games - Calling all super heroes! Avenge villains and boredom with this fun weekly drop-in craft workshop featuring a comic book theme. 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays thru August 18. Elmhurst Historical Museum. 630-833-1457.

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.

FAMILY Bristol Renaissance Faire - Walk right into an exciting village festival day. Queen Elizabeth, Herself, is visiting Bristol! It's time to eat, drink and be merry! 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. July 11 thru September 7. Kenosha, WI . 847-395-7773.

FAMILY Settlement Sundays - Play old-fashioned games, tour the Victorian mansion, explore the homes and businesses, try the Geocache hunts and free ice cream sundaes. 1-4 p.m. Sundays thru August 30 (except 7/12 and 8/23). Naper Settlement, Naperville. 630-420-6010.

FAMILY Lunch Hour Entertainment - Pack a lunch and join the fun. You’ll be treated to an exciting performance geared to the young and young at heart. 12-12:45 p.m. July 7, 14 & 16. Riverwalk, Naperville. 630-848-5000.

FAMILY Durant House Museum - This beautifully-restored farmhouse is Kane County’s own “Little House on the Prairie” with stilts, water races, Cake Walk and the lots of old fashion fun. Sun. & Thurs. 1-4 p.m. Thru Au


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