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Village Festivals

Westmont’s annual Independence Day Celebration. 4-10 p.m. at Ty Warner Park, Blackhawk and Plaza drives. Festivities include food, kids’ activities, music, petting zoo, and fireworks at dusk. For details, contact the Westmont Park District at 630963-5252 or visit www.wpd4fun. org.

JUNE 12-15 30th annual Woodridge Jubilee. At the corner of Woodridge and Center drives. Includes carnival rides, live music and a variety of food. Carnival rides for all ages begin June 12 and run throughout the event. The evenings of June 13-15 will feature entertainment, food, beverages and bingo. Children’s activities along with carnival rides, food, beverages and entertainment will cap off the event. JUNE 14-16 Lockport’s Old Canal Days: Opens at 5 p.m. June 14, 10 a.m. June 15 and 1 p.m. June 16 in the Lockport Downtown Historic District. Festival includes parade at 6:30 p.m. June 14; Arts and Crafts Fair 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 15 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 15; horse-drawn carriage ride along the I&M Canal; historical re-enactors; scale, working steam engine and transportation displays; carnival rides; musical entertainment; and food and beer. For details, visit www.oldcanaldays. com. JUNE 20-23 Rotary GroveFest. 5:30-10 p.m. June 20, noon to 11 p.m. June 21 and 22 and noon to 10:30 p.m. June 23 in downtown Downers Grove. Features carnival and midway, entertainment, craft show, food, business expo and

Independence Day Celebration. 7-9:15 p.m. July 3 at Village Park, 900 W. Romeo Road, Bolingbrook. Activities, food and live band, Mike and Joe. Fireworks at 9:15 p.m. FILE PHOTO

Children enjoy the carnival rides at the Shorewood Crossroads Fest. This year’s festival is Aug. 2 to 4.

more. For details, visit rotarygrovefest.org. JUNE 28-30 Taste of Joliet: noon to midnight June 28-29 and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 20 at Joliet Memorial Stadium, Jefferson Street and Infantry Drive. Entertainment includes ARRA, 7th Heaven and REO Speedwagon on June 28 and Maggie Rose, Dustin Lynch, Easton Corbin and Hunter Hayes on June 29. Event also features dozens of food vendors and rides. For details, visit tasteofjoliet. com. JULY 3 Plainfield Patriot Picnic and Fireworks. 5-9 p.m. at Plainfield Central High School, 24120 W. Fort Beggs Drive. The event

includes inflatable obstacle course, play zone, “Chalk It Up” Sidewalk Art, family games, military organizations, face painting, touch-a-truck, dance performance, DJ and the retiring of the colors led by the American Legion. Fireworks will be presented at dusk, sponsored by the Plainfield Park District. Families are urged to bring blankets, picnic baskets, lawn chairs and coolers. Concessions will be provided by the Plainfield Central Athletics Booster Club. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed on school property. For details, call the Plainfield Park District at 815436-8812 or visit www.plainfieldparkdistrict.com. JULY 4 Bolingbrook Fourth of July Extravaganza - All American Celebration Fireworks. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Bolingbrook Golf Club. Fireworks at dusk. Downers Grove and Woodridge Fireworks. 9:30 p.m. at 75th Street and Lemont Road.

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Rotary GroveFest in downtown Downers Grove will feature a carnival and midway, entertainment, craft show, food and more June 20-23.

Independence Day Parade. 12:45 p.m. The parade will begin at Downers Grove North and continue south down Main Street, ending at Warren Avenue. Follow the last float across the tracks for the party at the park, hosted by the Downers Grove Junior Women’s Club. For more information, visit www.downers.us.

Niles Fourth of July Post-Parade Celebration: 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Grennan Heights, 8255 Oketo Ave. The day will be packed with games, food, entertainment and more. For details, call the Howard Leisure Center at 847-967-6633. Morton Grove Park District’s Independence Day Fireworks Show: Dusk July 4 at Harrer Park, 6250 Dempster St. Sponsored by Call One. Rain date will be July 5th. JULY 11 Kidzapalooza. 5:30- 9:30 p.m. Taste of Westmont opens with a full night of carnival fun and entertainment at the Youth Stage called Kidzapalooza. Ride all night wristbands for $15, plus Battle of Bands, Radio Disney, Bulls Sox Academy, Classic Car night at the Bank of America parking lot, Fresh Marketplace and more. JULY 12-14 Taste of Westmont. On Cass Avenue in downtown Westmont. The full festival opens on July 12 featuring Westmont restaurant food booths, commercials vendors with information and giveaways and carnival rides. Musical entertainment includes Jin & Tonic and 7th Heaven on July 12; Chicago Tribute Anthology, HillBilly RockStarz, and Rock Candy on July 13; and the Muddy Waters Open Mic Blues Jam on July 14. The winner of the Battle See FESTIVALS, page 6

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of the Bands will get a chance to perform on the Main Stage and open for Journey tribute band Infinity. In addition, there will be crafts, bean bags tournaments, face-painting, and performances on the Youth Stage. JULY 19-21 Plainfield Fest: 4-11:45 p.m. July 19, 10 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. July 20 and noon to 6 p.m. July 21 in downtown Plainfield. The free family festival includes rides, games, vendor booths, food, music, beer tent and more. The event is organized by the Plainfield Riverfront Foundation. For details, visit www.plainfieldfest. org. July 25 Taste of Bolingbrook. 2-10 p.m. at the Promenade, Interstate 355 and Boughton Road. Sample the

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culinary fare of local restaurants. AUGUST 1-4 RomeoFest. At the Romeoville Recreation Department and Village Hall Grounds 900 W. Romeo Road. The event includes carnival, music, food and entertainment. For details, visit www. romeoville.org. AUGUST 2-4 The 37th annual Shorewood Crossroads Festival at Four Seasons Park, 25450 W. Seil Road (west of River Road) in Shorewood. Hosted by the Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce, the fest will feature an expanded carnival area, local food vendors, craft and vendor expo, Beautiful Baby Contest, bags tournament, 5K race and children’s races, hot dog & pie eating contests, parade, Kidz Zone, car show, weekend entertainment featuring Libido Funk Circus and ARRA, and fireworks. For details, visit crossroadsfest.com.

AUGUST 3 Kidzfest—Joliet. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event includes many interactive, educational and fun activities sponsored by a variety of vendors, such as Lewis University’s Kids Campus, Joliet Park District, Rialto Square Theatre, the Joliet Public Library, and the Forest Preserve District of Will County. A schedule and more information will come later. Visit www.jolietdowntown.com.

AUGUST 16-18 Bolingbrook Jubilee. Performing Arts Center, 375 W. Briarcliff Road. Carnival, music, and entertainment. Started in 1990, the Jubilee began as an expanded version of Pathways Fest, in celebration of the Village’s 25th year of incorporation. Several years later, the Pathways Parade moved to September and the Jubilee became a stand-alone event.

AUGUST 3-4 Joliet’s Spanish Community Center’s Family Fiesta. 1-11 p.m. Aug. 3 and 1-10 p.m. Aug. 4 at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park, 201 W. Jefferson St., Joliet. Celebrate Spanish heritage with entertainment, food and activities for all ages. For details, visit spanishcenter.org.

SEPTEMBER 7-8 Downers Grove Fine Arts Festival. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Main Street and Burlington Avenue in downtown Downers Grove. Features 130 juried artists. Work will be available for sale at the festival. For details, visit amdurproductions.com.

August 4 Crest Hill City Picnic: Noon to 9 p.m. at St. Joseph Park, 1500 N. Raynor Ave.

Farmers Markets

includes produce, baked goods, frozen meat, onside prepared food vendors, salsa, flowers and more.

Bolingbrook Farmers Market 4 to 9 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 29 and 4 to 8 p.m. Sept. 5 to Oct. 3 at The Promenade, near the Village Green at Interstate 355 on East Boughton Road. The market will feature produce, fruit, all-natural pastured poultry/eggs, grass-fed beef/pork, flowers, baked goods, infused olive oils, bread, gourmet coffees, salsa, artisan cheeses and more. The market coincides with The Promenade’s concert series. Downtown Downers Grove Market 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 19 at the Downers Grove Main Street Train Station, south parking lot off Burlington Avenue. French-style market features local vendors of produce, flowers, herbs, jewelry, crafts and more. Joliet Farmers Market 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays, June 14 to Sept. 27, on Chicago Street between Van Buren and West

AUGUST 24 Pakistan Independence Day. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the Town Hall complex, Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook.

Morton Grove Farmers’ Market 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays through Oct. 19 at 6210 Dempster St. No Market July 6. Plainfield Historic Downtown Farmers Market 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 28 at Route 59 and Lockport Street. The market features local produce, vendors and more.

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Plainfield’s Historic Downtown Farmers Market is always a big draw on Saturdays.

Jefferson street and in the Van Buren Plaza. The market features locally grown produce, farmfresh eggs, homemade noodles, jams and jellies, bakery goods and specialty teas and coffees, as well as specialty craft merchandise, fresh cut flowers, bedding and hanging plants, and other vendors.

Joliet Junior College Weekly Farmers Market 3 to 7 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 24 at 1215 Houbolt Road in Joliet. No market July 4. Lockport Famers Market 4 to 8 p.m. Mondays through Oct. 14 at 222 E. Ninth St. Market

Westmont Community Street Fair 4 to 8 p.m. Thursdays through August on the south end of the street fair near Cass and Burlington avenues. The Street Fair plan incorporates the Cruisin’ Nights and the Fresh Market, but focuses on a new layout that will close Cass Avenue from Burlington Avenue to Irving Street. The Westmont Fresh Marketplace will feature fresh produce, arts and crafts, specialty foods and more. No market July 4.

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Summer Activities Bolingbrook Concerts 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays in Bolingbrook’s Performing Arts Center, 375 W. Briarcliff Road. June 12, Peter Oprisko; June 19, Larry Springfield; June 26, Centerfield; July 3, Green 13; July 10, Dueling Pianos; July 17, Jonathan Devin; July 24, Semple; July 31, Timings Everything; Aug. 7, Deacon Blues; Aug. 14, Spoken Four; Aug. 21, 25 or 6 to 4; Aug. 28, 7th Heaven. Bolingbrook Movie Nights 8 p.m. Thursdays at Bolingbrook’s Performing Arts Center, 375 W. Briarcliff Road. “Zenobia” Aug. 15, 30, 31, Sept. 1, 2. Theater on the Hill at the Performing Arts Center, 375 W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook.

Hidden Oaks Nature Center Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday at 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook. For details, call 630-739-2600. Downers Grove Summer Concerts 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Veterans Memorial Pavilion in Fishel Park, Grove Street west of Main Street in Downers Grove. Joliet Concerts On The Hill 6:30 p.m. June 13, 20 and 27, July 13,20 and 27 at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park, 201 W. Jefferson St. Enjoy music and affordable concessions in a scenic setting along the waterway. $2 hot dogs; picnic baskets welcome. Bring blankets and chairs for hill seating. Free parking. Rialto Square Theatre Summer Tours 10 a.m. and noon June 10

through Aug. 30. Organ concert after the tour. Tickets are $5. For details, call the Rialto box office at 815-726-6600. Slammers Stadium Tours 1-3 p.m. through Aug. 31. Stroll through the home of the Joliet Slammers and get the chance to see what happens behind the scenes of Silver Cross Field. Rooftop Summer Music Series Doors open, 6:45 p.m.; concerts begin 7:30 p.m. at the Joliet Area Historical Museum, 204 N. Ottawa St., Joliet. Admission: $10; $8 for JAHS members and students. June 6, Big Dog Mercer; July 11, Classical Blast; Aug. 8, Soul Motion; Sept. 12, Big Guitars from Memphis. Pioneer Park 7135 N. Harlem Ave., Niles. Niles Park District’s 18 hole mini-golf course and batting cages. Cost is $5 per person to golf; batting cages are 15 balls

for $1. Family Fun Nights are offered Fridays. The $7.00 per person fee includes one round of mini-golf, one batting cage token and dinner for each family member. Call 847-583- 2746 for hours. Morton Grove Park District’s Summer Movies in the Park Harrer Park Shelter, 6250 Lake St., Morton Grove. July 19 – “Polar Express,” August 16 – “Despicable Me” and September 6 – “Hotel Transylvania.” Dates and titles subject to change. Morton Grove Park District Parties in the Park and Ice Cream Socials 6-7:30 p.m. in neighborhood parks. The park district staff also will offer activities. Free ice cream cones served from 6-7pm. June 12, Arnum Park, 7035 Church St.; July 10, Overhill Park, 9345 Overhill; Aug. 14, See ACTIVITIES, page 8

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JULY 2 2013 Family Concert Series. 7 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Pavilion in Fishel Park, Grove Street west of Main Street in Downers Grove. Concert by Spoken Four. Concert is free; food and drinks available for purchase. In case of inclement weather, concerts are held at Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave. For weather updates, call 630-963-0575 after 5:30 p.m. the day of the concert.

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Pioneer Park, 8617 Georgiana. In case of inclement weather, these events will be cancelled. JUNE 11 2013 Family Concert Series. 7 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Pavilion in Fishel Park, Grove Street west of Main Street in Downers Grove. Concert features 28 Days. Concert is free; food and drinks available for purchase. In case of inclement weather, concerts are held at Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave. For weather updates, call 630963-0575 after 5:30 p.m. the day of the concert. JUNE 14 Movies in the Park. 8 p.m. in Settler’s Park, behind Plainfield Village Hall, 24401 W. Lockport St. G-rated “Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted” will be shown. JUNE 14-15 “Cabaret.” 7 p.m. June 14 and 2 and 7 p.m. June 15 at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park, 201 W. Jefferson St., Joliet. JUNE 15 Pet-A-Polooza. Noon to 6 p.m. at Pet Supplies Plus, 270 N. Bolingbrook Drive on Route 53, Bolingbrook. Public Skate - Father’s Day Skate. 8:30-9:50 p.m. at Oakton Ice Arena, Park Ridge. Fathers skate for $1. Summer Fun Fest: 9 a.m. to noon next to Harrer Pool on Dempster Street. Activities will include an inflatable, demonstrations by Niles Park District instructors and students, games, crafts and some surprises. JUNE 16 Free Day at the Joliet Area Historical Museum. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 204 N. Ottawa St., Joliet. All fathers will receive free

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Old Canal Days in Lockport offers fun for the whole family June 14-16.

admission to the Joliet Area Historical Museum. JUNE 18 2013 Family Concert Series. 7 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Pavilion in Fishel Park, Grove Street west of Main Street in Downers Grove. Concert by HillBilly RockStarz. Concert is free; food and drinks available for purchase. In case of inclement weather, concerts are held at Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave. For weather updates, call 630-963-0575 after 5:30 p.m. the day of the concert. JUNE 20 Rockin’ the Ville—American English. 7-9 p.m. at Deer Crossing Park, 1050 W. Romeo Road, Romeoville. Concert in Settler’s Park. 7:309 p.m. in Settler’s Park, behind Plainfield Village Hall, 24401 W. Lockport St. As part of its summer concert series, Plainfield will host the swing-jazz band Bopology. JUNE 22 Relay for Life. 2 p.m. to 6 a.m. at Plainfield North High School, 12005 S. 248th Ave., Plainfield. Relay for Life and Edward Hospital will host the event. Cancer survivors and caregivers are honored with special activities. The evening includes luminaria ceremonies as teams raise money for cancer prevention education.

JUNE 25 2013 Family Concert Series. 7 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Pavilion in Fishel Park, Grove Street west of Main Street in Downers Grove. Concert by Generation “The Sixties Experience.” Concert is free; food and drinks available for purchase. In case of inclement weather, concerts are held at Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave. For weather updates, call 630-9630575 after 5:30 p.m. the day of the concert. JUNE 27-30 NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Raceway. JUNE 28 Movies in the Park. 8 p.m. in Settler’s Park, behind Plainfield Village Hall, 24401 W. Lockport St. Plainfield will present the free family movie “Despicable Me.” JUNE 30 Bolingbrook Village Picnic. Noon to 5 p.m. behind Town Center. Sports-N-Such. 4-7 p.m. at Sunset Park, Murphy and Belmont drives in Romeoville. Co-sponsored by Romeoville Recreation Department and Lockport Township Park District, a night of intense sport activities including a BMX stunt show, Jesse White Tumblers, and inflatables.

JULY 9 2013 Family Concert Series. 7 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Pavilion in Fishel Park, Grove Street west of Main Street in Downers Grove. Concert by Jose Valdes & The Mambo All Stars. Concert is free; food and drinks available for purchase. In case of inclement weather, concerts are held at Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave. For weather updates, call 630963-0575 after 5:30 p.m. the day of the concert. JULY 12 Movie Under the Stars—“The Lorax.” 8 p.m. at Deer Crossing Park, 1050 W. Romeo Road, Romeoville. Movies in the Park. 7 p.m. in Settler’s Park, behind Plainfield Village Hall, 24401 W. Lockport St. G-rated “Hotel Transylvania” will be shown. Penny Carnival Night & The Associates. 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Oak Park at Lee Street and Ottawa Avenue, Niles. Part of the Niles Park District’s Concert Summer Concerts at Oak Park series. In addition, children will enjoy playing penny carnival games created by Niles Park District campers. The camp children will use all penny donations for an ice cream day. JULY 13 7th annual Downers Grove Garden Walk. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1032 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. The Garden Walk benefits the Downers Grove First United Methodist Church Bridge Board program, which provides See ACTIVITIES, page 17

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August 9 Movie Under the Stars— “Paranorman.” 8 p.m. at Deer Crossing Park, 1050 W. Romeo Road, Romeoville.

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transitional housing and mentoring for formerly homeless families. The Walk features unique private gardens throughout Downers Grove. For details, visit www.dgfumc.org/gardenwalk. JULY 16 2013 Family Concert Series. 7 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Pavilion in Fishel Park, Grove Street west of Main Street in Downers Grove. Concert by RGang. Concert is free; food and drinks available for purchase. In case of inclement weather, concerts are held at Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave. For weather updates, call 630-963-0575 after 5:30 p.m. the day of the concert. JULY 18 Rockin’ the Ville—Hi Infidelity. 7-9 p.m. at Deer Crossing Park, 1050 W. Romeo Road, Romeoville. 2013 Movies in the Park. Fishel Park, Grove Street west of Main Street in Downers Grove. Concert in Settler’s Park. 7:308:45 p.m. in Settler’s Park, behind Plainfield Village Hall, 24401 W. Lockport St. As part of its summer concert series, Plainfield will host the Neverly Brothers. JULY 20 Walk A Mile in My Shoes. 8-11 a.m. at 350 E. Washington St., Joliet. Take a walk and learn the history of MorningStar Mission and see how it has grown throughout the years. See how the community backed MorningStar Mission’s ministries for more than 104 years. JULY 23 2013 Family Concert Series. 7 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Pavilion in Fishel Park, Grove Street west of Main Street in Downers Grove. Concert by Midwest Dueling Pianos. Concert is free; food and drinks

AUGUST 10 Downers Grove Annual Fishing Derby. 9 a.m. to noon at Patriots Park/Barth Pond.

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Weekly concerts take place in many villages in Will, DuPage and Cook counties.

available for purchase. In case of inclement weather, concerts are held at Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave. For weather updates, call 630-963-0575 after 5:30 p.m. the day of the concert. JULY 26 Movies in the Park. 8 p.m. in Settler’s Park, behind Plainfield Village Hall, 24401 W. Lockport St. Plainfield will present a free family movie “Zookeeper.” JULY 30 2013 Family Concert Series. 7 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Pavilion in Fishel Park, Grove Street west of Main Street in Downers Grove. Concert by Johnny Russler & The Beach Bum Band. Concert is free; food and drinks available for purchase. In case of inclement weather, concerts are held at Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave. For weather updates, call 630-963-0575 after 5:30 p.m. the day of the concert.

everyone’s favorite music from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s. AUGUST 4 Lawns Be Gone—Groundcovers Rule! 2 p.m. at the Woodridge Public Library, 3 Plaza Drive. Perennial groundcovers are an attractive alternative to turf grass. Some groundcovers grow well under trees; others are drought tolerant. Learn how to remove your lawn without digging it up and how to border your groundcover from the grass. Kathleen Obirek will inspire you to plant a tapestry of colorful, reliable, and interesting groundcovers that will put the “wow” into your landscape.

AUGUST 1 Bolingbrook Movie on the Hill. 8-10 p.m. at the Town Hall complex, Briarcliff Road. Sponsored by the Park District. Movie Aug. 1 will be “Paranorman.”

AUGUST 6 2013 Family Concert Series. 7 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Pavilion in Fishel Park, Grove Street west of Main Street in Downers Grove. Concert by Chicago Tribute Anthology. Concert is free; food and drinks available for purchase. In case of inclement weather, concerts are held at Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave. For weather updates, call 630-963-0575 after 5:30 p.m. the day of the concert.

AUGUST 2 Concert in the Park at Oak Park. : 6:30-8:30 p.m. Face painting and a balloon artist will delight children of all ages while The Sting Rays Band will fill the park with a variety of

AUGUST 8 Concert in Settler’s Park. 7:309 p.m. in Settler’s Park, behind Plainfield Village Hall, 24401 W. Lockport St. As part of its summer concert series, Plainfield will host the Caribbean show

AUGUST 13 2013 Family Concert Series. 7 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Pavilion in Fishel Park, Grove Street west of Main Street in Downers Grove. Concert by Flat Cats. Concert is free; food and drinks available for purchase. In case of inclement weather, concerts are held at Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave. For weather updates, call 630-963-0575 after 5:30 p.m. the day of the concert. AUGUST 14 Woodridge Rotary 14th annual Mini Triathlon. The Woodridge Rotary Mini Triathlon, Chicagoland’s largest Mini-Triathlon, will take place at Woodridge Park District’s Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park, 8301 S. Janes Ave., Woodridge. Adult race starts at 7 a.m.; kids’ race starts at 10:30 a.m. AUGUST 15 Rockin the Ville—Semple. 7 to 9 p.m. at Deer Crossing Park, 1050 W. Romeo Road, Romeoville. 2013 Movies in the Park. at Fishel Park, Grove Street west of Main Street in Downers Grove. SEPTEMBER 19 Rocking the Ville—Banda Rika. 7-9 p.m. at Deer Crossing Park, 1050 W. Romeo Road, Romeoville. SEPTEMBER 29 Harvest 5K Run/Walk. The family run/walk starts at 9 a.m. in Village Green Park, DesPlaines and Chicago streets, one block south of downtown Plainfield. For details, visit www.plainfieldharvest5k.com.

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WEEKLY CRUISE NIGHTS

& Caddies (Cadillac Casanovas) Aug. 15: Vettes vs. T-Birds (Music ay Absolutely Delicious) Aug. 22: Motorcycle Night (Eclecticville) Aug. 29: Pack ‘Em up Night (Tribute) For details visit, www.westmontevents.com.

Ace Drive-In 6:30-9 p.m. Thursdays at 1207 Plainfield Road, Joliet. Live DJ Babe’s Cruise Nights 6- 9 p.m. Wednesdays at 2600 Jefferson St., Joliet.

Woodridge 6-8:30 p.m. Thursdays at Bella Pizzeria & Hot Dogs, Seven Bridges, west side of Lincoln Avenue, (Route 53), north of Hobson Road, Woodridge, 15 percent off food orders to all attendees.

Crest Hill Comet Lanes and The Field House Bar, 905 Theodore St., Crest Hill, 6 -10 p.m. Fridays through September. Des Plaines Wednesdays through Aug. 28 at Illusion Cafe, 659 N. Wolf Road, DesPlaines, Best car contest. 8 to 11 p.m. Saturdays at McDonald’s, Golf and Elmhurst roads, DesPlaines

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Aug. 13: Pontiac Aug. 20: Classic Coupes/Sedan Aug. 27: Ford Truck Sept. 3: Final Cruise Nights For details, visit www.plainfieldchamber.com/pacc-cruisenights.

Aug. 16: Police, Fire, Emergency Vehicles (Bobby K and Steve) Aug. 23: Corvette (Bob Hartwell) Aug. 30: Convertibles and 2013 Summer Nights Car Show Winners (Eric Totherow and Crash) For details, visit www.downtowndg.org.

Summer Nights Classic Car Show 6-9 p.m. Fridays through Aug. 30 in downtown Downers Grove, Main Street from Maple Avenue to Franklin Street. Featured Cars on Curtiss Street. All cars parked on Curtiss Street must be pre-1980. Trophy awarded Manhattan Car Club Cruise to the best” featured car each 6 - 9 p.m. at Stone City VFW, 2423 week. Each week there will be a S. Chicago St., Joliet, 2nd Monday different featured vehicle theme and entertainment. Plainfield PACC Cruise Nights June 14: Air Cool Cars (Jimmy 5-9 p.m. Wednesdays through Boy) Sept. 3 along Lockport Street June 21: Grove Fest (No show) in downtown Plainfield. Hosted June 28: Imports (SoulPatchby the Plainfield Area Chamber monkey) of Commerce. For details, call July 5: Pony Cars (Scott Allen 815-436-4431 or visit www.plain- Band) fieldchamber.com/pacc-cruise- July 12: Pontiac “GTO” (Clarenights-0. mont Drive) June 18: Corvette July 19: Orphan Cars (The Paul June 25: Ford Avers Band) July 2: Imports July 26: Chrysler Corporation/ July 9: Street Rod MOPAR (Chris and the People) July 16: T-Bucket Aug. 2: Buick, Oldsmobile, PonJuly 23: Hot Rod tiac, Cadillac (Timothy Curran) July 30: Mustang Aug. 9: Trucks, Military VehiAug. 6: American Muscle cles, Tractors (After Ours)

Westmont Community Street Fair 6-9 p.m. Thursdays through August on Cass Avenue with access at Irving Street. No show July 4. The Street Fair plan incorporates past events such as the Cruisin’ Nights and the Fresh Market, but focuses on a new layout that will close Cass Avenue from Burlington Avenue to Irving Street. Classic car owners of all makes and models are welcome from 6 to 9 p.m. Weekly raffles and dash plaque magnets. June 13: Chevys (DJ) June 20: Police Squad Car Night June 27: Pontiacs, Ponys & Orphans (Music ay Absolutely Delicious) July 11: Muscle Cars, Mopar & Imports (DJ Big Bopper) July 18: Customs, Rat Rods & Hot Rods (Jin & Tonic Band) July 25: Fire Trucks & Military (Cover Story) Aug. 1: Ford, Trucks & Farm Machinery (Deep Groves) Aug. 8: Boat Night-Buicks, Olds

Downers Grove 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Cozzi Corner Hot Dogs & Beef, Grove Plaza-1202 75th St., Downers Grove Lockport Cruisin’ Nights 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays through Aug. 26 in Central Square and First Midwest Bank parking lots at Ninth and Hamilton streets. Classic cars, live entertainment, farmers market, clown face painting, free snow cones, an inflatable obstacle course, food vendors plus much more.

JUNE 9 Route 66 Car Show. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 9 at Romeoville High School. For more information, visit www.showcaseclassics. com or call 815-886-6222. JUNE 22 Midwest Gear Grinders Car Show. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 22 at the Promenade, Bolingbrook. Benefits Misericordia. For more information, email mschultz@ turtlewax.com. JULY 6 Super Car Saturday. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Promenade, Interstate 355 and Boughton Road in Bolingbrook. July 25 Fourth annual Harrer Park Classic: 6-8 p.m. at Harrer Park, 6250 Lake St., Morton Grove. Vehicles must arrive 4:30-5:45 p.m. No vehicles will be admitted after 6 p.m. All vehicles must remain in place until end of show. Best in Show category award winners will be announced at 7:45 p.m. For more information, contact Kevin Slobodecki at 847-965-1200 or at kslobodecki@ mortongroveparks.com Preregister by July 5 online at www. mortongroveparks.com. Day-ofevent registration will be based on availability and on a firstcome, first-served basis starting at 5:15 p.m.

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Park, 8301 S. Janes Ave., Woodridge. Here is the chance to combine two of your favorites the movies and the pool! Watch a popular movie while floating in a tube - it’s like a drive-in, in the pool! Only the main pool will be open during the event. Movie will be rated “G” and will be announced on the website prior to the event.

POOLS Centennial Beach 320 W Jackson Ave Naperville, IL 60540. Open through Sept. 2. Fees are resident $6 (nonresident $10). For information, call 630-8485090 Challenge Fitness Pool 2021 S. Lawrence Ave., Lockport. Indoor pool. Swim lessons and exercise classes available. Open swim hours during the weekend; children age 10 and younger must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older. Pool party rentals available. Call 815-838-3621, ext. 0. Chaney Pool 410 Rose St., Crest Hill. Noon to 7 p.m. Zero-depth entry pool complete with a deep-end, diving board and water slide. Swim lessons, water safety instructor certification, special events, rentals, Family Fun Nights and a Cardboard Boat Race. For information and fees, call 815-7262299. Harrer Pool 6250 W. Dempster St., Morton Grove. For hours and fees, visit www.mortongroveparks.com Heritage Falls Water Park 101 Troxel Ave., Romeoville. Swim lessons, water safety instructor certification, special events, rentals and Family Fun Nights & a Dive in Movie. Noon to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 815-886-6263. Niles Family Fitness Center 987 Civic Center Dr., Niles, IL 60714. For information, call 847588-8400 Ottawa Street Pool On Ottawa Street just east of Route 59, Plainfield. Open through Aug. 18. Hours are 1-4:30 p.m. and 7-8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 1-8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Features L-shaped outdoor pool with high and low dive.

JULY 19 Dive-In Movie—“Despicable Me.” 7:30 p.m. at Heritage Falls Water Park, Troxel Ave., Romeoville.

Oasis Fun Center 7877 Milwaukee Ave., Niles. (847) 967-6648 Open swim is 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Fees are youth (3-12) resident $6 (nonresident $6); adult resident $8 (nonresident $11); senior (62+) resident $6 (nonresident $9). Swanson Pool 8 North Ave., St. Charles, IL 60174. For information, call 630584-3314

pool Activities JUNE 12 Swim Under the Stars. 8 to 10 p.m. at Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park, 8301 S. Janes Ave., Woodridge. Bring the whole family! Cypress Cove will be staying open until 10:00 p.m. for an evening of swimming under the stars. These nights are sure to be a fun break from swimming in the sun. JUNE 15 Starlight Swim. 8 to10 p.m. at Heritage Falls Water Park, 101

Troxel Ave., Romeoville. JUNE 16 Father’s Day. 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Cypress Cove Family Aquatic, 8301 S. Janes Ave., Woodridge. We appreciate our Dads and Granddads and we will prove it by letting them in FREE with a paid admission or when accompanying a family season pass holder at Cypress Cove. JUNE 26 Swim Under the Stars. 8 to 10 p.m. at Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park, 8301 S. Janes Ave., Woodridge. Bring the whole family! Cypress Cove will be staying open until 10:00 p.m. for an evening of swimming under the stars. These nights are sure to be a fun break from swimming in the sun. JULY 6 Starlight Swim. 8-10 p.m. at Heritage Falls Water Park, 101 Troxel Ave., Romeoville. JULY 12 Flick ‘N’ Float. 8:30 to 11 p.m. at Cypress Cove Family Aquatic

JULY 21 Romeoville Mini Aquathon. 8 a.m. July 21 at Heritage Falls Water Park, 101 Troxel Ave., Romeoville. Consists of a 300yard swim and 5K run, both chip timed. Proceeds will benefit the DuPage and Lockport Township Food Pantries. Please bring two canned or dry food items as part of registration fee. Register at www.romoeville.org or www. thtiming.com. JULY 28 Mardi Gras Family Fun Day. 12 to 4 p.m. at Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park, 8301 S. Janes Ave., Woodridge. Join us for a Mardi Gras-themed day of fun with the family! There will be games for all ages, prizes, and lunch specials. AUGUST 2 Flick ‘N’ Float. 8:30 to 11 p.m. at Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park, 8301 S. Janes Ave., Woodridge. Here is the chance to combine two of your favorites the movies and the pool! Watch a popular movie while floating in a tube - it’s like a drive-in, in the pool! Only the main pool will be open during the event. Movie will be rated “G” and will be announced on the website prior to the event. AUGUST 9 Dive-In Movie—“Rise of the Guardians.” 7:30 p.m. at Heritage Falls Water Park. 101 Troxel Ave., Romeoville.

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Illinois Water Parks Anderson Park & Aquatic Center 100 S Maple St, Normal, IL ‎ (309) 454-9550 Anthony Acres Resort 15286 North Resort Road Effingham, IL 62401 (217) 868-2950 Caribbean Water Adventure 1700 Recreation Drive Springfield, IL 62707 (217) 546-8881 Coral Cove Water Park 849 Lies Road Carol Stream, IL 60188 (630) 784-6130 Cypress Cove 8301 Janes Ave, Woodridge, IL 60517 (630) 985-5620 Dolphin Cove 300 South Kennedy Drive Carpentersville, IL 60110 (847) 836-7946 Hidden Creek Aqua Park 1220 Fredrickson Place Highland Park, IL 60035 (847) 433-3170 Key Lime Cove 1700 Nations Dr Gurnee, IL 60031 (877) 360-0403 Magic Waters 7820 Cherryvale North Boulevard Cherry Valley, IL 61016 (815) 332-3260 Mystic Waters 2025 Miner St, Des Plaines, IL ‎ (847) 391-5740 Pelican Harbor 200 S. Lindsey Lane Bolingbrook, IL 60440 (630) 759-2727 Phillips Park 828 Montgomery Road Aurora, IL (630) 851-8686

Raging Rivers Waterpark Great River Road Grafton, IL 62037 (618) 786-2345 Raging Waves 4000 N Bridge St Yorkville, IL 60560 (630) 882-6575 Rainbow Falls 200 Rev Morrison Blvd, Elk Grove Village, IL ‎ (847) 437-9494 Six Flags Hurricane Harbor 542 N Route 21, Gurnee, IL 60031 (847) 249-4636

*Points on map are approximates

Splash City Family Waterpark 10 Gateway Dr, Collinsville, IL ‎ (618) 346-4571

Splash Station Waterpark 2780 U.S. Route 6 Joliet, IL 60436 (815) 741-7250

Splash Country 195 S. Barnes Road Aurora, IL (630) 906-7981

Splash Valley Aquatic Park 1850 River Road Kankakee, IL 60901 (815) 929-9779

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