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Arts, Gallery & Lecture Series ART SERIES Second City: Happily Ever Laughter SEPT. 21

De Temps Antan OCT. 5

Stars of Dance Chicago NOV. 9

Jingle Babes DEC. 14

Huun Huur Tu

Alan Kelly Gang

Dirty Dozen Brass Band

LECTURE SERIES

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Life on Mars; Past, Present, Future

Alan Kelly Gang MARCH 1, 2014

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The Physics of Superheroes

The Fantasticks

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Huun Huur Tu: Throat Singers of Tuva APRIL 12, 2014

Physics Slam NOV. 15

Dirty Dozen Brass Band

Second City: Happily Ever Laughter

Super Smart Supercomputers JAN. 17, 2014

FREE on-line ticketing at www.fnal.gov/culture | 630/840.ARTS Ramsey Auditorium, Wilson Hall, Pine Street & Kirk Road, Batavia, IL

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magazine CONTRIBUTING WRITERS PAM MELYYAN-BRATTON JAN CULLEN JULIE FELDMAN SANDRA GORDON GAYLA GRACE ANDREA WOROCH SHERRY WELLS EVENTS EDITOR PAM HENRY PUBLISHER JIM WOLF

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Fall GO Guide; Family Fall lFun, Awesome Autumn Attractions, Halloween Happenings, Fall Fests & more!

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On Stage Golf Source; Tips From Local Pros

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Twas the Night Before Monday Back to School Not Just Child’s Play High School + College Resource Back to School Organizing Tips

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family wellness

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10 Ways to Turbo Charge Your Immune System Fueling a Family

#1 family events calendar Big Times in the Big City

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Frugal Tips For Fall Fitness Fitness Events

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Fall Themed Parties Party By the Pros

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CO-EDITORS SUE WOLF JIM WOLF ART DIRECTION TIM DEVINE CORY OTTENWESS LAUREN BELL ADVERTISING SUE WOLF LAURA ZOLPER CIRCULATION BRIAN KUBES

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Chicago Suburban Family Magazine C E R T I F I E D C I R C U L AT I O N Suburban Family Magazine and SubFam.com target a suburban family readership with valuable information on activities, advice and resources for all family members.

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all is here and so is the hectic routine of school and work. Autumn is a wonderful time of year – the temperatures are cooler and the air is crisp and clean, making outdoor activities more fun. Carve some time out from your busy schedule to spend some quality family time with your kids having fun and making some treasured memories. Try something new or just get outside and enjoy the day. Here are some of the top ideas for you and your family on a nice autumn day.

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Take an Autumn Nature Hike

Cool fall weather is perfect for bike riding.

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Plan a bicycle ride for your family – choose

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a short ride for younger children or a lon-

best time to take a family hike. Whether it’s

ger ride for older kids.You can start by taking

just a short walk into the woods or a longer

a neighborhood trip. Then, check out some

hike, take advantage of the weather and get

longer journeys, including some of the special

some family exercise outside. Make it more

bicycle paths in the area. Don’t forget to wear

fun by collecting pretty leaves along the way.

your helmets and bring along a bottle of wa-

Later, use the leaves to make an indoor craft

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Visit a Farm Local farms are great places for families to spend the day. Many have outdoor activities that will keep kids of all ages engaged. Why not try walking through a corn maze? Corn season is over and some farmers create a corn maze in the field. Pumpkin farms let you walk through the fields so each family member can choose his or her own pumpkin to take home. Bring your pumpkins home and have a family pumpkin decorating contest.

Pack a Picnic Fall is the perfect time of year to enjoy a fun picnic. Pack a simple lunch that the kids will enjoy and head for the forest preserve. Bring along some outdoor toys or games to play (Frisbee, bag toss, softball). Enjoy a beautiful autumn day with the family the old fashioned way – make it a rule to enjoy the outdoors without any electronic devices.

Take a Class Why not learn something new? There are plenty of fun classes you can take with your children. Think about a cooking class, pottery making or ceramics, music, or jewelry making.

There are classes to interest every member of the family. Try something new – get out of your comfort zone while exposing your children to new and interesting activities.

Go Fishing Fishing is an enjoyable activity for kids and adults alike. Grab some fishing gear and take the kids to one of our many area lakes or ponds for a fishing experience. Pan fishing is best for kids because they are more likely to catch something and you can easily fish from shore. If you don’t have any fishing gear you can buy inexpensive fishing kits that have everything needed to get started. Adults will need to have a fishing license which can be easily obtained online or at a local sporting goods store.

MAKE IT A WEEKEND IN ST. CHARLES!

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Canoeing Take to the water in a canoe, kayak, or paddleboat. Choose a water craft based on your skill level and the ages of your kids. Then, head to the nearest pond or river to have a new adventure.You can rent a boat by the hour. Bring along your camera so you can relive your experience again and again.

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Awesome Autumn Attractions

Adler Planetarium Take an exciting journey of discovery as the world’s most technologically advanced dome theater transforms into a virtual observatory in Cosmic Wonder, now playing at the Adler Planetarium. In this live show, visitors are invited to look up as the night sky reveals the

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mysteries of the Universe in the most immersive space environment ever created.

Cosmic Wonder runs through April 2014 and is presented by Bing. It’s only in Chicago. And only at the Adler Planetarium. For more information, call 312-922-7827 or visit www.adlerplanetarium.org. [See our ad on Back Cover.]

Volo Auto Museum You don’t have to be a car lover to love the Volo Auto Museum; it’s indoor, year-round fun for the whole family! Besides the hundreds of antique cars on display, they also showcase the most memorable vehicles with TV and movie history. Kids and parents will love the all new Cars in Wonderland display featuring cars and characters from childhood cartoons and movies shown in a movie-like setting. There is also a military museum plus fifty thousand square feet of antiques and gifts. In fall you can take a Trolley Tour to learn about the properties Haunted past. For all their attractions and details, visit volocars.com. [See ad on Back Cover.] suburban family | subfam.com

Westmont Park District Look no further than the Westmont Park District for bales of fall fun! Our Last Straw Fall Event kicks it off on October 6…don’t miss this great, free, family event for all ages! New this fall, A Friendly Scarecrow Tale is perfect for younger children and families. For those brave ones, take a ride through our Haunted Forest on October 26. Little ghouls and goblins can attend our annual Fun Fair & jr. high students can dance the night away at the annual Halloween Dance on October 31. For more info call 630-963-5252.

Mt. Prospect Park District Howlin’ Halloween Fest, our hoppin’ Halloween happening takes youngsters (ages 3-8) and outside Lions Center for games, Halloween hayride, moonwalk, crafts, face painters, Hoot! Hoot! Saturday, October 19 11am-3pm Express and more. Youngsters can take a trip down Jack-O-Lantern Lane to do some punkin’ pickin’ in the park, and we’ll have plenty September/October 2013

of kiddie characters on hand to add to the fun. Last ticket sale at 2:15p.m. $4 per child payable at the door, adults free. Lions Center, 411 S. Maple, Mount Prospect.

Bensenville Park District Artists & Authors at Fischer Farm on Saturday, Sept. 7, 10am-4pm & Sunday, Sept. 8, 11am-3pm. Visit one of the oldest homesteads in DuPage County for their first fine arts fair. Paintings, sketching, ceramics, decorative garden stepping stones will be available for purchase. Fiction and non-fiction books will also be available a chance to meet the authors. Free event. Heritage Day takes place on Sat., Oct. 12, 11am – 3pm. All are invited to join the festive community-wide celebration of the season and annual history special event co-presented by Fischer Farm and the historic Churchville Schoolhouse, a National Register of Historic Places site managed by the Elmhurst Historical Museum. The day’s events are free at Churchville Schoolhouse, and Fischer Farm is offering complimentary tours of the farm, civil war re-enactors, music performed by White Saddle Band and crafts and fun activities for children. A $5 wristband is available at the event for pony rides, unlimited access to the petting zoo, and a pumpkin (ages 12 and under, one pumpkin per child). Fischer Farm is located at 16W680 Old Grand Avenue in Bensenville. For more information about events at Fischer Farm, visit bensenvilleparkdistrict.org, or call Bensenville Park District at 630-766-7015.

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Odyssey Fun Farm Odyssey Fun World in Tinley Park presents Odyssey Fun Farm directly across the street.

New this year Odyssey Dualing Ziplines and Zombie Safari Hayride. Open at 7pm every weekend in October. 708-429-3800. OdysseyFunFarm.com Oakbrook Terrace Park District The Oakbrook Terrace Park District has lot of fall fun for the entire family! Enjoy the Traveling World of Reptiles Show on Saturday, September 14 at 1 pm at the Lake View Nature Center. The Halloween Carnival will take place on Saturday, October 26 at 4:30 pm at the Fitness Center. Nutrition 101 for Teens class will be held on Mondays, September 12-October and October 24 – December 12 at 4 pm. Register for the Lake View Nature Center’s Halloween Hayride taking place on Friday, October 18. Register now for the fall preschool session. For further information, contact the Oakbrook Terrace Park District at (630) 627-6100. You can also visit the website at www.obtpd.org September/October 2013

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Country Folk Art Festival Art & Craft Show A dazzling array of unique handmade items you won’t find in stores… including country furniture, Halloween & Christmas items, quilts, chalkware, penny rugs, carvings, Americana & folk art…all handmade in America by award-winning artisans.

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Kane County Fairgrounds ROBINSON HALL Randall Rd. - St. Charles, IL ADMISSION: $8 on Fri., $6 on Sat. and $4 on Sun. DINNER & LUNCH AVAILABLE.

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St. Charles Park District Experience many day-to-day aspects of farm life at Primrose Farm Park! Milk a cow by hand. Gather farm fresh eggs. Help with farm chores and more. This historic facility offers a mid-19th century barn, milk house, pump house, hog house, sheep barn, chicken house, farmhouse, livestock, community garden plots, demonstration plots and farm discovery trails. Guided drop-in tours are available every Wednesday and Saturday from 10am-3pm.

For information call 630-513-4370 or visit: primrosefarmpark.com Jonamac Orchard, Bring your family out to our 105 acre site for a day of fall fun this harvest season! Pick your own apples from any of our 10,000 trees, or get lost in our 10 acre corn maze. The kids will love our Barn Yard activity area, Petting Zoo, Apple Train, Jumping pillow and more.

Our weekend calendar includes Apple Fest, The Great Pumpkin Harvest, October Fest, Antique Farm Equipment Show, Live music and more. Visit our Country Store and Bakery for apple donuts, pies, caramel apples, soft serve ice cream, fresh baked bread, and fudge.

Jonamac Orchard, your family’s fall tradition!

For more information, visit www.JonamacOrchard.com or call 815-825-2158.

DuPage Children’s Museum DuPage Children’s Museum is more than a Museum…we’re a force for early learning! Learn and play in “neighborhoods” of hands-on exhibits designed to promote skill development in math, science and the arts. Don’t miss our full fall events schedule with exciting classes, special performances, and events.Also be sure to check out our new S.M.A.R.T. Café, where food becomes an opportunity to learn about science, math, art, reading and technology. Visit www. dupagechildrensmuseum.org to plan your trip.

Mid-Continent Railway Museum Enjoy the sights and sounds of vintage railroading during our fall special events. Train rides amid the brilliant hues of autumn. Autumn Color Weekends October 4-6 & 11-13. The Pumpkin Special runs October 19-20. Ride the train to the pumpkin patch and pick out your own pumpkin for Halloween. During our fall special events Mid-Continent features our dinner trains. Tour the Museum grounds with dozens of displays of restored vintage wooden railroad cars and steam locomotives. Be sure to visit the Gift Shop. Call 800-930-1385 or visit us at www.midcontinent.org Mid-Continent Railway Museum, E8948 Museum Road, North Freedom, WI 53951.

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31st Annual Country Folk Art Festival A selection of the country’s finest creative artisans presents a wide selection of finely crafted, juried Americana on Sept. 20, 21 and 22. Original art by Will Moses, seasonal decorative woodwork by Tony Costanza, Windsor chairs by Jim Van Hoven, punch needle embroidery by Nancee Ariagno and many more one-of-a- kind treasures.

9/20:6-10p.m., 9/21:10 a.m.-5 p.m.,9/22:11 am-4p.m. $8 Friday evening; $6 Saturday; $4 Sunday. Kane County Fairgrounds, St. Charles. www.artoftheheartlandinc.com Hours: 6-10p.m. Friday; 10a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Admission $8 Friday;$6 Saturday;$4 Sunday.

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Scandinavian Park’s Fall Activities In 2013, Scandinavian Park, Inc. NFP celebrates an exciting year with the 60th Anniversary of Vasa Park. Scandinavian Park, Inc. NFP celebrates the culture, heritage and traditions of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. On Sunday, September 8, ABBA Salute headlines at the 34th Annual Scandinavian Day Festival at Vasa Park, which features delicious Scandinavian food, crafts, booths and additional entertainment. Saturday, October 5 marks the 13th Annual Fish Boil & Harvest Festival at Vasa Park The historic 25-acre Vasa Park is located along the Fox River on Route 31 in South Elgin, Illinois, 7 miles south of the I-90 Northwest Tollway and 5 miles north of IL Rt. 64 North Avenue. For information, call the park hotline at 847-695-6720 or visit the websites: www.vasaparkil.com and www.scandinaviandayil.com.

Santa’s Village Azoosment Park FALL into our kind of fun! Have the perfect kid-sized day at Santa’s Village Azoosment Park. Open weekends and holidays, September through October. Join us for Harvest Fest Days Sept. 28 - Oct. 27 with straw maze, specialty food and beverages, barn and petting zoo, live animal shows, pony rides, trick-or-treating and costume contests. Plus, after dark scares with Nightmare From North Street, every Fri. and Sat. in October park will be open at night featuring a real haunted barn experience! Day time admission includes all rides, shows, critter encounters and attractions!

Parking is free, picnic baskets are welcome.

We’re a great FALL FUN ALTERNATIVE at an affordable price! 601 Dundee Avenue, East Dundee, IL 60118. 847.426.6751 www.santasvillagedundee.com September/October 2013

© 2012 Minnesota Children’s Museum.

All rights reserved. Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites™ was created by Minnesota Children’s Museum. This project is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services.

CHICKA CHICKA BOOM BOOM. Text copyright © 1989 by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault. Illustrations copyright © 1989 by Lois Ehlert. Used by permission of Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing Division. All rights reserved.

2100 Patriot Blvd. Glenview, IL 847-832-6600 www.kohlchildrensmuseum.org

Also Opening October 1, 2013 Sheridan’s Books & Crannies A new permanent exhibit exploring the world of reading!

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Explore the buildings Touch the artifacts Connect with history

Free Admission ~ Hours: Wednesday - Saturday 9am - 1pm

Events at the Farm Sept 7 & 8 ~ Artists and Authors Oct 12 ~ Heritage Day 16W680 Old Grand Ave. 630-766-7015 bensenvilleparkdistrict.org A facility of Bensenville Park District

Donley’s Wild West Town Donley’s Wild West Town, 8512 S. Union Rd, hosts their annual Fall Festival, a fan favorite that attracts families looking for good old fashioned fun from all over Illinois taking place every Saturday and Sunday from September 28 through October 27. Fall Festival is more than the average pumpkin patch, offering a variety of Halloween festivities including spooky rides, entertaining attractions and a pumpkin painting contest.Tickets are $16. For more information call 815.923.9000 or go to www. wildwesttown.com.

ages birth to 8. Explore Water Works, go shopping in a child-sized Dominick’s, take care of furry friends in Pet Vet, or explore nature up close in Habitat Park. Starting October 1, walk into several favorite children’s stories, including Peter Rabbit and Chicka Chicka Boom Boom in our Storyland exhibit, and discover the magic of reading in Sheridan’s Books and Crannies. Fall afternoons are our least crowded times of the year and the best time to visit.

2100 Patriot Boulevard, Glenview. For more information call (847) 832-6600 or visit www.kohlchildrensmuseum.org.

St. Charles Scarecrow Fest The 28th Annual St. Charles Scarecrow Fest takes place October 11-13. Famous for its unique handmade scarecrow displays, Scarecrow Fest also features Make Your Own Scarecrow, Fun on First, Windy City Amusement Carnival, Great Tastes of Greater St. Charles, Four Areas of Live Entertainment, and the Autumn on the Fox Arts Show. The fest is free to the public with ample free parking available. Make it a weekend! For more information, visit www.ScarecrowFest.com Kohl Children’s Museum Kohl Children’s Museum provides 17 handson interactive exhibits exclusively designed to promote learning through play for children

Rockford Park District Bricktober at Nicholas Conservatory & Gardenst 1354 N. 2nd St. | Rockford, IL 61107 | 815-987-8858. Bricktober will feature certified LEGOÂŽ builder Bruce Lowell and LEGOLANDÂŽ Discovery Center in Chicago. For information about all LEGOÂŽ events and programs, visit www.nicholasconservatory.com Locktoberfest at Lockwood Park 5201 Safford Rd. | Rockford, IL 61101 | 815-987-8809.

Get in the spirit of the season! Locktoberfest begins October 5, 2013 and continues every Saturday and Sunday in October from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission to Lockwood Park is FREE, with some paid activities. For information about Locktoberfest, visit www.

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Take a 55-minute round-trip ride through the colorful Sauk County, Wisconsin countryside. Ride in our historic coach cars or caboose. On select dates, you may choose First Class tickets where hors d’oeurves and drinks are included. Indulge in the ultimate railway dining experience aboard our Saturday evening Dinner Trains. New in 2013 by popular demand, our Brunch Train service will now be offered on Oct. 6th.

Enjoy a 55-minute, 7-mile round-trip ride to Quartzite Lake and back. At the end of the line, a local pumpkin farmer will have a wide selection of pumpkins available for purchase. The conductor will be available to help bring your “cargo� back to the train for the return trip. If Jack-O-Lanterns are of no concern, instead consider the evening Dinner Train on Oct. 19th for an experience of the true elegance of railroad travel.

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rockfordparkdistrict.org Zombie Fun Run at Atwood Center on Saturday, October 19, 2013 - 2:30pm - 7:30pm 2685 New Milford School Rd. | Rockford, IL 61109 | 815-874-7576 Register as a runner/walker or a zombie in an event where peril lurks around every corner and no one is safe! Ages 8 and up. For information about Zombie Fun Run, visit www. rockfordparkdistrict.org Family Fun at Danada Fall Festival Join the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County at its Danada Equestrian Center at 3S507 Naperville Road in Wheaton for its Fall Festival Sunday, Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Enjoy hayrides, barn tours and performances by several breeds. Kids can decorate hobbyhorses, play in the straw, paint pumpkins, climb a tall oak or stop by the face-painting booth.

Admission and parking are free; some activities have small fees. For details, call (630) 668-6012.

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Oak Brook Park District Experience Oak Brook Park District’s Fall Family Events! Oktoberfest: Sat., Sept 21 from 12-8pm. Celebrate fall with music, Two Brothers Beer, and an array of traditional German and American cuisine provided by Sweet Baby Rays! Kids’ activities include pony rides, crafts and more! Haunted Forest: Oct. 11 & 12 from 6:3.30-9:30pm. This is a spectacular Halloween festival the whole family will enjoy! Explore a 12,500 square foot maze, take a hayride, listen to fireside spooky stories, and more!

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Palatine Park District Fall Festival at Palatine Stables on October 5 Palatine Park District will host their annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 5 from 11am to 3pm at Palatine Stables, 1510 W. Northwest Highway in Palatine. Festival events will include Wagon Rides, Pony Rides, Make & Take Crafts, Pumpkins, Concessions, and a few seasonal arts and crafts vendors. Admission and parking are free; fees are required for some activities. For more information, visit www. palatineparks.org or call 847-359-0009.

Autumn at Cantigny Park This fall, plan a family outing to Cantigny in Wheaton! Stroll through gardens bursting with fall color and explore two history-rich museums. Some of Cantigny’s most popular annual events are just ahead, including Revolutionary War Reenactment (Sept. 7-8) and the Cantigny Fall Festival (Oct.12). Sign up now for the Cantigny 5K on Nov. 2, too! Cantigny’s gardens, museums and most special events are free admission.

Parking is $5 per vehicle. Visit Cantigny.org to see all events. For updates, text PARK to 36000.

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Oakbrook Terrace Park District PRESCHOOL

Register now for fall preschool.

Preschool session begins on September 3 & 4 for 3 and 4 year olds.

DANCE CLASSES

Saturday’s, September 7-28 & Saturdays, October 5-26 Tiny Toes (2 year olds) 10 AM Ballet (3-4 year olds) 10:30 AM Ballet & Tap Combination (5-7 year olds) 11 AM Ballet & Jazz Combination (7-9 year olds) Noon

DAVE DI’NASO’S TRAVELING WORLD OF REPTILES SHOW AT THE LAKE VIEW NATURE CENTER

Saturday, September 14 1 PM FREE Enjoy this live, up close, hands on experience about reptiles and amphibians from around the world!

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Haunted-Halloween FLEA MARKET Haunted WITCHES and FLEAS”: Saturday, October 26th; 3pm to Midnight! DuPage County fairgrounds, WHEATON, Illinois. The 3rd-Annual Haunted-Halloween FLEA MARKET will be held Saturday evening form 3pm to Midnight, Hosting Ghouls and Goblins, live bands, movie stars and celeberties, hauntedFLEAS and much more!! 1000’s of “ScareyTreasures” can be found from the numerous vendors in buildings, sheds and open-air!!

Also, there will be a hay-ride, costume judging, and great food! For additional information, contact Zurko Promotions at 715 526-9769 or www.zurkopromotions.com .

Addison Park District Clean out your garage, closets, cabinets and drawers for a RECYCLING EXTRAVAGANZA at Community Park in Addison on Saturday, October 26. Collection items include electronics, cell phones, eye glasses, American flags, medical equipment, prescription drugs, bicycles, documents to be shredded (3 box limit) and more items listed on our website: www.addisonparks.org. This drive-thru event will be held in the parking lot of Community Park, 120 E. Oak Street and is co-sponsored

by State Representative Kathy Willis and the Addison Park District.

Siegel’s Cottonwood Pumpkin Farm Come out to Siegel’s Cottonwood Pumpkin Farm for a Fun Filled day in the Country Air, from Sept 21st thru Halloween. You’ll find a fall festival with over 20 attractions, activities & food for the whole family. There is a Petting Zoo, Haunted Barn, Hay Rides to the U Pick Pumpkin Field, and a 14 acre Blackhawk Corn Field Maze. New this year is Jumpin Blob and Zombie Paintball Ride. Visit website for more information www.OurPumpkinFarm.com

Naper Settlement Fall is a beautiful time of year to visit Naper Settlement.Two popular October festivals are Oktoberfest featuring German music, cuisine and beer and All Hallows Eve: Village of Fear, our annual Halloween event where all 12 acres are haunted. New this year is a bus tour to the Pullman Historic District on Oct. 12.

The 10th anniversary of the History Speaks Lecture Series opens with Letters of the Civil War Sept. 15.

All Hallows Eve:Village of Fear. Experience two of the darkest nights of the year with haunting creatures, eerie entertainment and must-see horrors from 6-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 14 out & about

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Oct. 18-19. This one-of-a-kind experience brings some of the scariest characters of the past, present and future to life. Volunteers are always needed to help with this frightfully fun event. Tickets are $10 per person in advance and $15 per person at the door.

During Naper Settlement’s Oktoberfest, enjoy traditional German music, beer and cuisine from 5-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 and from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 under the tent at 523 S. Webster St., Naperville.

Enjoy family-friendly activities from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday afternoon. Firefighters’ Appreciation Day will be held Oct. 5 and features Naperville firefighters competing against each other in a chili cook-off. Advance tickets are $10 adult (13+), $5 youth (4–12). At the gate, tickets are $15 adult (13+), $10 youth (4-12). Food and beverages are not included in the ticket price.

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Lombard Town Centre On Sunday, October 13th, Lombard Town Centre will be hosting it’s annual Spooktacular Fall Festival from 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the intersection of St. Charles and Park Avenue in Downtown Lombard. Each year the festival has grown and this year will be no exception, with more rides and games and more live entertainment including a LIVE Performance by Radio Disney As usual, there will be trick-or-treating in the downtown businesses, a petting zoo, pumpkin decorating, Arts & Crafts vendors and plenty of food and fun for all!!! Lombard Town Centre is dedicated to the revitalization and growth of our historic downtown. Visit lombardtowncentre.org or call 630-620-8063 for more information!

Forest Preserve District of Kane County Family camp sites are available in Kane County! You can get away from it all — without spending it all. Paul Wolff Campground in Elgin and Big Rock Campground in Big Rock offer with electric and water hook-ups, as well as tent-only sites. Both campgrounds are within beautiful forest preserves where you’ll enjoy miles of hiking trails and other amenities. Sites range from $10 to $25 per day. Come stay with us! For more information, call 630-4441200 or visit www.kaneforest.com.

Camp Local!

Sunday, September 22 11am to 3pm

Family camp sites are available in two Kane County forest preserves! You can get away from it all — without spending it all.

Paul Wolff Campground in Elgin and Big Rock Campground in Big Rock offer RV sites with electric and water hook-ups, as well as primitive (tent-only) sites. Sites range from $10 to $25 per day. Campgrounds are open through October. Come camp local!

Admission Includes All Activities: Antique Farm Equipment Display Tractor-Drawn Hayrides Traditional Folk Music | Petting Zoo Face Painting | and More!

Big Rock Campground at Big Rock Forest Preserve 46W499 Granart Rd., Big Rock

$8 Adults (Ages 12+) $4 Children (Ages 2-11)

Paul Wolff Campground at Burnidge Forest Preserve 38W235 Big Timber Rd., Elgin For more information, call 630-444-1200 or visit kaneforest.com

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October Fun Halloween Happening Community Center Friday, October 18 | 5-8P

Pumpkin Fest Cosley Zoo October 1-31 | 9A-5P

Crisp fall air, a cornstalk lined path, a straw pyramid and thousands of pumpkins…what could be better? Visit cosleyzoo.org for details.

Games, bounce house, a costume pageant and “trunk or treating” from a firetruck, police car and other exciting vehicles. wheatonparkdistrict.com for details.

“Spooktacular” Cosley Zoo Friday, October 25 | 5:30-7P or 7-8:30P

Don’t miss this fall festival full of Halloween fun! Visit cosleyzoo.org for details.

Please register by October 21.

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Six Flags Fright Fest - 9/28-10/27. The

tal to horror so deep and black, it is known

from Westfield Mall. For times and tours call

entire park is totally transformed into a Hal-

only as… ABYSS . Channahon. 815-467-6766.

708-425-5163.

loween playground with street entertainment

Psychosis Haunted House - Weekends 10/3-

Terrifying Theatre Hike - Weekends in

and thrilling haunted houses. 847-249-4636.

11/2. Low scare, no gore experience.Thu.

Oct. Hike from scene to scene for “The Pas-

Asylum Xperiment - Weekends in Oct.

7-10 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 7-Midnight. Elgin. psycho-

sion of Dracula.” 3 p.m. Morton Arboretum,

45,000 square feet of terror! Mutilevel. Sun. &

sishauntedhouse.net

Lisle. 630-725-2066.

Thu. 7-10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 p.m.-Midnight. The

Massacre Haunted House - 10/4-11/2.

Ghost Stories in the Park...In the Dark!

Odeum,Villa Park. 630-941-9292.

Over 35 rooms of pure terror. Special 3D ef-

- 10/4-6 & 10/11-13. An evening of scary

Statesville Haunted Prison - 10/3-11/2.

fects available. On the grounds of Odyssey

stories that will send shivers up your spine.

Find your way through dark ancient walls, into

Fun World, Naperville. 708-320-3327.

Naperville. Register: 630-848-5000.

30 of the prison’s maximum-security cells.You

Fables Studio Carnivale - Weekends in Oct.

Terror on the Railroad - Weekends in

will encounter over 200 of the most danger-

Interactive Haunted House. Can you survive

October. Experience a haunted Halloween

ous monsters ever imprisoned. Crest Hill.

the games? Morton Grove. FablesStudioIn-

train, if you dare!! Fri. & Sat. 7-11 p.m. Illinois

www.statesville.org. or 815-741-9791.

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Railway Museum, Union. 815-923-4000.

Realm of Terror - Weekends in Oct.

Excursions into the Unknown - Haunt-

Haunted Forest - 10/11 & 12. Scary fun

Voted scariest haunted house in Lake County.

ed Chicagoland Tours. Visit some of Chi-

for all ages. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Central Park, Oak

Round Lake Beach. 847-363-8799.

cago’s most haunted locations from the com-

Brook. 630-990-4233.

The Abyss - 10/1-31. An unspeakable por-

fort of a luxury motor coach! All tours leave

Tales Tombstones Tell - 10/11. Gather

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in a cemetery to hear stories of those buried there. 6:30-9 p.m. Oakwood cemetery, West Chicago. 630-231-3376.

Pumpkin Trolley - 10/12, 13, 19 & 20.

Ride an old-time electric trolley car to the Pumpkin Patch and choose a pumpkin to take home. Fox River Trolley, South Elgin. For reservations and times, call 847-694-4676.

A Night In Sleepy Hollow - 10/11, 12,18 & 19. Venture out into the dark of the night & see the legendary headless horseman! Enjoy corn maze, haunted woods, hayrides & concessions. 5:30-10 p.m. Perry Farm Park, Bourbonnais. 815-933-9905.

Howl-o-Ween Pooch Parade - 10/12.

Sat. • Oct. 19 • 11am-3pm* Lions Recreation Center

Dress up your pup for a parade, dog agility course,

411 S. Maple St. • Mt. Prospect

tricks competition & prizes. 12-2 p.m. Schaum-

$4 per child (payable at door) • Adults Free

burg. 847-985-2144. Monster High Ghouls Ball

For kids ages 3-8 yrs • All children must be accompanied by an adult Strollers permitted • Don’t forget to wear your costume!

CONCESSIONS AVAILABLE

- 10/15. Come dressed for creepy treats, activities & more. Grades 1-5. 4-5 p.m. West Chicago Public Library. 630-231-1552 x128.

*last ticket sale at 2:15

Call 847-632-9333 or visit www.mppd.org for more info!

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A Spooktacular Halloween - 10/18.

Mini pumpkin painting, trick or treat mini golf

Live Entertainment Kiddie Characters Halloween Hayride Games Face Painting Crafts Train Ride Moonwalk Pumpkin Patch Trick or Treat Bag

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& other ghoulish activities. Ages 3-15. 6-7:30 McCollum Park, Downers Grove. 630-9631300.

All Hallow’s Eve: Village of Fear 10/18 & 19. Haunting creatures, eerie entertainment and must-see horrors. 6:30 - 10 p.m. Naper Settlement, Naperville. 630-3055257.

Gallery of Ghoulish Homes Tour 10/18-31. Pack up the family and drive by the spookiest homes in Fox Valley. St Charles.

630-513-6200.

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History Speaks Lecture Series:

players compete in men’s, women’s, co-rec,

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or high school divisions. NADA sanctioned event. Teams encouraged to dress in costume.

Schaumburg. For info call: 847-985-2120.

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make crafts and celebrate Halloween. Times divided into ages 2-3; 3-4; 5-7. Oakbrook Terrace. Call for info. 630-627-6100.

Bat Fest - 10/19. Family festival storytell-

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a.m.-8 p.m. Batavia. 630-761-3528.

Boo Bash - 10/19. Petting zoo, tric or treat 10-11:30 a.m. Glen Ellyn. 630-469-0907.

Howlin’ Halloween Fest - 10/19. Halloween hayride, moonwalk and take a trip down Jack O’Lantern Lane for some pumpkin picking. 11 a.m.-3p.m. Mt. Prospect. 847-2555380.

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Boo! at the Zoo - 10/19 &20 & 26 &

ed” trolley along the Fox River to a campfire

27. Features a costume parade, costume

along the shore complete with ghost stories,

showcase, professional pumpkin-carving dem-

hot chocolate & s’mores! Fox River Trolley,

onstrations, not-so-scary games and activities,

South Elgin. For reservations and times, call

special animal zoo chats, and haunted hayrides.

847-694-4676.

Brookfield Zoo. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. 708-688-8000.

Terror Trolley - 10/19 & 26. Get ready

Trick-or-Treat Trolley - 10/19,20,26,27.

to be scared out of your seat! Ages 13 and up.

Treats for Kids in costume. Illinois Railway Mu-

Fox River trolley, South Elgin. Call for times.

seum, Union. 815-923-4000.

847-694-4676.

Haunted Ghost Story Train - 10/19 &

Ghost and Ghouly Family Night -

26. A spooky, spectacular ride on a “haunt-

10/19. Corn maze, camp fires, spooky hayrides, pumpkin picking & more. 3-10 p.m.

Plainfield. 815-436-8812.

Haunted Forest Tour - 10/20. Tour Twin Lakes Woods on hay racks where there may be creatures lurking about!! 5:30 - 6:30 for younger kids; 6:30-9:30 for older kids/teens.

Westmont. 630-963-5252.

Boo Bash - 10/24. Family costume dance.

The Last Straw Fall Event October 6 12-4pm

A FRIENDLY SCARECROW TALE October 18 6-7:15pm

Contests, crafts & more. Ages 3-10 w/ adult.

HAUNTED FOREST NIGHTMARES! October 26 5:30-9:30pm

HALLOWEEN FUN FAIR October 31 4:30-7pm

spooky games and ghoulish treats. Ages 0-6

Jr. High Halloween Dance October 31 7:30-9pm

6-8 p.m. Plainfield. 815-436-8812.

Monster Bash - 10/24. Dress up for some and parent. 12:30-1:30 p.m. Lombard. 630620-7322.

Boo 2U Fest - 10/25. Variety of spooktacular activities including a DJ, games, snacks & haunted house. 7-9 p.m. Schaumburg. 847490-7020.

Halloween Fest - 10/25. Trick-or-Treat along the Trail, Costume Contest for kids up

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to age 12, Pumpkin Patch, hay rides, inflatables, concessions. 6-9 p.m. Romeoville. 815-886-2076.

www.wpd4fun.org or 630.963.5252

Halloween Family Fun Night - 10/25.

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Games, crafts trick-or-treating and more.

6-7:30 p.m. Prisco Comm. Ctr., Aurora. 630859-8606.

Lombard Town Centre Presents

Haunted House - 10/25. Walk through an abandoned warehouse to find your treat

FALL FESTIVAL

at the end. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Prisco Comm. Ctr., Aurora. 630-859-8606.

Boo Fest - 10/25. Visit a mad scientist lab, make spooky crafts, hunt for candy in a haystack. 6:30-9 p.m. Carol Stream. 630-7846100.

Scarehouse of Carol Stream - 10/25.

Enter if you dare! Ages 12 & up. 9-10:30 p.m.

Coral Cove Water Park, Carol Stream. 630784-6100.

Monsters Ball - 10/25. Fun for the whole family! Wear your costume, play games and dance to the music. Fee includes dinner, story & dancing. 6-8:30 p.m. Niles. 847-967-6633.

Halloween Trick or Treat Path - 10/25.

Meet Cinderella,Tin Man and favorite cartoon characters while trick or treating indoors for goodies. Also games and crafts. 6 p.m. Rolling Meadows. 847-818-3200.

BOO-nanza! - 10/25. Preschool thru Grade 5; pumpkin decorating, costume parade, candy hunt, pumpkin shoot, movie showings and much more! Wheeling Park District. 847-465-3333.

A Haunting in the Valley - 10/25 & 26.

Mysterious and magical walks through the Log Cabin Woods. 6;15-9:30 p.m. Schaumburg.

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Haunted Forest Walk - 10/25 & 26.

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with scary scenes. 6:30-9:30 p.m. 1;30-3 p.m.

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Sat. only.Woodridge. 630-353-3400.

17 Acres of Cornfield Mazes

Trail of Terror - 10/26. One night only! Out-

Open Weekends & Columbus Day

door, guided tour of terrifying sights and sounds.

www.OurCornMaze.com

7-10 p.m. Lisle Community Park. 630-964-3410.

Last Entry 4:30pm

Scare-illon Concert - 10/26. Halloween themed concert featuring claasical & popular selections. 7-8 p.m. Millennium Carrilon, Naperville. 630-848-5000.

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with games, goodies and crafts. 9:30 am to

Downtown West Chicago businesses, desig-

noon. Community Cnetter, 250 E. Wood St.

nated by a pumpkin in their window, will host

Palatine.Tickets may be purchaes ahead of

the annual trick or treating. Also parade, cos-

time. 847-991-0333.

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630-540-4800.

Monster Mash - 10/30.

Games, rides, music, concessions.

prises. Children up to 6th grade. 10:30 a.m.-1

Fun for the whole family. 5:30-7:30 p.m.

p.m. Niles. 847-967-6633.

Bensenville. 630-766-7015.

Halloween Carnival - 10/26. Games,

Halloween Fun Fair - 10/31. Carnival

crafts, treats along with a costume contest.

games, prizes, Parade of Costumes, magic

Everyone will receive a goody bag to take

show & more. 4-7 p.m. Westmont Comm.

home; all ages. 4:30-7:30 p.m. Oakbrook Ter-

Center. 630-963-5252.

race Park District. 630-627-6100.

Halloween Dance - 10/31. Come in cos-

Pumpkin Splash - 10/26. Swim with

tume and show off your dance moves. Prizes

pumpkins, listen to the DJ & enjoy refresh-

for best dressed and most creative. Grades

ments. 6-8 p.m. Schaumburg. 847-490-7020.

6-8. 7:30-9 p.m. Westmont Comm. Center.

Zombie Apocalypse - 10/26 & 27.

630-963-5252.

Wheeler Park transforms into a playground

Halloween Party - 10/31. Games, mag-

for the undead. 7:30-10 pm. Geneva. 630-232-

ic show, ice skating & more. 6:30-9. Darien

4542.

Sportsplex. 630-968-6400.

Halloween Hayday - 10/27. Pumpkin painting, cosmic cake walk, costume contests & more. 1-4 p.m. Geneva. 630-232-4542.

Howl-O-Ween Dog Parade - 10/27.

Annual parade with prizes. 4-5 p.m. Pecks Farm Park, Geneva. 630-232-4542.

Haunted Halloween Flea Market 10/27. Horror Movies, music, costume ball, hayrides & more. 3 p.m.-Midnight. DuPage County Fairgrounds, Wheaton. 715-526-9769. zurkopromotions.com Halloween Party - 10/27. For ages 1-10; includes games for “wee ones”, challenging games, ghoulish goodies, a creative crafty table, Cold Blooded Creatures and a puppet show. 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Palatine. 847-7055123.

Howl’oween Dog Parade - 10/27.

Icludes costume contest and treat bags. 1-3 p.m. Carol Stream. 630-784-6100.

Trick-or-Treating & Parade - 10/27.

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SEPTEMBER Naperville Last Fling - August 30-September 2. Carnival rides, live entertainment, food, parade, dog show and more. Downtown Naperville. 630-961-4143. lastfling.org Summer Sunset Festival - August 30-September 1 . Arts & craft show, carnival, food, business expo, live music and much more. Lake in the Hills. 847-960-7400.

Frankfort Fall Festival - August 31-September 2. Juiried art show, live entertainment, parade, beer and food. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Mon. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Frankfort.

815-469-3356.

Fine Arts Exposition - August 31-September 1. Artists and crafters work in various media. Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Oakbrook Center. 630-573-0700.

Schaumburg Septemberfest - August 31-September 2. Arts & crafts fair, carnival, live entertainment, Taste of Schaumburg, fireworks and parade. Schaumburg.847-895-4500.

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Fox Valley Folk Music & Storytelling Festival - September 1 & 2. Eight stages of entertainment featuring storytelling and children’s activities. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Downtown Geneva. 630-897-3655.

Art Fair on the Square - September 1 & 2. 58th annual art fair sponsored by the Deer Path Art League and Gallery. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both days. Lake Forest. 847-234-3743.

Weed Ladies Fall Floral Sale - September 4-7. Creative seasonal floral arrangements and dried bouquets. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Thu-Sat. 1-4 p.m. Sun. Naper Settlement, Naperville. 630-420-6010.

Sandwich Fair - September 4-8. Country music, carnival, horse shows, tractor pulls & more. Sandwich. 815-786-2159.

Itasca Oktoberfest - September 5-7. Authentic German food, beer, music, dancing, kids korner & more. Downtown Itasca. 630-773-0835.

Food and Wine Festival - September 6.

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Lombard Park District’s Fall Fest October 6th ~ 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Games, hay rides, pony rides, Boo Bingo, moon bounce, candy hunt, pumpkin patch and decorating and more!

Lombard Common, Lombard 630-620-7322 www.lombardparks.com Oktoberfest in Villa Park - September 6-8. Carnival rides, live entertainment, food & beverage booths.Villa Park. 630-834-8970.

DarienFest - September 6-8. Carnival rides, music. Inaugural pet parade. Free admission and shuttle service. Darien Community Park.

630-968-0004.

Festival of the Vine - September 6-8.

Wine tastings, live music and great food. Geneva. 630-232-6060.

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More info. Call Cynthia: (708) 656-3600 Ext. 288

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Fall Festival at Palatine Stables

1510 W. NW Hwy, Palatine

Saturday, October 5 11am-3pm

Wagon Rides Pony Rides Petting Zoo Crafts & Pumpkins Arts & Crafts Booths Concessions Free admission & parking, fees for some activities.

www.palatineparks.org (847) 991-0333

Homer Harvest Days - September 7 & 8. Food, music, old-fashioned games, petting zoo. Trantina Farm, Homer Glen. 708-3010522.

Honey Bee Weekend - Sept. 7 & 8. Local vendors display & sell a variety of honey and bee themed products. Family Honeybee Hike. 10 am-4 pm. Morton Arboretum, Lisle.

630-719-2468.

Fine Arts Festival - September 7 & 8. Features the work of 130 juried artists.

10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Downtown Downers Grove.

847-926-4300.

Misericordia Family Festival - September 8. Food & drink, live music & entertainment, children’s games. Benefits Misericordia’s programs for children & adults with developmental disabilities. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Chicago.

773-273-2766.

Scandinavian Day Festival September 8 ~ 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Celebrate Denmark, Iceland, Norway,Sweden & Finland with traditional food, crafts, games, gifts & entertainment.

Free parking.

Vasa Park, South Elgin 847-695-6720 www.scandinaviandayil.com Cornfest - September 8. Family picnic with games, entertainment and fishing. 11:30

a.m. - 4 p.m. Graue Mill, Oak Brook. 630-9209720 x22.

National Skydiving Championship September 12-24. 500+ aerial athletes compete in 5 divisions. Open to public. Free admission. Skydive Chicago, Ottawa. 815-4330000.

SeptemberFest - September. 12-15.

Carnival, Bingo 5K run, international food, entertainment & more. St. Matthews Church, Glendale Heights. 630-469-6300x305.

Jazz Weekend - September 12-15. Live jazz performances over 4 days. St. Charles. For schedule go to www.stcjazzweekend.com Jazz and Blues Festival - September 13.

3 bands, food vendors, beer & wine tent, car show & more. 6-11 p.m. LaGrange Park. www. cpdlgp.org

Des Plaines Fall Fest Sept. 13th (6-11 p.m), 14th (Noon11 p.m.) & 15th (Noon-8 p.m.)

A Three-Day Family-Friendly Festival! Live music, carnival rides, food, fun family activities.

FREE Admission Lake Park, 2200 Lee St., Des Plaines www.FallFestDesPlaines.com West Dundee Heritage Fest - September 13-15. Art & Antique shows, fireworks, auto show, childrens activities. www. wdundeeheritagefest.org.

Backyard BBQ Cook-Off - September 14. 60 teams will compete in the largest amateur competition in Illinois. 11 a.m.-9 p.m..

Glen Ellyn. 630-545-0610.

Riverwalk Fine Art Fair - September 14 & 15. Outdoor juried art exhibition and sale along the winding walkways of the DuPage River. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Naperville. 630355-2530.

Taste of Egypt Festival Sep 14th (11 am-7pm) & Sep 15th, 2013 (Noon-5pm) Delicious Egyptian Food, Camel Rides, Petting Zoo,Jewelry, Personalized Hieroglyphics, Kid’s Corner & more!

FREE Admission 15 W 455 79th St. Burr Ridge, IL. 708-325-8633 wwwTasteofEgyptFestival.com Depot Days - September 14 & 15. Celebrate early history of Lisle with food, entertainment & fun. 12-5 p.m. Lisle 630-968-0499.

Fall Harvest at Blackberry Farm September 15. Discover the ways of the Pioneer life with harvest treats and carriage rides. Live music. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. p.m. Aurora.

630-892-1550.

Johansen Farms Fall Fun – Open daily Sept. 15 thru Oct. 31. Animals, hayrides, corn maze. Bolingbrook. 630-759-8711 24 out & about

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Berwyn Oktoberfest - September 20 & 21. Live music, food, rides, arts & crafts, beer garden and kids activities. Fri. 6-11 p.m. Sat. 12-11 p.m. Depot District, Berwyn. 773-7888100.

OakToberfest - September 20 & 21. A celebration of music, micro-brewed beers and food. Live music.. Downtown Oak Park. 708383-4145.

Oktoberfest in Palatine - September 20-22. German music, food and beverages, familyactivities. Fireman’s Memorial Parking Lot, Palatine. www.PalatineRotary.com.

Country Folk Art Festival - September 20-22. Traditional Americana and Folk Art. Antique American furniture and accessories, contemporary folk art and unique crafts. Fri. 6-10 p.m.,Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. St. Charles. 815-772-3279.

Alternative Arts Festival - September 20-22. Tattoo artists from all over the world plus demonstrations, contests and vendors.

Tinley Park Convention Center. www.TattooAndArtsFestival.com.

Fall Family Festival - September 21.

Carriage rides, games, music, food & more.

3:30-6:30 p.m. Clarendon Hills. 630-323-2626.

Vintage Illinois Wine Festival - September 21 & 22. Sample from over 20 wineries as you listen to music in a beautiful setting. Sat. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. 12-5 p.m. Starved Rock, Utica. 800-868-7625x386.

Harvest Pow Wow - September 21 & 22. Native American dancing, cultural demonstrations, children’s games and crafts and special presentations Presented by Midwest SOARRING Foundation. Naper Settlement, Naperville. 773-585-1744.

Kuipers Family Farm - September 21 - October 31. Take a hayride out to the pumpkinpatch to hand pick your own! Pony rides, baby animals, pig races, corn maze, haunted forest, and plenty of great food and drinks. Maple Park, Illinois. 815-827-5200.

Harvest Bonfire at the Farm - September 21. Cider and s’mores for everyone under the autumn night sky! 6-8 p.m. Wagner Farm, Glenview. 847-657-1506.

Oktoberfest - September 21. Food, family activities, live entertainment, senior activities.

Benefits Holy Trinity Church. 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m.Veterans Park, Westmont. 630-660-6554.

Itasca Art & Wine Festival - September 21. Juried art show and wine tastings. Live music. Itasca. 630-773-0835.

Oktoberfest - September 21. Live music, polka, bean bag tourney, futbol tourney, food, home run derby and kids activities. 11-8 p.m.

Oak Brook Park District. 630-645-9590.

Didier Farms Pumpkin Fest - September 21 - October 31. Hayrides, corn maze, straw maze, petting zoo, pony and camel rides, inflatable bouncing moonwalk, baby chicks and children’s rides. Didier Farms, Lincolnshire. 847-634-3291.

Apple Festival - September 27-29.Wide variety of apple inspired treats and family activities. Long Grove. 847-634-0888.

Elim Dutch Fest - September 28. Pancake breakfast, Dutch Village shops, Dutch September/October 2013

treats, kids carnival, petting zoo & authentic Dutch dancing. 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Palos Heights.

708-389-0555.

Autumn Pioneer Festival - September 28 & 29. Crafts, lifestyles & skills of the pioneers & Native Americans of the early 1800’s.

Civil War encampment, demonstrations & activities. Sat. 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Belvidere. 815-547-7935.

Fall Harvest and Art Festival - September 28. Vineyard tours, live music, grape stomping, art show & more.12-6 p.m. Galena.

815-777-3235.

Indian Summer Festival - September 29. Food, family events & make your own scarecrow. 12 - 5 p.m. Castaldo Park, Woodridge. 630-353-3400.

Hoe-Down - September 29. Bring the family out for pony rides, hayrides, games, food & FUN! Darien Community Park. 630968-6400.

OCTOBER Group Hayrides - Weekends in Oct..

Group rental includes 20 min. hayride and a bonfire. Cook your own food or bring fixings for s’mores. Naperville Park District. To register: 630-848-5000.

Fall Color Festival - Weekends in Oct. & Columbus Day. Family Jack-o-Lantern Hikes, brats, build-your-own taffy apple, pumpkin decorating & much more. Morton Arboretum, Lisle. 630-968-0074.

Town of Cicero Houby Fest Oct 1 -6 Carnival. food. live music.

Parade Oct 6 at noon On Cermak Rd. Central Ave to Lombard. Live music; Oct 5: Infinity, Oct 6: 7th Heaven 708-656-3600x288 www.townofcicero.com Scarecrow Trail - Daily in Oct. Stroll around Meadow Lake to see cleverly decorated scarecrows. Morton Arboretum, Lisle.

630-968-0074.

Oktoberfest - October 4 & 5. Live music and authentic german cuisine. Fri. 5-10 p.m.

Sat. 12 -10 p.m. Naperville. 630-420-6010.

Galena Oktoberfest – Oct. 5 German themed festival. Noon – 10 p.m. Galena. 815331-0180.

Autumn Colors Craft Show - October 5. Features a variety of talented crafters offering many different items for sale. Pancake breakfast, bake sale & concessions as well. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Romeoville. 815-886-6222.

Annual Fish Boil and Harvest Festival - October 5. Family fun with live music and entertainment. Fish boil at 2 p.m. 1-5 p.m.Vasa Park, South Elgin. 847-695-6720. suburban family | subfam.com

Saturday October 5th 1-4pm Lombard Common

ACTIVITIES: ~ games ~ moon bounce ~ hayrides ~ pony rides ~ candy hunt ~ boo bingo ~ decorating contest & much more!

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Palatine Park District Fall Festival October 5. Wagon rides, pony rides crafts, pumkins and more. FREE admission. Palatine Stable, 1510 W. Northwest Hwy. 847-9910333.

Fall Bulb Festival - October 5 & 6. Shop from over 200 varieties of bulbs with live music, activities & more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe. 847-8355440.

Scarecrow Harvest Festival - October 5 & 6. Make your own scarecrow and explore this Victorian era village at it’s most beautiful. demonstrations, square dancing, games and hayrides. Noon-5 p.m. Midway Village Museum, Rockford. 815-397-9112.

Harvest Days at Garfield Farm - October 6. Music, food & demonstrations of historic household and farm skills common in the mid-1800’s. 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Garfield Farm Museum, St. Charles. 630-584-8485.

Autumn Harvest Festival - October 6.

Demonstrations of frontier-era farm life such as cider pressing & blacksmithing. Also crafts, 19th century games, food & live music. 12-5 p.m. Schaumburg. 847-985-2100.

Heirloom Apple Fest - October 6.

Come embrace fall with its most iconic fruit.

1-4 p.m. Durant House Museum, St. Charles.

630-377-6424.

Pumpkin Weekends at Blackberry Farm - October weekends and Columbus Day thru 10/31. Pumpkin patch,

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decorating station, carousel, train and hay rides also will be available. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Blackberry Farms Pioneer Village, Aurora.

630-892-1550.

Trolley Fall Colors Tour - Mondays & Saturdays in October. Enjoy Starved Rock during the most beautiful time of the year.

Tour includes a trolley ride, hot lunch buffet and a guided scenic walk. Starved Rock, Utica.

800-868-7625x386.

Horse Drawn Hayrides - Weekends in Oct. 30 minute guided tours. No rides 1012 & 13. Danada Equestrian Center, Wheaton.

630-668-6012.

Cider Festival - October 6. Make your own hand made toy, horseshoe throwing contest, cider making demo, food & apple baked goods, blacksmithing, pioneer demos and more! Free. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. McHenry County Historical Museum, Union. 815-923-2267.

Paws in the Park - October 6. Hosted in conjunction with the Fox Valley Animal Welfare League. Pet-related products and gifts, rescue organizations, obedience specialists, a blessing of animals, police dog demonstrations, contests & more. Noon - 4 p.m. Lincoln Park, Aurora. 630-859-8606.

Last Straw Fall Event - October 6. Hayrides, bake sale, pumpkin decorating & more.

12-4 p.m. Gregg House Museum, Westmont.

630-963-5252.

Mercyfest - October 10-13. Entertainment, carnival rides and games, children’s

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activities, business expo, beer garden & food.

Aurora. 630-851-3444.

Scarecrow Festival - October 11-13.

Enjoy live entertainment, scarecrow contest, great food, numerous children’s events, the famous Autumn on the Fox Art & Craft Show.

Downtown St. Charles. 630-377-6161.

Oktoberfest - October 11 & 12; 19 & 20. Enjoy a buffet of german food and 10 Oktoberfest beers. Wine tasting too. 5-7 p.m.

Starved Rock State Park, Utica. 800-868-7625.

Fall Festival - October 12. Celebrate autumn with harvest-time activities including hayrides, music, pumpkin decorating, candy dive, inflatables & seasonal treats. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Cantigny Gardens, Wheaton. 630-668-5161.

Heritage Day Saturday, October 12,11 am-3 pm Fischer Farm & Churchville Schoolhouse Celebration of Season & local history.Tours, civil war re-enactors, music, Crafts, and children’s activities.

16W680 Old Grand Ave., Bensenville.

630-766-7015 www.bensenvilleparkdistrict.org The Pumpkin Trolley - October 12, 13, 19 & 20. Pick up a pumpkin at the patch

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and enjoy a small treat - great family fun at low cost. Fox River Trolley Museum, South Elgin. 847-697-4676.

Moonlight Hayrides at Primrose Farm - October 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26. Tractor-drawn hayrides cruise around the fields; also a bonfire, marshmallow roast, hot chocolate and mulled cider. 5:30-8 p.m. St. Charles.

630-513-4370.

Fall Festival/Oktoberfest - October 12. Pumpkin painting, scarecrow contest, hayrides, games, crafts. Trick or Treat thru town, German bands, food & beer. Mt Prospect. 847392-6000.

Oktoberfest - October 12 & 13. Experience the old-fashioned fun of a family carriage ride, lively German dancing, pumpkin decorating and children’s’ activities. Stay for beer and brats and traditional German entertainment.

Long Grove. 847-634-0888.

Fall Festival October 13. ~11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Hayrides, equestrian exhibits, music & children’s activities.

Danada Equestrian Center, Wheaton.

630-668-6012 www.dupageforest.org Columbus Day Hayrides - October 14.

Ride through neihborhoods and parks with

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the family. 1:15-2 p.m. or 2-2:45 p.m. Woodridge. 630-353-3400.

Glass Pumpkin Patch - October 16-20.

Annual exhibit of blown-glass artwork. 3000 glass pumpkins and other autumnal designs.

10 am-5 pm daily with pieces available for sale beginning at 1 pm on 10/16. Morton Arboretum, Lisle. 630-968-0074.

Pumpkin Festival - October 17-19. Record breaking amounts of pumpkins will be carved and pies eaten along with a pumpkin parade, live music & great food. Highwood.

847-432-6000.

Fall Family Festival - October 19. Octoberfest atmosphere with parades, games, costume contest & more. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Hinsdale.

630-323-3952.

Autumn Arts & Crafts Show - October 19. 100 area artisans featuring paintings, glass and woodwork, and more. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Batavia. www.bataviamothersclub.org.

Corn Harvest Festival - October 19.

Horse-drawn wagon rides, farm tours, corn picking by hand, apple pressing and participation in a variety of farm activities. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wagner Farm, Glenview. 847-657-1506.

Fall Festival - October 19.Visit craft and activity stations as you walk through the woods.

1-3 p.m. Red Oak Nature Center, Aurora.

630-897-1808.

Fall Colors Weekend - October 19 & 20. Enjoy nature’s show with guided hikes and lunch time hikes. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. both days.

Starved Rock State Park, Utica. 800-868-7625.

STEMfest October 19th, 10 am - 5 pm Celebrate innovations in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) thatwill entertain people of all ages.

Hundreds of hands-on exhibits STEM Book Fair, and more ! FREE Admission NIU Convocation Center, DeKalb, IL www.stemfest.niu.edu

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“What a Night We Had!”

“It ’ss Show Time!”

DuPage Symphony Orchestra

The acclaimed and accomplished DuPage Symphony Orchestra is celebrating our 60th Anniversary Season with an impressive schedule of five subscription concerts, a special Holiday Concert, two Chamber Music Concerts, numerous outreach programs, and a whole host of events.

Honored as the 2013 Illinois Community Orchestra of the Year by the Illinois Council of

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Orchestras, the DSO continues its mission of “Surrounding our Community with Music” under the dynamic leadership of Music Director Barbara Schubert.

Our subscription concerts are performed at the beautiful and musically vibrant Wentz Concert Hall on the campus of North Central College in Naperville. Each of our subscription concerts features an outstanding soloist, and distinctive musical treasures chosen

by Maestra Schubert.

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For dates, times, and details of the program for each performance, and to purchase tickets, go to our website at www.dupagesymphony.org [See ad on page 3.]

Overshadowed Theatrical Productions

Our 10th year anniversary season begins with our favorite Christmas play. In fact, this is a season of favorites! Chosen by our audiences, our plays this year promises to entertain and

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inspire you. This is an exciting time at Overshadowed, when so many theaters are closing around us our audiences seem to be growing!

Join us for a season of favorites! From, “It’s a Wonderful Life� to the true inspirational story “The Hiding Place.� there is a place for you.

Please join us for a spectacular season. For more information, please contact Overshadowed Theatrical Productions at 630-250-7518 or www.overshadowedproductions.com.

Moraine Valley C.C. Fine and Performing Arts Center

Moraine Valley Community College’s Fine and Performing Arts Center is celebrating 20 years of providing exceptional entertainment in the southwest suburbs. We offer an eclectic line up of music, theater, dance, and more that appeal to all members of the community.

Our beautiful Dorothy Menker Theater and intimate John and Angeline Oremus Theater provide the perfect venues for professional entertainment by well-known performers, student and community theater and musical performances, and other cultural offerings.

And our Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery features local and nationally recognized artists.

With our diverse offerings, facilities that ensure everyone a great seat, and friendly staff, we strive to make your experience one you will long remember. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact (708) 974-5500 or visit morainevalley.edu.

Raue Center

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Going into its thirteenth season, Raue Center enthusiastically brings you the opportunity to witness contemporary, vibrant performing arts on a state-of-the-art stage. Starting in September audiences can look forward to a unique blend of esteemed national acts like Ben Vereen (9/21), Los Lobos (9/26) and Dr. John (11/8). The season also includes family favorites like The Nutcracker Ballet (12/21 & 12/22) and New Shanghai Circus (3/14).

The theatre has taken great measures in creating a fun and contemporary culture while maintaining its quality and family-friendly programming. Experience Raue Center this season again or for the first time. 2013/2014 Season ticket packages and single tickets are on sale now online at rauecenter.org or via the theatre’s Box Office at 815.356.9212.

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Fermilab

The Fermilab Arts & Lecture Series in Batavia has been presenting a broad variety of live performances and lectures to the Fox Valley community for more than 30 years. This year our lectures range from the latest from Mars exploration to the Physics of Superheroes, and another Physics Slam. Laughter, theater and great music grace the stage in our arts series - Second City and Jingle Babes,The Fantasticks, Stars of Dance Chicago, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Throat Singers of Tuva, Celtic fun with Alan Kelly, and much more! More info and online ticket sales with no additional fees available at www.fnal.gov/culture, or by phone at 630/840.ARTS. [See ad on inside front cover.]

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MOMIX: Botanica

Saturday, Sept. 28, 7:30 p.m.

Dorothy Menker Theater This world-renowned company of dancer-illusionists uses costumes, projections and custom-made props and puppetry to create a dance fantasy unlike anything you’ve ever seen.

Along with an eclectic score, which ranges from birdsong to Vivaldi, Botanica reveals nature’s changing imagery. This is dance at its most organic and inventive.

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Tickets on sale now! morainevalley.edu/fpac Box Office (708) 974-5500

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Fall Golf Source Tips From Local Pros

DuPage Golf

Oak Meadows Associate Professional, Peter Longo Oak Meadows Golf Course Addison, Illinois DuPageGolf.com STAY IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD: If time and expense are limiting your trips to the driving range, you can do excellent work on your game right in your own backyard.

TEE DRILL: Place 6 empty tees in a row, about ¼ inch above the ground. Take any club and, addressing each tee separately, take a full swing and knock the tee out of the ground.This drill improves hand/eye coordination and arm

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control for guiding the club into the precise contact point.

BLANKET: String a clothes line between two poles, about 10 feet wide and 7 feet high. Hang a thick blanket from the clothesline, leaving the sides and bottom untethered, hanging loosely.

Stand as close as you can to the blanket without hitting it with the club.Then drive real balls, as hard as you can swing, into the blanket.

The ball will wrap in the blanket and fall harmlessly to the ground, allowing you to work realistically on your swing with the same feel that comes from hitting real balls.

Pottawatomie Golf Course

By PGA Professional Ron Skubisz 845 N. Second Avenue St. Charles, IL 60174 pottawatomiegc.com Tip: Pottawatomie requires strategy on shot placement into the greens. The greens are small with few straight putts. The ideal strategy is to position your approach shot in the quarter of the green that presents the greatest opportunity for a straight putt. The desired shot is not always the shot closest to the flag, but a shot that is placed in the proper area. You also need to take into consideration suburban family | subfam.com

what side of the green to miss on for your approach shots. When a flag is favoring the left or right of the green, you should play for the center of the green or if you miss, play to miss on the opposite side of the flag position, allowing for a much easier approach.

Sugar Creek Golf Course Cory Ferrell, PGA Golf Professional 500 E. Van Buren, Villa Park, IL 60181 630-834-3325 sugarcreekgolfcourse.org

Tip: Chip Shot set up with 3 thoughts for solid shots! Hands forward, Weight Forward, and Sweep the grass.

Chip Shot Set Up: Set the Club down behind the ball and grip down on the club handle.

That allows you to stand closer to the ball and gives you more control of the club during the stroke. Play the ball in the middle of the stance. Stand with feet closer together and with an open stance. Now apply the 3 thoughts, “Hands forward”, “Weight forward”, and “Sweep the grass” during the stroke.

Keeping your hands forward and weight forward will encourage you to hit down on the ball for a solid shot.

Try the tip during your next short game practice session!

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Pottawatomie Golf Course

$ for 6 rounds of golf $75 a any day of the week.

Makes a great gift!

pottawatomiegc.com

In Pottawatomie Park 845 North Second Avenue, St. Charles Tee Time Reservations: 630-584-8356

DuPageGolf.com DuPageGolf.com is your link to additional information and exclusive golf specials.

GREEN MEADOWS WESTMONT This 9-hole gem features quality conditions, and traditional parkland styling.

(630) 810-5330

MAPLE MEADOWS WOOD DALE

FABULOUS GOLF AT FOREST PRESERVE PRICES

A 27-hole facility that presents golfers with a choice of styles and challenges!

(630) 616-8424

OAK MEADOWS ADDISON

Oak Meadows features a traditional layout where Golf Legend Ben Hogan won the 1941 Chicago Open.

(630) 595-0071 September/October 2013

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‘Twas the Night Before Monday

By Pam Melyan-Bratton

‘Twas the Night Before Monday…

And all through the house Mom was making lunches While ironing a blouse…

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etting everyone ready for school and work each morning and out the door on time can be a dreaded, fren-

zied challenge. When common last-minute questions arise, “Where are my keys? I can’t find my backpack! Are my favorite sneakers

still in the garage?” you need a plan.

With some night-before prep, mornings can run smoother this year. “The less you leave for the morning, the less time pressured you’re going to feel,” advises Dr. Matt Bellace, neuropsychologist and youth motivational speaker. “Memory works less efficiently under stress, for many people, and reducing the load will reduce stress. Anything that can be taken care of the night before will help reduce anxiety the next day.”

All of the work shouldn’t fall on mom and dad, either. Bellace advises involving children in nighttime routines to give them a sense of empowerment and independence. He adds that after several years, the routines will become second nature and will carry with them into adulthood. “This is much better for a person than learning the routine as an adult be32 education central

cause more cognitive energy is needed later in life to remember to carry out the routine,” Bellace adds.

Knowing that a routine can help doesn’t cut it if you don’t know how to create a routine.

Follow these easy tips the night before, then relax and enjoy that cup of tea while things hum along smoothly each morning.

Be a Homework Hero As soon as homework is finished, have kids put everything they need into their backpacks and set the backpacks by the door. If your child has school library books that need to be returned, those go in at night. Is tomorrow physical education? If so, make sure that sneakers are a part of the wardrobe for the next day. If that major project for Social Studies is finally complete, send it in now if the teacher allows assignments to come in early.

Don’t forget, parents have homework, too!

All of those notices and permission forms that come home need a place to go until they are ready to be sent off – or do they? Put the important information and dates into your phone right away and then toss the paper into the recycling bin. If you are more of a pen and paper mom, write it down in your personal calendar or on the family calendar. This way, you also get rid of the clutter that all of those notices make. What about permission forms? Sign them immediately then put them right back in the folder. suburban family | subfam.com

Assembly Line Time Now that the backpacks are set and ready to go by the door, have kids put their shoes and jackets next to their backpacks so that everything is right there waiting to head out the door in the morning. This includes mom and dad’s work bags, too!

Make Breakfast Fast Lots of kids and families don’t have time for breakfast, so they don’t eat at all or they grab something sugary and quick like donuts or toaster pastries. The Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) recognizes that families today live busy lives that often make it difficult to sit down long enough in the morning to eat a nutritious breakfast. Sometimes children are just not ready to eat a meal when they wake up. Other children may have long commutes to school or long periods between breakfast at home and school lunch.

When eating breakfast at home isn’t an option, make it to go without the drive-thru window. Frozen waffles can be toasted quickly then can be cut into waffle sticks and wrapped in foil. A whole wheat bagel can be packed the night before with some cream cheese or peanut butter – just skip the toasting on school days. Easy-to-eat fruit, like apples and bananas, and yogurt cups are a healthy on-the-go morning meal. Grab a bottle of orange juice or milk, and kids can enjoy a quick, nutritious breakfast take-out style.

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What’s Cooking?

If budget permits, allow children to look at the upcoming school lunch menu for the week and choose 1 or 2 days to buy school lunch. This will give you 1 or 2 nights “off” from figuring out what to pack for lunch and making it. On days when children are bringing their lunch to school, pack it the night before. Let children choose what they would like for lunch so that in the morning when they ask, “What did you pack me?” there is no, “I don’t LIKE that!”

When the kids are bringing their lunches, let them help the night before. Kids can look through the pantry and choose a fun snack, along with some fruit. Depending on the age, kids can even spread that mustard on their turkey sandwich to help mom and dad with the prep. Of course, if they are old enough, they can make their own sandwich. Now that’s an idea!

Shopping Spree Sunday Set aside Sunday night as “Shopping Night.”

Everyone goes through their closets and “shops” for the clothing they want to wear for the week. But first, check the weather forecast on TV or online. Clothes can be inspected for massive wrinkles (a quick ironing can ease the stress of pulling out the iron at 7 a.m. on Tuesday morning), missing buttons (easier to replace the button now or choose a new shirt the night before than in the heat of the morning rush moment), and any clothing blip that might get in the way of the workday/school day prep routine.

Designate an area of the closet for the upcoming week’s outfits. The night before, take the outfit out and hang clothes for the next day on the dresser’s knob or the door knob or set them out neatly on top of a dresser, so clothes are ready and waiting for each family member to jump into. On Sunday nights, have everyone put together their outfits and set them aside so that the mess and craziness is all in one night with no pressure of getting to school or work. No one is fumbling through closets and drawers, grumbling about wanting to wear a favorite shirt with a missing button or jeans that still have that grass stain even though mom washed them with stain remover.

The most effective way to ease yourself into mornings and help them move along smoothly is to figure out what system will work best for you and your family. As long as everyone is helping the night before, the ways in which a family beats the morning rush can be creative and fun. Pick what works for you, get the kids involved, and then enjoy mornings of calm before heading out the door.

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Back to School

Not Just Child’s Play

By Gayla Grace

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nhappy in a job with limited potential, I opted to return to school for a master’s degree as I approached my fortieth birthday. I began searching for options in other fields of study, determined to work a schedule other than eight to five with four kids at home.

My current employer offered tuition reimbursement, which provided an additional incentive.

So, despite my fears and uncertainties, I plunged into a master’s degree that I’m thankful today offers me a wide range of possibilities.

Returning to school as an adult requires serious consideration. When raising a family at the same time and/or working full-time, it means personal sacrifice and strict time management. However, it can bring greater job security and satisfaction, in addition to access to skills of higher demand or personal interest classes for individual enrichment.

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The National Center for Education Statistics reported that the primary reason adults returned to school was to take work-related or personal interest courses. Regardless of the reason, having a clear goal before returning to school will help determine your direction and how much time and energy you need to invest.

Another consideration of higher education centers on tuition costs. Finishing an undergraduate degree or diving into a graduate degree can be expensive. Where you choose to attend, private versus public, and full-time versus part-time status determines how much you spend. Tuition reimbursement plans and low-interest loans can play a role in helping with expenses. It’s important to have a financial plan to avoid setbacks that might prevent you from reaching your goal. suburban family | subfam.com

What changes do you need to make in your schedule to accommodate classes and studying?

Will your current employer allow time off for classes? Do you need to secure babysitting for your children? Do you have volunteer duties you can delegate to someone else for awhile? Prioritizing your responsibilities allows a smoother transition with your new schedule.

It’s also important to keep your family in mind and seek their support for your decision. Consider asking for additional help with housework or meal preparation. When I returned to school, I had class one night a week and I asked our oldest daughter to be responsible for the meal that night. She assumed the additional responsibility, equipping her with meal preparation as a maturing young lady.

The other children helped with clean up and after-dinner chores. It enabled our household to continue to run smoothly and enjoy a homecooked meal without me.

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Returning to school may require flexibility with your schedule due to unexpected happenings in your personal life. An aging parent with a sudden illness or a child in need of extra time and attention may slow the progress of classes.

While completing my degree my husband’s job was transferred, which prompted an out-ofstate move before I finished. Then I learned I was pregnant (unexpectedly) with our youngest child. It seemed impossible that I could complete my schooling, but I searched several options before giving up. I consulted with a school in our new location and learned I could take my last two classes after we moved, transferring the credits back to my current school to complete my coursework. I couldn’t travel to the graduation ceremonies at eight months pregnant, but I beamed with pride as I received my diploma through the mail upon completion!

Perseverance toward your goal, despite unexpected circumstances, will lead to accomplishing what you set out to do.

Returning to school as an adult offers fresh challenges and exciting opportunities. With planning and perseverance, it opens up a variety of doors that add new meaning to life. What better time to consider the endless possibilities of returning to school? You’ll be glad you did!

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High Schools RESOURCE Colleges Private High Schools

Includes Christian, Catholic, Jewish, Non-denominational, College Preprepatory, Coed, All Boys, All Girls.

Schools are in Alphbetical order by location.

Saint Viator, Arlington Heights (coed) Marmion Academy, Aurora (boys) Rosary, Aurora (girls) Aurora Central Catholic, Aurora (coed) Saint Laurence, Burbank (boys) Queen Of Peace, Burbank (girls) Marist, Chicago (coed) Saint Ignatius College Prep 1076 W. Roosevelt Rd., Chicago, IL 60608 312-421-5900 www.ignatius.org A Jesuit Catholic school in the heart of Chicago that is a diverse community dedicated to educating young men and women for lives of faith, love, service and leadership.

Mother Mcauley Liberal Arts, Chicago (girls) De La Salle Institute, Chicago (coed) Saint Patrick, Chicago (boys) Mount Carmel, Chicago (boys) Brother Rice, Chicago (boys) Saint Rita Of Cascia, Chicago (boys) Resurrection, Chicago (girls) Marian Catholic, Chicago Heights (coed) Bnos Rabbeinu, Chicago (girls) Saint Edward Central Catholic, Elgin (coed) Timothy Christian Schools, Elmhurst (coed) Immaculate Conception, Elmhurst (coed) Joliet Catholic Academy, Joliet (coed) Nazareth Academy, La Grange Park (coed)

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Mount Assisi Academy, Lemont (girls) Benet Academy, Lisle (coed) Montini Catholic, Lombard (coed) Walther Lutheran, Melrose Park (coed) Notre Dame College Prep, Niles (boys) Chicagoland Jewish, Northbrook (coed) Fenwick High School, Oak Park (coed) Chicago Christian, Palos Heights (coed) Christ Lutheran Academy, Plainfield (coed) Trinity, River Forest (girls) Guerin College Preparatory, River Grove (coed) Schaumburg Christian School, Schaumburg (coed) Fasman Yeshiva, Skokie (boys) Wheaton Academy, West Chicago (coed) Saint Joseph, Westchester (coed) Saint Francis, Wheaton (coed) Regina Dominican, Wilmette (girls) Loyola Academy, Wilmette (coed)

Colleges & Universtities

Schools are in Alphbetical order by location.

Private Colleges Augustana, Rock Island Columbia, Chicago Elmhurst, Elmhurst Eureka, Eureka Illinois, Jacksonville Judson, Elgin Kendall, Chicago Knox, Galesburg Lake Forest, Lake Forest MacMurray, Jacksonville Monmouth, Monmouth North Central, Naperville Rasmussen - Several campuses Trinity Christian, Palos Heights Wheaton, Wheaton Private Universities Aurora, Aurora Benedictine, Lisle Bradley, Peoria University of Chicago, Chicago Concordia, River Forest DePaul, Chicago DeVry - Chicago, OBTerrace, Addison Dominican, River Forest Keller / DeVry University, 10 area locations Illinois Institute of Art – Chicago Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington Judson, Elgin Lewis, Romeoville Loyola, Chicago McKendree, Lebannon Midwestern, Downers Grove Millikin, Decatur National Louis, Several campuses National University of Health Sciences 200 E Roosevelt Rd Lombard, IL 60148 800-826-6285 www.nuhs.edu Employment in the health care sector is growing. Earn a certificate in massage therapy with a one-year program at National University of Health Sciences in Lombard. Or you can pursue advanced degrees in chiropractic medicine, naturopathic medicine, acupuncture and oriental medicine.

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Quincy, Quincy Robert Morris, Chicago Roosevelt - Chicago, Schaumburg Rush, Chicago University of St. Francis Saint Xavier - Chicago, Orland Park Trinity Christian College - Adult Studies 6601 W. College Dr., Palos Heights, IL 60463 708-239-4768 http://adultstudies.trnty.edu/ The Adult Studies programs at Trinity Christian College provide an ideal environment for adults who are returning to college. Trinity’s affordable tuition, accelerated classes, and evening format are designed for adult students.

Public Colleges / Universities

Chicago State, Chicago Eastern Illinois, Charleston

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Illinois State, Normal Kendall College, Chicago Northeastern Illinois, Chicago Northern Illinois, DeKalb Southern Illinois, Carbondale University of Illinois, Chicago University of Illinois, Urbana / Champaign Western Illinois, Macomb Two Year Colleges College of Dupage, Glen Ellyn College of Lake County, Grayslake Elgin Community College, Elgin William Rainey Harper College, Palatine Joliet Junior College, Joliet McHenry County College, Crystal Lake Midwestern Career College 20 N. Wacker Drive Suite 3800 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 236-9000 Midwestern Career College vision is to provide quality education that will empower our students with knowledge, professional experience and technical skills to meet the demands of a dynamic and competitive health care field.

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Back to School Organinzing Tips Stock up on School + Craft Supplies

Take advantage of the stores being chockfull of fun and inspiring school, craft, and office supplies to create a well-stocked homework or craft cabinet, and save yourself trips for extra supplies throughout the year!

Declutter the Bedrooms

An organized kid’s room will help you both get each day off to the right start!

Clear out old books and make room for the new books on bookshelves.. Clear out desk drawers full of old supplies and notebooks.

Try on clothes to see what fits and bring the ones that don’t to a resale shop.

Create or Update Family Message Center

A family message center will help you keep track of the many moving pieces known as your life with kids. Perfect for keeping track of meetings, project due dates, soccer games, etc.

Set up a Lunch Center

Create a spot in the pantry and fridge for lunch making supplies. such as snacks, treats, and veggies that are appropriate sizes and that fit their healthy diets. The night before school make sandwiches together and then store lunches in the fridge until morning.

Plan the Homework Area

Kids need a quiet, well-organized place where they can focus on their homework without interruption. Set up a homework station in a place that has good lighting and enough room to spread out. Keep the station well-stocked with supplies.

Use jars, bins, and file folders to keep the space organized.

Backpack Station

Too many mornings have been spent trying to find homework, books, and even backpacks. Set up a coat rack specifically for their backpacks. After homework is done, all of the papers and books must be in the backpack and placed on their hook.

Each child must check that it is in place before bed.

The best part about organizing kids for school is that adapting to your own kids’ needs is much easier when there is a system in place. Have your best year ever!

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FRUGAL TIPS FOR FALL FITNESS

By Andrea Woroch

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he first day of fall is fastly approaching; Sunday, Sept. 22 marks the autumnal equinox and the official end to a sweltering summer. From the crisp, cool air to the brilliantly-colored leaves, this is one of my favorite seasons to be active outdoors.

Whether you spent the summer scaling mountains or doing laps in your gym’s outdoor pool, exercising outside doesn’t have to end when the first leaf drops. In fact, fall is a great time to harvest a new routine to reenergize your workout. Consider the following tips and get motivated!

Layer up.

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The change in season brings about a change in climate. Depending on where you live, temperatures could gradually decrease or drastically dip over the next month. Keep this in mind as you plan outdoor activities and invest in breathable, moisture-wicking clothing.

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most heat. Review this post from SparkPeople on how to layer effectively.

Enjoy the foliage.

Exercising outside feels like a lot less work, especially if you’re doing something you enjoy. Relish the cooler weather and take advantage of outdoor adventures before the winter rolls in. Research park trails nearby to enjoy a hike or bike ride amid fall’s colorful foliage. Even apple picking or pumpkin gathering with your kids is a fun activity that is sure to burn calories.

Be safe.

Shorter days bring dark mornings and evenings, but this shouldn’t deter you from an outdoor exercise regime. Just be smart about it; wear reflective workout clothes and carry a flashlight to illuminate your path. Bike ridSeptember/October 2013

ers should invest in headlights and blinking tail lights and stay clear of heavy traffic roads. All early morning or evening exercisers should opt for designated paths or head to the local school track.

Take cue from the kids.

As children head back to school this season, remember that you, too, should never stop learning. Are you interested in boxing, tap dancing or even fencing? Give it a try. Ask about deals on intro classes to find out if it’s right for you, or scour daily deal sites for introductory discounts.

Workout at home.

Now that the days feel shorter and the holiday season is looming, fitting fitness into your daily routine may feel impossible. But remember, even 15 or 20 minutes is enough time to get in a quick workout -- think living-room aerobics or a quick dash around the neighborhood. Be prepared for those fleeting moments of free time with fitness DVDs or better yet, hit up Hulu for free workout tutorials on Exercise TV.

Get the right gear.

For the most part, you can challenge your muscles with your own body weight and avoid all that specialty, super-expensive equipment advertised on TV. However, some items are helpful to your results, like hand weights or resistance bands. Shop online for discounts at FreeShipping.org, where you can get a coupon code for 20-percent off at Champion through Oct. 9.

Savor fall produce for less.

Grocery stores and farmers’ markets will be

full of fall’s freshest produce including apples, figs, pears, pumpkins, sweet potatoes and winter squash. In-season produce is rich in flavor and cheap on your wallet. So, if you aren’t sure how to turn these seasonal vegetables and fruits into meals check out the tasty recipes from CookingLight.com.

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Living with pain or injury?

Buy a bike.

According to The Best Time to Buy Guide, new bicycle models are released in September and dealers slash prices because they don’t want old models haunting their showrooms. Bike manufacturers make updates to new models, so educate yourself on those changes. Sometimes the updates are minimal or limited to design tweaks, making the older models a super smart buy.

Weigh yourself regularly.

With colder weather comes bulkier clothes, and I find it easy to overlook a few extra pounds through chunky sweaters. Combat this oversight by weighing yourself regularly, preferably at same time every day to get the most accurate reading. For help tracking your weight and exercise progress over time, try Fitbit’s Aria Wi-Fi Smart Scale, which wirelessly syncs to a free and private online account each time you step on the scale. You’ll get stats with easy-to-read graphs of important body measurements including weight, BMI and body fat percentage over time.

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Fitness Events

Sign up for an endurance race! Take on a new challenge, support a good cause or run/walk/roll for the health of it!

Be certain to select an event within your range of conditioning and consult a physician before beginning any exercise program. Check each issue of Suburban Family for monthly updates. For a more comprehensive listing of events, please go to our website to view the 2013 Annual Race Guide in the March/April (past) issue.

SEPTEMBER Relay For Life - For all area events, please go to www. relayforlife.org/relay/findevent.

Buffalo Grove Stampede - Sun. 9/1 at 8 a.m. 10k run & 5k run/walk. USATF certified. Buffalo Grove. 847-850-2125.

Schaumburg Shuffle 5K - Mon. 9/2 at 8 a.m. USATF certified. Kids mile fun run. Schaumburg. 847-209-7844.

The Oak Brook Half Marathon - Mon. 9/2 at 7 a.m.

USATF certified. Oak Brook. 708-386-4660.

Run/Walk for DuPage PADS - Sat. 9/7 at 8 a.m. 10k/5k run & 3k walk. USATF certified. Wheaton. 630-682-3846.

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Twilight Run/Walk/Roll - Sat. 9/7 at 5 p.m. 5K race.

a.m. Swim, bike, run. Williams Bay. 800-311-1255.

Benefits Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Assoc. Lake Forest.

847-283-0908.

Shorewood Scoot 5k - Sat. 9/7 at 8:30 a.m. USATF certified. Benefits pediatric cancer research. Shorewood. 815725-7133.

Walk-A-Thon - Sat. 9/7 at 10 a.m. Benefits American Parkinsons Disease Assoc. Naperville Riverwalk. 630-933-4392.

Dash in the Dark - Sat. 9/7 at 7:30 p.m. 5K Run/Walk. St. Charles. dashinthedark5k.com Chicago Half Marathon and 5K - Sun. 9/8 at 7 a.m.

USATF certified. Chicago. 773-357-5467.

Fall Fitness 5K - Sun. 9/8 at 8 a.m. USATF certified. Carol Stream. 630-784-6100.

Race Judicata Sprint for Justice - Thurs.9/12 at 6:30p.m. 5K run/walk benefits Volunteer Legal Services Foundation. Chicago. 773-332-3319.

Flossmoor 5K - Sat. 9/14 at 8 a.m. Homewood-Flossmoor.

708-799-1323.

Long Grove Heritage Race - Sat. 9/7 at 8:30 a.m. 5k run-3k walk. USATF certified. Long Grove. 847-438-8751.

Tri Rock Lake Geneva Triathlon - Sat. 9/14 at 6:15

Community Bank Makin’Tracks 5K Walk/Run

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- Sat. 9/14 at 8 a.m. USATF certified. River Forest. 708-3666660 .

Wo-Zha-Wa Run - Sat. 9/14 at 8 a.m. Half marathon & 4 mile run. Wisconsin Dells. www.wozhawarun.org.

Naperville Trails Half Marathon - Sun. 9/15 at 8:30 a.m. USATF certified. Naperville. 847-344-0861.

Chase the Bear - Sun. 9/15 at 8 a.m. 10K, 5K & 1 mi. run/ walk. CARA certified. Glenview. 547-657-9977.

SEA Blue Prostate Cancer 5K - Sun. 9/15 at 8 a.m. 1 mi. walk & 5K run for survivors, families & friends. Chicago.

630-795-1002.

Tri Smart 101 -Sun. 9/15 at 7 a.m. Bike ride with 25, 40, 60 & 101 mi. routes. Benefits Breast Cancer Fund. New Lenox. 708-466-2379.

Walk to End Alzheimers - Sun. 9/15 at 8 a.m. Benefits Alzheimer’s research. Palatine. 847-324-0375.

Midway Fly Away 5K - Sun. 9/15 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/Walk.

Benefits Special Olympics. 312-527-3743.

Race for the Cure - Sat. 9/21 at 8:15 a.m. 10k/5k run & 1 mile walk. USATF certified. Benefits the Susan G. Komen September/October 2013

Foundation. Lombard. 773-444-0061.

Run for the Mind 5k - Sat. 9/21 at 9 a.m. 5K Run/Walk.

CARA certified. Wheaton. 630-752-0066.

Bud’s Run - Sat. 9/21 at 9 a.m. 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run. Lake Villa. 847-356-2116.

Run the Shores at Lake Barrington - Sat. 9/21 at 8 a.m. 5K & 1m. Barrington. 847-382-1660.

Run to Read - Sun. 9/22 at 8 a.m. 5k run/walk, 1m family fun walk. USATF certified. Schaumburg. 847-357-5028.

Fox Valley Marathon - Sun. 9/22 at 7 a.m. Half marathon & 20 mi. USATF certified. St. Charles. 630-549-3070.

Walk to End Alzheimers - Sun. 9/22 at 8 a.m. Benefits Alzheimer’s research. Naperville. 815-272-2009.

Quad Cities Marathon and Festival of Races - Sun. 9/22 at 7:30 a.m. USATF certified. Benefits prostate cancer research. Moline. qcmarathon.org.

Zoo Run Run - Sun. 9/22 at 8:30 a.m. 5K & 3K walk.

Brookfield Zoo. 708-688-8000.

Firehouse 5K - Sun. 9/22 at 8 a.m. 5K and Youth Fun Run hosted by Glenview Firefighters. Benefits local charities.

Glenview. 708-359-2165.

Metro Chicago Heart Walk - Fri. 9/27. at 11 a.m. 1 & 3 mile walk. Benefits American Heart Association. Chicago.

312-476-6666.

Park Ridge Charity Classic - Sat. 9/28 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/ Walk. USATF certified. Park Ridge. 847-845-5806.

Heart Walk - 1 & 3 mi. walk. Benefits American Heart Assoc. West/DuPage: Sat. 9/28 at 8 a.m. Downers Grove; North/ Northwest: Sun. 9/29 at 8 a.m. Palatine. 312-476-6666.

AIDS Run-Walk Chicago - Sat. 9/28 at 8:30 a.m. 5k run/ walk. USATF certified. Chicago. 312-334-0946.

Midtown 5k Run & Walk - Sat. 9/28 at 8:30 a.m. USATF certified. Benefits Bears Care. Palatine. 847-991-4646.

Easter Seals Walk With Me - Sat. 9/28 at 8:30 a.m. 1m Family Fun Walk. Rockford. 312-491-4112.

Eat Dirt Mud Run - Sat. 9/28 at 7 a.m. 5K obstacle course.

South Barrington. www.eatdirtmudrun.com Run for the Bear 10k/5k - Sun. 9/29 at 8:30 a.m. USATF certified. Benefits Bear Necessities pediatric cancer foundation Algonquin. 847-532-7402.

Plainfield Harvest 5k - Sun. 9/29 at 9 a.m. 5k run/ walk. Kidz Miler at 8 am. Plainfield. 815-436-4431.

Walk to End Lupus Now - Sun. 9/29 at 8:30 a.m. 1 & 3 mile routes and 5K Run. Benefits Lupus foundation. 312542-0002.

Walk to End Alzheimers - Sun. 9/29 at 8 a.m. Benefits Alzheimer’s research. Chicago. 847-933-2413.

Alpine Races Half Marathon & 5K run/walk - Sun. 9/29 at 7:30 a.m. USATF certified. Lake Zurich. alpinerunners.com.

Barkapalooza Walkathon Sun. 9/29. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Walkathon & pet expo.

Benefits West Suburban Humane Society.

Lisle Community Park.

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Sunday, Sept. 29 10:00am to 2:00pm Lisle Community Park Lisle, IL For Additional information, Visit www.WSHS-DG.org or call 630.960.9600 ext. 25

Great Prizes based on collected pledges— the more you collect the more you win! ✽ Registration at 9:00am ✽ Micro-chipping will be available for a small fee and “Vet Advice” for free. ✽ A blessing for the animals will be given at 10:00am ✽ Don’t want to walk? Just shop with our vendors ✽ Clowns, Face Painting, Balloon Sculptures ✽ Breed Specific Rescue Groups ✽ Kids and Kindness Zone—A special area for kids ✽ Free pet bag, food, music, events West Suburban Humane Society invites you to take a stroll with us to benefit the homeless animals at our shelter. My of these animals have been abused, abandoned or injured, and all receive whatever type of veterinary care that is needed.

Come with or without a dog, bring the family, but no other pets, please.

Registration is $15 per adult (children 12 and under free).

Walkers with $100 or more in collected pledges WALK FREE! All pledges are due on or before event date.

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a.m.Lincoln Park, Chicago. 203-652-0238.

Bank of America Chicago Marathon - Sun.10/13 at 7:30 a.m. Chicago. 312-904-9800.

Sunrise Shuffle 5K - Sun., Oct 6th at 9AM. Stratford Square Mall250 Schick Rd. Bloomingdale Parks Foundation. sunriseshuffle5k.com Des Plaines River Trail Races - Sat. 10/19. 7 a.m. for 50 mi. 8 a.m. for marathon 9 a.m. for half marathon. Vernon Hills, IL 847-476-5645.

Laps With the Chaps - Sat. 10/19 at 4 p.m. 5K Run/Walk, 1 mi. youth dash. USATF certified. College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn. 630-942-3823.

Light The Night Walk - Sat. 10/19 at 7 p.m. in Chicago & Elmhurst and 10/20 in Northbrook. 2-3 mile walk benefits the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. 312-651-7354.

Donut Dash 10K - 5K - Sat. 10/19 . 0K - 5K Run/Walk Sandwich Fair Grounds. Sposored by the Sandwich Park District. 815-786-8044. sandwichparkdistrict.org

Blood, Sweat & Tears Charity Bike Ride - Sun. 9/29 at 7 a.m. 5, 20, 45, 62 or 100 miles. Highland Park. Benefits Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. 312-651-7350.

Fight For Air Walk - Sun. 9/29 at 9 a.m; 5K Walk. Benefits the American Lung Association. McDonald’s Hamburger University, Oak Brook, IL. 312-781-1100. FightForAirWalk.org

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Itasca OktoberFast 5K Run/Walk - Sat. 10/5 at 8 a.m.

USATF certified. Itasca. 630-671-9660.

South Cook Heart Walk - Sat. 10/5 at 8 a.m. 1 & 3 mi. walk. Benefits American Heart Assoc. Palos Hills.

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Histio Heroes 5k – Sun. 10/6 at 9 a.m. USATF certified. Kids run. Benefits Histiocytosis Assoc. Batavia.

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Prairie State Marathon & Half Marathon - Sat. 10/12 at 8 a.m. USATF certified. Libertyville. 847-344-0861.

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World’s Largest Corn Maze Run - Sun. 10/20. 5K Run/ Walk through a corn maze. Spring Grove. 847-344-0861.

This Run’s for Jack - Sun. 10/20 at 9 a.m. 5K Run/Walk.

Benefits melanoma research. Glen Ellyn. 708-205-5692.

Frank Lloyd Wright Races – Sun. 10/20 at 8 a.m. 10k, 5k and youth mile. USATF certified. Oak Park. 708-383-0002.

Title 9K - Sun. 10/20 at 9 a.m. Women only 9K Run/Walk.

Chicago. www.titlenine.com Rotary Run Charity Classic – Sun. 10/20. Hinsdale. www.rotaryruncharityclassic.org Chicago Lakefront 50/50 - Sat. 10/26 at 8 a.m. 50K & 50 m. USATF certified. Chicago. 847-648-8843.

Run, Walk & Roll - 5K/Wheelchair 5K/1Mile Walk Sun. 10/27 at 7:50 a.m. - wheelchair start 8:00 a.m. - 5K start 8:10 a.m. - 1 mile walk start. USATF certified.

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630-593-5473. www.marklund.org/ 5KHalloween Hustle 5k – Sat. 10/26 at 8:30 a.m. 5k run/walk & kid’s dash. USATF certified. Palatine. 847-829-4536.

Fleet Feet Sports Pumpkins in the Park 5k - Sat. 10/26 at 2 p.m. 5k & kid’s races. Benefits the Parks Foundation. Lincoln Park, Chicago. 312-587-3338.

Hot Chocolate 5k/8 mi - Sun. 10/27 at 9 a.m. a.m. USATF certified. Naperville. 847-269-9098..

Monster Dash - Sun. 10/20 at 9 a.m. Half marathon, 10K and 5K. USATF certified. Chicago. 312-746-1364.

Trick-or-Treat Trot - Sat. 10/26 at 9 a.m. 10k & 5k run/ walk. USATF certified. Chicago. 773-561-1392.

Running Scared 5K - Sat. 10/26 at 8 a.m. 5K costume run/walk. Hosted by Naperville Crime Stoppers. Naperville.

630-207-0599.

Fraidy Cat 5K - Sun. 10/27 at 9 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. CARA certified. Oswego. 630-554-3505.

Ghostly Gallop - Sun. 10/27 at 8:30 a.m. 5K race & 1 mi. kids fun run. Darien. 630-805-2719.

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10 Ways to Turbo Charge Your Immune System

By Sandra Gordon

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he world is filled with nasty viruses, bacteria and microbes just waiting to do you in. At the very least, they can cause temporary sickness and misery. Worse, they can make you more vulnerable to killer conditions like cancer. Here, 10 simple ways to mobilize your immune system’s illness-fighting forces-the T cells, natural killer cells and antibodies that declare war and act the enemy.

Give yourself a shot against illness. Vaccines aren’t just for kids. Adults need them too.

In fact, there are 10 vaccine-preventable diseases adults can protect themselves against, such as hepatitis B (for adults with diabetes or who are at risk for hepatitis B) and measles, mumps and rubella. Except for the flu shot, which is recommended yearly for adults age 19 and older, many of the vaccines require only one or two doses over the course of a lifetime. Protecting yourself safeguards others. It’s now recommended that adults, especially those in close contact with infants younger than 12 months, such as parents, grandparents, babysitters and nannies, get the Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) vaccine and a booster every 10 years after that. For a complete list of the vaccines for adults, visit the CDC at http://www.cdc.gov/ Features/AdultVaccines/.

Get some shut eye. Studies suggest that sleep deprivation causes sluggish production of natural killer cells, a type of white blood cell that can obliterate certain microbes and cancer cells.

A study in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that catching a cold is more likely if you sleep less than seven hours a night. All 153 participants in the study were given a solution containing live rhinovirus (a common cold virus).

Those who slept 8 hours or more each night were three times less likely to catch the cold.

Overall, your best bet is to aim for a solid eight hours of sleep each night, says Merrill Mitler, Ph.D., program director at the Neuroscience Center at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Bethesda, Maryland. If that’s not possible, nap if you can, and be sure to catch up on lost sleep on the weekends.

Don’t be a fat phobic. A diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids (found in fatty fish like salmon) may help reduce your body’s production of eicosanoids from omega-6 fatty acids, hormone-like substances that can over-stimulate your immune system, says Artemis Simopoulos, M.D., founder and president of the Center for Genetics, Nutrition and Health in Washington, D.C. That might explain why high levels of eicosanoids are associated with autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, diverticulitis, multiple sclerosis and lupus, which 44 family wellness

occur when an hyper alert immune system attacks the body’s own cells as a “foreign invader.”

To up your diet’s omega-3 intake, eat fish two at least two times a week, says Dr. Simopoulos, echoing the recommendation of the American Heart Association.

Pile on the produce. A healthy diet has the power to prevent heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, gastrointestinal disorders and some forms of cancer. Only 25 percent of U.S. children and adults consume the minimum recommended intakes of vegetables, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. As a general rule, half of your plate should be fruits and vegetables. “Focus on eating more produce in whatever way it’s convenient for you,” says Marisa Moore, R.D., L.D., a spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association. Minimize nutrient loss during cooking by steaming or microwaving veggies in a small amount of water until just tender-crisp.

Guard against weight gain. Research shows that obesity may alter your immunesystem response. Add to that the many health risks associated with being overweight (including heart disease, diabetes, and sleep apnea), and avoiding the 20- to 30-pound gain that many adults pack on as they age becomes an important way to safeguard your wellbeing, says Madelyn H. Fernstrom, Ph.D., founding director of the Weight Management Center at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. The number you don’t want to hit: a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or higher, which is considered overweight. To determine your BMI, log onto http://nhlbisupport.com/bmi/ bmicalc.htm, the Web site for the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.

Exercise your options. Doing moderate workouts (like walking or jogging) for at least 30 minutes five or more times a week can increase the circulation of immune-boosting natural killer cells in your body, even when you’re at rest, according to Susanna Cunningham-Rundles, Ph.D., research professor of immunology in pediatrics at the Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City. But overdosing may work against you. The stress of intense exercise (approximately 75 minutes or more at a strenuous pace, or anything that makes you feel as if you’re pushing yourself too hard) may stimulate stress hormones like cortisol, which some studies suggest can suppress natural killer cells. The upshot? If you’re a long-distance runner or serious athlete, you may be at increased risk for colds and flu. Take other stay-healthy steps, like getting plenty of sleep, eating a well-balanced diet and asking suburban family | subfam.com

your doctor about a flu shot, recommends Cunningham-Rundles.

Don’t get caught dirty handed. Get in the habit of coughing and sneezing into your sleeve or elbow and teach your kids to do the same. Cold and flu viruses spread from person to person in spray droplets (sneezing) or when germ carriers cough or sneeze into their hands then touch, say, the TV remote or the phone. Also be sure to wash your hands often, especially before eating and after using the bathroom, changing a diaper and touching raw meat, poultry, fish or eggs. Hand washing is one of the most effective ways to prevent microbes that cause colds, flu and foodborne illness from entering your body.

If soap and water aren’t available, hand sanitizer will do.

Take a breather. Evidence suggests that unmanaged stress sets off a chain of hormonal events that can decrease the activity of natural killer cells, says Gailen Marshall, M.D., Ph.D., director of the division of allergy and immunology at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. Runaway stress can also make you susceptible to colds and aggravate chronic conditions such as asthma and allergies. “Recognize your limitations and give yourself permission to have time just for you,” Marshall advises. Schedule in at least 20 minutes of daily down time and find a fun hobby.

Get more zinc. If you feel a cold coming on, try a zinc-based cold remedy, such as ColdEeze. “It can help boost your immune system to lessen the duration of a cold and severity of symptoms,” says Bob Stout, a pharmacist in Candia, New Hampshire. Cold-Eeze works by sealing the receptors on cells so that cold viruses can’t enter and replicate. For best results, start the treatment-pop a lozenge or give yourself two spritzes of the oral spray version--within 24 to 48 hours of the onset of symptoms.

Don’t go it alone. Can you name someone who’d help you in a pinch? Do you have a confidante? Answering yes puts you at lower risk for illness, particularly heart disease, says Marty Sullivan, M.D., director of the Healing the Heart Program at the Duke Center For Living in Durham, North Carolina.

Studies show that people who have a diverse social network (including friends, family, coworkers, etc.) have greater resistance to colds too. But don’t just “friend” someone on Facebook. Strengthen your connections by meeting in person occasionally for coffee or a fun night out.

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Feuling a Family

By Julie Feldman

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ueling a family is perhaps the most challenging job around. It pays nothing and demands everything, but the rewards for having a wellfed and well-fueled family are increasingly abundant and well worth the effort.

As parents we walk a tightrope every day.

We strive to create happy, healthy, welladjusted children. We want them to excel in academics, but not to obsess over them.

We teach them to be friendly, but not to talk to strangers. We encourage them to make friends, but not to fit in at any cost, and we cheer them on in their interests and endeavors as long as they fit into the carpool schedule and the budget. When it comes to feeding our children, similar issues present themselves, making proper nutrition somewhat of a conundrum. We want them to be healthy and maintain a normal weight, but not to develop an eating disorder. Day in and day out in my nutrition practice I hear the same vocabulary used to describe our kid’s palates.

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“He is so picky,” “She is a carb-a-holic,” “He won’t eat that.” At some point this narrative begins to define our kids. When they hear over and over again that “they are a sugar bug,” they begin to believe that in fact they are. In order to nurture our children, and rewrite their internal narrative, a tightrope must be walked carefully to ensure two main outcomes.

One, that our children have access to healthy options all of the time. Elementary school students can’t grocery shop or cook without help.

It is our job to create a safe environment for our kids at home and at restaurants. By providing healthy options and allowing our children to choose between two or three healthy things, we maintain a necessary level of autonomy for our young adults. My new book, Grocery Makeover: Small Changes for Big Results, is an aisle-by-aisle guide to healthy eating. It provides recipes, brand names, meal makeovers and specific guidelines for each and every aisle at your local market. As a working suburban family | subfam.com

mom of 3 kids who have been blessed with their mother’s metabolism, I understand firsthand the challenges that exist in the world of healthy families. Seek out great items that taste good and are good for you. Some of my favorites include KIND Bars Nuts and Spices varieties. With less than 6 grams of sugar, and the perfect pairing of protein and fiber, these goodies pack a nutritional punch every member of the family will enjoy. I also love Bolthouse Farms low-fat yogurt dressings as the perfect vehicle to promote veggie eating. I haven’t met a kid who doesn’t like the low-fat ranch and I haven’t met a parent that doesn’t like the cup of veggies that goes along with it!

Our second goal as parents is to help our kids to see their bodies as unique and beautiful. We come in many shapes and sizes. It is our job as parents to educate our children about their bodies and how they may be different but no less special than that of their siblings or their friends. I find that many children are hung up on the fact that it’s simply unfair that they September/October 2013

need to eat baby carrots while their best friend is eating a sleeve of Oreo cookies. Knowledge is power in this journey. When counseling families on how to create healthier lifestyles, I see kid’s faces light up when I explain to them that the reason they always feel hungry and tired is because of the food choices they are making. They are almost relieved to learn that by eating differently, they will not only look different but they will feel different.

Herein lies the million dollar question: When do I become too strict when it comes to eating healthy? Parents and caregivers must remember that while their intentions may be the best, it ultimately lies within the child to make a good choice. We cannot shame our children into eating healthy, but we can love, empower and motivate them to do so.

As adults we are certainly less than perfect when it comes to our own diets. We learn how to adjust our exercise and daily intake to maintain a healthy weight. These skills are not a part of your average third grader’s repertoire, thus the age-old adage that all things are okay in moderation certainly applies to food in their case. Serving as a role model for your child in all aspects of eating will help to communicate this concept. Include sweets occasionally as part of your balanced diet. Exercise with your children each day. Create a menu wheel on the fridge and allow them to help choose what’s for dinner. Albeit time-consuming, bring your kids to the market and let them pick the fruits and vegetables. Make meal and snack time

fun by using kabobs, cupcake holders, cookie cutters and blenders to create nutrient-dense, colorful and fun-to-eat options.

Avoid rewarding your children with food.

Our society perpetuates the emotional connection we develop with food by matching every happy occasion with a sugary treat.

Start new traditions of activity-based rewards like roller skating, bowling, or bike riding. The reality of this multi-dimensional and complex issue is that most poor food choices we make have more to do with our own self-esteem than anything else. Raise your children up in every way so that they strive to honor the person that they are and the body that they own through balanced nutrition and plenty of physical activity.

Julie Feldman MPH, RD, is a registered dietitian in Michigan. As an author, national spokesperson, counselor and consultant, she helps children, adults and families to create healthier lifestyles. She can be reached at www.dietitianjuliefeldman.com or at 248464-0076. Her new book, Grocery Makeover: Small Changes for Big Results, is available everywhere books are sold.

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Cantigny Park, Wheaton Here’s your source for this issue’s great events. Event information is subject to change without notice, therefore, we encourage you to call ahead and confirm - and be certain to tell’em you saw it in Suburban Family Magazine!

If you have an event of regional interest, we’d love to hear from you. Send to “Great Events” Fax: 866-779-4320, Email: suburbanfamily@aol.com Mail: P.O. Box 1266, Westmont, IL 60559. Deadline for inclusion in the Nov/Dec issue is Friday,Oct. 11th.

September Sunday, September 1 CONCERT Five Guys Named Moe - Classic rock from this popular band. Lawn seating. 3 p.m. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630-668-5161.

FAMILY Bread and Butter Day - Learn how 19th century families made bread and butter. 1-4 p.m.

Durant House Museum, St. Charles. 630-377-6424.

Monday, September 2 CONCERT The Chicago Outskirts - 17 piece jazz ensemble comprised entirely from women from the Chicagoland area. Lawn seating. 3 p.m. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630-668-5161.

Wednesday, September 4 SPORTS Archery - Learn about safety, equip48 great events

ment, shooting form & more. 5-6:30 p.m. Blackwell Forest Preserve, Wheaton. 630-933-7248.

Crafts, antiques, collectibles & more. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Downers Grove. 630-963-1304.

Saturday, September 7

Sunday, September 8

AIR SHOW Wings over Waukegan - Military and other aircraft performing stunts and procedures.

12-3 p.m. waukegan regional airport. 847-244-0055.

ANIMALS Poochapalooza - Live dog performances, demonstrations, vendors & more. 1-4 p.m.

Glen Ellyn 630-858-2462.

AUDITIONS All Hallows Eve - Volunteers needed for annual event. Non-costumed support volunteers also needed. 16 yrs. & up. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Naper Settlement. 630-420-6773.

FAIR Artists & Authors at Fischer Farm - Fine arts and crafts on display and for sale along with books for all ages. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Bensenville. 630-766-7015. Also 9/8.

FAMILY Community Day - Games, inflatable obstacle course, fun olympics & more. 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Plainfield. 815-436-8812.

FAMILY Paddle with a Ranger - Bring your own canoe or kayak or rent one for a paddle on Salt Creek.

Ages 14 & up. Free. Fullersburg Woods, Oak Brook. 630933-7248.

REENACTMENT Revolutionary War - Talented actors bring the battles and experiences to life. 10 a.m.4 p.m. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630-668-5161. Also 9/8.

SALE Outdoor Flea Market - 100+ vendors.

AUDITIONS Angel Street - Auditions for a main stage show. Men and women. Cold readings. 7:30 p.m.

Albright Theatre Company, Batavia. 630-406-8838.

BIKE TOUR Pedal the Parks - Take a tour of 4 of Burr Ridge’s most beautiful parks and enjoy a gathering afterwards. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Burr Ridge. Register: 630-920-1969.

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Monday, September 9 HEALTH Forest Fitness Walk - Enjoy some exercise as you take in the wonders of the woods. 8:30-10 a.m. Fullersburg Woods, Oak Brook. 630-850-8110.

Tuesday, September 10 AUDITIONS All Hallows Eve - Volunteers needed for annual event. Non-costumed support volunteers also needed. 16 yrs. & up. 4-8 p.m. Naper Settlement.

630-420-6773.

Thursday, September 12 HEALTH Prostate cancer - Learn about new radiation therapies from radiation oncologist. 6:30-8 p.m. Good samaritan Wellness Center, Downers Grove. advocatehealth.com/gsam.

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City Events Friday, September 13 GOLF The Kilted Classic - Annual tourney. Includes dinner and awards. Bloomingdale Golf Club.

Tickets: 708-447-5092.

Saturday, September 14 ADULTS Sock Hop dance - Meet singles over 40.

7 p.m. First Church of Lombard. newhorizons2.com or 312-805-6706.

ARTS Soapstone Carving - Learn the basics from blocking out a design to final polish. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, Elmhurst. Reservations: 630-833-1616.

FAMILY Grandparents Day Celebration - Enjoy a day of intergenerational fun as the DuPage Childrens Museum brings portable exhibits to the park. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Windsor Park, Carol Stream. 630-637-8000.

FAMILY World of Reptiles Show - See pythons, lizards, tortoises & more live & close up. Free. 1-2:15 p.m. Lake View Nature Center, Oakbrook Terrace. 630-627-6100.

GOLF Mini Firefly - Not your average game of mini golf. Play the course covered in glow sticks. 7:30 p.m. McCollum Park, Downers Grove. 630-963-1300.

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Garfield Park Conservatory - “Beer Under Glass” 5/16.

Taste local craft beers and bites from local restaurants as you stroll through the conservatory at night at this annual event. Chicago. 773-638-1776.

Chicago Green Festival - 5/18 & 5/19. More than 350 local & national green businesses displaying and selling eco-friendly, fair-trade & sustainable products. Speakers, demos, presentations & more. Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Navy Pier, Chicago. 312-595-PIER. Memorial Day Parade - Honors those who have fallen and those soldiers who continue to fight. Begins at the corner of State and Lake streets. 5/25. Noon.

Chicago Children’s Museum “Superheroes Unite!” Daily in May. Make a superhero cape, design and build a flying machine and many other activities. Navy Pier, Chicago. 312-464-7686.

tivities. Ages 3-7. 10-10:30 a.m. West Chicago Public Library. 630-231-1552 x128.

SCIENCE Astronomy Program - View the late summer sky with the Chicago Astronomical Society.

Telescopes available or bring your own. 7-10 p.m. Little Red Schoolhouse, Willow Springs. 708-839-6897.

Art Institute of Chicago - “Abelardo Morelli: The Universe Next Door.” 6/1-9/2. Photography retrospective.

Chicago. 312-443-3600.

Adler Planetarium - “Adler After Dark” Monthly event for ages 21 & over. All access to the museum, music and a cash bar. Advanced tickets can be purchased online at www.adlerplanetarium.org. Chicago. 312-922-STAR. The Field Museum - “Scenes from the Stone Age: The Cave Paintings of Lascaux.” Pre-historic drawings. Through 9/8. Chicago. 312-922-9410.

The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum - “The Nature of Eating” 5/19. The incredible trip food takes from land to market to plate. On going. Chicago. 773-755-5100.

McCormick Place - National Restaurant Association Show. 5/18-5/21. McCormick Place Convention Center. Chicago. 312-853-2525.

ing event. Benefits Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. 7 p.m.

Chiccago. 312-236-4491.

SPORTS Charity Golf Outing - Sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Central DuPage. Benefits local charities.

West Chicago. 630-567-6771.

Saturday, September 21 Sunday, September 15

COOKING CLASS A Taste of Italy - Hosted by Chef Marco, the class will feature 5 courses. 6:30-9 p.m.

Wilder Mansion, Elmhurst. Register: 630-993-8186.

KIDS Insect Zoo - Experts from Andersen Pest Solutions introduce children to nature’s most interesting bugs. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. DuPage Childrens Museum, Naperville. 630-637-8000.

HEALTH Fit Palooza - Showcasing adult and youth fitness. Prizes, vendors & more. 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Bensenville. 630-766-7015.

FAMILY Safety Fair - Annual fair to promote child safety. DuPage Childrens Museum travelling exhibits, plus other activities. Downers Grove. 630-637-8000.

FESTIVAL Short Film Festival - Top 5 short films will be screened. 7 p.m. Hemmens Cultural Center, Elgin. 847-931-5900.

SPORTS Bocce Tournament - Cash prizes! Exhibition & wine dinner to kick off tourney. Pinstripes in Northbrook, South Barrington & Oak Brook. Register: 630-575-8744.

SPORTS Fishing Derby - For ages 2-14 with an adult. Prizes awarded. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Eldridge Park, Elmhurst. 630-993-8900.

SHOW & SALE The Civil War - 1000’s of Civil War treasures plus lots of other memorabilia. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

DuPage County fairgrounds, Wheaton. 715-526-9769. zurkopromotions.com WOMEN Women’s Day - Tending to women’s complete needs. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Palos Haelth & Fitness Center, Orland Park. Register: 708-226-2300.

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Sunday, September 22

HEALTH Colon Cancer - Discussion of risk factors and screenings. 6:30-8 p.m. Good Samaritan Wellness center, Downers Grove. advocatehealth.com/gsam

SPORTS Polo - Come watch the exciting “Game of Kings” Oak brook Polo Grounds. 630-478-3778.

AUTO Cantigny Car Show - 400 cars on display.

Music and concessions. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630-668-5161.

FAMILY Hearth Cooking Day - See costumed staff create tasty food the 19th century way. 1-4 p.m.

Durant House Museum, St. Charles. 630-377-6424.

FUNDRAISER Wines in the Wild - Enjoy wines, scotch & craft beer along with hors d’oeuvres and silent & live auctions. Benefits Chicago Zoological Society. 6-9 p.m. Brookfield Zoo. 708-688-8393.

LECTURE Letters of the Civil War - Dramatic interpretation of over 30 original letters. 4-5 p.m. Naper Settlement. 630-420-6010.

Wednesday, September 18

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HEALTH Cervical Cancer - Discussion of screening tests and maintaining cervical health. 6:30-8 p.m.

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Good Samaritan Hospital, Downers Grove. advocatehealth.com/gsam.

Sunday, October 6

HEALTH Hereditary Cancer Syndromes - Learn about preventive care and screening methods available for breast and ovarian cancer. 6:30-8 p.m. Good Samaritan WellnesCenter. advocatehealth.com/gsam.

FUNDRAISER Harvest Roast - Lunch, vendors & activities. Proceeds benefit DuPage Friends of Extension. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. DuPage Fairgrounds, Wheaton.

Tkts: 630-534-6443.

SALE Arts & Crafts Fair - Art of all styles will be available by artists inspired by nature. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Little Red Schoolhouse, Willow Springs. 708-839-6897.

Friday, September 27

Tuesday, October 8

FAMILY Journey on the Underground Railroad - Experience what it was like to be a passenger on the Underground Railroad. 6:30 & 7:30 p.m. Graue Mill, Oak Brook. 630-655-2090. Also 9/28.

TOUR Fall Color Hayride Tour - Horticulturists lead a fall color tour by haywagon. 10 a.m. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. Register: 630-260-8162.

Thursday, September 26

FAMILY Hike and Seek - Families reconnect with the outdoors. Sponsored by National Wildlife Federation. 12 p.m. Bemis Woods, Western Springs. www.BeOutThere.org.

FAMILY Chili Cook-Off - Chili, live music, beer garden and prizes. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Downers Grove.

630-963-1304.

FAMILY Family Fun Saturday - Fun the whole family can enjoy. 1-3 p.m. West Chicago Public Library.

630-231-1552 x128.

FLORAL Fall Perennial & Bulbs - Various premium bulbs and perennials. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Bloomingdale Garden Club, Bloomingdale. 630-671-5800.

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LECTURE The Physics of Superheroes - Examples of physics for comic books. 8 p.m. Fermilab, Batavia. 630-840-2787.

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Saturday, October 12 ADULTS Halloween Costume Dance - Meet singles over 40. 7 p.m. First Church of Lombard. newhorizons2.com or 312-805-6706.

CRAFTS Fall Craft Show - Handmade textiles, unusual crafts, holiday items & more. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Mt. Prospect. 847-255-5380.

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Thursday, October 3 SENIORS Oktoberfest - Catered german meal, music and more. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Prisco Comm. Ctr., Aurora. 630-859-8606.

Friday, October 4 CONCERT Live! at Lincoln Center - Listen to local teen bands rock the house. 7 p.m. Lincoln Center, Downers Grove. 630-963-1300.

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Saturday, October 5 REENACTMENT Civil War - Living history actors interact with visitors. Songs and educational activities.

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630-6685161. Also 10/6.

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KIDS Super Science Saturday - Young scientists explore, discover & create through hands-on activities.

Ages 3-7. 10-10:30 a.m. West Chicago Public Library.

630-231-1552 x128.

NATURE Bird Walk - Search for migrating species and more. 7:30 a.m. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630668-5161.

Monday October 14 STAGE Llama Llama - Live theater performance.

10:30 am. $6. Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center, 150 E. Wood St. Palatine. 847-991-0333.

Tuesday, October 15 CHILDREN Costume Design - Work with theatre costume designer and create your own costume. 5:30 & 6:30 p.m. Chicago Childrens Museum, Navy Pier.

312-464-7686. Also 10/19 & 20.

KIDS Monster High Ghouls Ball - Come dressed for creepy treats, activities & more. Grades 1-5. 4-5 p.m. West Chicago Public Library. 630-2311552 x128.

Wednesday, October 16 COOKING CLASS Fall Harvest - Hosted by Chef Marco, the class will feature 5 courses. 6:30-9 p.m.

Wilder Mansion, Elmhurst. Register: 630-993-8186.

Friday, October18 FUNDRAISER Annual Gala - Benefit for the Friends of Conservation. 6:30 p.m. Palmer House, Chicago. Tickets: friendsofconservation.org.

KIDS Halloween Style Night Out - A night of pampering and fun. Ages 6-11. Naperville. 630-848-5000.

NATURE Hike Under the Hunter’s Moon - Family hike in the moonlight. Pre-registration required. 7 p.m. Little Red Schoolhouse, Willow Springs.

708-839-6897.

STAGE Momtourage - An evening of laughs featuring three funny ladies. 8 p.m. Paramount Theatre, Aurora. 630-896-6666.

Friday, October 25 HEALTH Zumbathon - 4th annual party-inpink. Benefits Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Vaughan Athletic Center, Aurora.

630-907-9500.

Sunday, October 27 SHOW Antique Dolls & Toys - 500 + contributors. Fun for the whole famly. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Kane County Fairgrounds, St. Charles. 847-800-3009.

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Wednesday, October 30

SPORTS HoopFest - 3 on 3 tournament. Up to six players on a team. 3rd-8th grade. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Rec Center, Downers Grove. 630-960-7250.

FAMILY Day of the Dead - Traditional Latin celebration of loved ones who have passed on. Food, crafts & more. West Chicago Public Library. 630-2311552 x128.

Sunday, October 20 FASHION SHOW Uncommon Threads - Oneof-a-kind wearable art runway show. accessories boutique & luncheon. Benefits Fine Line Creative Arts Center. 12-3 p.m. St. Charles. 630-584-9443.

Thursday, October 24 SENIORS Fall into Health - Screenings and pre-

A beautiful story of a Special Needs dog...

The Adventures of Jack the Dog “Lost in the Neighborhood” brings to life the wonderful world of Jack, a paralyzed cocker spaniel. Jack doesn’t see himself as different; he sees himself as having different abilities!

In this story, Jack somehow gets lost in his neighborhood. He meets his new best friend, George, and runs into some not-so-nice neighborhood animals. Your childreen will be on the edge of their seats as Jack gets caught up in this adventure and finds his way back home!

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sentations for balance, vision, hearing and more, Free. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Prisco Comm. Ctr., Aurora. 630-859-8606.

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OnGoing ADULTS Social Groups - Meet singles over 40 at dances, picnics, game and card nights, book club, dinners & more. New Horizons Singles. newhorizons2. com or 312-805-6706.

CHILDREN Studio Drop-in - Alternating math, science & art focused activities in the Creativity Studio.

Check web site for schedule. DuPage Childrens Museum, Naperville. dupagechildrensmuseum.org CHILDREN Animal Adventures - Discover nature through art, play & exploration. Ages 4-6. Tue. 9/3-9/24 or Wed. 9/4-9/25. Lake View Nature Center, Oakbrook Terrace. 630-627-6100.

CHILDREN Ready, Pet, Go! - Become your favorite animal and crawl into a pet sized house. Daily through 10/27. Chicago Childrens Museum, Navy Pier.

312-464-7686.

CHILDREN Mother Nature and Me - Children age 3-5 learn about nature through stories, crafts & more. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wed. 9/4, 9/25, 10/9, 10/23.

Little Red Schoolhouse, Willow Springs. 708-8396897.

CRAFT SHOW Crafters Wanted - Crafters wanted for Holiday Craft Show. Trinity Lutheran Church of Lombard. To reserve space: 630-347-9739.

CRAFTS Quilting for Charity - Use your talents to make easy quilts that will be donated to local charities. 1-3 p.m. 1st & 3rd Wed. of each month. Bensenville. 630-595-1290.

EXHIBIT Our Lives, Our Stories - Explore the life of America’s Greatest Generation. Through 10/20. 1-5 September/October 2013

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STAGE Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Classic Fairy Tale presented by Magical Starlight Theatre. 9/7 & 8 and 9/13, 14, 15. Naperville. 630-8485000.

STAGE In the Heights - Broadway smash about the lives of people in New York’s Washington Heights.

9/11-10/6. Paramount Theatre, Aurora. 630-8966666.

STAGE Let’s Misbehave - Celebrate the life of Cole Porter with over 30 classic songs. Fri. & Sat. at 8 p.m. Sun. at 2 p.m. through 10/20. Fox Valley Repertory. Pheasant Run, St. Charles. 630-584-6342.

STAGE Next to Normal - One of only eight musicals in history to win the Pulitzer Prize. Through 10/6.

Drury Lane Theatre, Oak Brook. 630-530-0111.

STAGE Improv Saturdays - Family friendly performances with a live band. 7 p.m. Saturdays. Hemmens Cultural center, Elgin. Tickets: 847-931-5900.

VOLUNTEER Restoration Work - Help ID and effectively remove invasive plant species from our forests. Little Red Schoolhouse, Willow Springs. Call for schedule. 708-839-6897.

VOLUNTEER Animal Care - Volunteers needed to help with animal care, pet therapy, kennel assistance and public events. DuPage County. 630-407-2800.

VOLUNTEER Youth Services - Assist with constructive programs to enhance family life. York Community Resource Center, Lombard. 630-407-6525.

The Circus Returns to Darien!

Sunday, September 29

Two Shows: 2:00 & 5:00pm

Big Top location - Argonne Park

Take Cass Avenue south past I-55 stay on Cass as it curves left.

Park is located at the rear of the Argonne Employee Child Care Center.

Advance General Admission: $14 Day of show: $16 Box Seats: $25 call for group sales of 15 or more tickets The Kelly Miller Circus is sponsored by:

For more information & tickets visit: www.cassd63.org/foundation

630.248.7969 or www.tix4cause.com or Cass 63 Office Tickets also available at Citizens Bank on Cass Ave.

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p.m. daily. Elmhurst Historical Museum. 630-833-1457.

EXHIBIT Oak Brook Art League -Free exhibit

by Art League members. 10/1-10/12. M-F 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oak Brook. 630-206-9566.

EXHIBIT Facades - Variety of artwork by members of the Naperville Art League. Free. Through 9/8.

North Central College, Naperville. 630-637-5375.

EXHIBIT Signature Works - Series of contemporary watercolors by members of the Illinois Watercolor Society. Free. 9/13-11/10. North Central College, Naperville. 630-637-5375.

EXHIBIT City Art - Paintings of landscapes and nature by Michael Fowler. Free. 9/22-11/7. North Central College, Naperville. 630-637-5375.

FAMILY Museum Showcase Weekend - Celebrate the museum’s collection. Ride & see historical equipment. 9/14 & 15. Illinois Railway Museum, Union. 815-923-4000.

FAMILY Special Needs Third Thursday - Time designated each month for families of children with special needs. Special activities until 7 p.m. DuPage Childrens Museum, Naperville. 630-637-8000.

FAMILY Monster Mash Dance Bash - Halloween inspired dance party for the whole family. 4-4:30 p.m. Fri. & Sat. in Oct. Chicago Childrens Museum, Navy Pier. 312-464-7686.

FAMILY Railroad Extravaganza - Celebrate our 60th anniversary with 4 days of railroad heritage. Ride the trains, pack a lunch & enjoy. 8/30-9/2. Illinois Railway Museum, Union. 815-923-4000.

FAMILY Bookwork Adventures - See favorite stories come to life through interactive theatrical performances. Different stories each week. Call for schedule. Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oak Brook. 630850-2363.

HEALTH Wednesday Walking Club - Free, healthy lifestyle program. Wed. 8-9 a.m. through 10/30. Naper Settlement. 630-420-6010.

KIDS Fall Storytimes - Stories for all ages. Call for schedule. M,T,W 9/16-11/20. West Chicago Public Library. 630-231-1552 x128.

KIDS Youth Basketball Clinic - Four week fundamentals clinic for ages 5-13. Sat. 9/21-10/12.

Call for schedule. Oakbrook Terrace Park District. 630574-0420.

SENIORS Movies - Special admission prices for those over 60. Before 5:30 p.m. Every Friday. Marcus Theatres, Addison. 630-932-0864.

SENIORS ACT II - Social and educational group for those over 50. Book club, camera club, exercise groups, day trips, films and much more. Meets monthly. La Grange. Call for schedule: 708-245-8170.

SOCIAL WOW (Widows or Widowers) - Entertainment, dancing & light refreshments. 3rd Thur. each month. Knights of Columbus, Elmhurst. 630-620-4060.

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Breed – Check online about the different breeds, their temperament, health & physical characteristics. Find out all you can about the specific animal from shelter workers and volunteers.

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he American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) sponsors October as Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month to encourage Americans to turn their houses into homes by adopting a shelter dog. Each year, millions of dogs enter our nation’s shelters, yet of the almost 59 million owned dogs in this country, fewer than 20 percent are shelter adoptees.

Lifestyle -- Think about your lifestyle and personality in terms of the kind of dog that would be more compatible with your home and your living situation.

Activity level -- Assess the activity level and exercise requirements of the dog you are considering. Are you able to walk your dog several times a day and play with him?

Age -- Figure out what age of the animal is best suited to you and your family. Which is more compatible with your age and lifestyle?

Do you want an active puppy that needs attention and training, a middle-aged dog with established behaviors, or an older, less active dog?

Pomerance, an activist who has owned more than 40 shelter dogs in her lifetime, thinks it’s a shame that more people don’t adopt from a shelter, because the most faithful, healthy and loving dogs are waiting there for new homes.

said Pomerance, author of seven books about pets, including Our Rescue Dog Family Album (www.animalcompanionsandtheirpeople.com). “They think, ‘I don’t want to inherit someone else’s problem,’ or they simply think all the dogs there are abused or hard to train, or that they won’t be able to find the breed that they want. All of those notions couldn’t be further from the truth.

In fact, up to nearly 60 percent of dogs in shelters are not strays, but pets whose families had to give them up because of a loss of income or a change in location. These are faithful, loving dogs who just need a home and some love.”

People sometimes don’t go to animal shelters to adopt a dog, because they have a lot of misinformation about these animals,”

The key is to know how to choose the right pet for your family, and Dr. Pomerance offered these tips to help families do just that:

Budget – Research the costs of not only adopting a pet (adoption fee), but veterinary care, including spay/neuter, vaccinations, potential injuries or illness, regular checkups, toys, accessories, etc. Factor in costs of food, pet sitters or boarding while you’re away. Keep in mind many pet shelters offer these services as part of the adoption fee, or at a discounted rate because many are not-for-profit organizations supported by private donations.

Space – Do you have sufficient room for a dog to move, eat and sleep comfortably? Further, are you legally allowed to have a dog on the premises/in your community? If you rent, make sure you are legally allowed to have a pet.

Shelter -- Find out as much about the shelter from which you are adopting your pet as possible – what is its reputation? Is it a kill or no-kill shelter? What is the track record of the successful adoption of its dogs?

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“Adopting a shelter dog is a lifetime choice, as these pets will likely spend the rest of their lives with you, and it is not something that should be taken lightly,” Pomerance added.

“That being said, it is a positive choice, and one that will bring joy and love into your home and provide your family a loyal, caring companion.”

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Your Wet & Wild Water Adventure Awaits...

The Polynesian Water Park Resort is the best Water Park Hotel for Families with kids10 and Under! That is why we invite all kids 10 and under stay absolutely FREE! The Polynesian offers six different room styles to choose from – King rooms, Queen Rooms, Two Bedroom Suites, Hot Tub Suites and more – one is sure to accommodate your families stay in Wisconsin Dells.

our twisting tube slide, either alone or with a friend. Relax in our Lazy River, but watch out for those waterfalls. Our Water Factory allows for the younger guests to control their own adventures with interactive water features. Our Aloha Pool area features 2 activity pool areas. Buckets and geysers for the younger children and our basketball pool area for the older children.

Dry off and play in our 2 game rooms, featuring a prize redemption center. Don't forget to get something to eat from our Tiki Bar featuring a diverse menu. There is something to appease everyone's palette.

Of course, there is plenty to drink including our signature Polynesian Cocktails. Then commemorate your stay with a souvenir from our one of a kind gift shop.

Your stay at the Polynesian Waterpark Resort includes indoor water fun and adventure the whole family will enjoy. Ride down our body slide at accelerating speeds.Take a tube down

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Polynesian Water Park Hotel and Suites 857 N Frontage Rd., Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 The price of lodging includes full use of the water park facilities at the Polynesian Water Park Resort Hotel!

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The Polynesian Water Park Resort is the best Water Park Hotel for Families with kids10 and Under!

That is why we invite all kids 10 and under stay absolutely FREE! The Polynesian offers six different room styles to choose from – King rooms, Queen Rooms, Two Bedroom Suites, Hot Tub Suites and more – one is sure to accommodate your families stay in Wisconsin Dells. Price of lodging includes full use of the water park facilities at the Polynesian Water Park Resort Hotel!

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Fall Themed Parties By Sherry Wells

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all parties do not need to be limited to Halloween, there are many party themes that you can use. Fall decorations can be fun and festive using pumpkins, apples, and leaves as part of your decorating scheme for your party. Check out the local Party City or Dollar Store for a good choice of Fall party decorations. Food should be seasonal. Use foods such as apples, squash, pumpkin, and, other bounties of the harvest to incorporate your Fall theme.

As the beautiful, crisp autumn weather greets us, now is the perfect time to host an autumn themed backyard party. There are many autumn themes from which to choose. Two common themes are football and harvest.

Check your calendar and start planning. You

will need to plan for the guest list, decorations, food and activities.

some inflatable footballs around for the kids to toss around.

Football themed autumn parties are very popular. You can invite fans from only one team or you can invite fans from opposing teams and make embarrassing bets to be paid up immediately following the game. The decorations for this type of party are pretty easy. Team colors rule the day. You can order a personalized football banner, or just go with balloons and decorative paper goods in the team colors.

The food for a football themed crowd is pretty simple. All you need is chips, dip, hamburgers, hotdogs, and maybe some pigs-in-a-blanket. When it gets later in the season, consider serving heartier bowls of Chili. Don’t forget the beverages. And, remember, friends don’t let friends drink and drive.

A fun activity for your football themed party is to use the other team’s star player as a target in a friendly game of darts. A quick game of flag football is a must during half-time. Keep

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Bobbing for apples and three-legged races are fun activities for the grown-ups and big kids during a harvest themed party. Give the little ones bubbles to keep them going for a while.

If we get an unusual warm fall day, you can turn on the sprinkler for the children to run through. If chillier weather prevails, a backyard bonfire might be more suitable.

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The harvest themed autumn party is a perennial classic. Your invitation will be a welcome break from the back-to-school hoopla. Your decorations should be in the earth tones of fall such as, brown, gold, orange, and deep red to compliment your theme. Streamers in fall colors and leaf cut outs and a burlap table cloth add a nice touch.. Dried flower centerpieces and pumpkin bowl accents are great seasonal touches.

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The food for the harvest themed party is probably the best around. Sweet potatoes are a rich offering that can take many forms. You can serve them baked, fried, or in a casserole.

Pumpkin and apple pie are expected at such gatherings.To make serving easier, try a couple of slow cookers of chili or stew. You can have a build your own toppings station. You might even consider using your pumpkin bowls for soup, instead of decoration. Anything hearty hits the mark.

Host an autumn themed backyard party and have great fun this fall. Slip on a windbreaker and grab a mug of cider (with cinnamon stick, of course). So start planning now. Whether you plan a football party or a harvest party, you are sure to create memories that your family and friends will carry through the seasons.

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Parties

By The Pros Looking for a creative location to host your birthday bash or next family outing? Look to these party places...

Hickory Knolls Discorver Center

Hickory Knolls Discorver Center Nature themed birthday parties available in St. Charles! Choose from the Bug Bonanza, Dino Dig, Reptile Extravaganza, Nighttime Nature and much more. Twohour parties include games, activities, setup and clean up. Reasonable rates for up to 20 guests. Pizza & cake available for additional fee. Call 630-513-4399. www.stcnature.org

Available e weeknights, weeknights Sat & Sun Several party themes for ages 4+ To book your party or for more information, n, call 630-513-4399.

Held at Hickory Knolls Discovery Center in James O. Breen Community Park | 3795 Campton Hills Rd. A facility of the St. Charles Park District.

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K1 Speed is America’s Premier Indoor Karting Company with award winning centers, European style racing and professionally designed tracks. Feel the rush of wheel-to-wheel racing in our highperformance, all-electric, zero-emission go-karts. Walk-in or book your next party with K1 Speed in Buffalo Grove and Addison today!

Two locations: 301 Hastings Dr.Buffalo Grove, (847) 941-9400, and, 2381 W. Army Trail Rd., Addison, (630) 433-3700.

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Mt. Prospect Park District

Mt. Prospect Park District has loads of parties sure to excite your yungsters.

From golf to arts & crafts to skating, magic and much more, we’ve got something for everyone. And, most importantly mom and dad, we do the properation and clean up. Call 847-255-5380 or visit www.mppd.org for information.

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Mon Ami Gabi Upon entering, you can’t help but smell the welcoming aroma of freshly baked food and immediately feel ready to indulge in remarkably flavorful dishes, such as the Onion Soup Au Gratin, Endive & Bosc Pear Salad, Skate Wing, a selection of crepes, quiches, and trademark Steak Frites. An extensive selection of over 80 French wine varietals, are served by the glass or bottle from our signature rolling wine cart. If you’re in the mood for some fabulous French food served alfresco, the restaurant’s outdoor café is a great place to gain some respite after a day of shopping.

Planning a special event? Our traditional bistro is perfect for your holiday party, business gathering or special event! Mon Ami Gabi has two private rooms available seven days a week for lunch, dinner and breakfast meetings (up to 250 guests).

Contact Jessica Gonzalez to inquire: jgonzalez@leye.com Open for lunch and dinner seven days a week. Weekend Brunch available Saturday 11:30am - 3:00pm; Sunday 10:30am - 3:00pm. 260 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL 60523. For reservations call 630-472-1900.

Zapatista Cuisines of Mexico Celebrating authentic Mexican cuisines, Zapatista is unlike any other restaurant in town. The menu is rich with regional 58 dining out

flavors and culinary techniques. Signature dishes include our fresh made guacamole, and our Fajitas de Molcajete. Pair your meal with one of our delicious margaritas, made with fresh squeezed lemons and limes. Open 7 days a week for Lunch, Dinner, and Brunch (Saturday and Sunday). Catering and Carry-out also available.

3 locations: South Loop, 1307 South Wabash Ave, 312-4351307 Northbrook, 992 West Willow Road, 847-559-0939 Naperville, 1703 Freedom Drive, 630-904-1703 Zapatistarestaurant.com

Catch 35 At Catch 35 in Naperville You Can Have it ALL, with Our EXCITING, NEW Lunch Menu. Take an EPICurean Adventure ...Signature Chopped Wedge Salads, Calamari Caesar, Fish Tacos, Classic Burger, Brunch Burger, Florida Wild Gulf Shrimp, Beef Tenderloin Sliders, Maine Lobster Rolls, Crispy Clam Strips and more! New Extended Lunch Hours: Monday-Saturday starting at 11:30a.m.

Catch 35 is a true Seafood house that serves a wide variety of amazing dishes, from contemporary American to exotic Asian cuisine.Try the Lake Superior whitefish, Block Island swordfish, or the Maryland crab cakes. For an Asian flair, savor

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Szechwan scallops, pan-seared yellow-fin tuna, or the Blue hill Bay Mussels.

Catch 35 also offers premium, charcoal-grilled steaks like a bone-in rib-eye, New York Strip, or the tender filet mignon medallions. Be sure to try the 3-course special value menu‌ truly a bargain at $26.95. Two great locations: 35 W. Wacker, Chicago, 312-346-3500 and 35 S. Washington, Naperville, 630-717-3500. Visit www.catch35.com for menus, online reservations or gift card orders.

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Wok ‘n Fire Wok ‘n Fire is one of Chicago suburb’s newest and hottest Asian food spots. Recently voted BEST ASIAN RESTAURANT in the western suburbs by our fans! Wok ‘n Fire features an eclectic menu of classic and contemporary Pan Asian cuisine. Try everything from our Pan seared Miso Glazed Chilean Seabass, Tuna Poke, or char grilled Hong Kong Steak. Or tempt your taste buds with our fresh sushi selections with everything from traditional maki rolls to our famous St. Charles roll or Pepper Encrusted Tuna Tatake. Whatever you chose you are sure to understand why Chicago Tribune says that Wok ‘n Fire

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is bringing the “WOW factor back” to Asian cuisine. Call today for reservations. And don’t forget to check out Wok ‘n Fire’s famous happy hour. Featuring 1/2 price menu with great appetizers and sushi rolls along with refreshing daily drink specials. Call your local Wok ‘n Fire for times and details: Elmhurst 108 E. Schiller St., Addison 1576 W. Lake St., St. Charles 181 S. 1st St., Wheaton 120 E. Liberty Drive, & Burr Ridge 590 Village Center Drive. Now open at THE ARBORETUM IN SOUTH BARRINGTON. 100 W. Higgins Road. Unit J-30 next to I-Pic Theatre.

Vino Thai Vino Thai’s serves up healthy and fresh Thai Cuisine. Ever since 1990, Vino Thai has provided customers with the finest and freshest tasting Thai food in a pleasurable dining atmosphere. Signature dishes include Golden Chicken, Crazy Noodles and Chicken Curry Fried Rice. Dine in - Carry Out. Vino Thai is located in East Gate Commons, 3825 E. Main St., St. Charles, IL 60174. Open every day for lunch and dinner. For reservations call 630-443-8461. vinothai.com

Shikara

One Coupon per person.

Not valid with any other promotion. Expires 10-31-13

Shikara, an authentic Indian restaurant is a truly unique addition to those craving the deep, rich flavors of the populous land. Indian cookery is among the world’s most distinctive and enticing cuisines, one whose influence can be discerned in culinary traditions around the globe. Over the generations, Indian food has taken on many shapes and forms, absorbing culinary techniques found in both eastern and western regions of the world.

Through years of experience, our chefs can now offer a perfect balance of both the traditional as well as the contemporary forms that Indian cooking has developed.

Now, food connoisseurs can take delight in the various dishes that taste as exotic as their names. This company has been in the Restaurant, Catering & Banquet business for more than 20 years. 1620 75th St.,Downers Grove. 630-964-1720. www. shikararestaurant.com

One Coupon per person.

Dine-in only. Not valid with any other promotion.

Expires 10-31-13

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FEED YOUR LIFESTYLE Our menu is designed for modern lifestyles, with small-and-large portion entrées, vegetarian options & nutritive whole foods throughout. Whether you’re a newbie or it’s just been a while, your next visit to Houlihan’s just may surprise you.

Oak Brook 56 Oakbrook Center Mall | 630.573.0220 Geneva 1322 Commons Drive | 630.345.8000 Wheaton 321 Rice Lake Square, Space #251 | 630.690.5550 Park Ridge 550 W. Touhy Avenue | 847.692.6205 Naperville Naperville Crossings | 2860 Showplace Drive | 630.536.0022 Orland Park 16153 La Grange Road | 708.364.7650 Algonquin 1508 S. Randall Road | 847.658.4560

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Enjoy the perfect setting for your private party, wedding rehearsal dinner, business lunch or any other special occasion.

With seating for up to 40, a wide selection of menu options and seamless service, all in an elegant setting, we can ensure an unforgettable experience.

Call or visit devonseafood.com for details.

17W400 22nd Street | Oakbrook Terrace Across from The Shops at Oakbrook Place 630.516.0180 | devonseafood.com

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Devon Seafood + Steak Devon Seafood + Steak, is a boutique-style restaurant that offers the area’s freshest ocean fare, Prime steaks, an impressive wine list and handcrafted cocktails. Bringing a casual-chic dining experience to the area, Devon serves lunch and dinner seven days a week and offers guests an experience usually reserved for coastal dining with right-off-the-boat prices.

Devon’s chefs work with quality fishmongers, water men, ranchers and artisan producers to create dishes that are excellent from the start, using fine ingredients that separate the good from the great. Market-fresh fish and seafood are flown in daily from the Atlantic Coast, Pacific Ocean, Northwest coastline and Alaska, and the menu is complemented by seasonal preparations from Executive Chef John McGowan.

17W400 22nd Street, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181.

630-516-0180. www.devonseafood.com Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/DevonOakbrookTerrace

Houlihan’s We’re an American restaurant and bar serving quality food and drinks. Our menu features center-cut steaks, woodgrilled flatbreads and artisan salads and sandwiches, along with an interesting, every day wine and cocktail selection.

We offer many dishes in both small and large portions and are dedicated to developing menu options that address ever-evolving consumer lifestyles — be it meatless, organic or whole grain items.

Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. Brunch on Sundays from 10am-2pm at our Park Ridge location.

5 locations: 56 Oakbrook Center Mall, 321 Rice Lake Square, 1322 Commons Drive, Naperville Crossings, 550 W. Touhy Avenue, Park Ridge.

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Don’t miss this opportunity to promote your restaurant for the Holidays!

Plan now to be a part of the November/December issue!.

Ad space deadline is: Oct. 15th.

Call 630-863-7183 to reserve your space!

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