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March/April 2015 CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Sara Barry Kelly James-Enger Sandra Gordon Meghan Kennihan Heidi Smith Luedtke, Ph.D. Andrea Metcalf EVENTS EDITOR Lara Krupicka PUBLISHER Jim Wolf CO-EDITORS Sue Wolf Jim Wolf ART DIRECTION Tim Devine Cory Ottenwess

Celebrating our 16th year of reaching active familes!

Lucky You: Ten Ways to Find More Good Fortune

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Birthday Party Basics Parties By the Pros

Survive—and Thrive—in Mud Season Springtime Fun On Stage

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CIRCULATION Brian Kubes 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 www.subfam.com target the Chicago suburban family consumer with valuable information on family activities, advice and resources. Suburban Family is published bi-monthly by Jameson Publishing, Inc. and is distributed free to the public through quality locations in the Chicago suburbs. The full edition is online at subfam.com and chicagosuburbanfamily.com. Unless otherwise noted all articles, formatting techniques, photographs, artwork, and ad designs printed herein are the sole property of Jameson Publishing, Inc. and may not be duplicated or reprinted without Jameson Publishing’s express written permission. Suburban Family and Jameson Publishing, Inc. are not responsible for typographical or production errors or the accuracy of information provided by advertisers. The sponsored ads and editorial do not necessarily express the views of Suburban Family Magazine and Jameson Publishing, Inc. Readers should verify advertised information with advertisers.

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Ten Ways to Find More Good Fortune By Heidi Smith Luedtke, Ph.D.

oes it seem like others get all the breaks while you struggle to cope with a string of bad luck? While you can’t control the universe, you can create your own good fortune.

Lucky people weather the storms of life by seeing hidden opportunities, trusting themselves and taking bold action. When troubles arise, they are buoyed by help from supportive friends. You can change your luck this spring with the same strategies. Here’s how.

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Quiet down. Tap into your intuition by spending time alone.Write in a journal. Make a dream board or collage. Putter in the garden. Meditate. Lucky people are in touch with their own feelings. Break free from distractions that clutter your mental landscape for a few minutes each day. The path ahead will be much clearer.

best-selling author of Find Your Courage (McGraw Hill, 2008) and Stop Playing Safe (Wiley Press, forthcoming in March, 2013). Push yourself outside your comfort zone. Share your ideas with the boss. Ask for what you really want. Commit to a lofty goal. The biggest risks often yield the biggest rewards.

Trust yourself. Research shows that your brain sees subtle, complex patterns you can’t explain in words. And those unspoken insights can help you make better decisions. Lucky people act on these instincts. Don’t ignore a hunch or silence your internal alarms just because you can’t explain them. You’re smarter than you think. Go with your gut.

Expect success. Your beliefs about the future have a way of making it happen. Psychologists call this a self-fulfilling prophecy. “Optimism fuels bravery,” Warrell says. It allows us to act boldly in the face of fear or uncertainty, without worrying about whether we’ll look foolish. Don’t wait to feel brave before you take action. Confidence grows when you put yourself out there.

Take it all in. Good fortune may be serendipitous. But you have to be open to it. Having a laser-like focus on a specific goal or long to-do list narrows your view. Lucky people find unforeseen windfalls because they explore the scenery instead of sticking strictly to the map. You might find a gorgeous handbag on sale while you browse the mall at lunch or score free theater tickets because you overhead a coworker say she can’t use them.Tune in to your surroundings. Take risks. Lottery millionaires will tell you: You can’t win if you don’t play. Jackpots aside, there is a larger truth in this. “There are many valid risks in life and we need to be mindful of them. But dwelling on risks can keep us from seeing opportunity,” cautions Margie Warrell, suburban family | subfam.com

Smile. Lucky people have lots of friends and they make connections in surprising places, like the line at the grocery store. Put on a happy face. Make eye contact. Stand up straight, with arms relaxed, not crossed in front of you. Strong, open postures invite interaction. Be brave and initiate conversation. Listen for points of connection and pursue them. Reach out. You don’t have to be in all the right places at all the right times if you’re well-connected. Lucky people talk about their goals and accept help from others. You might mention you’re interested in going to cooking school only to learn that your friend’s aunt is a trained chef. Soon, she’s giving you admisMarch/April 2015

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sions advice. Make a little noise about your ambitions. The universe is listening. Stay positive. One person’s bitter disappointment is another person’s golden opportunity. You can’t make your own good fortune if you are focused on what’s wrong with the world or with yourself. “By being optimistic we can find opportunity in adversity and take actions that our pessimistic friends wouldn’t bother to take. In turn we create new opportunities for ourselves,” says Warrell. Always look at possibilities through a positive lens. Try again. Lucky people aren’t lucky all the time. But they don’t let unhappy outcomes mess with their mojo. “Lucky people’s high expectations motivate them to persist,” even when they don’t succeed, says psychologist Richard Wiseman, Ph.D., author of The Luck Factor (Miramax, 2003). Lucky people choose more challenging puzzles and they continue to work on them long after unlucky people give up. When you experience setbacks, change your strategy and keep moving forward. Good things come to those who don’t quit. Be grateful. Who feels luckier: the athlete who won the silver medal or the athlete who won the bronze? That’s right.The third-place finisher feels luckier because she knows she might have come in fourth. The silver-medal winner is focused on missing out on gold. No matter how bad you think you have it, someone has it worse. Celebrate big wins and small victories.They’re all good.

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Survive and Thrive in Mud Season By Sara Barry

Oakbrook Terrace Park District TEEN FLASH LIGHT EGG HUNT AT HERITAGE PARK Friday, March 20 8 pm $5 R/$6 NR Grades: 6th-8th

SPRING BREAK CAMP Monday, March 30-Thursday, April 2 7 AM-6 PM $95 R/$100 NR

SPRING EGG HUNT FOR KIDS & DOGGIE Terrace View Park Saturday, March 28 9 AM (dogs) 10 AM (kids) $5 R/$6 NR (Pre-registration is required)

BUNNY MEET & GREET AT THE FITNESS CENTER Saturday, March 28 10:30 AM – 11:30 am $1 All ages welcome! (Pre-registration is required)

LAKE VIEW NATURE CENTER PRESENTS A SPECIAL WINTER EXHIBIT: “Duck, Duck, Goose!” This special exhibit is about water birds, ducks, geese, herons, grebes, cormorants & mergansers. (Exhibit runs through April 4 & is free admission during regular Nature Center hours) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

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ou’re tired of winter. But before spring comes in earnest, you have to get through the dreaded mud season. The days are longer and maybe warmer, but it’s melty and messy and hard to do much outside. Here are seven ways to get through mud season—and maybe even find a little mud magic.

1. Play in the mud.

Everyone is tired of being cooped up inside, so ignore the weather and get outside to play. Go to the playground. Ride bikes. Fly a kite in the brisk spring winds. Or really embrace the season. Squelch mud through fingers. Make mud pies. Get out rain boots for puddle stomping. Instead of scolding kids for getting dirty, surprise them by jumping in a puddle and splashing with them.

2. Seek out spring.

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tures of classic signs of spring like robins, crocuses, or buds on the trees. Add family or local symbols of the return of spring. Predict when you’ll fill in your bingo card, and have a picnic (indoors if you have to) to celebrate a bingo. Not seeing many signs of spring yet? Cheat a little and visit a spring bulb show. The warm, moist, fragrant air and colorful flowers are a break from the chill, drab outdoors.

3. Savor the sweetness.

Sugar houses can also be warm, moist, and fragrant this time of year too. Warm days and cold nights are necessary to make maple syrup, so maple season and mud season often overlap in New England.Visiting a sugar house brightens up early spring. No sugar houses nearby? Hold your own pancake breakfast to celebrate. Better yet, invite neighbors you haven’t seen much during the cold winter months to join you. (Then see tip #1 and turn the kids out to burn off that sugar together.)

4. Come to your senses.

Take a senses walk and see what you notice. What colors do you see? What is revealed by melting snow? Do you hear squelching mud or the drip of melt coming off the roof? Is the mud sticky or slick? Is the air soft or raw? Can you smell the dirt? What does almost spring smell like? What tastes do you associate with spring? You may not taste them on your senses walk, but you can come back home to a springy snack. March/April 2015

Planting seeds offers hope for warmer weather. Some seeds can be planted as soon as the ground can be worked (if ground is frozen or really boggy, wait). You can start seedlings indoors to be ready for warmer, drier weather. If you don’t have room to set up plantings inside, try sowing in covered containers you’ll set outside. • Collect milk jugs and clean them well. • Cut nearly around the jug at the base of the handle. • Poke drainage holes in the bottom. Then fill with a seeding soil mix. • Add seeds, cover as directed and thoroughly moisten the soil. • Then tape up the jug creating a mini greenhouse. Leave the top off and place in a sunny place outdoors. Soon, you should see a haze of

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7. Celebrate something.

If you’re not convinced about raising a toast to mud, choose something else to celebrate. The Cat in the Hat knew how to have fun even when the weather wasn’t nice. Try a Dr. Seuss read-a-thon to celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday on March 2. Hold a spring fling to celebrate the official start of spring on the vernal equinox March 20. Heading into April, enjoy spring poems for National Poetry Month or plan fun tricks and jokes for April Fool’s Day. If you look at a celebrations calendar, you’ll find early spring peppered with special days for everything from jelly beans to meatballs and penguins to pandas. Choose one and create a celebration around it.You can even make up your own holiday. Maybe the last Friday is Neighborhood Game Night or the second Saturday is Watch Cartoons in Your PJs day. Give yourself something to look forward to and break up routines. You don’t have to love mud season, but you can make the most of it. Even though it might not feel like it, mud will dry up, days will warm up, and spring will soon be here for real.

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green inside. As the weather gets warmer, open up the jug during the day so the plants don’t cook. Close it during the cool nights. When it’s warm enough, transfer your plants to pots or a garden plot.

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5. Read all about it.

Choose stories and poems to celebrate the season.Think mud and maple, or dream ahead to warm days and gardens in bloom. Here are a handful of suggestions: And Then It’s Spring by Julie Fogliano Sugaring by Jessie Haas Puddles by Joanathan London Maple Syrup Season by Anne Purmell Jo McDonald Had a Garden by Mary Quattlebaum Mud by Mary Lyn Ray

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avor the change of seasons, get the family together and take a moment to welcome spring. Here are some family-friendly ideas to celebrate the season. DuPage Children’s Museum Announces temporary New Home Experience DCM on a Smaller Scale at Westfield Fox Valley Mall. It is with great pleasure DuPage Children’s Museum announces the grand opening of its temporary site at the Westfield Fox Valley Mall. DCM @ The Mall is conveniently located on the second level of the Westfield Fox Valley Mall, near Carson Pirie Scott.Admission is Pay As You Will. Visitors will experience DCM on a smaller scale. It includes the well-known and favorite “Neighborhoods” right in our backyard! Because of Westfield Fox Valley and the City of Aurora, DCM now has a very bright and contemporary space that will be sure to surprise and delight visitors of all ages. For more information, visit www.dupagechildrensmuseum.org.

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Kohl Children’s Museum Discover the place where awesome lives! Explore 17 hands-on, interactive exhibits, including Car Care, Pet Vet, Water Works, and a Whole Foods Market designed exclusively for children up to age 8. Now through May 3, channel your inner architect with dozens of over-sized and unique blocks in our Build It! exhibit. Field trip and birthday party options also available! Located at 2100 Patriot Blvd., Glenview. For more information, visit www. kcmgc.com or call 847-832-6600. [See ad on Inside Front Cover.]

Cantigny Park Spring at Cantigny in Wheaton is a special time, when the beautiful gardens come to life. Upcoming activities include parent-child classes, gardening workshops, lectures and concerts. Second Saturdays family programming at the McCormick Museum is new for 2015, and as always Easter weekend is loaded with fun events. Cantigny’s gardens, museums and most special events are complimentary admission. Parking is only $5.Visit Cantigny.org for details and the full calendar of activities.

Oakbrook Terrace Park District The Oakbrook Terrace Park District has plenty of spring time fun for everyone! A children’s and doggie Spring Egg Hunt will take place on Saturday, March 28 in Terrace View Park. The egg hunt for dogs will be held at 9 AM (sharp) followed by an egg hunt for children at 10 AM. Pre-registration is required. A Bunny Meet & Greet will take place on Saturday, March 28 at 10:30 am at the Fitness Center. Register now for Spring Break Camp running March 30-April 2. A Kite Fly will be held on Saturday, April 25 from 10 am-3 pm in Heritage Park. For further information, contact the Oakbrook Terrace Park District at (630) 627-6100.

Burpee Museum of Natural History Burpee Museum of Natural History is home to Jane, the world’s most complete and best preserved juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex, Homer, a teen-aged Triceratops, and is internationally recognized as a leader in field paleontology and as a collaborator for paleontological research. Its mission is inspiring all people to engage in a lifetime of discovery and learning about the natural world, through preservation and interpretation. These things are accomplished through educational programs, outreach, permanent and traveling exhibits, and paleontology expeditions. Burpee Museum of Natural History is open seven days a week from 10am- 5pm. For additional information on upcoming programs, activities, and more visit www.Burpee.org or call 815.965.3433.

Village of Hinsdale Community Pool This spring start thinking about the summer! The Village of Hinsdale Community Pool offers an outdoor swimming facility for the entire family! Featuring a 50-meter pool with 25-meter L shape, zero -depth walk in wading pool with play features, a sand play area, and a diving well with drop slide, 2-1M diving boards and a 3M diving board. Early Bird Resident and Nonresident Pool passes go on sale March 2nd. Also available are 10 visit passes. Visit www. villageofhinsdale.org/pr for more information. [See our ad on inside back cover.]

Des Plaines Park District The Lake Park Golf Course is a sporty 18hole, par-3, with beautiful greens and strategically placed bunkers, set around picturesque Lake Opeka.With holes from 50 to 115 yards, this is a popular destination for young golfers and families, and is perfect for practicing your all-important short game. The clubhouse has a snack shop with full lunch menu, golf supplies and cart rentals.We proudly support the Sticks for Kids program with free clubs. Frequent golfers can save with a 10-play punch card, good for rounds at Lake Park and the

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TransWorld’s Jewelry, Fashion & Accessories Show TransWorld’s Jewelry, Fashion & Accessories Show brings together buyers and sellers of jewelry, fashion, accessories, gift, beauty, home décor, housewares and more. This is the place to shop for bargains and merchandise you won’t find anywhere else. JF&A is a cash & carry show where you will find unique items at excellent prices. This is your special invitation to visit the Spring April 23-26, 2015 JF&A Show in Rosemont, IL– visit our website at: www.jfashow.com for complete details. Pinot’s Palette Pinot’s Palette is the upscale “Paint. Drink. Have Fun.” destination in Naperville where anyone can be a Picasso. No art experience required! In two or three hours you can create a festive or whimsical painting. We’d love to help you celebrate your Girls’ Night Out, Date Night, Birthday Party, Bachelorette Party, Anniversary, Corporate Team Building Event or a Private Holiday Party! The best wine and painting party in the suburbs. Visit www.pinotspalette.com/ naperville for more private party information. Contact us at 331-457-5440. [See ad on p. 5.]

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Glen Ellyn-Wheaton Chorale There is Sweet Music all around us every day but on Friday May 8 at 7:30pm, and Saturday May 9 at 3:00pm, the talented performers of the Glen Ellyn-Wheaton Chorale directed by the accomplished leadership skills of Mr. Greg Wheatley, and the Chorale’s Ensemble Group directed by the gifted Mr. Jonathan King, celebrate our 30th year of bringing Sweet Music to the Western Suburbs by presenting for your enjoyment our Spring Concert appropriately titled “There Is Sweet Music” performed at the beautifully acoustic College Church in downtown Wheaton, IL. For advance visit our website at GEWCHORALE.ORG or call 630-415-3066.

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Fermilab Authentic Irish music with Caladh Nua (2/28), US Army Field Band Jazz Ambassadors (3/8), Turtle Island Quartet with Broadway’s Nellie McKay (3/21), Official Blues Brothers Revue (4/11), and western Swing with Hot Club of Cowtown (5/2) plus lectures on Cancer Research and the relationship between money and happiness, all at the Fermilab Arts & Lecture Series. Check us out - www.fnal.gov/ culture [See ad on page 5.]

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Billy Elliot The Musical runs April 10 - June 7. Billy Elliot follows a young boy as he trades in his boxing gloves for dancing shoes. In a small town in the English countryside, Billy discovers a passion for dance that inspires his family and his whole community, and changes his life forever. The musical phenomenon is set to an explosive hit score by Elton John. Don’t miss this joyous celebration of one boy’s journey against the odds to make his dreams come true! Recommended for ages 13+. Please be advised that there is strong language, violence and some sensitive subject matter that is true to the story and plot. Parental guidance is suggested. For tickets call1 630-530-0111. March/April 2015

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hen children enter school their circle of friends expands. This means that when their next birthday arrives, there may be requests to invite the entire class to the party. Parents facing the prospect of 20 or more children may wonder what to do in this instance. Parents and children have no doubt heard the tales of extravagant parties. Reality shows follow families who throw sweet 16 parties that rival weddings or those who spend thousands on their kids’ party regardless of the child’s age. The average family may feel torn over what to do to celebrate important milestones. Smaller parties are typically best for younger kids.However, some parents fret over which classmates to invite and which to leave off the guest list. But there are ways around this di-

lemma.  Check with the school before making any concrete plans to see if they have any policies regarding parties. Knowing the regulations can make the process easier.  Think about having a class party and a separate party for the family and close friends. Many schools will allow parents to bring in snacks so that the class can celebrate. If this is likely to disrupt the class, consult the teacher to find out if lunch can be donated to the class or supplies in honor of the birthday child.  If only select students from the class are on the guest list, mail invitations home or personally deliver them to the parents. Offer an explanation as to why all kids in the class cannot be invited. Budget and available space are often the culprit.  If the entire class is invited, include a note about gifts on the invitation. Suggest a book exchange so that the birthday child is not left with 30 gifts.With a book exchange, each child brings a wrapped book, including the birthday

girl or boy. Then the kids swap and each take home a present. Another idea is to let parents know that gifts will be donated to charity.  When inviting the entire class, keep in mind not everyone will be able to attend. Perhaps 30 to 50 percent of the class may show up. Plan accordingly using these numbers.  Use the space and the locale to determine the guest list. If the child wants to have the party at a spa or a craft store that limits the guest list, this will make it easier to enforce a smaller guest list.  Look at locations that can accommodate a big crowd if you cannot pare down the list. Parks, pools, restaurants and party places can often fit a crowd. You’ll find plenty to choose from in this section. Confusion typically reigns when navigating the etiquette of having a birthday party for school children. While there are no hard-fast rules, common sense and personal preference can rule the day when planning the party. (MS)

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We know shopping with kids can be a big ordeal. So we’ve created an kid-friendly indoor environment inside malls that is stimulating and enjoyable for your kids. At Yu Kids Island Chicago, your kids finally have the perfect place to have fun and let off some steam out at the mall. Now, neither rain or snow will stop your kids from having a blast at Yu Kids Island! We currently have over 10 attractions for your kids to play around with. SO sit back and relax or participate in our drop-off program ! Monday - Saturday: 10 am - 9 pm. Sunday: 11 am - 6 pm. Two convenient locations: 5 Woodfield Mall #G144, Schaumburg, IL 60173. Woodfield Location. Tel: 847-9699000122 Hawthorn Center Vernon Hills, IL 6006.1Hawthorne Location. E-mail: info@ yukidschicago.com

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they are parents and professionals looking for something different. Events are hosted at neighborhood restaurants across the suburbs; Vinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s philosophy is to support local community diners, not compete with them. With nearly forty events monthly, there is always an event near where you live or work. Simply sign up at www. VinoGogh.com, show up and have a great time!

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A perfect setting for any occasion! The Katherine Legge Memorial Lodge built in 1927 is a charming example of an era gone by. Surrounded by 52 acres of beautifully appointed parkland, the Lodge exudes grace and elegance: welcoming a variety of special events and occasions from weddings, social function to your next corporate retreat or meeting. For more information contact (630) 789-7095 or visit www.villageofhinsdale.org/klm or www.facebook.com/KatherineLeggeMemorialLodge. [See our ad on inside back cover.]

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arents spend a lot of time trying to motivate kids. We use chore charts, checklists, reminders and rewards to get them to feed the dog, clean their rooms, and complete schoolwork. But these techniques don’t change behavior long-term. Real motivation must come from within. The Psychology of Summer Camp Time at camp may be all it takes to spark a little self-determination in your kid. I know it sounds too good to be true. Your school-age 16 education central

slacker – the one who expects you to find his homework and pack his lunch – might start doing some things for himself. And your often-bored tween might come home with more pep in her step. Psychologists use self-determination theory (SDT) to explain why some experiences make us feel engaged and excited while others drain and deplete us.The premise is simple: when an activity meets our needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness, we are energized and empowered. Kids’ basic needs are no different from adults’. Kids want to do things for themselves. They crave a sense of accomplishment and routinely seek feedback. (“Look what I made, Mom!”) And kids thrive on connections with loved suburban family | subfam.com

ones and peers. Feelings of belongingness boost their self-worth. Summer camp offers loads of opportunities to meet all these needs. And that should make kids (and the parents who love them) very happy campers indeed.

Autonomy The need for autonomy is satisfied when kids control their own lives. At camp, your son will have endless opportunities care for himself. Staff won’t select his clothes, organize the contents of locker, or remind him to put on deodorant. No one will delay dessert until he eats his veggies. Independence is what camp is all about. Don’t worry. The world won’t stop if your son wears the same shirt three days in a row. His peers will speak up if he gets super stinky. During the school year, many kids jump from March/April 2015

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Important Safety Information Essure is not right for you if you are uncertain about ending your fertility, can have only one insert placed, are or have been pregnant within the past 6 weeks, have had your tubes tied, have an active or recent pelvic infection, or have a known allergy to contrast dye. Talk to your doctor if you are taking immunosuppressants. WARNING: You must continue to use another form of birth control until you have your Essure Confirmation Test (3 months after the procedure) and your doctor tells you that you can rely on Essure for birth control. It can take longer than three months for Essure to be effective. Talk to your doctor about which method of birth control you should use during this period. Women using an intrauterine device need to switch to another method. If you rely on Essure for birth control before receiving conﬁrmation from your doctor, you are at risk of getting pregnant. Please see additional Important Safety Information about Essure on next page.

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Important Safety Information (continued) WARNING: Be sure you are done having children before you undergo the Essure procedure. Essure is a permanent method of birth control. During the procedure: In clinical trials some women experienced mild to moderate pain (9.3%). Your doctor may be unable to place one or both EssureÂŽ inserts correctly. Although uncommon, part of an Essure insert may break off or puncture the fallopian tube requiring surgery to repair the puncture. Your doctor may recommend a local anesthetic. Ask your doctor about the risks associated with this type of anesthesia. Immediately following the procedure: In clinical trials some women experienced mild to moderate pain (12.9%) and/or cramping (29.6%), vaginal bleeding (6.8%), and pelvic or back discomfort for a few days. Some women experienced nausea and/or vomiting (10.8%) or fainting. In rare instances, an Essure insert may be expelled from the body. During the Essure Confirmation Test: You will be exposed to very low levels of radiation, as with most x-rays. In rare instances, women may experience spotting and/or infection. Long-term Risks: There are rare reports of chronic pelvic pain in women who have had Essure. In rare instances, an Essure insert may migrate through the fallopian tubes and may require surgery. No birth control method is 100% effective. Women who have Essure are more likely to have an ectopic pregnancy (pregnancy outside the uterus) if they get pregnant. This can be life-threatening. The Essure insert is made of materials that include a nickel-titanium alloy. Patients who are allergic to nickel may have an allergic reaction to the inserts. Symptoms include rash, itching and hives. The safety and effectiveness of Essure has not been established in women under 21 or over 45 years old. Essure inserts do not protect against HIV or other sexually transmitted diseases. Talk to your doctor about Essure and whether it is right for you.

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ummer camps offer many opportunities for fun and adventure. This section with a variety of ‘winning camps’ is designed to help you find the right camp for your child. Loras College All-Sports Camps The Loras College All-Sports Camps is for boys and girls, ages 7-14.The Loras College All-Sports Camps offers outstanding instruction in over 40 sports. Each camper selects one sport to be his or her “major” and two “minor” sports per week. The last day of camp is the “Camp Olympics” when parents are invited to watch the campers in action. Throughout the week, campers will be under the care of our camp counselors and instructors. Our counselors are young teachers and student athletes who are selected based on their Christian character and their ability to teach athletic skills. For more information or to register, please visit www.lorasallsportscamps.com or call (563) 588-7053 or (563) 588-4940. [See ad on inside front cover.]

Camp Anokijig New friends, positive values, personal growth, great adventures, and outrageous fun are the foundations of the Anokijig experience. Campers choose from a HUGE variety of activities to customize their experience, including Horses! Built upon the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, Anokijig provides a safe and enriching summer experience. For more information: www.anokijig.com or 800-741-6931.

Chicago Red Stars Academy The Chicago Red Stars Soccer Academy, Chicagoland’s only all girls soccer training academy, offers camps, clinics, personal training, group training, and team training for girls ages 8-17. Red Stars Academy camps and clinics are coached by a combination of Chicago Red Stars players who play in the National Women’s Soccer League, other top-level female soccer players and coaches. Residential Soccer Camps: Trinity International University (Deerfield, IL) - June 25-28, 2015. Benedictine University (Lisle, IL) - July 30- August 2, 2015. Day Camps: Naperville (Nike Park) - June 22-25, 2015 12pm-4pm. Libertyville (Libertyville Sports Complex) - June 29-July 2, 2015 12pm-4pm. Schaumburg (Olympic Park) - July 13-16, 2015 1pm-5pm. www.RedStarsAcaedmy. com. Contact: Nichole Tiggs: 844-6-GoStars x-706. EMail: NTiggs@ChicagoRedStars.com 20 education central

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Soccer Shots Soccer Shots invites you to be part of THE Children’s Soccer Experience! When your 2-6 year old steps onto “Soccer Island,” they enter a world where encouragement is nonstop, achievements are celebrated and confidence is built. Soccer Shots’ sessions are imaginative, engaging and age appropriate! Let one of our experienced, kid-enthusiast coaches introduce your child to the fundamentals of soccer and the life lessons that can be learned through playing sports. No experience or equipment is necessary. Classes are held at preschools, childcare centers, churches and community locations. Visit soccershots.org/sdupage or call Coach Carly at 331-725-PLAY for more information.

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West Suburban Home School Band Marching with the WSHSB is open to nonmember musicians with 1+ year’s experience on winds or percussion. No obligation to join. Being homeschooled is not necessary for marching. Marching camp attendance, June 17(18) and 22 to 26, is required to participate in up to 5 parades. Contact director, Karen Borow, by 5/21, 630-231-6155, http://wshsb.org/directorform. html Homeschoolers may join for concert season - July/August audition deadline. See Summer Marching and/or Auditions www. wshsb.org.

University of Illinois Summer Sport Camps University of Illinois, Division of Intercollegiate Athletics has committed itself to the development of well-rounded summer sport camps for boys and girls. Young athletes have the opportunity to learn more about their sport, improve their skills, create new friendships and have fun at the same time. Campers receive excellent coaching, experience campus life, and meet athletes from a variety of backgrounds. To learn more about specific camp offering go to fightingillini.com/camps

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Ages 7-17. A sleep away camp in Rolla, Missouri (only 2 hours from St. Louis). Feed monkeys, pet kangaroo, take classes in Veterinary Medicine,Animal Care, Survival Skills, Crime Science, Zip-line, Pottery, Archery, Culinary Science, Swimming, Crafts. Air-conditioned cabins. ACA accredited. Request a Free Brochure. www.MOScienceCamp.com Animal Camp Jamaica - Ages 14-18. 13 day program focused on marine biology and site seeing. We spend mornings in the ocean; snorkeling, kayaking, wave jumping, afternoons exploring this breath-taking Caribbean Island; including four waterfalls and Dolphin Cove. PADI Scuba certification available. Seven Palms Villa in Runaway Bay, Jamaica. www.AnimalCampJamaica.com

Good Times Summer Day Camp Good Times Summer Day Camp offers campers an exciting and active program for children ages 4-12. Each week is filled with incredible field trips, many hours of swimming, various sports, exciting guests, challenging crafts, special events, and a theme based cookout. We accommodate parent’s busy schedules by offering extended hours from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at no extra charge. Schedules are flexible – come only the days you want. Convenient locations in Illinois and Wisconsin. Busing available in some areas. For more information, please call 847-680-4884 or visit www.goodtimesdaycamp.com. March/April 2015

Fox Valley Park District Some of the best times from childhood can be traced back to youth camp, those indelible memories of exploring, learning and growing – all while having fun.The Fox Valley Park District features more than 60 such camps that offer exciting opportunities for youth of all ages and interests.Venture into new worlds of discovery, enjoy a variety of sports, advance specific skills or just enjoy some good, ol’ summer fun. It’s all here!Visit www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org for full details.

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Forest Preserve District of Kane Co. Nature Camps There’s more to explore during Forest Preserve District of Kane County nature camps! Join us June – July for week-long, half-day nature camps. Sessions are available for preschoolers up through 5th graders. Earlyevening twilight camps are also available. Day campers will explore the woods and fields with Forest Preserve District naturalists, making discoveries along the way. Each day brings a new adventure! Call (630) 444-3190 or see kaneforest.com for details.

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dults go back to school for a variety of reasons. They may have personal accomplishment goals or their motivation could be purely financial. Unemployment has recently led many individuals back to the classroom.

eral thousand dollars per year. Tests taken to be accepted to school can cost money, and books will be needed for coursework. If money is tight right now, continuing school may not be the best option, especially if high-interest loans are the only viable means to continuing education. However, if the finances are there and school won’t detract from other bills, then school might be the right choice.

Many colleges and universities report that reentry or adult students are the new majority on campus. Adults ages 25 to 69 are increasingly enrolling in courses around the country. Going back to school is a serious undertaking. Not only is it an investment of time, but it is also an investment of money. For those thinking about going back to school, consider these questions. 1. Is now the right time? Those going back to school because they think it might provide better job prospects or yield higher salaries could be mistaken. Many employers are cutting continuing-education grants and scaling back on hires with advanced degrees. That’s because companies are feeling the heat of the recession as well. Advanced degrees generally mean having to pay an employee a higher salary, something many companies are not in a position to do right now. Therefore, an advanced degree might prove a hindrance in today’s job market and not become the financial windfall some students expect. If this is the case, delaying an advanced degree for a few years may be a more financially sound idea.

completely different degree and begin a new career? If so, adults should put it down on paper so they have a definite goal in sight. 3. Are the finances available? Attending school is no small undertaking. Whether a public, private or online school, tuition can cost sev-

4. What is the right school? Those who have a full-time job can look into a school that offers evening or weekend classes. Many schools now offer online courses that allow individuals to take classes remotely. There is a growing interest in schools that specifically specialize in online degrees. Such schools enable students to take classes on their own time and complete assignments in a manner that’s less time-specific. Continuing students who may not have a spouse or children can move around to the school of choice. Once again, finances figure to play a major role when deciding on a school. 5. Is a college degree really necessary? For many, continuing education doesn’t mean heading to a college campus. It can involve taking certificate programs and vocational training.

2. What are your goals? Individuals need to examine their long- and short-term goals regarding education. Goals should include whether time is available to complete the degree. Some degrees can take months or years to finish, depending on how many credits a person already has. Is the goal to receive a

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Bye Bye Back Pain By Sandra Gordon

ount yourself lucky if you’ve never groaned about your back. Fact is, the majority of us (80%) will deal with back pain at some point. It’s one of the most common reasons for a doctor visit. Deciding how to treat it, though, can be tricky. There’s simply no gold standard. “We have a long history of medical interventions that didn’t work,” says Roger Chou, M.D., a back pain expert at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland. But today we know more than ever. Check out the latest ways to avoid and deal with pain—from easy-to-implement prevention moves to the most effective cutting-edge surgical cures. 1. Don’t coddle yourself. Whether your back pain is excruciating or merely annoying, you probably won’t feel like doing much. But don’t take it easy for more than a day or two. Doing so can prolong and worsen 26 family wellness

pain. Instead, take a prescription or overthe-counter pain reliever (acetaminophen or ibuprofen) and start moving, says Daniel J. Mazanec, M.D., associate director of the Center for Spine Health at the Cleveland Clinic. “Low-impact activities, like walking or swimming, boost blood flow to your back muscles and help loosen them up.” 2. Avoid the urge to be a weekend warrior. “In general, people who exercise regularly have less back pain than those who don’t,” says Dr. Mazanec. But bingeing on exercise over the weekend—to make up for everything you missed during the week—can backfire because your muscles aren’t primed for the activity. Ideally, you should go on a power walk daily. It’s the best prescription for a strong, problem-resistant spine. 3. Take a break. Get up from the computer or couch and stretch every 30 minutes. Put your hands on your hips, look up at the ceiling and arch backward. Sitting for long periods without a break compresses your back’s disks, which are meant to cushion vertebrae. suburban family | subfam.com

4. Stay slim. Maintaining a body mass index (BMI) in the normal range of 18.5 to 24.9 reduces your risk of back pain. “Being overweight causes wear and tear on your ankles, knees and hips that gets transferred to your spine because you limp or favor one side,” says Perry G. Fine, M.D., of the Pain Research Center at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. It can also put excess stress on disks, ligaments and back joints, causing osteoarthritis of the spine. 5. Do Kegels. Toning your pelvic-floor muscles does more than just prevent urinary incontinence. It strengthens your entire “inner cylinder,” starting with the floor; you’ll be supporting your uterus, bladder, bowel, on up to your abs and spinal muscles, says Kevin Carneiro, D.O., medical director of the UNC Spine Center in Chapel Hill. “All of these muscles work in tandem.” To perform Kegels: Locate the targeted muscles by trying to stop the flow when urinating. Once you know how to flex and contract, hold those muscles for 5-second intervals 5 times in a row anytime during your day. Work up to 10-second contraction and relaxation intervals. March/April 2015

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6. Get out of bed and onto a ball. Sitting on a stability ball for 30 seconds or more each morning helps align ligaments around your disks, says Dr. Fine. 7. Quit it. In case you need yet another reason to stop smoking, consider this: Nicotine constricts blood flow to spinal disks, causing them to age faster than normal. Visit cancer.org/smokeout or call the national tobacco quit line at 800784-8669. 8. Get fitted. Women with large breasts are more prone to back issues. Be sure you’re wearing the right-size bra, which can help distribute chest weight and prevent you from hunching over. In severe cases breast reduction surgery, which typically removes 1 to 6 pounds from each side, may be beneficial. 9. Reconfigure your computer setup. Looking down at a screen, what people often do when working on laptops, puts strain on neck and back muscles, says Dr. Carneiro.Your monitor should be at eye level, elbows and shoulders at 90 degrees. If you use a laptop,

consider getting a separate keyboard to make these ergonomic adjustments. 10. Find pressure points. Studies indicate that acupuncture (the Chinese medicine technique of inserting thin needles into the skin) can help reduce back pain. If you shy away from needles, try shiatsu, which uses massage at acupuncture points. “I typically recommend massage or acupuncture to patients with muscles that won’t relax, even with physical therapy,” says Heidi Prather, D.O., professor of orthopedic surgery at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Find an acupuncturist or shiatsu therapist from the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at nccaom.org. 11. Stress less. The neurochemicals that flood your system when you’re dealing with tough times can lead to emotional and physical pain. Reduce anxiety with regular exercise, a healthy diet, psychotherapy and, if necessary, antianxiety/antidepressant prescription medication, such as Prozac, Paxil, Celexa, Lexapro or Buproprion.

12. Consider steroids. When other attempts at relieving pain fail, especially if you have a herniated disc and sciatica (leg pain), steroid injections may provide relief. “A shot of dexamethasone or methylprednisolone in the back can decrease inflammation and keep you moving,” says Wellington Hsu, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. These medications can ease discomfort for months. 13. Give your spine support. Your lower back naturally curves inward, but most chairs cause it to round out, which can throw off alignment. “Cushioning your lumbar is the key to maintaining your spine’s neutral curvature,” says Mary Ann Wilmarth, PT, chief of physical therapy at Harvard University Health Services in Boston. Scoot all the way back in your chair with a roll of paper towels or a lumbar pillow wedged behind your waist. In a car or a public place stuff your coat behind you. “Once your low back is supported, your neck and upper back will stay in proper position,” Wilmarth says. 14. See the right doctor. A trip to your internist can reassure you that your pain is nothing serious, like a malignancy, infection or fracture. Next step: “See a spine specialist to help pinpoint the problem and get the best treatment,” says Jared Greenberg, M.D., an interventional spine physician at Meriter Medical Group in Madison, Wisconsin. “If in the end surgery is indeed necessary, you want to be able to look back and say ‘I did everything I could to avoid this,’ ” says Dr. Greenberg. To find a non-operative spine specialist, visit the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at aapmr.org. 15. Work your core. Strong abs are vital for a stable body, and, conversely, weak stomach muscles are often linked to back issues. The best exercise to practice regularly is the plank. Lie face down on the ground and push yourself up on your forearms and toes to form a straight line with your back. Hold for 30 to 60 seconds.To make this move more difficult, push up onto your hands and straighten (but don’t lock) your arms. If possible, shift your weight to the right and raise your left arm to thesky, stacking your left foot on top of your right. Keep your hips up so your body forms a straight line from your ankles to shoulders. Switch sides after 30 to 60 seconds.

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Improve Your Performance By Meghan Kennihan Photo courtesy of the Wheaton Park District

f you could do just one thing to increase your mental power, performance, build muscle, and lose fat – would you do it? Yes? All you have to do is SLEEP.

Runners are always looking for the next best shoe, apparel, supplement, training plan to improve their performance. We spend millions of dollars trying techniques or products that will keep us injury free and achieving that elu-

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sive PR. I have found the “magic” pill, it will not cost you a thing! SLEEP. Sleep is one of the most overlooked aspects of training by runners, even though it is the most important aspect in preventing injury, enhancing your recovery, building strength, and improving speed. There are many other benefits to sleep besides repairing your damaged muscles. You cannot be healthy without adequate sleep. End of story. Among other things, a full night’s sleep: • enhances memory and mental clarity • improves athletic performance • boosts mood and overall energy • improves immune function • increases stress tolerance You may think that you can ‘burn the candle at both ends’ but unfortunately the body doesn’t forget the importance of sleep. It’s absolutely essential for basic maintenance and repair of the neurological, endocrine, immune, musculoskeletal and digestive systems. There is no muscle growth, tissue repair, or speed development during training workouts. After a hard run or speed session muscles contain micro tears and break down. These tears can be repaired making you stronger suburban family | subfam.com

but this repair occurs predominantly during sleep. Research at Stanford University shows that athletes who get sleep have improved ability at sprinting, faster reaction times, and improved moods. When runners deprive themselves of sleep, getting 6 hours or less, the negative consequences come fast and furious. • Weakens your immune system {2}: getting sick = less training, poor training • Leads to Obesity{3}: Recent studies have shown that even one night of poor sleep can result in changes in appetite and food intake. Sleep deprivation also impairs carbohydrate tolerance, insulin sensitivity, and glucose uptake. When glucose uptake is inhibited, you aren’t able to refuel before, during, and after your workouts. • Intellectual Decline {4}: sleep deprivation negatively impacts short-term and working memory, long-term memory and the generation of nerve cells - all of which affects our ability to think clearly and function well. • Inflammation{5}: Sleep deprivation causes chronic, low-grade inflammation. Inflammation is the root of all modern disease and severely inhibits the bodies’ ability to repair muscles, tissue, and tendon damage. • Injury: When you don’t get enough sleep March/April 2015

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your motor responses are dulled, this leads to bad form, inefficient neuromuscular patterns and injury Basically there is no disease or condition (physical, mental, or even spiritual) that sleep deprivation doesn’t either contribute to directly or make worse. So, how do you get good sleep? 1) No Artificial light 2 hours before bed: Artificial light disrupts our circadian rhythm and throws off our sleep. Artificial light (think TV, computer screens, digital clocks, street lamps) at night disrupts the circadian mode of cell division, this severely impacts our sleep, and can even increase our risk of cancer {6}. How do you reduce light exposure? • Use a sleep mask • Turn off the electronics in your bedroom that glow or give off light • Use blackout shades • Cover your alarm clock • No computer or TV 2 hours before bed

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2) Manage your stress during the day, including training stress: Change in sleeping habits is an early warning sign of overtraining or too much outside stress from work or life. The physical and psychological stresses of training beyond what your body is capable of stimulates the sympathetic nervous system, this leads to irritability and reduction in the quality and quantity of sleep. When you have unusual difficulty sleeping, you could be training too hard, too frequently, or overdoing it in other areas of your life. • Yoga • Deep Breathing Exercises • Reduce your training intensity and/or volume • Re-evaluate your time management skills 3) Nap: A short nap of even 20 minutes will give you a period of REM sleep to help get you out of any sleep debt you may be accumulating at night. 4) Routine: If you can keep a consistent routine it will help you regulate your sleep better. Try to get to bed at the same time every night, and wake up around the same time every morning. A relaxing unwinding ritual can help prepare you for bed. Like taking a bath of Epsom salts, drinking tea, yoga poses, meditation. Meghan Kennihan (www.trainwithmeghan. com) is a certified NASM Personal Trainer, USA Track & Field coach, a RRCA (Road Runners of America) certified distance coach, and a level 3 USA Cycling Coach. Follow her on Facebook and Twitter at TRAINWITHMEGHAN for fitness, health, exercise, and nutrition tips and advice. March/April 2015

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The list of fitness events for the year is here. This might be the first year you give it a go, or you may be a seasoned Runner. The time to sign up is NOW, as most races sell out quickly. 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 back in future issues of Suburban Family for monthly updates. And, don’t forget, you can always find us online at www.subfam.com

March Chicago Polar Plunge – Sun. 3/1 at 10 a.m. North Avenue Beach, Chicago. Benefits Special Olympics Chicago. 312-527-3743. Midwest Indoor Sprint Triathlon – Sun. 3/1. 10 min. swim, 15 min. bike, 15 min. Run. Oak Brook. 630-990-4233.

CNB Oak Forest Fleadh 5K Sat. 3/7 at 8:30 a.m. Cicero Avenue in Oak Forest USATF certified, chip timing Come for the race, stay for the family parade 708-687-4600 www.oak-forest.org Punk the Monk Trail Race – Sat. 3/7 at 10 a.m. 5K trail Run. Wauconda. Benefits PraderWilli Syndrom Assoc.. 773-270-1561. Queen of Martyrs Celtic Run – Sat. 3/7 at 9 a.m. 5K USATF certified Run, 2K Walk. Chicago. Fight for Air Climb - Sun. 3/8 at 7 a.m. 180 floors + 2,340 steps! Benefits the American Lung Ass. Presidential Towers, Chicago. 312781-1100 Running O’ The Green – Sun. 3/8 at 8 a.m. 8K Run/Walk. USATF certified. Tinley Park. 708-342-4200. Deer Park St. Paddy’s Day 5K Run/Walk – Sat. 3/14 at 8:30 a.m. 5K & Kids’ dash. USATF certified. Benefits Young at Heart Senior Pet Rescue. Deer Park. 224-757-5425. 32 fitness first

Run Fur Fun Sun. 3/8 9am 2-mile family fun run with pet Hickory Knolls Discovery Center 3795 Campton Hills Road, St. Charles 630-513-6200 www.stcparks.org Indoor Women’s Triathalon - Sat. 3/14 at 2 p.m. Novice level swim/bike/run. Aurora. 630-907-9600. 5th Annual McHenry Shamrock Shuffle 5K & Kids’ Dash - Sat. 3/14 at 8 a.m. USATF certified. McHenry. 815-861-5074. St. Paddy’s Day 5K – Sat. 3/14 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. Benefits health services for those in need. Naperville. Run@napervillesunrise.org suburban family | subfam.com

St. Paddy’s Day 5K & 8K Run/Walk – Sat. 3/14 at 9:30 a.m. USATF certified. Benefits Greater Chicago Food Depository. Lincoln Park, Chicago. 312-925-9200. Hillstrider’s March Madness Half Marathon– Sun. 3/15 at 8:35 a.m. Cary. 847-8772874. Chicago Lakefront 50K George Cheung Memorial Race – Sat. 3/21 at 8:30 a.m. USATF certified. Chicago. 847-648-8843. Fox Valley Winter Challenge Trail Race #3 – Sat. 3/21 at 10 a.m. 10K Trail Run. Fabyan East Forest Preserve, Geneva. Run2succeed@gmail.com. Green Beer 5K – Sat. 3/21 at 9 a.m. Soldier Field, Chicago. info@greenbeer5K.com. Lisle Chamber Spring Sprint – Sun. 3/22 at 9 a.m. 5K/10K Run. USATF certified. Lisle. 630-964-0052. March/April 2015

Blackberry Farm 5K Spring Gallop Sat. 3/28 at 8:30 a.m. Blackberry Farm 630-892-1550 www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org Bank of America Shamrock - Shuffle 8K – Sun. 3/29 at 8:30 a.m. USATF certified. Grant Park, Chicago. 312-904-9814.

April Relay For Life – For all area events, please go to relayforlife.org/relay/findevent. April Fools 5K Run – Sat. 4/4 at 9 a.m. 5K & Kids’ Dash. USATF certified. Benefits Women of Domestic Violence. Bloomingdale. 224653-8094. Bunny Rock 5K & Egg Hunt – Sat. 4/4 at 9 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. Benefits Red Door Animal Shelter. Grant Park, Chicago. 847-829-4536. “Bunny Wabbit” Run – Sat. 4/4 at 8:30 a.m. 10K Run/Walk, 5K Run/Walk. Libertyville. 855987-6307. Chicago Quarter Marathon – Sat. 4/4 at 9:15 a.m. 6.6mi Run. Benefits Prevent Child Abuse America. Soldier Field, Chicago. 773868-3010. Chi Town Half Marathon & 10K – Sat. 4/4 at 8:15 a.m. USATF certified. Benefits Special Olympics Chicago. 224-757-5425. Chocolate Chase Rabbit Race – Sat. 4/4 at 9 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. USATF certified. Palos Heights. 708-361-1807. DeKalb ARuna Run – Sat. 4/4 at 10 a.m. 5K. Benefits ARuna Project. DeKalb. 855-987-6307. Egg Shell Shuffle – Sat. 4/4 at 8;30 a.m. Half marathon, 5K Run/Walk & Egg Hunt. Benefits Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Elk Grove Village. eggshellshuffle.com. Fast Cat 5K & 10K – Sat. 4/4 at 8:30 a.m. 5K, 10K & Kids’ Fun Run. USATF certified. Plainfield. Runfastcat.com Wauconda Bunny Hop 4 Mile – Sat. 4/4 at 9 a.m. 4mi Run. Benefits Wauconda Area Library. Wauconda. waucondabunnyhop.webs.com. Foodie 5K – Sat. 4/11 at 9 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. Benefits Northern Illinois Food Bank. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630-443-6910. Batavia Mothers’ Club Fox Trot 5/10K – Sat. 4/11 at 8 a.m. 5 & 10K Runs & Kids’ Fun Run. Benefits local charities. Batavia. www. facebook.com/pages/Fox-Trot-5K-and10K/332976773413745.

Top 3 Mental Tips for Your Race By Meghan Kennihan

1) Mental Trick #1: Visualization: Many runners use a technique called visualization, or mental rehearsal, to improve their technique. All you have to do is sit or lie still with your eyes closed and spend 10 minutes imagining yourself running smoothly, efficiently, and powerfully. The more vivid and realistic you can make these images, the more effective they will be. When you visualize yourself running, you activate the same parts of the brain’s motor centers that become active when you actually run. But the advantage of mental rehearsal is that you can change these brain patterns for the better by seeing yourself running more efficiently and powerfully than you really do. Then your goal becomes turning visualization into reality. 2) Mental Trick #2: Mind Games: Every runner occasionally finds himself or herself dreading a planned run. Overcoming this dread and having a good run anyway can be as easy as using motivational “mind games” like change your route to something unfamiliar, buy new running shoes or clothes for your run, find a friend to run with, tell yourself you’ll just run for fifteen minutes (you’ll almost certainly wind up running longer!), drive somewhere cool to run (the beach, a nice park), change your pace: do something short and fast. 3) Mental Trick #3: Positive Self-Talk: Researchers at U of I found that athletes who believe they can tolerate leg/muscle pain performed better in a running test than those who doubted their ability to withstand pain. How do you believe in your capabilities? Think of all the challenging workouts and races you have already made it through to remind yourself how strong and capable you are. Repeat those images in your head over and over. Develop your own mantra such as “I’m fit, I’m good, I’m fast.” Or “I’m healthy, happy, and light on my feet”. Mantras can be performance-oriented or feeling-oriented.

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Iron Horse 5K – Sat. 4/11 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/ Walk. Benefits ALS Foundation. Elgin. 847679-3311. Red Shoe Run for Donor Awareness – Sat. 4/11 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/Family Fitness Walk. NIU Rockford. 815-398-9628. Rockdale Ramblin’ Run – Sat. 4/11 at 8 a.m. 10K Run. USATF & CARA certified. Joliet. 815741-7275 x206.

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The Good Life Race – Sun. 4/12 at 8:45 a.m. 5K Run/Walk & Kids’ mile. USATF certified. Benefits Collaboration for Early Childhood. Oak Park. 708-476-8252. Michael Browning Memorial Scholarship Run to Remember – Sun. 4/12 at 7:30 a.m. 5K & 1mi Fun Run. West Chicago. michaelbrowningmemorialfund@gmail.com. Run Thru the Hills – Sun. 4/12 at 7:30 a.m. 5 & 10K Run/Walk & Kids’ Races. Lake in the Hills. 847-960-7464. Just Move it Challenge – Sat. 4/11 at 8 a.m. 5K & 1mi Run/Walk. Arlington Heights. jmichallenge@gmail.com. Hustle 4 Health – Sat. 4/11 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/ Walk. Bolingbrook. hustle4health.org Live Grit Lakefront 10 Miler – Sat. 4/18 at 8 a.m. USATF certified. Chicago, 312-666-9836. Spring Fun Run – Sat. 4/18 at 9 a.m. 5K Run. USATF certified. Palos Park. 708-671-3760. Arbor Day 10K – Sun. 4/19 at 8 a.m. USATF certified. Morton Arboretum, Lisle. 630-968-0074. Race to the Plate – Sun. 4/19 at 8:30 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. 1 mi Fun Run. USATF certified. Joliet. racetotheplate@gmail.com. RoadRunner Dash 5K – Sun. 4/19. 5K Run/ Walk. LaGrange Park. 708-354-0061. Dine N’ Dash – Team 5K Run/Walk & Food Challenge. Sat. 4/25 at 9:00 a.m. Roselle Park District. 630-894-4200. DuPage Human Race – Sat. 4/25 at 9 a.m. 5K Run/Fitness Walk. USATF Certified. Benefits over 50 local charities. Downers Grove. www. dupagehumanrace.org. McHenry County Human Race – Sat. 4/25 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/Fitness Walk. Benefits local charities. Crystal Lake. 815-344-4483. Race to Wrigley – Sat. 4/25 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/ Walk. Benefits Lurie Children’s Hospital. Chicago. 773-868-3010. Run With the Lions – Sat. 4/25 at 9 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. Kids’ Run. Danada Forest Preserve. Wheaton. Runwiththelions.com Take a Step for Kids – Sat. 4/25 at 9 a.m. 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk. USATF & CARA certified. Benefits child abuse prevention. Libertyville. takeastepforkids.org. Techno Trot 5K – Sat. 4/25 at 8:45 a.m. 5K Run/Walk and 1/2mi Kids’ Race. Benefits Westfield School technology. Winthrop Harbor. 847-872-5438. Trot for Theresa – Sat. 4/25 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/ Walk. Palatine. 847-358-7760.

Lake County Walk to Cure Arthritis Sat. 4/25 at 10 a.m. 3mile & 1mile walks Benefits Arthritis Foundation Old School Forest Preserve, Libertyville, IL www.LakeCountyIL.WalktoCureArthritis.org March/April 2015

Walk & Roll Chicago – Sat. 4/25 at 8:30 a.m. 5K Walk, 10K Skate or 15K bike along the Lakefront. Benefits American Cancer Society. Soldier Field, Chicago. 312-279-7266. Loop the Lakes 5K – Sat. 4/25 at 9 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. Vernon Hills. 847-996-6800. Backbones 5K Run, Walk, n Roll – Sun. 4/26 at 9 a.m. Country Gardens Park, Prospect Heights. 224-766-1363. Breakthrough For Brain Tumors – Sun. 4/26 at 9:30 a.m. 5KRun/Walk. Benefits American Brain Tumor Association. Soldier Field, Chicago. 800-886-1281. Celebrate Differences 5K – Sun. 4/26 at 9 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. USATF certified. Benefits children with disabilities. Oswego. 630-885-3006. Kick in to Stop Sarcoidosis – Sun. 4/26 at 10 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. Benefits Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research. Chicago. 773-584-6691. Ravenswood Run – Sun. 4/26 at 8 a.m. 5K Run & Kids’ Race. CARA Certified. Benefits Ravenswood Community Center Food Pantry. Chicago. 773-769-0282. March for Babies – Various dates: DeKalb, Elk Grove Village on 4/25; Chicago, Naperville, Woodstock on 4/26. Libertyville, Rockford, St. Charles on 5/3. Joliet on 5/9. Benefits March of Dimes. 312-435-4007.

May Great Strides – 3 mile Walk. Various dates, times, and locations. Benefits Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. To find a Walk near you go to fightcf.cff.org or call 312-236-4491. Relay For Life – For all area events, please go to relayforlife.org/relay/findevent. Blacklight Run – Sat. 5/2 at 8:30 p.m. 5K Fun Run. Chicagoland Speedway. Joliet. BlacklightRun.com/Chicago-il/. Hanover Township Sprint to Spring 5K – Sat. 5/2 at 8 a.m. Elgin. 630-483-5665. Live United 5K – Sat. 5/2 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/ Walk and 1 mi Kids’ Run. Benefits United Way. Wheaton. 630-645-6339. PurpleStride – Sat. 5/2 at 10 a.m. 5K Run/ Walk. Benefits Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Montrose Harbor, Chicago. mfeck@ pancanvolunteer.org. Run to Remember – Sat. 5/2 at 8:30 a.m. 5K Run/Walk & Kids’ Run. USATF certified. Chicago. 312-499-8899. The Glo Run – Sat. 5/2 at 8:15 p.m. 5K Run/Walk novelty Run. Chicago. Chicago@thegloRun.com. 360 Spring Ahead Run – Sun. 5/3 at 8 a.m. 10K, 5K, Kids’ Obstacle Course & High Heel Dash. Naperville. 630-961-2992, Ext. 234. Cinco de Miler – Sun. 5/3 at 9:30 a.m. 5 mi Run. Montrose Harbor. Chicago. cincodemiler.com/chicago/. Ferocious 5K – Sun. 5/3 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/Walk & 1 mi Kids’ Run. Elgin. dschmidt03@comcast.net. First Midwest Bank Half Marathon – Sun. 5/3 at 7:30 a.m. Half Marathon, 10K Run, &½ mi Walk, Run or Roll for special needs participants. USATF & CARA certified. Palos Heights. 708-448-9200. Great Western Half Marathon – Sun. 5/3 at March/April 2015

8 a.m. USATF certified. Benefits Special Olympics. St. Charles. FoxrivertrailRunners.org Supermanny Shuffle & SuperKids Miler – Sun. 5/3 at 9 a.m. 5K Run/Walk and Kids’ mile. Romeoville. hollybueno214@gmail.com. Walk MS 2015 – Sun. 5/3. Multiple locations. 1 mi & 3mi Walks at most locations. 9 a.m. in Glenview, Lake in the Hills, Lockport, Naperville (2.6 or 5 mi Walks), Oak Lawn, Orland Park, NW Suburbs/ Palatine, Rockford; 11 a.m. at Chicago Lakefront. St. Charles (2.6/4.6/6 mi Walks). 855-372-1331. Walk Now for Autism Speaks – Sun. 5/3 at 9:15 a.m. New Trier HS, Northfield. 646-385-8597.

Walk for Wellness House Sunday, 5/3/15 Registration opens at 7am, Race at 8:30am 5K Timed Run or Fun Run, or 3K Walk Wellness House, Hinsdale 630-654-5112 www.Wellnesshouse.org Foodie 5K – Sat. 5/9 at 9 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. Benefits Northern Illinois Food Bank. Adler Park, Libertyville. 630-443-6910. Literacy Half Marathon – Sat. 5/9 Half marathon & 10 K Run/Walk. Rockford. 815-963-7323. Nancy Young Run for Fun – Sat. 5/9 at 8:30 a.m. 5K & 1 mi Family Fun Run. Aurora. USATF certified. Benefits Nancy Young Elem. School PTA. Aurora. 630-375-3800.

26th Annual

Groovin' in the Grov� Saturday, May 9, 2015 Start: 9 a.M.

5K regiStration:

Before March 1: $25 After March 1: $32 Race Day: $40

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Top 3 Male/Female Xport Fitness Memberships

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MedalS For all KidS Before March 1st: $10 After March 1: $15 Race Day: $20 Midwestern university - downers grove 555 31st Street

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35th Annual

Apple Blossom Run “Greatest Little Race Around” Saturday, May 9th, 2015 8am Start 5K Run, 5K Stroller Roll, & 10K Run $20 Pre-Reg, $30 Race Day

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2015 RACES Blackberry Farm 5K Spring Gallop March 28 Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race June 7 Fox Valley Amazing Race Aug. 15 Visit foxvalleyparkdistrict.org

Apple Blossom Run 5/9 at 8 a.m. 5K Run, 5K Stroller Roll, 10K Run Bartlett Park District 630-540-4800 www.Bartlettparks.org Lew Blond Memorial 5K Run/Walk – Sat. 5/9 at 8:30 a.m. 5K Run/Walk & 1 mi Run. Aurora. USATF certified. Benefits ALS. Northbrook. 847-400-8900. The Pink 5K Run/Walk – Sat. 5/9 at 8 a.m. USATF & CARA certified. Benefits Open Arms. Oak Brook. 630-990-4233. Quarryman Challenge – Sat. 5/9 at 7:30

Injury Prevention By Meghan Kennihan

Most runners get injured because they do too much, too soon, too fast. When you rush the process of building up mileage or speed your body does not have time to recover and handle the increasing demands you are inflicting on it. So follow these four tips to avoid ruining your season. LISTEN TO YOUR BODY Don’t run through pain. The majority of running injuries come on gradually and can be stopped if caught early leading to a shorter recovery period. If a pain causes you enough discomfort that you alter your stride it’s time to stop. Take 2-3 days off, cross-train if you need to and then test out your “injury” gradually, if your pain free get back to your normal routine. If it still hurts, you may need to see a doctor and find out the root cause of the pain or you may just need more time off. STRENGTH TRAIN It is very important for runners to have strong hip and core muscles. When you strength your inner and outer thighs, your butt, and your transverse abdominis (stabilizing abdominal muscles) you increase your leg stability all the way down to your feet. 36 fitness first

Lying leg raises, inner thigh raises, planks, side planks…etc. all are great exercises to add to your training program. VARY RUNNING SURFACES If you are always running a cambered road you are putting more pressure on your one leg over and over and over which can easily lead to hip and knee problems on that side. Also the road has no give to it and when you land all that impact (2-3x your body weight) is going right back into your legs.Try to do some of your runs and especially your long runs on level surfaces and if possible soft surfaces such as crushed limestone, trails, even a bike path. The treadmill can also offer a soft forgiving surface if you can stand the monotony. CROSS-TRAIN Running is very hard on the body make sure you take at least one day of rest each week and consider making one of your run days a “cross-training” day. Cross-training can improve your muscle balance and work muscles that you never knew you had. Activities such as swimming, cycling, elliptical, rowing will all improve your aerobic fitness and even help your running. suburban family | subfam.com

a.m. 10 mi & 5K. CARA certified. Lemont. 708-705-6791.

The Pink 5K Run/Walk Sat. 5/9 at 8 a.m. USATF & CARA certified Team and individual registration accepted. Benefits Hinsdale Hospital Foundation. Open Arms Breast Cancer Outreach Fund Oak Brook Park District 1450 Forest Gate Rd. Oak Brook 630-990-4233 www.obparks.org/pink5k Cooley Run 5K – Sun. 5/10 at 8 a.m. Benefits CKMC. Huntley. info@cancerkissmycooley.org. Mother’s Day 5K Run/Walk – Sun. 5/10 at 8 a.m. Also Free Kids’ Fun Run. USATF certified. Barrington. 224-757-5425. Race for the Cure – Sun. 5/10 at 8 a.m. 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk & 1 mi Walk. Benefits Susan G. Komen Foundation. Chicago. 773-444-0061. Run Like A Mother – Sun. 5/10 at 8:00 a.m. Women Only 5K & Kid’s Race. Hinsdale. Runlikeamother.com Bridge Walk – Sat. 5/16 at 8 a.m. 5K Walk. Benefits Living Well Cancer Resource Center. Geneva 630-262-1111. Got2Run…For Education – Sat. 5/16 at 8 a.m. 8K Run & 2.62 mi Run/Walk. USATF certified. Arlington Heights. got2Run.org Lilac Mutt Strut – Sat. 5/16 at 9 a.m. 5K Run/ Walk & 1 mile Puppy Path. Bring your dogs. Lombard. 630-620-7322. Lupus Walk – Sat. 5/16 at 9 a.m. 1 mi & 3mi routes. Benefits Lupus Society of IL. Olympia Fields. 312-542-0002. Run for the Roses – Sat. 5/16 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/Walk & Fun Run. LaGrange Park. 708354-4580. Walk Now for Autism Speaks – Sat. 5/16 at 8 a.m. 3 mi Walk. Soldier Field, Chicago. 646385-8597. Youth Tower Triathalon – Sat. 5/16 at 8 a.m. 100m swim/4K bike/1K Run (Ages 7-10), 200m swim/8K bike/2K Run (Ages 11-14). Niles. 847-410-5108. Just Run 5K – Sat. 5/16 at 8 a.m. 5K & 1K Run/Walk. USATF certified. Carol Stream. 630-784-6100. Great Strides – 3 mile Walk. Various dates and times. and locations. Benefits Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. 312-236-4491.

South Suburbs Walk to Cure Arthritis Free family-fun event! Sunday, May 17, 2015 3 mile & 1 mile Walks @ 1:00 PM Centennial Park, Orland Park, IL FUNdraising benefits Arthritis Foundation www.SSuburbs.WalktoCureArthritis.org March/April 2015

Darien Dash – Sun. 5/17 at 8 a.m. 10K & 5K Run & Fun Run. Darien. 630-968-0004. Des Plaines River Canoe & Kayak Marathon – Sun 5/17 at 8 a.m. 18.5 mi river race and 5.25 mi “minithon.” Libertyville. 847-604-2445. Chicagoland Spring Marathon & Half Marathon – Sun. 5/17 at 7:05 a.m. USATF certified. Schaumburg. 224-757-5425. Dash for the Dogs – Sun. 5/17 at 9 a.m. 5K Run/Walk & 1 mi Family Fun Run. Benefits special needs dogs. Barrington. 847-961-5541. Hustle Up the Hill – Sun. 5/17 at 8 a.m. .25 mi Hill Sprints. Benefits the homeless. Blackwell Forest Preserve, Warrenville. merger95@ gmail.com. Promise Walk – Sun. 5/17 at 10 a.m. 5K Run/ Walk. Benefits Preeclampsia research. Elk Grove Village. 800-665-9341. Sertoma Speech & Hearing Center 5K – Sun. 5/17. 5K Run/Walk & Kids’ Run. Palos Hills. 708-218-0800. The Voices! Against Brain Cancer Run/Walk – Sun. 5/17 at 9 a.m. 5K Run/Walk & Kids’ Run. Lincoln Park, Chicago. voicesinmotion.org Walk to Cure Arthritis! – Sun. 5/17. 3m/1m Walks. Benefits Arthritis Foundation. Centennial Park, Orland Park. 312-880-4749. Move For the Kids – Sun. 5/17 at 9 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. Benefits Lurie Children’s Hospital. Chicago. 312-227-7296. J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge – Thur. 5/21 at 7 p.m. 5K Run. Grant Park, Chicago. 847-673-4100.

Essence of Freedom Run – Mon. 5/25 at 7:45 a.m. 5K/10K. Benefits armed forces support. Deerfield. essenceoffreedomrun.com. Wildcats Keep On Moving – Fri. 5/29 at 5 p.m. 5K & 1 mi Family Fun Run. Benefits Woodland PTA. Gurnee. 847-856-3400. Chicago Gospel 5K – Sat. 5/30. 8 a.m. 5K Run/Walk & .5 mi Kids’ Run. Jackson Park, Chicago. info@gospelrun.com. Mudderella – Sat. 5/30. Start times vary. 5-7 mile long obstacle course. Richmond. 212704-4434. Zero Prostate Cancer Run/Walk – Sat. 5/30 at 8 a.m. 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk, 1 mi Fun Run/ Walk & Kids’ Dash. USATF Certified. Joliet. 214339-7867. Dash for Detection – Sun. 5/31 at 9 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. Benefits Pancreatic Cancer Foundation. Chicago. 312-726-7766. Lupus Walk – Sun. 5/31 at 9 a.m. 1 mi & 3mi routes. Benefits Lupus Society of IL. Vernon Hills. 312-542-0002. North Shore Classic Half Marathon – Sun. 5/31 at 7 a.m. 5K and Half Marathon. USATF certified. Benefits Misericordia Heart of Mercy. Highland Park. northshorehalf.com Rockford Marathon – Sun. 5/31 at 6 a.m. Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K. Benefits Northern Illinois Food Bank. Rockford. 773-584-6638. Run Fur Shelter – Sun. 5/31 at 7:45 a.m. 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk & Kids’ Fun Run. South Elgin. 224-805-3722.

Western Springs 38th Annual Tower Trot Saturday, 5/23 10K at 8:30 a.m. 5K at 9:30 a.m. CARA & USATF certified Western Springs 708-246-9070 www.signmeup.com/105797

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Elgin Valley Fox Trot – Sat. 5/23 at 7:30 a.m. 10 mi & 5K Runs and 2mi Walk. CARA Certified. Elgin. 847-221-2444. Fleet Feet Sports Soldier Field 10 mile – Sat. 5/23 at 7 a.m. 10 mi Run. CARA certified. Benefits Salute Inc. Chicago. soldierfield10.com I Heart Momma – Sat. 5/23 at 10 a.m. 5M, 5K & .5M trail Runs. Mokena. Benefits Prader-Willi Syndrome Association. hello@muddymonk.com. Wounded Warriors 5K Run/Walk – Sat. 5/23 at 8 a.m. USATF certified. Naperville. 630-341-1222. Multisport Madness Kids’ Triathlon – Sun. 5/24 at 7 a.m. Swim/Bike/Run. Junior (7-10), Senior (11-16) & Elite (any age) Divisions. Geneva. 630-779-0836. SALUTE, Inc. Got Freedom 5K/10K – Sun. 5/24 at 8 a.m. USATF certified. Arlington Heights. 847-359-8811. St. Jude’s Race to the Flag 5K Run/Walk – Sat. 5/24 at 8 a.m. USATF Certified. Benefits St. Jude. Ty Warner Park, Westmont. 630-878-4507. March/April 2015

Relay For Life – For all area events, please go to relayforlife.org/relay/findevent. United Run for the Zoo – Sun. 6/7 at 8 a.m. 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk & Kids’ Races. USATF certified. Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago. 312-742-2000. La Grange Rocks – Fri. 6/5 at 7 p.m. 5K Run/ Walk & Kids’ Races. USATF certified. La Grange. 708-579-5898. AVON Walk for Breast Cancer – Sat. 6/6 thru Sun. 6/7. Day 1 – up to 26.21 mi; Day 2 – up to 13.1 mi Chicago. 888-540-WALK. Glow 5K Run for Reading – Sat. 6/6 at 8:15 p.m. USATF certified. Benefits Jeanine Nicarico Memorial Fund for Literacy. Naperville. 630-420-3086. Great Steps 4 NF – Sat. 6/6 at 8:30 a.m. 3 mi Walk. Benefits Illinois Neurofibromatosis Foundation. Naperville RiverWalk. 630-945-3562. Kendall County Sweetness Run – Sat. 6/6 at 8 a.m. 8K & 5K Run/Walk. Yorkville. PAYTON34.com Run For the Animals – Sat. 6/6 at 7:30 a.m. 5K/10K Run & Kids’ Run. USATF & CARA certified. Benefits Cosley Zoo, Wheaton. 630-510-5135. Walk to Cure Arthritis! – Sat. 6/6 at 6:30 p.m. 3m/1m Walks. Benefits Arthritis Foundation. Montrose Beach, Chicago. 312-880-4735. Batavia Triathlon/Duathlon – Sun. 6/7 Swim/Bike/Run or Run/Bike/Run, Youth Splash & Dash, & Kids’ Dash. USATF certified. Batavia. 630-430-9006. suburban family | subfam.com

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Thousands of kids around the world participate in triathlons each year. Youth participation represents one the fastest growing areas of the sport today.

Mid-America Canoe & Kayak Race Sun. 6/7 at 9 a.m. (St. Charles) and 10:30 a.m. (Batavia) Fox River Race Options: St. Charles to Aurora (10 Miles) OR Batavia to Aurora (6 Miles) 17 Divisions / On-site Rental Boats / Free shuttles. Lunch, T-shirt, post-race party & awards 630-859-8606 www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org Roselle Run for the Roses – Sun. 6/7. 5K and youth race. Roselle. 847-373-1399.

Youth Triathlon Saturday • July 25 James O. Breen Community Park St. Charles, Illinois

Great way to stay active and have fun…kid-friendly, kid distances & kids only! Perfect for beginner and experienced competitors. SWIM the Crayfish Canal at Otter Cove Aquatic Park. RUN the trails/grass and BIKE a closed parking lot course in the park. Race distances vary per age group. Starts will be staggered to provide the best conditions possible for participants and spectators. The first set of events starts promptly at 8:30am. This is a chip timed event. Awards presented to the top athletes. Goody bag includes race t-shirt & more.

Swim Bike Run

Ages 5-7 50 yard 1 ½ mile ½ mile

Ages 8-10 200 yard 2 mile ½ mile

Ages 11-15 200 yard 5 mile 1 mile

Early Bird Rate (until July 12) RES $40/NR $60 per child Registration Fee (July 13-25) RES $60/NR $80 per child Pre-event packet pickup: July 24, 1-7pm at Otter Cove Day of event registration: July 25, 6:30-7:30am at Otter Cove To register, visit ottercove.org.

Fight for Air RIDE June 12, 13 & 14, 2015 2 or 3 Day Ride, 50 miles per day, fully-supported Luxury accommodations provided at the Abbey Resort and Spa Benefits the American Lung Association in Greater Chicago Crystal Lake, IL to Lake Geneva, WI 312-781-1100 www.FightForAirRide.org Life Time Kids’ Tri – Sat. 6/13 at 8 a.m. Swim/ Bike/Run. Junior (7-10) & Senior (11-14) Divisions. Warrenville. Kidstri@lifetimefitness.com. Waffle 5K – Sat. 6/13 at 8:30 a.m. 5K & Fun Run. Wood Dale. 630-595-9333. Esprit de She Women’s Triathlon – Sun. 6/14 at 7 a.m. .5 mi Swim, 13.3 mi Bike, & 3.1 mi Run. Naperville. Chicagoregistration@lifetimefitness.com. Chicagoland Tour de Cure – Sun. 6/14 at 6:30 a.m. Bike 10, 20, 40, 65 or 100 miles. Benefits Diabetes research. Aurora. 312-346-1805. Woodstock Challenge – Sun. 6/14 at 8 a.m. 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk & 1 mi & 1/2mi Kids’ Runs. Woodstock. 815-338-4363. ABC7 Gibbons 5K – Thurs. 6/18 at 6:25 p.m. 5K Run/Walk. Benefits Leukemia Research Foundation. Grant Park, Chicago. 847.424.0600. Father’s Day 5K – Sun. 6/21 at 8:30 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. Park Ridge. 630-660-7390. NITRO Trailblazer Races – Sat. 6/20 at 8:30 a.m. 15K, 5K, & Kids’ Run. Sycamore Speedway, Maple Park. nitroRuns.org. Daisy Dash – Sun. 6/21 at 8 a.m. 5K & Kids’ Fun Run. Benefits local charities. Clarendon Hills. 773-617-8408. Prairie Fest 5K – Sun. 6/21 at 7:15 a.m. 5K Run and 1 mi Prairie Dog Jog. USATF certified. Oswego. 630-554-1010. Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate – Sun. 6/21. 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk, Youth Mile. Benefits YWCA Evanston/North Shore. Evanston. 847-864-8445.

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The Chardonnay Run Saturday, 6/27 at 5:00 pm 5K run/walk, Wine at the finish line Grant Park, Chicago 818-707-8866 x 14 www.thechardonnayrun.com Bike MS: Tour de Farms – Sat. 6/27 – Sun. 6/28 at 7 a.m. 175-mile ride through scenic farmland. Benefits Multiple Sclerosis Society. NIU Convocation Center, DeKalb. 855-372-1331. Bud’s Run 5K Run/Walk – Sat. 6/27 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/Walk & 1k Kids’ Run. Benefits Sarcoma Foundation. Carol Stream. 630-466-0809. Dirty Girl Mud Run – Sat. 6/27 at 8 a.m. Women’s 5K Obstacle Course. Hoffman Estates. 800-370-0179. 38th Annual DG 5 Miler – Sun. 6/28, 7:30 a.m. USATF & CARA certified. Lincoln Center, Downers Grove. 630-960-7250. Swedish Days Annual Ride – Sun. 6/28 at 6 a.m. Choose 27, 45, 62, 80, 100 & 124 mi routes. Burlington. fvbsc.org

July Relay For Life – For all area events, please go to relayforlife.org/relay/findevent. Elmhurst Running Club 4 on the 4th – Fri. 7/4 at 7:15 a.m. 4 mi Run & 1K Kids’ race. CARA & USATF certified. Elmhurst. 630-269-4872.

Firecracker 5K Run/Walk Sat. 7/4 at 8 a.m. 5K and kids’ runs. Certified {Scenic} Course IL-09121-JW Warrenville 630-393-7279 www.warrenvilleparks.org Great Western Freedom 4 – Fri. 7/4 at 8 a.m. 4 mi Run & 2 mi Walk. USATF & CARA certified. St. Charles. 630-587-2144. Independence Day 5K – Fri. 7/4 at 7:30 a.m. USATF & CARA certified. Riverside. 708-442-7025. Northbrook Park District Liberty Loop 5K – Sat. 7/4 at 7:30 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. Northbrook. 847-291-2980.

Freedom Run 5K Run/Walk Sun. 7/5 at 8 a.m. 1 Mile Run and Kids’ Tot Trot Sandwich Park District Knights Park, Sandwich 815-786-8044 www.sandwichparkdistrict.org Rundevous Race – Sat. 7/11 at 8:30 a.m. 4 mi Adventure/Novelty Race. Crystal Lake. rundezvousrace.com. Splash, Pedal, Dash Triathlon & Dash, Pedal, Dash Duathlon – Sun. 7/19 at 6:30 a.m. Schaumburg. 847-490-7015. March/April 2015

Waterfall Glen Xtreme 10 – Sat. 7/11 at 7:30 a.m. 10 mi Run and 5K trail race. CARA certified. Benefits Community Nurse Health Center Darien. 708-352-0081. 5K Run! To End Homelessness – Sun. 7/12 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/Walk and Kids’ Run. Benefits A Safe Haven. Douglas Park, Chicago. 773435-8453. Lake Zurich Triathlon – Sun. 7/12 at 7 a.m. 1.5K swim/40K bike/10K Run. USATF certified. Lake Zurich. 847-727-2681. Christmas in July 5K/10K – Fri. & Sat. 7/1819. 5K, 10K, Santa Claus Fun Run and ultra races of 6, 12 & 24 hrs. Lisle. 800-714-8592. Rock & Roll Chicago 5K – Sat. 7/18 at 8 a.m. 5K. USATF certified. Benefits various charities. Chicago. 858-768-6745. Water Run – Sat. 7/18 at 2 p.m. 2mi Run/ Walk. Bartlett Park District. 630-540-4800. Force of Nature Mind Body Challenge – Sun. 7/19 at 7:30 a.m. Obstacle Run. Chicagoland Speedway, Joliet. forceofnature.com. Rock & Roll Half Marathon – Sun. 7/19 at 6:30 a.m. USATF certified. Benefits various charities. Chicago. 858-768-6745. Run for Hunger – Sun. 7/19 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/ Walk & ½ mi Fun Run. USATF certified. Benefits multiple local food pantries. Elmhurst. 630-833-6600. Winfield Run for History – Sun. 7/19 at 7:30 a.m. 10K, 5K & Youth Runs. USATF certified. Winfield. 630-653-6877.

Splashes Dashes & Spokes Youth Triathlon Kid-friendly Kid-Distances & Kids Only! Sat. 7/25 8:30am Otter Cove Aquatic Park 3615 Campton Hills Road, St. Charles 630-513-6200 www.stcparks.org Alexian Brothers Fitness for America Sports Festival – Sat. 7/25. Half marathon, 10K, 5K Run/Walk, & Kids’ Race. USATF Certified. Benefits The Children’s Advocacy Center. Hoffman Estates. 224-757-5425. Sunset Half Marathon – Sat. 7/25 at 5:30 p.m. Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Run/Walk. USATF certified. Hoffman Estates. 224-757-5425. Chicagoland Inline Marathon – Sun. 7/26 at 8 a.m. Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K Inline Skate Races. Hoffman Estates. 224-757-5425. Get Your Rear in Gear 5K – Sun. 7/26 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/Walk & Kids’ Run. Benefits colon cancer awareness. Tinley Park. 708-614-7204. Glenview Park Center Sprint Triathlon – Sun. 7/26 at 6:30 a.m. 300 yd. swim, 10 mi bike, 5K Run. Glenview. 847-724-5670. Wauconda Triathlon – Sun. 7/26 at 6:30 a.m. Sprint & Olympic distances. Kids’ Triathlon on 7/25. Wauconda. 847-526-3610. Summer Sunset 5K – Wed. 7/29 at 6:15 p.m. 5K Run/Walk & Youth Runs. USATF Certified. Geneva. foxrivertrailRunners.org March/April 2015

August Relay For Life – For all area events, please go to relayforlife.org/relay/findevent. CowaLUNGa – Sat. 8/1-Mon. 8/3. 3-day bike tour with 1 & 2 day options from Gurnee, IL to Hubertus, WI. Benefits Respiratory Health Assoc. cowalunga.org Walk for Lupus Now – Sat. 8/8 at 9 a.m. 1 mi & 3mi Walks. Benefits Lupus Society of IL. Naperville. 312-542-0002.

Fox Valley Amazing Race Sat. 8/15 at 9 a.m. Teams of 4 adults, map and clues Post-race party & awards www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org *** Woodridge Rotary 16th Annual Mini Triathlon Sun. 8/16/15 [Chicagoland’s LARGEST Mini Tri] Main Event (7AM) 250 yd. swim/6.2 mil. Bike/2 mi. run. KiDs Event (10:30AM) 100 yd. swim/3.1 mil. Bike/1 mi. run. Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park Woodridge | 630-353-3329 www.Woodridgerotary.org Cori’s Kids Triathlon – Sat. 8/22. Swim, Bike, Run. Promotes healthy habits & physical activity for Kids ages 6-14. Riverside. 708-442-7025. DeKalb Corn Classic 10K – Sat. 8/22 at 7:55 a.m. 10K Run & 3K Walk/Run. USATF & CARA certified. DeKalb. 815-200-1056. Hero Dash – Sat. 8/22 at 5:30 p.m. 2mi Run/ Walk. Bartlett Park District. 630-540-4800. Fort 2 Base Race – Sun. 8/23 at 7 a.m. 10 nautical miles (11.5 mi) or 3 Nautical Miles (3.45 mi) CARA Certified. Great Lakes Naval Station, North Chicago. 312-925-6067. Nearly Sane Half Marathon – Sat. 8/23 at 8 a.m. Half marathon trail Run. Lincolnshire. Benefits Prader-Willi Syndrome Association hello@muddymonk.com. WindRunner 10K – Sun. 8/23 at 8 a.m. USATF

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What to wear on race day By Andrea Metcalf You’ve trained for months. Your race is tomorrow. It’s time to plan your gear, meal, and mantra for tomorrow’s big race. Whether you’re running a 5K, 10K or half marathon for the first time or you’ve had a few under your belt, gearing up the night before is key. Here’s a few things for your pre-race checklist: 1) RISE AND SHINE – Check the weather - you’ll want to know if it’s rain or shine and hot or cold to prepare for your clothing, the travel time to the race and possibly what you’ll be eating as well. 2) Clothing check – for hot dry days: look for wicking fabrics and don’t forget the sunscreen. For hot wet days: still those wicking fabrics but hyper hydrate a bit before the race and be ready with extra water too. For cold weather races: dry days- Consider the hands, face, and head for coverage. For wet cold days: consider Gortex coats, shoes and bringing an umbrella. * Stay away from thong underwear, tight waistbands and other potential chaffing clothing too. 3) Food Prep – Depending on the length of your race, you’ll want to look at what you’re eating the night before as well as in the morning. My pre-race foods include: oatmeal with berries ( 2 instant packets work for me ) a baked potatoyogurt dollop and salt, greek style yogurt with a half bagel. Think 400-600 calories, low fat ( no grease to upset your stomach ) and complex carbohydrates. Keep in mind on those hot days to drink more fluids and think warm foods on cold days. Andrea Metcalf, ACE Fitness Pro, Health & Fitness Expert Womensforum.com. www.andreametcalf.com

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Common Causes of Foot Pain By Kelly James-Enger

Chances are you take your feet for granted— until they start to hurt, or worse yet, impact your regular exercise routine. And there are a lot of things that can go wrong with your feet—runners and fitness walkers in particular are more likely to suffer from a variety of foot maladies including plantar fasciitis, Morton’s neuroma and Achilles tendonitis than other athletes. Worse yet, left untreated, even seemingly minor problems can develop into more serious (even season-ending) injuries. The good news? Addressing pain promptly can make a big difference in the short- and long term. Here’s a closer look at six of the most common foot problems walkers and runners experience—and how to know whether it’s time for a trip to a podiatrist:

Achilles tendonitis

What it is: Irritation or inflammation of your Achilles tendon, which attaches your calf muscle to your heel. Symptoms: Pain or soreness when walking or lifting up on your heels; swelling or tenderness in your tendon area. A sudden, sharp pain and inability to walk normally may indicate a tear or rupture in the tendon. Typical causes: Upping mileage too quickly or playing sports like basketball which in-

volve a lot of jumping. Treatment options: For minor pain, a heel lift which takes some pressure off of the tendon and a decrease in mileage may help, as does massage therapy. A rupture of your Achilles tendon, however, is a devastating injury that requires major downtime involving surgery and rehab afterwards.

Blackened toenails

What it is: Blood and fluid that collects under a toenail due to too-small running shoes (typically seen after a long run). Symptoms: Black or gray toenail that may be swollen as well. Typical causes: Often blackened or lost toenails are the result of too-small shoes. Treatment options: Opt for a slightly larger training shoe.

Bursitis

What it is: Refers to the pain caused by a fluid-filled sac under your heel. Symptoms: Heel pain that may be worse in the morning or post-activity; swelling in heel area. Typical causes: Ramping up your mileage too quickly and/or wearing worn-out shoes. Treatment options: Wear shoes with better shock absorption in the heel or add some

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Morton’s neuroma

What it is: A neuroma is a growth, or thickening, of nerve tissue that occurs when a nerve is impinged; Morton’s neuroma typically occurs between the third and fourth toes. Symptoms: Numbness or tingling in your toes, swelling and/or pain in the ball of your foot. Typical causes: Wearing shoes—even dress or casual shoes—that are too narrow. Treatment options: Switch to wider and/or better fitting shoes; use an orthotic pad to push your toes apart to take pressure off of the nerve. An anesthetic/cortisone injection can help reduce inflammation and pain; extreme cases may require surgery.

Plantar fasciitis (“PF”)

What it is: Inflammation of the plantar fascia, the tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot. Symptoms: May start out gradually, but causes sharp or stabbing pain in the heel and/or arch that is worse in the morning or after inactivity. Typical causes: Overtraining; adding mileage too quickly. Treatment options: Treating PF at the first sign of heel or arch pain will help prevent it from becoming worse. Arch supports, custom orthotics, icing, wearing night splints, and stretching all help mild cases; more serious cases may require ultrasound treatment, massage therapy, and cortisone shots—and time off.

Stress fracture

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What it is: tiny cracks in a bone, most commonly occurring in the lower leg or foot. Symptoms: Gradual onset of pain, often in the ball of the foot; sometimes accompanied by swelling and bruising. Stress fractures must be diagnosed by an X-ray. Typical causes: Overtraining—doing too much mileage, too fast. Treatment options: It depends where the stress fracture is; if it’s in a metatarsal (toe bone), some time off and regular icing may be all you need. Other stress fracture in the metatarsals may require surgery.

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NATURE The Peregrine Falcon – Meet & learn about this speedy predator. Ages 16 & up. 1:30 - 3 p.m. Willowbrook Forest Preserve. 630-942-6200. PM

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CHILDREN Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Party – Celebration of the children’s author with stories, snacks & games. Ages 2-5, with adult. 12:30 p.m-1:30 p.m. Eola Community Center, Aurora. 630-851-8990.

THURSDAY, MARCH 5

SHOW Antiques & Vintage Treasures – Restoration, repairs & antiques for sale. 5:30-9 p.m. Emmanuel Episcopal, LaGrange. 708-352-1275. Also 3/6 at 10 a.m.-8 p.m. & 3/7 at 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 8

PERFORMANCE Fox Valley Philharmonic Orchestra – Children’s concert & performance of Peter & the Wolf. 3 p.m. Batavia Fine Arts Center, Batavia. 630-476-9072. LECTURE History Speaks – Relive the early days of the frontier as ‘Juliette Kinzie’ shares about her life with famous fur trader John H. Kinzie. 4-5 p.m. Naper Settlement. 630-420-6010. SCOUTS Playing with History – Mansion tour, schoolhouse lessons, games & more. Open to Girl Scouts & Boy Scouts. 1-4 p.m. Naper Settlement. Reservations: 630420-6010.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11

WORKSHOP Blossom Bits – Cantigy floral designer’s talk & demonstration on forcing flowering branches. 12 p.m. Cantigny, Wheaton Register: 630-260-8162.

– Given by MAPP students. 5:30 p.m. National Louis University, Chicago. RSVP at nl.edu/PublicPolicySeries.

Darien. 630-468-4000.

FRIDAY, MARCH 20

NATURE Get Sticky! Maple Syrup Sunday – Take a 30-minute guided stroll through the woods, and discover the secret of syrup. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Fullersburg Woods, Oak Brook. Register: 630-850-8110. LECTURE The Ivory Dilemma – Discussion on current legal regulations & restrictions on ivory, and proposals to protect African elephants. 2 p.m. Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art. Elmhurst. Register: 630-833-1616.

GARDENING Midwest Pond & Koi Society Club Meeting – Attracting butterflies & hummingbirds to your pond. Home Run Inn Pizza, Darien. 312-409-2081. www.mpks.org. PETS Chicagoland Family Pet Expo – Entertainment, demos, presentations & products for pet owners & enthusiasts. 1-9 p.m. Also 3/21 at 9 a.m.-6 p.m. & 3/22 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Arlington International Racecourse, Arlington Heights. 847-385-7500. TEENS Flash Light Egg Hunt – Search in the dark for candy-filled eggs & special prizes. Grade 6 – 8. 8 p.m. Heritage Park, Oakbrook Terrace. Register: 630-627-6100.

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CHILDREN Junior Naturalists – Explore nature, practice survival skills, learn animal care & much more. Ages 10-14. 4-5:30 p.m. Lake View Nature Center, Oakbrook Terrace. 630-941-8747.

CONCERT Women’s Chorale–7:30 p.m. Pierce Chapel, Wheaton College. 630- 752-5099. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 FAMILY All American Soap Box Derby – Try a test CAREER Massage Therapy Info Night – Find out if WORKSHOP Vegetarian Cooking – Registered dietirun down the indoor track. Ages 7-18. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Also on it’s right for you. 6-8 p.m. National University of Health Scicians discuss vegetarian lifestyle in this cooking demonstra3/22. Charlestowne Mall, St. Charles. 630-841-8832. ences, Lombard. Register: 800-826-6285. tion class. 6:30-8 p.m. Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital. 630 FAMILY Maple Fest – Watch maple sap be turned into 856-7525. syrup and learn the history of this sweet treat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. FRIDAY, MARCH 27 Red Oak Nature Center, Batavia. 630-897-1808. CONCERT Concert Choir–7:30 p.m. Pierce Chapel, SATURDAY, MARCH 14 NATURE Winter Bird Walk – Explore the winter landWheaton College. 630-752-5099. CELEBRATION St. Patrick’s Parade – Enjoy Irish muscape. 9-11:30 a.m. Morton Arboretum. 630-968-0074. sic, dancers, floats and more. 2 p.m. Downtown St. Charles. Coming In ads:Layout 1 2/16/2015 12:11 Craft PM Show Page– 1100 booths. SHOPPING Springtide SATURDAY, MARCH 28 630-443-3967. Candles, jewelry, florals & much more. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Rome CHILDREN Bunny Bash – Egg hunts, photos, games, CHILDREN Easter Egg Hunt – Hop around the bunny oville. 815-886-6222. crafts, concessions & more. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Schaumburg. Regtrail and collect eggs. Take a photo with the Bunny & stay to SHOPPING Hinsdale South H. S. Post Prom Spring ister: 847-490-7020. make a craft. Ages 3-8. 9:30-11:40 a.m. RecPlex, Mt. ProsCraft & Vendor Show – Unique treats & gifts. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. CHILDREN Spring Egg Hunt – Bring a basket to fill pect. 847-255-5380. FAMILY Cancer Smashers Fun Fair – Games, bouncies, balloon raffle, & more. 5 to 9 pm. Eisenhower Jr. HS, Darien. 630-229-3008. FAMILY Maple Sugaring Days – Celebrate Spring and experience collecting sap the old fashioned way. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Naper Settlement. 630-420-6010. Also 3/15 at 1-4 p.m. KIDS Nature Navigators – Activities, exploration and more as children learn about Native American Lore. Ages ANNUAL PARTY GUIDE 6-9. 1-4 p.m. Lake View Nature Center, Oakbrook Terrace. 630-941-8747. SHOW Glass and Pottery Show – Antique and collectible glass and pottery. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Concord Plaza, Northlake. 630-851-4504. Also 3/15 at 11 a.m.-4 p.m. SHOW Spring Craft Show – Crafters and vendors, raffles, concessions and entertainment. Benefits Carl SandALSO FEATURING... burg Music Boosters. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Also 3/15 at 10 a.m.-3 WATERPARKS & POOLS p.m. Carl Sandburg High School, Orland Park. 708-671-4153. Summer Happenings, Fairs & Festivals, THEATER Mummenschanz – “The Musicians of SiGolf Guide, On Stage, Combating lence” in their visual performance. 8-10 p.m. North Central Obesity, Education Central, GetAways, College, Naperville. 630-637-7469. Race Events, Fitness Tips, GetAways,

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LECTURE Pierre Salinger & the 1000 Days of Kennedy’s Camelot – A portrayal of JFK’s White House Press Secretary telling the story of the famed administration. 2-3:30 p.m. Glen Ellyn Historical Society. 630-469-1867. STAGE Theaterworks USA’s The Lightening Thief – Stage adaptation of the popular children’s book series by Rick Riordan. Noon & 3 p.m. North Central College, Naperville. 630-637-7469.

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including dinner, live auction and musical entertainment. Benefits Camp Kesem. 7-11 p.m. Redmoon Theater, Chicago. themagicball.org. Museum of Contemporary Art – March 10-August 16. “Fadeem Majeed,” Chicago-based sculptor whose work transforms overlooked & devalued materials such as scrap metal and wood into art. Chicago. 312280-2660.

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– March 7. Costumed teams of four pullers and one musher race shopping carts filled with donated food. Benefits the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Chicago. info@CHIditarod.org. Creative Chicago Expo – March 14 -15. Keynote speakers in Arts, Fashion, Culinary Arts & Film. Workshops, vendors, networking and more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Chicago Cultural Center. St. Patrick’s Day Parade – March 14. One of the country’s largest St. Patrick’s Day parades. 12:00 p.m. Begins at Balbo & Columbus Dr., proceeding north through Grant Park. Chicago Flower & Garden Show – March 14-22. Gardening-related displays (featuring two rose gardens), seminars, vendors and food. Sun-Wed. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thurs.-Sat. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Navy Pier. 312-241-1250. Greek Independence Day Parade – March 30. Enjoy free museum admission & watch the parade from

The Orchid Show – Through March 15. More than 10,000 tropical blooms on display, especially featuring vanilla, the seedpod of an orchid. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Chicago Botanic Garden. Glencoe. 847835-5440. 15th Annual Chicago Polar Plunge – March 1. Participants brave the elements to dip their toes in the cold waters of Lake Michigan. Benefits Special Olympics Chicago. North Avenue Beach. Chicago. 312-527-3743. The Magic Ball – March 7. An adults-only evening

with prize-filled eggs. Ages 0-10 years. 10 a.m. Terrace View Park, Oakbrook Terrace. Register: 630-627-6100. CHILDREN Bunny Meet & Greet – Bring a basket to fill with prize-filled eggs. 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Fitness Center Gymnasium, Oakbrook Terrace. Register: 630-627-6100. FAMILY Bunny Brunch – Brunch buffet, music, crafts, games & visit with Easter Bunny. 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Prisco Community Center, Aurora. Register: 630-859-8606. FAMILY When Darkness Falls – Night Hike. Ages 6 & up. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Waterfall Glen, Darien. 630-933-7248. PETS Doggie Egg Hunt – When your dog touches an egg with his nose, into your basket it goes. 2-3 p.m. St. Charles. 630-513-6200. PETS Doggie Egg Hunt – Treats, prizes & more for your canine friend. 9 a.m. Terrace View Park, Oakbrook Terrace. Register: 630-627-6100. FAMILY Earth Hour – Earth awareness event. Fun filled, no- lights evening. Games, storytelling, yoga, drum circles & more. 630 p.m. Batavia. 630-454-2000. ADULTS Snowball Dance – For singles over 40. 7 p.m. First Church of Lombard. 312-805-6706.

APRIL THURSDAY, APRIL 2

CHILDREN Underwater Eggstravaganza – Entertainment, games & prizes. Scheduled pool egg hunts per age group. 6-8 p.m. Schaumburg. 847-490-7020.

FRIDAY, APRIL 3

CHILDREN Hoppy Easter – Stories, songs & crafts about bunnies, eggs & chicks. Ages 3 to 5. 1-2 p.m. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630-260-8162.

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egg hunt & photos with the Easter Bunny. Ages 2-4 at 9:4510:25 a.m. Ages 5-7 at 10:30-11 a.m. Varble Park, Bensenville. 630-766-7015. FAMILY Hippity Hop Egg Hunt – Uncover eggs filled with candy & prizes. Ages 1-9 & parent. 10 a.m. Vaughan Athletic Center, Aurora. 630-907-9600. FAMILY Egg Hunt – 100’s of eggs on the McCormick Museum lawn during this Open House style hunt. All ages. 9 a.m- 12 p.m. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630-260-8162.

TUESDAY, APRIL 7

LECTURE Erik Larson – NYT bestselling author discusses his new book. 7 p.m. Anderson’s Bookshop, Naperville. 630) 355-2665.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8

CONCERT Stories & Songs by Ken Medema – Nationally-known blind singer-songwriter performs. 7:30 p.m. Wheaton College. 630- 752-5010.

FRIDAY, APRIL 10

PERFORMANCE NCHS Drumshow– High energy drumming in the style of BlueMan Group & STOMP by high school percussionists. 7:30 p.m. Also 4/11 at 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Naperville Central High School. 630- 752-5010.

SATURDAY, APRIL 11

CONCERT Men’s Glee Club–7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Pierce Chapel, Wheaton College. 630- 752-5099. FAMILY Laura Ingalls Wilder Day – Pretend to live like Laura & her family did with candle dipping, cooking, sewing & more. 12 – 3 p.m. Blackberry Farm, Aurora. 630-892-1550. FAMILY Earth Day Celebration – Rain barrels for sale, green education, recycling & more. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Peck Farm Park, Geneva. 630-232-7494.

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the rooftop terrace. 2-4 p.m. National Hellenic Museum. 312-655-1234. Museum of Science & Industry – April 4-12. Robot Block Party. Demonstration of different robots along with workshops and hands-on activities. Chicago. 773-684-1414. Antiques, Garden & Design Show – April 17-19. Find inspiration among display gardens and gardenrelated merchandise. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Chicago Botanic Garden. Glencoe. 847-835-5440. Chicago Maritime Festival – April 18. Music, seminars and workshops plus ship models, displays, and demonstrations related to maritime life. Old Town School of Folk Music. Chicago. 773-576-7245 Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo – April 2426. Comics, movies, video games featured through exhibits, autograph sessions and film screenings. McCormick Place. www.c2e2.com The Art Institute of Chicago – Through 5/31. “Eldzier Cortor Coming Home: Recent Gifts to the Art Institute”exhibit. Chicago. 312-443-3600. Adler Planetarium – “Welcome to the Universe” A 3D guided digital simulation to experience cosmic destinations first-hand. Chicago. 312-922-7827. Shedd Aquarium – “Caribbean Reef.” Take a 360-degree tour of an underwater reef community. Chicago. 312-939-2438.

–3 p.m. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630-260-8162. CONCERT The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra – The legendary dance band performs. 3 p.m. McAninch Arts Center, Glen Ellyn. 630-942-4000. SHOW Wedding Walk – Showcase of wedding venues, products & services. 12-4 p.m. Begins at Veiled By Cha Cha, 524 Duane St. Downtown Glen Ellyn. downtownglenellyn.com LECTURE History Speaks: Forever The Tramp – Terry Lynch as Charlie Chaplin looks back on the actor’s legendary career. 4-5 p.m. Naper Settlement. 630-420-6010.

TUESDAY, APRIL 14

LECTURE Your Brain on Music – Best-selling scientistauthor David Levitin talks about music, memory & technology. 7:30 p.m. McAninch Arts Center, Glen Ellyn. 630-942-4000.

THURSDAY, APRIL 16

LECTURE How the Civil War Changed Chicago – The role of the war in modernizing the city. 7:30 p.m. Glen Ellyn History Center. 630-469-1867. LECTURE Medical Malpractice, Tort Reform & the Health Care Crisis in the U.S. – Presented by Stephen Thompson, PhD. 5:30 p.m. National Louis University, Chicago. RSVP at nl.edu/PublicPolicySeries.

FRIDAY, APRIL 17

FAMILY Flashlight Egg Hunt – Dinner, music, hayrides, & egg hunt. 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Blackberry Farm, Aurora. 630-892-1550. FUNDRAISER Family Shelter Service Gala – Entertainment, raffles, auctions. 6:30 – 11:30 p.m. The Abbington, Glen Ellyn. 630-221-8290 x7107. SHOPPING Spring Festival – Huge arts & crafts fair. Over 350 artists & vendors. 4/17-4/19. Odeum, Villa Park. 402-331-2889. SYMPOSIUM Spotlight on Child Hunger – Daylong event to elevate food insecurity as a public health crisis. Includes breakfast, networking & presentations. 7:30 March/April 2015

– 11:30 a.m. Central DuPage Hospital, Winfield. Register: loaves-fishes.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 18

FAMILY Earth Day at Red Oak – Plant native trees (10 a.m.-11 a.m.) & engage in nature-inspired activities. (11 a.m.-2 p.m.). Red Oak Nature Center, Batavia. 630-897-1808. SHOW All Around the House Quilt Show – Displays, appraisals, prizes and more. Fischer Farm, Bensenville. 630766-7015. TEENS LitWorks Teen Book Fest – Celebration of authors and reading. Teens can meet many authors, win prizes & more. 9:30 a.m. Ridgewood High School, Norridge. 708-456-4242.

SUNDAY, APRIL 19 CELEBRATION Party for the Planet – Zoo chats,

theater performance, recycling & more. 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Brookfield Zoo. 708-688-8000. GARDENING Midwest Pond & Koi Society Club Meeting – Constructing & operating a bog filter. Francesca’s Tavola, Arlington Heights. 312-409-2081. www.mpks.org.

FRIDAY, APRIL 24

DANCE Spring Dance Concert – Evening of choreography by faculty and select students. 7:30 p.m. McAninch Arts Center, Glen Ellyn. 630-942-4000.

SATURDAY, APRIL 25

ADULTS Anniversary Dance – For singles over 40. 7 p.m. First Church of Lombard. 312-805-6706. CAR Annual Road Rally – Teams of 6 adults receive a map and clues for a 4-hour scavenger hunt. Pizza party after. 3 p.m. Open to members of Bolingbrook, Lisle, Naperville, Woodridge & Downers Grove park districts. 630-960-7500. SHOW Artistry in Wood – Midwest’s finest woodcarvers exhibit their work and offer one-of-a-kind items for sale. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630-668-5161. Also 4/26 at 10 a.m.-4 p.m. VOLUNTEER Spring Spruce-Up – Celebrate Earth Week by joining in cleaning up local parks. 9:30 a.m - Noon. North Aurora Island Park, Blackberry Farm/Gilman Trail, Waubonsie Lake Park & South Island Park. 630-966-4555.

EXHIBIT Driving in Style: The Promo Cars of the 50s & 60s – A display of collectible miniature salesmen’s samples. Through 5/3. Elmhurst Art Museum. 630-834-0202. FESTIVAL Geneva Film Festival – Over 40 films to be screened. 3/12-3/14 Downtown Geneva. 630-845-9654. STAGE Hairspray – Youth musical of the Broadway hit. 7 p.m. 4/23-24; 2 & 6 p.m. 4/25; 3 p.m. 4/26 Guerin Prep HS, River Grove. 847-516-2298. STAGE Spamalot – The classic Monty Python. 4/164/26. Artists of Concordia Theatre. Oak Park. 708-209-3469. STAGE The Great Divorce – Theatrical adaptation of C.S. Lewis’s book. 3/28-29. McAninch Arts Center, Glen Ellyn. 630-942-4000. STAGE Billy Elliot the Musical – Tony Award-winning music w/hit score by Elton John. 4/10-6/7. Drury Lane Theatre. Oak Brook Terrace. 630-530-0111. STAGE Les Miserables –Musical classic about heroic human commitment. 3/18-4/26. Paramount Theatre, Aurora. 630-896-6666. STAGE The Last Cyclist – A gallows-humor cabaret. 4/23-4/26. Elmhurst College. 630-617-3005. STAGE Good People – A touching comedy set in South Boston. 3/20-4/11. Village Theatre Guild, Glen Ellyn. 630-469-8230. VOLUNTEER DuPage County Health Dept. – Volunteers needed for social interaction with clients who face mental illness. Training conducted quarterly. 630-221-7027. VOLUNTEER Lake County Council for Seniors – Volunteers needed to assist seniors in variety of programs. 847-244-1720. WORKSHOP New Creative Writing – Try your hand at writing assignments based on fact, fiction or fractured fairy tales. 1st & 3rd Mondays through Dec. 7. 11:30-1 p.m. Adventist LaGrange Memorial Hospital. 630-856-7525.

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ONGOING ADULTS Golden Oak Club – Guest speakers, games & other activities. Ages 65 & up. Meets 1st & 3rd Mondays thru Oct. Cantigny, Wheaton. 630-260-8162. ADULTS Social Group – Meet singles over 40 at dances, game nights, dinners, & more. New Horizons Singles. 312-805-6706. ADULTS New Beginnings – Support group for singles, widowed & divorced. Meetings, game nights, trips & more. 312-805-6706. CHILDREN After School Adventures – Learn about animal habitats through exploration, inquiry & experiments. Ages 6-9. 4-5:30 p.m. Thur. 3/5-19. Lake View Nature Center, Oakbrook Terrace. 630-941-8747. CHILDREN Spouts Parent/Child Program – Learn about nature through stories, nature walks & crafts. Ages 3-5. Thurs. 3/5-3/19: 10-11 a.m. or 1-2 p.m. and Thurs.. 4/24/16: Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630-260-8162. CHILDREN Nature Tots – Learn about nature through story time, art & outdoor exploration. Ages 2-3 w/adult. 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Thur. 3/5-19. Lake View Nature Center, Oakbrook Terrace. 630-941-8747. CHILDREN Museum – Play, explore & learn at the DuPage Children’s Museum’s temporary space at Fox Valley Mall. 630-637-8000. www.dupagechildrensmuseum.org March/April 2015

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