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March & April Photo courtesy of Cantigny Park,Wheaton.
Here’s your source for current and upcoming great events. Event information is subject to change without notice, therefore, we encourage you to call ahead and confirm – and be certain to tell ‘em you saw it in Suburban Family Magazine! If you have an event of regional interest, we’d love to hear from you. Send to “Great Events” Fax: 866-7794320, E-mail: mail@subfam.com Mail: P.O. Box 1266, Westmont, IL 60559. Deadline for inclusion in the May/ June issue is Friday, April 10.
MARCH MONDAY, MARCH 2 KIDS Little Chef Cook Off – Bring out your inner chef by creating and sampling the goodies you prepare. 9 AM – 3 PM. Ages 5-14. Johnston Recreation Center, Bloomingdale. Bloomingdaleparks.org. TUESDAY, MARCH 3 FAMILY Moon and Star Observing Night – Astroeducator shows us how to use a telescope to look at our moon! Aurora Eola Library. Aurora. aurorapubliclibrary.org FAMILY Soup it Up and Craft Fair – Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Plainfield. 10:30 AM – 2 PM. Plainfield North High School. kiwanisclubofplainfield.org. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 46 great events
ADULTS Stop Emotional Eating – Learn the how emotional ties to comfort foods are initially developed, and the formula to a healthy relationship with food. Age 18+. 6:30-7:30PM. BCC Program Room, Bartlett. Bartlettparks.org. ADULTS Make and Take Spring Essentials – Learn about essential oils for spring and make products for you to enjoy at home. Age 18+. 7-8:30 PM. BCC Arts and Crafts Room, Bartlett. Bartlettparks.org. THURSDAY, MARCH 5 EXHIBIT Spring Exhibit Opening Reception – Viewing of "Community, Culture, and Conversations: African American Heritage in Batavia." Free! 5-7PM. Batavia Depot Museum. Batavia. bataviaparks.org. WORKSHOP It Might be Time to Make a Change – information about how to get started downsizing, and preparing your home for the market. 1:30PM. Villa St. Benedict, Lisle. villastben.org. LECTURE Date with History: America’s First Women Soldiers – The story of American women who served in WWI as telephone switchboard operators in France. 7PM. Visitors Center Cantigny, Wheaton. fdmuseum.org. WOMEN Women's Retreat IF: Gathering 2020 – Women will gather for live worship, be encouraged and challenged diverse female speakers. 5PM through 12:30 PM March 7th. Christ Church Oak Brook. christchurch.us. suburban family | subfam.com
FRIDAY, MARCH 6 FAMILY Mother Son Night – Minecraft theme! Enjoy activities, craft, photo, dinner and entertainment for this fun night. 6:30 – 9 PM. The Core, Lemont. Register at lemontparkdistrict.org. HISTORY First Fridays: Woman Up! – Celebrate Women's History Month with a night of art, music, and more that honors and respects women. FREE. Downtown Aurora. auroradowntown.org. FAMILY Sham-Rockin’ Fun – St. Paddy’sthemed games and entertainment. Ages 2+ with adult. 6:30 - 8 PM. Plainfield Township Community Center, Plainfield. plfdparks.org. FUNDRAISER Gala of Hope – Black-tie gala includes dinner open bar, live music, silent and live auctions. 5:30 - 11:30 PM. Tickets. Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago. chicagolights.org/gala-of-hope/ TOTS Magical Ice Cream Social – Hosted by the two most famous mice of them all! Crafts, too! Ages 1-5 with adult. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, Naperville. Napervilleparks.org. FAMILY Pizza & Game Night – Bring your own board games or borrow one of ours. Pizza served. Register. Community Recreation Center, Wheeling. wheelingparkdistrict.com. ADULT Riding the Rails Bus Tour – A bus tour of historic and modern day railroad sites in ElMarch/April 2020
