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may/june 2019 CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Rebecca Hastings Malia Jacobson Laura Lyles Reagan Cheryl Maguire Pam Molnar Dolores Smyth EVENTS EDITOR Annie Anderson PUBLISHER Jim Wolf CO-EDITORS Sue Wolf Jim Wolf ART DIRECTION Tim Devine Cory Ottenwess
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Your Best Summer is One Word Away By Rebecca Hastings
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ummer is the great playtime of the year. It’s like recess; a break from the responsibilities. Except when it’s not.
a webinar by Lysa Terkeurst. It was around the time she launched her book The Best Yes (which I highly recommend). Everything she said made sense and I found myself nodding along, but one thing stuck with me well beyond the webinar.
I find myself holding this idea that summer should be FANTASTIC and FUN and SUN. But there’s still laundry and cooking and vacuuming. The bills keep coming and the everyday-ness of life still happens.
She introduced the idea of choosing a word. When faced with the season ahead, she chose one word that would become her litmus test for all other things that season. I don’t remember what her word was, but I remember that it felt easy. It wasn’t one more thing on my endless lists. No, this idea brought freedom.
How can we enjoy summer for the respite that it is, while still living in the real world? I’m watching calendar days fly by, and I’m filled with equal parts excitement and dread. Our family routines will all change in just a few short weeks when spring becomes summer. And let’s not kid ourselves into thinking this starts on June 21. No, summer starts around here the moment the kids are done with school. And it’s not even the last day of school. It’s when school responsibilities give way to school fun days and homework dwindles as after dinner playtime extends. We’re close around here, and I’ve found one way that helps me get through it — and enjoy it. I was inspired a few years ago when I watched 6 seasons
I thought about it and realized that I couldn’t come up with one word, so I came up with three: family, books, and relax. These were the very things my family needed most that summer. Every time we had an opportunity to do something, an invitation, a request, a plea, I ran my litmus test: does it support family, books and relaxing? If the answer was yes, we ran to it. If the answer was no, it gave me permission to say it wasn’t right for us right now. I let go, and it felt great. Your words will be different. My words this year will be different (although I’m thinking that family one is sticking around!) I’m still picking my suburban family | subfam.com
words. Here are a few ideas to get you thinking: • family • peace • joy • fun • adventure • helpful
• quiet • busy • relaxed • home • water • outdoors
These are just a few ideas! Your summer can have whatever look you want it to. Choosing a word (or a few) that are the goals you have for this season will enable you to make choices that give you the very summer you want. Yes, there are things we still need to do. The laundry needs to get done (although maybe less if you spend long days in bathing suits). We still need to feed our people (but maybe relaxed means simple meals outside or more takeout).Work needs to happen, and the lawn still needs to be mowed. But when we make our choices through the lens we want to look through, it will be a lot more enjoyable. We get to choose how our summer goes. This test is not one more thing to do. It is the very thing that will free you to let go so you can create your best summer ever! What words will you use to create your best summer ever? May/June 2019
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“Your local water gardening and koi club.”
May 17th: Club Meeting Topic: KHV – Koi Virus Alberto’s, Carol Stream IL
May 18th: Spring Koi & Goldfish Auction
Buying open to public. Includes a silent auction for pond equipment. The Growing Place, Aurora IL
June 1st: Tosai Auction Koi auction for members only. Membership available at auction. Plainfield, IL
June 22nd: Club Meeting Topic: Pond Equipment The MAX, 4750 Vernon Ave, McCook IL
June 21st–23rd: 27th Annual Koi Show and Trade Show
Free Admission. Vendor exhibits for Koi, ponds, Goldfish, water gardening, and pond equipment. The MAX, 4750 Vernon Ave, McCook IL
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON EVENTS & CONTACTS CALL 312-409-2081 OR VISIT WWW.MPKS.ORG
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he summer season is fresh and exciting and should be filled with plans and high hopes. We're excited about finally moving our lives outdoors again. Make this summer one to remember. Get out and enjoy the many familyfriendly activities we’ve gathered in this ‘summer fun’ issue. suburban family | subfam.com
Boundless Adventures Boundless Adventures is more than just a zipline park! It’s an exciting new familyfriendly aerial adventure park experience for thrill-seekers, adventurers, tree-climbers, zip-liners and outdoor enthusiasts that’s coming to Wisconsin! With 120 obstacles, 20 ziplines and 9 courses with 4 different difficulty levels, there will be something for everyone! Grand Opening is on schedule for Memorial Day weekend! 9800 160th Avenue, Bristol, Wisconsin. For more information or to reserve your spot today, please visit https://boundlessadventures. net/wi-park or call 262-924-8626. [See our ad on Page 3.] May/June 2019
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LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Chicago Summer starts at the Ultimate Indoor LEGO® Playground with 2 rides, 10 LEGO build & play zones, a 4D Cinema and more! Visit between May 18th and July 31st to join in on special events around our new 4D Experience “LEGO City 4D Movie: Officer in Pursuit”, the event includes building a super rescue vehicle, character meet and greets with our NEW Policeman and more! Visit chicago. legolanddiscoverycenter.com for event details and to save on tickets. 601 N. Martingale Rd. Schaumburg, IL 60173. [See our ad on Page 7.]
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Village of Lemont…Enjoy Our Scene! No matter the season, breathtaking hills, valleys, quarries and canals frame Lemont, a quaint village 27 miles southwest of Chicago. This unexpected sanctuary is an ideal place to live, visit and experience. As we approach summer there’s no shortage of things to do in Lemont. Starting in June, Lemont Farmers Market will run every Tuesday morning, Lemont Legends Cruise Nights every Wednesday evening, and there’s even a series of Thursday evening concerts to add to the mix.And you won’t want to miss Heritage Fest, the highlight of the summer, on Saturday, July 13. Lemont is an oasis of dining, shopping, events and activities, all year long.
Whatever you do this summer, come and experience Lemont, and Enjoy Our Scene! www. lemont.il.us
Des Plaines Park District Mountain View Adventure Center This challenging 18-hole mini golf course features a gold-rush mining town theme, with waterfalls, obstacles, and some rather interesting signposts. Six brand new machines in the Batting Cages, with a full range of softball and baseball pitches. Free Skate and BMX parks. Concessions and picnic shelter. A great place for parties and outings. 510 E. Algonquin Rd., Des Plaines, IL. 847-391-5733 www.DPParks.org
Downtown St. Charles. Come spend your summer in Downtown St. Charles. Starting the summer off, thousands of creative and beautiful pieces of artwork will grace downtown when the St. Charles Fine Art Show and Paint the Pavement return Memorial Day Weekend. Then join us for live music every Wednesday and Friday on the 1st Street Plaza. STC Live starts May 31 and runs until September 6. For more information on these events, visit www.downtownstcharles.org/events.
Mid-Continent Railway Museum Take a step back in time! Climb aboard for a 55-minute round-trip train ride in historic railcars. Browse the museum filled with dozens of restored railcars and steam locomotives from the late 1800s and early 1900s and museum gift shop inside an 1894 depot. For more information, call 800-930-1385 or visit www. midcontinent.org. Mid-Continent Railway Museum, E8948 Museum Road, North Freedom, WI 53951.
Downtown Wheaton Vintage Rides Ice cream, popcorn, 50’s music, shiny chrome and carburetors- a great combination that makes Vintage Rides in Downtown Wheaton a favorite family outing. Starting May 24 through August 23rd, Friday nights in Downtown Wheaton feature classic and vintage cars, trucks and motorcycles along two blocks of Front Street. Starting at 6pm and going into the evening till 9pm, the street is filled with car enthusiasts, serious collectors and people of all ages. While DJ Cesar ‘Poppy’ Garcia spins tune spanning the decades, hot dogs and pizza are served up on the street by Nani’s Pizza and Pasta. 2019 marks the 22nd anniversary of this 10 out & about
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popular Wheaton summer tradition. For more details go to www.downtownwheaton.com
Reed’s Canoe Trips Reed’s Canoe and Kayak Trips are an ideal recreational activity for groups of any size, from a family adventure to large church, school, or park district outing with an adventure close to home. The three trips we offer range in length from approximately 2 hours to a full 6 hours on the water, and are suitable for either new or experienced canoeists. Since the Kankakee River is located only an hour south of Chicagoland, even our longest trip will fit into a one-day outing! 907 N. Indiana Ave, Rt. 50, Kankakee, IL Call for information or reservations: (815)WE CANOE or visit: reedscanoetrips.com
Kane County Cougars Kane County Cougars - Now in their 29th season in nearby Geneva, the Kane County Cougars have been at the forefront of affordable and family-friendly fun while providing Major League affiliated baseball. Now, a Class A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, over 160 former Cougars have worn a Major League jersey. Every Cougars game is packed with fun, delicious food, between inning on field events as well as
great baseball. Select games feature post-game fireworks and live music. The Cougars regular season schedule runs through Labor Day. For information on Weekly Specials, game tickets and Group outings visit www.kccougars.com or call 630-232-8811. (See our ad on p. 61)
Midwest Pond & Koi Society The Midwest Pond & Koi Society, MPKS, are families with a common hobby: koi ponds, garden ponds, koi keeping, and plants. MPKS members range from the novice to experienced water gardener. The club has monthly meetings with topics about plants, ponds, and fish. Other activities include; auctions, a trade show, and a pond tour. You do not have to be a member to attend a meeting. Visit our web site www.mpks.org for more SUBFAM FILL small 12.17:Layout 1 12/15/17 information.
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RIDE! A 55-minute round trip journey on 1900-era train cars SEE! Railroad displays and restored railway equipment EXPLORE! Our gift shop within an 1894 railroad depot PLAN YOUR VISIT Open Daily: June 8-Sept. 2 Open Weekends: May 11-June 2 & Sept. 7-Oct. 20 Departure Times: 11 a.m., 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.* *Schedule differs during some special events.
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Christ Church Christ Church, with locations in Oak Brook and Downers Grove, is unique in that it offers both Classic and Contemporary style worship services that welcome people from a variety of faith backgrounds. They also serve the community with robust family ministry offerings for infants through teenagers that support parents while guiding children in a loving environment. In addition, there is a wide variety of adult small groups which encourage friendships and support, as well as prayer and care offerings which help those dealing with difficult life moments. Christ Church Oak Brook | Downers Grove www.ChristChurch.us 630-654-1882 501 Oak Brook Rd., Oak Brook | 3500 Lacey Rd., Downers Grove
Camp Local!
Big Rock Campground at Big Rock Forest Preserve 46W499 Granart Rd., Big Rock
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Paul Wolff Campground at Burnidge Forest Preserve 38W235 Big Timber Rd., Elgin
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Holes & Knolls Glen Ellyn Park District “Swing” into Holes & Knolls Mini Golf for a whole lot of fun this summer! The course includes 36 holes of beautifully landscaped grounds everyone from tots to grandparents will enjoy. Plan to stay for the day as Holes & Knolls is surrounded by endless opportunities for family fun including a splash park and adventure playground. There are also snacks and ice cream in the Maryknoll Café. Address: 845 Pershing Avenue, Glen Ellyn. www.HolesAndKnolls.com
Downtown Naperville Visit Downtown Naperville This Summer! - Come “be in the mix” in Downtown Naperville. With our 100 shops – from national favorites to one of a kind boutiques plus over 50 restaurants, pubs, craft beer and wine bars and more, and spas and fitness boutiques, there’s something for everyone! We have movies in the park, summer concerts – and don’t miss the Painted Dog Sculptures on display around Downtown Naperville. For a list of events and details, visit www.downtownnaperville.com for or up to the minute updates, sign up to receive our weekly e-newsletter on the website or follow Downtown Naperville on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
Aurora Downtown Aurora Downtown welcomes you this summer with free events for everyone to enjoy. Join us at our free summer concert series Wednesdays at the Plaza starting June 12 and our Stolp Block Party on August 2. Enjoy family-friendly events like Aurora Museums After Dark and First Fridays. www.auroradowntown.org 12 out & about
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Forest Preserve District of Kane County Come camping in Kane County! You can get away from it all without spending it all. Paul Wolff Campground in Elgin and Big Rock Campground in Big Rock offer with electric and water hook-ups for RV camping, plus tent and equestrian camp sites. Both campgrounds are within beautiful Kane County forest preserves where you’ll enjoy miles of trails and other amenities. Sites range from $12 to $35 per day. Call 630-444-1200 or visit www.kaneforest.com.
Illinois Railway Museum The mission of the Illinois Railway Museum is to educate the public as to our nation’s railroad and railway history by collecting, preserving, and restoring rolling stock, artifacts, structures, and related transportation equipment for display to the public; exhibiting and operating restored rolling stock and equipment on a demonstration rail line; and collecting, preserving, and maintaining a reference library of publications, technical information, and other materials regarding railroads, railways, and related forms of transportation for research and other purposes. 7000 Olson Rd, Union, IL. 815923-4391 www.irm.org
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Summerfield Zoo An up close and personal animal experience for kids of all ages! Plenty of things to do and amazing animals! See our animals from A (alligators) to Z (zebra). Free animal shows daily with admission (check online schedule). Kids can have fun feeding bottles to baby goats, take a pony, and visit the petting zoo. Free parking. Unique gift shop and snack shop. Just minutes from I-90 in Belvidere. www.summerfieldfarmandzoo.com
Historic Wagner Farm Glenview Park District Step back in time this summer and experience the tranquil life of an early 20th Century farm. There’s something exciting every day. On Mondays, learn the history of the farm, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, listen to Miss Nancy’s stories on the porch, Wednesdays meet a cow or pet a chicken, and on Fridays something’s cookin’ at the Wagner farmhouse. Everyday we offer a milking demonstration and a tour of the historic farmhouse. No advance registration required. 1510 Wagner Rd., Glenview. 847-657-1506 glenviewparks.org
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om, I’m bored!” Those three words strung together can trigger waves of anxiety and eye-rolls in any parent, especially during the summer months when a child’s daily schedule is wide open while her parent’s is cresting to its fullest. If summer camp isn’t a feasible option, your patience may have peaked to the point where you’re tempted to jump ship and let the kids get glassy-eyed for hours in front of their screen of choice. If you’re looking for another option, look no further than to your own backyard for enjoyable and affordable ways to have summer fun. Here are 6 budget-friendly activities to keep your kids busy having a blast in your own yard. 1. Set up an obstacle course. Backyard obstacle courses are loads of fun, can be easy or elaborate depending on the age of the child, and can consist entirely of objects you already own. For younger children, an obstacle course can include: • Hula hoops to hop in and out of • Buckets to weave around slalom-style • Yoga mats spread on the grass for forward rolls
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• A low balance beam to walk across • Balls to toss into laundry baskets • An inflatable pool to jump into at the end of the course For older kids, a more challenging course can consist of: • Folding tables to crawl under • Planters to jump over • Water balloons to transport by spoon without dropping • Balls to toss into boxes of decreasing size • A hose to knock down items lined up on a table • Newspaper pages to place underfoot with each step while racing across the yard toward the finish line 2. Channel a classic game of lawn Twister. To make a grass-version of this classic game, purchase cans of marking paint in red, blue, yellow, and green from your local hardware store. To create the game grid: • Use a plate to trace a “Twister dot” on a piece of cardboard or poster board. Trace a small circle for the smaller hands and feet of young children or a large circle for older players. Cut the circle out to create a hole in the cardboard or poster board and, voila, you have a Twister dot template. • Place the cardboard or poster board template on the grass and spray paint through the hole in the template to create rows of dots. Be sure to place the dots close enough so that chilMay/June 2019
dren can easily reach over from dot to dot, and be sure the game grid area is large enough to accommodate the number of children playing. • Once the dots are all painted onto the grass, grab your (indoor) Twister spinner and start playing! If you don’t have a Twister spinner, write down each of the four directions (left hand, right hand, left foot, or right foot) for each dot colour on separate index cards or slips of paper. For example, one card will read,“Right hand. Green.” • Call out each direction and watch players stretch, reach, and balance as they strive to be the last kid standing on your lawn Twister board! 3. Make a slippery splash pad. Have your kids change into their bathing suits for some slipping and sliding with this giggle-inducing activity. All you’ll need is a large tarp and a hose. Lay the tarp down in an area with plenty of space around all sides of the tarp. Run the hose on the tarp until it’s soaked and slippery. Keep the hose running as your kids splash on the tarp and slide on it barefoot or Superman-style. Give the kids boogie boards if you have them for added slippery fun. 4. Throw a fiesta with water balloon piñatas. Your kids can keep their bathing suits on for this wet and wild game of water balloon piñatas. For this activity, you’ll need water balloons, string, a strong piece of rope, and a plastic bat. • Tie the rope between two trees or two other sturdy structures • Fill the water balloons with water, tie into a knot, and then tie a string around each knot • Tie several water balloons to the rope using the attached strings so that the balloons hang overhead like a row of piñatas • Have each child take a turn swinging the plastic bat to see how many balloons she can burst in 30 seconds. Use a blindfold with older children to further test their skill.
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5. Blast the sprinklers. For more water play, your kids can stay cool in this at-home spray park, courtesy of your lawn sprinklers. If you have an oscillating sprinkler system, scatter water-friendly toys around the sprinkler unit for each child to scoop up before getting soaked by the swinging water stream. 6. Get creative with colorful water art. Bring out your child’s inner artist with this game of water squirter art. Fill water squirters with water mixed with food dye, using a different colour for each water squirter. Set down sheets of paper on the grass or tape sheets of paper onto trees and enjoy watching your kids paint colorful masterpieces. Get your kids to release their Judo-grip on their tablets or phones this summer by turning your backyard into an activity-filled playland, all without breaking the bank! May/June 2019
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Academy of Pediatrics has issued guidelines suggesting daily limits on screen time for different age groups. “It’s the responsibility of the parents to get control of this and guide their children, from a young age, on the positives and negatives of screen time,” says Christine Kyriakakos Martin (www.youvegotthisparenting.com), an early education expert and author of You’ve Got This! Keys To Effective Parenting For The Early Years. “Parents can often think it’s acceptable for a young child to spend a couple hours with an iPad, but the type of education the iPad game is providing isn’t always the type of learning most needed at that stage.” Martin has suggestions for how parents can manage screen time and decrease a child’s risk for screen-related health or developmental problems:
he digital age has given new generations of parents something extra to worry about:
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ally agree that spending inordinate amounts of time immersed in computers, smartphones or social media can negatively impact a child’s developing mind and body. A screen time study published recently in JAMA Pediatrics found a link between excessive screen time and later development milestones.
How much screen time is too much? Physicians, teachers and psychologists gener-
Other studies have associated digital overuse with teen depression, and the American
Distinguish screen time from play time. Play is a fundamental learning tool for young children, but parents, Martin says, should not think of screens as toys for play time. “When screen time is limited and separated from other types of play, parents show their children the importance of setting boundaries, using their imaginations, and being active.” Get involved. Parents who engage with their children about on-screen activities can help them increase their communication skills and teach them how to navigate digital media. “Parents can talk with their children about the videos they watch and games they play like they would discuss characters and plotlines in a book,” Martin says. “When there is parental engagement like this, a child’s vocabulary and literacy skills develop and family communication gets stronger.” Make mealtimes screen-free. “Eliminate screens from the meal table, including when you’re out at a restaurant,” Martin says. “While it can be tempting to pack the iPads to have some adult conversation while you’re out to eat, doing this doesn’t teach your children about manners, properly engaging in conversation, or being mindful of other patrons.” Set a good example. It will be harder for a child to disengage from screens if his or her parents are consistently looking down at their own phones or tablets. “Remember,” Martin says, “your children learn from your example. If they see you spending a lot of time with your face in front of a screen, they’ll also want to use technology at the same time. Try your best to save your time on social media for your lunch break, during nap time, or after your children have gone to bed.” “Learning how to use screens, verbally communicate or socially interact will have a positive impact on language skills, relationships and overall health,” Martin says. “Spending time with their parents, learning through play is what young children need and want.”
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SALT CREEK BALLET SERGEY KOZADAYEV Artistic Director
Le Jardin Animé Classical Treasures Featuring The Alarm and Flower Festival in Genzano
Saturday May 18, 3 PM Sunday May 19, 1 PM
McAninch Arts Center College of Dupage, Glen Ellyn, IL Tickets: www.atthemac.org (630) 942-4000
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LE JARDIN ANIMÉ Classical Treasures McAninch Arts Center, College of DuPage
SUMMER SOUNDS BETTER HERE. Sunday, June 23, 2019 | 4 p.m.
DISNEY FANTASIA LIVE IN CONCERT LAKE GENEVA SYMPHONY Experience one of the crown jewels of feature animation with the Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra, led by Music Director David Anderson, accompanying scenes from Walt Disney’s original “Fantasia” (1940) and “Fantasia 2000,” highlighting a selection of the magnificent repertoire from both films, including Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker Suite.” Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts. © All rights reserved.
Purchase tickets at MUSICBYTHELAKE.COM.
Performances take place on the shores of Geneva Lake in Williams Bay, Wisconsin, just seven miles from downtown Lake Geneva. 18 out & about
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Salt Creek Ballet presents the celebrated masterpiece, Le Jardin Animé. Featuring guest artist Yoshihisa Arai, courtesy of The Joffrey Ballet and beautiful solos and figurations from the corps de ballet. Also presenting The Alarm, a contemporary piece choreographed by Eddy Ocampo and Flower Festival in Genzano. Performances on Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19. Tickets: www.atthemac.org (630) 942-4000
Music by the Lake The Music by the Lake summer festival, located on the beautiful shores of Geneva Lake in Williams Bay, Wisconsin, features exciting family-friendly events from June 23 through August 10. Experience one of the crown jewels of feature animation on the big screen with live orchestra accompaniment in “Disney Fantasia Live in Concert with the Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra” on Sunday, June 23. For more information on events or to purchase tickets, visit musicbythelake.com. May/June 2019
Where to Find Affordable and Accessible Lakefront Living Within 3 Hours Lakefront Homes Average $250,000 to $350,000 After growing up in Wisconsin and playing football for the University of Wisconsin, Brad and his brother Pat Pavloski became familiar with the lakefront hotspots for families. After co-founding an international telecom company in Tokyo and eventually selling it, the brothers came back to their roots. When land became available around Castle Rock Lake, they jumped on the opportunity to make lakefront living more affordable and accessible. “Our lakefront properties are hours closer than places in Northern Wisconsin,” Brad Pavloski said. “We understand how important making memories are with your family, so we’re here to help people find their dream vacation home that will be enjoyed yearround.” Through their company, CastleRockLake. com LLC, they have helped hundreds of families from around Chicago and Rockford, Ill., get the best of both worlds: lots have a private sand beach on a private lake with a seasonal boat slip on nearby Castle Rock Lake. In fact, both brothers live on these private lakes. In addition, they offer properties directly on Castle Rock Lake. “Finding a vacation spot that dad, mom and the kids would enjoy was difficult,” Homebuyer, former University of Wisconsin football teammate and Batavia, Ill., native Mike Tams said. “We found our dream location at Castle Rock Lake. It is convenient to Chicago and reasonably priced.You will not find a nicer lake or better waterfront developments. I have known the developers for over 20 years. You will not find more honest or better developers anywhere.”
About Castle Rock Lake Castle Rock Lake is the fourth-largest lake in Wisconsin, with more than 17,000 acres of water recreation. This lake features crystal-blue water and pure white sand. Pavloski’s lakefront properties are situated just past Wisconsin Dells near Mauston, Wis., a city of 4,500 just a short three hours from the Chicago suburbs and easily accessible from I-90. The area is home to natural wonder, wildlife and a variety of things to do outdoors, with the 8,000-acre Buckhorn State Park and Juneau County Castle Rock Park, both on the lake.You’ll also find several golf courses nearby, including Castle Course at Northern Bay (a replica course) and the nationally renowned Sand Valley Golf Resort minutes away. Lakefront restaurants and bars, marinas, camping, great fishing, shopping and even cranberry tours are all in the vicinity. Winter activities include snowmobiling, skiing, ice fishing and ice skating. “Having property near Castle Rock Lake is ideal for many reasons,” Pavloski said. “Not only do residents get to enjoy Wisconsin’s premier recreational lake, but there are many things to do in the surrounding area.” Benefits for Owners Owners also get to enjoy exclusive amenities such as access to a clubhouse with an indoor swimming pool, fitness center, indoor basketball court and game room. Outdoor amenities include tennis courts, a playground
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and sand volleyball. And yes, there is strong cell signal in the area. CastleRockLake.com, LLC takes the hassle out of buying and building a home. It offers no-haggle pricing and existing layouts to speed up the design process. The company is 100% vertically integrated from purchase of the land through the build process. Since 2003, the Pavloskis have sold hundreds of lots on several of the private lakes and is close to selling out the remaining inventory. The developments have even been featured on HGTV’s “Lakefront Bargain Hunt” twice. “We love to help our customers find their dream homes at affordable prices,” Pavloski said.“That, and all the amenities we offer, make these homes a desirable place to vacation and live.” Find your affordable lakefront property today.
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Atcher Island, Meineke Pool and Bock Pool Schaumburg Park District
Make a splash and stay cool at Schaumburg Park District’s outdoor pools this summer! Each of our outdoor pools offer families a unique, splashtastic experience—children can speed down the bowl slide at the tropical themed Atcher Island, dive off the highest diving board at Meineke Pool, or have fun on the AquaClimb climbing wall at Bock Pool. Individual family memberships are available. SUBFAMand FILL small 12.17:Layout 1 12/15/17 For more information, visit www.parkfun.com.
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The Aqua Scramble is back! Come test your skills on the Aqua Scramble this summer at Recreation Pool. Our 48ft inflatable obstacle course will allow you to run, climb, jump and slide your way across the pool. When: Thursdays 1-4 pm & Sundays from 12-4pm June 13th-August 11th • Weather Permitting Swimmers must be able to swim in 4 1/2 ft. of water with no assistance to participate. Learn more at www.ahpd.org/programs/aquatics/
Itasca’s Caribbean Paradise Waterpark offers a summer full of fun for the whole family. Our Caribbean themed features an 8-lane lap pool with a large zero-depth entry, vortex and separate diving well with high and low diving boards and a drop slide, a 185-ft. waterslide, and a separate zero-depth family interactive pool with in-water playground, and interactive play pieces. Concessions are available at the Snack Shack. Host your birthday parties, private rentals, and group outings for your family’s or company’s enjoyment at our beautiful facility. Call today for more information at 630-773-1213 or visit www.itascaparkdistrict.com/waterpark.
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Mystic Waters Family Aquatic Center Des Plaines Park District This Chicagoland summertime family destination has activities from mild to wild: 2 giant slides in Otter’s Run; drop slides & cliff dives in Sea Lion Falls; a 550-foot lazy river, and the expansive Dolphin Bay leisure pool. Island Café has delicious lunches, snacks and ice cream treats. Spend an hour or a fun day in the sun! 2025 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL 847-391-5740 www.DPParks.org.
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Family Aquatic Center Wheeling Park District Stay cool all summer at the Heritage Park Family Aquatic Center in Wheeling! Soak up the fun at the water playground with large tipping bucket, two drop slides, tube and body slides, splash pool with water basketball and monkey bar activity pad, toddler slide, zerodepth pool, diving board and lap lanes. Spend the day at the sand play and picnic areas or hit the sand volleyball courts. Visit the CafĂŠ for a variety of food and beverage options. Lots of activities and concession specials run throughout the summer. Group and party rentals are available for families and organizations. Ask about our swim lesson program, too. For more details, go to www.wheelingparkdistrict.com or call 847-465-3333. May/June 2018
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It’s summertime and Chicagoland’s fairs and festivals are under way! Enjoy local community celebrations with a variety of entertainment, food, live music and craft fairs this summer and fall. The area’s premiere events can be found in this and the next two issues of Suburban Family.
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Food Truck Festival – 5/3. 20 local and regional food trucks, art and live music. Benton St., Aurora. auroradowntown.org. Wine on the Fox – 5/4-5. Entertainment, food and premier wine tasting. Hudson Crossing Park, Oswego. gooswego.org. Lilac Time Fair – 5/5. Art and craft vendors, food, entertainment and free Kids Zone. Downtown Lombard. lombardlilactime.com. Taste of Glen Ellyn – 5/16-19. Live entertainment, rides and craft show. Main Street, Glen Ellyn. glenellynchamber.com. Bensenville Spring Carnival – 5/16-19. Rides, live music and games. Deer Grove Leisure Center, Bensenville. bensenvilleparkdistrict.org. Chocolate Festival – 5/17-19. Chocolate vendors, live music, children’s activities and roaming performers. Downtown Long Grove. longgrove.org. Lincoln Park Wine Fest – 5/17-19. More than 80 varietals, food/wine pairings, artists and dancing. Jonquil Park, Chicago. chicagoevents.com. Chicago Critics Film Festival – 5/17-23. Acclaimed films plus appearances by directors and stars. Music Box Theatre, Chicago. chicagocriticsfilmfestival.com. Civil War Days – 5/18-19. Reenactments, music and shopping. Naper Settlement, Naperville. napersettlement.org/civilwardays. Riverside Arts Weekend – 5/18-19. Juried artists, fashion show, live entertainment, kids’ activities. suburban family | subfam.com
Guthrie Park, Riverside. riversideartscenter.com. Skokie Festival of Cultures – 5/18-19. Cultural booths, folk music, dance, bazaar, games, arts and crafts. Oakton Park, Skokie. skokieculturefest.org. Blooming Fest Saturday, May 18th 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Downtown garden festival includes the West Chicago Garden Club’s Annual Plant Sale along with other plant vendors, crafters, children’s activities, car show, food & more! Downtown West Chicago. www.westchicago.org Gaelic Park Irish Fest – 5/24-27. Carnival, featured entertainers, kids’ stage.. Chicago Gaelic Park. chicagogaelicparkirishfest.org. Red, White and BBQ – 5/24-26. BBQ competition, chili tasting, carnival and music. Ty Warner Park, Westmont. Westmontbbq.com. Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest – 5/25-26. Local tribute bands, family entertainment, arts and crafts vendors. Sheffield Ave., Chicago. chicagoevents.com. Prairie Arts Festival – 5/25-26. Fine art show, entertainment and kids’ activities. Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center, Schaumburg. villageofschaumburg.com. Maifest – 5/30-6/2. German celebration of food, music and maypole dance. Lincoln Square, Chicago. May/June 2019
mayfestchicago.com. Taste of Wheaton – 5/30-6/2. Carnival, arts and crafts and entertainment. Downtown Wheaton. wheatonparkdistrict.com. Lincoln Park Greek Fest – 5/31-6/2. Greek cuisine, music, dance, craft fair and kids' activities. St. George Greek Orthodox Church, Chicago. lincolnparkgreekfest.com. Taste of Mexico – 5/31-6/2. Authentic cuisine, music, carnival rides, arts and crafts. Little Village, Chicago. chicagoevents.com.
JUNE 57th Street Art Fair – 6/1-2. Artists in all mediums, demonstrations and music. 57th Street, between Woodlawn and Kenwood Ave., Hyde Park. 57thstreetartfair.org. Strawberry Festival Sunday, June 2nd 11AM – 4PM Art, Crafts, Live entertainment, Kids’ activities, Variety of food, Drinks and Strawberry items. Small Memorial Park 801 S. 8th Ave., Kankakee, IL Free admission, free parking. 815-933-2787 www.CommunityArtsCouncil.org
Franklin Park Fest – 6/6-9. Railroad Day, music, petting zoo and kids’ activities. Franklin Park. villageoffranklinpark.com. Ottawa 2 Rivers Wine Fest June 7-9 Enjoy wine from nearly 20 Illinois wineries PLUS Craft Beer from Tangled Roots Brewing Company! Fresh Lobster, Live Jazz Outdoor Vendor Market and more! In the Heart of Starved Rock Country! Downtown Ottawa 815-434-2737 www.ottawa2riversWinefest.com Hinsdale Fine Arts Festival – 6/8-9. 130 juried artists, food and kids' activities. Downtown Hinsdale. hinsdalechamber.com. Old Town Art Fair – 6/8-9. 250 fine artists, urban garden walk, music and kids’ activities. Old Town Triangle Historic District, Chicago. oldtownartfair.org. Wells Street Art Festival – 6/8-9. Six-block art fair with music and kids’ play area. Old Town, Chicago. wellsstreetartfest.us. Woodridge Jubilee – 6/12-16. Family fest with carnival, entertainment and fireworks. Woodridge. woodridgeparks.org. Libertyville Days Festival – 6/13-16. Carnival rides, arts and crafts, music and parade. Downtown Libertyville. visitlakecounty.org. PrairieFest June 13 – June 16 Children’s activities, concerts, carnival rides, pony rides, business expo, and food vendors. Free admission & free parking. As seen on Food Network! Oswego 630.554.1010 www.prairiefest.com Old Canal Days – 6/13-16. Handmade crafts, parade, carnival, entertainment, wagon rides and car show. Downtown Lockport. oldcanaldays.com. Taste of Des Plaines June 14 – June 15 Great local food vendors, two stages of entertainment, Family activities, rock climbing wall and artists. Free admission & free parking. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Woodstock! Des Plaines 847.391.5300 www.desplaines.org/tasteofdesplaines Scottish Festival and Highland Games – 6/1415. Traditional Scottish games, exhibits, music and food. Hamilton Lakes, Itasca. scottishfestivalchicago.org.
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Blues on the Fox – 6/14-15. Popular blues artists perform at this annual event. Children welcome with parents. RiverEdge Park, Aurora. riveredgeaurora.com. Daisy Days – 6/14-15. Carnival rides, pony rides, live music and craft fair. Downtown Clarendon Hills. clarendonhillschamber.com. Mexican Folkloric Festival Cantigny Park June 15 10 AM-4PM NEW for 2019! Celebrate the culture, traditions, food, music, dance and fine arts of Mexico Free with paid parking. www.cantigny.org Solstice Hop & Vine Fest – 6/15. Entertainment, food, wine and beer. Ages 21+. Meineke Park, Schaumburg. schaumburgparkfoundation.org. Taco & Tequila Fest – 6/15. Tacos, tequila-infused cocktails and dancing. Ages 21+. Lincoln Park, Chicago. chicagoevents.com. Custer Fair – 6/15-16. Eclectic arts festival with music and kid’s activities. Main St., Evanston. custerfair.com. Swedish Days Festival – 6/18-23. Entertainment, carnival rides, kids’ activities and parade. Geneva. genevachamber.com. Homer Community Festival – 6/20-23. Carnival, live music, parade and fireworks. Heritage Park, Homer Glen. homerglenil.org. Rotary GroveFest Downtown Downers Grove June 20th-23rd 4 Day Community Festival Carnival and Midway with UNLIMITED RIDE TIMES each day, Food and Business Expo Area, No Cover Craft Beer Event, Huge Beer Garden with Great Variety of Live Music www.RotaryGroveFest.com Strawberry Fest – 6/21-23. Unique, strawberrycentric food, pie eating contents, carnival rides and entertainment. Downtown Long Grove. longgrove.org. Taste of Joliet – 6/21-23. Food vendors, carnival rides, kids’ zone and headline entertainment. Joliet Memorial Stadium. Tasteofjoliet.com. Balloons, Brews & Blues Sat. 6/22 from 4PM-9PM Hot Air Balloons, Craft Beers Blues Music, food & more. DeKalb, IL (Airport) 815-756-1263 www.BalloonsBrewsBlues.com Fountain Square Artisan SummerFest – 6/22-23. More than 100 juried artists, kids’ activities and entertainment. Downtown Evanston. chicagoevents.com. Global Arts Festival – 6/22-23. Multicultural music, art, crafts, dance and kids’ activities. Bartlett Park, May/June 2019
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Bartlett. artsinbartlett.org. Craft Beer & Wine Festival – 6/22. Live music, food and more than 60 beers and wines. Ages 21+. Heritage Park, Wheeling. beerwinefestival.com. Music by the Lake June 23 - August 10 Entertaining events, family programming, open-air lakeside setting. Williams Bay, Wisconsin (seven miles from Lake Geneva) 262-245-8501 www.musicbythelake.com Wauconda Fest – 6/27-30. Carnival rides, wine tasting, car show and more. Main St., Wauconda. waucondaparks.org. Pride in the Park – 6/29. National and local music acts celebrating the LGBT community. Grant Park, Chicago. chicagoevents.com.
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Golf Links & Tips Cantigny Golf
Patrick Lynch, Head Professional 27w270 Mack Road Wheaton 630-260-8197 www.cantignygolf.com Youth Golf: Affordable, Convenient and Fun! Not long ago, golf was “the expensive sport” when compared with other youth sports.
The price of golf clubs versus a soccer ball or equipment in other sports was a big difference, and the cost of green fees and instruction made golf inaccessible for many kids. As a parent of three, I can assure you that golf has now become a very affordable option. You can purchase a quality set of youth clubs for as little as $100, and many local golf courses are offering reasonable rates for juniors to play. For example, at Cantigny Youth
Links, $225 buys a full season pass! Group lessons are economical as well, at Cantigny and elsewhere. Other youth sports these days command a larger commitment in both money and time. With golf, parents can determine what is convenient to their schedule and can pick and choose when to practice or play. Best of all, kids learn a game they can play their whole life.
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Facility of Arlington Heights Park District 1211 S. New Wilke Road, Arlington Heights 847-577-3030, Steve Jenne, PGA Head Teaching Professional Sae Yoon, PGA Assistant Professional Tim Govern, PGA Manager of Golf Operations Rob VanDuyse, Assistant Golf Professional www.ahpd.org/algc Chip and Run Most golfers will have better results for short shots around the green by playing shots that land just on the putting surface and roll like putts to the hole. Choice of club can vary anywhere from a five-iron for a shot across the green all the way to a sand wedge, dependent on the length the ball needs to run. I often use the seven-iron for longer chips…the pitching wedge if the hole is closer. You certainly want to pick a club that allows you to land the ball on the green…not in the fringe. The stroke is fairly short…just enough to get the ball on the green and rolling. You should experiment with different clubs to get a good feel. Play the 30 out & about
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ball back off your right foot and keep the left wrist leading for solid contact. Use this method for consistent play around the green…only use the “flop shot” with the sand wedge when extreme height is necessary to stop the ball quickly. Good luck saving strokes in 2019! If you need help with your short Game, or any other aspect of the game, the PGA professionals of the AHPD are here to help make your golf more enjoyable.
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YOU ONLY NEED A FEW CLUBS: You’re allowed to carry as many as 14 clubs in your bag, but you won’t need nearly that many when you’re first learning. Instead, start with a driver, a putter, a sand wedge and supplement those with a 6-iron, an 8-iron, a pitching wedge, and a fairway wood or hybrid with 18-21 degrees of loft. These are the clubs that are the most forgiving and easiest to get the ball airborne.
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My advice to Jim Randall, and anyone else inclined to teach the game while playing is ... don’t! Leave the lessons to the people who know how to do it, the pros, at the place where it should be done, the practice range. Enjoy the game and fix the problems later. I also told Jim to take his wife ... to a good restaurant. She deserved it.
Addison, IL 60101 Peter Longo, PGA Life Member Teaching professional at The Preserve 630-616-1515 LongoGOlfShow@aol.com www.peterlongogolfshow.com TAKE A LESSON, AT THE RANGE! As a golf professional, I know the value of lessons, as much as a doctor knows the value of medicine. However, too many amateur golfers are confining their lesson activity while they are playing an actual game. The golf course is no place to be giving or taking lessons. Even if the advice is good, the tension of the game, the fear of holding up players behind and the lack of practice all add pressure and negativity to the enjoyment of the game. Jim Randall, a student of mine, tried to teach his wife on the course. “She’s so bad, she hits the ball three times before I can move the cart. Take her, please.” At my first lesson with Mary Randall she confessed that Jim’s constant nagging and “how to” tips made her nervous and desperate. She couldn’t concentrate nor enjoy their rounds together.
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Ron Skubisz, Golf Course Manager & PGA Golf Pro 845 N. Second Avenue in Pottawatomie Park, St. Charles 630-584-8356 www.pottawatomiegc.com How to Play Golf as a Family Having fun is most important when introducing your children to the game of golf. Let’s take a tip from the master of family entertainment – DisneyTM, which continually stresses the need to view the world through the eyes of a child. By playing from the same tees and using clubs that will travel the same distance as your child’s stroke, you will get to spend quality time during the round and create a realistic goal for your child of hitting shots further than you. I highly recommend practic-
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Rob Hutzler, PGA Professional Certified Personal Coach GolfTec - Des Plaines 353 N. River Road, Des Plaines 847-803-GOLF www.GolfCenterDesPlaines.com Properly Fit Clubs Are Just As Important For Junior Golfers Properly fit equipment is a critical component in the development of all junior golfers. The variety of clubs available today makes this process much easier than 20 or 30 years ago when juniors were given their parents old clubs. Juniors playing with cut-down or clubs that are clearly too long for them will result in frustration, poor swing mechanics, and the start of bad habits. Clubs that are cut-down will be improperly balanced or much too heavy to swing properly. Grips that are too big will also make it difficult to swing properly and hit the ball at the target. A certified fitter will make sure they’re using the proper clubs for their age and height. Junior clubs are available based on age and height. A set of junior clubs will only last at most a couple seasons before they grow into the next set. A junior set consists of 3–7 clubs, and is relatively inexpensive compared to an adult set. Some companies offer a trade-in value as the child outgrows their current clubs and needs the next size up. Taking the step of seeing a PGA Professional or certified fitter will result in a happy and successful golfer. May/June 2019
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t happens all too fast: one minute, you’re wiping up the crumbs from the first-birthday cake smash. A few whirlwind years later, your precocious preschooler brings home a stack of birthday party invitations penned by parents you’ve never met. Party evites invade your inbox and group texts detailing last-minute party plans zip back and forth with the urgency of national security missives. Your child has hit the birthday party scene, and it’s hoppin’. Given that kid birthday parties are big business—the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions reports the kids’ party venues charge an average of $370 per party; add in decorations, food, and favors, and costs can easily top $500—it’s understandable that parents want to get it right. That’s easier said than done, though. Parents 34 celebrate!
bring different expectations, cultural norms, communication styles, and budgets into the party planning process, and etiquette can fall through the cracks, says Jacqueline Whitmore, an internationally-recognized etiquette expert, author and founder of The Protocol School of Palm Beach. And the increasingly paperless world of party communications leaves room for etiquette missteps; per online stationer Punchbowl, 73 percent of parents prefer to send online invitations. While there’s no formula for the “perfect” party, avoiding these party planning pitfalls keeps the focus where it belongs—celebrating your not-so-little-one’s big day. RSVP reframe In today’s uber-connected world, responding to party invites has never been easier; email, texting, or simply checking a box on a webbased evite takes all of 30 seconds. But these days, many guests mistakenly consider RSVPs optional, says Whitmore. This leaves the party-planning parents to guestimate the guest list, or track down and re-contact all invited guests’ parents about whether they’ll attend. And nobody has time for that. “It gets frustrating when people don’t reply at all, or respond ‘maybe’ but don’t update as to whether they’ll come or not,” says Raina Johnson, a Tacoma mom of three boys. suburban family | subfam.com
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laxed socializing. That means you don’t need the bounce house, band, slip n’ slide, pizzamaking station, and petting zoo. One to two “main event” activities, with a quieter option like crafting or coloring for overstimulated kiddos, is festive without feeling forced. Scale back on decorations, too, says mom of two Yin Chang, co-owner of L3 Academy, a Montclair, New Jersey learning center that hosts STEM birthday parties. “Kids either completely ignore decorations, or they look at them for five seconds.” Skip the sibs As soon as invitations go out, the “siblings welcome?” queries come in.And some parents will show up with their entire brood in tow. This stressful scenario stretches party budgets and party hosts’ patience, because some parties are simply more enjoyable on a smaller scale. “We do small birthday parties at our house, and if child comes with a sibling or two and both parents, the party triples in size for food, gift bags, and activities,” Gretchen Coulson Smith, Tacoma mom of two, says. Party activities aren’t always well-suited to younger sibs, says Chang. Her parties can involve experiments with chemicals; though not toxic or dangerous, they’re not designed for
toddlers. “We put a minimum age on those party invitations, for safety reasons,” she ways. Avoid this sticky subject by clearly addressing paper invitation to the invited child, says Whitmore. This gets trickier for evites, which may not allow senders to specific which child the invite is for. In those cases, a quick email or text with “We hope Ameila can attend Jake’s party!” can spare an awkward back-and-forth later on. On the other hand, “the more the merrier” parents can let guests know that sibs can attend with a simple “siblings welcome!” note on the invitation. When you’re not sure— because of limited space at your venue, for example—write “please inquire about siblings” to head off sibling surprises. And if sibs aren’t on the guest list, consider making the party a “drop-off ” celebration (also, of course, indicated on the invitation); parents with young kids may not be able to stay for the party if they need to keep their other children at home. Goodie bags gone bad Goodie bags filled with dollar-store junk irk Amy Hussey, a Tenino mom of two. “Keep it consumable so it doesn’t add to the clutter!” Or skip goodie bags entirely—most families won’t miss them. If you just bear to abandon giveaways, consider a copy of the birthday child’s favorite book, a packet of seeds or a bulb to plant, a single can of Play-doh, crayons and small notepad, or a take-home craft like a hair barrette or a bookmark. A party favor that fosters family time or quiet play after the excitement of a party will be welcomed by guests’ parents— who may be inspired to reciprocate when their child’s party rolls around. Festive fetes for every guest If your child has special needs or special dietary restrictions, let the party host know when you RSVP. When you’re the host, ask parents of children with special needs how you can make their child more comfortable at the party; if you’re not sure which children may need accommodations or special foods, check with your child’s teacher. Parents of children with restricted diets often assume that party food will be off-limits to their child, and may bring their own; if party fare will be allergen-free, let parents know on the invitation. Party locales that tend to be accessible for guests with mobility limitations include children’s museums, bookstores (some have party rooms or meeting rooms), libraries, craft stores, and accessible parks and playgrounds; a simple park outing, arts-and-crafts party, or story time celebration makes for an manageable soiree that’s enjoyable for all.
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Main Event Entertainment Main Event Entertainment Is the most FUN you can have under one roof! Enjoy multilevel laser tag, fun-filled bowling and an arcade gallery with 100+ arcade games! We are your event destination with packages for team building, corporate events and stress-free birthday parties. MAIN EVENT HOFFMAN ESTATES: 2575 Pratum Ave., Hoffman Estates, IL 60192. (847) 645-1111. MAIN EVENT WARRENVILLE: 28248 Diehl Road, Warrenville, IL 60555. (630) 393-9400. For more information, visit www.mainevent.com
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areas. Party package includes private room, pizza, drinks, cupcakes and LEGO Mini Build for each guest. ($25 per person, reservations required 3 weeks in advance) 601 N. Martingale Rd., Schaumburg, IL. Visit chicago.legolanddiscoverycenter.com or call (847) 592-9708 for more information. [See our ad on Page 7.]
Kohl Children's Museum Another year older and another year smarter! Make your child's next birthday party one to remember by providing the gift of learning in a fun, unique environment that your kids and guests will love. Flexible packages all include full-day admission for your guests, choice of party length, and curbside assistance for set-up and teardown. Food options are completely your choice as well! 2100 Patriot Blvd, Glenview. For more information, call (847) 832-6923 or visit www.kcmgc.org/birthdays.
Funtopia Funtopia hosts the most FUNbelievable Birthday Parties! Our packages offer a unique way for kids to have fun and be active on awesome attractions while parents can relax and enjoy the great atmosphere.Two FUNtastic locations: Glenview: • 2050 Tower Dr. • 224-432-5435 • www.funtopiaworld.com/glenview Naperville: • 2639 Aurora Ave. #103 • 630718-4327 • www.funtopiaworld.com/naperville. [See our ad on the Inside Front Cover.]
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Tropical Sno name. We specialize in private parties, Girl Scout badge workshops, fundraising and corporate events. Be the “hostess with the mostess” and book us for your next awesome event or visit our “beachy surf side” themed shop for your next sweet summer treat! Our customers are at the heart of everything we do! 7667 S. Harlem Ave. Bridgeview, IL 60455. 708-458-2216. www.tropicalsnodaze.com
Fleetwood Roller Rink Fleetwood Roller Rink Fleetwood Roller Rink is a family owned business. Our venue hosts public skating, birthday parties (our specialty) private parties and fundraisers. We promote family fun for all ages. For “health sake, roller skate.” Come visit us and join in our fun. Skating lessons available every Saturday at 1 p.m. Located at 7231 W Archer Ave, Summit, IL 60501. Call 708-458-0300. Check for our ongoing specials and public skating times at www.fleetwoodrollerrink.com Like us at facebook.com/FleetwoodRollerRink
Safari Land Let Your Adventure Begin! Safari Land has everything you need for a complete adventure. Whether it’s bowling, video games, rollercoaster, kiddie carts, food or other fun, Safari Land is the place for your party. Come ride the tiger terror...take a spin in our 360 degree, full-motion, 3D flight simulator, play in our soft play area, or throw some strikes during cosmic bowling. Buy a wristband for only $10 (see details on ad). Contact us to book your next adventure of a lifetime. 701 W. North Avenue, Villa Park. 630-530-4649. Visit www.safarilandfun.com May/June 2019
THE PLACE WHERE AWESOME LIVES A PARTY YOUR GUESTS WILL NEVER FORGET! Kohl Children’s Museum knows that birthdays are a big deal. To celebrate your child’s special day, choose a fun environment filled with play, learning and exploration! New flexible packages include private room rental in the Museum and full-day admission for all your guests. Less hassle and headache for you, and more fun for them! Kohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago • 2100 Patriot Blvd., Glenview • (847) 832-6600 • kcmgc.org
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Mon Ami Gabi Mon Ami Gabi is the perfect place to host your wedding or next special event. From bridal showers to rehearsal dinners to business gatherings, you'll work side-by-side with our seasoned Catering Manager Jessica to plan your special event. With two private rooms located off the main dining room, both feature glass paneled French doors, deep mahogany wood, rich leather banquettes and a mosaic tile floor. Treat your guests to our signature Steak Frites, boutique French wine pairings and decadent dessert. Contact Jessica today at jcavanah@leye.com. Mon Ami Gabi is located at the east side of Oakbrook Center mall, near Neiman Marcus at 260 Oakbrook Center Oak Brook, IL 60523. [See our ad in Dining Out section.]
Sweet Street Candies and Goodies Sweet Street Candies and Goodies is an old fashion candy store that carries nostalgic candy, a wide variety of chocolates, imported licorice and super premium scooped ice cream. Pick from favorites you remember as a kid. We'll custom design any special occasion gift basket from your candy and gift item selection. We specialize in unique favors, corporate gifts, candy buffets and ice cream sundaes to go.
Call us to order gifts for family, friends, clients or for your next business event. Stop in for a sample at 17 W. St. Charles Rd., Lombard. 630627-8510. (Buy One Get One FREE Ice Cream Cone when you bring in our ad.]
Rock ‘n’ Kids It's party time! Kid Rock 'n' Roll music and dance parties are for children 1-6 years! We take our fun on the road and bring the party to you! During our 45-minute program, your party guests will have a blast with our kid-friendly rhythm instruments and movement props, and will participate in a musical parade, parachute games, a freeze dance, a balloon drop, and much more! From toddler songs to the most current dance songs for little ones, we have it all! Wiggle, giggle, dance and play the Kid Rock way! Contact us for our current party specials! www.rockitkids. com/847-961-6584.
Odyssey Fun World The place for out of this world family fun for all ages! Plan your next birthday party here. Boasting 150+ arcade and redemption games, a 4-story soft play center, Laser Tag, numerous exciting indoor rides, and great food! All summer long we offer Go
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Chateau Orleans Banquets Chateau Orleans Banquets is the elegant banquet hall directly attached to Chuck’s Southern Comforts Cafe in Darien. Not only does it make the perfect destination for weddings, it also can accommodate business meetings, special events, private functions and so much more. The room which can hold up to 300 people can also be divided into different sizes as well to accommodate parties of any size! The room features a spacious dance floor, a stage and a bar. The food is exclusively provided by Chuck’s and the menu offers a wide array of choices for you and your guests. Be sure to take advantage of our newly renovated Gazebo which makes for a perfect picture spot in the spring and summer! For booking and pricing contact James and Jackie our Banquet Managers at 331-431-4000 or visit our website at www.chateauorleansbanquets.com for more information.
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the event. It’s a great way to get to know your neighbors better. There’s no need for formal invitations. Just print and distribute the flyer with all the details and slip them under doors of all your neighbors doors 4 to 5 weeks prior. Fun and Games Provide simple age appropriate activities for kids to do while parents/adults visit. Some suggestions to consider: set up and supervise a bouncy house, obstacle course, sprinkler or slip-n-slide, chalk drawing, Bozo buckets and bean bag games. Provide some background music or a karaoke machine to help break the ice. Encourage the talent in your neighborhood to come forward to entertain the troops such as musicians, magicians. suburban family | subfam.com
• Barbecues - organizers purchase all that is needed and neighbors provide the money; everyone brings his or her own meat. • Picnics -- everyone brings their own meal; • Pot luck - everyone brings one dish; • Catered -- everyone shares the cost and the food is purchased. • Ask families to bring their own beverages (BYOB) for adults and kids. Set up a table for condiments and paper products. Ask people to bring their lawn chairs, blankets, and a tent if they prefer. You’re going to be having so much fun, your kids will want to stay up playing after the sun goes down. So make sure you can still see where the kids are by passing out glow sticks or just have a basket of cheap flashlights for the kids (and fun-loving grown-ups) for playing flashlight tag. celebrate! 41
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By Laura Lyles Reagan I didn’t get to give her the proper good-bye I had hoped for. I didn’t get to impart a week’s worth of wisdom about how girls could triangulate, form clicks and leave somebody out. I didn’t get to emphasize that even though there was limited cell phone contact that I would write her every day on the camp email. We had been so busy gathering everything on her “to pack” list and evaluating the “don’t bring” list that I really hadn’t taken care of the emotional part, the potential separation anxiety. My daughter was a little worried about me with the accident but when I told her I was fine, she gathered her sleeping bag, pillows and duffle bag, hugged me and headed happily to the van bound for her summer adventure. Reflecting later, I saw the separation anxiety was all mine. She had a wonderful time, even though there was a “mean girl” incident or two. She learned to stand up for herself or let go of issues that were not that important to her (a valuable life lesson). When she saw other kids getting email and she didn’t have any the first two days, she quickly figured out the system and started corresponding with me. I had the camp’s emergency contact numbers if there were any real need to communicate quickly with her. All was truly well, whether I felt like it or not. suburban family | subfam.com
As school teachers, nurses at doctor’s offices or summer camp counselors will tell you, most often the parents are the source of anxiety, not the kids themselves. Separation anxiety in the first year of a baby’s life and then later as preschoolers is a normal part of childhood development. I confess, separation anxiety about a ten year old off to summer camp is all about the parent. In hopes of helping anxious mom’s everywhere and in a therapeutic desire to share what I know now and proverbially wish someone would have shared with me then, here are some helpful tips, mom to mom. 1. Prepare an emergency communication plan. Be careful not to alarm your child. Simply tell her that you have emergency numbers for the camp and you will contact her if you need to for an emergency. 2. Talk about communication expectations. Review the camps policies. Most camps allow family email. Some don’t allow cell phones or only allow them at specified times.Tell her you will be happy to receive any email and you will likely email her but tell her also that you want her to have a good time and understand that she may get busy. May/June 2019
3. Trust your parenting. Communicate confidence about your child’s ability to solve social problems. You have raised a respectful child. Trust that your parenting is being internalized. Trust that any social lessons she is learning will help prepare her for the real world. For example, working with people we don’t like and finding a way to get along is a valuable life skill at any age.
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4. Make your own plans. Be sure to plan and execute a plan to have some adult fun while your child is away.This is a great time to do things you don’t normally get to do when there is a heavier family schedule. It is also a great time while one child is away to focus special attention on another child or children. 5. Give a positive good bye message. Short loving good byes are best. Exude confidence and tell your child to have a good time. Finally, don’t and dad, 1you12/15/17 can SUBFAM FILLworry small mom 12.17:Layout enjoy summer camp time too!
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ids might count down to summer vacation all year, but for parents, the last school bell can signal stress about finding affordable summer childcare. Summer camps are a great option. You will find many great options to choose from in this section.
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
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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. [See our ad on the Inside Back Cover.]
Willowbrook Ice Arena
Our new facility is offering hockey classes, public skating, and figure skating classes. The next Skate School summer session starts June 17th and runs thru August 14th. Call for details about our summer sessions. Our Learn to Skate Program is managed by former Team USA, National/International Medalist & World Team Member Figure Skating Director Mary Beth Marley. (mbmarley@willowbrookicearena.com). Located at 201 63rd Street, Willowbrook. www.willowbrookicearena.com
DanceDuo
DanceDuo is the home of Ballroom dance, Latin and Standard styles. We offer ProAm, social dance nights, competitive, special occasion dances, private and group classes. Everyone from the age of 3 - 100 years young can learn, excel and enjoy the dance. Our professional instructors will teach you step by step to develop your dancing skills. DanceDuo provides themed dance parties for your child’s birthday! Summer Dance camps at DanceDuo studio (ages 4-12) and Lakeside Cabins/Three Oaks (ages 8-16) are intensive but fun dancer’s technique and stamina improvement. All levels dancers are welcome! Located at 635 Executive Drive, Willowbrook. 630-455-0524. www.danceduostudio.com
Salt Creek Ballet
Salt Creek Ballet provides excellence in dance education all year long. High level training also available for the summer: Join us for up to TWO WEEKS of Fairy Tale Ballet Camp and/ or Creative Ballet Camp (July 22-August 2, M-F) for ages 3-7. Weekly ballet classes (June 44 active kids
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10-July 19) also offered for ages 3-8. More information & other classes: http://saltcreekballet.org/2019-summer-schedule, (630) 7691199, 98 E Chicago Ave, Westmont, IL 60559.
Camp Invention®
Unmask your child’s creativity this summer in the all-new Camp Invention® program, Supercharged™, where children build 21st-century skills and transform their wild imaginations into epic creations. Campers in grades K-6 will code and program futuristic robots, explore radio frequencies and unearth ancient fossils. Local educators will lead these innovative, hands-on STEM activities that build collaboration and creative problem-solving skills. Visit www.invent.org/camp or call 800968-4332 to register. Use promo code PLAY15LISTING to save $15 (expires 5/10).
Camp Naper
Naper Settlement, an award-winning outdoor museum, is a cultural campus of life-long learning, discovery and fun for all ages. Sprawled across 13-acres, visitors can explore its beautiful grounds and 30 historic buildings. Families can bring their little ones to the Early Learning Playscape and splash pad, or sign up their curious camper for a summer camp program. Visit Naper Settlement April through October for the museum’s summer hours open Tuesday-Saturday 10 AM-4 PM and Sunday 1-4 PM (closed on Mondays).Located at 523 S. Webster St. Naperville, IL. For more information, call 630.420.6010 or visit www.NaperSettlement.org.
Rock ‘n’ Kids
Calling all toddlers to sing, dance and play the Rock ‘n’ Kids way! Tot Rock and Kid Rock are structured music and movement programs for children ages 1-5 that use a unique approach to music education! Since 1995, Rock ‘n’ Kids has been educating young children through imaginative play, sensory integration, fine and gross motor skills, and socialization. A variety of rhythm instruments and movement props are utilized and a new educational theme is implemented each session! Classes offered at park districts in the Chicago-land area. Mobile music and dance parties also available! www. rockitkids.com/847-961-6584. May/June 2019
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Waldorf School of DuPage
Remember childhood summers full of joy? Building forts, exploring, catching frogs and making mud pies? How about Drama and Dance? Music? Arts and Crafts? Cooking? At the Waldorf School of DuPage we think these things should be an integral part of every child’s summer experience. Please join us on our 6-acre property filled with fields, trees, gardens, and forest and let your child experience the magic of summer for themselves. We offer eleven 1 week sessions starting June 3rd. Pick one week, several weeks or all summer! Child care is offered through 6 pm in a homelike environment. Sign-up soon, space is limited! See our unique variety of camps at: www.waldorfdupage.org/camp-waldorf or call 630-836-9400.
coding and robotics, build problem-solving & critical thinking skills, gain confidence, and have a blast with friends! Code Ninjas offers 10 different Technology Camps including Drone Programming, Minecraft Create, Game Builders Club and more! Camps are great for beginners and experienced learners ages 7-14. Register today! www.codeninjas.com (See our ad on BACK COVER.)
Frank Lloyd Wright Trust Summer Camps
Building Story Through Design, a weeklong summer camp for grades 3-5 and 6-8 in June and July, invites participants to design, build and innovate in Frank Lloyd Wright’s own drafting room. The Trust is also offering 5 Sites + 5 Works, a day camp for high school students. Students will visit 5 Wright sites in the Chicago area and create work onsite in response to their experience of Wright’s design. Register now at flwright.org.
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Transform your child’s love for technology and video games into an exciting learning adventure! Code Ninjas camps offer an interactive and fun environment for children to learn
Saint Ignatius College Prep offers a wide variety of athletic and academic programs for students. Our camps and courses are engaging, enjoyable, and challenging in the tradition of Saint Ignatius College Prep. Choose from “Summer with the Pack” athletic camp opportunities for students beginning in the 3rd grade, our “Taste of Ignatius” academic enrichment program for rising 7th and 8th grade students, and our High School academic offerings. 1076 W. Roosevelt Rd., Chicago, IL 60608. Visit www.ignatius.org/academics/ summer-school for details and registration.
Lewis University
Lewis University is an innovative and forward-thinking Catholic university offering market-relevant undergraduate and graduate programs to 6,500 students. Sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, Lewis University is nationally recognized for preparing intellectually engaged, ethically grounded, globally connected and socially responsible graduates. Visit www.lewisu.edu for further information.
Hearts to Art
Each year, Hearts to Art welcomes a group of campers (two two-week sessions, one for kids ages 7-10 and another for kids ages 1114), all of whom have lost one or both parents. Campers get to participate in acting classes, dance and music lessons, and small group “healing” sessions with counselors. Hearts to Art is a completely unique and very necessary program that attracts young peo46 active kids
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ple from Chicago, from the suburbs, and from across the country. The Auditorium Theatre, 50 E Ida B Wells Dr. Chicago. Camp costs just $50 per camper per session (and scholarship opportunities are also available). Applications can be found online at auditoriumtheatre.org/ education/hearts-to-art-summer-camp/
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The goal of the camp is to create a fun environment for girls to learn or advance their basketball skills. We will focus on the fundamentals of the game both on the offensive and defensive end. We offer camps for all ages:Youth, Jr. High and High School age girls. For more information: www.elmhurstwbbcamps.com
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Little Mountain Community Theatre
Children entering grades 2-8 in the fall are invited to join us Mondays through Fridays, June 17-28, for a two-week theatrical immersion while rehearsing for a production of Peter Pan Jr. Participants will learn lessons in teamwork, responsibility, and self-confidence. Singing, dancing, and acting will be an integral part of the program with a final performance in the Lemont High School Performing Arts Center. Space is limited.Visit www.littlemountaintheatre.org for details
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Ready for summer and looking for a camp for your son or daughter, well the Great Lakes Volleyball Center is the place to go. We have summer camps in June and July for all ages.We offer 1/2 day and full day camps. The Great Lakes Center has 12 indoor courts, great staff and is air-conditioned! The Great Lakes Volleyball Center is located at 579 N. Oakhurst Drive, Aurora, IL. 60502. For more info call 630-898-6400 or visit www.greatlakescenter. SUBFAM small 12.17:Layout 1 12/15/17 com or FILL email claudine@greatlakescenter.com
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Overshadowed Theatrical Productions - Spend your summer at one of these amazing camp opportunities at Overshadowed Theatrical Productions with locations in Schaumburg, Elk Grove Village and Medinah, Illinois. Each student will participate in workshops that will increase their skills, but also perform at the end of camp! For more information visit the website at www.overshadowed.org or send an email to reba.hervas@overshadowed.org.
The Hanover Park Park District offers a verity of themed summer camps, including; Adventure Camp, Discovery Camp, Teen Camp, Sports & Splash Camp, Camp Sunrise and Camp Sunset. Summer Camp is for ages 4-14 and is divided into age groups. Bus services also available for every camp, call 630.837.2468 for more information or click hpparks.org. Register online or visit our administration office at 1919 Walnut Ave. Hanover Park IL, 60133.
Welcome to Soccer Made in America Training Camp, a high quality program for players 4 - 17. The SMIA training program is designed to provide the most complete soccer training for both individual players and teams of all levels and abilities. Each camp is designed to teach players proper technical and tactical skills while enjoying playing the game of soccer. The SMIA clinicians are well recognized for providing personal attention to every participant. Since 1984 thousands of children have kicked the ball for the first time in a Soccer Made in America training program. Many have gone to compete at collegiate, professional, Olympic and national team levels. Come experience a great week at a Soccer Made in America camp. For camp schedule go to www.smia.com or call 630-257-6900 for more information.
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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hen it comes time to pack for camp, let the kids do the work! Kids need to know what they are taking to camp. Make sure your kid can handle the bag himself. Choose a bag your kid can carry, roll or drag by himself. I’m not saying he won’t have any help, but he needs to get into the mindset that his stuff is his responsibility. A light weight duffel is simple, roomy, and squashable under a bunk.
dure for getting the medication to the nurse.
• Pack stationery and postcards. Put stamps on the envelopes. Have your child address some of the envelopes before he/she goes to camp with your home address as well as friends and relatives. • Let your child take a stuffed animal if he/ she wants. Many children put them on their beds. • Send along pictures of your family and pets. Your child can show them to his bunk mates. • Pack a disposable camera instead of an expensive one. Be sure to write your child’s name on the camera. • Clearly label your child’s suitcase, duffle or trunk.
• Every camp sends a list of things to bring to camp. Follow the list. • Don’t buy expensive clothing for camp. Clothes at camp tend to get dirty; that is just the nature of being in the outdoors. • Pack towels, sheets and pillowcases you don’t mind throwing away. • Pack extra underwear, socks, and t-shirts. • Kids get dirtier and wetter at camp than anyone expects, and you never know what the laundry situation will be. • Take old shoes, gym shoes or hiking boots. Camp is not the place to “break-in” new shoes. • Double up on hats and sunglasses. • Sun protection is a must, and replacements from the camp store might be cheesy and/ or expensive. • Take a laundry bag, rain poncho, water bottle, sun block, insect repellent, flashlight, shower supplies and toiletries. • Put shower supplies and toiletries in a plastic bucket or “shower” container so it is easy to carry to the bathhouse. • Put the camper’s name on everything from clothes to toothpaste. Use a permanent non-washable ink pad or marking pen. • Make sure all medication is in the original container and clearly marked. Know the proceMay/June 2019
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Try a New Career in a Year By Pam Molnar
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nytime is a great time to reevaluate your career goals. Growth is a normal cycle of life. In the spring, things that have been dormant flourish once again, each time more vibrant and strong then they were in the past. Whatever your education path was to this point – some college, college graduate, military duty, trade school or straight to motherhood – it is never too late to learn something new. Continued learning is important not only for your own self-improvement, but for the growth of your family. Reeducation will help you to get a better job and better your financial situation, but consider the beneficial lesson you are teaching your children. By example, you are teaching them to adapt to change, to find balance in life, to take risks and to step outside their comfort zone. If you are in the market for a new career, consider these mom-friendly options. Depending on 50 education central
the path you choose, classes are offered in a traditional classroom setting, online or in a handson learning environment.These flexible learning options are available at an affordable price and will have you working in a new industry in about a year.Take a look at our suggestions below. 1. Real Estate Agent – This is one of the most affordable re-education option for a new career. Classes are offered through local real estate firms as accelerated courses (2-3 weeks), home study or classroom learning. Each state has different requirements, but the average course time requires 90-135 hours, plus 30 post-license hours. According to Simply Hired, the average real estate agent makes $33,000 their first year. 2. Cosmetologist – This licensure covers hairdresser, colorist, makeup artist, nail technician and esthetician. Depending on the state you are working in, the programs require 1200-2100 hours of education. Classes are flexible and include daytime, evening and weekend hours and can be completed in one to two years. If you are looking to spend less time and money, the nail technician program ranges from 600-750 hours for completion. The salary range for a Cosmetologist is $16,000-$44,000 according to Payscale.com. 3. Radiologic Technologist – With this degree, you can perform diagnostic imaging exams and administer radiation treatments. suburban family | subfam.com
Most community colleges offer an associate’s degree, which is a two year program. However, if you already have a college degree, many of your general education classes should transfer, allowing you to complete your degree in less time. According to Salary.com, the median income of a Radiologic Technologist is $52,216. 4. Medical Assistant – If you are interested in the medical field down the road, this is a great foot in the door.The career outlook for a Medical Assistant is better than average – 23% growth over the next 10 years according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics. The job entails administrative and clinical tasks in hospitals and physician’s offices.You can be certified in a year and go back to complete your associates degree, if desired, after you are employed. Median salary for a Medical Assistant is $30,590. 5. Dental Hygienist – This is the person you have the most interaction with at the dentist office. The amount of time it takes to complete this program through a community college depends on your previous education. Both two and four year degrees are accepted in the industry. Some community colleges even offer 2+2 plans, allowing you to obtain a bachelor’s degree for the cost of community college classes. According to Payscale.com, the earnings of a Dental Hygienist is $46,775 to $87,356. 6. Dog Groomer – Did you know that most dog groomers are women? The average May/June 2019
dog grooming school teaches safety, proper use of grooming tools and breed standards in a hands-on learning environment much like a Cosmetologist. The program time averages 500 hours to certification. Sadly, many states do not regulate a licensure program for dog groomers. Payscale.com reports that the average dog groomer makes between $18,119 and $47,673. Since dog groomers split their pay with the shop owner, there is greater income potential for dog groomers who are self-employed. 7. Bookkeeper – If you don’t have the time to get an advanced accounting degree, why not start with a bookkeeping certificate? A bookkeeper, otherwise known as a para professional accountant, assists business owners with general accounting proce-
dures, payroll and tax preparation under the assistance of a CPA. It takes approximately 18 months and $6500 to complete the program through a community college and often includes opportunity for job placement. According to the Accounting Training and Testing Center, bookkeepers make between $38,500 and $57,250 per year. 8. Computer and Internetworking Technologies – There are many opportunities in this field and often requires less than a year for certification. The most common positions are in network security and support and system specialists. In other words, these are the people who set up and maintain large computer systems. Depending on your certification, you can expect to make $36,000 - $75,000 according to Payscale.com.
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Children of Peace Catholic School Children of Peace School is a small, diverse learning community with a 15:1 student to teacher ratio. Our graduates matriculate to some of the most competitive high schools in the city and suburbs. We are the only Catholic school in the state providing a comprehensive educational program for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Our community partners include Big Shoulders Fund, University of Illinois Chicago, Rush Medical Center, and St Ignatius High School. 1900 W. Taylor, Chicago, IL 60612. For information contact Lydia Nantwi, Interim Principal: lnantwi@childrenofpeaceschool.org, 312-243-8189. www.Childrenofpeacechicago.org
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family wellness A child’s health encompasses physical, mental and social well-being. It is important to maintain good overall health in children so they grow and develop appropriately. My grandfather used to say, “if you have your health you have everything.” If you and your child are healthy, you will have more energy, lower medical costs, improved moods, and live longer. Here are some ways to promote healthy habits within your child: Create a Bedtime Routine and Regular Bedtime: Sleep helps your brain function properly which improves learning. Studies show sleep deficiency increases the risk of obesity, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Receiving the proper amount of sleep promotes appropriate growth and development, improves social interactions and increases immunity against diseases.
By Cheryl Maguire Another way to help your child receive the proper amount of sleep is to have a bedtime routine a half-hour before the expected sleep time. This routine will help your child relax which would then lead to falling asleep easier. Some suggested bedtime routines are reading, a warm bath, drawing, listening to soothing music or other calming activities.
NIH recommends school-age children and teens should sleep for 9-10 hours per night. Bad sleep habits will affect both your physical and emotional health. One way to ensure your child is receiving enough sleep is to create a scheduled bedtime based on when they need to wake up in the morning. If you maintain the same bedtime every night it will be easier to fall asleep and create a healthy habit.
Read Food Labels: According to the CDC childhood obesity has more than tripled since
1970. Childhood obesity has both short and long term effects on a child’s physical, social and emotional health. For this reason, it is important for a child to maintain a healthy weight. Reading and understanding food labels is a way for a child to figure out if a food is healthy to eat. The food label will demonstrate the number of calories, sugar, fat content and also break down the percent of the recommended daily intake to help create a balanced diet. It also
At Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago, our mission is simple: deliver world-class care to children who need it most – regardless of their ability to pay. For over 90 years, thousands of families with children in need of orthopaedic care, specialized plastic surgery, cleft lip and palate repair, physical rehabilitation, and spinal cord injury care have come through our doors with hopes of finding the very best pediatric specialty care. Under our roof, those hopes are answered every day — by physicians, nurses, and specialists using the latest technology, innovative research, and a collaborative, family-centered approach. It’s how
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helps to become more aware of what you are eating since you might think a food is healthy only to learn it isn’t after reading the food label. You can find free printable worksheets to help your child understand a balanced diet here.
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Exercise with Your Kids: The CDC recommends children and teens should be physically active for 60 minutes per day.The physical activity should include aerobic, strengthening and bone strengthening activities. If you exercise with your child and select something you both view as fun, you will be more likely to do it. Some suggested family activities are walking, running, hiking, dancing, biking, and a workout class or video. Create a weekly scheduled routine to incorporate it into your life which would create a healthy habit.
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Limit Screen Time: Screen time consists of watching television, playing video games or using electronic devices. When a child is in front of a screen they are typically sedentary and not interacting with others. A research study at UCLA found when kids have too much screen time they have difficulty understanding other people’s emotions. Dr. Leonard Epstein studied the effects of limiting screen time in obese children.The findings demonstrate when screen time is limited the children consumed 300-1500 fewer calories. Both of these research studies demonstrate the importance of limiting screen time to help your child socially interact with others, eat fewer calories and be more physically active.
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Discuss Physical and Emotional Safety: According to the CDC one of the leading causes of death in children is car accidents. One study found over 600,000 children did not use the proper car seat or seat belt which could prevent death during a car accident. Other accidental deaths include drowning, fire/ burns, guns, poisoning, and suffocation. To prevent injuries and death it is important to discuss safety issues regarding all of these potentially dangerous situations.
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Be a Healthy Role Model: Children and teens model their parent’s positive and negative behaviors. Research conducted at Duke University found kids were more likely to eat well and exercise if their parent modeled those behaviors. If you model a healthy lifestyle, your child will most likely lead one as well.
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Encourage Social Interactions: It is important to encourage your child to develop healthy relationships with peers and adults. Problem-solving, managing friendships, and understanding emotions are necessary for a child’s positive mental health. These skills will also enable a child to learn more effectively in the classroom.
Children and teenager may be in situations when they are offered drugs or subjected to physical or sexual abuse. It is important to discuss with your child healthy and appropriate relationships.
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“How many miles are you cycling today?” The Spin teacher shouted out the question to the class and then people yelled back 18, 20, 21. “It’s important to create a goal of how many miles you will cycle so you can work towards your goal during the class. You will work out harder if you have a goal.” I’m a fitness fanatic, who works out on average six days a week. There is so much information out there about fitness and nutrition sometimes I’m left wondering, who is correct? So I asked two of my favorite instructors, for their advice on the topic. “You really are what you eat. You can work out all you want to but if you do not eat properly it will not matter,” says Rosann Doherty a Pilates and Spin instructor for the past ten years at various gyms. She is also a certificated personal trainer and nutritionist and owns a private personal training business. Doherty explains that the number one nutrition fact she offers people is, “What you look like is based 90% on what you eat.” Aileen Marino, who taught step and kickboxing classes for six years, mantra for fitness and life in general is, “have fun.” She says, “Avoid using a scale. People often become discouraged from exercising if their weight remains the same. A better indicator of your body size is how well your clothes fit you.” Eat Breakfast Doherty stresses the importance of eating breakfast. She says, “Eating breakfast jump starts your engine. Breakfast should be the 54 fitness first
biggest meal of the day. When you avoid breakfast your body struggles for the rest of the day to make up for the lost meal.” Drink Water Both Doherty and Marino agree drinking water helps to keep you hydrated, especially when exercising and prevents you from overeating. Doherty says, “Your body requires 64 oz of water per day. When you exercise you should drink 8 oz for every 20 minutes of activity.” Often people mistake dehydration for hunger which leads to unnecessary eating. People tend to drink more calories than they realize which leads to weight gain. Doherty says, “Water contains 0 calories. It is important to note coffee and sugary drinks are diacritics. When you drink these drinks you should also drink 8 oz of water to replace the fluid you lost.” Eat Often In addition to drinking water, it is important to eat small meals every two to three hours. Doherty says, “Eating this often helps maintain your sugar levels at an even keel. Maintaining your sugar levels will sustain your metabolism and energy levels. You also will prevent overeating since you feel full.” Eat Healthy Fats When you eat often, include healthy fats. Doherty says, “Often people avoid eating foods with fat since they think it will lead to weight gain. Eating healthy fats helps you to feel full and burns fat. Healthy fats can be found in nuts, fish, and olive/canola/flaxseed oil. When eating nuts, you should aim for two tablespoons per day.” Interval and Strength Training In relation to fitness, Doherty stresses the suburban family | subfam.com
importance of internal and strength training. She explains that interval training is when you raise your heart rate for short periods of time during your cardiovascular workout. Strength training is when you use weights or some type of resistance during your workout. Doherty says, “Both types of training help to strengthen your heart and lungs which in turn causes you to burn more calories for several days after your workout.” She explains that when you work out at a steady aerobic pace without intervals you will burn fat during your workout only as opposed to several days of a higher caloric burn with interval and strength training. She also says, “When you are strength training you build muscles which then, in turn, burns fat. You also burn more fat then you would during an aerobic exercise.” Stretch Marino begins and ends all her classes with a minimum of five minutes of stretching. She says “It is important to stretch before and after working out to prevent injuries. Stretching also helps to increase your flexibility.” Avoid Comparisons Marino feels that you should avoid comparisons to other people. She says, “Often people become frustrated when they compare their fitness level to other people. Everyone’s bodies are distinctive and respond differently to training.” Have Fun Marino says, “Whatever exercise routine you chose, it is important to have fun while doing it. You will make a commitment to exercise if you enjoy it.” May/June 2019
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Techno Trot 5K Run/Walk and Kids’ Half-Mile Run. Winthrop Harbor. runsignup.com. Cinco de Miler 5-Mile Run. Chicago. cincodemiler. com. Superhero Hustle 5K Run and 2-Mile Walk. Villa Park. eastersealsdfvr.org/runforthekids. Hanover Township Sprint 2 Spring 5K Run/Walk. Elgin. sprint2spring.com. Run to Remember 5K Run/Walk and Kids’ Run. Chicago. cpdmemorial.org. A Safe Place EmpoweRun 5K Run/Walk. Libertyville. asafeplaceforhelp.org.
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Walk to Cure Arthritis Fundraising Walk. Chicago. walktocurearthritis.org. Run Thru the Hills 10K Run and 5K Run/Walk. Lake in the Hills. itsyourrace.com. Southwest Half Marathon and 10K. Palos Heights. southwesthalfmarathon.com. Breathe Deep North Shore 5K Fun Run and 2-Mile Walk. Deerfield. lungevity.org. Great Western Half Marathon. Maple Park. foxrivertrailrunners.org. March for Babies 3-Mile Fundraising Walk. Woodstock. marchforbabies.org. Walk MS 1- and 3-Mile Fundraising Walk. St. Charles, Naperville, Oak Lawn and Orland Park. nationalmssociety.org. May/June 2019
Walk for Wellness House 5K Run and 3K Walk. Hinsdale. wellnesshouse.org. Illinois Lupus 1- and 3-Mile Fundraising Walk. Vernon Hills. lupusil.org. Makin’ Strides for Strays Fundraising Walk. Naperville. adoptpetshelter.org. Spring Fling 5K Run and 1-Mile Kids Run. Willowbrook. athlinks.com.
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Groovin’ in the Grove 5K, 10K and Kids’ Runs. Downers Grove. raceroster.com. Starved Rock Country Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K. Ottawa. runsrc.com. Quarryman Challenge 10-Mile and 5K Race. Lemont. quarrymanchallenge.com. Pink 5K Run/Walk. Oak Brook. obparks.org/pink5k.
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Komen Chicago Race for the Cure 5K Run/Walk. Chicago. chicagoland.info-komen.org. Mother’s Day 5K Run/Walk and Kids’ Run. Barrington. allcommunityevents.com. Cooley Run 5K. Huntley. info@ckmc.org.
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Universal Sole Four Mile Classic Run/Walk. Chicago. universalsole.com. She Runs the Fox 5K Batavial. http://foxrivertrailrunners.org
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Frontline OCR 5K Obstacle Race. Byron. frontlineocr.com. Got2Run for Education 8K and 2.62-Mile Run/ Walk. Arlington Heights. got2run.org. Walk to Cure Arthritis Fundraising Walk. Libertyville. walktocurearthritis.org. Walk to Cure Arthritis 1- and 3-Mile Fundraising Walk. Mettawa. events.arthritis.org. Lew Blond Memorial 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile suburban family | subfam.com
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Byline Bank Chicago Spring Half Marathon, 10k and Junior Dash. Chicago. chicagospringhalf.com. Sock Hop Hustle 5K Run/Walk. Olympia Fields. ofparks.org. The Backbones Annual 5K Run, Walk and Roll. Prospect Heights. backbonesonline.com. Chicagoland Spring Marathon and Half Marathon. Schaumburg. allcommunityevents.com. Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Great Strides 5K Fundraising Walk. Chicago. fightcf.cff.org. Dash for the Dogs 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Family Walk. Barrington. animalhouseshelter.com. Des Plaines River Canoe, Kayak and SUP 18.5-Mile River Race and 5.25-Mile Minithon. Libertyville. canoemarathon.com. Chicago Promise Walk 5K Run/Walk. Elk Grove Village. promisewalk.org. Darien Dash 10K/5K Run and Kids’ Fun Run.
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J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge 3.5-Mile Run. Chicago. jpmorganchasecc.com.
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SALUTE, INC. 10K Run and 5K Run/Walk. Arlington Heights. saluteinc.org. Run for the Brave 5K Run/Walk/Ruck. Plainfield. welcomeyouhome.org. Bubble Run Chicago 5K Novelty Run. Joliet. bubbleRun.com. Soldier Field 10-Mile Run. Chicago. soldierfield10. com. Tower Trot 10K, 5K and Fun Run. Western Springs. wsprings.com/recreation.
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MB Bike the Drive Up to 30-Mile Bike Ride. Chicago. bikethedrive.org. MMTT Youth and Elite Triathlon. Geneva. mmtt3.org. Race to the Flag 5K Run/Walk. Westmont. racetotheflag.org.
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BAPA Ridge Run 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk, and 1-Mile Kids’ Run. Chicago. bapa.org.
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Walk to End Lupus Now 1-Mile Fundraising Walk. Chicago. support.lupus.org. Autism Speaks 3-Mile Fundraising Walk. Chicago. autismspeaks.org. Chicago Gospel Run 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk and Half-Mile Kids’ Run. Chicago. gospelrun.com. Cori’s Triathlon Sat. 6/1 at 8AM One of the largest youth triathlons In the area! This fun event designed for kids 6-14 Welcomes all skill levels! Oak Brook. 630-990-4233 www.obparks.org/coris Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals 10K, 5K and HalfMile Kids’ Run. Wheaton. wheatonparkdistrict.com. Dash for Detection 5K Run/Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research. Chicago. dashfordetection.com. Great Steps Neurofibromatosis 3-Mile Fundraising Walk. Naperville. nfmidwest.org. Whipper Snapper Youth Triathlon. Arlington Heights. ahpd.org. Girls on the Run 5K Run. Grayslake. gotrchicago.org. Run the Ridge 5K and 1K Run/Walk. Burr Ridge. burr-ridge.gov. May/June 2019
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ABC7 Gibbons 5K Run and 3K Walk. Chicago. gibbons5k.com.
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Christmas in June 2-Day Event with 5K Run/ Walk, Kids’ Run. Lisle. runners4wellness.com.
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Walk and Roll 5K Run/Walk, 10K Skate, 15K Bike and Kids’ Dash. Chicago. walkrollchicago.org. PurpleStride 5K Fundraising Run/Walk. Chicago. purplestride.org. Trot Against Trafficking 5K Run, 1-Mile Walk and
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Chasing the Sun 5K Run/Walk. New Lenox. runsignup.com. LaGrange Rocks 5K Run/Walk and Kids’ Races. LaGrange. theleadershop.org. Fight for Air Ride 2- or 3-day bike ride from Crystal Lake to Lake Geneva, WI. fightforairride.com.
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North Shore Classic Half Marathon and 5K. Highland Park. northshoreclassic.com. Run for the Roses 5K and Kids’ Run. Roselle. roselle.il.us. Run for the Zoo 5K. 5K Run/Walk, 10K Run, Kids Safari Stampede Obstacle Course. Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago. lpzoo.org/run-zoo Take Steps Fundraising Walk. Naperville. crohnscolitisfoundation.org. Tour de Cure Fundraising Ride with multiple route options. Aurora. tour.diabetes.org. Mid-American Canoe and Kayak 10-Mile and 6-Mile Race. St. Charles. foxvalleyparkdistrict.org.
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Father’s Day 10K/5K Run and Kids’ Dash. Cary. ttcca.org. PrairieFest 5K Run and 1-Mile Dog Jog. Oswego. oswegolandparkdistrict.org. Father’s Day 5K Run/Walk. Wheaton. runsignup.com Itasca Oktoberfast 5K Run. Itasca. itascaoktoberfast5k.org. Run Mag Mile 10K and 5K Run. Chicago. runmagmile.com. GLASA Twilight Run, Rock, Roll 5K Run/Walk and Kids’ Race. Lake Forest. glasatwilight.org.
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Swedish Days Ride Bike tour over paved country roads. Maple Park. fvbsc.org. Take Steps Fundraising Walk. Glenview. crohnscolitisfoundation.org. Cooley’s Anemia Foundation Care Walk. Chicago. thalassemia.org.
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Splash Pedal Dash & Dash Pedal Dash Sun. 7/28 at 5:15 AM Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon, chip-timed event. Schaumburg Park District Meineke Recreation Center 847-490-7020 www.parkfun.com or register at www.active.com ~~~ Evanston Bicycle Club’s 3 5th Annual North Shore Century Sunday, September 15, 2019 Scenic go-at-your-own pace routes of 25, 50, 62 and 100 miles SAG support; Well-stocked rest stops on all routes Helmets strongly urged! All rides leave from Dawes Park in Evanston, 6:00a.m. – 11:00a.m. SUBFAMwww.northshorecentury.org FILL small 12.17:Layout 1 12/15/17
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May& June 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: 866-779-4320, E-mail: mail@subfam.com Mail: P.O. Box 1266, Westmont, IL 60559. Deadline for inclusion in the July/August issue is Friday, June 7.
MAY WEDNESDAY, MAY 1
SHOPPING Spring Rummage Sale – Bargain hunters are invited to shop and save on gently used clothing, books, toys, housewares, home furnishings, jewelry and more. All profits donated to charity. 10 AM-12 PM. First Congregational Church of Western Springs. Free admission. wscongo.org.
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GARDENING Flower and Plant Sale – The Bloomingdale Garden Club’s annual sale features professionally-grown annuals in flats, premium hanging baskets, specialty annuals, tropical plants, grasses, vegetables and herbs. 9 AM-5 PM. Bloomingdale Park District Maintenance Building. bloomingdalegardenclub.org. KIDS Touch-A-Truck – Explore a variety of vehicles on display for kids to climb on, explore, honk horns and learn about. All ages. 10 AM-1 PM. Old Quarry School Parking Lot, Lemont. Free. lemontparkdistrict.org. FAMILY Health Fair – Explore and learn about the many resources available to help you stay healthy. This event features music, food vendors, entertainment, crafts, giveaways and demonstration. 10 AM-1 PM. Community Recreation Center, Wheeling. Free. wheelingparkdistrict.com. KIDS Touch-A-Truck – Climb inside dump trucks, fire trucks, police cars and other vehicles you see on the road and at construction sites, plus giveaways. 10 AM-12 PM. Maryknoll Park, Glen Ellyn. Free. gepark.org/touch-a-truck.
ADULTS Service Awards – The Naperville Jaycees Distinguished Service Awards recognize local individuals and organizations for their community spirit and dedication to Naperville. 6 PM. Meson Sabika, Naperville. naperjaycees.org.
ART Show in Wilder Park – Art in Wilder Park: A Marketplace of Unique Art featuring 100 artists from the Midwest, live music, entertainment and food 10 AM-5 PM. Wilder Park, Elmhurst. rglmarketingforthearts.com.
FRIDAY, MAY 3
ADULTS Book Release – “Swamp Rats: Soldiers Recollections of Vietnam and the Big Red One” describes soldiers’ experiences. Four Vietnam veterans will give a short presentation, followed by a book signing. 1 PM. Free program; parking $10. Cantigny Visitors Center Theater, Wheaton. cantigny.org.
GARDENING Flower and Plant Sale – The Bloomingdale Garden Club’s annual sale features professionally-grown annuals in flats, premium hanging baskets, vegetables and herbs. 9 AM-6 PM. Bloomingdale Park District Maintenance Building. bloomingdalegardenclub.org. FITNESS Zumba Party – Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a dance fitness party. Following an hour Zumba class, enjoy snacks and beer available for purchase. Event is weather permitting. Ages 21+. 6-8 PM. McCaslin Park, West Chicago. Fee, register at csparks.org. CONCERT Sounds of Summer – Enjoy the best live music of the 60s through 90s with Chicago native Michael Joseph. Food and beverage specials. No cover charge, free parking. 6-9 PM. Cantigny Golf, Wheaton. cantigny.org. May/June 2019
SPORTS Open Gym – Individuals with special needs are invited to this basketball open gym to practice shooting or play a pick-up game; please bring your own ball. 2-4 PM. Fort Hill Activity Center, Naperville. Fee. napervilleparks.org. FAMILY Mom Son Prom – Moms and sons will enjoy a special evening with music, dancing, entertainment, appetizers and dessert. Ages 3.5+. 6:30-9 PM. Fountain View Recreation Center, Carol Stream. Register by April 30 at csparks.org. suburban family | subfam.com
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SHOPPING Spring Craft Show – Browse home decor, pottery, jewelry, soap, signs and more at the Higher Grounds Spring Craft Show. 8 AM-1 PM. Higher Grounds, Lemont. highergroundscoffeecompany.com. GARDENING Open House – Bring the family and enjoy greenhouse tours, exhibits and answers to your gardening questions from the Cantigny horticulture staff. 10 AM-3 PM. Cantigny Greenhouse, Wheaton. Free admission with paid parking. cantigny.org. SPECIAL NEEDS Region C Spring Games – Everyone is invited to cheer on Special Olympics Illinois athletes as they compete in the 2019 Region C Spring Games in Aurora. 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Hosted by Marmion Academy, 1000 Butterfield Rd. Aurora, IL. ART Show in Wilder Park – Art in Wilder Park: A Marketplace of Unique Art featuring 100 artists from the Midwest, live music, entertainment and food 10 AM-5 PM. Wilder Park, Elmhurst. rglmarketingforthearts.com. FAMILY Spring Celebration – Celebrate spring with activities for all ages including animal encounters, kids’ tree climb, guided wildflower walks, and bird house building. 11 AM-3 PM. Trailside Museum of Natural History, River Forest. fpdcc.com. KIDS Free Bike Rodeo – Test your bicycle knowledge on a miniature riding course, plus on-the-spot bike checks, bike-decorating station, BMX demonstrations and raffles. 12-2 PM. Duane/Lorraine parking. gepark.org.
MONDAY, MAY 6
KIDS Wonderful World of Wheels – See, touch and experience a variety of community vehicles including a police car, fire truck, tractor and more! Ages 1-5. 11 AM-1 PM. Whole Foods, Naperville. Free. napervilleparks.org.
TUESDAY, MAY 7
KIDS “Zoo-Topia!” Rock Event – Parents and their little ones (ages 1-5) are invited to an animal and zoothemed session of songs, instruments and imaginative play. 10-10:40 AM. Cantigny Visitors Center, Wheaton. Fee, register at cantigny.org. great events 59
City Events “For All Time” Lecture – 5/2. Learn about the history of Chicago’s Uptown Theatre from a Chicago journalist and photographer. 7 PM. Glessner House Couch House. Purchase tickets at glessnerhouse.org. Switch on Summer – 5/5. Celebrate the official seasonchanging signal as ComEd and the Chicago Park District turn on Buckingham Fountain. Enjoy free giveaways, live entertainment and family activities. 12-3 PM. Grant Park. chicagoparkdistrict.com.
TOUR Spring Annuals and Bulbs – Join a Cantigny horticulture staff member for an up-close look at the park’s stunning spring annuals and bulb displays. 11 AM. Cantigny Visitors Center. Free with paid parking. cantigny.org.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 8
ADULTS Folded Book Art – Learn how to turn an old hardcover book into a heart design work of art. 7 PM. Bloomingdale Park District Museum. Fee, call to register 630-624-9545.
FRIDAY, MAY 10 KIDS Touch-A-Truck – Kids of all ages are invited
to touch, feel, and climb through a variety of vehicles including a fire truck, tractor, dump truck, bus, limousine, police car, and more. Rain date is May 17. 10 AM-12 PM. Eastside Community Center, Batavia. Bataviaparks.org CONCERT “Celebrate!” – The Glen Ellyn-Wheaton Chorale will present its spring concert: “Celebrate!” A Tapestry of American Music featuring composer and conductor Dr. Keith Hampton. 7:30 PM. College Church, Wheaton. Purchase tickets at gewchorale.org.
SATURDAY, MAY 11
FAMILY Disc Golf Event – Fling into spring with an 18-hole disc golf tournament. 10:30 AM-1:30 PM. Castaldo Park, Woodridge. Register at woodridgeparks.org. FAMILY Mother’s Day – Celebrate mom by making cards and a few other make-and-take activities. Drop-in program 12-3 PM. McCormick House Visitors Center, Wheaton. Free with paid parking. cantigny.org. ADULTS Spring Wildflower Walk – Enjoy an afternoon walk and learn about spring wildflowers. 1-2 PM. Lake Ellyn Park, Glen Ellyn. Free. gepark.org. 60 great events
Architecture Symposium – 5/11. This symposium brings together five scholars who will speak on various aspects of Shaw’s career. 8:30 AM. Second Presbyterian Church. Purchase tickets at glessnerhouse.org.
Ribfest Chicago – 6/14-6/16. Great ribs (only juried restaurants are selected) and other food are showcased, including vegetarian and gluten free options. Live music and Kids’ Square. Lincoln/Damen/Irving Park. ribfest-chicago.com.
Shedd Aquarium Family Festival – 5/12, 6/16. Celebrate our amazing natural world with the whole family. See animals up close, explore hands-on activities and get creative with take-home crafts. sheddaquarium.org.
World’s Largest Block Party – 6/21-22. Enjoy local bands, delicious food truck fare and kids’ activities. This event is a beloved neighborhood tradition. Old St. Pat’s Chicago. worldslargestblockparty.com.
Field Museum Sensory Saturday – 5/18, 6/15. Families with children with disabilities and sensory sensitivities are invited to the Crown Family PlayLab for an hour of play. 9-10 AM. fieldmuseum.org.
Chicago Dragon Boat Race – 6/22. Watch a traditional Chinese Dragon Boat Race as more than 30 boats head down the Chicago River. Event includes live music, dance performances and kids’ activities. Ping Tom Memorial Park. chicagochinatown.org.
Memorial Day Parade – 5/25. A wreath laying ceremony at the Eternal Flame on Daley Plaza is followed by the Memorial Day Parade with high-school marching bands, drum and bugle corps, veterans’ groups and active duty military. 11 AM wreath laying; parade begins at 12 PM. State Street. chicago.gov.
Chicago Food Truck Festival – 6/22-23. One of America’s top food truck festivals, the Chicago Food Truck Festival is a foodie heaven with up to 45 gourmet food trucks. South Loop. chicagofoodtruckfestival.com.
Chicago Blues Festival – 6/7-6/9. The Chicago Blues Festival is the largest free blues festival in the world and remains the largest of Chicago’s music festivals. Experience three days of music on four stages. Millennium Park. chicago.gov.
Sesame Street Festival – 6/29. Join your Sesame Street friends for a fun, interactive family festival and stage show, a giant maze, a treasure dig, photo opportunities, a cookiesand-milk snack station, and more! 10 AM-3 PM. Museum of Science & Industry. Free. eventbrite.com.
Grant Park Music Festival – 6/12-8/17. Enjoy weekly outdoor concerts, showcasing a broad selection of performances from local, national and international acts. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings. Free. chicago.gov.
Navy Pier Fireworks – Wednesdays and Saturdays, Memorial Day through Labor Day. Watch a spectacular fireworks display, perfectly synchronized to music on Lake Michigan. navypier.org.
CONCERT Celebrate! – The Glen Ellyn-Wheaton Chorale will present its spring concert: “Celebrate!” A Tapestry of American Music featuring composer and conductor Dr. Keith Hampton. 3 PM. College Church, Wheaton. Purchase tickets FILL small 12.17:Layout 1 12/15/17 atSUBFAM gewchorale.org.
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TUESDAY, MAY 14
AUDITIONS Seussical – The Elgin Summer Theatre is holding auditions for its July production of the musical “Seussical.” Ages 9 and older. 7-10 PM. Hemmens Cultural Center, Elgin. Register at uactheatre.org.
“Seussical.” Ages 9 and older. 7-10 PM. Hemmens Cultural Center, Elgin. Register at uactheatre.org.
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FUNDRAISER Golf Event – Enjoy an afternoon on the greens while supporting SEASPAR’s mission of providing top-notch recreational programs and services to people with disabilities. Tickets include 9 holes of golf and lunch. 11 AM-4 PM. Downers Grove Golf Club. seaspar.org. FAMILY Tank Park Games – Bring the family to Cantigny Tank Park for some classic games with a military twist! Play BINGO, Mad Libs, Memory and more as you stroll from tank to tank. 5:30 PM. First Division Museum, Wheaton. Free with paid parking. cantigny.org. KIDS Brain Freeze a Bully – Kids will learn important skills to protect themselves from bullying through fun interactive games followed by a round of cold treats. Ages 6-13. 6-7 PM. Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, Naperville. Fee, register at napervilleparks.org.
SATURDAY, MAY 18
ADULTS Free Guided Nature Walk – JMeet at Lake Ellyn Boathouse for a walk to find spring wildflowers, then walk a few more blocks to the Benjamin Gault Bird Sanctuary. 9-10:30 AM. Lake Ellyn Park, Glen Ellyn. gepark.org.
BRUNCH With the Wizard – Young wizards, witches and the whole family will enjoy this morning of magical spells and delicious brunch favorites. Entertainment will include Charms Class, a special performance and story time. 8:30 AM. Le Jardin at Cantigny Park, Wheaton. Fee, register at cantigny.org.
SENIORS Art Showcase – View exceptional pieces of artwork, talk to artists and learn about drop-in art programs available through the Naperville Park District. 1:30-3:30 PM. ARRCC Community Hall, Naperville. Free. Register at napervilleparks.org.
MUSIC Chicago Drum Show – The world’s largest, longest running event of its kind, the Rebeats Chicago Drum Show includes entertain, a swap meet, exhibits, classes, demonstrations and celebrity guests. 10 AM-5 PM. Odeum, Villa Park. rebeats.com.
AUDITIONS Seussical – The Elgin Summer Theatre is holding auditions for its July production of the musical
HISTORY Civil War Days – Naper Settlement is transformed into a Civil War encampment where visitors can
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meet famous figures of the past and experience firsthand a turbulent time period. 10 AM-4 PM; battle begins at 2:30 PM. Naper Settlement, Naperville. napersettlement.org.
in World War I. 3 PM. McCormick House, Wheaton. Free with paid parking. Register at cantigny.org.
3 PM. Cantigny Bandshell, Wheaton. Free with paid parking. cantigny.org.
FUNDRAISER Erika’s Lighthouse Gala – Features dinner, dancing, a raffle and live auction. Erika's Lighthouse provides free depression awareness programs and resources to middle school and high school communities around the country. 7-11 PM. Valley Lo Club, Glenview. Register at erikaslighthouse.org.
TUESDAY, MAY 21
LECTURE Dragonflies and Damselflies – Learn about the cultural history of dragonflies including some of the myths and superstitions that surround them. 7 PM. St. Paul Church, Bloomingdale. bloomingdalegardenclub.org
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BOATING Canoe and Kayak Marathon – The 62nd Annual Des Plaines River Canoe & Kayak (and SUP) Marathon includes an 18.5-mile marathon and a family-friendly 5.25mile minithon along the scenic Des Plaines River. Heats beginning at 8 AM. Libertyville. canoemarathon.com. MUSIC Chicago Drum Show – The world’s largest, longest running event of its kind, the Rebeats Chicago Drum Show includes entertain, a swap meet, exhibits, classes, demonstrations and celebrity guests. 10 AM-5 PM. Odeum, Villa Park. rebeats.com. HISTORY Civil War Days – Naper Settlement is transformed into a Civil War encampment where visitors can meet famous figures of the past and experience firsthand a turbulent time period. 10 AM-4 PM; battle begins at 2:30 PM. Naper Settlement, Naperville. napersettlement.org. ADULTS Spring Wildflower Walk – Enjoy an afternoon walk and learn about spring wildflowers. 1-2 PM. Lake Ellyn Park, Glen Ellyn. Free. gepark.org. SPORTS Vintage Baseball – Enjoy an afternoon of America’s pastime as it was played more than 100 years ago! The rules of 1858 apply as the DuPage Plowboys take on the Aurora Town Club. 1 PM. Parade Field at Cantigny Park, Wheaton. Free with paid parking. cantigny.org. FAMILY Elmhurst Museum Day – Jump on board the Explore Elmhurst trolley to visit three Elmhurst Museums for free admission, family-friendly activities, exhibit tours, refreshments and more. 1-5 PM. Elmhurst History Museum, Elmhurst Art Museum and Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art. elmhursthistory.org.
MONDAY, MAY 20
LECTURE Colonel of Cantigny – Learn about Colonel McCormick’s experience with the Illinois National Guard and U.S. Army, including his role at the Battle of Cantigny
SATURDAY, MAY 25
ART St. Charles Fine Art Show – Browse the work of 100 artists across a variety of mediums including clay/ceramics, digital art, sculpture, jewelry and photography. Free admission and parking. 10 AM-6 PM. St. Charles. downtownstcharles.org. ART Chalk Fest – Local and national artists will “Paint the Pavement” creating beautiful pieces of art at this outdoor chalk art festival. 10 AM-6 PM. First Street Plaza, St. Charles. Artists interested in participating can register at downtownstcharles.org/paint-the-pavement.
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ART St. Charles Fine Art Show – Browse the work of 100 artists across a variety of mediums including clay/ceramics, digital art, sculpture, jewelry and photography. Free admission and parking. 10 AM-5 PM. St. Charles. downtownstcharles.org. ART Chalk Fest – Local and national artists will “Paint the Pavement” creating beautiful pieces of art at this outdoor chalk art festival. 10 AM-5 PM. First Street Plaza, St. Charles. Artists interested in participating can register at downtownstcharles.org/paint-the-pavement. CONCERT Rosie & The Rivets – Cantigny’s outdoor summer concert series begins with a high-energy show that’s fun for all ages. Rosie & The Rivets perform the best dance music of the 1950s and early 1960s along with current hits. Lawn seating. 3 PM. Cantigny Bandshell, Wheaton. Free with paid parking. cantigny.org.
MONDAY, MAY 27
CONCERT Millennium Carillon – Hear the bells ring on Memorial Day with a carillon recital. 10-10:30 AM. Millennium Carillon, Naperville. napervilleparks.org. CONCERT Wayne Messmer Big Band – Wayne Messmer, the popular national anthem performer at Chicago Cubs games, will sing favorites from such artists as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Dean Martin. Lawn Seating.
MOVIE in the Park – Cantigny’s Friday night outdoor movie series begins with “Wonder Woman,” the popular 2017 superhero film based on the DC Comics character. 8:30 PM. Cantigny Bandshell, Wheaton. Free with paid parking. cantigny.org.
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PICNIC North Shore Pride Fest – The Pride Family Picnic features music, a bounce house, ice cream truck and crafts. Families are invited to bring picnic baskets, blankets and chairs. 12-3 PM. Everts Park, Highwood. celebratehighwood.org.
SUNDAY, JUNE 2
SPORTS Vintage Baseball – Enjoy an afternoon of America’s pastime as it was played more than 100 years ago! 1 PM. Parade Field at Cantigny Park, Wheaton. Free with paid parking. cantigny.org. CONCERT Mason Rivers – This country band covers the best of today’s country music as well as classic favorites. Lawn seating. 3 PM. Cantigny Bandshell, Wheaton. Free with paid parking. cantigny.org.
MONDAY, JUNE 3
GOLF Chip in for Children – Charity golf outing benefits the Kohl Children’s Museum. Cocktails, dinner and live auction. Call 847-832-6917 to purchase tickets. The Glen View Club, 100 Golf Road., kohlchildrensmuseum.org
TUESDAY, JUNE 4
ADULTS Garden Tour – An expert from Cantigny Horticulture will lead a casual exploration of Cantigny’s early-summer blooming perennials. 11 AM. Cantigny Visitors Center, Wheaton. Free with paid parking. cantigny.org.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5
SENIORS Free Expo – The Super Savvy Senior Expo is geared toward educating, entertaining, and offering resources to active adults and their families. 9 AM-12 PM. Eastside Community Center, Batavia. bataviaparks.org ADULTS Free Guided Nature Walk – Join for a casual walk at a leisurely pace – rain or shine. Meet in the easternmost parking lot of Churchill Woods Forest Preserve on St. Charles Road, near the informational kiosk. 9-10:30 AM. Churchill Woods Forest Preserve, Glen Ellyn. gepark.org.
THURSDAY, JUNE 6
FAMILY D-Day 75th Anniversary – The First Division Museum will remember this important day in world history with a variety of family-friendly activities all day long. First Division Museum, Wheaton. Free with paid parking. cantigny.org.
FRIDAY, JUNE 7
CONCERT Sixteen Candles – Enjoy a free concert under the stars with the ‘80s cover band Sixteen Candles. 7-9 PM. Heritage Park Performance Pavilion, Wheeling. wheelingparkdistrict.com. 62 great events
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TEENS Splash Bash – Kids in grades 6-8 are invited to a free pool party complete with a DJ and games. Must present school ID. 8-10 PM. Sunset Pool, Glen Ellyn. gepark.org. MOVIE in the Park – Settle into summer with a showing of “Ralph Breaks the Internet” under the stars! 8:30 PM. Cantigny Bandshell, Wheaton. Free with paid parking. cantigny.org.
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FAMILY Free Fishing Derby – Grab your gear and reel in fun with the whole family! A limited supply of fishing gear is available. All ages welcome. 10 AM-12 PM. Clark Island Recreation Area, Batavia. bataviaparks.org
has a spot-on sound and also performs hits from Tom Petty, Rolling Stones, Black Crowes and more. 5 PM. Heritage Park Performance Pavilion, Wheeling. Free. wheelingparkdistrict.com.
EXPO LEGO Brickworld – Bring the family and explore interactive activities, fighting robots and LEGO creations by enthusiasts from around the world. 10 AM-4 PM. Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center. Fee. brickworld.com/brickworld-chicago.
CONCERT Jazz in the Park – The Glen Ellyn Jazz Ensemble will present a free concert in the park. 7-9 PM. Maryknoll Park, Glen Ellyn. gepark.org.
FAMILY Mexican Folkloric Festival – Celebrate the traditions, food, dance, music and fine arts of Mexico. 10 AM-4 PM. Cantigny Parade1Field, Wheaton. Free with paid 11:45 AM Page parking. cantigny.org. ADULTS Wine Festival – Wine aficionados will have the opportunity to sample more than 150 wines from 15 local wineries at the annual Uncork Illinois Wine Festival. 1-9 PM. Downtown Oak Park. downtownoakpark.net.
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EXPO LEGO Brickworld – Bring the family and explore interactive activities, fighting robots and LEGO creations by enthusiasts from around the world. 10 AM-3 PM. Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center. Fee. brickworld.com/brickworld-chicago.
CONCERT Super Stolie – Enjoy a high-energy blend of kid-friendly pop-rock and audience participation. 11 AM. Cantigny Bandshell, Wheaton. Free with paid parking. cantigny.org.
CONCERT Mississippi Heat – Outdoor concert by Mississippi Heat with Lurrie Bell, a world-class Chicago blues band with a national reputation. Lawn seating. 3 PM. Cantigny Bandshell, Wheaton. Free with paid parking. cantigny.org.
BOATING in the Park – Venture out and enjoy the beauty of Lake Ellyn from the water by renting a canoe, kayak or pedal boat. 12-4 PM. Lake Ellyn Park, Glen Ellyn. Fee. gepark.org.
CONCERT Mellencougar – The premier tribute band
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GARDEN Tour – Enjoy a guided evening stroll through the gardens of Cantigny. 6:30 PM. Cantigny Visitors Center, Wheaton. Free with paid parking. cantigny.org.
FRIDAY, JUNE 21
FAMILY Fun Night – See and touch fire, police, military and construction vehicles, and experience free RC racing. At 6 PM the band Serendipity takes the stage to play pop and rock hits from the 60s through the 80s. Food trucks will be on site, and Movie in the Park (“Bumblebee”) begins at 8:30 PM. Lawn seating. Event begins at 5:30 PM. Cantigny’s Parade Field, Wheaton. Free with paid parking. cantigny.org.
SATURDAY, JUNE 22
CONCERT DuPage Symphony – The orchestra plans an evening of lively and colorful music. Lawn seating. 7:30 PM. First Division Museum, Wheaton. Free with paid parking. cantigny.org. FAMILY Summer Swim Jam – Enjoy an evening of fun including games and activities to celebrate the Glen Ellyn Park District turning 100. 8-10 PM. Sunset Pool, Glen Ellyn. Admission fee or pool pass required. gepark.org.
CONCERT Mariachi – Enjoy a magical evening as musicians and vocalists from diverse regions of Mexico and the United States bring the best traditional mariachi repertoire. 5 PM. Heritage Park Performance Pavilion, Wheeling. Free. wheelingparkdistrict.com.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12
KIDS Nature Program – Introduce your little one (ages 18-36 months) to nature through songs, simple crafts and outdoor exploration. 9:30-10:15 AM. Cantigny Visitors Center, Wheaton. Fee, register at cantigny.org. MOVIE in the Park – Bring blankets and lawn chairs for a free outdoor showing of “The Muppet Movie.” Activities at 8:15 PM, movie at dusk. Spalding Park, Glen Ellyn. gepark. org/movies.
FRIDAY, JUNE 14
FAMILY Food Truck Festival – Enjoy an evening of food and music featuring up to 15 food trucks and the popular band Final Say. Make a night of it by staying for Movie in the Park (“The Goonies”). 5-9 PM, movie at 8:30 PM. Cantigny Bandshell, Wheaton. Free with paid parking. cantigny.org.
SATURDAY, JUNE 15
FAMILY Gone Fishin’ Derby – Come down to the watering hole for a catch-and-release fishing derby! Trophies awarded for Largest Fish, Smallest Fish, Most Fish and Best Dressed Fisherman. Includes bait, snacks and activities. 8-9:30 AM. Lake Ellyn Park, Glen Ellyn. Register by June 10 at gepark.org. May/June 2019
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SUNDAY, JUNE 23
BOATING in the Park – Venture out and enjoy the beauty of Lake Ellyn from the water by renting a canoe, kayak or pedal boat. 12-4 PM. Lake Ellyn Park, Glen Ellyn. Fee. gepark.org. CONCERT Band of the Midwest – Performing an exciting and diverse musical repertoire, the musicians of the Air National Guard Band of the Midwest instill patriotism, national pride and esprit de corps. Lawn seating. 3 PM. First Division Museum, Wheaton. Free with paid parking. cantigny.org. CONCERT EagleMania – The tribute band EagleMania with their five-part harmony and uncanny ability to emulate the unmistakable sound of the Eagles. 5:30 PM. Heritage Park Performance Pavilion, Wheeling. Free. wheelingparkdistrict.com.
TUESDAY, JUNE 25
FAMILY Halfway to the Holidays – Swim with Santa surrounded by the sights and sounds of holiday music and decorations. Family Aquatic Center, Wheeling. Free with pool admission. Wheelingparkdistrict.com. FAMILY Storytime in the Park – Enjoy stories, music and movement with the Glen Ellyn Public Library. Stories begin at 7PM. Stacy Park, Glen Ellyn. Free. gepark.org.
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FAMILY Inferno Fest – Daring food enthusiasts will have a variety of hot and spicy foods to try and even partake in the spiciest inferno food competition. 4:30-9:30 PM. Everts Park, Highwood. celebratehighwood.org. MOVIE in the Park – Bring blankets and lawn chairs for a free outdoor showing of “Snow White,” r. Dress as your favorite character from the movie for a chance to win a prize. Activities at 8:15 PM, movie at dusk. Lake Foxcroft Park, Glen Ellyn. gepark.org/movies.
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FAMILY Concert – Mr. Singer & The Sharp Cookies perform clever originals augmented by some punky favorites amplified by a bigger-than-life performer and his mates. Lawn seating. 11 AM. Cantigny Bandshell, Wheaton. Free with paid parking. cantigny.org. CONCERT The Fortunate Sons – This Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute band brings the ultimate CCR experience to the stage complete with vintage instruments and costumes. Lawn seating. 3 PM. Cantigny Bandshell, Wheaton. Free with paid parking. cantigny.org.
ONGOING ART Festivals – May through September. Browse unique artwork at 24 festivals throughout Chicagoland and beyond. For a complete schedule, visit amdurproductions. com/all-festivals. FAMILY Founder’s Day Celebration – 5/2, 5/4, 5/5, 5/9. Celebrate the history of Downers Grove with a variety of special events including a family bike ride, 10K and 5K walks. Event schedule available at downersgrovehistory.org. FAMILY First Fridays – 5/3 and 6/7. First Fridays is a free monthly night of arts and culture in downtown Aurora. Enjoy art openings, live music, family-friendly activities, trolley rides FILL and more. 5 PM-Midnight. Downtown SUBFAM small 12.17:Layout 1 Aurora. 12/15/17 auroradowntown.org.
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THURSDAY, JUNE 27
MOVIE Spider-Man – Meet the super hero of the night then watch the movie “Spider-Man: Into the SpiderVerse.” 8 PM. Heritage Park Performance Pavilion, Wheeling. Free. wheelingparkdistrict.com.
FRIDAY, JUNE 28
CONCERT Millennium Carillon Weekly Recitals – Saturdays 5/4-25 at 12 PM; Sundays 5/5-19 at 4 PM. Hear the bells each weekend, played by local carilloneurs. Millennium Carillon, Naperville. napervilleparks.org.
SATURDAY, JUNE 29
EXHIBIT Brick Safari – 5/11-9/29. View more than 40 life-size animal sculptures created from millions of individual LEGO bricks at the interactive Brick Safari exhibit. Fee. 10-5 PM. Brookfield Zoo. czs.org.
MOVIE in the Park – Watch a showing of “A Dog’s Way Home” under the stars! Lawn seating. 8:30 PM. Cantigny Bandshell, Wheaton. Free with paid parking. cantigny.org. FAMILY Cardboard Regatta – Participants race handmade cardboard boats across Lake Ellyn. Awards for fastest race time, most spectacular sinking and more. Event opens at 10 AM, races begin at 12 PM. Lake Ellyn Park, Glen Ellyn. Fee, register at gepark.org/regatta. DOG Days – Enjoy a special dog play area, vendors from the dog world and specially trained canines to entertain. All dogs must have current vaccination tags and be social with others. 10 AM-4 PM. Cantigny Parade Field, Wheaton. Free with paid parking. cantigny.org. CONFERENCE for Gifted Students – Northwestern University’s Opportunities for the Future Conference features stimulating workshops and presentations to help academically advanced students and their families plan for the future. 1-5 PM. Technological Institute at Northwestern, Evanston. Register at ctd.northwestern.edu/family-conference. 64 great events
SHOPPING Antique Flea Market – 5/11-12, 5/25, 6/8-9. Browse a fantastic variety of antiques, vintage, jewelry, collectibles, furniture and more. Saturday 9 AM-4 PM. Sunday 9 AM-3 PM. 5/25 Midnight Flea Market 3 PM-12 AM. Grayslake. Fee. zurkopromotions.com.
EXHIBIT Art with LEGO Bricks – 5/24-9/15. Explore a series of ingenious nature-themed sculptures crafted from more than a half-million LEGO bricks. 9 AM-6 PM. Morton Arboretum, Lisle. Free with Arboretum admission. mortonarb.org. FAMILY Thursday Night Out – Thursdays 5/308/29. Purchase a ticket booklet and enjoy dining out at more than 20 downtown Oak Park restaurants. Event features a free concert series on Marion St. Purchase booklets at the Downtown Oak Park kiosk at Lake and Marion on Thursday nights from 5-9 PM. downtownoakpark.net. SHOPPING Gourmet Market – Wednesdays 6/58/28. Shop for locally made delicacies, handmade jewelry, fashion and art. This family and pet-friendly event also features live music, food and drinks. 4:30-9:30 PM. Everts Park, Highwood. celebratehighwood.org. FAMILY Aurora Pride Weekend – 6/7-9. Aurora's first Pride Weekend kicks off with events during First Fridays, a Pride Market on Saturday from 12-5 PM, and a parade on Sunday. Downtown Aurora. aurorapride.org. FAMILY Wednesdays at the Plaza – Wednesdays 6/12-8/14 (no event 7/3). This free summer series features a new community performance each week including poetry, live music, dancing and more. 6-8 PM. Millennium Plaza, Aurora. auroradowntown.org. CONCERT River Rhapsody Series – 6/12, 6/19 and Page 1 6/26. This free evening concert series will feature a variety of lively, eclectic musical acts. Batavia Riverwalk. Bataviaparks.org
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FAMILY Museums after Dark – 6/13, 7/11, 8/8. Explore the Aurora Regional Fire Museum, SciTech Hands on Museum, G.A.R. Museum, David L. Pierce Art and History Center and Santori Public Library during extended hours. 5-8 PM. Free. Downtown Aurora. auroradowntown.org. CONCERT Naper Nights – 6/14-15, 7/19-20. Rock out to great music on the beautiful 12-acre grounds of Naper Settlement. Lawn seating. Naperville. Purchase tickets at napersettlement.org. CONCERT Summer Music Series – Tuesdays 6/188/6. Enjoy award-winning performers under the stars at the annual Concerts in the Plaza music series. Lawn seating. 7:30 PM. Independence Grove, Libertyville. Fee. lcfpd.org. EXPO 27th Annual Koi Show and Trade Show – Free Admission. Vendor exhibits for Koi, ponds, Goldfish, water gardening, and pond equipment. June 21st – 23rd: The MAX, 4750 Vernon Ave, McCook IL EXHIBIT “Faces of the Fight” – Through 7/21. Focusing on the human side of war, this exhibit explores the stories of Arlington Heights residents who were involved in military conflicts. Tuesday-Thursday 1:30-4:30 PM, Friday-Sunday 10 AM-4:30 PM. Arlington Heights Historical Museum. ahmuseum.org.
EXHIBIT Worlds of Wonder – 5/17-8/18. Celebrate Chicago’s favorite destinations for fun and thrills at the Worlds of Wonder: Remembering Chicagoland’s Amusement Parks exhibit. Sunday, Tuesday-Friday 1-5 PM; Saturday 10 AM-5 PM. Elmhurst History Museum. Free. elmhursthistory.org.
NATURE Healing Gardens – 2nd Sunday of the month through October. The Healing Gardens, a two-acre expanse of woodland and perennial gardens, is now open for the season. 11 AM-4 PM. Stone Hill Farm, St. Charles. Fee. healinggardensatstonehillfarm.com.
ART Spring Exhibit and Silent Auction – 5/18-6/15. Artwork created by members of the Bloomingdale Artists Association will be on display. Wednesdays 4-8 PM, Thursdays/ Fridays 10 AM-4 PM, Saturdays 12-4 PM. 630-624-9545.
EXHIBIT “The Art of Emergency Care” – Through 11/15. The Aurora Regional Fire Museum will debut this traveling exhibit. Thursday-Sunday 10 AM-4 PM. Aurora. auroraregionalfiremuseum.org.
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Catch 35 Seafood and Steaks Whether it’s a casual evening out or lunch with friends, Catch 35 delivers the freshest seafood in Chicago and suburbs. Dive into Catch 35’s seasonal seafood dishes, Chef centered food and wine events, and weekly bar specials. From fresh Alaskan halibut to Chilean sea bass to wild salmon, Catch 35 is your seafood destination in Chicagoland. Prime cuts of beef and free-range chicken dishes round out the menu. Stop in for lunch-Catch 35’s lunch menu offers Signature plates, crispy seafood platters, and entrée salads. The vibrant and lively atmosphere at Catch 35 paired with customizable menus is perfect for your next private party. Check out our daily bar and dining specials on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or at www.catch35.com. Locations: 35 W. Wacker, Chicago, 312-3463500 and 35 S. Washington, Naperville, 630-717-3500.
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Vino Thai Vino Thai serves up healthy and fresh Thai Cuisine. Ever since 1990,Vino Thai has provided customers with the finest and freshest tasting Thai food in a pleasurable dining atmosphere. Signature dishes include Golden Chicken, Crazy Noodles and Chicken Curry Fried Rice. Dine in - Carry Out.Vino Thai is located in East Gate Commons, 3825 E. Main St., St. Charles, IL 60174. Open every day for lunch and dinner. For reservations call 630-443-8461. vinothai.com
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