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September/October 2014 CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Christina Katz Deborah J. Cornwall Louisa Fitzgerald Pam Molnar EVENTS EDITOR Pam Henry PUBLISHER Jim Wolf CO-EDITORS Sue Wolf Jim Wolf

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Fall GO Guide Seasonal Fun Halloween Happenings Fall Fests Golf Source

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chool is back in session and after-school activities are starting to kick in. Suddenly, besides the before-school shuffle and the after-school shuffle, stayat-home parents suddenly have a lot more kid-free time.

Settlers Pond

Pumpkin Patch, Haunted House, Corn Maze Exotic animals, Barrel train ride, Wagon ride, Straw maze, Petting zoo, Pedal tractor races, Reptile house, Concessions

Opens Oct. 1st thru Oct. 31st All proceeds donated to Settlers Pond Animal Shelter

But time is tricky-there never seems to be enough of it no matter how much you have.

And somehow, even though the kids are in school again, their needs and schedules always take priority.

Sound familiar? If so, this might be a good opportunity to make time for you a priority, as well. Before your newly kid-free schedule starts filling up to overflowing, put a few wantto's at the top of your priority list. Here's a few ideas to get you started: Journal. Journaling can help you get in touch with your personal priorities. Just remember: there is no right way to do it. So whether your scrawl page after page at a rapid clip, cut and paste images into a blank book with inspirational quotes, play with images you admire on Pinterest, or keep carefully scrapbooked records of all that has recently transpired, reflective time will calm and center your mind.

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Energize. Take a yoga class, a dance class, or swim laps. You can also run, walk, and bike suburban family | subfam.com

outside and enjoy some of the most beautiful weather of the year. Exercise the way you should (aerobic exercise plus strength training) and the way you want (enjoying the season outside on your way to the gym) and double the payoff.

Learn. Feeling bored at home? Perhaps there's a class you've been dying to take.With the kids back in school and so many classes offered online, there's no longer room for excuses. Online classes are also a great way to connect with like-minded others who might not live in your neighborhood. You can find just about any kind of class in a wide range of prices, so hop online and start searching.

Earn. If the economy isn't rebounding fast enough to create the quality of life your family enjoys, a part-time job might be just the ticket to increasing your household income.

After a few classes in the same field, you might be able to turn a skill you learn online into a part-time, work-at-home income. Just be shrewd about how much time and money you September/October 2014

invest up front before you start counting on profits. Plan ahead to determine what you can reasonably earn from your investment, so you can manage your expectations accordingly.

Accomplish. Make a list of all the major strides you intend to make between now and the end of the year. Then break each project into steps. Clip the master list to a clipboard you can keep handy. If you check even a few things off the list each school day when the kids are out from under, big projects will eventually get done. If you are not a list maker, just try to get three things done each day, including one thing you really would rather not do, and you'll find yourself more productive in no time.

Express. If you are so busy nurturing everyone else's creative growth that you start feeling out of touch with your own, remedy the situation with some singing, art, dance, writing or whatever ways you enjoy expressing yourself. Why not set up a special work area for yourself at home or rent a space in a co-op or studio with access to the kind of equipment you need? Be sure to work your creative outlet into your weekday schedule.

The Hinsdale-Oak Brook Area Branch of the American Association of University Women Educational Foundation and Local Scholarship Fund Hinsdale Area’s Premiere Home Tour for 63 Years

Sunday, September 28 11 am to 4:30 pm

Featuring 5 homes in the Hinsdale Area Tickets $35 through Sept. 27 • $40 day of tour $30 for groups of 6 or more through Sept. 27 Same-day tickets available at The Community House (8th & Madison) in Hinsdale 10:00 am

Explore galore!

Tickets available: hinsdaleoakbrookarea-il.aauw.net

Creek Bend Nature Center features interpretive displays and hands-on exhibits.

Admission is free. We’re open year-round:

Hinsdale Char Crews The Community House

Monday - Thursday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Saturday - Sunday: Noon - 4 p.m.

Burr Ridge Brandys of Burr Ridge

For information on nature programs or group field trips, call 630-444-3190 or visit www.kaneforest.com.

Clarendon Hills Ashley’s Custom Stationery La Grange Horton’s Home Lighting

Western Springs Clever Girl For more information, please go to hinsdaleoakbrookarea-il.aauw.net or call

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630.655.9245

LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve 37W700 Dean Street, Saint Charles

Enrich. The concept of the "Artist's Date" in Julia Cameron's book,The Artist's Way, suggests spending five bucks on yourself in a way that stimulates your creative juices. It's amazSF_SepOct14_NatureCenter.indd ing what you can learn about yourself wandering around a store, with five bucks burning in your pocket to spend on yourself for a change. Take an hour and try it.

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Connect. Now is your chance to schedule some playtime with your friends. Who do you genuinely miss seeing or speaking with? Get back in touch via videophone, cell phone, a coffee shop chat, a spa visit, a lunch date or a shopping trip. Don't delay. The pre-holiday rush will be here before we know it.

Indulge. You don't have to do anything, if doing nothing is what you really need. That novel you never finished this summer? Curl up on the couch and relish every word. That family album you swore you'd complete in time for ordering holiday gifts? Finish it up.

Relaxing means different things to different people. Ask yourself what would make you feel happy and relaxed and then do that.

The kids are occupied and growing their horizons. Now it's your turn. Happy back to school!

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ne of the most magical seasons of the year is autumn. The leaves change creating the backdrop for the most stunning foliage that can only mean fall has arrived.While some may be mourning the official end of summer, there’s something to be said about rejoicing in the cooler weather and the many new opportunities the fall season brings.

So, get out often to enjoy everything in Suburban Family Magazine’s annual ‘Fall GO Guide.’ and have a memorable season.

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

Special attractions include the Dualing Ziplines,Zombie Safair Heyride, Corn Maze. petting zoo, pig races, inflatable kids zone, pony rides and so much more. Fun for the whole family. Open 7 days a week 10 am - 6 pm from Sept. 27th thru Oct. 26th.See our 6 out & about

ad for coupon and save. Located at 19111 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinely Park. 708-429-3800. www.odysseyfunfarm.com Cantigny Park This fall, bring your family to Cantigny in Wheaton! Stroll through gardens bursting with fall color and explore two history-rich museums. Some of Cantigny’s most popular annual events are just ahead, including the exciting Revolutionary War Reenactment (Sept.

13-14) and the Cantigny Fall Festival (Oct. 11).

Sign up now for the Cantigny 5K on Nov. 1, too! Cantigny’s gardens, museums and most special events are free admission. Parking is $5 or $2 off peak. Visit Cantigny.org to see all events. For updates, text PARK to 36000.

Jonamac Orchard Bring your family out to our 105 acre site for a day of fall fun this harvest season! Pick your own apples from any of our 10,000 trees, or suburban family | subfam.com

get lost in our 10 acre corn maze. The kids will love our Barn Yard activity area, Petting Zoo, Apple Train, Jumping pillow and more.

Our weekend calendar includes Apple Fest, The Great Pumpkin Harvest, October Fest, Antique Farm Equipment Show, Live music and more. Visit our Country Store and Bakery for apple donuts, pies, caramel apples, soft serve ice cream, fresh baked bread, and fudge. Jonamac Orchard, your family's fall tradition! For more information, visit www.

JonamacOrchard.com or call 815-825-2158.

Johansen Farms We welcome you to one of Chicagoland’s favorite pumpkin farm and children's zoo now celebrating our 32nd season. Pay one price for all activities—do them one time or a hundred times! Walk through our giant patch of over 25,000 pumpkins on your way to the children's zoo, where over 500 animals await you inside. Watch your child experience September/October 2014

holding a baby chick, play with the goats, take a pony, train, or hayride. Fly down the two story air slides, wind through our corn maze!

And, don’t miss “All Fun, No Fright” for an exciting time for the entire family.

Visit our concession stand or for a real treat, sit down and enjoy a fresh hot apple cider donut or a piece of freshly baked pie in our pie house. Our gift shop is stocked with all kinds of treasures.You‘ll find Halloween decorations, corn stalks, Indian corn, and straw bales. Soothe your sweet tooth with homemade fudge, jams, jellies, taffy apples, fresh apple cider and more.

A trip to Johansen Farms has become an autumn tradition for so many families—we hope you’ll make it an annual family event, too! 710 W. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. 630.759.8711. www.johansenfarms.com

son Road,Union, IL. For more information, call 1-800-BIG-RAIL or visit www.irm.org.

Haunted Halloween Flea Market Golbins, Fleas, & Monsters. This fun event will feature 1,000’s of Treasures, horror celebrities, live music & spooky fun! Come in costume for judging & prices! Tour buses & new vendors welcome! The DuPage County Fairgrounds will again host the Annual – “Haunted Halloween” Flea Market! Hours: 3pm to Midnight! Saturday – Eve October 25th. Wheaton. Zurko Promotions 715-5269769 or www.zurkopromotions.com Santa’s Village AZoosment Park Make Santa's Village AZoosment Park your new family fall tradition. Open weekends and holidays, September through October. Join us for Harvest Fest Beginning Sep. 20th - Oct. 26th. The Park is decorated with pumpkins and other colorful Autumn decorations. Warm up with Chili, Soup, Caramel Apples and other fall favorites. Every little ghost and goblin can enjoy a variety of activities! Park admission includes all rides, shows, pony rides, barn and petting zoo. Parking is free, picnic baskets are welcome.

601 Dundee Avenue, East Dundee, IL 60118.

847.426.6751 www.santasvillagedundee.com

Illinois Railway Museum Terror on the Railroad returns bigger than ever! THREE haunts are in one location…

Cirque de Decay, Train of Chills, and the possessed Screamliner! This event is not recommended for children under 13 or anyone with medical conditions that can be activated by intense fear, loud noises, and strobe light areas. Open every Friday & Saturday night in October from 7pm-11pm. 7000 Ol-

11am to 3pm

Enjoy a day on the farm with traditional games, music and crafts!

Event Admission

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

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www.johansenfarms.com Perfect for:

School Field Trips * Family Outings Birthday Parties * Day Care Trips SF Girl/Boy Scout & Brownie Outings Church Groups * Corporate Parties

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- Train Rides at Pumpkin Junction - Hayrides - Two-Story Airslides - Medium Sized Airslide (for the smaller kids)

- Baby Chicks to be held - Over 500 Animals in our Zoo - Rabbit Hotel & Goat Mountain - The Amazing Corn Maze - Jump in the Giant Castle - Toddler Jumping Jail - Toddler Slide - Toddler Jumping Playroom

FREE

Additional Attractions - FREE Pony Rides

(available only on weekends in Oct.)

- FREE Noah's Ark Challenge (available on weekends only)

Pie & Doughnut House Enjoy a slice of our fresh baked pie or try our FAMOUS hot apple cider doughnuts.

(Don’t forget to take some home!)

OPEN DAILY 9:00am - 7:00pm Sept. 13 - Oct. 31 2014

Pumpkin Farm & Fall Decor

Over 25,000 pumpkins! Plus corn stalks, beautiful fall mums, Indian corn, hay bales, gourds, scarecrows, and great Halloween decorations for your home!

All of the above rides & attractions are FREE and unlimited with paid Zoo Admission.

Weather permitting. Subject to close without notice. Sorry, no refunds. Handicap Access. suburban family | subfam.com

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NIU STEMfest STEMfest is Northern Illinois University’s annual celebration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Experts from NIU and around the region are joining forces for a free, family-friendly festival that presents hundreds of hands-on activities for people of all ages. Navigate a laser maze. Visit the creepy-crawly petting zoo filled with spiders, snakes, and bugs. Investigate the haunted physics lab. Dissect a cow eyeball. Meet science fiction authors and STEM professionals. Explore today; innovate tomorrow by joining us at STEMfest: 10 AM to 5 PM, Saturday, October 18, at NIU’s Convocation Center (1525 West Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, IL) www.stemfest.niu.edu.

Fox Valley Park District Historic Blackberry Farm celebrates the pioneer days of the 1800s, bringing yesteryear to life amid a beautiful setting of modern amenities and attractions. The multi-level adventure playground will delight the kids with its network of climbing decks, slides, ropes and catwalk-style bridges connecting an array of playhouses - and a zip line.

Admission includes unlimited rides on the

steam-engine replica train, hay wagon, carousel, ponies and pedal tractor course. Visit the farm animals and learn about pioneer life from the costumed historical interpreters working as rug-weavers, silversmiths, quilters, blacksmiths, soap-makers and cooks. New improvements include a large performance shelter for live entertainment, modernized restrooms and concessions, expanded group picnic areas and a boathouse shelter/pavilion.

Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday in September; weekends only in October. Hours: May 1-Sept. 1, 2014. 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Sept. 2 to Sept. 30, 2014: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday; 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

October (weekends only): 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., both days.Admission: $8, $7 kids and seniors; $5 resident, $4.50 resident kids and seniors; free kids under 2. 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora.(630) 892-1550. foxvalleyparkdistrict.org Mid-Continent Railway Museum Enjoy the sights and sounds of vintage railroading during our fall special events. Train rides amid the brilliant hues of autumn. Autumn Color Weekend October 10th-12th.

Don’t forget to register for these great fall events!

Saturday, Oct. 18

Weekends in October 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Included with daily admission

Saturday, Nov. 1

Pumpkin Weekends are back! Seasonal crafts, harvest decor and pumpkin stories can be enjoyed every weekend.

Oct. 18 • Magic Show Oct. 25 • Trick-or-Treat & Costume Contest

Blackberry Farm

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The Pumpkin Special runs October 18th19th. Ride the train to the pumpkin patch and pick out your own pumpkin for Halloween. During our fall special events MidContinent features our dinner trains. Tour the Museum grounds with dozens of displays of restored vintage wooden railroad cars and steam locomotives. Be sure to visit the Gift Shop. Call 800-930-1385 or visit us at www.midcontinent.org Mid-Continent Railway Museum, E8948 Museum Road, North Freedom, WI 53951. [See ad on the Inside Back Cover.]

Oak Brook Park District Each year Oak Brook Park District offers a unique family fall festival, Haunted Forest, that features life-sized ADA accessible haunted maze, pumpkin patch, hayrides, kids events and more. The Indoor/Outdoor event which takes place on Friday and Saturday, October 10 and 11 from 6:30-9:30pm, is located in Central Park, 1450 Forest Gate Road in Oak Brook. This year’s haunted maze is larger than ever, measuring in at over 13,000 square feet, and even winds its way into a forested area.

This year, the park district is offering a maze preview night on Thursday, October 9 from 4-6pm. While the scary scenes will be in place, there won’t be any actors jumping out throwing maze-goers off track, making the feature more family-friendly. For $5 participants will be able to walk through the maze as many times as they’d like.There is no charge to enter the event and many of the family activities are free. For more information, please visit www.obparks.org/hauntedforest or call 630-990-4233.

Rockford Park District Locktoberfest at Lockwood Park has something to get your entire family in the spirit of the season! Locktoberfest begins October 4, 2014 and continues every Saturday and Sunday in October from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. plus Columbus Day. Admission to Lockwood Park is FREE, with some paid activities. Every weekend is a different theme! Pick a Pumpkin for $5. Enjoy wagon rides throughout Lockwood’s trails with storytellers, featuring Cowboy Simon and Princess Laney’s trick-or-treat adventures! Lockwood Park offers 15 miles of scenic trails for hiking, biking, or horseback riding. Lockwood Park is located at 5201 Safford Rd., Rockford. For more information, visit rockfordparkdistrict.org or call 815-987-8809.

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DuPage Children's Museum DuPage Children’s Museum is more than a Museum…we’re a force for early learning!

Learn and play in “neighborhoods” of handson exhibits designed to promote skill development in math, science, and the arts. Join us October 11 for the opening of our newest exhibit, XOXO: An Exhibit about Love & Forgiveness. XOXO is a place where families spend time to reflect and focus on one another and was designed to be a space that fosters conversations and experiences that bring love and forgiveness to the forefront of families’ minds.301 N. Washington Street, Naperville. 630-637-8000. www.dupagechildrensmuseum.org

information, call 630-444-3190 or visit www. kaneforest.com.

Creek Bend Nature Center The Forest Preserve District of Kane County cordially invites you to visit Creek Bend Nature Center within LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve in Saint Charles. With interpretive displays, hands-on exhibits, a children’s learning area and more, there’s something here for every nature lover. Hours are Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, from noon - 4 p.m.

Creek Bend Nature Center is located at 37W700 Dean St., Saint Charles. For more

Oakbrook Terrace Park District Lots of fall fun for the entire family. Come to the International Food Truck Festival & Family Fun on Saturday, September 20 at 1 pm at Heritage Park. Register for the Lake View Nature Center’s Halloween Hayride taking place on Friday, October 17 from 5:30 pm-7 pm or 7 pm-8:30 pm. The Halloween Carnival will take place on Saturday, October 18 from 2 pm - 5 pm at the Fitness Center.

Have fun at the Monster Bash on Thursday, October 30. Preschool registration is taking

NASCAR More than just racing, fun for the whole family! NASCAR starts its playoffs at Chicagoland Speedway, Sept. 12-14, featuring all three of NASCAR’s series including the MyAFibStory.com 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.

Kid’s tickets are $25 OFF, with free parking, coolers permitted and live musical entertainment including a performance by 18 year-old pop sensation Austin Mahone!

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit ChicagolandSpeedway.com or call 888629-RACE.

Saturdays and Sundays in October Plus Columbus Day 10:00 am - 4:00 pm CO-SPONSORS:

EVERY WEEKEND, ENJOY: • Carnival rides by Skinner Amusement • Pumpkin themed games and activities • Seasonal food favorites • Face painting • Pony ring rides • Scavenger hunt • Storytime hayride • Corn maze

LOCKWOOD PARK | 5201 Safford Rd–Rockford, IL Admission FREE, with some paid activities • October 4-5: Apple Days • October 11-13: (Columbus Day) Pumpkin Patch Days • October 18-19: Scarecrow Days • October 25-26: Costume Party Days • October 25: Q98.5 Candy and Scavenger Hunt (10 am-3 pm)

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place now. For further information, contact the Oakbrook Terrace Park District at (630) 627-6100. www.obtpd.org St. Charles Scarecrow Fest The 29th Annual St. Charles Scarecrow Fest – Presented by AAA, October 10-12, features over 100 handmade scarecrows, Make Your Own Scarecrow activity, carnival midway, food vendors, merchants, art show, themed kids activity zones - Farmin' Friday, Spooky Saturday and Sunday Fun Day. Plus live entertainment on two stages headlined

by Ralph's World, Neverly Brothers, 97Nine and scarecrow mascots Chuck and Char.

Free admission and free parking. Visit www.

ScarecrowFest.com for details.

Westmont Park District Look no further than the Westmont Park District for bales of fall fun! Our Last Straw Fall Event kicks it off on October 5…don’t miss this great, free, family event for all ages! A Scarecrow Tale is perfect for younger children and families. For those brave ones, take a ride through our Haunted Forest on October 25.

Little ghouls and goblins can attend our annual Fun Fair & jr. high students can dance the night away at the annual Halloween Dance on

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October 31. For more info call 630-963-5252 or visit www.westmontparks.org ST. Charles Park District Hi-ho the dairy-o, it's time for the annual Primrose Farm Frolic. This family event will be held on Sunday, September 21 from 11 am to 3pm. Activities include petting zoo, corn launch, old-fashioned gaming, barn building, farming demonstrations, make your own caramel apples, pumpkin painting, pony rides, hayrides and more. Admission is $8 for ages 12 and over, $4 for ages 2-11 and free for 2 and under.All activities are free. Food available for purchase. 5N726 Crane Road, St. Charles.

630-513-4370. www.primrosefarmpark.com Naper Settlement Naper Settlement has fall family fun! Tour the historic buildings and explore the past in the present.The youngsters will love playing in our new early learning playscape with Naperville’s only splash pad. Two popular October festivals include Oktoberfest on Oct. 3-4 featuring German music and cuisine with family-friendly activities on Saturday. All Hallows Eve: Village of Fear is an annual Halloween event with 12 acres of haunted happenings Oct. 17-18. Visit www.napersettlement.org.

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MAKE IT A WEEKEND IN ST. CHARLES!

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Friday & Saturday 10am-9pm, Sunday 10am-5pm Over 100 Hand-Crafted Scarecrows Make Your Own Scarecrow Scarecrow Fest Mascots Chuck & Char Daily Harvest, Halloween & Family Activity Zones Carnival Midway Autumn on the Fox Arts & Crafts Show FREE ADMISSION & FREE PARKING

Call 800-777-4373 @STCScarecrow ScarecrowFest.com

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Bensenville Park District Fall Happenings at Fischer Farm Artists & Authors Arts Fair - This free family event on September 6 & 7 will be fun for all ages! The fair is 10a-4p on Saturday and 11a-3p on Sunday. Fine arts, memorabilia, books, and crafts will be for sale. Includes musical performances, a balloon artist and face painter!

Breakfast at the Farm Breakfast at the Farm is on Saturday 27 at 9:30-11:30am. Enjoy a good hearty country breakfast at the farm. Then step back in time

150 years and hear about Augustus Fischer’s homestead. $14 includes the lecture, tour, and breakfast. Sign up at the Bensenville Park District’s Deer Grove Leisure Center at 1000 W. Wood Street.

Heritage Day Come out to this annual fall celebration; you can explore buildings, touch artifacts, and connect with history. Enjoy Civil War reenactments, pumpkin painting, live music, arts, crafts, and more. The event is on Saturday, October 11 from 11am until 3pm.

Admission and parking are free. A $5 wrist-

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band is available at the farm for kids ages 12 and under for pony rides, access to the petting zoo, and one pumpkin (while supplies last).

About the Farm - Fischer Farm is located at 16W680 Grand Avenue and is a facility of Bensenville Park District. The five acres of farmland contain nine structures that were originally owned by the Fischer family. The 1836 settlement house and farm is open to the public and tours are available Wednesday through Saturday, 9am to 1pm. For more information about the farm, visit www.bensenvilleparkdistrict.org or call 630-834-3152.

Mt. Prospect Park District Howlin’ Halloween Fest, our hoppin’ Halloween happening takes youngsters (ages 3-8) and outside Lions Center for games, Halloween hayride, moonwalk, crafts, face painters, Hoot! Hoot! Express and more.

Youngsters can take a trip down Jack-OLantern Lane to do some punkin’ pickin’ in the park, and we’ll have plenty of kiddie characters on hand to add to the fun. Last ticket sale at 2:15p.m. $5 per child payable at the door, adults free. Saturday, October 18 from 11am-3pm at Lions Center, 411 S. Maple, Mount Prospect. 847-255-5380. www.mppd.org Siegel’s Cottonwood Farm Siegel’s Cottonwood Pumpkin Farmopens daily 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sept. 20th – Nov 1st with Plenty of "Affordable Fun on the Farm®” for the family. Admission ticket includes over 20 unlimited attractions. Meals and Treats to eat for the whole family. Experience the Zombie Paintball Ride, Over 1/2 Mile of terror as you shoot at zombies and targets with slime paintballs. Can you handle this Intense ride? For Coupons, Information visit www.ourpumpkinfarm.com Weber Rd Crest Hill Don’t miss Statesville Haunted Prison® also at Siegel’s Farm, an aggressive interactive experience designed for teen and adult audiences, and not intended for children.

This haunted house takes you through the twisted chambers of the darkest creatures ever imprisoned, with over 150 live actors attacking you at every step, over 40 horrifically detailed rooms and an average time of 40-50 minutes required to get through its oppressive walls. Opening day Oct. 2 - Nov. 2 Thursdays-Sunday. Visit StatesvilleHauntedPrison.com

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Halloween Happenings Rob Zombie’s Great American Nightmare – 9/26 & 27; 10/3, 4,10-12,16-19, 23-26, 30 & 11/1. Three haunted houses based on Rob Zombie’s films. The Odeum, Villa Park. www.greatamericannightmare.com The Fear Haunted House – Weekends in Oct. AQdult themed haunted house at night and a low-scare family friendly attraction during the day. Navy Pier, Chicago. www.thefearhauntedhouse.com Trail of Screams – Weekends in Oct. and 11/1-3. Journey into a dark apocalypse ravaged by armies of horrific monsters, shocking scares and wild special effects. Rockford.

815-965-6772.

Statesville Haunted Prison – Wed. – Sun. 10/3-11/1.

Find your way through dark ancient walls, into 30 of the prison’s maximum security cells. Encounter over 200 of the most dangerous monsters ever imprisoned. Crest Hill.

877-SCARED2 or www.statesville.org.

13th Floor Haunted House – 9/26 & 27, 10/2-5, 9-12, 15-19, 22-11/1 & 11/7-8. Nationally celebrated brand of terror arrives. 30,000 square feet of horror. Melrose Park.

508-471-6731.

Realm of Terror – Weekends in Oct. Voted scariest haunted house in Lake County. Round Lake Beach. 847-363-8799.

Midnight Terror Haunted House – Weekends in Oct. Started as a small yard display and has grown into 12+ rooms with over 50 actors and animatronics. Portion of proceeds benefits Autism Society of Illinois. Oak Lawn. www.midnightterrorhauntedhouse.com Trilogy of Terror – 9/26-28, 10/2-5, 9-12, 16-19, 2326, 30, 31. Walk through three enclosed tents including the new Insane Asylum. Admission is canned goods for September/October 2014

Bloomingdale Food Pantry.

The Abyss – 10/1-31. Unspeakable portal to horror so deep and black, it is known only as…ABYSS. Channahon.

815-467-6766.

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Psychosis Haunted House – Weekends 10/3-11/2. Low scare. No gore experience. Thu. 7-10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 p.m.Midnight. Elgin. www.psychosishauntedhouse.net.

Acosta’s Haunted House – Weekends in Oct. Scariest

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house in Kane County. 7-10 p.m. St. Charles. 630-677-1638.

Fables Studio Carnivale – Weekends in Oct. Interactive Haunted House. Morton Grove. FablesStudioInfo@yahoo.com Six Flags Fright Fest – Weekends 9/27-11/2. Entire park is transformed into a Halloween playground. 847-249-4636.

Excursions into the Unknown – Haunted Chicagoland tours. Visit some of Chicago’s most haunted locations from the comfort of a luxury motor coach. All tours leave from Westfield Mall. For times and tours call 708-425-5163.

Terrifying Theatre Hike – Weekends in Oct. Hike from scene to scene for “Resurrected” focusing on 5 famous Chicago scary tales.. 3 p.m. Morton Arboretum, Lisle. 630725-2066.

Ghost Stories in the Park…In the Dark! – 10/3-5 & 10/10-12. An evening of scary stories that will send shivers up your spine. Naperville. Register: 630-848-5000.

Terror on the Railroad – Weekends in Oct. Experience a haunted Halloween train. Fri. & Sat. 7-11 p.m. Illinois railway Museum, Union. 815-923-4000.

Haunted Forest – 10/10 & 11. Scary fun for all ages.

6:30-9:30 p.m. Central Park, Oak Brook. 630-990-4233.

Tales Tombstones Tell – 10/10. Gather to hear stories of those buried in the cemetery. 6:30-9 p.m. Oakwood Cemetery, West Chicago. 630-231-3376.

Howl-o-Ween Pooch Parade – 10/11. Dress your pup for a parade, agility course, tricks competition & prizes. 12-2

p.m. Schaumburg. 847-985-2144.

Creature Double Feature – Oct. 11. Bring your chairs and enjoy a showing of Dracula and Frankenstein. 7 p.m.

Lisle Community Park. 630-964-3410.

Pumpkin Trolley – 10/18, 19, 25, 26.. Ride an old time electric trolley car to the Pumpkin patch to pick your pumpkin. Fox River trolley, South Elgin. 847-694-4676.

A Night in Sleepy Hollow – 10/10,11,17,18. Venture out into the dark to see the headless horseman. Corn maze, hayrides, haunted woods & concessions. Fri. 5:30-11 p.m. Sat. 2-11 p.m. Perry Farm Park, Bourbonnais. 815-933-9905.

All Hallows Eve: A Night of Fear – 10/17 & 18. Experience two of the darkest nights of the year with haunting creatures, eerie entertainment and must-see horrors. 6:3010 p.m. Naper Settlement. 630-420-6010.

Halloween Spooktacular – 10/17. Family friendly indoor Halloween party. Ages 2-10. 5:30-8 p.m. Glenview.

847-724-5670.

Monsters Ball – 10/17. Fun for the whole family. Costumes, games and dancing. Fee includes dinner, story and dancing. 6-8:30 p.m. Niles. 847-967-6633.

Monster Madness – Oct. 17. Costumes, games, prizes, pumpkin patch, hay maze and more. Ages 10 & under.

6-8:30 p.m. Lisle. 630-964-3410.

All Hallows Eve – 10/18. Haunted history stories, Halloween games and spooky fun for the whole family. 6-8 p.m.

Blackberry Farm, Aurora. 630-892-1550.

Village of Screamfield – 10/17 & 18, 24-26. An underground village lives beneath the Plainfield Police Dept.

6-10 p.m. Plus 3 family-friendly haunts on Sat. & Sun. from 2-5 p.m. Plainfield. www.villageofscreamfield.com A Spooktacular Halloween – 10/17. Mini pumpkin painting, thrilling bounce house & other ghoulish activities. Ages 3-7. 6-7:30 Lincoln Center, Downers Grove. 630-963-1300.

All Hallow’s Eve: Village of Fear – 10/17 & 18. Haunting creatures, eerie entertainment and must-see horrors.

6:30-10 p.m. Naper settlement, Naperville. 630-305-5257.

Gallery of Ghoulish Homes Tour – 10/17-31. Pack up the family and drive past the spookiest homes in Fox Valley. St. Charles. 630-513-6200.

Halloween Bash – 10/18. Come in costume and enjoy Halloween games and crafts and create eerie delights.

5-8:30 p.m. Bartlett Nature Center. 630-540-4800.

Boo Bash – 10/18. Petting zoo, trick or treat town, pumpkin decorating & more. Ages 2-8. 10-11:30 a.m. Glen Ellyn.

630-469-0907.

Halloween Carnival – Oct. 18. Wear your costume and enjoy a haunted house, bounce houses, games, crafts and more. 2-5 p.m. Oakbrook Terrace park District. 630-627-6100.

Boo! At the Zoo – 10/18 & 19 and 10/25 & 26..Costume showcase and parade, games, activities, haunted hayrides & more. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Brookfield Zoo. 708-688-8000.

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Haunted Ghost Story Train – 10/18 & 25. Spooky ride on a “haunted” trolley along the Fox river to a campfire on the shore with ghost stories, hot chocolate & s’mores. Fox River Trolley, South Elgin. Reservations: 847-694-4676.

Monster Bash – 10/23. Dress up for some spooky games and ghoulish treats. Ages 0-6 w/ parent. 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Lombard. 630-620-7322.

Halloween Spook-tacular – 10/24. Community Rec Center is transformed into a funhouse for children 10 & under. 4-6:30 p.m. Wheeling. 847-465-3333.

Boo 2U Fest – 10/24. Variety of spooktacular activities including a DJ, games, snacks & haunted house. 7-9 p.m.

Schaumburg. 847-490-7020.

Halloween Fest – 10/24. Candy corn pumpkin patch, trick-or-treat alien pods, chilling craft area and haunted hayride. 6-9 p.m. Romeoville. 815-886-2076.

Halloween Family Fun Night – 10/24. Games, crafts, trick-or-treating, haunted house and more. 6-7:30 Aurora.

630-859-8606.

Suburban Horror Story – 10/24 & 25. Spend an evening of terror in the dark halls of the Lincoln Center. Ages 10+.

7:30-10:30 p.m. Downers Grove. 630-963-1300.

Trick or Treat Trolley – 10/25 & 26. Treats for kids in costume. Illinois Railway Museum, Union. 815-923-4000.

Boo Fest – 10/24. Visit a mad scientist’s lab, make spooky crafts and hunt for candy in a haystack. 6:30-9 p.m. Carol

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

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Scarehouse of Carol Stream – 10/24. Enter if you dare!

Ages 12 & up. 9-10:30 p.m. Coral Cove water park, Carol Stream. 630-784-6100.

Halloween Trick or Treat Path – 10/24. Meet storybook and cartoon characters while trick or treating. Also games and crafts. 6 p.m. Rolling Meadows. 847-818-3200.

Halloween Spook-tacular – 10/24. A fun house for children 10 and younger. 4-6:30 p.m. Wheeling. 847-465-3333.

A Haunting in the Valley – 10/24 & 25. Mysterious, magical walks through the Log Cabin Woods. 6-9:30 p.m. Schaumburg. 847-985-2100.

Haunted Forest Walk – 10/24 & 25. Spooky hayrides to the haunted woods filled with scary scenes. 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Kid-friendly walk from 1-3 p.m. Sat. Woodridge. 630-3533400.

Pumpkin Decorating and S’mores – 10/25. Each child age 2-8 receives a pumpkin and everything necessary to create a masterpiece. 10-11:15 a.m. Naperville. 630-848-5000.

Scare-illon Concert – 10/25. Halloween themed concert featuring classical and popular selections. 7-8 p.m. Naperville. 630-848-5000.

Halloween Hayrides – 10/25. Dress in your costume for a spooky hayride. Each child receives a goody bag. 4:30-6:30 p.m. To register: 630-848-5000. www.napervilleparks.org.

Pumpkin Splash – 10/25. Swim with pumpkins. DJ and refreshments. 6-8 p.m. Schaumburg. 847-490-7020.

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Register now for the fall preschool session. Preschool session begins on September 3rd for 3 & 4 year olds, and September 4th for the 3 & 4 year old combo class.

INTERNATIONAL FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL & FAMILY FUN Saturday, September 20 1 pm- 5 pm Heritage Park Featuring a variety of food trucks, children’s entertainment, music & more!

MONSTER BASH AT HERITAGE PARK

Thursday, October 30 $15 R/$20 NR 5:30 pm-6:15 pm (age 2-4 with adult) 6:30 pm-7:15 pm (age 5-7) Have a ghostly good time playing games & making crafts in celebration of Halloween.

Bat Fest – 10/25. Family festival. Story-telling, parade, contests, pumpkin roll, haunted quarry & more. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Batavia. 630-761-3528.

Haunted Halloween Flea Market – 10/25. Horror movies, music, costume ball, hayrides & more. 3 p.m.-Midnight.

DuPage County Fairgrounds, Wheaton. 715-526-9769. www.zurkopromotions.com Pumpkin Hunt – 10/24. A pumpkin hunt in the pool. 6 mo.-12 years. 6 p.m. Oak Brook. 630-645-9581.

Frankenstein’s Kiddie Carnival – 10/24. Games, prizes and costume contests. 6:30 p.m. Plainfield. 815-436-8812.

Trick or Treating & Parade – 10/25. Downtown West Chicago businesses host the annual trick or treat. 1.-3 p.m. West Chicago. 630-293-2200.

Halloween Walk & Fall Festival – 10/25. Trick-or-Treat parade through the downtown area. Special offers, games and activities from the merchants. La Grange. www.lgba.com.

Haunted Forest Tour – 10/25. Tour Twin lakes Woods on hay racks where there may be creatures lurking about! 5:309:30 p.m. Westmont. 630-963-5252.

Zombie Apocalypse – 10/26 & 27. Wheeler Park transforms into a playground for the undead. 5-9 p.m. Geneva.

630-232-4542. 2.43”x4.79” Halloween Hayday – 10/25. Pumpkin painting, cosmic cake walk, costume contests & more. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. p.m.

Geneva. 630-232-4542.

Howl-o-Ween Dog Parade – 10/25. Annual parade

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630-232-4542.

Howl’oween Dog Parade – 10/26. Costume contests, treat bags & more. 1 p.m. Carol Stream. 630-784-6100.

Haunted Pony Rides – 10/26. Take a ride on our ponies dressed in costume. Ages 3 & up. 2:30-4 p.m. Plainfield. 815436-8812.

Halloween Happening – 10/26. Lots of free Halloween activities for ages 10 and under. 1-4 p.m. Naperville. 630848-5000.

Monster Mash – 10/30. Games, rides, music, concessions.

Fun for the whole family. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Bensenville. 630766-7015.

Monster Bash – 10/30. Play games, make crafts and celebrate Halloween. Times divided into ages 2-3; 3-4; 5-7.

Oakbrook Terrace. Info: 630-627-6100.

Halloween Fun Fair – 10/31. Carnival games, prizes, costume parade, magic show & more. 4-7 p.m. Westmont Comm. Center. 630-963-5252.

Halloween Dance – 10/31. Come in costume and show off your dance moves. Prizes for best dressed and most creative. Grades 6-8. 7:30-9 p.m. Westmont Comm. Center. 630-963-5252.

Halloween Party – 10/31. Games, magic show, ice skating & more. 6:30-9 p.m. Darien Sportsplex. 630-968-6400.

Boo Bash! – 10/31. Wear your costumes to this fun hour of Halloween activities and stories. Ages 3-5 w/adult. Reg. required. 10-11 a.m. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630-260-8162.

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Fall Fests Revolutionary War Reenactment at Cantigny Park, Wheaton.

SEPTEMBER Sandwich Fair – Sept. 3-7. Live music, carnival, horse show, tractor pull & more. Sandwich. 815-786-2159.

Food and Wine Festival – Sept. 5. Food from local restaurants, wine tasting, music, raffle & silent auction. 6-8:30 p.m. Galena.

815-777-3557.

Chicago Turkish Festival – Sept. 5 & 6. Folk dances and live entertainment. Fashion Show, Turkish cuisine.10 a.m.-9 p.m. Pioneer Court, Chicago. www.ChicagoTurkishFestival.org Oktoberfest in Villa Park – Sept. 5-7. Carnival rides, bags tournament, live entertainment. Villa Park. 630-834-8970.

DarienFest – Sept. 5-7. Annual festival of food, carnival rides and great music. Darien Community Park. 630-968-0004.

West End Art Festival – Sept. 5-7. Art activities, children’s events, live music, local food and live auction of sidewalk art. La Grange. www.lgba.com Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival – Sept.

5-7. Sheep & fleece shows, youth activities, silent auction, workshops and demonstrations. Jefferson, WI. 608-868-2505.

Festival of the Vine – Sept. 5-7. Wine tastings, flower market, arts & crafts. Geneva.

630-232-6060.

Homer Harvest Days – Sept. 6 & 7. Food, music, old-fashioned games, children’s activities. Trantina Farm, Homer Glen. 708-3010522.

Fine Arts Festival – Sept. 6 & 7. 130 juried artists exhibiting original art. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Downers Grove. 847-926-4300.

Misericordia Family Festival – Sept. 7.

Food & drink, live music & entertainment, 11 September/October 2014

a.m.-6 p.m. Chicago. 773-273-2766.

Scandinavian Day Festival – Sept. 7. Celebrate Scandinavia with traditional food, crafts, games, and entertainment. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Vasa Park, South Elgin. 847-695-6720.

Harvest Fest – Sept.7. Sponsored by the Wood Dale Historical Society. Wood Dale.

630-595-8777.

Cornfest – Sept. 7. Family picnicwith homemade food, games, entertainment and fishing. 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Graue Mill, Oak Brook.

630-920-9720.

Weed Ladies Fall Floral Sale – Sept. 11-14.

Creative seasonal floral arrangements and dried bouquets. Thu-Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun. 1-4 p.m. Naper Settlement. 630-420-6010.

September 20-21, 2014

Saturday 11am–7pm

Sunday 12pm–5pm

St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church 15W455 79th Street, Burr Ridge, IL 60527

Fun Activities for All Ages!  Camel Rides & Petting Zoo  Kid’s Corner, Rock & Velcro Wall  Jewelry, Souvenirs & Arts  Personalized Hieroglyphics  Church Tours

Delicious Egyptian Food!  Kabobs  Falafel  Hummus  Grape Leaves  Baklava …and more

Call 708-325-8633 or go to www.TasteofEgyptFestival.com for more information and to purchase raffle tickets. (need not be present to win)

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Jazz Weekend – Sept. 11-14. Live jazz performed at 8 venues. St. Charles. For venues & schedule: www.stcjazzweekend.com U.S. Parachute and National Skydiving Championship - Sept 11-23. 500+ top skydivers from around the country compete.

Skydive Chicago, Ottawa. 815-433-0000.

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to fall adventures at Naper Settlement!

Oktoberfest

Sept. 12 – 21 Authentic German Food, Live Music, Family Friendly Activities Camera Park Glendale Heights (323) 5-PRETZEL

Weed Ladies Fall Floral Show & Sale

www.GlendaleHeightsOktoberfest.com

Jazz and Blues Festival – Sept. 12. 3 bands, food, beer & wine tent, car show and more.

6-11 p.m. LaGrange Park. www.cpdlgp.org Des Plaines Fall Fest – Sept. 12-14. Family friendly festival. Live music, carnival, food, fun, family activities. Lake Park, Des Plaines.

847-391-5399. www.FallFestDesPlaines.com West Dundee Heritage Fest – Sept. 11-14.

Art & antique shows, fireworks, auto show, children’s activities. www.wdundeeheritagefest.org CS Barks Dog Festival – Sept. 14. Hours of four-legged fun including Skydogz performances, dock diving competition.. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Carol Stream. 630-784-6100.

Riverwalk Fine Art Fair – Sept. 20 & 21. Outdoor juried art exhibition and sale along the DuPage River. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Naperville. 630355-2530.

Sept. 11–14

Walking Tours

Sept. 13, Oct. 5 & 11

Blacksmithing 101 Sept. 13 & 20

History Speaks Lecture Series

Sept. 14 - Thunder in the Distance Oct. 19 - Edgar Allan Poe: To Tell a Tale

Oktoberfest

Oct. 3 & 4 Family activities Sat. afternoon

Taste of Egypt Festival

Sept. 20 & 21 Egyptian food, camel rides, petting zoo, jewelry, kid’s corner and more.

Burr Ridge 708-325-8633 www.TasteofEgyptFestival.com

All Hallows Eve

Oct. 17 & 18 Haunting creatures & eerie entertainment

Early Learning Playscape

Open through Oct. 31 Educational play area with splash pad!

Depot Days – Sept. 13 & 14. Celebrate the early history of Lisle with food, entertainment and fun. 12-5 p.m. Lisle. 630-968-0499.

Fall Harvest at Blackberry Farm – Sept. 14.

Discover the ways of Pioneer life with harvest treats and carriage rides. Live music. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Aurora. 630-892- 1550.

Berwyn Oktoberfest – Sept. 19 & 20. Live music, food, rides, arts & crafts,. Fri. 6-11 p.m.

Sat. 12-11 p.m. Depot District, Berwyn. 773788-8100.

OakToberfest – Sept. 19 & 20. A celebration of music, micro-brewed beers and food. Lots of fun family events. Downtown Oak Park.

708-383-4145.

Oktoberfest – Sept. 20. Live music, kids’ activities, food, beer and more. Oak Brook. 630990-4233.

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Oktoberfest in Palatine – Sept. 19-21. German music, food and beverages. Family activities. Fireman’s Memorial Parking Lot, Palatine. www.PalatineRotary.com Fall Fest – Sept.21. Enjoy a fun and free autumn afternoon with the family between London School and Husky Park. 1-4 p.m.

Wheeling. 847-465-3333.

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

Harvest Pow Wow – Sept. 20 & 21. Native American dancing, cultural demonstrations, children’s games & crafts and special presentations. Midwest SOARING Foundation.

Naper Settlement, Naperville. 708-257-4300.

Kuipers Family Farm – Sept. 20- Oct.31. Pick your own, pony rides, baby animals, pig races, corn. Maple Park. 815-827-5200.

S’mores, Smoke & Squares – Sept. 20. Live music, campfires and s’mores under the autumn night sky! 4-8 p.m. Wagner Farm, Glenview. 847-657-1506.

Oktoberfest – Sept. 19 & 20. Food, family activities, live entertainment, senior activities.11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Veterans Park, Westmont. 630-660-6554.

Oktoberfest – Sept. 20. Live music, bean bag tourney, futbol tourney, food, home run derby and more. Oak Brook Park District.

630-990-4233.

Didier Farms Pumpkin Fest – Sept. 20-Oct. 31. Hayrides, corn maze, straw maze, petting zoo. Didier Farms, Lincolnshire. 847-6343291.

Hoe-Down – Sept. 21. Bring the family out for pony rides, hayrides, games, food & fun!.

Darien Community Park. 630-968-6400.

Fall Festival of Fun

Saturday, Oct. 25, 1 – 4 pm Fun, shop, dine and enjoy hay rides, stilt walkers, Oompah band and treats. FREE! Burr Ridge Village Center I-55 to County Road South, Burr Ridge 630-654-2782 www.ShopBurrRidge.com (See ad on back cover.)

Country Folk Art Festival – Sept. 26-28.

Traditional Americana and Folk Art. Antique American furniture and accessories, folk art and unique crafts. Fri. 6-10 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. St. Charles. 815772-3279.

Scarecrow Festival – Sept. 26 & 27. Kids’ activities, special events in stores and themed scarecrows lining the streets. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Ottawa. 888-OTTAWA-4.

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1836 Settlement House

Tours: Wednesday - Saturday, 9am - 1pm Free admission, donations are accepted Explore the buildings ~ Touch the artifacts ~ Connect with history

.ARTS FAIR.

Saturday, Sept. 6, 10am-4pm Sunday, Sept. 7, 11am-3pm

Free family event! Paintings, sketching, ceramics, wood carvings, photography, and more will be available for purchase. Fiction and non-fiction books for all ages.

Kids will enjoy a balloon artist and face painting.

BREAKFAST AT THE FARM Saturday, Sept. 27, 9:30-11:30am Enjoy a country breakfast at the farm. Then step back 150 years and hear about Augustus Fischer, the Atlanta Campaign, and the Civil War. $14 includes breakfast, lecture, and tour.

For pre-registration info visit bensenvilleparkdistrict.org.

Saturday, Oct. 11, 11am-3pm

Free admission and fun for the whole family!

Enjoy candle making, pumpkin painting, pig roast, music, arts, crafts, Civil War reenactments, & more! $5 wristband: Children 12 and under get unlimited access to petting zoo, pony rides, and one pumpkin (while supplies last). Wristband available at event.

Fischer Farm is located at 16W680 Grand Ave., Bensenville.

For more information visit www.bensenvilleparkdistrict.org or call 630-834-3152.

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Apple Festival – Sept. 26-28. Wide variety of apple inspired treats and family activities.

Long Grove. 847-634-0888.

Elim Dutch Fest – Sept. 27. Dutch treats, kids carnival, petting zoo & authentic Dutch dancing. 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Palos Heights. 708389-0555.

Autumn Pioneer Festival – Sept. 27 & 28.

Crafts, lifestyles and skills of the pioneers and Native Americans of the early 1800’s.

Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Belvidere. 815-547-7935.

Fall Harvest and Art Festival – Sept. 27.

Vineyard tours, live music, grape stomping, art show and more. 12-5 p.m. Galena. 815777-3235.

Johnny Appleseed Festival – Pony rides, petting zoo, pumpkin train, wagon rides, scarecrow contest. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Crystal Lake.

847-479-0835.

Indian Summer Festival – Sept. 28. Food, family events and make your own scarecrow. 12-5 p.m. Castaldo Park, Woodridge.

630-353-3400.

OCTOBER

MT. PROSPECT PARK DISTRICT’S

Sat, Oct. 18 11am-3pm* Lions Rec. Center 411 S. Maple St. • Mt. Prospect $5 per child (payable at door) Adults Free *LAST TICKET SALE 2:15PM

Live Entertainment • Kiddie Characters • Train Ride • Halloween Hayride • Games Face Painting • Crafts • Moonwalk • Pumpkin Patch • Trick or Treat Bag HARVEST MARKET AND CONCESSIONS! (AVAILABLE AT ADDITIONAL COST) For kids ages 3-10 yrs • All children must be accompanied by an adult • Strollers permitted In the event of rain, activities move indoors • Don’t forget to wear your costume!

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

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Group & Family Hayrides – Weekends in Oct. Group rental includes 20 min. hayride and a bonfire. Naperville Park District. To register: 630-848-5000.

Fall Color Festival – Children's activites, scarecrow trail. Daily in October. Morton Arboretum, Lisle. 630-968-0074.

Houby Fest

Sept. 30 – Oct. 5 Food booths, vendors, arts and crafts, carnival, music, sidewalk sale and much more.

Thur. & Fri. 5-10 p.m. Sat. 12-10 p.m.

Sun. 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

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Lombard Park District Saturday, Oct. 4 from 2 - 3 pm Pumpkim decorating contest, games, heyrides, and more.

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of talented crafters, bake sale and concessions. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Romeoville. 815-8866222.

Annual Fish Boil and Harvest Festival – Oct. 4. Family fun with live music and entertainment. 1-5 p.m. Vasa Park, South Elgin. 847-695-6720.

Scarecrow Harvest Festival – Oct. 4 & 5.

Make your own scarecrow and explore this Victorian era village. 12-5 p.m. Midway Village Museum, Rockford. 815-397-9112.

Harvest Days at Garfield Farm – Oct 5. Music, food & demonstrations of historic household and farm skills in the 1800’s. 11:30 a.m.4 p.m. Garfield Farm Museum, St. Charles.

630-584-8485.

Autumn Harvest Festival – Oct. 5. Demonstrations of frontier era farm life. Also crafts, 19th century games, food & live music. 12-5 p.m. Schaumburg. 847-985-2100.

Pumpkin Weekends – Oct. weekends and Columbus Day. Pumpkin patch, decorating stations, carousel, train and hayrides and more. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Blackberry Farms Pioneer Village, Aurora. 630-892-1550.

Trolley Fall Colors Tour – Mon. & Sat. in Oct. Tour includes trolley ride, hot lunch buffet and guided scenic walk. Starved Rock, Utica.

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30 min. guided tours. Danada Equestrian Center, Wheaton. 630-668-6012.

Cider Festival – Oct.5. Cider making demo, food and apple baked goods, blacksmithing, pioneer demos. Free. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

McHenry County Historical Museum, Union.

815-923-2267.

Heirloom Apple Fest – Oct. 5. Step back in time and embrace Fall with its most iconic fruit. 1-4 p.m. Durant House Museum, St. Charles. 630-377-6424.

Paws in the Park – Oct. 5. Pet related products and gifts, resources, demonstrations, contests and a blessing of the animals.

Noon-4 p.m. Lincoln Park Dog Park, Aurora.

630-859-8606.

Last Straw Fall Event – Oct. 5. Hayrides, bake sale, pumpkin decorating and more.

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

630-963-5252.

Scarecrow Festival Oct. 10-12 Live entertainment, scarecrow contest, children’s activities, craft show, carnival and more.

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Autumn on the Fox Art & Craft Show. Oct. 10-12. 170 artisans displaying jewelry, metal art, stained glass, photography, folk are & more. St. Charles. 815-772-3279.

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Palatine Park District Saturday, Oct.11, 11am-6pm Petting Zoo, Wagon Rides, Crafts, Vendors, Pig Roast, Scarecrow Contest Palatine Stables 1510 W. NW Hwy, Palatine 847-991-0333 www.palatineparks.org Fall Festival – Oct. 11.Hayrides, music, pumpkin decorating, candy dive & seasonal treats. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630-668-5161.

Heritage Day – Oct. 11. Celebration of season & local history. Tours, civil war re-enactors, music, crafts and children’s activities.

Fischer Farm, Bensenville. 630-766-7015. wwwbensenvilleparkdistrict.org The Pumpkin Trolley – Oct. 18,19,25 & 26.

Pick up a pumpkin at the patch. Great family fun at low cost. Fox River Trolley Museum, South Elgin. 847-697-4676.

Moonlight Hayrides at Primrose Farm – Oct. 3,4,17,18,24.25. Tractor drawn hayrides

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Fall Family Festival – Oct. 18. Oktoberfest atmosphere with parade, games, costume contest & more. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Hinsdale.

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Autumn Arts & Crafts Show – Oct. 18. 100 area artisans featuring paintings, glass and seasonal items. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.bataviamothersclub.org Fall Harvest Festival – Oct. 18. Horse drawn wagon rides, farm tours, corn picking by hand, apple pressing and farm activities. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wagner farm, Glenview. 847-6571506.

Fall Festival – Oct. 18. Visit craft and activity stations as you walk through the woods.

1-3 p.m. Red Oak Nature Center, Aurora. 630897-1808.

Fall Colors Weekend – Oct. 18 & 19. Enjoy Nature’s show with guided hikes and lunch time hikes. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. both days. Starved Rock State Park, Utica. 800-868-7625.

Pumpkin Palooza – Oct. 25. Fall themed festival for the whole family. Games, crafts, dancing, snacks and the Boo Factory. 2 p.m.

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5:30-7:30 p.m. St. Charles. 630-513-4370.

Fall Festival/Oktoberfest – Oct. 11. Pumpkin painting, scarecrow contest, hayrides, games, crafts, german bands, food & beer.

Mt. Prospect. 847-392-6000.

Oktoberfest – Oct. 4 & 5, 11 & 12. Carriage rides, lively german dancing, pumpkin decorating and children’s activities. Long Grove.

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Fall Bulb Festival – Oct 11 & 12. Shop from over 200 varieties of bulbs with live music, activities & more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe. 847-835-5440.

Fall Festival – Oct. 12. Hayrides, equestrian exhibits, riding and training demos, music and children’s activities. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Danada Equestrian center, Wheaton. 630-6686012.

Glass Pumpkin Patch – Oct. 15-19. Annual exhibit of blown glass artwork. 3000 glass pumpkins and other autumnal designs. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. daily. Morton Arboretum, Lisle.

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By Peter Longo PGA Life Member and Oak Meadows Teaching Professional www.DuPageGolf.com FAT FREE, PLEASE Weight conscious people have chosen fat free dietary products for years. It’s no different in golf, as a “Fat” shot is a total waste of a stroke.

The Fat golf shot occurs when the club strikes the ground before the ball, producing a large divot that often goes further than the ball.

The problem is the arms are lowering the club too steeply on the downswing, causing the low point to occur before impact rather than at impact.

The solution is to pull the arms forward toward the target, not at the ball, as you approach impact. This action will force the club more forward than downward, eliminating the fat shot.

A good practice drill is to line five balls in a horizontal line, about six inches apart, and then place a long towel five inches behind that line.Addressing each ball, hit them all with an added pulling motion toward the target, not the ball and missing the towel before impact on each one.

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It’s an easy and very effective way to eliminate that heavy hit and go FAT FREE in your game.

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THE PROPER SWING After nearly 40 years’ experience in golf, I feel that though golfers swing in a variety of ways. Most golfers share one swing characteristic – swinging too hard. The equipment companies promote the longest driver and the longest ball, and it is difficult to watch a televised golf tournament without listening to commentators describe how far Tiger, Rory or Bubba hit the ball. Distance is the key word in golf, yet most golfers are not hitting the ball farther, because they are trying to hit it further. Golfers should try to swing the club, setting the pace or speed of the swing with the backswing and maintain this pace in the downswing. The ideal transition from back to forward is as little transition as possible. Maintain the pace of the swing and the power of the lower body will join the speed of the arms at impact and greater distance will result. So in order to hit longer shots, stop trying to “hit longer shots”.

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By Dave Anderson General Manager/Golf Professional HITTING THE LONG BALL One of the most common questions asked about the golf swing is “how can I hit the ballfurther?” The most common flaw in trying to hit the ball further is a natural desire to try and swing harder with your hands and arms because most amateurs believe that’s how you create power.

Distance comes with a full shoulder turn combined with tension-free hands and forearms. Try using a hammer by squeezing the grip as hard as you can. Now try using the hammer with a very light grip pressure with tension-free hands and forearm.

Also, by making a correct weight shift to the back foot on the backswing, the front shouldershould come back behind the golf ball as the back faces the target. It’s not necessary to swing the club all the way to the top of your shoulders with your arms as long as you maintain good extension as you turn your shoulders and upper body, creating a wide takeaway and swing arc. Now you’re using your large muscles to make a big turn and wider swing arc. Your full turn is done once you’ve reached a 90 degree shoulder turn and maintained your length of the arc with good extension of the arms.

That’s how you create power and distance with a proper back swing!

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Teach Your Child To Enjoy School

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aising engaged students is not only the responsibility of the teachers and the administrators at your school, it's a job that starts at home with every parent.

You may have anxiety, fears, or merely firstday jitters about your child going to school.

But if you can muster up your courage and take a one-good-day-at-a-time approach, you will find that raising a child who loves school is easier than you might have imagined.

Just follow these four simple guidelines, keep your interactions with your school's employees constructive and upbeat, and watch the magic that occurs when your child loves learning.

1. Share to prepare. Tell your child what you enjoyed about school. If your spouse enjoyed school, encourage him to share stories, too.

But if you had a difficult time in school, share those stories with someone who is not your child. Talk to another adult about the ways you struggled, and how those struggles might color your expectations of what school will be like for your child. Get your fears and biases

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about school off your chest and let them go so you won't unwittingly pass them on. Remember, your child is not you. That was then, this is now. By confronting and releasing any back-to-school skeletons in your closet, you open the doors to a positive school experience for your child today.

2. Step back. Some parents have trouble trusting that a school will care about their child as much as they do. And it's true-teachers won't treat your child like a parent would. They will probably expect more. And they will care about your child as educational professionals, who want to challenge your child so she can realize her potential, so let them do their jobs. Smart parents know that school is not just about academics. When your child is in school, she is learning how to be a member of a community. She is learning how to socialize and enjoy playtime. She is learning how to express herself through art, music and physical activity. So take a leap of faith. Remind yourself that the folks who run schools are trained professionals. Trust them with your child's daily education and wellbeing. Then suburban family | subfam.com

your child will experience every day as an adventure in learning and growing.

3. Be positive and proactive. Try to find something to like about your school on a regular basis. If you don't know what to like then you

The Cure For The First Day Jitters Show up and smile. Even if you are scared to death about your child starting school, fake it until you get over it.

Do what you can to get your child off to a strong, positive start and keep paying the positive forward throughout elementary school and beyond. If you do, the second seven years of learning will be smooth and sunny.

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meet the folks who work in the front office, including the principal. Make sure the teacher knows you are on her team. If you have a miscommunication or misunderstanding with a teacher or administrator, strive to work things out in a calm, pro-active manner. Don't hang on to negative perceptions or try to create negative consensus with other parents. Confident, secure parents seek solutions not squabbles.

Put yourself in the teacher or administrator's shoes before you pick up the phone or shoot off that e-mail. Remember, the way you would like to be treated is the way to behave, always, no matter how you feel in the heat of the moment.

expectations of payoffs for your child based on your involvement. The benefits for your child come when you happily contribute, not when you use your position as an insider to create an ongoing list of how you would do

4. Give without strings. Whether you work full time or not, there are typically two types of parent volunteers: those who willingly pitch in and help and those who don't want to spend time at school but do it for their kids.

Be honest about the kind of parent you are, so you can find ways to be a cheerful contributor to the school.

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If you like to pitch in, join the PTA or sign up to be a room parent. You will find plenty of opportunities to contribute, but do so without

Did You 'Love' School?

Maybe you think 'love' is a word that should be reserved for family and religion. But if your child does not love learning by the time he or she graduates from elementary school, you may school, high school, and college. Keep your attitude towards academics upbeat if you want to instill a lifelong love of learning in your child. things differently and better. Remember your role as a helper in the larger scheme of things.

Be service-minded, looking for opportunities to match the school's needs with what you

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have to offer. Do your best not to criticize parents who are less committed to volunteering than you, unless you wish to be judged back.

If you don't want to spend a lot of time at school, acknowledge that your child could benefit from seeing you at school once in a while whether you enjoy volunteering or not.

Break the school year up into three parts and try to pitch in to help or chaperone at least once each season. Don't forget to get your spouse involved. Two reasonably involved parents are better than none. And don't feel guilty about not being a parenting association volunteer. There are plenty of ways to contribute that don't funnel through the PTA. Give money to financially support the programs of the PTA, if you can swing it. Then go to your child's teacher when looking for ways to contribute in proximity to your child.

No matter how you choose to contribute, when you give the way you want to give, you set a great example for your kids. Parents who invest energy cheerfully and proactively in their child's school stand out in the crowd for all the right reasons, paving the way to success in school for all their children.

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there are other creative ways to help fulfill the back-to-school list on a budget.

Families are always looking to save as much money as they can around this time of year.

You may have thought that the best deals were found in July & August on ‘back to school’ shopping but, if you are like a lot of parents, you may have decided to wait until after school began to finish your shopping. Waiting to see if you really needed everything on the school list the first day is smart because it is likely to be cheaper after school starts. Some “must have’ clothing trends might be replaced by the next big thing or it might go on sale.

Don’t skip big-name brick and mortar stores.

If your kid was begging for that absolutelycan't-live-without item and it' wasn’t within your budget, waiting a few weeks for even bigger discounts was wise. You can now find a good deal at places like Children's Place, Gymboree, Macy's or Kohl's. You will never pay full price if you sign up for email lists to get advance notice of sales, follow the stores on Facebook or Twitter, look for discount codes online, clip coupons or use store cash.

If you find an item that you've purchased is cheaper 14 days later, some stores let you bring in the receipt and collect the difference.

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of American families will have done at least part of their back-to-school shopping at thrift stores or resale shops this year, according to a survey by the National Retail Federation.

Consignment sales offer a great way to save money on kids' clothes all year long, letting you replenish their closets with gently used, good quality clothes without paying full price for items they will quickly outgrow.

The merchandise at stores like Goodwill, Savers, Second Hand Resale Shops, and Salvation Army rotates frequently. One day you may find nothing, but the next day you might find a gold mine of adorable clothes. Plus, these organizations donate money to nonprofit agencies in your community to help those in need.

In addition to brick-and-mortar consignment shops, look for one-time events that set up in churches or other locations for a weekend. Before you shop, clean out your kids' old clothes and bring them in for credit toward your purchase.

Host a clothing swap. Contact friends from the neighborhood, church, school or moms' clubs who have children in a range of ages.

Set up a time to meet, bring outgrown clothes and start swapping. Create a Facebook event to spread the word.

Before you shop, sit down with your kids to set a budget and make a list. Including your children in the process will provide a valuable lesson in responsibility and a smoother shopping experience.

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Divine Infant Jesus School Divine Infant Jesus School believes that fostering creativity in a culturally diverse environment is essential in helping children develop confidence, social skills, decision making skills, and independence.

Divine Infant Jesus School had teams in Soccer, Cross-Country, Basketball, Volleyball, Track and Cheerleading this school year. A PE program is offered to students in Kindergarten through 8th Grade. Divine Infant Jesus School also offers opportunities with Student Government, Peer Mediation, DIBS Broadcasting, Chess Club, Robotics, Mural Painting, Altar Serving, Band, and offers lessons in guitar and chimes.

Some of the opportunities that we offer are: Combined Early Education and Child Care Services for $165/week from 8am – 6pm. Rowland Reading’s “SuperKidsReading Program” beginning in Pre-Kindergarten. Computer Instruction and Creative Development beginning in Pre-Kindergarten. Spanish Language instruction beginning in Kindergarten. Greek/Latin Roots Program. Accelerated Reading Program. Updated Computer Lab and redesigned Science Lab and Language/Art room. Anti-Bullying Program As a Catholic elementary school, our Faith centered curriculum is designed to build a foundation and to provide experiences which will best prepare our students for a successful transition into high school. Visit us at www.divineinfant.org for more information. Tuition assistance is available and registration is open from Pre-School to 8th Grades Acacia Academy Acacia Academy is a private therapeutic day school located in La Grange, IL servicing students with a variety of special needs (high functioning autism, aspergers, ADD/ADHD, LD, dyslexia, gifted) in grades 1st-12th and Transition Programs for ages 17-22. We customize our program for each of our students. Students are taught in the way they learn best in order to meet their unique and individualized needs. We are approved for Out-of-District Placement by ISBE. In many 30 education central

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cases, the school district provides both the tuition and transportation for your student to attend Acacia Academy.

The Achievement Centers, our after school tutorial/diagnostic clinic and before and after school care, is available for all ages and subjects. Our diagnostic clinic offers a Psychoeducational Evaluation to identify learning disabilities, determine a student’s strengths and weaknesses, as well as how they think, reason and process information.

Our Lady of Peace Catholic School Our Lady of Peace Catholic School is located at 709 Plainfield Road in Darien, Illinois, a western suburb of Chicago located within DuPage County. Since its opening in 1963, Our Lady of Peace has focused on its traditions of academics, service and character while incorporating the values of our faith.

Our Lady of Peace educates approximately 365 students from 235 families. Small class size, a comprehensive curriculum and a community spirit are just some of the benefits of being part of the OLP family. The school is under the direct auspices of the Diocese of Joliet and the direct guidance of the pastor and the principal. A voluntary school board, comprised of parents, serves as a consultative body to the pastor.

SAINT IGNATIUS COLLEGE PREP is a Jesuit high school in the heart of Chicago. The school is steeped in strong tradition and is dedicated to preparing young men and women for lives of faith, love, service, and leadership. To learn more about how a Jesuit education can inspire your student visit www.ignatius.org.

One of OLP’s greatest strengths is the dedication of its volunteers. School parents generously donate their time and energy to the essential tasks of our daily operation Our Lady of Peace Catholic School – working in unison with Our Lady of Peace Parish and in cooperation with area Catholic parishes – is dedicated to providing a quality Catholic education through the fulfillment of the Gospel message: “To Teach as Jesus Did.” www.olopdarien

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Saint Ignatius College Prep Saint Ignatius College Prep, a Jesuit Catholic school in the heart of Chicago, is a diverse community dedicated to educating young men and women for lives of faith, love, service and leadership. Through outstanding teaching and personal formation, the school challenges its talented student body to intellectual excellence, integrity, and life-long learning and growth. Inspired by the gospel of Jesus Christ, this community strives to use God's gifts to promote social justice for the greater glory of God. Find out more at ignatius.org. September 10, 2014 - Campus Visit Program Begins. December 07, 2014 - Open House @ 12:00 PM. January 10, 2015 2015 - Entrance Exam Class of 2019 @ 8:00 AM September/October 2014

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We embark this year on an Advanced Learning Curriculum, expanded Spanish class and updated Computer Lab. Or try out one of our after school clubs or our large Sports Program!

“EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION THROUGH FAITH, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY” Divine Infant Jesus School believes that fostering creativity in a culturally diverse environment is essential in helping children develop confidence, social skills, decision making skills, and independence.

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leges or adults returning to college to complete their bachelor’s degrees have the opportunity to reach their educational goals at the state-of-the-art GSU education center in Naperville. GSU has partnered with regional community colleges to make transferring a seamless transition, and most programs will accept up to 80 credits.

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Catch a teacher or administrator doing something right and express your appreciation with a quick thank-you note.

Here is a list of inexpensive gifts that make a nice gesture any time of year: A pair of movie tickets A small bouquet of flowers Gift card to an art supply stores Something for her sweet tooth A potted perennial Restaurant gift certificates Bath salts or bubbles Gift card to a bookstore Your best cookie recipe with the cookies An iTunes card Water bottle or travel mug A pot of assorted herbs Office supply gift card Gourmet food basket Coffee or tea shop gift card

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Help with Homework Time It's important to regulate the family to a daily schedule at the very start of the school year. Get in the habit of packing the school bag at night, get up at the right time in the morning, and eat a healthy breakfast with your child. And, apply these homework tips to establish habits your child needs to be successful all year long.

Location: Many parents believe children should always do homework at a desk to encourage structure. But after sitting at a desk all day at school, some kids might work better in a freer and more personalized environment. Having other areas where kids can work, such as a kitchen table, a coffee table, a mat on the floor, or somewhere else where they can feel just as comfortable is important.

Motivation: If your child is easily distracted, try sitting next to them quietly and reading and modeling to them what it is to focus.

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vated to begin their take-home asignments.

Timing: Many researchers believe that taking short breaks during homework and study time improves performance and focus. Using a timer schedule short breaks for a stretch or a trip to the kitchen to grab a healthy snack. A break in the monotony can be extremely helpful for kids.

Organization: Create a nightly homework checklist to ensure they stay organized and don’t neglect any assignments. Everyone loves the satisfied feeling that comes with checking something off of a to-do list.

Moderation: With the influx of technology, it’s hard to not get lost in the mess of touch screens, apps, and e-books.There’s no doubt these hi-tech tools can help engage and challenge students when appropriately used, but there comes a time when you just need to unplug.Technology is not a replacement for human interaction, or picking up a pencil and writing, or turning the pages of a book.

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Avoiding Financial Trials and Traps

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ancer is an expensive disease that’s fraught with uncertainties.

Financial wellness in the face of cancer care requires caregivers to have their eyes wide open in understanding, planning for, and managing cash inflows and outflows so as to avoid surprises and moderate caregiver stress.

Formal interviews with 86 cancer caregivers and patients and dozens of informal conversations described key factors that caregivers need to anticipate: potential employment disruptions, health insurance, treatment and drug costs, collateral costs (for transportation, child care, lodging and meals if patient care is distant from home, and so on), and financial record-keeping.

1. Employment

Diagnosis and treatment are time-consuming, with unpredictability about “when” and “how long.” For people who don’t control their own work schedules, whether caregivers or patients, cancer’s physical and time demands may jeopardize income or even employment itself.

The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows patient or caregiver to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave if they work for a company with 50 or more employees. Regardless of your employer’s size, talk with your supervisor directly to learn what kinds of schedule flexibility might be arranged and whether your company has an employee “sick leave bank” you might tap.

Two useful resources for information and possible help are the Patient Advocate Foundation (www.patientadvocate.org) or the Cancer Legal Resource Center (www.disabilityrightslegalcenter.org).

2. Health Insurance

The Affordable Care Act, passed in 2010, contains a number of provisions in effect now to help cancer patients ensure that they have ongoing coverage that cannot be terminated as a result of a pre-existing condition and face no lifetime reimbursement limits. By January 34 family wellness

A comprehensive list of questions to guide insurance fact-finding can be found at the website for the American Society for Clinical Oncology (www.ASCO.org), under the tab for Managing Costs of Cancer Care. Some disabled individuals may be covered under Medicare (call 1-800-MEDICARE and ask for transfer to an ombudsman), and low-income patients may be covered under Medicaid (www.medicaid.gov).

3. Treatment and Drug Costs 1, 2014, all Americans will be able to get coverage with no annual reimbursement limit, and coverage for approved clinical trials.

Get a copy of the patient’s health insurance policy and review it in detail to learn: • What kinds of services for cancer diagnosis and treatment are covered?

• For the services that are covered, what qualifiers exist regarding the setting / location where they are covered (inpatient? outpatient? radiation center?) and what reimbursement level exists for each? Verify down to the level of the individual practitioner and the specific service location, since occasionally coding details may make the difference in whether a particular service at a particular location by a particular practitioner is or isn’t covered by a given insurance company.

• What deductibles and co-pays might be required from you to accompany the insurance payments, and are there requirements or restrictions about where to obtain needed drugs (Cancer Center, Oncologist, Pharmacy, Mail Order, Other)? For example, if an oral chemo drug is prescribed, ensure that it’s covered before filling the prescription because coverage policies vary widely among carriers.

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Breakthroughs in treatment and improved quality-of-life are advancing through the research pipeline every day, but they’re quickly increasing potential costs.

Once you’ve settled insurance coverage questions, be sure to investigate financial resources that might be available to help cover treatment co-pays, deductibles, and drugs. The first place to look (after asking your medical care team about possible local resources) may be the Partnership for Prescription Assistance, created by pharmaceutical research companies, which catalogs 475 public and private programs, including nearly 200 provided by pharmaceutical companies themselves. These can be accessed online at www.pparx.org or by phone at 1-888-4PPA-NOW.

4. Collateral Expenses

Collateral expenses are usually a function of how far you must travel to reach the cancer center where treatment will be delivered.

Even a 20-mile commute into a major city can incur significant expenses in the form of gasoline, parking charges, and on-site caregiver meals. One significant resource to tap (especially for routine chemo or radiation visits) is the American Cancer Society’s Road to Recovery Program, which taps volunteer drivers to provide transportation. Call September/October 2014

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For parking and meal support, some major cancer centers provide financial assistance or discounts, which can be accessed through the patient navigator or social work departments.

Housing for those traveling to distant locations is often a major challenge. First, check with your physician’s office and the cancer center’s patient navigator or social services department to see if there is an American Cancer Society Hope Lodge (1-800-ACS2345) or other free housing facility that can be booked through hospital channels. Other housing resources may be found through National Hospital Hospitality Homes (1-800542-9730), Joe’s House (www.joeshouse. org/lodging), or religious organizations in the target city.

5. Personal Record Keeping

However well healthcare providers coordinate in delivering professional services, their billing practices will remind you that they’re administratively distinct. You will receive bills and insurance statements from or about individual providers (surgeon, oncologist, radiologist, anesthesiologist, hospital for facilities and equipment, and so on) whose names you don’t even recognize.

The volume of mail you’ll receive as you’re juggling a flurry of hands-on caregiving activities may tempt you to leave the pile for later.

Experienced caregivers say “Don’t!” Not only might you miss a time-sensitive communication from an insurer that could influence whether or not coverage is sustained or a particular service is covered, but the more you let the paperwork pile up, the more difficult it will be to get it under control later.

Think “Flood Warning!,” and start bailing as soon as the flow of paper begins.

Experienced caregivers also recommend that you set up files, computer spreadsheets, and a notebook for keeping track of each service in terms of (at least): • Date • Provider • Cost, amount billed to the insurer, amount of your co-pay (for tax purposes), remaining balance (if any) • Date submitted to insurance and date you received explanation of benefits • Mileage / parking costs (recorded in a small spiral notebook kept in the car, again for tax purposes).

Most of the statements you receive will be informational only (called EOB, or Explanations of Benefits) and won’t be invoices, at least at first. You will want to group paperwork for the same procedure and service date together to make it easier to match the explanations of benefits (from insurer) with the bills you’ll receive later.

In addition, you may want to keep a separate record of all household bills that are paid online, together with the website, log-in name and passwords, credit card number used for each, and so on, so that another member of the caregiving team or a friend can keep the routine bills paid for you if for some reason you can’t do it yourself.

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Cancer care is costly, stressful, and unpredictable. Knowing what financial factors to plan for can reduce one source of stress and help minimize financial shocks. That’s what financial wellness is all about.

Deborah J. Cornwall is an experienced advocate on behalf of cancer patients and their families, working with the Cancer Action Network, the legislative advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society. She is the author of Things I Wish I’d Known: Cancer Caregivers Speak Out, a new book based on interviews with 86 cancer caregivers and conversations with dozens of patients and survivors. For more information or to purchase the book, go to www.thingsiwishidknown.com.

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ome and classroom digital device use is up among schoolage children. An American Optometric Association (AOA) survey reports that 83 percent of children between the ages of 10 and17 estimate they use an electronic device for three or more hours each day.

Eighty percent of children surveyed report experiencing burning, itchy or tired eyes after using electronic devices for long periods of time. These are all symptoms of digital eye strain, a temporary vision condition caused by prolonged use of technology. Additional symptoms may include eye strain, headaches, fatigue, loss of focus, blurred vision, double vision or head and neck pain.

Optometrists are also growing increasingly concerned about the kinds of light everyday electronic devices give off – high-energy, short-wavelength blue and violet light – and how those rays might affect and even age the eyes. Today’s smartphones, tablets, LED monitors and even flat screen TVs all give off light in this range, as do cool-light compact fluorescent bulbs. Early research shows that

using technology or doing near work, take a 20-second break, every 20 minutes and view something 20 feet away. According to the survey, nearly one-third (32 percent) go a full hour using technology before they take a visual break instead of every 20 minutes as recommended.

Additionally, children who normally do not require the use of eyeglasses may benefit from glasses prescribed specifically for intermediate distance for computer use. And children who already wear glasses may find their current prescription does not provide optimal vision for viewing a computer screen. An eye doctor can provide recommendations for each individual patient.

The AOA suggests the following guidelines to help prevent or reduce eye and vision problems associated with digital eye strain: overexposure to blue light could contribute to eye strain and discomfort and may lead to serious conditions such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which can cause blindness.

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• Check the height and position of the device. Computer screens should be four to five inches below eye level and 20 to 28 inches away from the eyes. Digital devices should be held a safe distance away from eyes and slightly below eye level.

• Check for glare on the screen. Windows or other light sources should not be directly visible when sitting in front of a computer monitor. If this happens, turn the desk or computer to prevent glare on the screen.

Also consider adjusting the brightness of the screen on your digital device or changing its background color.

• Reduce the amount of lighting in the room to match the computer screen. A lowerwattage light can be substituted for a bright overhead light or a dimmer switch may be installed to give flexible control of room lighting.

• Adjust font size. Increase the size of text on the screen of the device to make it easier on your eyes when reading.

• Keep blinking. To minimize the chances of developing dry eye when using a computer or digital device, make an effort to blink frequently. Blinking keeps the front surface of the eye moist.

The AOA recommends that every child should have an eye exam by an optometrist soon after 6 months of age and before age 3. Children now have the benefit of yearly comprehensive eye exams thanks to the Pediatric Essential Health Benefit in the Affordable Care Act, through age 18.

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all day," Franko said. "It helps you stay motivated."

Stroller Strides is currently available in Elmhurst, La Grange, Palos Heights, Naperville and Downers Grove, and the program continues to expand to additional suburbs. Many of the classes offer a playgroup following the workout so moms and babies can stay and socialize.

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While Elmhurst Yoga Shala has been offering the class for nearly a decade, owner Jackie DeGaetano has seen an increase in interest and participation over the last few years.

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Walk With Me – sat. 9/27 at 8:30 a.m. 2 mi. Family Fun Walk. Benefits Easter Seals metro Chicago. Rockford. 312491-4112.

MMRF Race for Research – Sat. 9/27 at 9 a.m. 5K Run/ Walk. Chicago. themmrf.org St. Jimmy Shimmy 5K – Sat. 9/27 at 5 p.m. 5K Run. USATF certified. Warrenville. 630-392-4203.

Trick or Trot & Monster Mash Kids’ Dash – Sat. 9/27 at 7:30 a.m. 5/10K and 5K Dash. USATF certified. Geneva. 630479-8116.

Family Shelter Service 5/10K Run Walk – Sun. 9/28 at 8:15 a.m.

“Be a Hero for Hope” 5 & 10 K Run, 5K Walk and Kids’ Fitness Challenge. USATF & CARA certified. Benefits Family suburban family | subfam.com

Shelter Services. Downers Grove North HS. www.familyshelterservice.org

High Holiday Hustle

5K Run/Walk & 1 Mi Family Stroll 50 yrd. Kid Dash Sunday 9/28 at 9a.m.

Congregation Etz Chaim Lombard www.highholidayhustle.org Plainfield Harvest 5K – Sun. 9/28 at 9 a.m. 5K Run/Walk & Kidz miler. Plainfield. 815-436-4431.

Run to Read – Sun. 9/28 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/Walk & 1 mi. Family Fun Walk. USATF certified. Schaumburg. 847-357-5028.

Walk to End Alzheimers – Sun. 9/28 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/ Walk. Chicago. 847-324-0356.

Alpine Races – Sun. 9/28 at 7:30 a.m. Half marathon, 5K & Youth Races. USATF certified. Lake Zurich. alpinerunners.com LUNG FORCE Walk – Sun. 9/28 at 10 a.m. McDonald’s Hamburger Univ. Oak Brook. 312-781-1100.

Barkapalooza Walkathon

Sunday, 9/29 from 10 am - 2 pm Benefits West Suburban Humane Society Lisle Community Park 630-960-9600 www.WSHS-DG.org

October GLOW -N- GO

Friday 10/3 5K Walk/Run at 7:00 p.m.

Village of Romeoville 815-886-6222 romeoville.org AIDS Run-Walk – Sat. 10/4 at 8:30 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. USATF certified. Chicago. 312-334-0946.

Get Your Rear in Gear – Sat. 10/4 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/Walk & Kids’ Fun Run. USATF certified. Chicago. 312-587-3338.

NAMI 5K – Sat. 10/4 at 9 a.m. 5K Run/Walk USATF certified.

Batavia. nami5k.com CureSade 5K – Sat 10/4 at 9 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. USATF certified. Palatine. 224-232-5910.

F.A.B. 5K – Sat. 10/4 at 9 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. Benefits Breast Cancer Awareness. Arlington Heights. 773-710-6554.

Itasca Oktoberfast 5K Run/Walk – Sat. 10/4 at 8 a.m.

USATF certified. Itasca. Itascarunners.com Old Plank Trail Community Bank Pant for the Pantry – Sun. 10/5 at 8:30. 5K Run/Walk. USATF certified. New Lenox.

815-272-6310.

Histio Heroes 5K – Sun. 10/5 at 9 a.m. 5K Run/Walk & Kids’ Fun Run. USATF certified. Batavia. 773-343-7660.

Falcon 5K – Sun. 10/5 at 9 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. USATF certified. Wheaton. 630-330-1373.

The Blood Run 5K – Sun. 10/5 at 9 a.m. 5K Run/Walk through September/October 2014

historic downtown. USATF certified. Joliet. 815-726-3377.

Fall Color 5K Run & Walk – Sun. 10/5 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/Walk and kids’ dash. USATF certified. Lisle. 630-968-0074.

Prairie State Marathon & Half Marathon – Sat. 10/11 at 8 a.m. USATF certified. Libertyville. 224-757-5425.

Bank of America Chicago Marathon – Sun. 10/12 at 7:30 a.m. Chicago. 312-904-9800.

Heart Haven Hustle – Sun. 10/12 at 9 a.m. 5K Run & 1 mi. Walk.

Benefits Heart Haven Outreach. Bolingbrook. 630-226-8403.

Des Plaines River Trail Races – Sat. 10/18. 7 a.m. for 50 mi.

8 a.m. for marathon. 9 a.m. for half marathon. Lake County.

847-476-5645.

Zombie Survival Run – Sat. 10/18 at 4:30 p.m. Run, climb and crawl your way through 2 miles of zombie infested woods.

Bartlett Community Center and O’Brien Woods. 847-608-3100.

Laps with the Chaps – Sat. 10/18 at 4:30 p.m. 5K Run/Walk.

USATF certified. College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn. 630-942-3823.

The Great Pumpkin Run – Sat. 10/18 at 10 a.m. 5K Run with Tough Pumpkin Option. Homer Glen. 937-901-1380.

Ghosts vs. Ghouls Faceoff – Sat. 10/18 at 9:30 a.m. 5K Run & 1mi. Walk. St. Charles. 224-612-2095.

Light the Night Walk – Sat. 10/18 at 7 p.m. in Chicago & Elmhurst and 10/19 in Northbrook. 2-3 mile walk. 877-586-9255.

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Great Prizes based on collected pledges— the more you collect the more you win!

✽ Registration at 9:00am ✽ Micro-chipping will be available for a small fee and “Vet Advice” for free. ✽ A blessing for the animals will be given at 10:00am ✽ Don’t want to walk? Just shop with our vendors ✽ Clowns, Face Painting, Balloon Sculptures ✽ Breed Specific Rescue Groups ✽ Kids and Kindness Zone—A special area for kids ✽ Free pet bag, food, music, events

Donut Dash

Sunday 10/19 - 8:30a 10K - 5K Run/Walk Sandwich Fair Grounds Sandwich Park District 815-786-8044 www.sandwichparkdistrict.org World’s Largest Corn Maze Run – Sun. 10/19 at 8:30 a.m. 5K Run/Walk through a corn maze. Spring Grove. 847-344-0861.

This Run’s for Jack – Sun. 10/19 at 9 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. Benefits melanoma research. Glen Ellyn. 708-205-5692.

5K Pumpkin Run – Sun 10/19 at 9 a.m. 5K Run/Walk and Kids’ Dash. Highwood. 630-691-1270.

Frank Lloyd Wright Races – Sun. 10/19 at 8 a.m. 10K, 5K & youth mile. USATF certified. Oak Park. 708-383-0002.

Crime Stoppers Goblin Gallop – Sat. 10/25 at 9 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. CARA certified. Joliet. 815-722-6400.

Halloween Hustle 5K – Sat. 10/25 at 8:30 a.m. 5K Run/ Walk. Come in costume. Palatine. 847-829-4518.

Trick or Treat Trot – Sun. 10/26 at 9 a.m. 6K & kids’ races.

Evanston. 847-675-0200.

Edward Hospital Fraidy Cat 5K – Sun. 10/26 at 9 a.m. 5K Run & Meow Mile. CARA certified. Oswego. 630-554-3505.

JJC Haunted 5K – Sun. 10/26 at 8:30 a.m. 5K Run/Walk & 1 mi. Run. USATF certified. Joliet. 708-828-1002.

Run, Walk & Roll – Sun. 10/26 at 7:30 a.m. 5K wheelchair & 5K/1 mi. Walk. USATF certified. Geneva. 630-593-5473.

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alloween classroom parties have always been a special time for preschool and elementary students. My children especially enjoyed wearing their Halloween costumes and participating in an all-school parade. As the years passed, however, my kids started to complain when a craft or game was repeated from a previous year.

As a former Room Mom, I know it’s not always easy to come up with different ideas once you find something that was well received. If you are looking to bring some new life into your child’s classroom party, check out these fresh ideas for crafts, games and activities.

Craft 1 – String Pumpkin Door Hanger Purchase a 6” wooden embroidery hoop for each student along with a skein of orange yarn. Cut 10 foot pieces for each child. Secure the end of the yarn at the top of the hoop and randomly wrap the yarn across 42 celebrate!

and around the hoop to create a unique pattern of orange. Tie off to secure. Cut out a foam stem and hot glue it to the top of the embroidery hoop along with foam leaves.

Provide a foam sign and self-adhesive letters for the kids to spell out “Happy Fall” and glue it to the bottom of the hoop. Make a hanger out of ribbon or leftover orange yarn.

Craft 2 – Fall Coasters Purchase four 3 x 3 tiles for each student.

Mod Podge colorful leaves over the coasters and set out to dry. Add felt circles on the bottom of the tile to keep it from scratching wooden surfaces. When the titles are dry, stack and tie with a ribbon to make a coaster set to enjoy for the rest of the season. (Hint: It is best to let the tiles dry overnight before stacking. A hair dryer helps the drying process if pressed for time.)

Game 1 – Trick or Treat Write the word “treat” on 10 pieces of paper and fold into quarters. Place the papers inside a plastic trick or treat pumpkin or bag. suburban family | subfam.com

Use 10 additional pieces of paper to write a trick that the kids can perform like, “Count backwards from 10”, “Recite every other letter of the alphabet” or Pat your head and rub your belly at the same time”. Fold and add those to the plastic pumpkin, too. Let the kids take turns pulling out a trick (that they have to perform) or receive a small prize for each treat.

Game 2 – What’s in the box?

Decorate 6 empty tissue boxes with orange and black paper. Fill each box with different item that the kids have to identify by feeling without peeking. Some ideas may include: popcorn kernels, candy corn, dried pumpkin seeds, spider rings, google eyes, teeth fangs, acorns or pine cones. Ask the kids to record their answers on a sheet of paper and give a prize to each kid who correctly identifies the contents.

Game 3 – Skeleton Relay Purchase 2 jointed skeleton wall hangings, the kind where you can move the parts. Take September/October 2014

each apart so you have separate bones, head, hips and ribs. Place all the parts in a large pile, mixing up the two skeletons for a greater challenge. Break the kids up into two teams.

On “Go”, each team needs to put the skeleton back together. The first team that completes their skeleton is the winner.

Activity – Photo booth If the kids are wearing costumes, assign a room mom as the photographer to take silly pictures with their friends and classmates. If they are not dressed up, bring a box of old costumes for a photobooth. A simple sheet and colored lights make a nice backdrop.

In order for everyone to see the pictures, share them on private websites like Shutterfly. When the pictures are posted, the room moms can notify the parents via email, giving them the account name and password.

Time Filler Games If you are trying to use up the last few minutes of party time, here are some quick ideas that are appropriate for the classroom.

20 Questions: Put names of Halloween items or phases in a plastic trick or treat pumpkin. Have the kids pull one out and answer the questions from the other students.

Pictionary: Using those same names, have the students draw and let the others guest what it is.

Add to the picture: Start by drawing a Halloween item like a ghost or a pumpkin. Have the kids come up to the board one by one to add something quickly to make a Halloween scene.

Who is the ghost?: Ask a volunteer to be “it”. He or she will close their eyes while one of the students hides under a white sheet. When the student opens their eyes, he has to guess who is the ghost.

Telephone: Have the kid split up in two teams – boys against girls. Whisper the same Halloween term or phrase in the first person’s ear on each team. Have the teams continue to whisper the word to each member of their team and the team who gets the word correct at the end, wins.

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Bonanza, Dino Dig, Reptile Extravaganza, Nighttime Nature and more. Standard party packages include interactive party host, goodie bag for each guest, activities, games, tableware, decorations, set-up/clean-up. Premium party packages with pizza and cake are an additional cost. Parties are two hours long at the Hickory Knolls Discovery Center. $25 nonrefundable deposit. . In James O. Breen Community Park. 3795 Campton Hills Rd., ,St. Charles. 630-513-4399. www.stcnature.org Make reservations by calling 630-513-4345.

Mt. Prospect Park District The Mt. Prospect Park District has loads of parties sure to excite your youngers. Golf, pool parties, arts & crafts, skating, magic and much more. Girls love our Pop Rock Glam Jam and Super Sassy Spa Party. Everyone will love our Hidden Treasure Chest and Mad Science parties. And, most importantly mom and dad, we do the preparation and clean up.

Call 847-255-5380 or visit www.mppd.org for information.

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The Little Gym of Glenview Plan your next Awesome Birthday Bash here!

Parents magazine named The Little Gym the #1 place to host children’s birthday parties (ages 1-12 years old).Your group will have the whole place to yourselves with games, music and fun activities created especially for your birthday kid. Our trained instructors will lead all the fun and will handle everything from setup to cleanup, which means you get to go home to a clean, quiet house when all the fun is done! Call 847-724-4929 or visit www.tlgglenviewil.com for more information.

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september october Cantigny Park on Fire this fall in Wheaton.

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

If you have an event of regional interest, we’d love to hear from you. Send to “Great Events” Fax: 866-779-

4320, E-mail: mail@subfam.com Mail: P.O. Box 1266, Westmont, IL 60559. Deadline for inclusion in the Nov/ Dec issue is Friday, Oct. 10.

SEPTEMBER MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

CONCERT Illinois Brass Band – Featuring classics, show tunes and jazz standards. 3 p.m. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630-668-5161.

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

AUDITIONS All Hallows Eve – Auditions for various characters for Naperville Settlement’s Halloween festival.

4-7 p.m. Naperville. 630-420-6773. Also 9/4 &9/9.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

FAMILY Stargazing – View planets and stars through telescopes and learn how to identify constellations. 7-10:30 p.m. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630-668-5161. suburban family | subfam.com

FUNDRAISER Annual Salsa Night – Music, dancing and a Mexican-themed buffet. Benefits Wings Program. 6 p.m. Cotillion Banquets, Palatine. 847-519-7820 x233.

MUSEUM Meet a Curator – Join a member of the curatorial staff to explore the museum’s archival collections.

1-2 p.m. naper Settlement. 630-420-6010.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

ARTISTS & AUTHORS Fischer Farm – Fine arts, memorabilia, crafts and books for sale. Also music and family fun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fischer Farm, Bensenville. 630-8343152. Also 9/7 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

CHILDREN Sensory Storytime – Small group storytime designed for those with autism or other sensoryprocessing disorders. All ages w/ adult. 2 p.m. West Chicago Public Library. 630-231-1552 x128.

FAMILY Ice Cream Social – Old-fashioned fun with homemade pies and cakes, raffles and a silent auction. Benefits West Chicago Historical Society. 12-3 p.m. Kruse House, West Chicago. 630-231-2329.

FUNDRAISER Dinner on the Town – Over 25 local September/October 2014

restaurants. Special transportation takes you to and from your surprise dining location. Benefits Naperville Heritage Society. 5-10 p.m. North central College, Naperville. 630420-6016.

PETS Chicago Pet Show – 100 vendors will be on exhibit. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Darien Sportsplex. 630-385-4000. Also 9/7.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

FESTIVAL Passport Europe – Discover the diverse cultures of Europe through food, music, dancing & more.

Hike the trails to see trees and plants native to Northern Europe. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Morton Arboretum, Lisle. 630-9680074. Also 9/8.

MUSIC Benefit Concert on the Fox River – Fox Valley Philharmonic Woodwind Quintet performs on the “Fox River Queen” to raise funds for the Fox Valley Academy of Music performance. 3 p.m. St. Charles. 630-476-9072.

– See awesome vehicles or shop at the swap meet & craft show. 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Glendale heights. 630-260-5303.

FOOD Hearth Cooking Day – Learn all about food prep and cooking in the 19th century. 1-4 p.m. Durant House Museum, St. Charles. 630-377-6424.

HEALTH FabFest 2014 – A day of workouts, pampering, spa and salon services hosted by Bright Pink. Westin River North, Chicago. brightpink.org

LECTURE Thunder in the Distance – The role of the Civil War from a Midwesterner’s perspective. 4-5 p.m.

Naperville. 630-420-6010.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

FUNDRAISER Circle of Hope Fore Kids – Golf classic to benefit Circle Urban Ministries. Hinsdale Golf Club.

312-544-4190.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

HEALTH Dinner with the Doc – Medical professionals discuss the use of robotics in surgery as an alternative to traditional surgery. 6-7:30 p.m. eagle Brook C.C., Geneva.

Register: 630-933-4234.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

NATURE Monarch Butterfly Tagging – Event assists the Monarch Watch organization in tracking butterflies back to Mexico. 1 p.m. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630-668-5161.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

CONCERT Cherry Poppin’ Daddies – Group salutes the music of the Rat Pack with songs in 1960’s era inspired Vegas style. 8 p.m. McAninch Center, Glen Ellyn. 630-942-4000.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

ANIMALS Poochapalooza – Live performances, agility training course and pet related vendors. 1-4 p.m. Glen Ellyn. 630-942-7264.

CELEBRATION Mexican Independence Day – Parade, festive dancing and music are the highlights of this annual fest. 12-4 p.m. West Chicago. 630-293-2200. X170.

FUNDRAISER Benefit Gala – Enjoy dinner and a performance to benefit Fox Valley Performing Arts. 6:30 p.m.

Prisco Community Center, Aurora. 630-859-8606.

HISTORY Revolutionary War Reenactment – Witness mock battles and experience life in the 18th century as history comes alive. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Cantigny Park, Wheaton.

630-668-5161. Also 9/14.

TOUR Mill to Moser Walking Tour – Highlights include description of architectural styles and histories of former Naperville families. 2-3:30 p.m. Naperville. 630-420-6010.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

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CONCERT The Merling Trio – International trio of musicians perform chamber music. 7:30 p.m. Harper College, Palatine. 847-925-6100.

GARDENING Viva Les Vines – Learn all about vines and the best ones for our area. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Bloomingdale Garden Club. 630-295-8315.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

FUNDRAISER Special Olympics – Special Olympic Chicago athletes and Whole Foods chefs will be sampling healthy snacks to shoppers with 5% going toward Special Olympics Chicago. Various Whole Foods locations. 312-952-7897.

HEALTH Dinner with the Doc – M.D. discusses current screening measures for prostate cancer and common courses of treatment. 6-7:30 p.m. Danada House, Wheaton.

Register: 630-933-4234.

HEALTH Healing Hands for Arthritis – Hosted by Massage Envy Spa. $10 from every one-hour massage or facial donated to Arthritis Foundation. 37 Chicagoland locations. MassageEnvy.com

HEALTH Memory Loss, Dementia & Alzheimer’s Disease: The Basics – Learn about normal, age-related memory changes and more serious memory problems. 10 a.m. Silverado memory Care, Naperville. 847-779-6948.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

ADULTS W.O.W. – Widows or widowers monthly meeting. Musical entertainment and bake sale. 6:30 p.m.

K of C, Elmhurst. 630-620-4060.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

MUSIC Local Music Night – Local musicians performing both popular and original music. 7-9 p.m. Gallery 200, West Chicago. 630-293-2200.

REMEMBRANCE National POW/MIA Recognition Day – Nationwide observance of POW’s and MIA’s. 10 a.m.suburban family | subfam.com

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Berghoff Oktoberfest – Sept. 10-12. Chicago’s largest longest-running Oktoberfest celebration. 3 day outdoor festival with live music and dancing. Chiccago. 312-427-3170.

World Music Festival – Sept. 11-23. Artists and ensembles from around the world come to Chicago for this citywide, multi venue festival. www.cityofchicago.org Apple Fest – Sept.20. Like walking through an urban apple orchard. Enjoy all things apple, from food to games and even a costumed pooch parade. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Lincoln Square. 312-952-7394.

Chicago Gourmet – Sept. 26-28. Showcases more than 150 of Chicago’s finest restaurants and chefsas well as vintners, spirit makers and breweries. Seminars, tastings, and demonstrations. Millennium Park.

The Great Chicago Fire Festival – Oct. 4. Inaugural celebration of Chicago’s resurgence after the fire of 1871. Live music, food and dancing while sculptures burn atop huge floats in the Chicago River. Chicago.

Chicago International Film Festival – Oct. 9-23. 50th anniversary of this festival will showcase feature films, shorts and documentaries from around the world. Various locations. Chicago. 312-683-0121.

Chicago Ideas Week – Oct. 13-19. Week long ideas platlocal artists. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630668-5161.

FAMILY Family Safety Fair – Presented by the Illinois Tollway. Children learn about various safety topics in a fun way. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Illinois Tollway Headquarters, Downers Grove. 630-637-8000.

HISTORY National Civil War Show and Sale – Thousands of historical artifacts will be for sale from the Civil war, Revolutionary War, Spanish-American War and World War I and II. Also historical authors and artillery display. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. DuPage County Fairgrounds, Wheaton. www. zurkopromotions.com TRAINS Museum Showcase Weekend – Celebrate the collection and honor the members. See and ride some rare equipment. Illinois Railway Museum, Union. 815-923-4000.

SPORTS Vintage Baseball Match – See the game played under 1858 rules. 12 p.m. Cantigny park. 630-668-5161.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

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AUTO Cantigny Car Show – Over 400 vehicles on display. Music, food & drink. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cantigny park, Wheaton. 630-668-5161.

KIDS LEGO Block Party – Let your imagination soar as you build with LEGOS. All ages 2-4 p.m. West Chicago Public Library. 630-231-1552 x128.

form brings together over 150 globally renowned speakers, including actors, entrepreneurs, politicians and sports figures, to drive ideas into actionable results. Various locations. www.chicagoideas.com The Art Institute of Chicago – “Magritte: The Mystery of the Ordinary, 1926-1938.” Through 10/13. First major exhibition to focus on breakthrough years of Rene Magritte.

Chicago. 312-443-3600.

Field Museum of Natural History – “The Machine Inside: Biomechanics” – See why every living thing is a machine built to survive, move and discover, and explore how these marvels of natural engineering inspire us. Chicago. 312-922-9410.

Museum of Science & Industry – “Flight of the Butterflies” Through 2/19. This film follows the captivating story of one butterfly and three generations of her offspring on their journey from Mexico to Canada. Chicago. 773-684-1414.

Museum of Contemporary Art – “David Bowie Is” Sept.

23-Jan. 4. First retrospective of the extraordinary career of David Bowie, with more than 400 objects from his archive.

Chicago. 312-280-2660.

Adler Planetarium – “Destination Solar System” Live show that takes adventurous space explorers on an immersive tour of the solar system. Chicago. 312-922-7827.

CONCERT Peter Aglinskas – Guitarist performs original fingerstyle arrangements of popular, classical and world music. 7:30 p.m. Harper College, Palatine. 847-925-6100

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

HEALTH Teleconference – Lupus Society of Illinois hosts an educational seminar on pain management. 6:30 p.m. To register: 312-542-0004.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

FAMILY Family Fun Friday Night – Check out these fun science experiments with chemists from N.I.U. 6-8 p.m.

DuPage Childrens Museum, Naperville. 630-637-8000.

FAMILY Journey on the Underground Railroad – Experience what it was like to be a passenger on this railroad. 6:30 & 7:30 p.m. Graue Mill and Museum, Oak Brook.

630-655-2090. Also 9/27.

FUNDRAISER Zumbathon – Come dress in pink and party at this 5th annual event. Benefits Susan G. Komen for the cure Foundation. Vaughan Athletic Center, Aurora. 630897-0516.

SPORT Resistance Pro Wrestling – Come watch these exciting matches. Doors open 6 p.m. Arabian Knights Farm, Willowbrook. 630-325-3482.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

EDUCATION Symposium – Digital media and learning experts discuss how social media shapes the way youth learn and engage with the world. 6:30-8 p.m. Shakespeare Theatre, Navy Pier. Free, but reg. required. 312-933-4903.

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COMPETITION Chilympics – Annual chili cook-off.

ICS sanctioned competition. Live music, food and beer vendors. 12-4 p.m. Fishel Park, Downers Grove. 630-963-1300.

FAMILY Breakfast at the Farm – Enjoy a breakfast buffet and then hear about life on the farm 150 years ago.

Fee includes tour. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Fischer Farm, Bensenville.

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To register: 630-834-3152.

FAMILY Hike and Seek – A cross between a scavenger hunt and nature walk sponsored by the National Wildlife Federation. Bemis Woods South, Western Springs. www. hikeandseek.org

FAMILY Museum Day Live! – Over 1500 museums nationwide will open their doors for free. www.smithsonianmag.com

KIDS Get Energized – Explore solar power with scientists from Argonne National Lab. 1-5 p.m. DuPage Childrens Museum, Naperville. 630-637-8000.

MAGIC Mike Super – Popular magician has brought the art of magic back to the people through his personality and humor. 8 p.m. Fermilab, Batavia.630-840-2787.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

CAREER Massage Therapy – Find out if a career in massage therapy is right for you in this 4 night course. 6-10 p.m. National University of Health Sciences, Lombard. Register: 800-826-6285.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7

LECTURE Life in the Secret City of the Manhattan Project – Best-selling author Denise Kiernan brings to life a remarkable chapter in American history. 7 p.m. Harper College, Palatine. 847-925-6100.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11

CEMETERY WALK – Stories in Stone – History comes alive as you “meet” Naperville residents from the past. Ages 13 & up. 2-3:30 p.m. Naperville. 630-420-6010.

FAMILY Heritage Day at the Farm – Tour the historic family house and farm, demonstrations and re-enactments, crafts, petting zoo, live music & more. 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. Fischer Farm, Bensenville. 630-834-3152.

STAGE Taylor 2 Dance – Small dance ensemble who perform throughout the world. 8 p.m. Fermilab, Batavia.

630-840-2787.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12

FAMILY Sheep Sunday – Enjoy a day of sheep herding, knitting demonstrations, crafts and more. 1-4 p.m. Naper Settlement. 630-420-6010.

scary cartoons. Ages 6-11. 1-2:30 p.m. West Chicago Public Library. 630-231-1552.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15

KIDS Potions, Elixirs & Magical Mixtures – Explore the properties of chemistry as you create gooey concoctions like slime and ice cream. Ages 3-5 at 4-5 p.m.

Ages 6-11 at 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. 95th Street Center, Naperville. 630-848-5000.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16

FUNDRAISER Book Sale – Friends of the Library annual book sale. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Lisle Library. 630-971-1675.

Also 10/17.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17

MUSIC Local Music Night – Local musicians performing both popular and original music. 7-9 p.m. Gallery 200, West Chicago. 630-293-2200.

STAGE Penn & Teller – Magic like you’ve never seen performed by this popular Vegas duo. 8 p.m. Paramount Theatre, Aurora. 630-896-6666.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

SENIORS Educational Program Coming– Class Novcovers DecMedi2014 issue:Layout 1 8/26/2014 6:15 PM Page 1 care parts A and B, and supplemental insurance. 7-8:30 p.m.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 13 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 Delnor Hospital. Geneva. Register: 630-933-4234.

CHILDREN Haunted Gingerbread Houses – Make

KIDS Gone Squatchin’ – Spend an evening searching for a haunted gingerbread house and watch some not too the mysterious creature Bigfoot. Also, games, campfire & story-

OCTOBER WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1

CAREER Massage Therapy – Find out if a career in massage therapy is right for you in this informational night.

6-8 p.m. National University of Health Sciences, Lombard.

Register: 800-826-6285.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2

SENIORS – Senior Spotlight – Learn about the basics of Medicare. 7 p.m. Lisle library. 630-971-1675.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4

FAMILY Story Pirates – Improv group turns kids’ ideas into a hilarious sketch musical comedy. 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. McAninch Center, GlenWATER Ellyn. 630-942-4000.

PARKS

HISTORY Civil War Reenactment – Living History & POOLS actors portraying soldiers and civilians will interact with visitors. Activities for the whole family. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630-668-5161. Also 10/5.

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5 WALKING TOUR Railroad Ramble – Tour Naperville’s East Side and discuss the cultural impact of the railroad. 2-3:30 p.m. Naperville. 630-420-6010.

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telling. 5-8 p.m. Hickory Knolls, St. Charles. 630-513-4399.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19

CONCERT Home Free – A cappella style group that sings Nashville standards as well as pop hits with a country twist. 5 p.m. Paramount Theatre, Aurora. 630-896-6666.

LECTURE Edgar Allen Poe – Actor portrayal talks about his life followed by a retelling of some of the author’s most famous works. 7-8 p.m. Naper Settlement. 630-420-6010.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24

KIDS Scary Stories Night – Scary stories for kids in grades K-5. 7 p.m. Lisle Library. 630-971-1675.

SPORT Resistance Pro Wrestling – Come watch these exciting matches. Doors open 6 p.m. Arabian Knights Farm, Willowbrook. 630-325-3482.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25

ADULTS New Horizons Singles – Halloween Dance for singles over 40. 7 p.m. First Church of Lombard. 312-8056706. www.newhorizons2.com

AUDITIONS Peter Pan – Magical Starlight Theatre is holding auditions for this production in January. Under age 16 from 1-2:30 p.m. Over 16 from 2:30-4 p.m. Naperville.

Also 10/26. www.magicalstarlighttheatre.org

KIDS Autumn Carnival – Come in costume for spooky games, crafts and a walk through the “Maze of Madness”

12-3 p.m. West Chicago Public Library. 630-231-1552 x128.

SPORTS Adult Whiffle Ball Tournament – Mens and Co-Rec divisions. Trophies for winning teams. 10 a.m.10 p.m. McCollum Park, Downers Grove. 630-960-7250.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29

FAMILY Day of the Dead – Celebrate this traditional Latin American holiday with crafts, food & fun. 4-5:30 p.m.

West Chicago Public Library. 630-231-1552 x128.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31

THEATER Murder in the Mansion – Interactive dinner theater event with cocktails, dinner and a murder mystery. Reg. required. 6:30 p.m. Cantigny Park, Wheaton.

630-260-8162.

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ADULTS New Horizons Social Group – Meet singles over 40 at dances, game & card nights, book club, dinners, golf, karaoke. 312-805-6706. www.newhorizons2.com

ADULTS Widows or Widowers – W.O.W. is a group for all widowed persons looking for support, friendship and social activities. Third Thursday of each month. 630-620-4060.

ANTIQUES Monthly Market – Hundreds of dealers offering a wide variety of antiques and collectibles. Second Sunday of each month. Lake County Fairgrounds, Grayslake.

Saturday, Sept. 27 7:30 p.m.

The one and only Chita Rivera celebrates her 80th birthday by recreating some of her signature Moments in musical theater, including selections from West Side Story, Chicago, Sweet Charity, and more.

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

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CHILDREN Studio Drop-in – A series of math, science and art focused activities in the creativity studio. Check web site to view weekly schedule. DuPage Childrens Museum, Naperville. 630-637-8000. www.dupagechildrensmuseum.org

CHILDREN S.M.A.R.T. Series – Start the day with books and activities that focus on healthy food and lifestyles through art, math, science and literacy explorations. Tues.

9:45-10:15 a.m. DuPage Childrens Museum, Naperville. 630-637-8000.

CHILDREN Creativity Class – Different themes each week allow you to use your creativity to make spectacular crafts. Ages 2-4. 9:30-10:15 a.m. DuPage Childrens Museum, Naperville. 630-637-8000.

CHILDREN Drop-in Storytime – Various times and ages. Call for info. West Chiccago Public Library. 630-2311552 x128.

EXHIBIT Colored Pencil Art – Features the work of students of Geneva’s Beech Tree Studio. Daily through 9/21.

The Holmstad, Batavia. 877-226-7310.

EXHIBIT Modern Jewelry from the Smithsonian – Features eleven modern pieces from award winning jewelry designers. Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, Elmhurst. 630833-1616. Through 9/28.

EXHIBIT Frederika Howard: A Retrospective – original works of DuPage county houses, barns and animals will be for sale during an auction for the month of Sept.

Through 9/26. Gallery 200, West Chicago. 630-293-9550.

FAMILY Tree Hike and Campfire – Monthly Family Night Out series. Fun activities for the whole family. Call for schedule. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630-668-5161.

FAMILY Star Wars Weekend – Crafts, trivia, movies & more! All day. 10/10-10/12. Lisle Library. 630-971-1675.

HEALTH Wednesday Walking Club – Join others in a brisk stroll around the museum campus. 8 a.m. Wed. through 10/28. Naper Settlement. 630-420-6010.

RELIGION Young Mothers’ Bible Study – Child care and nursery provided. Wed. 9:30-11 a.m. Downers Grove Community Church. 630-969-3320.

STAGE Brighton Beach Memoirs – A coming-of-age comedy based on Neil Simon’s memoirs. Weekends through 10/19. Fox Valley repertory, St. Charles. 630-584-6342.

STAGE The Last Night of Ballyhoo – Alfred Uhry’s charming, poignant comedy of a family facing changing times. Fri. & Sat. at 8 p.m. Sun at 2 p.m. Through 9/7. Harper College, Palatine. 847-925-6100.

STAGE Cats – One of the most popular and beloved theatrical productions in the world. 9/10-10/12. Paramount Theatre, Aurora. 630-896-6666.

STAGE The Game’s Afoot – A whodunit filled with twists, turns and murderous pandemonium. Through 10/19.

Drury Lane Theatre, Oakbrook Terrace. 630-530-0111.

WORKSHOP “Have a New Kid by Friday” – six week video and workbook discussion on parenting. 7 p.m. Wed. 10/15-11/19. Downers Grove Community September/October 2014

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DINING GUIDE Chuck’s Southern Comforts Cafe

Come to Chuck’s Southern Comforts Café for a meal you and the whole family will enjoy. Chuck’s prides itself on the freshest smoked BBQ around, great and authentic Mexican and Cajun dishes along with providing over 120 different beers in house as well. Chuck’s also has a spacious patio with plenty of seating space, making it the perfect late night destination place. Don’t worry about the cool fall temps as the patio is completely heated also where you can enjoy our late night menu that contains plenty of delicious items including our BBQ Nachos, wings, sandwiches and more. So this fall be sure to head on over to Chuck’s in Darien. 8025 S. Cass Ave., Darien, IL. 331-431-4000 chuckscafe.com

meetings (up to 250 guests). Contact Jessica Gonzalez to inquire: jgonzalez@leye.com Open for lunch and dinner seven days a week. Weekend Brunch available Saturday 11:30am – 3pm; Sunday 10:30am – 3pm. 260 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL 60523. For reservations call 630-472-1900.

Chef Events: Bordeaux Wine Dinner on Tuesday, Sept 9 from 6:00 p.m.

– 8:00 p.m.; France vs. Spain Battle of the Chefs Dinner on Tuesday, Sept 23 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Monthly Cooking Classes on Saturday, Oct 18 and Nov 15 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and Saturday, June 15 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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Eddie Merlot’s

Eddie Merlot’s is a place where hospitality and the comfort of our guests are our highest mission; we pledge to provide the finest personal service, highest quality of foods, freshest ingredients, in world class facilities for all of our guests to enjoy a memorable experience.

Enjoy a distinctly different fine dining experience with prime aged beef, seafood, an extensive wine program, and tableside service. The ambiance is contemporary yet elegant and private dining areas are available.

Three convenient locations: Burr Ridge, 201 Bridewell Drive, Burr Ridge, IL 60527. (630) 468-2098. Warrenville, 28254 Diehl Road, Warrenville, IL60555.(630) 393-1900, and Lincolnshire,185 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Lincolnshire, IL 60069.(847) 276-2000. Visit www.eddiemerlots.com

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

Planning a special event? Our traditional bistro is perfect for your next party, business gathering or special event! Mon Ami Gabi has two private rooms available seven days a week for lunch, dinner and breakfast September/October 2014

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Vino Thai

Vino Thai’s serves up healthy and fresh Thai Cuisine. Ever since 1990, Vino Thai has provided customers with the finest and freshest tasting Thai food in a pleasurable dining atmosphere.

Signature dishes include Golden Chicken, Crazy Noodles and Chicken Curry Fried Rice. Dine in - Carry Out. Vino Thai is located in East Gate Commons, 3825 E. Main St., St. Charles, IL 60174. Open every day for lunch and dinner. For reservations call 630-443-8461. vinothai.com

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GET CRACKIN’ and ENJOY Catch 35’s LobsterBash this September! Sample EVERYTHING lobster from a traditional 3lb Whole Maine Lobster stuffed with crabmeat to our awarding winning Lobster Mac & Cheese.

As Chicagoland’s premier seafood and premium steak restaurant, Catch 35 chefs know how to bring out THE BEST in our fresh, seasonal ingredients; especially lobster.

During LobsterBash Catch 35 offers a wide variety of lobster options for both lunch and dinner. Starting at 11:30 a.m. Monday-Saturday, Catch 35 Naperville offers an EXCITING Lunch Menu. From our twist on a BLT, a Lobster Roll featuring grape tomatoes, shredded lettuce, Nueske’s smoked applewood bacon and lobster, to our Connecticut Style Lobster Roll with garlic butter sautéed lobster to our Maine Lobster Flatbread, you’re sure to find your lobster lunchtime favorite!

Dinner options begin with our famous Lobster Bisque with sherry whipped cream and are the perfect starter to our Maine

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Lobster Pot Pie, Crab Stuffed Lobster Tail with lemon beurre blanc or our Filet Mignon Oscar Style with Maine Lobster.

With two great locations and ONLY A MONTH to enjoy LobsterBash, make your reservations TODAY at catch35.com or visit us at: 35 S.Washington, Naperville (630-717-3500) OR 35 W. Wacker, Chicago, (312-346-3500).

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Wok ‘n Fire

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

And don’t forget to check out Wok ‘n Fire’s famous happy hour.

Featuring 1/2 price menu with great appetizers and sushi rolls along with refreshing daily drink specials. Call your local Wok ‘n Fire for times and details: Elmhurst 108 E. Schiller St., Addison 1576 W. Lake St., St. Charles 181S. 1st St., Wheaton 120 E. Liberty Drive, & Burr Ridge 590 Village Center Drive, and our NEWEST location in The Arboretum of South Barrington 100 W. Higgins Road,Unit J-30

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

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Through years of experience, our chefs can now offer a perfect balance of both the traditional as well as the contemporary forms that Indian cooking has developed. Now, food connoisseurs can take delight in the various dishes that taste as exotic as their names. This company has been in the Restaurant, Catering & Banquet business for more than 20 years. 1620 75th St.,Downers Grove. 630-964-1720. www.shikararestaurant.com

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Autumn trAin rides Autumn Color Weekend™

Pumpkin Special™

October 10-11-12, 2014

Take a 55-minute round-trip ride through the colorful Sauk County, Wisconsin countryside. Ride in the family-friendly historic coach cars or caboose available each day. The authentically uniformed conductor will call “All aboard!,” collect tickets, and share railroading history.

October 18-19, 2014

During Oct. 11-12, you may also choose First Class tickets in which hors d’oeurves and drinks are served aboard luxury railcars. For the ultimate railway dining experience, travel aboard our extended Saturday evening Dinner Trains on Oct. 11 and a special run on Oct. 4.

Enjoy a 55-minute, 7-mile roundtrip ride to Quartzite Lake and back. At the end of the line, a local pumpkin farmer will have a wide selection of pumpkins available for purchase. The conductor will be available to help bring your “cargo” back to the train for the return trip.

Coach $20 adult/$18 senior/$15 student/$10 child/free for age 2 & under :: First Class* $40 :: Dinner Train* $85 Call or visit our website for a full list of departure times and ticket options!

*reservations required

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Only 30 minutes from Wisconsin Dells! E8948 Museum Rd, North Freedom, WI 53951 ®

 608-522-4261 / 800-930-1385

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Haunted Hole-O-Ween!

October 24–26

Join us on this spooky weekend, when the ghosts and ghouls of our old mining town come out to haunt those who dare play their course!

• All kids who come and play in costume receive a special treat! • Friday, October 24, 4:00–11:00pm Saturday, October 25, 11:00am–11:00pm Sunday, October 26, noon–9:00pm $10/person Bring this ad and get 2 for 1 admission !

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I-55 to County Road South (Exit #276A), left at Burr Ridge Parkway • 630.654.BRVC (2782) Monday through Saturday, 10am – 8pm • Sunday, 11am – 6pm Restaurant, spa and holiday hours may vary.