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32ND ANNUAL LORAS COLLEGE ALL-SPORTS CAMPS The Loras College All-Sports Camp is an ideal setting for life-changing, fun-filled adventure!

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march/april 2014 CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Gayla Grace Pam Molnar Heidi Smith Luedtke, Ph.D. Laura Reagan-Porras Elizabeth Waterstraat EVENTS EDITOR Pam Henry PUBLISHER Jim Wolf CO-EDITORS Sue Wolf Jim Wolf

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y 12 year old daughter came from school and announced that she was the ONLY one staying home for spring break this year. She went on to tell me how bored she would be, how lucky her friends were and how she would be stuck at home doing NOTHING. Poor girl! Contrary to what your teens and tweens think, not everyone goes on a spring break vacation. Finances, parent’s vacation time and recent holiday travel are some of the reasons that a second vacation is not possible. In order to keep your teen or tween from driving you crazy, plan a week’s worth of activities that you can do around your own town. Enjoy a fun and relaxing week at home with a different theme for each day.

Pajama Day – Most teens are exhausted by their constant on-the-go lifestyle. What they really need is a day off. Homework, extracurricular activities, social plans and family obligations leaves little time to just hang out.

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Reserve a day with no agenda. Let your child sleep in. Encourage a day of lounging on the couch in pajamas. Buy easy self-serve meals and use disposable plates. Spend the day recharging for the week ahead.

Volunteer Day – Now that your teen or tween is well rested, start your staycation by helping others. Preplan a day of volunteerism and spend the day with those in need. Start with a morning at the homeless shelter preparing breakfast or cleaning up from overnight.

Move on to walking dogs at the animal shelter in the afternoon or play board games with the residents at an assisted living home. Your choice of volunteering does not have to be limited to an organization. Plan to help an older neighbor clean out their garage or babysit for a new mom that can use another pair of hands.

Adventure Day – Plan to do something you have never done before. Enroll your teen in an adventure day camp in your area to try surfing, kayaking or scuba diving. Looksuburban family | subfam.com

ing for an indoor activity? Check out your local sports complex to try a new sport, go rock climbing or take diving lessons. For less sporty teens, try a theater camp, cooking class or sing at an open mic night. Encourage your kids to try something new – even if it scares them a little.You are building their confidence for the next adventures in their lives.

Party Day – Have an Unbirthday Party like the Mad Hatter in Alice in Wonderland.

Invite all your teen’s friends who are home for spring break. Plan something as simple as a gathering place for multiple friends to hang out. Order pizza, plug in the iPod and shut the basement door. Consider including some the parents to stay and have a drink with you. Socializing with other parents is a great opportunity for you to get to know your children’s friends better.

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tions from your friends and neighbors. Visit your town’s website for tourist attractions as if you were visiting for the first time. Check out your local historical society, museum or a store that you have never gone into. Take your camera along and snap silly pictures of your family visiting the sights. Share with friends on Instagram.

Today’s the Day – How many times has your tween asked if they could do something and your answer is “Maybe another time”?

Well, today’s the day! Go to the pet store and take out a puppy to play with. Take your teen to the mall to get her ears double pierced.

Stop for ice cream before dinner and spoil your appetites. Let your kids have a sleepover and stay up as late as they want. Show your kids that they cannot always predict what their parents’ answer will be.

Ticket Day – End your week on a good note.

Get tickets to an event your tween or teen would love. Whether it is a concert, theatre performance or a sporting event, you can find something to do that your child will always remember. Better yet, they will have something to share at the lunch table when the vacationers ask what he did over spring break.

February 1- April 29, 2014 Burpee.org | 815-965-3433 737 North Main St., Rockford, IL 61103 March/April 2014

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How big was the largest shark?

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Come take part in family-friendly activities and learn about these large prehistoric sharks.

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hhh springtime. We have been waiting for you to arrive. Here are some family-freindly 'must do' activities and fun places to go this season. Remember, the greatest gift you can give to your family is your time!

Spring Splendor at Cantigny Park

Plan a spring outing to Cantigny in Wheaton! The gardens will soon be bursting with

Oakbrook Terrace Park District MINI PROS YOUTH SPORTS CLASS Saturdays, March 1-22 Age: 3-4 9 am-9:45 am Age: 5-6 10 am-10:45 am $25 R/$30 NR

SPRING BREAK CAMP Monday, March 31-Friday, April 4 7 AM-6 PM | $80 R/$90 NR Grades: K—8th

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& DOGGIE EASTER EGG HUNTS Terrace View Park Saturday, April 12 10 AM (kids) | 9 AM (dogs) $5 (Pre-registration is required)

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Fitness Center | Saturday, April 12 10:30 AM | Ages 3 & older: $15 R/$20 NR Age 2: $10 | Age 1 & under: Free All ages welcome!

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blooms, and see what’s new for 2014 in our two history-rich museums. Upcoming activities include parent-child classes, gardening workshops, lectures and concerts. Easter weekend alone is loaded with fun events, including our famous egg hunt and brunch.

Cantigny’s gardens, museums and most special events are complimentary admission and parking is still only $5. Visit the NEW Cantigny.org for details and the full calendar of activities.

630-260-8145. cantigny.org

Adler Planetarium This Spring Break, take an exciting journey of discovery as the world’s most technologically advanced dome theater transforms into a virtual observatory in Cosmic Wonder, now playing at the Adler Planetarium. In this live show, visitors are invited to look up as the night sky reveals the mysteries of the Universe in the most immersive space environment ever created.

Cosmic Wonder is presented by Bing. It’s only in Chicago. And only at the Adler Planetarium.

For more information, call 312-922-7827 or visit adlerplanetarium.org. [See our ad on page 3.]

Burpee Museum of Natural History PaleoFest, Megalodon, and Dinos, oh my!

From February 1- April 29 Burpee is featuring, Megalodon: Largest Shark that Ever Lived!

For the first time in the midwest, this traveling exhibit is complete with full-scale shark models and a 60-foot-walk-through Megalodon sculpture!

Then, on March 8 & 9 come check out PaleoFest! Tickets are on sale now at www.burpee. org. Dr. Scott Sampson will be returning this year for even more PaleoFest activities! Call (815) 965-3433. suburban family | subfam.com

Oakbrook Terrace Park District The Oakbrook Terrace Park District has plenty of spring time fun for everyone! A children’s and doggie Easter egg hunt will take place on Saturday, April 12 at the Fitness Center. The egg hunt for dogs will be held at 9 AM (sharp) followed by an egg hunt for children at 10 AM. Preregistration is required. A Bunny Breakfast will also be held on Saturday, April 12 at 10:30 AM. Mini Pros Youth Sports class will be held on Saturdays, March 1-22 for kids age 3-4 & 5-6 years old. Register now for Spring Break Camp running March 31-April 4. A Kite Fly will take place on Saturday, April 26 at 1 pm in Heritage Park.

For further information, contact the Oakbrook Terrace Park District at (630) 627-6100.

The Chicagoland Kids Expo & Fun Fair Returning for its 12th year on March 8 & 9, indoors at the Schaumburg Convention Center in Schaumburg. The Expo will be an adventure packed with quality entertainment, rides, exhibits and hands-on fun activities.Visit ChicagoKidsExpo.com or call 630-793-9779.

Golf Center Des Plaines Golf Center Des Plaines is Chicagoland’s premier year-round practice facility.

Ranked one of the Top 50 Ranges in the country, featuring 80 hitting stations, on three tiers, and 300 yards of targeted landing area.

Stations are lighted and heated, with automated tee-up systems.The fully-lighted 9-hole course and 1-1/2 acre short-game area are open late every day. Restaurant, sports bar, pro shop, and PGA lessons. Range Cards and gift certificates are perfect for any golfer.

Golf Center Des Plaines, 353 N. River Road,Des Plaines, IL 60016. For info call 847803-GOLF (4653) or visit www.GolfCenterDesPlaines.com. [See ad on Inside Front Cover.]

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CICERO TOWN PRESIDENT

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Board of Trustees And J. Sterling Morton High School District 201

Welcome you and your family to:

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Beginning December 6 6:00pm - 10:00pm at Morton East High School Field House Bring the entire family for a night full of fun activities

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The Fine and Performing Arts Center at Moraine Valley Community College

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Experience downtown quality performances without the hassles! The Fine and Performing Arts Center at Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills offers an eclectic line up of shows at an affordable price.

The Fine and Performing Arts Center is celebrating 20 years of bringing the magic of live performance to the southwest and western suburbs. For two decades, we’ve entertained and moved audiences with performances in our 600-seat Dorothy Menker Theater and intimate John and Angeline Oremus Theater.

Saturday, March 29, 7:30 p.m.

Dorothy Menker Theater

$30 general public $25 seniors and students River North Dance Chicago’s dynamic works combine athletic prowess and artistic perspective with bold, theatrical flair. This performance features an eclectic, jazz-based contemporary repertoire.

Box Office (708) 974-5500

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“This is one sleek, confident, athletic, daring, versatile company.”

Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun-Times

The Fine and Performing Arts Center at Moraine Valley Community College The Fine and Performing Arts Center is proud to present the New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players production of H.M.S. Pinafore. This company is considered America’s pre-eminent professional Gilbert & Sullivan repertory company. Don’t miss their wonderful production that features lively music, an elaborate set and beautiful costumes that will remain in your memory long after the ship docks.

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players in H.M.S. Pinafore - March 21 The center celebrates its 20th anniversary by bringing back the first dance company to perform on our stage.This critically acclaimed company is known for its athletic and dynamic repertoire. The dancers strive to demonstrate depth and sophistication, while creating an enriching experience for their audiences.

River North Dance Chicago - March 29 Tickets: morainevalley.edu/fpac or, call(708) 974-5500.

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Don’t miss our upcoming shows!

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players in H.M.S. Pinafore - March 21, 7:30 p.m.

River North Dance Chicago - March 29, 7:30 p.m.

American English - April 12, 7:30 p.m.

Jim Witter’s Coffee House - May 10, 7:30 p.m.

Tickets: morainevalley.edu/fpac or, call (708) 974-5500.

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Fermilab The Fermilab Arts & Lecture Series in Batavia has been presenting a broad variety of live performances and lectures to the Fox Valley community for almost 40 years. In the coming months, you can experience an amazing array of music from around the world, including Ireland's Alan Kelly Gang on March 1 and Huun-Huur-Tu: Throat Singers of Tuva on April 12. Chicago musical treasure, The Rembrandt Chamber Players perform in Fermilab's Art Gallery on March 9.

Then it's a new twist on one of of musical theater's most beloved classics, The Fantastics: Steampunk Version as Nebraska Theatre Caravan performs on March 15. Join us as Fermilab Director Nigel Lockyer discusses "Particles as Tools for Medicine: A Particle A Day Keeps The Doctor Away" on April 25. Closing out our 13-14 season, it's great fun for the whole family as Canada's Circo Comedia brings its European style of clowning on May 10. More info and on-line ticket sales with no additional fees available at www.fnal.gov/culture, or by phone at 630840-ARTS. Check us out! [See our ad on the Inside Back Cover.]

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Marriott Lincolnshire Theatre CATS! based on the poems of T.S. Eliot, with its legendary score, provides the setting for spectacular and breathtaking dance. Our intimate surroundings bring you closer than ever to “The Jellicle Ball” with trouble-makers Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer, the magical Mr. Mistoffelees and the suave Rum Tum Tugger. Let the “Memory” live again!

March 26 — May 25. Tickets: marriotttheatre. com or call 847-634-0200.

Stars on Ice The country’s premier figure skating production, Stars on Ice, is proud to announce that America’s figure skating champions, and top Olympic medal contenders at the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, Russia will headline this year’s nationwide tour. Bringing the spirit and passion of the U.S. Olympic Figure Skating team back to home ice, this year’s highly anticipated Stars on Ice production will arrive in Rosemont on Saturday, May 3 for a 7:30 PM performance at the Allstate Arena.Tickets start at $25 and are available viastarsonice. com, ticketmaster.com, the Allstate Arena Box Office, and by phone at 1-800-745-3000.

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New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players in

H.M.S. Pinafore Friday, March 21, 7:30 p.m.

Dorothy Menker Theater

$30 general public

$25 seniors, students

Ride a wave of music and laughter as romantic sailors, sisters, cousins, and aunts sing and dance their way across the deck of the fanciful British naval vessel with an improbable name.

Box Office (708) 974-5500

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“A first-rate singing ensemble…imaginative staging…funny and endearing.”

Richmond, Va., News Leader

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Consult the online grade book or meet with the teacher to see what work remains to be done. And don’t just look ahead on the calendar. This is the time to evaluate progress made since September and think about areas for improvement, says Alexandra Mayzler, founder of Thinking Caps Tutoring (in New York and Texas) and author of Tutor in a Book and SAT DeMystified. Clear up confusion over missing grades and complete past-due work, even if there’s a penalty. Later learning builds on early lessons, and all course concepts may be covered on final exams.

demics: end-of-year projects and

exams help kids consolidate what they learned this year and form the foundation for future knowledge. Encourage your kids’ efforts right up to the final bell. Here’s how.

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Large projects and papers may require a series of steps. If your child skimped on initial steps – like research – or received poor grades for his work, he may need to redo it now. Add remedial work to the academic to-do list. It may take extra effort to complete a project and suburban family | subfam.com

earn a good grade, but it may be impossible for kids to finish end-of-school assignments without filling in gaps.

Even if students can’t recoup grade points, they shouldn’t ignore past failures, says Ned Johnson, self-proclaimed tutor-geek and president of PrepMatters, a Washington, D.C.based test preparation company. “A student’s job is not just to learn, but to learn how to learn better,” says Johnson. “Study what went wrong with previous assignments or exams and help kids reengineer their approach.” Ask a teacher or tutor for a study-skills tune up.

He may suggest learning strategies you hadn’t considered.

Make a Plan Headed into the home stretch, check kids’ books and binders to make sure they can go the distance, says Mayzler. Reorganize. Put March/April 2014

notes in order. Get a bigger notebook if need-

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ed. Stock up on paper and printer ink. You don’t want to run out the night before a class project is due.

Break term papers, projects and study sessions into do-able chunks and write test prep, project milestones and deadlines on a large desk calendar. Experts recommend students focus on a subject for no more than 45 minutes before taking a break – younger learners need even shorter sessions. Downtime allows the brain to consolidate learning and reenergize.

Kids’ schedules can get crowded with endof-year events and spring sports. Make time for fun and friends. The transition between the school year and summer vacation can be emotional. All work and no play isn’t smart.

Ease Anxiety Late-night studying may leave kids too tired to concentrate. Maintain a healthy sleep schedule and sustain energy with good eats.

Start kids off with a protein-packed breakfast

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and plan healthy snacks every 2 or 3 hours throughout the day. Brainwork burns fuel.

Kids may over-focus on failures in an effort to improve. Remind them of their strengths.

Star students use their academic talents to overcome (or compensate for) weaknesses.

Use teacher-provided study guides or create one using past homework, quizzes and exams.

Study guides keep students from skipping over concepts accidentally and do double duty as at-home practice tests.

If your child has to make an oral presentation to the class, encourage her to rehearse in front of siblings or friends first, says Johnson.

“It'll be a little awkward, which is exactly the point.” Confronting jitters in a low-threat situation builds confidence and shows kids what to improve.

Hard work on spring academics will pay off in the fall when your student is in the next grade.

Take time during the summer to reflect on the past year’s learning and address major challenges. Learning is a year-round endeavor.

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A Parents Survival Guide to Summer Camp Anxiety

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ummer shorts and tees purchased, washed and folded neatly in the duffle bag. Bug spray, cell phone charger and the one allowable stuffed animal all packed. Immunization card submitted.

Survival snacks tucked away. We were ready for her first week away from home on her own. My daughter was ten years old and headed to summer pre-teen

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church camp. We were pulling into the parking lot to meet the van when suddenly a speeding driver hit my left driver door trying to pass us, obviously missing my blinker signal when I was turning left into the church parking lot. The police were called. Reports were taken but no one was hurt even though I was stunned.

I didn’t get to give her the proper goodbye I had hoped for. I didn’t get to impart a week’s worth of wisdom about how girls could triangulate, form clicks and leave somebody out. I didn’t get to emphasize that even though there was limited cell phone contact that I would write her every day on the camp email. We had been so busy gathering everything on her “to pack” list and evaluating the “don’t bring” list that I really hadn’t taken care of the emotional part, the potential separation anxiety. My daughter was a little worried about me with the accident but suburban family | subfam.com

when I told her I was fine, she gathered her sleeping bag, pillows and duffle bag, hugged me and headed happily to the van bound for her summer adventure.

Reflecting later, I saw the separation anxiety was all mine. She had a wonderful time, even though there was a “mean girl” incident or two. She learned to stand up for herself or let go of issues that were not that important to her (a valuable life lesson).When she saw other kids getting email and she didn’t have any the first two days, she quickly figured out the system and started corresponding with me. I had the camp’s emergency contact numbers if there were any real need to communicate quickly with her. All was truly well, whether I felt like it or not.

As school teachers, nurses at doctor’s offices or summer camp counselors will tell you, most often the parents are the source of March/April 2014

anxiety, not the kids themselves. Separation anxiety in the first year of a baby’s life and then later as preschoolers is a normal part of childhood development. I confess, separation anxiety about a ten year old off to summer camp is all about the parent. In hopes of helping anxious mom’s everywhere and in a therapeutic desire to share what I know now and proverbially wish someone would have shared with me then, here are some helpful tips, mom to mom.

1. Prepare an emergency communication plan. Be careful not to alarm your child. Simply tell her that you have emergency numbers for the camp and you will contact her if you need to for an emergency.

2. Talk about communication expectations.

Review the camps policies. Most camps allow family email. Some don’t allow cell phones or only allow them at specified times. Tell her you will be happy to receive any email and you will likely email her but tell her also that you want her to have a good time and understand that she may get busy.

3. Trust your parenting.

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confidence about your child’s ability to solve social problems. You have raised a respectful child. Trust that your parenting is being internalized. Trust that any social lessons she is learning will help prepare her for the real world. For example, working with people we don’t like and finding a way to get along is a valuable life skill at any age.

4. Make your own plans. Be sure to plan and execute a plan to have some adult fun while your child is away. This is a great time to do things you don’t normally get to do when there is a heavier family schedule. It is also a great time while one child is away to focus special attention on another child or children.

5. Give a positive good bye message. Short loving good byes are best. Exude confidence and tell your child to have a good time.

Finally, don’t worry mom. You can enjoy summer camp time too!

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ropping a kid off for camp can test a parent's resolve. But standing back to let a child develop autonomy is one of the most important things a parent can do.

Look no further than the ‘summer camp resource’ on the following pages [and again in the May/June issue] to find a winning camp experience for your child.

Howe Summer Camp Located on Cedar Lake, in Howe, Indiana, is a unique blend of academics and recreational activities. Boys ages 9-15 discover a world of fun and challenge. Howe’s camp is a great opportunity for boys to learn, grow, and gain self-confidence. Some activities include: archery, rifle

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Boys ages 9-15, blending academics with recreational activities Offers leadership skills and self discipline Activities include swimming, water sports, archery, ropes course & LEGO Robotics Two 3-week sessions or full 6 weeks from 6/22/14 – 8/1/14 suburban family | subfam.com

(with air pellets), fishing, water sports and high ropes course. We also offer LEGO Robotics, snorkeling/SCUBA and horseback riding, taught by certified instructors, for an additional fee.

The Center for Gifted and Midwest Torrance Center for Creativity Children have more talents and abilities than they realize! The Center for Gifted and Midwest Torrance Center for Creativity provides rich opportunities for motivated children and young people to explore many subjects in creative, challenging environments. The half day and all day programs elicit an enthusiasm for learning and a desire to expand horizons through handson experiences in science, math, electronics, computers, historic games, filmmaking, musical theater, painting, creative writing, and many more. Outstanding teachers and bright students are a great combination! Contact information: 847-901-0173; centerforgifted.org.

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The Center for Gifted ~ Midwest Torrance Center for Creativity

Wondrous Workshops!

Single-day hands-on workshops for motivated, inquisitive learners in grades 1 - 12

Spring 2014 STEM with STEAM

Science Spectacular!

Electronics Lab

Historic Games Day

Harry Potter Festival

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NEW SUMMER FUN SPORTS CAMPS

Christ Community Church Camp Commotion exists because we love kids and want to meet the needs of today's families. Some need full-time summer option.

Others want their kids to have a week or two of physical activity, positive friendships, and new experiences. And so, we offer 10 weeks

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of camp for kids entering first to sixth grade for $120 a week—that’s only $3.50 an hour¬.

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Grades 2nd & 3rd and 4th & 5th (grade as of fall 2014) Sign your young athletes, grades 2nd & 3rd and 4th & 5th, up for the coolest camp this summer! Baseball, basketball, softball, kickball, batting cage fun and indoor & outdoor play led by DuPage Training Academy instructors will keep your kids entertained while learning important skills along the way. DuPage Training Academy is a premier sports training facility for athletes and teams in baseball, softball, basketball and speed/agility & strength training. We are excited to offer a brand new summer camp to future star athletes. Kids will be grouped according to grades (2nd & 3rd and 4th & 5th). Go to www.dupageacademy.com and click on the Summer Fun Sports Camp web button for more details and to register.

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NIU Academic Summer Camps Reserve your spot to learn and have fun at one of our NIU Academic Summer Camps!

New camps include Journalism and Foreign Language & Culture, in addition to our Creative Writing, Global Leadership & Philanthropy, Math, Film, Speech and Archaeology camps. To learn more visit: niu.edu/clasep/ camps. Contact: College of Liberal Arts & Sciences External Programming, 815-753-5200 or LASEP@niu.edu

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DuPage Training Academy DTA is a sports training facility for athletes and teams of all ages and ability levels. Camps, lessons (private & group) and team training/ facility rentals including 8 indoor batting cages are all offered at DTA. Featured this summer are the DTA Wildcats newly expanded travel baseball teams for ages 10U -14U, summer fun sports camp for younger athletes and the return of our popular summer baseball and basketball camps. Check out DTA at dupageacademy.com. 630.682.8003. suburban family | subfam.com

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

Camp Anokijig New friends, positive values, personal growth, great adventures, and outrageous fun are the foundations of the Anokijig experience. Campers choose from a HUGE variety of activities to customize their experience, including Horses!

Built upon the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, Anokijig provides a safe and enriching summer experience. For more information: anokijig.com or 800-741-6931.

Bulls/Sox Academy Over 50,000 players have attended the Official Summer Camps of the White Sox and Bulls and the Bulls/Sox Academy is continuing to provide young athletes with fundamentals training at the week-long camps in over 60 communities throughout Chicagoland. The Bulls/Sox Academy mission is to train players of all ages and skill levels by teaching the same techniques used by the Bulls and White Sox. For more information about the Bulls/ Sox Academy, call (630) 324-8221 or visit BullsSoxAcademy.com

Matrix Sports Camp With over 15 sports, overnight and extended day options, organic meals, and tons of fun activities, Matrix Sports Camp is a winning resource for families! At the 5-day camp, kids in 2nd-9th grade choose three sports and also learn tools such as journaling, goal setting, yoga, meditation, affirmation and visualizations for peak performance and stress management. Two sessions will be offered in 2014: July 21-25 and July 28-August 1.

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DuPage Children’s Museum is more than a Museum…we’re a force for early learning! Learn and play in “neighborhoods” of hands-on exhibits designed to promote skill development in math, science, and the arts.

Join us for another summer of discovery and adventure with more than 20 summer camp options available for children ages 3-10. Beginning in June, campers can take part in a number of camp offerings exploring subjects such as science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Visit our website for more information and to register!Located at 301 N. Washington Street, Naperville. 630-6378000, dupagechildrensmuseum.org

Sports Camp. The camp emphasizes Chris-

Sports Broadcasting Camp Boys and girls 10-18 will have an opportunity to learn from the pros in the sports broadcasting industry.

July 7-11, 2014. Meet sports celebrities. Make sports anchor, play-by-play, and reporting tapes. Participate in mock sports talk radio and PTI style shows, trivia and Stump The Schwab contests, and much more. Holiday Inn--Skokie. Check us out on fac ebook.com/ sportsbroadcastingcamps and youtube.com/ sportsbroadcastcamp. For more information, call 800-319-0884 or visit: playbyplaycamps. com or email: info@playbyplaycamps.com.

Acacia Academy Offering a variety of year-round and summer programs designed to meet each student’s learning objectives in terms of his/her learning capabilities. The Acacia Academy strives to achieve educational stability with roots of strength and character that will last a lifetime. Private therapeutic day school, grades 1 = 12, Transition Programs ages 18-22, servicing students of all performance levels.

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tian values as well as athletic instruction in three different sports selected from 43 sports during the week. Campers will participate in special activities and competitions daily. Evening programs include team building, inspirational speakers, social activities and awards night. The camp is located at Loras College, Dubuque, IA. For more information, please call 563-588-7053 or visit lorasallsportscamps.com. {See ad on inside front cover.]

St. John’s Lutheran Church and School Summer Fine Arts Camp St. John’s Lutheran Church and School, 505 S. Park Road in LaGrange offers a quality Fine Arts Camp for children ages five to fourteen, June 23-27 from 9:00am – 12:30pm.

Under the theme, “Harmony & Contrast: God’s Children Display His Splendor,” children will engage in vocal music, drama, visual art, rhythm and movement sectionals which encourage and challenge artistic expression.

Expert instructors provide a caring Christian environment. For information and registration call 708-354-1690 or visit us at SJLagrange.com.

STEM Camps at Northern Illinois University NIU’s residential programs prepare 5th12th graders for challenging, creative careers in science, technology, engineering, and math.

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Forest Preserve District of Kane County Nature Camps There’s more to explore during Forest Preserve District of Kane County nature camps! Join us June – July for week-long, halfMarch/April 2014

day nature camps. Sessions are available for preschoolers up through 5th graders. Earlyevening twilight camps are also available. Day campers will explore the woods and fields with Forest Preserve District naturalists, making discoveries along the way. Each day brings a new adventure!

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We will be going on 3 field trips per week, including 1 swimming field trip. Some of our trips include Jelly Belly Factory, Santa's Village, Paradise Bay Water Park, Sky High Trampoline, and more! Your kid will play a variety of different sports including soccer, baseball, and hockey. Kids will use our indoor turf fields, 5-level play structure, and inflatables.

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ids love to go to camp and experience new adventures, enjoy a break from everyday life, and make new friends. But as our kids get older, we want them to experience a summer job and the benefits that go along with earning an income.

Why not consider the perfect blend of both: a camp counselor job?

Teens can begin working as camp counselors during their high school years and continue during college as summer jobs if they choose. Some camps offer the opportunity for younger teens to begin as counselors-intraining during their junior high years. Our suburban family | subfam.com

13-year-old son will be working as a JCT (junior counselor-in-training) for two weeks this summer at a camp close to home and can't wait to get started.

A camp counselor job has a lot to offer your teen other than just an income. Here are a few life skills your teen will acquire as a camp counselor or counselor-in-training: 1. Responsibility. A camp counselor is assigned a group of kids and asked to look after their needs and help manage their schedule.

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moment. Teens gain maturity as they help young campers with needs that arise.

2. Endurance. Camp schedules are packed with activities to allow the kids opportunity to experience as much fun as possible in a short amount of time. Camp counselors must keep up, even on days they feel tired or unmotivated.

Counselor Jamie Newman says, "The schedule is exhausting--you have to learn how to endure long days and persevere through exhaustion."

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5. Overcome fears. Camp is all about new adventures, for campers and counselors both. Newman says, "We were constantly pushed outside our comfort zone. I had to encourage kids to be adventuresome and try new things, which meant I had to do that too.

Sometimes I felt ridiculous but I had to let go of my pride." Counselors gain self respect as they overcome their fears and push themselves outside their comfort levels.

6. Humility. Camp counselors learn how to work under someone else's leadership and follow directions. Counselors must do what's asked of them in taking care of kids and following a pre-determined schedule.

7. Self-Esteem. What a great feeling to know you're investing in others. That's the feeling a camp counselor experiences every day at camp. Whether it's one week or ten weeks, camp counselors go home knowing they've made a difference in young children's lives and that's something to be proud of!

If your teen needs a job that offers life skills with an income, consider a camp counselor position. Camps of all varieties fill their staff with teenagers that offer fun and camaraderie with young campers. Match the interests of your teen--sports, music, education, etc.-with an appropriate camp and watch your teen blossom. As camp counselors, our teens gain valuable experience that offers lifelong lessons and memories in the process.

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The Missing Ingredient to Better Health

By Gayla Grace

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ore exercise. A better diet. We hear it all the time, right? Lack of exercise and obesity seem connected to every conversation we hear regarding our health.

But what if we're missing an ingredient to better health? What if we're ignoring a likely component that contributes to weight gain, lethargy, depression, and even ADHD.

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Research confirms it--the undeniable value of this missing ingredient for many of us. What is it? Adequate sleep. It's imperative that children and adults get enough sleep every night.

Yet, how often do we choose to ignore the implications of sleep deprivation? How often do we allow our kids to push back their bedtime hour? I'll be the first to admit it. When my days get hectic or our son's schedule revs up, sleep is the first to go.

I hear people brag about how little sleep they get. I've read articles titled, "The Sleepless Elite." Margaret Thatcher, known to sleep four hours a night, once said sleep is "for wimps."

It's not surprising that we think it's OK to function on as little sleep as possible.

If we're considering healthy habits, however, sleep needs to be at the top of the list, for

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us and our children. It plays a critical role in determining if we're functioning at our peak.

And the lack of sleep often goes unrecognized in behavior issues.

Sleep deprivation can mirror the symptoms of ADHD, particularly in children. Inattentiveness, impulsive behavior, trouble completing tasks, difficulty with organization, and hyperactivity are linked to ADHD but could also be a result of poor sleep or not enough sleep. A study in the Journal of Sleep Research concluded that treating sleep problems in some children might be enough to reduce or possibly eliminate attention and hyperactivity/ impulsivity issues.

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diagnosis, however, and medicate a patient for ADHD than search deeper for an underlying cause. If you or your child struggle with ADHD, consider how the sleep habits in your home might be contributing to the issue.

Sleep deprivation also contributes to weight gain. Low tolerance for discomfort keeps you from making healthy eating choices. It's easier to grab whatever requires the least amount of effort or a sugar-laden, caffeinated drink instead of a healthier option. Sugary drinks and food make us crave more sugary items, creating a cycle of unhealthy choices. And lack of energy from a sleep-deprived state also keeps you from your regular exercise routine.

Nuclear pharmacist Donita Wittenberg, who works an all-night shift for a week every month, confirms the changes her body, and specifically her appetite, go through when she is sleep-deprived. "The week I work the night shift I'm hungry all the time, like my body is craving something-sleep--but I eat instead."

Wittenberg admits to having a more difficult time controlling what she eats the week she's on the night shift, and says, "I'm thankful it's

only one week a month."

Research confirms the benefits of adequate sleep when trying to lose weight. A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine noted that participants in a sleep-deprived group were hungrier and had a smaller amount of fat loss than those getting enough sleep, with the same intake of food. In a University of Chicago Medicine press release, senior author of the study, Plamen Penev, MD, PhD, says, "If your goal is to lose fat, skipping sleep is like poking sticks in your bicycle wheels. Cutting back on sleep, a behavior that is ubiquitous in modern society, appears to compromise efforts to lose fat through dieting. In our study it reduced fat loss by 55 percent." That's a considerable amount on anyone's scale.

Sleep deprivation leads to a host of other unhealthy problems. It can contribute to depression, high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, slower cognition, forgetfulness, stroke, heart attack, and other debilitating issues.

Our bodies need adequate sleep to function as they should.

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Infants (3–11 months)

14-15 hours

Toddlers (1-3 years)

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Preschoolers (3-5 years)

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School-age children (5-10 yr)

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Teens (10-17 years) Adults

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7-9 hours *Source: National Sleep Foundation

If you're determined to set healthy goals for you and your child, focus on your sleep habits in addition to diet and exercise. It takes intentional effort to get the sleep you need as a busy mom with kids who often have busy schedules, but why not try it? Sleep more and as a result, reap the benefits of a healthier household.

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Raising Healthy Kids

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arents face a variety of concerns these days, but a potentially bigger problem that is often overlooked is the impact normal routines and daily activities will have on the health of a child. If not addressed, the long-term impact can lead to chronic pain and serious health issues as an adult. Here are some of the tell-tale signs, symptoms to look for, and helpful tips: 1. Concussions & Sports Injuries – Many young athletes experience pain due to consistent or repetitive movements over time, which can appear most commonly in their shoulders, knees, hips and ankles. Athletes using one side of their body more than the other creates imbalance, throwing the spine out of alignment.

If young athletes experience persistent pain or stiffness that continually worsens, or if they suffer from headaches, this is cause for concern. Also, if your child complains of dizziness, headaches or nausea that will not go away following an injury, they may have a concussion. Make sure they rest mentally and physically and consult a chiropractic professional.

2. Overuse of Technology – Cell phones, video game systems, computers, there is certainly no shortage of technology choices for today’s youth. If

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you observe your child’s posture while engaging in these activities, it’s poor. In addition, kids are engaging in repetitive movements of their wrists, hands and fingers as they type, text or play video games, which can lead to repetitive stress injuries such as tendonitis. Observe your child and notice if their head and shoulders improperly lean forward.

If your child complains of neck or back pain, or tingling in their arms and hands these may be warning signs. Several tips include limiting the amount of time your child engages in these activities.

Also, have them take frequent breaks and stretch out their wrists and hands.

When possible, have them lie on their stomach, prop up on their elbows, and lift their head for a few minutes. This normalizes the curves of their lower back and neck. If they are sitting in a chair, place a pillow behind their lower back for support and have them hold their device out in front of them so they are not looking down.

3. Lack of Physical Activity – Lack of physical activity and movement is a serious issue and can lead to spinal problems. Additionally, sedentary lifestyles are contributing to the obesity epidemic in our children today. If you find your child is irritable, tired, lacking focus or has a short attention span, they might not be getting enough physical activity. An effective tip includes you leading by example by becoming more active. Get your kids outdoors and have them participate in any number of enjoyable activities. The younger your kids are exposed to physical activity, the more it will become a part of their lifestyle as they get older.

4. Poor Diet – Days are busy and many parents are on the go, which means kids are consuming more processed and fast foods loaded with excessive calories, unhealthy fats and are empty in nutrients.

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To help this problem, eliminate processed foods and prepare meals for your family that are rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and lean proteins. You can even bring your kids into the kitchen to help cook, as they will be more likely to eat what they have helped prepare. Make sure your kids are eating a healthy breakfast with protein, which ensures stable blood glucose through the day and helps for better learning.

5. Bad Posture – Bad posture disrupts the overall health and nerves in the body, which can cause fatigue, dizziness, headaches and migraines, and sickness.

Have your child stand in front of you and notice their posture. Look for one hip or shoulder positioned higher than the other. Are their feet flared or turned in, or does one arm appear more in front than the other? If these postural signs exist you can seek help to correct spinal misalignments and learn simple at-home exercises. Always remind your kids to stand and sit up straight with their stomachs tucked in and shoulders rolled back.

6. Heavy Backpacks – Back pain in children is associated with improper use of and overweight backpacks. There is a potential problem if you notice your child struggling to take off or put on their backpack, leaning forward while carrying their backpack, or numbness and weakness reported in arms or legs. To help your child, make sure their backpack has wide cushioned straps, has multiple compartments so items can be evenly distributed when packed, and check that the bottom of the backpack isn’t more than 4” below their beltline. Also, books can be heavy, but the total loaded weight of a child’s backpack should not exceed 15% of their body weight. Don’t forget to advise your child to wear both straps.

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10 Things to Know Before Your First 5k

By Elizabeth Waterstraat

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ou've signed up, you've logged the training miles and race day is almost here! Taking on a 5K can be both an exciting and nervewracking experience. Here, find the best tips when it comes to running for beginners.These will help you maximize the enjoyment out there — and make your first race fun, fast and stress-free.

• Keep It Light. During race week, your running mileage should decrease.At this point, your training is really about "storing up" rest so your legs are ready on race day. During the week, include two to three short runs with a few, small pick ups — short, snappy segments that get your legs moving faster and prepare you for the faster tempo of the race — to keep your legs fresh.Two days out from the race, take a day off for total rest.The day before the race, do a short (20-minute) run with up to five pick ups under 45 seconds to sharpen your legs.

• Get Your Z's Two Nights Before. Pre-race jitters tend to strike the night before the race, interrupting your sleep. When it comes to running for beginners or even experienced racers, trust that this is normal and will not influence your race. Prepare yourself instead by getting quality sleep two nights before the race and taking that day completely off from any activity.

• Fill the Tank. On race morning, be sure to eat the breakfast you've practiced in training. Aim to eat about two hours prior to the race. Keep it simple — a bowl of oatmeal with dried fruit, a sports bar, bagel with peanut butter. Eat something high energy and easily digestible. Be sure to include hydration — water, sports drink if it's warm outside to give

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you the electrolytes you need, and coffee if that's part of your normal routine.

• Get There Early. There's a lot to be done on race morning including parking, packet pick-up, waiting in line for the restroom, warming up. Arrive at the race site 60 minutes prior to the start — knowing where you can park, what time packet pick-up closes (if you couldn't do it the day before), and where to go for the starting line.

• Warm It Up. About 25 minutes prior to the race, get warmed up. Start with a 10 minute easy jog, then slowly build your pace for five minutes. Then, include up to five short pickups under 30 seconds at race pace. Gently stretch any tight muscles after your warm up.

• Get in line.The starting line can be crowded and nerve-wracking with so many people and March/April 2014

different paces. Starting in the middle to back of the pack is safe for most beginners. You will start with those around your pace and you will have many more ahead of you to chase down.

• Pace Yourself. Most racers give their best effort in the first mile leaving two more to go! Aim to negative split your effort on race day — that simply means finishing the second half of the race faster than you ran the first half. Start conservatively and build your effort throughout the run. When you start out too fast, your body works too hard too soon and fizzles after the first mile, making your overall time slower, not faster. In the last quarter mile, kick it in to the finish line to finish strong.

• Keep It Positive. When things get tough, it's common for the little voice in your head to start telling you all the reasons why you will fail or why you should slow down. Often, having a positive mantra for the race — such as "I can do it" or "fast feet to the finish line" — will distract you from any pain and keep you focused. Practice these affirmations during your harder training sessions so they become automatic on race day.

• Breathe. On race day, let go of any comparisons to other runners and release any worries or doubts. You've done the training and if you have the desire to get to the finish line, you will arrive. At the starting line, take a few deep breaths and assure yourself that you have what it takes to cover 3.1 miles. Revisit your best training sessions to find the confidence you need.

• Capitalize on the High. The post-race high can be exhilarating. Capitalize on it to keep your momentum going and set new goals for the next finish line, wherever that might be.

Sign up for another run race a few weeks later to keep yourself motivated to continue with your new habits, to test your progress or just to have fun.

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On Success By Elizabeth Waterstraat

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n case you haven’t noticed, we’re getting into the thick of racing season.

The best time of the year. All of the workouts in the dark, runs in the cold and suffering on the trainer finally unfolds in a display of you’re either ready to bring it on race day or you left it at home. I love watching the races unfold, I love race reports, race plans, splits, results and … I love racing.

Every athlete has their own measure of success. One person's win is literally a win. Another person’s win is a smile across their face while finishing nearly last in their age group but knowing for them that they absolutely nailed it. Success is totally personal, only defined by the athlete and the meanings they place on what they are doing out there.

While success is highly individual, what brings an athlete to that success is not. Some athletes chase after success elusively because 32 fitness first

they don’t get it. Others run right into it over and over again because they get it. I’ve coached all types of athletes and the ones that nail their goals have good reason.

getting up early, staying up late or saying no to other commitments that will eat up their time. If you can’t consistently do the workouts, you won’t make progress.

Here are some of those reasons:

3. Success is about setting goals and then actually doing the work to achieve them.

Dreaming up the goal or even writing it down is the easy part. Getting up day after day to do the work – knowing that the work of performance improvement is sometimes boring, uncomfortable, monotonous - is the hard part.

Don’t evaluate yourself in a workout, don’t overthink the workout, don’t be your own worst enemy. Just do the work.

1. Success is not about who coaches you, rather it’s about how you choose to be coached.

Not all athletes need to be coached. But for the successful who do work with a coach, they truly want to be coached which means they trust and follow the plan. Coaching is not a choose your own adventure. It’s not – I’ll do a little bit of what they say and a little more/less of what I want.You can’t expect anything of the plan if you’re always changing it. Get the most out of it by trusting and following it.

2. Successful athletes are consistent. In general they lose very little time (and therefore fitness) due to injury, illness, low motivation, other life things. This says a lot about their time management, how they attend to their recovery, how they take care of themselves.

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4. Successful athletes know how to set and maintain their own fire.They want it bad.Their fire focuses and motivates them. If they have a bad workout or race, the fire doesn’t go out, it burns hotter. Because of this fire, when they get out there in a key workout or race, they focus, they execute, they (usually) succeed.

Fire makes them fight, fire keeps them pushing through to the finish line no matter how the race is going. It is 100 times easier to give up on yourself and your goals then to keep March/April 2014

igniting your own fire. Most athletes take the easy way out. This is why few are successful.

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them. That’s what makes the good ones so good. No formula can predict performance.

MAY/JUNE + JULY/AUG. And no single bad workout should derail the confidence you gained from months of (consistent) training. Keep it all in perspective. If you swim feels off one day, give it a day to turnaround. If your race goes poorly, look at it, learn from it, and then move forward.

And by all means, don’t be surprised when a bad workout or race happens. You can have the best training data in the world but sometimes…it just doesn’t come together on race day. That’s what makes all of this so exciting.

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5. Successful athletes make it look easy but – it’s not. Success hurts! It really hurts to work up to your potential. There is the physical discomfort of pushing but also the mental discomfort of experiencing and then overriding that pain. The work that goes on in the successful athlete’s head is probably more painful than the work in their legs.Their legs do what their mind tells them to do. Legs will not go if your mind is settled in on how much it hurts, how hot it is, how hilly it is, how it is so hard!

Of course it’s hard! If it was easy everyone would be number one.

8. Successful athletes have mastered the basics. They go into workouts hydrated, they eat well throughout the day, they know how to recover with food and sleep. These basics are 6. Successful athletes step up – to the chalthe building blocks to successful workouts. It’s lenge, to the race, to the competition. They Park orhard Poolbut to sometimes our are confident they can overcome Promote anything Your Water really not that adults will because they are prepared both mentally overcomplicate the easiest and most logical active Chicago suburban parents! thing because they don’t believe it really can and physically. Many athletes show up to race FREE listing and photo space included. be that simple. It is! day physically prepared. Few are mentally prepared. Perhaps because they don’t step For advertising call 9. Successful athletes control the controlup in training. Step up so you are physically 630-863-7183 lables.April While14th there are many things in training prepared and so you can learn to be mentally Deadline: and racing that we cannot control, there are prepared for dealing with whatever is thrown so many things we can control (our fueling, your way. our preparation, our mindset). You control 7. Successful athletes have perspective. Bad you. You make choices out there. No one can days, bad workouts, off races. We all have control the weather, but you can control your

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pacing, your hydration or what goes on in your head.When you let yourself get defeated by the uncontrollable, you lose control and … lose the race. The successful athlete never chooses defeat.

10. Successful athletes are resilient. They bounce back from setbacks, injuries or obstacles. They know that all of this is part of the process of bettering yourself. You cannot find your limit if you never push there and that pushing is a risk. When injury occurs, address it, prevent it and keep looking forward. Look at downtime as an opportunity to work on a weakness or focus energy elsewhere. They understand because they listen. They let go of the obsessive need to do everything on the schedule because that’s what it says to do in favor of doing what is the best thing for their body based on what it is saying to them.

11. Successful athletes set realistic expectations. Their goals are grounded in confidence and preparation. Remember, nothing magical happens on race day. Successful athletes set goals that stretch beyond where they currently are but realize there is a timeline for progress. These athletes also accept how weather, terrain and time of the year will influence their training or racing pace. They

see (and celebrate) that realistically on that course, on that day, that was a success.

12. Successful athletes learn lessons. They make mistakes – who doesn’t – but they learn from them. The successful athlete reflects on the race, goes through what worked/what didn’t worked, learns their lessons and integrates those lessons into improved performance next time.

13. The successful athlete is their own biggest motivator, cheerleader and fan. We all need a little motivation from time to time but if you need boom boom rah rah every day to do a workout – you’re just not that into it. Successful athletes just have that drive that keeps them into it. They know their purpose, they are excited to do the easy workouts, the hard workouts – and they are just as excited the next day. Go back to consistency. You need it to get anywhere. And to stay consistent you’ve got to be motivated. That comes from within. No matter what a coach, spouse or friend says to you – it’s not going to get you as fired up to get out there as what you say to yourself.

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The list of fitness events for the year is here.

This might be the first year you give it a go, or you may be a seasoned runner. The time to sign up is NOW, as most races sell out quickly. Sign up for an endurance race, take on a new challenge, support a good cause or run/walk/roll for the health of it! Be certain to select an event within your range of conditioning and consult a physician before beginning any exercise program. Check back in future issues of Suburban Family for monthly updates. And, don’t forget, you can find us online at subfam.com

March Chicago Polar Plunge – Sun. 3/2 at 9:30 a.m. North Avenue Beach, Chicago. Benefits Special Olympics Chicago. 312-527-3743.

Midwest Indoor Sprint Triathlon – Sun. 3/2 at 7 a.m. 10 min. swim, 15 min. bike, 15 min. run. Oak Brook. 630-990-4233.

Life Time Fitness Indoor Triathlon – Sun. 3/2 at 7 a.m. 10 min. swim, 30 min. bike, 20 min. run. Algonquin. 847-458-6200.

Fleadh 5K Sat. 3/8 at 8:30 a.m.

USATF certified Oak Forest 708-687-4600 | oak-forest.org Running O’ The Green – Sun. 3/9 at 8 a.m.

8K Run. USATF certified. Tinley Park. 708342-4200.

Lisle Chamber Spring Sprint – Sun. 3/9 at 9 a.m. 5K/10K Run. USATF certified. Lisle. 630964-0052.

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Fight for Air Climb Sun. 3/9 at 7 a.m.

180 floors + 2,340 steps!

Benefits the American Lung Association Presidential Towers, Chicago.

312-781-1100 FightForAirClimb.org

Blackberry Farms 5K Spring Gallop – Sat. 3/29 at 8:30 a.m. USATF & CARA certified. Aurora. 630-892-1550.

Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K – Sun. 3/30 at 8:30 a.m. USATF certified. Grant Park, Chicago. 312-904-9814.

Run With the Pride 5K – Sat. 3/15 at 8 a.m.

USATF certified. Benefits Fresh Water Campaign. Arlington Heights. 847-392-4050.

Punk the Monk Trail Race – Sat. 3/15 at 10 a.m. 5K trail run. Hoffman Estates. 773-2701561.

St. Paddy’s Day 5K – Sat. 3/15 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. Benefits health services for those in need. Naperville. run@napervillesunrise.org Green Beer 5K – Sat. 3/15 at 9 a.m. Soldier Field, Chicago. info@greenbeer5k.com.

St. Paddy’s Day 5K & 8K Run/Walk – Sat. 3/15 at 9:30 a.m. USATF certified. Benefits Irish-American Heritage Center and PAWS Chicago. Chicago. 773-584-6613.

Heritage Music 5K – Sat. 3/15 at 9 a.m. 5K & Fun Run. Homer. Heritagemusic5k.weebly.com Irish Jig Jog – Sat. 3/15 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/Walk & Fun Run. West Dundee. 847-426-4808.

St. Paddy’s Day 5K Run/Walk – Sun. 3/16 at 8 a.m. 5K & Kids dash. USATF certified. Deer Park. 224-757-5425.

Lucky Leprechaun 5K – Sun. 3/16 at 9 a.m.

5K Run/Walk. USATF certified. Elmhurst. Luckyleprechaun5k.com.

Life Time Fitness Indoor Triathlon – Sat. 3/22 at 7 a.m. 10 min. swim, 30 min. bike, 20 min. run. Bloomingdale. 630-582-4100.

Life Time Fitness Indoor Triathlon – Sun. 3/23 at 7 a.m. 10 min. swim, 30 min. bike, 20 min. run. Burr Ridge. 630-630-230-0011.

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

Spring Fun Run – Sat. 4/5 at 9 a.m. 5K Run. USATF certified. Palos Park. 708-671-3760.

Amy Johnson 10m & 5K Runs – Sat. 4/5 at 8:30 a.m. USATF certified. Benefits Habitat for Humanity. Rockford. 815-636-4573.

April Fools 5K Run – Sat. 4/5 at 9 a.m. 5K & kids dash. USATF certified. Benefits Women of Domestic Violence. Bloomingdale. 224653-8094.

Chicago Lakefront 50K George Cheung Memorial Race – Sat. 4/5 at 8:30 a.m. USATF certified. Chicago. chicagoultra.org

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Saturday, May 10, 2014 START: 9 A.M.

Performance T-Shirts for All Pre-Registered Registration:

Before April 1 $25, After April 1, $32, Race Day $40

Age Group Awards

Top 3 Male/Female Xsport Fitness Memberships

CARA Registered Race All Proceeds are donated to: Sharing Connections Furniture Bank (www.sharingconnections.org)

Medals for All Kids

Before April 1st $10, After April 1 $15, Race Day $20

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Fast Cat 5K & 10K – sat. 4/5 at 8 a.m. 5K, 10K & Fun Run. USATF certified. Plainfield. runfastcat.com Fun Run 2014 In Color – Sat. 4/5 at 8 a.m. 5K novelty run. Wheaton. 630-510-4989.

Healthy Living Run & Ride & Expo Saturday, April 5 Expo – 8 a.m.-11 a.m.

5K Run/Walk – 9 a.m.

12 Mile Bike Ride – 10 a.m.

Palatine Park District 847-991-0333 | palatineparks.org Chi Town Half Marathon and 10K – Sun. 4/6 at 8 a.m. USATF certified. Benefits Special Olympics Chicago. 847-344-0861.

Race That’s Good for Life – Sun. 4/6 at 9 a.m. 5K run/walk & kids mile. USATF certified.

Oak Park. 708-476-8252.

Red Shoe Run for Donor Awareness 5k Run/Family Fitness Walk Sat. 4/12 at 8 a.m.

NIU Rockford 877-RRVBC-99 | redshoerun.org Foodie 5K – Sat. 4/12 at 9 a.m. 5K Run/Walk.

Benefits Northern Illinois Food Bank. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630-443-6910 x136.

Just Move it Challenge – Sat. 4/12 at 8 a.m.

5K & 1m Run/Walk. Arlington Heights. 847421-4887.

Iron Horse 5K – Sat. 4/12 at 7:30 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. Benefits ALS Foundation. Elgin.

847-679-3331.

Hustle 4 Health – Sat. 4/12 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/ Walk. Bolingbrook. hustle4health.org Race to Wrigley – Sat. 4/12 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/ Walk. Benefits Chicago Cubs Charities. Chicago. 773-868-3010.

Rockdale Ramblin’ Run – Sat. 4/12 at 8 a.m.

10K Run. USATF & CARA certified. Joliet. 815741-7275 x206.

Run Thru the Hills – Sun. 4/13 at 8 a.m. 5 & 10K Run/Walk & kids’ races. Lake in the Hills.

847-960-7460.

Arbor Day 10K – Sun. 4/13 at 8 a.m. USATF certified. Morton Arboretum, Lisle. 630-9680074.

FirstMerit Bank Lakefront 10 Miler – Sat. 4/19 at 8 a.m. USATF certified. Chicago, 312666-9836.

Chocolate Chase Rabbit Race – Sat. 4/19 at 9 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. USATF certified. Palos Heights. 708-361-1807.

Egg Shell Shuffle – Sat. 4/19 at 8;30 a.m. Half marathon, 5K Run/Walk & egg hunt. Benefits Juvenile Diabetes research. Schaumburg. signmeup.com Bunny Rock Half marathon, 5K & Egg Hunt – Sat. 4/19 at 9 a.m. Benefits Fathers Helping Fathers. Chicago. 847-829-4538. suburban family | subfam.com

Take a Step for Kids – Sat. 4/19 at 9 a.m.

5K/10K Run/Walk. USATF & CARA certified.

Benefits child abuse prevention. Libertyville. takeastepforkids.org Trot for Theresa – Sat. 4/26 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/ Walk. Palatine. 847-508-6363.

Dine N' Dash Sat. 4/26 at 9:00 a.m.

Roselle Park District 630-894-4200 | rparks.org Run With the Lions – Sat. 4/26 at 9 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. Warrenville. runwiththelions.com DuPage Human Race – Sat. 4/26 at 9 a.m.

5K Run/Fitness Walk. Benefits over 50 local charities. Downers Grove. 630-407-6458.

Loop the Lakes 2014 – Sat. 4/26 at 9 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. Vernon Hills. 847-996-6800.

Walk to Cure Arthritis! Lake County Sat. 4/26, Event Starts @ 8:30 AM 3m/1m Walks @ 10:00 AM Benefits Arthritis Foundation Old School Forest Preserve Libertyville, IL Contact: Cat Smith @ 312-880-4737

LakeCountyIL.WalktoCureArthritis.org

DuPage Human Race – Sat. 4/26 at 9 a.m.

5K Run/Fitness Walk. Benefits over 50 local charities. Downers Grove. 630-407-6458.

Loop the Lakes 2014 – Sat. 4/26 at 9 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. Vernon Hills. 847-996-6800.

Epilepsy 5K – Sat. 4/26 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/ Walk. Benefits Epilepsy Foundation. Wheaton. 312-939-8622.

Fox Trot 5/10K – Sat. 4/26 at 8 a.m. Batavia. bataviamothersclub.org Walk & Roll Chicago – Sat. 4/26. 5K Walk, 10 mi. Skate or 15 mi. bike along the lakefront..

Benefits American Cancer Society. Chicago.

312-279-7261.

Dine ‘n’ Dash – Sat 4/26 at 9 a.m. Team 5K Run/ Walk & Food Challenge. Roselle 630-894-4200.

2nd 2 None 5K – Sun. 4/27 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/ Walk. Benefits Aurora Food Pantry. Aurora.

630-897-2127.

Celebrate Differences 5K – Sun. 4/27 at 9 a.m. 5K Run/ Walk, Mile for Smiles & Kids Fun Run. USATF & CARA certified. Benefits children with disabilities. Oswego. 630-885-3006.

March for Babies – Various dates: Chicago, Naperville, Joliet, St. Charles 4/27; Bolingbrook, Libertyville, Rockford 5/4. Walk to benefit March of Dimes.888-274-3711.

May Relay For Life – For all area events, please go to relayforlife.org/relay/findevent.

JJC Foundation 5K – Sat. 5/3 at 8:30 a.m. 5K & 1m kids race. USATF certified. Joliet. 815280-2218.

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Run for the Kids: Superhero Hustle – Sat. 5/3 at 9 a.m. 5K Run & 2 mi. Walk. USATF certified.

Benefits Easter Seals. Villa Park. 630-282-2029.

Tulip Time Run – Sat. 5/3. 5K at 8 a.m. 10K at 9 a.m. Kids Fun Run at 9:15 a.m. EST. Holland, MI. 800-822-2770.

Live United 5K Run/Walk – Sat. 5/3 at 8 a.m.

Benefits United Way. Wheaton. 312-906-2350.

Bark in the Park 5K Walk – Sat. 5/3 at 9 a.m.

With or without your dog. Benefits AntiCruelty Society. Montrose Harbor, Chicago.

312-644-8338.

Epilepsy 5K – Sat. 5/3 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/Walk.

Benefits Epilepsy Foundation. Libertyville.

312-939-8622.

Shelter, Inc. 5K Run/Walk 4 Kidz – Sat. 5/3 at 9 a.m. CARA certified. Elk Grove Village.

847-255-8060.

First Midwest Bank Half Marathon – Sun. 5/4 at 7:30 a.m. ½ mi. Walk, Run or Roll for special needs participants. USATF & CARA certified. Palos Heights. 708-448-9200.

Makin’ Strides for Strays – Sun. 5/4 at 8:30 a.m. Walk-a-thon. Benefits A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter. Naperville. 630-355-2299.

Groovin’ in the Grove 5K Sat. 5/10 at 9 a.m. 5K/1K Run & kids’ races.

USATF & CARA certified.

Benefits Sharing Connection Furniture Bank.

Midwestern Univ., Downers Grove. groovin’inthegrove5k.com

Apple Blossom Run 5/10 at 8 a.m.

5k Run, 5k Stroller Roll, 10k Run Bartlett Park District Barlettparks.org | 630-540-4800 Bridge to Bridge Race – Sat. 5/10 at 7 a.m.

5K/10K, Youth Mile & kids’ races. Benefits local food pantry and Feed My Starving Children. Batavia. 630-853-1927.

Nancy Young Dolphin Dash – Sat. 5/10 at 8:30 a.m. 5K & 1 mi. Family Run/Walk. USATF

Epilepsy 5K – Sat. 5/10 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/ Walk. Benefits Epilepsy1 Foundation.

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Great Western Half Marathon – Sun. 5/4 at 8 a.m. USATF certified. Benefits Special Olympics. St. Charles. Foxrivertrailrunners.org Quarryman 10 mi and 5K – Sat. 5/10 at 7 a.m. USATF certified. Lemont. 630-243-7111.

The Pink 5K Run/Walk Sat. 5/10 at 8 a.m.

USATF & CARA certified Stroller friendly.Team and individual registration accepted.Benefits Hinsdale Hospital Foundation Open Arms Breast Cancer Outreach Fund Oak Brook Park District 1450 Forest Gate Rd. Oak Brook 630-990-4233 obparks.org/pink5k Walk & Roll – Sat. 5/10 at 9 a.m. 5K Walk, 10 mi in-line skate or 15 mi. bike ride. Benefits American cancer Society. Elgin. 630-8799009.

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Competitive 5-K Run With Prizes In 17 Age Divisions Noncompetitive Fitness Walk For A Great Cause

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certified. Benefits Nancy Young Elem. School PTA. Aurora. 630-375-3800.

SIGN UP AND FUNDRAISE TODAY! The Arthritis Foundation’s Walk to Cure Arthritis raises funds to fight and cure the nation’s #1 cause of disability. We need your support to end this crippling disease, which attacks more than 50 million Americans, including 300,000 children. Join your local 2014 Walk to Cure Arthritis and fund research to find the cure. Every step counts and every dollar matters!

Run Like A Mother Sun. 5/11 Women Only 5K at 8:30 a.m. & Kid's 1-Mile Race at 8:00 a.m.

Downtown Hinsdale runlikeamother.com

Walk to Cure Arthritis Lake County Old School Forest Preserve | Libertyville, IL Saturday, April 26, 2014 http://LakeCountyIL.WalktoCureArthritis.org Walk to Cure Arthritis Chicago Lincoln Park, Grove 16 at Montrose Beach Friday night, May 16, 2014 http://Chicago.WalktoCureArthritis.org Walk to Cure Arthritis South Suburbs Midlothian Meadows | Markham, IL Saturday, May 31, 2014 http://SouthSuburbsIL.WalktoCureArthritis.org

10K AT 8:30AM 5K AT 9:30AM Fun Run at 8:45am

REGISTRATION:

Recreation Office 1500 Walker, Western Springs or call 708-246-9070

REGISTER ONLINE AT:

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Mother’s Day 5K Run/Walk – Sun. 5/11 at 8 a.m. USATF certified. Barrington. 224-757-5425.

Race for the Cure – Sun. 5/11 at 8 a.m. 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk & 1mi. Walk. Benefits Susan G. Komen Foundation. Chicago. 773444-0061.

Walk to Cure Arthritis!

South Suburbs Sat. 5/31, Event Starts @ 8:30 AM 3m/1m Walks @ 10:00 AM Benefits Arthritis Foundation Midlothian Meadows, Markham, IL Contact: Cat Smith @ 312-880-4737 SouthSuburbsIL.WalktoCureArthritis.org Got2Run…For Education – Sat. 5/17 at 8 a.m. 8K Run & 2.62 mi. Run/Walk. USATF certified. Arlington Heights. got2run.org Bridge Walk – Sat. 5/17 at 8 a.m. 5K Walk to benefit Living Well Cancer Resource Center.

Geneva 630-262-1111.

Walk Now for Autism Speaks – Sat. 5/17 at 8 a.m. 3 mi. Walk. Soldier Field, Chicago. 224567-8573.

Run for the Roses – Sat. 5/17 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/ Walk & Fun Run. LaGrange Park. 78-354-48.

Lilac Mutt Strut – Sat. 5/17 at 9 a.m. 5K Run/ Walk & 1 mile Puppy Path. Bring your dogs.

Lombard. 630-620-7322.

Just Run 5K – Sat. 5/17 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/ Walk. USATF certified. Carol Stream. 630784-6100.

For Kids 5K – Sat 5/17 at 10 a.m. Family & stroller friendly 5K. Benefits Northwestern Settlement. Winnetka. 773-278-7471.

Race to Ryall – Sat. 5/17 at 8 a.m. 5K & Kids mile. USATF certified. Glen Ellyn. 630-858-0100.

Great Strides – 3 mile walk. Various dates and times. and locations. Benefits Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. 312-236-4491.

Darien Dash – Sun. 5/18 at 8:30 a.m. 10K & 5K Run and 1 mi. Walk. Darien. 630-968-0004.

Chicagoland Spring Marathon & Half Marathon – Sun. 5/18 at 7 a.m. USATF certified.

Schaumburg. 224-757-5425.

Move For the Kids – Sun. 5/18 at 9 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. Benefits Lurie Children’s Hospital.

Chicago. 312-227-7296.

Feets of Strength 5K – Sun. 5/18 at 8:30 a.m.

5K Run/Walk, 1 mi. youth run & kids’ races.

USATF certified. Mooseheart. 630-742-4393.

Run Fur Shelter – Sun. 5/18 at 8 a.m. 5K & March/April 2014

Kids’ Fun Run. South Elgin. 224-805-3722.

Promise Walk – Sun. 5/18 at 9 a.m. 5K Run/ Walk. Benefits Preeclampsia research. Elk Grove Village. 800-665-9341.

Annie Ryan Run – Sun. 5/18 at 9 a.m. 5K Run/ Walk & kids 1 mi. dash. Elmhurst. annierun.com Run for Hope – Sun. 5/18 at 8:30 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. Benefits Batten Disease research.

Downers Grove. 773-456-3835.

Road Scholars 5K – Sun. 5/18 at 9 a.m.

5K Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run. Rosary High School, Aurora. 630-896-0831.

Wellness Place Community Cancer Walk – Sun. 5/18 at 9 a.m. 5K Fun Run & 1 mi. Walk.

Palatine. 847-221-2444.

J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge – Thur.

5/22 at 7 p.m. 5K Run. Chicago. 847-673-4100.

Western Springs 37th Annual Tower Trot Saturday, 5/24 10K at 8:30 a.m.

5K at 9:30 a.m.

CARA & USATF certified Western Springs 708-246-9070 signmeup.com/97808 Wounded Warriors 5K – Sat. 5/24 at 8 a.m.

5K Run/Walk. USATF certified. Plainfield. 630341-1222.

Fleet Feet Sports Soldier Field 10 mile – Sat. 5/24 at 7 a.m. 10 mi. Run & Kids Blitz.

USATF certified. Benefits Salute Inc. Chicago. soldierfield10.com Rockford Half Marathon – Sun. 5/25 at 7 a.m. Half marathon & 10 K. benefits Northern Illinois Food Bank. Rockford. 773-868-3010.

SALUTE, Inc. 5K/10K – Sun. 5/25 at 8 a.m. USATF certified. Arlington Heights. 847-359-8811.

St. Jude’s Race to the Flag 5K – Sun. 5/25 at 8 a.m. USATF Certified. Ty Warner Park, Westmont. 630-878-4507.

Spring Shuffle 5K – Thur. 5/29 at 6:30 p.m.

USATF certified. Addison. 630-233-7275.

Zero Prostate Cancer Run – Sat. 5/31 at 8:30 a.m. 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk, 1 mi. Fun Run/Walk & Kids’ dash. Joliet. zeroprostatecancerrun.org Race at Your Pace – Sat. 5/31 at 9 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. Wood Dale 630-595-9333.

Run the Ridge 5K and 1K Run Sat. 5/31 at 8 a.m.

Join NBC’s Mike Adamle & ProActive Kids Steps in the Right Direction To Fight Childhood Obesity active.com Stop the Traffic – Sat. 5/31. 5K Run/Walk.

Batavia. 630-338-9076.

Dash for the Dogs – Sat. 5/31 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/ Walk & 1 mi. Family Fun Run. Benefits special March/April 2014

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AVON Walk for Breast Cancer – Sat. 5/31 thru Sun. 6/1. Day 1 – up to 26.21 mi.; Day 2 – up to 13.1 mi. Chicago. 888-540-WALK.

Walk to Cure Arthritis!

South Suburbs Sat. 5/31, at 8:30 AM 3m/1m Walks at 10:00 AM Benefits Arthritis Foundation Midlothian Meadows, Markham Contact: Cat Smith @ 312-880-4737 SouthSuburbsIL.WalktoCureArthritis.org Dash for Detection – Sat. 5/31 at 9 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. Benefits Pancreatic Cancer Foundation. Chicago. 312-726-7766.

Cougar 5K – Sat. 5/31 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/Walk.

USATF certified. Geneva. 630-232-8811.

June Relay For Life – For all area events, please go to relayforlife.org/relay/findevent.

Roselle Run for the Roses – Sun. 6/1 at 8 a.m.

5K and youth race. Roselle. 847-373-1399.

FIRECRACKER 5K RUN/WALK Certified {Scenic} Course IL-09121-JW 50-Yard Dash (Ages 3-6) and 100-Yard Dash (Ages 6-10)

FRIDAY, JULY 4 8:00 A.M. More information at info@warrenvilleparks.org $25.00 ($30.00 After June 15th, Including Race Day) Race kicks off @ Park District Rec Center

630-393-7279

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Mid-America Canoe & Kayak Race Sun. 6/1 at 9 a.m. (St. Charles) and 10:30 a.m. (Batavia) Fox River Race Options: St. Charles to Aurora (10 Mi) OR Batavia to Aurora (6 Mi) 630-859-8606 Foxvalleyparkdistrict.org Run for the Zoo – Sun. 6/1 at 8 a.m. 10K run, 5K run/walk & kids’ races. USATF certified.

Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago. 773-584-6615.

North Shore Half Marathon – Sun. 6/1 at 6:30 a.m. 5K and half marathon. USATF certified. Benefits Misericordia Heart of Mercy.

Highland Park. northshorehalf.com Superheros 5K – Sun. 6/1 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/ Walk. Benefits Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Barrington. 312-236-4491.

La Grange Rocks – Fri. 6/6 at 6 p.m. 5K Run/Walk & kids’ races. USATF certified. La Grange. 708-579-5898.

13.1 Half Marathon – Sat. 6/7 at 7 a.m.

13.1m & 5K. USATF certified. Chicago. 773357-5467.

Kendall County Sweetness Run – Sat 6/7 at 8 a.m. 8K & 5K Run/Walk. Yorkville. PAYTON34.com Run For the Animals – Sat. 6/7 at 7:30 a.m.

5K/10K Run & kids’run. CARA certified. Benefits Cosley Zoo, Wheaton. 630-665-5534.

Glow 5K Run for Reading – Sat. 6/7 at 8 p.m. USATF certified. Benefits Jeanine Nicarico Memorial Fund for Literacy. Naperville.

630-615-9036.

Cori’s Triathlon – Sat. 6/7 at 8 a.m. Swim, suburban family | subfam.com

Bike, Run. Promotes healthy habits & physical activity for kids agea 6-14. Oak Brook.

630-990-4233.

Dash with Dad – Sat. 6/7 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/ Walk. CARA certified. Batavia. 630-879-1576.

Battle to Breathe 5K – Sun. 6/8 at 9 a.m. USATF & CARA certified. Benefits American Lung Assoc. Wheaton. battletobreathe5k.com Chicagoland Tour de Cure – Sun. 6/8 at 6:30 a.m. Bike 10,20,35,65 or 100 miles. Benefits Diabetes research. Aurora. 312-346-1805.

Batavia Triathlon/Duathlon – Sun. 6/8 at 6:30 a.m. Swim/Bike/Run or Run/Bike/Run. USATF certified. Batavia. 630-430-9006.

Fight for Air Ride 6/13-15. Crystal Lake, IL. to Lake Geneva, WI. 2 or 3 day ride. 50 mi. per day.

Benefits American Lung Assoc.

312-781-1100 FightForAirRide.org Old Canal Days 5K – Sat. 6/14 at 8 a.m. 5K & kids mile. Lockport. 815-838-1183.

Run for the Stars – Sat. 6/14 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. USATF certified. Benefits people with disabilities. Wheaton. 630-668-6411.

Strive for 5 5K Run – Sat. 6/14 at 8 a.m. Super hero themed 5K Run & Kiddie races. Mt. Prospect. 847-640-1000.

Woodstock Challenge – Sat. 6/14 at 8 a.m. 5K, 10K and kids’ races. Woodstock. 815-338-4363.

Father’s Day 5K – Sun. 6/15 at 8:30 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. Park Ridge. 630-660-7370.

Prairie Fest 5K – Sun. 6/15 at 8:30 a.m. 5K Run and 1 mi. Prairie Dog Jog. USATF certified. Oswego. 630-554-1010.

Daisy Dash – Sun. 6/15 at 8 a.m. 5K & Kids Fun Run. Benefits local charities. Clarendon Hills. 773-617-8408.

Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate – Sun. 6/15 at 7:30 a.m. 10K Run, 5K Run/ Walk, Youth Mile. Evanston. 847-864-8445.

Lake in the Hills Triathlon – Sun. 6/15 at 6:30 a.m. ½ mi. swim, 15 mi. bike, 4 mi. run.

Lake in the Hills. 847-960-7460.

Bike MS: Tour de Farms – Sat. 6/21 – Sun. 6/22. 175 mile ride through scenic farmland.

Benefits Multiple Sclerosis Society. NIU Convocation Center, DeKalb. 312-423-1140.

Great Steps 4 NF – Sat. 6/21 at 8:30 a.m. 3 mile walk. Benefits Illinois Neurofibromatosis Foundation. Naperville Riverwalk. 630945-3562.

Little Friends Step Up for Autism Walk – Sun. 6/22 at 8:30 a.m. 2.5 mi. Run/Walk & 1 mi. kids’ run. Benefits programs for children and adults with autism. Naperville. 630355-6533.

Swedish Days Annual Ride – Sun. 6/22 at 6 a.m. Choose 25, 45, 62, 80, 100 & 126 mi. routes. Burlington. fvbsc.org

37th Annual DG 5 Miler

March/April 2014

Sun. 6/22/14, 7:30 a.m.

Scenic 5-mile course Through Downers Grove, USATF certified, CARA “Runners’ Choice CircuitRace” Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Avenue Downers Grove.

630-960-7250 | dgparks.org Bud’s Run 5K Run/Walk – Sat. 6/28 at 8 a.m.

5K run/walk & 1k kids run. Benefits Sarcoma Foundation. Carol Stream. 630-466-0809.

Joshua Kurby Charge for CHARGE – Sat. 6/28 at 9 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. Benefits CHARGE Foundation. Warrenville. 630-231-3505.

Dirty Girl Mud Run – Sat. 6/28 at 8 a.m.

Women’s 5K Obstacle Course. Grayslake.

800-370-0179.

Wauconda Fest 10K/5K – Sun. 6/29 at 8:05 a.m. USATF certified. Wauconda. 847-5263610.

July Relay For Life – For all area events, please go to relayforlife.org/relay/findevent.

Elmhurst Running Club 4 on the 4th – Fri. 7/4 at 7:15 a.m. 4m run & 1k kids race. CARA & USATF certified. Elmhurst. 630-832-1765.

Great Western Freedom 4 – Fri. 7/4 at 8 a.m.

4 mi. Run. CARA certified, St. Charles. 630587-2144.

Lincolnshire July 4th 5K – Fri. 7/4 at 8 a.m.

5K Run/Walk. Lincolnshire. 847-374-9937.

Independence Day 5K – Fri. 7/4 at 7:30 a.m. USATF & CARA certified. Riverside. 708-442-7025.

Firecracker 5K Run/Walk Fri. 7/4 at 8 a.m. 5K and kids’ runs.

Certified {Scenic} Course IL-09121-JW Warrenville 630-393-7279 warrenvilleparks.org Stampede Run – Sun. 7/6 at 7:30 a.m. 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk & Kids’ race. USATF certified. Arlington Heights. 847-577-8572.

Freedom Run 5K Run/Walk Sun. 7/6 at 8 a.m.

1 Mile Run and Kid’s Tot Trot Sandwich Park District Knights Park, Sandwich 815-786-8044 sandwichparkdistrict.org Triathlon, Duathlon and Youth Duathlon – Sun. 7/6 at 6:30 a.m. Schaumburg. 847-4907015.

Bastille Day 5K & 8K Run, Walk & Block Party – Thur. 7/10 at 7:15 p.m. Celebrate all things French! Benefits Mercy Home for Boys March/April 2014

& Girls. Chicago. 773-868-3010.

Waterfall Glen Extreme 10 – Sun. 7/13 at 7:30 a.m. 10 mi Run. USATF & CARA certified.

Darien. 708-617-9339.

Lake Zurich Triathlon – Sun. 7/13 at 7 a.m.

1.5K swim/40K bike/10K run. USATF certified. Lake Zurich. 847-727-2681.

Christmas in July 5K/10K – Fri. & Sat. 7/1819. 5K, 10K, Santa Claus Fun Run and ultra races of 6, 12 & 24 hrs. Lisle. 800-714-8592.

Alexian Brothers Fitness for America Sports Festival – Sat. & Sun. 7/19 & 20. Half marathon, 5K, Inline marathon, kids’ races & more. Hoffman Estates. 224-757-5425.

Splashes, Dashes & Spokes Youth Triathlon Sat. 7/19 at 8:30 a.m.

Kid-friendly - Kid distances – Kids only Perfect for beginner and experienced competitors James O. Breen Community Park, St. Charles ottercove.org Rock & Roll Half Marathon – Sun. 7/20 at 6:30 a.m. Half marathon & 5K. USATF certified. Benefits various charities. Chicago. 858768-6745.

Run for Hunger – Sun. 7/20 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/Walk & ½ mi. fun run. USATF certified.

Elmhurst. run4hunger.org Cadence Health Winfield Run – Sun. 7/20 at 8 a.m. 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk. USATF certified. Winfield. 630-653-6877.

Sprint Triathlon – Sun. 7/27 at 6:30 a.m. 300 yd. swim, 10 mi. bike, 5K run. Glenview. 847724-5670.

Wauconda Triathlon – Sun. 4/27 at 6:30 a.m. Sprint & Olympic distances. Kids Triathlon. Wauconda. 847-526-3610.

Get Your Rear in Gear 5K – Sun. 4/27 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. Benefits colon cancer awareness. Tinley Park. 708-614-7204.

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SANDWICH PARK DISTRICT

31st Annual ~ Sunday, July 6th, 2014 Location: Knights Park , 1001 N. LathamSt., Sandwich, IL Time: 1 Mile Run/Walk starts 8:00 am 5K Race starts at 8:30 am Event: 1Mile Run/Walk Cost: $12 (if registered by June 21st, Saturday) $20 Race Day Registration (7:00-7:45 am) Races will Event: 5K Race be “chipped” Cost: $18 (if registered by June 21st, Saturday) timed! $25 Race Day Registration (7:00-7:45 am)

Call Sandwich Park District at 815-786-8044 or

visit our website at www.sandwichparkdistrict.org

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Summer Sunset 5K – Wed. 7/30 at 6:15 p.m.

5K Run/Walk & youth runs. Geneva. foxrivertrailrunners.org

August Relay For Life – For all area events, please go to relayforlife.org/relay/findevent.

Red, White and Blue 5K – Sat. 8/2 at 8 a.m.

USATF & CARA certified. Bensenville. 630238-4929.

SHAPE Diva Dash – Sat. 8/2 at 9 a.m. Women’s Obstacle Adventure Run. 5K Sandwich.

877-228-4881.

Splash ‘N Dash Triathlon Sun. 8/3 at 7 a.m.

Sprint style race: 400M swim, 22K bike, 5K run.

Ages 16 and up Splash Country Water Park, Aurora 630-907-9600 Foxvalleyparkdistrict.org CowaLUNGa – Sat. 8/2-Mon. 8/4. 3 day bike tour with 1 & 2 day options from Gurnee, IL to Hubertus, WI. Benefits Respiratory Health Assoc. cowalunga.org

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Fox Valley Amazing Race Sat. 8/9 at 9 a.m.

Teams of 4 adults, map and clues Vaughan Athletic Center, Aurora 630-907-9600 Foxvalleyparkdistrict.org Fleet Feet Sports Elvis is Alive 5K – Thur.

8/14 at 7 p.m. USATF certified. Chicago. 773561-3338.

Bob Leonard 5K Run – Sat. 8/16 at 8 a.m.

USATF certified. Pottawotamie Park, St. Charles. 630-418-6309.

Rally for Autism 5K – Sat. 8/16 at 9 a.m.

CARA certified. Libertyville. 847-543-4502.

Windrunner 10K – Sun. 8/17 at 8 a.m.

Wheaton. 630-922-1616. Windrunners.org

Woodridge Rotary 15th Annual Mini Triathlon (Chicagoland’s LARGEST Mini Tri) Sun. 8/17 at 7 a.m. 250 yd. swim/6.2 mi. bike/2 mi. run.

Kids event at 10:30 a.m. 100 yd. swim/3.1 mi. bike/1 mi.run.

Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park Woodridge 630-353-3329 woodridgerotary.org DeKalb Corn Classic 10K – Sat. 8/23 at 7:30 a.m. 10K Run & 3K Walk/Run. USATF & CARA certified. DeKalb. 815-200-1056.

Super Sprint Triathlon – Sat. 8/23 at 7 a.m.

325 m. swim/10K bike/2.5K run. Montrose Ave. Beach, Chicago. 773-404-2372.

Life Time Fitness Kids Triathlon – Sat. 8/23 at 8:30 a.m. Swim/Bike/Run. Junior (7-10) & Senior (11-14) Divisions. Montrose Ave. Beach, Chicago. 773-404-2372.

Peapod Half Madness – Sun. 8/24 at 7 a.m.

Half marathon. USATF & CARA certified. Batavia. halfmadness.com

Feet Fest Family 3KRun/Walk Sunday, August 24 at8:30 a.m.

Towne Square, Palatine Palatine Park District 847-991-0333 | palatineparks.org Fort 2 Base Race – Sun. 8/24 at 7 a.m. 10 nautical miles (11.5 mi.) or 3 Nautical Miles (3.45 mi.) Great Lakes Naval Station, North Chicago. 312-925-6067.

Sunset 5K – Fri. 8/29 at 7 p.m. 5K Run & 2 mi.

Walk. Lake in the Hills. 847-960-7462.

Buffalo Grove Stampede – Sun. 8/31 at 8 a.m. 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk. USATF certified. Buffalo Grove. 847-850-2125.

Chicago Women’s Half Marathon & 5K – Sun. 8/31 at 7 a.m. Benefits local charities.

Chicago. womenshalfchicago.com March/April 2014

September Relay For Life – For all area events, please go to relayforlife.org/relay/findevent.

Schaumburg Shuffle 5K – Mon. 9/1 at 8 a.m. Kids mile fun run. USATF certified. Schaumburg. 847-209-7844.

The Oak Brook Half Marathon – Mon. 9/1 at 7 a.m. USATF & CARA certified. Oak brook.

708-386-4660.

Stroller 5K Sat. 9/6 at 8:30 a.m.

Race clock, but not officially timed Fun fair at Blackberry Farm included Children under 4 are free 630-892-1550 Foxvalleyparkdistrict.org DuPage PADS Run 4 Home – Sat. 9/6 at 8 a.m. 10 & 5K Run and 3K walk. USATF certified. Wheaton. 630-682-3846.

Twilight Run/Walk/Roll – Sat. 9/6 at 5 p.m.

5K Race, Benefits Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Assoc. Lake Forest. 847-283-0908.

Chicago Half Marathon and 5K – Sun. 9/7 at 7 a.m. USATF certified. Chicago. 773-357-5467.

Community Bank Makin’ Tracks 5K – Sat. 9/13 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. USATF certified.

River Forest. 708-366-6660.

Walk to End Alzheimers – Sat. 9/13 at 8 a.m.

5K Run/Walk. Benefits Alzheimers Research.

Palatine. 847-324-0375.

Bud’s Run – Sat. 9/13 at 9 a.m. 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk. Benefits local charities. Lake Villa.

847-356-2116.

Naperville Trails Half Marathon – Sun. 9/14 at 8:30 a.m. USATF certified. Naperville.

847-344-0861.

Chase the Bear – Sun. 9/14 at 8 a.m. 5K/10K and 1 mi. run/walk. CARA certified. Glenview. 847-657-9977.

Rotary Run Charity Classic – Sun. 9/14 at 8:30 a.m. 10K/5K/3K. USATF certified. Benefits local charities. Hinsdale. 630-222-1442.

Zombie Invasion 5K Sat. 9/20 at 5 p.m.

‘A Race of Survival’ Stuart Sports Complex, Jericho Road, Montgomery 630-897-0516 Foxvalleyparkdistrict.org CASA Fox Valley Kids Marathon – Sat. 9/20 at 3 p.m. 1.2 mi. St. Charles. foxvalleymarathon.com Fox Valley Marathon – Sun. 9/21 at 7 a.m.

Half marathon & Fall final 20. USATF certified.

St. Charles. foxvalleymarathon.com Walk to End Alzheimers – Sun. 9/21 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. Benefits Alzheimers reMarch/April 2014

search. Naperville. 815-272-2009.

Zoo Run Run – Sun. 9/21 at 8:30 a.m. 5K & 3K Run/Walk. Brookfield Zoo. 708-688-8000.

Heart Walk – Chicago: 9/26 at 11 a.m.; Palos Hills: 9/20 at 8 a.m.; Oak Brook: 9/27 at 8 a.m.; Lake Forest: 9/28 at 8 a.m. 1 & 3 mi. Walk. Benefits American Heart Assoc. 312-476-6666.

Park Ridge Charity Classic – Sat. 9/27 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. USATF certified. Park Ridge. 847-845-5806.

Midtown 5K – Sat. 9/27 at 8:30 a.m. 5K Run/ Walk. USATF certified. Benefits Chicago Bears’ Charities. Palatine. 847-991-4646.

Walk With Me – sat. 9/27 at 8:30 a.m. 2 mi.

Family Fun Walk. Benefits Easter Seals metro Chicago. Rockford. 312-491-4112.

MMRF Race for Research – Sat. 9/27 at 9 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. Chicago. themmrf.org Quad Cities Marathon – Sun. 9/28 at 7:30 a.m. USATF certified. Benefits prostate cancer research. Moline. qcmarathon.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. Benefits Alzheimers research. 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

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. Benefits colon cancer research. Chicago. 312-587-3338.

NAMI 5K – Sat. 10/4 at 9 a.m. 5K Run/Walk & Kids’ Fun Run. USATF certified. Benefits local NAMI chapter. Batavia. nami5k.com 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.

Benefits Histiocytosis Assoc. Batavia. 773343-7660.

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Youth Triathlon Saturday • July 19 James O. Breen Community Park St. Charles, Illinois

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Perfect for beginner and experienced competitors.

SWIM the Crayfish Canal at Otter Cove Aquatic Park. RUN the trails/grass and BIKE a closed parking lot course in the park. Race distances vary per age group. Starts will be staggered to provide the best conditions possible for participants and spectators. The first set of events starts promptly at 8:30am. This is a chip timed event.

Awards presented to the top athletes.

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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.

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.

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

November Hot Cider Hustle – Sat. 11/1 at 9 a.m. 8 mi.

Run/Walk. USATF certified. Wheaton. 847344-0861.

Cantigny 5K – Sat. 11/1 at 9 a.m. 5K Run/ Walk. USATF certified. Benefits Midwest Shelter for Homeless veterans. Wheaton.

630-260-8167.

Chicago Lakefront 50/50 – Sat. 11/1 at 8 a.m. 50K & 50 mi. USATF certified. Chicago. chicagoultra.org Naperville Marathon – Sun. 11/9 at 7 a.m.

Marathon & Half marathon. Naperville. .naperville26.com Gobbler Hobbler – Sun. 11/9 at 7 a.m. 10K Run & Mashed Potato Mile. USATF certified.

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Turkey Trot – Sun. 11/23 at 9 a.m. 5/10K & Drumstick Dash. Lincolnwood. 847-7454726.

The Fox and the Turkey Races – Thur. 11/27 at 8 a.m. 4 mi. & 1 mi. youth run. USATF certified. Batavia. 630-406-8803.

Old St. Pat’s Annual Turkey Trot – Thur.

11/27 at 9 a.m. Fun Run. Bring items for the homeless. Chicago. 773-307-0033.

Naperville Noon Lions Turkey Trot – Thur.

11/27 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. Naperville. 630364-3922.

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10/19 at 8:30 a.m. 5K Run/Walk through a Schaumburg Turkey Trot – Sat. 11/29 at corn maze. Spring Grove. 847-344-0861.

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Kiwanis Santa Run for Kids – Sun. 12/7 at 9 Edward Hospital Fraidy Cat 5K – Sun. a.m. 5K Run/Walk & I mi. Walk. Benefits local 10/26 at 9 a.m. 5K Run & Meow Mile. CARA charities. Crystal Lake. 815-459-1773 x300. certified. Oswego. 630-554-3505.

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The prospect of keeping a group of people occupied and entertained can be a daunting one. In addition, you may feel that celebrating a special event means the day must be a perfect one. Take a step back and realize your party doesn't have to turn you into a stress knot! You can beat the pre-party anxiety with a little creativity and common sense. There are a few simple things you can do to help yourself have a good time at your next party.

Be Prepared with a List Make a list of everything that you need to do before your next big party. Some of these items may include: Send invites, Rent party equipment, Put together your menu.. Prepare serving dishes, Shop, Cook and Clean the house. Menu planning and food service are the most stressful details of a party. Keep it simple, prepare in advance

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If the list is too exhausting for you, hire professionals or friends to help. Maybe you know someone who is artistic who could do the invites for you, hire a cater.

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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 847255-5380 or visit mppd.org for information.

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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 May/June issue is Friday, April 11th..

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FRIDAY, MARCH 7

HEALTH Healthy Children Expo – Educational sessions, cooking demos, entertainment and meetings with experts. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Convention Center, Rosemont. Healthychildrenexpo.org. Also 3/9 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

FAMILY Maple Sugaring Days – Celebrate Spring and experience collecting sap the old fashioned way. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Naper Settlement. 630-420-6010. Also 3/9 1-4 p.m.

SALE Glass and Pottery Show – Antique and collectible glass and pottery. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Concord Plaza, Northlake. 630-851-4504. Also 3/9 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

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FUNDRAISER Dinner Dance – Annual fundraiser for Vasa Park. Cas drawing & raffles. Avalon Banquets, Elk Grove Village. 630-837-0443.

SALE Craft & Vendor Show – Free admission with donated food items. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Bartlett Hills Golf Club.

630-213-3103.

SUNDAY, MARCH 2

CHILDREN Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss – Wrap up a week long Seussabration with special visits and birthday cake.

2-3 p.m. West Chicago Public Library. 630-231-1552 x128.

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CHILDREN Creativity Class – Mix, pour, stir and make a mess. Ages 2-4 w/adult. 9:30-10:15 a.m. DuPage Children’s Museum, Naperville. 630-637-8000.

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CONCERT Metropolis Oboe Quartet – Free concert inside Freedom Hall. 3 p.m. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630260-8162.

LECTURE History Speaks – Capt. John Smith explains how he helped to settle Jamestown, VA. 4-5 p.m. Naper Settlement. 630-420-6010.

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FAMILY Sap Collectors – Hike to the sugarbush to collect sap from sugar maple trees. 4-5 p.m. Fullersburg Woods, Oak Brook. 630-850-8110.

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Museum of Contemporary Art – “Lilli Carre.” Chicagobased artist best known for her work in illustration, comics and experimental animation. Through 4/15. Chicago.

312-280-2660.

Creative Chicago Expo – Keynote speakers in Arts, Fashion, Culinary Arts & Film headline this free expo that connects the creative community with needed resources.

Workshops, vendors, networking and much more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 3/14 & 15 Chicago Cultural Center.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade – One of the largest St. Patrick’s Day parades in the country. Begins at Columbus Dr. and moves north through Grant Park. 12:00 p.m.

Pritzker Military Museum & Library – “American Icons of the Great War” Extensive collection of posters and printed material illustrates the role art and artists played in World War I. 3/28-4/30. Chicago. 312-374-9333.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater – A blend of

Theatre Thursdays – Every Thursday the League of Chicago Theatres offers specially priced tickets to one of the hottest shows in town. There is also a pre- or post-show

various dance techniques. Auditorium Theatre. 2/28-3/9.

Chicago. 312-341-2310.

THURSDAY, MARCH 13

CHILDREN Nature Tots – Ages 2-3 explore wonders of nature w/ adult. 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Lake View Nature Center, Oakbrook Terrace 630-627-6100.

FAMILY Spring Night Hike – Experience a forest preserve after dark. Ages 7 & up w/ adult. 7-8:30 p.m. Mayslake Peabody Estate. 630-206-9581.

SATURDAY, MARCH 15

CHILDREN Letterboxing – Learn about this popular hobby that combines hiking and treasure hunting. 1-4 p.m.

Lake View Nature Center, Oakbrook Terrace. 630-627-6100.

CHILDREN Princess Breakfast Ball – Dress in your finest princess outfit for this special event. 10-11:30 a.m.

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

NATURE Winter Bird Walk – Explore the winter landscape with an expert to find birds that overwinter in Illinois.

9-11:30 a.m. Morton Arboretum. 630-968-0074.

get an introduction to music and musical concepts. 10:30-11 a.m. DuPage Children’s Museum, Naperville. 630-637-8000.

SINGLES Widows or Widowers – W.O.W. is a group for all widowed persons looking for support, friendship & activities. Refreshments & presentation. 6:30 p.m. K of C, Elmhurst. 630-620-4060

FRIDAY, MARCH 21

CHILDREN Curious Kids Nature Club – Fun for kids through art, play & exploration. Ages 5-12. 6-9:30 p.m. Lake View Nature Center, Oakbrook Terrace. 630-627-6100.

SATURDAY, MARCH 22

GARDENING Growing vegetables from seed – Discover techniques for & benefits of growing from seed indoore. 1-4 p.m. Morton Arboretum, Lisle. 630-968-0074.

FAMILY Heritage Day – Embrace Peck Farm Park’s history. Demonstrations, crafts, games & much more. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Geneva. 630-232-4542.

SALE Craft & Vendor Sale – 70+ vendors. Raffles, Bake sales, concessions. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Fabyan School, Geneva. 630-248-2847.

SHOWCASE Elan Dance Company – Eclectic collection of dances from ballet to jazz to modern performed by Park District company. 6:30-9 p.m. Naperville North HS. 630848-5000.

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FAMILIES Homeschool Connections – Share ideas, learn about resources and collaborate with other homeschoolers.

10-11 a.m. West Chicago Public Library. 630-231-1552 x128.

HEALTH Infant & Child CPR – Certified instructor provides information and safety tips. Fee. 6:30-9 p.m. Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital. Register: 630-856-7525.

LECTURE Morality and Blame – Dr. George Sher, Professor of Philosophy at Rice University. 7:30 p.m. Wheaton College. 630-752-5040.

FAMILY It’s The Muppet Show – Celebrate the new Muppet Movie with crafts, activities & more. 2-3:30 p.m.

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

FUNDRAISER Pancake Breakfast – Sponsored by American Legion Post 556. 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630-668-5161.

GIRL SCOUTS Breathe Spa Day – Mansion tour and tea, make perfume and candles & much more. Open to Juniors and Cadettes. 1-4 p.m. Naper settlement. Reservations: 630-420-6010.

THURSDAY, MARCH 20

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CHILDREN Make Way for Music – Children of all ages

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The Art Institute of Chicago – “Christopher Williams: The Production Line of Happiness” Presented across all three levels of the museum, the exhibit offers 35 years of conceptually rich photography. Chicago. 312-443-3600.

Field Museum of Natural History – “Bunky EchoHawk: Modern Warrior.” Experience this contemporary artist’s large-scale paintings inspired by the museum’s collections. Through 9/28. Chicago. 312-922-9410.

Museum of Science & Industry – “Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives.” Explore nine decades of The Walt Disney Company’s history and artifacts. Chicago. 773684-1414.

Adler Planetarium – “Cosmic Wonder” Live show in the Grainger Sky Theater that helps to explain the universe.

Through 4/15. Chicago. 312-922-7827. See our ad on p. 3.

Shedd Aquarium – Visit the Oceanarium to see beluga whales, dolphins, sea otters and sea lions. Chicago. 312939-2438. it’s right for you. 6-8 p.m. national University of Health Sciences, Lombard. Register: 800-826-6285.

THURSDAY, MARCH 27

HEALTH Knee Screening – Have your knee assessed by orthopedic surgeon and physical therapist. 5-7 p.m. Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital. 630-856-7525.

SATURDAY, MARCH 29

CONCERT Airlifter Brass Ensemble – Quintet featuring members of USAF Band of Mid America. 2 p.m. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630-668-5161.

FAMILY Earth Hour – Earth awareness event. Fun filled, no lights evening. Games, storytelling, yoga drum circles & more. 7-9:30 p.m. Batavia. 630-454-2000.

SALE Springtide Craft Show – 100 booths. Candles, jewelry, florals & much more. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Romeoville. 815886-6222.

April THURSDAY, APRIL 3

PREVIEW Cantigny Gardens 2014 – Presentation highlighting the Park’s plant selections and plans for the year.

9 a.m. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. Register: 630-260-8162.

FRIDAY, APRIL 4

CHILDREN Pizza with Peter Rabbit – Inflatables, puppet show, crafts & more. Each child gets slice of pizza, drink & picture with the bunny. 6-8 p.m. Romeoville. 815886-6222.

SATURDAY, APRIL 5

DOGS Canine Carnival – Games, costumes, tricks, prizes & more for your dogs. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Schaumburg.

847-985-2115.

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FAMILY Ape Awareness Weekend – Learn about Apes and the need for their conservation. Join zoo staff for ape-related activities. Brookfield Zoo. 708-688-8000. Also 4/6.

FAMILY Astronomy Day – In honor of this celebration, the observatory is open to the public. 7:30 p.m. Wheaton College. 630-752-5894.

GARDENING Christmas in April – DuPage Friends of Extension’s annual silent auction. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. U of I Extension campus, Naperville. 630-910-5683.

SALE Indoor Garage Sale – Bargains galore! Toys, jewelry, lamps & much more. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Addison. 630233-7275.

TEENS LitWorks Book Fest – Celebration of authors and reading. Teens can meet many authors, win prizes & more. 9 a.m. Eisenhower Public Library, Harwood Heights.

708-867-2258.

SUNDAY, APRIL 6

CONCERT Madeleine Peyroux – Jazz singer performs with her band and string section. 7 p.m. McAninch Arts Center, Glen Ellyn. 630-942-4000.

FRIDAY, APRIL 11

350 artists & vendors. 4/11-4/13. Odeum, Villa Park. 630941-9292.

SATURDAY, APRIL 12

CHILDREN Spring Egg Roll – Annual old fashioned egg roll and a craft too. Ages 7-9. 12-1 p.m. West Chicago Public Library. 630-231-1552 x128.

CHILDREN Easter Egg Hunt – Hop around the bunny trail and collect eggs. Take a photo with the Bunny & stay to make a craft. Ages 3-8. 9:30-11:40 a.m. RecPlex, Mt. Prospect. 847-640-1000.

FAMILY Egg Hunt & Pancake Breakfast – Breakfast from 8-11:30 a.m. Egg Hunt promptly at 10:30 a.m.

Addison. 630-233-7275.

FAMILY Bunny Bash – Egg hunts, photos, games, crafts, concessions & more. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Schaumburg.

847-490-7020.

CHILDREN Annual Egg Hunt – Over 5000 eggs will be hidden in the soccer fields. 2 areas: one for ages 4 & under, one for ages 5 & up. 10 a.m. Geneva. 630-232-4542.

FAMILY Earth Day Celebration – Geneva Green Market, rain barrels for sale, green education, paper shredding & more. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Peck Farm Park, Geneva. 630-232-4542.

FUNDRAISER Magic Gala – Annual gala benefiting Family Shelter Service. Dinner, music, dancing and silent SUNDAY, APRIL 13 & live auctions. The Abbington, Glen Ellyn. 630-221-8290

CONCERT Maevis Jazz Quartet – Free concert inside x7107.

Freedom Hall. 3 p.m. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630-260-8162.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16

FAMILIES Homeschool Connections – Share ideas, learn about resources and collaborate with other homeschoolers. 10-11 a.m. West Chicago Public Library. 630-2311552 x128.

egg hunt and photos with the Easter Bunny. 10 a.m. Varble Park, Bensenville. 630-766-7015.

FAMILY Egg Hunt – 100’s of eggs on the McCormick Museum lawn. Also a baby animal petting zoo. 10:30 a.m.

Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630-260-8162

THURSDAY, APRIL 17

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23

CHILDREN Bunny Hop & Egg Hunt – Crafts, games, refreshments and an egg hunt with the Easter bunny. Ages 1-5. 6:30-7:45 p.m. Lincoln Center, Downers Grove. 630-9631304.

CHILDREN Underwater Eggstravaganza – Entertainment, games & prizes. Scheduled pool egg hunts per age group. 6-8 p.m. Schaumburg. 847-490-2505.

KIDS Flashlight Egg Hunt – Search for candy stuffed eggs under the moonlight. Ages 6-12. 8:45 p.m. Fishel Park, Downers Grove. 630-963-1304.

KIDS Flashlight Egg Hunt – Look for prize-filled eggs under the stars. Ages 9-13. 7:15 p.m. Naperville. 630848-5000.

FRIDAY, APRIL 18

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

CHILDREN Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt – Hunt for eggs in Prairie View park. Ages 3-10. 11 a.m. Morton Grove.

847-965-1200.

SATURDAY, APRIL 19

CHILDREN Easter Eggstravaganza – Outside easter

CHILDREN Mudpies and Stone Soup – Stories, crafts, muddy games & play. 9:30-11 a.m. Morton Arboretum, Lisle. 630-968-0074.

FRIDAY, APRIL 25

DANCE Spring Dance Concert – Evening of choreography by faculty and select students. 8 p.m. McAninch Arts Center, Glen Ellyn. 630-942-4000.

SATURDAY, APRIL 26

CAR Annual Road Rally – Teams of 6 adults receive a map and clues for a 4 hour scavenger hunt. Pizza party after. Open to members of Bolingbrook, Lisle, Naperville, Woodridge & Downers grove park districts. 630-963-1304.

MUSIC Gospel Choir Concert – Spring concert performance. 7 p.m. Wheaton College. 630-752-5251.

SHOW Artistry in Wood – Midwest’s finest woodcarvers exhibit their work and offer one-of-a-kind items for sale. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630-668-5161.

Also 4/27 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

SUNDAY, APRIL 27

CELEBRATION Party for the Planet – Educational & fun activities for the family to celebrate Earth Day.Also, elec-

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tronic recycling. Brookfield Zoo. 708-688-8000.

CONCERT DuPage Chorale – Choral masterworks featuring soloists and DuPage Chorale Orchestra. 7:30 p.m.

McAninch Arts Center, Glen Ellyn. 630-942-4000.

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ADULTS New Beginnings – Support group for singles, widowed & divorced. Meetings, game nights, trips & more. 312-805-6706.

CHILDREN Studio Drop-In – A weekly schedule of alternating math-, science-, and art-focused activities at the Creativity Studio. Various times. DuPage Children’s Museum, Naperville. 630-637-8000.

CHILDREN After School Adventures – Learn about animal habitats through exploration, inquiry & experiments.

Ages 6-9. 3:30-5 p.m. Thur. 3/6-20. Lake View Nature Center, Oakbrook Terrace. 630-627-6100.

CHILDREN Animal Adventures – Learn about a different animal each week. Ages 4-6. Tue. 3/11-4/8: 9-11 a.m. or 12:30-2:30 p.m. or Wed. 3/12-4/9: 9-11 a.m. or 12:302:30 p.m. Lake View Nature Center, Oakbrook Terrace. 630627-6100.

CHILDREN Storytime – Ben Webber uses his performing arts talent to engage children. Fri. 10-11 a.m. DuPage Children’s Museum, Naperville. 630-637-8000.

CHILDREN Super Science Saturdays – Explore, discover & create through hands on science activities. Ages 3-7.

Parents encouraged to attend. Sat. through April. 10-10:30 a.m. West Chicago Public Library. 630-231-1552 x128.

CONFERENCE Glass Art Society – Workshops, tours, demos & exhibitions throughout the city. 3/19-22. Chicago.

206-382-1305.

EXHIBIT Monumental – Children can examine features of Greek and Mayan architecture, and explore concepts of scale and proportion. DuPage Children’s Museum. 630-6378000.

EXHIBIT Modern Designer Jewelry from the Smithsonian – Features pieces circa 1960-2010 from American designers in the National Gem Collection. Through 4/27. Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art. Elmhurst. 630-833-1616.

EXHIBIT Faculty Art Exhibit – Diverse range of works from instructors who teach at Mayslake. 3/5-5/2 Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oak Brook. 630-206-9566.

FAMILY Family Fun Friday Nights – Something fun for the entire family. Different events and activities each week. Fri. 6-8 p.m. DuPage Children’s Museum, Naperville.

630-637-8000.

STAGE The Little Mermaid Jr. – Youth musical featuring classic Disney songs. 7 p.m. 3/6-8; 1 p.m. 3/8-9.

Bartlett Park District. 630-540-4834.

STAGE Salvage – World premiere of a new drama by Joseph Zettlemaier. 3/29-4/27. First Folio Theatre. Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oak Brook. 630-986-8067.

STAGE Superior Donuts – Comedy-drama by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tracy Letts. Fri. & Sat. at 8 p.m.

Sun. at 3 p.m. 3/21-4/13. Village Theatre Guild, Glen Ellyn.

630-469-8230.

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DINING GUIDE Wok ‘n Fire

The Reel Club The ocean comes to Oak Brook with quality ingredients and beautiful presentation. Monday-Friday, 3-6 pm, save half off an assortment of fresh hand-rolled sushi and small bites! Join us Monday-Saturday, 3–5:30 pm, for our supper club to enjoy a terrific three-course seasonal dinner for just $16.95. Select from Reel Club's popular starters, entrees and tasty dessert bites-of-the-night. Don’t forget our Champagne Sunday Brunch with Champagne & Mimosas, sumptuous seafood selections, enticing entrées and dessert buffet, filled with a tempting assortment of favorites, all for $39.95 a person; kids 5–12, $14.95; 4 and under, free. 630-368-9400

Wok ‘n Fire is one of Chicago suburb’s hottest Asian food spots. Recently 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

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

Planning a special event? Our traditional bistro is perfect for your holiday party, business gathering or special event! Mon Ami Gabi has two private rooms available seven days a week for lunch, dinner and breakfast meetings (up to 250 guests). Contact Jessica Gonzalez to inquire: jgonzalez@leye.com Open for lunch and dinner seven days a week. Weekend Brunch available Saturday 11:30am - 3:00pm; Sunday 10:30am - 3:00pm. 260 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL 60523. For reservations call 630-472-1900.

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

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Catch 35 also offers premium, charcoal-grilled steaks like a bone-in rib-eye, New York Strip, or the tender filet mignon medallions. Be sure to try the 3-course special value menu…truly a bargain at $29 .95. Two great locations: 35 W. Wacker, Chicago, 312-346-3500 and 35 S. Washington, Naperville, 630-717-3500. Visit www.catch35.com for menus, online reservations or gift card orders.

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

Devon’s chefs work with quality fishmongers, water men, ranchers and artisan producers to create dishes that are excellent from the start, using fine ingredients that separate the good from the great. Market-fresh fish and seafood are flown in daily from the Atlantic Coast, Pacific Ocean, Northwest coastline and Alaska, and the menu is complemented by seasonal preparations from Executive Chef John McGowan. 17W400 22nd Street, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181. 630-516-0180. www.devonseafood. com Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/DevonOakbrookTerrace

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Houlihan’s We’re an American restaurant and bar serving quality food and drinks.

Our menu features center-cut steaks, wood-grilled flatbreads and artisan salads and sandwiches, along with an interesting, every day wine and cocktail selection. We offer many dishes in both small and large portions and are dedicated to developing menu options that address ever-evolving consumer lifestyles — be it meatless, organic or whole grain items. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. Brunch on Sundays from 10am-2pm at our Park Ridge location.

7 locations: 56 Oakbrook Center Mall, Oak Brook, 321 Rice Lake Square, Wheaton, 1322 Commons Drive, Geneva, Naperville Crossings 2860 Showplace Dr. Naperville, 550 W. Touhy Avenue, Park Ridge, 1508 S. Randall Rd. Algonquin.

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