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TRAIN RIDES! Located just a short drive from Wisconsin Dells waterparks!

RIDE! A 55-minute round trip journey on 1900-era train cars SEE! Railroad displays and restored railway equipment EXPLORE! Our gift shop within an 1894 railroad depot PLAN YOUR VISIT Open Daily: June 6-Sept. 2 Open Weekends: May 7-June 5; Sept. 3-Oct 16 Departure Times: 11 a.m., 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.* *Schedule differs during some special events.

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Begin your visit in a restored 1894 depot.

Browse Mid-Continent Railway Museum’s display train yard containing an extensive collection of historic railcars and railroad artifacts. Then climb aboard authentic early 20th century railcars for a 55-minute, 7-mile roundtrip train ride through rural Sauk County. A uniformed conductor will be your guide. ALL ABOARD!

Museum admission is FREE! Train rides require ticket purchase. Onboard dining requires reservations. Call or visit website for additional details.

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Hi-Five Sports Camp Naperville teaches the fundamentals of several different sports through personalized instruction and

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Designed for Boys & Girls, grades K-6th, indoor & outdoor activities are coached by a professional staff of athletes and educators.

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Whether your goal is help your child bridge an achievement gap, have them acquire a new skill or simply get some extra help around the house, planning for a successful summer is entirely within your reach. Below are 10 tips to get you started.

MAY 20TH: Club Meeting

Topic: Growing Orchids Successfully Bohemian Crystal, Westmont IL

MAY 22ND: Spring Koi & Goldfish Auction Includes a silent auction for pond equipment. Buying open to public.

Lyonsville Congregational Church, Indian Head Park, IL

JUNE 4TH: Tosai Auction

Koi auction for members only.

Membership available at auction.

Clarendon Hills, IL

JUNE 17TH: Club Meeting Topic: Filtration Components Bohemian Crystal, Westmont IL

“Your local water gardening JUNE 24TH–26TH: and koi club.”

24th Annual Koi Show and Trade Show

Free Admission. Vendor exhibits for koi, ponds, water gardening, pond equipment, and Seminars The MAX, 4750 Vernon Ave, McCook, IL

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON EVENTS & CONTACTS CALL 312-409-2081 OR VISIT WWW.MPKS.ORG

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Give Yourself Time Planning out a fun and productive summer for your family won’t happen overnight. You need to give yourself time to make a plan. If you start before summer vacation kicks off, you will maximize the potential of your ideal activities actually happening. Frantic, last minute planning will cause you undue stress.

Change Up House Rules Whether your kids are in camp or at home, it’s time to reboot your house rules. Account for things like bedtimes for younger kids, whether older children are allowed to have friends over while you are out and any chores the kids are expected to do. All responsible parties, your spouse and any supplemental child care, should be aware of the expectations and rules.

Set Goals The potential to fritter away long, hot, lazy days is incredibly tempting and the time will Prepare for Projects Ahead of Time fly by without anything to show for it if you When you plan to teach your five year old to don’t set goals. Whether you swim or produce a scale model have one child or five, be of the Eifel Tower out of All New! 100’s of local offerings sure to sit down with each popsicle sticks with your for families...and kids! one to discuss their ideas seventh grader, you have as well as your expectato have the materials and tions for the summer. the know how to get it Set three to five condone. When setting crete goals for each your goals and planning Complete issue and more. Updated daily. member of your family activities, be sure that “A must see!” and be sure to check you know what it will take progress weekly. to meet each goal. Don’t set yourself up for failure when success is just Let Your Kids Decompress a few mouse clicks away.

Once summer has kicked off, give your kids a little bit of breathing room. They have been in Shop Once a Week a classroom for six plus hours each day and Sit down and make a schedule of all of the they have earned a break. Before you begin activities, projects, playdates, chores and oblithe weekly schedule of activities that you have gations you have for a given week. Make up a planned, give your kids a weekend to just relax. meal plan that flows with your schedule and It will help ease the transition into the new seafigure out exactly what you need from which son and allow you to get started on a good foot. stores. Once you have your list, choose the

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most convenient day for your errands and knock them out in one morning or afternoon.

Once you’ve done the front end work, be sure to stick with your plan as best you can.

This strategy will save you time, money and the frustration of being out of popsicle sticks when you go to construct that Eifel Tower.

Keep mind AND body active all summer long having fun and learning about science, technology, engineering, art, and math.

Organize to Fit Your Needs When school gets out, be sure that you have all of the materials and supplies you will need for the day to day. Do an inventory check and if you’re missing items, put them on your shopping list. Gather things that will be used together into a central location and be sure that the essentials are at hand and easy to retrieve. Set things up so that the kids can help themselves as much as possible. It may be summer, but you are not their servant. A little organization will go a long way.

Team Up With Childcare If you are home with your kids in the summer, chances are that you are going to need a break and if you don’t have them signed up for camp, you definitely will. Talk to other moms in your community, particularly the ones who have similarly aged children, and see if you can set up a kid swap. You watch their kids for an afternoon and they return the favor. No babysitter costs and you get the chance to do your errands in peace.

Take Personal Days If you work full time outside of the home, be sure to take a few personal day to spend some quality time with your family. Whether you take the time to go on a vacation, do a day trip with the kids or just hang around the house, enjoy the presence of your family. You, like your children, need some breathing room in the summer.

Reassess Weekly Making a plan is only the first step in having a successful summer. The most important step is to reassess what you’re doing each week and making sure that you change the things that are causing you and your family problems.

If there is a childcare swap that never seems to pan out, move on from it. If you failed to account for the rain that washed out three of your planned pool days last week, make a backup plan for this week.

The school year is coming to a close. It is time to get your family ready for a fun and successful summer. Planning and working towards a success takes some planning and a little bit of work on the front end, but your family will thank you as they experience the best summer yet.

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America’s Largest Railway Museum!

The Illinois Railway Museum is composed of over 400 Railroad & Transportation vehicles representing different aspects of United States railroading. Ride trolleys, interurbans and coaches on our railroad!

Hours of Operation: Sundays: April - October: 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturdays: May - October: 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Weekdays: Memorial Day - Labor Day: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Call 1-800-BIG-RAIL or visit: www.irm.org 7000 Olson Rd., Union IL 60180

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Schedules available end of May at the Cicero Townhall for further info, contact Cynthia at Special Events 708-656-3600 x288.

Kohl Children’s Museum

Discover the Place Where Awesome Lives!

Kohl Children’s Museum boasts 17 hands-on interactive exhibits for ages birth through 8 to promote learning through play. Explore our 2-acre outdoor exhibit Habitat Park to discover nature’s way of teaching, and from May 18 – September 4, find out how your favorite playthings really work in Toys: The Inside Story (ever wondered how and Etch-a-Sketch works?). Join us for summer fun – we’re surprisingly serious about play! Located at 2100 Patriot Blvd., Glenview. www.kcmgc.org [See our ad on page 5.]

Kane County Cougars

Now in their 26th season in nearby Geneva, the Kane County Cougars have been at the forefront of affordable and family-friendly fun while providing Major League affiliated baseball. Now, a Class A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, more than 120 former Cougars have worn a Major League jersey. Every Cougars game is packed with fun, delicious food, between inning on field events as well as great baseball. Select games feature post-game fireworks and live music. The Cougars regular season schedule runs through Labor Day. For information on Weekly Specials, game tickets and Group outings visit www.kccougars.com or call 630-232-8811. [See our ad on page 3.]

Reed's Canoe

Reed's Canoe Trips are an ideal recreational activity for groups of any size, from a family adventure to large church, school, or park district outing with an adventure close to home. The three trips we offer range in length from approximately 2 hours to a full 6 hours on the water, and are suitable for either new or experienced canoeists. Since the Kankakee River is located only an hour south of Chicagoland, even our longest trip will fit into a one-day outing! 907 N. Indiana Ave, Rt. 50, Kankakee, IL Call for information or reservations: (815)WE CANOE or visit: reedscanoetrips.com

Cantigny Park

Beauty, history and fun await your visit to Cantigny in Wheaton! Family Nights are planned for May 20 (golf theme) and June 17 (magic, music and cars). Jeanie B! performs a free concert for kids on June 12. Cantigny’s “Art in Bloom” Festival June 18-19 offers creative fun for all ages. Most events are free with paid parking and admission to the park’s museums and gardens is always complimentary. Visit Cantigny.org to see event details and the full calendar of spring and summer happenings.

Santa’s Village AZoosment Park!

Santa’s Village AZoosment Park offers kiddie and family thrill rides, a barn and petting zoo, domestic and exotic animals, live shows, games, shops, and restaurants. Open May through October. One admission price includes all activities - rides, shows, animal encounters and attractions! Picnic baskets are welcome and parking is FREE. www.santasvillagedundee.com for further details. Located at 601 E. Dundee Ave., Dundee. [See our ad on Inside Front Cover]

Little Boots Rodeo

The 9th Annual Little Boots Rodeo & Craft/ Vender Show will take place June. 25th and June. 26th. Children and adults will be given the opportunity experience activities not found in their daily routine, such a Smell the Breath of a Dinosaur, Panning for Gold, Pennies in the Corn, Pick Dino Eggs plus much, much more. Parents can help their children participate in 14 events in a non-completive atmosphere. We promise activities you’ve never done before. Our Festival changes every year, so come on out for some silly fun for the whole family! Meet Sue the “Live” T-Rex. Little Boots Rodeo Festival is held in elk Grove Village, Illinois. for further information visit www.littlebootsrodeo.org or call 630-766-8980. I hope to see you, cowboy Jack!

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AND CRAFT / VENDOR SHOW Saturday, June 25, 2016  10:00 am – 6:00 pm Sunday, June 26, 2016  Noon – 6:00 pm Located at the intersection of Arlington Heights Road and Devon Avenue in Elk Grove Village The “Little Boots Rodeo” is an event where families help their children participate in 14 events in a non-competitive atmosphere. After completing all events, the children will be certified as an official Cowboy or Cowgirl on stage, their name announced over the speaker and receive a certificate!

Rodeo Participant Events Qwacky Track ~ Marble Madness ~ Cow Milking ~ Pick-a-Star ~ Sandy Candy Corn Stripping ~ Chicken Toss ~ Pennies in the Corn ~ Crabbing ~ Dino Eggs Panning for Gold ~ Kids Mechanical Bull ~ Pig Puzzle ~ Dinosaur Breath

General Public and Family Events Large Petting Zoo ~ Raffle ~ Lasso ~ See Sue the “Live” T-Rex ~ Pig Races Water Balloon Toss ~ Wagon Rides ($2 / person) ~ Pony Rides ($2 / person) Little Boots Railroad ($2 / person) ~ Camel Rides ($3 / person) Bungee Fun ($3 / person) ~ Butterfly Tent ($1 / person) ~ Pick a Pearl ($1 / person) Best Dressed Cowgirl and Cowboy Contest (Trophy awarded every hour)

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FREE OSCAR MEYER HOT DOG AND DRINK FOR PUNCH CARD PARTICIPANTS Huge Model Train Display on site from LGB Model Railroad Club of Chicago Proceeds will benefit The District 59 Education Foundation, The Elk Grove Farmers Market, The Lion’s, Lioness, Leo Clubs of Elk Grove Village and the Kenneth Young Center Rodeo organized and sponsored by the Little Boots Foundation in Elk Grove Village, IL a 501c3 Foundation We requested each child bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to one of Elk Grove’s various food banks Certification events entrance fee is $12.00 per punch card (only 1 child per punch card) Main: 630-766-8980 / Cell: 630-878-7627 / www.littlebootsrodeo.org / www.facebook.com/littlebootsrodeoegv

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Have some SERIOUS FUN at DuPage Children’s Museum! Create, build, wonder, discover, think, play, and more. It’s SERIOUS because kids are learning, FUN because it’s play. Explore the Museum as a family for the day and enjoy lunch in the S.M.A.R.T. Café or sign your little one up for a week-long STEMbased summer camp. The opportunities are endless to keep mind and body active all summer long. Plan your visit today at dupagechildrens.org.

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Midwest Pond & Koi Society

Every Thursday 5-9pm in June, July and August!

JUNE SCHEDULE: Kankakee, Illinois (WE CANOE)

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May 20th Club Meeting Topic: Growing Orchids Successfully; Bohemian Crystal, Westmont IL May 22nd Spring Koi & Goldfi sh Auction includes a silent auction for pond equipment. Buying open to public.Lyonsville Congregational Church, Indian Head Park, IL June 4th Tosai Auction Koi auction for members only. Membership available at auction.

Clarendon Hills, IL June 17th Club Meeting Topic: Filtration Components, Bohemian Crystal, Westmont IL June 13th is the 24th Annual Koi Show and Trade Show. Free Admission. Vendor exhibits for koi, ponds, water gardening, pond equipment, and Seminars.

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Live music, food, carnival, fireworks June 23 Generation 6:30 American English 8:30

June 24 Eliminator Personnel

June 25 The Twisters Student Body Boy Band Night Libido Funk Circus

2:00pm 4:00pm 6:15pm 8;30pm

June 26 Caliente 2:00pm Recycle the Day 4:00pm Arra 6:15pm 7th Heaven 8:30pm

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Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday Opens 5pm Thurs & Friday Opens Noon Saturday & Sunday

Food Booths, Business Expo, Live Entertainment all 4 days!

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Saturday: Noon – 4:45 pm School of Rock 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Sorry for Partying 8:00 pm –10:30 pm Seventh Heaven

[Located: Main Street Parking Lot between Hillside & Duane, just south of RR tracks, and Main St.]

Village Fair - Carnival Wed. May 18 - Sun. May 22

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Chicago Critics Film Festival – 5/20-26. Created & curated by film critics, with appearances by directors & stars. Music Box Theatre, Chicago. 847-439-5750.

Chocolate Festival – 5/20-22. All things chocolate plus live music, children’s activities & more. 11 a.m.-11 p.m on Fri & Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. Long Grove. 847-634-0888.

Blooming Fest – 5/21. Garden festival including plant sale,and children’s activities,.

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. West Chicago. 630-293-2200 Art in the Park – 4/30 & 5/1. Juried Fine Art Chicago Drum Show – 5/21-22. World’s Show. Children’s activities & food vendors. largest, longest running drum show. Ex10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wilder Park, Elmhurst. 630hibits, clinics, classes, demonstrations, en712-6541. tertainment, celebrity Lilac Time Fair – 5/1. Arts & guests. Villa Park.

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Civil War Days – bard. 630-953-6000 x6.

5/21 & 22. Naper Chicago Improv Festival Settlement be– 5/2-8. Performances, comes a Civil War workshops and after encampment & batshow parties. Chicago.

Complete issue and more. Updated daily. tle. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Najpitts.cif@gmail.com.

“A must see!” perville. 630-420-6010.

Edison Park North By Riverside Arts Weekend Northwest Hwy – 5/21 & 22. Juried artists, fashion Wine on the Fox – 5/7 & 8. Entertainshow, live entertainment, kids’ activities. Sat. ment, food & wine tasting. Oswego. 63010 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Riverside.

554-3819. dwevents@comcast.net.

Skokie Festival of Cultures – 5/21 & 22. CulTaste of Glen Ellyn tural booths, ethnic folk music and dance, May 19-22 food, bazaar, games, and arts and crafts. 11 Live entertainment, rides, a.m.-7 p.m. Skokie. 847-674-1500 x2715. craft show & business expo.

Vets Week – 5/21-30. Wreath laying cerMain Street, Glen Ellyn. emony, car show, concert, parade and more.

630-469-0907.

Aurora. 630-256-4636. www.glenellynchamber.com Red, White & BBQ Fest – 5/27-29. BBQ comIt’s summertime and Chicagoland’s fairs and festivals are under way! Enjoy local community celebrations with a variety of entertainment, food, live music and craft fairs this summer and fall. The area’s premiere events can be found in this and the next two issues of Suburban Family.

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Join the Rotary Club of Downers Grove in celebrating

A True Community Event Village lot adjacent to D.G. Public Library

Entertainment & Beer Garden S P O N S O RE D BY

Rock & Pop Music

MAIN STAGE

Fri: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Sat: 5 - 11 p.m.

Sun: Noon - 10:30 p.m.

5:00 Scott Marek Band 7:15 Evolution 9:30 Libido Funk Circus

Local Dance & Music 5:00 Rico!

Groups Noon - 3:00 7:15 Classical Blast 4:00 Gina Glocksen Band 9:30 7th heaven 6:15 eLEVATION 8:30 Maggie Speaks P RE S E N TE D BY

Folk & Blue Grass Music

FISHEL PARK STAGE

Two Way Street Coffee House & Plank Road Folk Music Society

Saturday & Sunday

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Visit www.RotaryGroveFest.com for full entertainment lineups and Rotary GroveFest event updates.

THURSDAY NIGHT “Sneak-a-Peek” Unlimited Rides for $25

Both Warren & Burlington Avenues

Midway & Carnival

SATURDAY AFTERNOON Unlimited Rides for $25 Noon - 5 p.m.

Discounted Online Tickets $20 til 6-22-16 Thursday Night: 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

FRIDAY Friday & Saturday: Noon - 11:00 p.m. Unlimited Rides for $25 Sunday: Noon - 10:30 p.m.

Noon - 5 p.m.

SUNDAY AFTERNOON “Last Blast” Unlimited Rides for $25 Noon - 5 p.m.

Main Street, RR Tracks to Curtiss St.

Food & Business Expo

Sample the best of food Noon - 11:00 p.m. and business vendors Noon - 10:30 p.m. along Main Street!

Friday & Saturday: Sunday:

Fishel Park, West of Main on Grove St.

HOST E D B Y

Rotary GroveFest Craft Beer Fest Saturday Afternoon June 25th Noon - 4 p.m.

21 & Over Event Held in Beer Garden & Entertainment Area

Sampling Over 80 Craft Beers & Many Craft Brewers will be on hand!

DG Handmade Market Saturday: Sunday:

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Congregational Church on Curtiss

Community Worship Service Sunday: 9:30 a.m.

Warren Ave., North of RR tracks

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St. James Farm Family Field Day – 5/28.

Horse performances, dog obedience demos, music, hay rides & more. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Warrenville. 630-933-7248.

Friday, June 17th 6pm-10pm Saturday, June 18th 9am-10pm Pre pay a Discount rate for “ride” wristbands at Clarendon Hills Bank & The Daily Scoop 2 Day $20

Taste of Clarendon Hills * Beer/Wine Tent Carnival Rides & Games & The Art and Craft show 10-3 Located in the Metra Parking Lot LIVE MUSIC 6PM NIGHTLY Reptile show * Cloggers and CLARENDON HILLS IDOL– Saturday FOR A COMPLETE SCHEDULE & LIST OF ACTIVITIES

www.clarendonhillschamber.com

Chicago Gaelic Park Irish Fest Memorial Weekend May 27 – May 30 Carnival, Free Parking, Entertainment, Children’s stage, food, shopping & more 6119 W. 147th St, Oak Forest 708-687-9323 www.chicagogaelicparkirishfest.org Barrington Art Festival – 5/28 & 29. More than 130 artists, kid-friendly activities, live music & food. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Barrington. 847-926-4300.

Prairie Arts Festival – 5/28 & 29. Fine art show and sale with 120 artists. Food, entertainment and children’s activities. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Schaumburg. 847-895-3600.

Uncork Illinois – 5/28. Artisan food & wine sampling from 15 local wineries. Oak Park.

708-383-4145.

June Maifest – 6/2-5. German celebration of foods, live music, maypole dance & more.

Benefits German organizations. Lincoln Square, Chicago. mayfestchicago.com.

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American Fest June 23 - 26 Town of Cicero Live music, food, carnival rides, children’s stage, fireworks.

Community Park 34th and Laramie, Cicero 708-656-3600 www.thetownofcicero.com Taste of Wheaton – 6/2-5 Carnival, art and craft and entertainment. Wheaton. 630-5104989.

Cavalcade of Planes – 6/4 & 5. See skydivers, formation flying, helicopter demos and more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Bolingbrook. 630-3780479.

Deerfield Festival of Fine Arts – 6/4 & 5. Artists, live music, & kids’ hands-on art. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Deerfield. dwevents@comcast.net.

Redhead Days – 6/4 & 5. Redhead gathering with carrot cake competition, ginger gear, food, & entertainment. Highwood. facebook. com/RHDchicago.

City of St Charles Festival of the Fox June 9 - 12 Sat. and Sun. 9am-6pm Dragon Boat Races, Picnic in the Park, Inflatable Rides, Food Vendors, Community Stage Entertainment, Family Movie Night on Sat. at dusk Carnival: Thurs 5pm-10pm/Fri/Sat/Sun noon-10pm. Special Family Time at the Carnival Fri noon-2pm Pottawatomie Park, St Charles www.festivalofthefox.org Franklin Park Fest – Jun 9-12. Railroad Day, music and food . Franklin Park. 847-671-4800.

Ottawa 2 Rivers Wine Fest June 10 – 12 Enjoy wine from 20 Vintners from across Illinois, Fresh Lobster, Live Jazz Outdoor Market and more!

Downtown Ottawa 815-434-2737 www.ottawa2riverswinefest.com [See our ad on Page 4] Chicago Blues Festival – Jun 10-12. Largest free blues festival in the world. 11 a.m. -9:30 p.m. Grant Park, Chicago. 312-744-5000.

Hinsdale Fine Arts Festival – 6/11 & 12.

150 juried artists, food, children’s activities & more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Hinsdale. 630-323-3952.

Wells Street Art Festival – 6/11 & 12. Sixblock art fair with music, local food & more.

10 a.m.-10 p.m. Chicago. 312-951-6106.

Old Town Art Fair – 6/11 & 12. 250 nationally acclaimed artists, urban garden walk, May/June 2016

Art in Bloom Festival, Cantigny Park, Wheaton. Photo courtesy of Rich Malec food, music & much more. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Chicago. 312-337-1938.

Woodridge Jubilee – 6/15-19. Family fest with carnival, food, entertainment & fireworks. Woodridge. 630-353-3300.

PrairieFest June 16 – June 19 Children’s activities, concerts, carnival rides, pony rides, business expo, and food vendors.

Free admission & free parking.

As seen on Food Network!

Oswego 630.554.1010 www.prairiefest.com

Chicago Women’s Funny Festival – 6/1619. Female comedians perform sketches, improve & more. Chicago. 773-327-5252.

Libertyville Days Festival – 6/16-19. Carnival, arts & crafts, music, beer garden & food.

Downtown Libertyville. 847-918-8880.

Daisy Days June17 and 18 Taste of Clarendon Hills Carnival rides ,Beer/Wine Tent, Live music, Craft fair and more.

Fri. 6-10 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m.-10 p.m.

Clarendon Hills.

630-202-1678. www.clarendonhillschamber.com

Old Canal Days – 6/16-19. Parade, carnival, entertainment, food and hay wagon tours along the I & M canal. Lockport. 815-838-0549.

Blues on the Fox – 6/17 & 18. Blues artists perform at this annual event. Aurora. 630896-6666.

Oakley Festa Pasta Vino – 6/17 - 19. Venetian-costumed performers, entertainment, food & Florentine market. Chicago. 630962-7000.

Scottish Festival & Highland Games – 6/17 & 18. Traditional Scottish games, exhibits, music and fare. Itasca. careysmith@chicagoscots.org.

Cantigny “Art in Bloom” Fine Arts Festival – 6/18 & 19. 100 artists, food, music, tours

Chicago Gaelic Park

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Irish Fest

MEMORIAL WEEKEND May 27, 28, 29, 30 Four Days of World Class Irish Musical Talent

Fest Hours

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Four Day Pass - only $28 through May 27!

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& activities. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630-260-8266.

Gold Coast Art Fair – 6/18 & 19. 325 artists, interactive art, music & food. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Grant Park, Chicago. 847-926-4300.

Solstice Hop & Vine Fest – 6/18. Entertainment, food, wine and beer. 6-9 p.m. Schaumburg. Tickets: 847-985-2115.

Custer Fair – 6/18 & 19. Eclectic arts festival with music, food & kid’s activities. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Evanston. 847-328-2204.

Swedish Days Festival – 6/21-26. Entertainment, carnival, food, parade, Geneva. 630232-6060.

Homer Community Festival – 6/23-26. Carnival, live music, beer tent & fireworks. Homer Glen. 708-301-0632.

Rotary GroveFest Downtown Downers Grove June 23rd-26th 4 Day Festival with Carnival and Midway with UNLIMITED RIDE TIMES each day, Huge Beer Garden with Great Variety of Live Music, GroveFest Craft BeerFest on Saturday, Food and Business Expo Area, DG Handmade Market and Car Show. www.RotaryGroveFest.com

Wauconda Fest – 6/23-26. Carnival rides, Taste of Wauconda, car show, talent show & more. Wauconda. 847-526-3610.

Taste of Joliet – 6/24-26. Food, carnival, kids’ zone & headline entertainment. Joliet. 815741-7275.

Bartlett Festival of the Arts – 6/25 & 26.

Juried fine arts & crafts show. Food, music, children’s activities. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Bartlett.

630-372-4152.

The Art Center’s Festival of Fine Arts – 6/25 & 26. Fine arts & crafts, food, music, children’s activities & live demos. Benefits The Art Center. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Highland Park.

847-926-4300.

Lakeside Festival – 6/30-7/3. Food, music, rides and games. Benefits Lakeside Legacy Foundation. Crystal Lake. 815-455-8000.

Arlington Heights Frontier Days Festival June 30th – July 4th FREE Music Entertainment, Carnival,4th of July Parade, Family Activities, Pony Rides, 3v3 Soccer, Stampede Run 5K/10K, Arts & Crafts Marketplace, Food, and so much more! www.FrontierDays.org

July Lisle Eyes to the Skies Festival July 1st – 3rd – Noon-11pm Daily launches of hot air balloons, carnival, children’s area, craft fair, live music on two stages, over 40 unique food vendors, nightly balloon glows and fireworks, plus much more!

630-541-6095 www.eyestotheskies.org ~~~ Exchange Club of Naperville’s Ribfest July 1- 4.

Rib contest, entertainment, carnival rides, games, fireworks on the 4th.

12 Noon-10 pm Daily Knoch Park, Naperville.

630-259-1129 Palatine Jaycees Hometown Fest – 7/1-4.

Carnival, entertainment, food, arts & crafts & more. Palatine. 847-604-0288.

Taste of Ok Brook - July 3 - Features cuisine from restaurants in Oak Brook. Fireworks, display at dusk. 4 - 9 p.m. Oak Brook Sports Core Grounds. 630-368-5005.

The City of St. Charles presents

FESTIVAL OF THE FOX

June 9–12

Kicking off summer in St Charles for over 30 years!

Celebrating the Ancient Sport of Dragon Boat Racing on the Fox River in beautiful Pottawatomie Park!

Saturday-Sunday 9am-6pm

Saturday June 11th 9–9:30am

Annual Dragon Boat Races

“Awakening The Dragon” Opening Ceremony

Music, community performance stage, inflatable rides, free games & more!

Join us for this 2,000 year old tradition at the Pavilion Dock!

Saturday at dusk

Family Movie Night

Saturday-Sunday 10am-dusk

Picnic in the Park

Come as you are, we have the picnic blankets!

Refreshments from select local vendors.

Support a charity & rent a picnic blanket!

Sponsored by Holm Studio Personal Training

Play free giant games, enjoy music, free popcorn and local vendors!

Sponsored by Holm Studio Personal Training Sunday 1-2 pm

Wonder Lake Water Ski Show

Community Information Exchange

N N N JUNE 9 - 12 n n n Pottawatomie Park, St Charles

Community info & giveaways,restaurant menus,Dragon Boat Souvenir Pins $5 June 9th-12th

Carnival

Thurs 5pm- 10pm; Fri-Sat- Sun noon-10pm Special Needs Family Event – Closed to the Public – Friday: Noon-2pm 3rd & Cedar – Rest area provided. Handicapped parking on Cedar Sponsored by Windy City Amusements

Don’t miss this exciting tradition – for details visit: www.festivalofthefox.org Questions? Call Pride of the Fox: 630-402-1919 or 630-802-8824 20 out & about

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July 1 thru

July 4 FAMILY FUN TIME Noon - 3:00PM $12 for adults (Get your hand stamped and return for the evening concerts!)

Kids 11 and under are always FREE admission $10 Carnival Bracelet

available daily 12-3PM gets you unlimited carnival rides! *Family Fun General Admission available at all Gate Entrances*

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Learn to swim this summer!

2 Week Sessions June - August

Hanover Park Park District Seafari Springs

Call 630.837.2468

Hurry sessions fill up quickly!

Just like a beach, Seafaris’ wade pool starts shallow and keeps getting deeper and deeper all the way to 12ft. Surrounding this pool are water-driven attractions designed for different ages.

Cluster around the Aqua Bloom, a blossom that sprays erratic streams of water from its center or zip down speed slides, tube slides, and a 130-foot long water slide. Located at 1700 Greenbrook Boulevard Hanover Park, IL 60133. Call 630.837.2468 or visit hpparks.org.

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Fox Valley Park District Splash Country and Phillips Park Aquatic Center

One cool summer awaits – at two exciting water parks! Enjoy the best of the best at Splash Country Water Park and Phillips Park Family Aquatic Center. Family fun and affordable rates – it’s a doubly good deal. The kids will love the crazy slides and spray guns – and easy-entry pools help welcome young swimmers to a world of wet and wild fun.

Celebrate your next birthday at Splash or Phillips – water-park style – and check out our season pass rates and weekday discount specials for even greater savings!

Splash Country Water Park, 195 S. Barnes Road, Aurora, IL 60506. 630-906-7981.

Phillips Park Family Aquatic Center. 828 Montgomery Road.Aurora, IL 60505. 630851-8686. www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org May/June 2016

Itasca Park District Caribbean Paradise Waterpark Itasca’s Caribbean Paradise Waterpark offers a summer full of fun for the whole family. Four interactive toddler pieces were recently added! Our Caribbean themed features an 8-lane lap pool with a large zero-depth entry, vortex and separate diving well with 1 & 3 meter boards and a drop slide, a 185-ft. waterslide, and a separate zero-depth family interactive pool with in-water playground. Concessions are available at the Snack Shack. Host your birthday parties, private rentals, and group outings for your family’s or company’s enjoyment at our beautiful facility. Call today for more information at 630-773-1213 or visit itascaparkdistrict.com/waterpark.

Opens May 28!

Bensenville Park District’s Water Park & Splash Pad

The Bensenville Water Park opens May 28, perfect for those planning on a fun-filled Memorial Day weekend!

Visitors will enjoy the zero-depth entry, plunge pool, play areas, slides, concessions, and much more.The 2,527 square foot splash pad area has over a dozen spray features and an area for parents to keep a watchful eye on little ones. The facility is available for private rentals and birthday parties; inquire at 630-766-7015.The Water Park is located at 1100 W.Wood St. (Rt. 83 & Wood St.). Visit www.bensenvilleparkdistrict.org for more information.

Try 4 new interactive toddler pieces.

Enjoy our 8-lane lap pool with zero-depth entry, vortex and more! A 5,000 sq. ft. zero-depth pool with waterslides, fountains and interactive play, separate diving/slide pool, Private Waterpark Birthday Packages available, pool rentals, concessions and more!

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Village of Hinsdale Community Pool Think Summer! The Village of Hinsdale Community Pool offers an outdoor swimming facility for the entire family! Featuring a 50-meter pool with 25-meter L shape, zero -depth walk in wading pool with play features, a sand play area, and a diving well with drop slide, 2-1M diving boards and a 3M diving board. Pool passes are on sale!

Also available are 10 visit passes and NEW Neighborly Rates! Visit to http://www.villageofhinsdale.org/departments/parks_and_ recreation/ for more information. [See our ad on Inside Back Cover.]

May/June 2016

Reserve today at 630-766-7015

CELEBRATION! FREE Water Park Admission Friday, June 3, 5-10pm

Entertainment, giveaways, movie & more!

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OPENING DAY IS MAY 281 Lombard Park District Paradise Bay Water Park The Lombard Park District’s Paradise Bay Water Park is an award winning state-of-the-art facility that features a zero-depth entry leisure pool with spouts, fountains, water sprays, whirlpool, body slide, bowl slide, speed slide and a water walk. Paradise Bay also hosts a 12-ft. dive well, 8-lane lap pool, zero-depth tot pool and Calypso CafÊ.

For more information, visit www.lombardparks.com or call (630) 627-6127.

St. Charles Park District Otter Cove Aquatic Park Themed around a river otter and his friends, Otter Cove features exciting activities that appeal to every water enthusiast, from the most energetic cannon baller to the most laid-back floater.

Speed down the salamander slides. Enjoy an inner tube ride along turtle creek. Flitter around Dragonfly Den. Hop all over the Frog Bog. Exercise in the Crayfish Canal. These exciting water attractions and green open space offer thrills and relaxation for all ages. For more details, visit ottercove.org or call 630-513-6200.

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Bartlett Park District Aquatic Center Take a wild ride at the Bartlett Aquatic Center and experience a New Way to Play! Amenities include an eight-lane lap pool with a zero-depth entry section, tube slide, lazy river, water based zip line, drop slide, two body slides, and spray playground, a sand-play area, and a concessions area. Available for private rentals, group outings and birthday parties. 620 W. Stearns Rd., Bartlett, IL 60103. For hours of operation and more information call 630.540.4800 or visit www.bartlettparks.org

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Des Plaines Park District Mystic Waters Aquatic Park Mystic Waters Family Aquatic Center - Mystic Waters is a favorite Chicagoland summertime family destination, filled with activities for all ages. Brave the two giant slides in Otter’s Run, and the daring drop slides and cliff dives in Sea Lion Falls. Relax and cruise down Crocodile Cove’s lazy river, and enjoy the expansive Dolphin Bay leisure. The Island Café is perfect for lunch, refreshments, and snacks. Come for an hour or spend a fun day in the sun! Located at 2025 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL 847-391-5740 www.DPParks.org

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One of the most beautiful water parks in northern Illinois, this is a family destination all summer long. Two 37-foot giant slides in Otter's Run tower over the pool, with over 600 feet of awesome waterslide excitement. Brave the cliff dives & drop slides in Sea Lion Falls, then relax and float down a 550-foot lazy river in Crocodile Cove. Beluga Beach is designed for tots and non-swimmers, with sprays and sprinklers, a jungle gym, and sand play area.

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Golf Center Des Plaines

353 N. River Road, Des Plaines 847-803-GOLF www.GolfCenterDesPlaines.com Brad Hunter GolfTEC Certified Personal Coach

When it comes to putting, what’s more important, line or speed?

While line is of course key to holing putts, it’s ultimately a lack of the correct speed that’s contributing to your three-putts. I like to first use a one-to-two ratio in teaching

Beautiful 9-hole course, great for golfers of all levels!

Junior & Senior Leagues, Outings, and Special Events

stroke tempo – meaning the putter swings twice as fast on the way through as it did on the way back – to help create a simple, consistent rhythm that can lead to a better mastery of distance. I then like using a combination of two drills.

The Lag-It Drill Lay any club about 18 inches directly behind the hole (perpendicular to the line of the putt) and try to hit putts that go past the hole, but do not hit the club.

The Ladder Drill Starting with a 3-footer and working your way out, place a total of four to six balls a few feet apart from one another on the same line to the hole. Putt each in succession and notice the difference in needed speed for each, while also focusing on aim.

Read more on the blog at www.GolfTEC.com

Twin Lakes Golf Club 400 W. 59th St., Westmont, IL 630.852.7167 www.westmontparks.org

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400 W. 59th St., Westmont 26 out & about

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“Buried in a Bunker”…use a 9-iron. With the blade square, hinge your wrists at the start of the swing so the club rises quickly upward. Make a steep descending blow, hitting the sand .5” behind the ball. Make that sand trap a distant memory.

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Arlington Lakes Golf Club

Facility of the Arlington Heights Park District 1211 S. New Wilke Road,Arlington Heights 847-577-3030 www.ahpd.org/algc Tim Govern, Golf Operations Manager and PGA Professional There is an old saying in golf that you drive for show but you putt for dough. If you are looking for the quickest way to shave a few strokes from your score, it can be found practicing for a few minutes before every round on the practice green.

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Every golf course’s greens are generally a little different. Some are faster than other, softer etc. Spending just a few minutes before every round can prove to be invaluable.

A good way to get a feel for the speed of the greens is to really focus on distance control.

Lay down 4 different balls from 20 feet or so away from a hole and try to see if you can stop within a 1 foot radius of the cup.

Allow enough time before you tee off to Repeat this little drill four or five times before every round and watch your scores drop in a hurry!

May/June 2016

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The brazen young Goldilocks stumbles upon a quaint cottage, finds that the door is unlocked and goes inside to explore. Little does she know it belongs to three bears and they’re on their way home! Through this story, chilSalt Creek Ballet dren will experience the wide and wonderful “Harlequinade An Italian Fairy“ world of the forest through Goldilocks’ eyes performance at the McAninch and playfully explore some of the boundarArts Center, College of DuPage on ies and responsibilities that come with growSaturday, May 14, at 3 p.m. and on ing older. Recommended for ages 3 and up.

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Some people are just born entertainers. From the perfect food, to the best party playlist, to amazing decorations, some folks always throw stellar soirées.

However, the extravagance of a party often relates to the budget. Obviously, a millionaire can throw an impressive, lavish event – but what if your budget is of less epic proportions? From a small gathering to a bigger affair, you don’t need a huge bank account to throw a party that will have everyone talking at brunch the next morning.

Most of your party budget will go toward things that you feel are the most important to your event. When I throw a party I always allocate a large chunk of my budget to candles, banners, and any other mood-setting devices that fit my theme.

It’s fine to spend a little extra on your priority items, but that might not leave much for anything else. In this case, try some DIY projects and enlist the help of your friends to relieve some of the financial burden. Here are some of the best tips for entertaining on a strict budget.

1. Use Simple Invitations Unless it’s a wedding or formal event, opt for email invites using Evite. They’re free to send and allow your friends the option to instantly RSVP. If everyone you wish to invite is on Facebook, you can create an event page to dole out food assignments for the evening. It’s the fastest way to tally guests, and you’ll know in advance how much food to purchase.

2. Find Budget Decor While you may love spending money on fancy decor, some of the stuff you have sitting around your house could be perfect for your party, and it won’t cost you a dime.

Don’t stress over your lack of swanky china, mix and match three or four designs of bowls, plates, and cups.The effect is vintage, quirky, and most importantly, cheap. Looking for the perfect place cards? Grab everyday items and use a tag and a Sharpie to add names to pine cones, or even cheap dollar store votive candles work perfectly. Skip the pricey fresh-cut flowers and use groupings different-sized candles to create centerpieces. A grouping of or vases filled with citrus fruit will last longer.

3. Supply Cheap Eats Filet mignon? Please. You don’t need to serve pricey cuts of meat to impress your guests. In-

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stead of full entrees, try offering a smattering of appetizer-sized edibles – you’ll save major dough on your food budget. Soup shooters, meat skewers, and dips fill up your guests on the cheap without sacrificing taste. If you’re really strapped for cash, consider making your party a potluck dinner, or a “recipe exchange” for salads and desserts, and then provide the main dish yourself.

4. Drink Up! Alcohol can be one of the worst budget-busters when it comes to throwing a party. Buy your supplies from the liquor store on consignment or, go the “chic” route and pick a signature drink for the night. Purchase one or two types of alcohol, and you can specifically base your drink around a cheaper wine spritzer over pricier liquor. Just be sure to supply nonalcohol drinks, like sparkling water and punch, for your thirsty guests and designated drivers.

5. Use Smart Phone Music Apps Play the role of DJ by loading your smart phone with the Pandora or iHeartRadio apps.

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Final Word An economic recession might not exactly put you in the mood to party, but hosting a night with friends can help you loosen up. By skipping the pricey extras and getting creative with your food and decor, you can throw a cheap party that has the same effect as a pricier fete – time with friends, good food, and epic stories to rehash over breakfast the next day.

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Katherine Legge Memorial Lodge A perfect setting for any occasion! The Katherine Legge Memorial Lodge built in 1927 is a charming example of an era gone by. Surrounded by 52 acres of beautifully appointed parkland, the Lodge exudes grace and elegance: welcoming a variety of special events and occasions from weddings, social function to your next corporate retreat or meeting.

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Two fun locations with 200+ arcade and redemption games, a 4-story soft play center, Laser Tag, numerous exciting indoor rides, and great food. All summer long we offer Go Karts, Mini Golf, Bumper Boats, Hydro Racers (like Go-Karts on Water!), and brand new ZIPLINE (30 feet high!) at our Tinley Park location, Paintball at our Naperville location, and an Inflatable Kidz Park at both!

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Rockin Jump The Ultimate Trampoline Park is the center of FUN! Rockin’ Jump features activities for all ages: Trampoline dodge ball courts, basketball Slam Dunk Zone, Vertical Ops Climbing Wall and a battle station we call X-Beam! Open Jump every week Wednesday thru Sunday.

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marked improvement in their ability to accurately read nonverbal emotional cues when compared to a control group of same-age students who hadn’t yet been to camp. While the researchers did not dismiss the value of technology as a communication and learning tool, they concluded that “digital screen time, even Enter to gift when used for social First of all, it helps to know to Catch 35 or Mon Ami Gabi interaction, could why most camps remain ... reduce time spent unplugged. Kevin Gordon, Sign up at developing skills in director of Camp Kupureading nonverbal cues gani outside of Chicago, of human emotion.” says, “Because the whole point of our camp is to enIt is through face-to-face encounters joy nature, facilitate communication, and that kids gain the ability to see another’s perempower children by developing those skills, spective, and develop empathy. They learn to we don’t allow cell phones or iPods, which dicooperate and contribute. All this is imporminish interpersonal interaction.” Gordon says tant in the cultivation of lasting friendships. there’s solid evidence to support this view, and In his book, Homesick and Happy: How Time points to a recent study from UCLA in which Away from Parents Can Help a Child Grow, a group of sixth graders unplugged for five psychologist Michael Thompson contends it is days at an outdoor camp. This group showed Nonetheless, it can be daunting to think about letting the smartphone, iPad, and laptop go untouched for the camp session. And parents may feel just as anxious as their kids. After all, we’re used to communicating with our children whenever and wherever the notion strikes. What to do?

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Why? Recent studies reveal there are good reasons for taking a tech break. And seasoned camp directors are privy to a little known fact: Kids actually enjoy it. Erec Hillis, boys’ camp director at Camp Champions in Texas, says, “Many of our campers actually thank us for the opportunity to put away their phones for a while. Some of them say that it is exhausting to try to keep up with all the demands of being available 24/7, and that camp is a welcome break.”

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because campers spend so much time together, that “camp friendships grow so quickly and deeply.” The camp environment itself inspires face-to-face interaction. Campers eat, sleep, and play in proximity to one another. Hillis says, “Kids want to interact with one another.

Camp allows kids to be near enough to each other that they don’t need their phones. They can just walk over and start a conversation.”

Still, it’s a good idea to prepare your child for the tech-free experience. You may simply inform him of the “no electronics” rule, and express your confidence in his ability to abide by it. Hillis reminds parents not to commiserate with a child who seems reluctant to give up his device. Just remind him that all campers will follow the same rules, and that the camp has good reasons for being tech-free. As Hillis says, “We simply want kids to be comfortable in knowing that they can turn the phone off for a period of time and perhaps enjoy life even more richly, rather than feeling that they are missing out on something.”

Gordon recommends experimenting with a tech break of a day or two, sometime before the start of camp. “Do it as a family and recognize how it's actually fun and you feel more connected as people!” He also suggests discussing how your camper can deal with homesickness, and how you’ll keep in touch without devices. Many camps now offer oneway email; parents send email, which is then printed and delivered to campers by the staff.

However, Gordon favors old-fashioned snail mail, and says email, “ though easier for the parent to send, is generally not as appreciated by the camper.”

Gordon acknowledges that being disconnected from screens is more difficult for parents than for campers. “ It's also a different experience (and harder), since the parent is in their same world, while the camper is busy in a new environment,” he says. Yet parents would do well to practice some tech “downtime” for the duration of the camp session. Thompson writes, “My advice: Stop the emails, just send one or two packages per summer and give yourself a break from checking the camp’s online photos. Go buy some stamps and write a long letter or two or nineteen.”

During the weeks at summer camp, your child will make new friends. Everyday she’ll eat, bunk, play, share adventures, and have heart-to-hearts with them. True, she may use social media to stay in touch with her camp friends throughout the year. But memories of the things they did together—tipping the canoe, singing by the fire, playing pranks on the counselors—will create the strongest of bonds. She’ll yearn for next summer when she can ditch the smartphone and wrap her arms around her forever friends. Face-to-face.

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In fact, experts like Thompson recommend letter-writing as the primary form of communication between parent and camper. He writes that “the time spent between sending and receiving a letter is a valuable opportunity for both parent and child to think about one another without having to do anything with or for each other.” He believes a child cannot become independent without spending time away from parents, and warns that “minute-by-minute contact with parents undermines the sense of separation.” So don’t be the parent who slips an extra phone into your child’s duffel!

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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 Junior Zoo Keeper Critter Camps Campers join Santa’s Village Azoosment Park Animal staff in the Zoo and throughout the park to learn what it takes to become a “Junior Zoo Keeper” This hands on day camp teaches campers how to feed, handle, train and take care of the animals with fun and entertainment along the way! ages 5-13. Full day, and 1/2 day options available. For further information visit www.santasvillagedundee.com Great Lakes Center Sports Performance / GLCYA Summer Volleyball Camps. “American’s #1 Volleyball Camp Program.” Week long day camps for Jr. High and High School age athletes. We are accept38 education central

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ing girls and boys ages 4-14 who are interested in learning, developing and training the correct volleyball skills for the “Great Lakes Center Youth Academy Summer Volleyball Camp Series”. All camps focus on individual skill development by teaching both proper skill technique and introducing the campers to age appropriate game play as well. All camps are held at: The Great Lakes Volleyball Center, 579 N. Oakhurst Drive, Aurora, IL. 60502. For more info call 630-898-6400 or visit www.greatlakescenter.com FB: Great Lakes Center Youth Academy Rocky Mountain Conservatory Theatre “Unprecedented Youth Theatre” Hosts Saturday Musical Theatre Classes & Performing Arts Summer Camps in Downtown Naperville, Ages 5-18. 3-Week Full Day Camps, Students Perform in Broadway Shows, Kids & Teens Love Our Inspiring & Professional Instructors, ONGOING OPEN ENROLLMENT - Summer Shows “Willy Wonka”, “West Side Story”, Disney’s “Aladdin”, & “Les Miserables”. Camps Sessions Begin 6/6 & 6/27.

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Lewis University Camps Teens can experience aviation, computer science, and leadership in an interactive environment this summer at Lewis University’s Main Campus in Romeoville. You’ll fly in Cessna 172s each day, take a behind-thescenes tour of an airport, participate in various aviation classes, use flight simulators and quadcopter drones and learn about the aviation industry from current professionals in aviation. Or in our computer science camps you’ll write code to protect against cyberattacks. Develop leadership skills you’ll need throughout life in our leadership camp. Camp dates and times vary so go online to learn more at www.lewisu.edu/summercamps.

Hi-Five Sports Camp Does your child love sports, playing games and hanging with friends? Then we have what you need this summer! Hi-Five Sports Camp is celebrating our inaugural summer in Naperville and the fun will be happening at the awesome Players Indoor Sports Center. Receive knowledgeable instruction from our high-energy, skilled coaches in Soccer, Baseball, Basketball, Hockey and Lacrosse just to name a few!

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Goldfish Swim School Jump Start Clinics at Goldfish: Get a JUMP on summer swimming with Goldfish Swim School’s Jump Start Clinics! Featuring 5 consecutive days of 30-minute lessons, Jump Starts are a great way to start your lessons experience or master swim skills. Jump Starts run all summer at Goldfish’s 7 Illinois locations; call to sign up today! Visit goldfishswimschool.com for more information! (See our ad on p. 7.)

Soccer Made in America Welcome to Soccer Made in America Training Camp, a high quality program for players 4 17. The SMIA training program is designed to provide the most complete soccer training for both individual players and teams of all levels and abilities. Each camp is designed to teach players proper technical and tactical skills while enjoying playing the game of soccer. The SMIA clinicians are well recognized for providing personal attention to every participant.

Since 1984 thousands of children have kicked the ball for the first time in a SMIA training program. Many have gone to compete at collegiate, professional, Olympic and national team levels. Come experience a great week at a SMIA camp. For camp schedule go to www.smia.com or call 630-257-6900 for more information.

Pro Sports Experience Football Fit for Kids featuring Chicago Bears Heroes Designed for kids ages 6-14 years old, camps feature Chicago Bears Heroes and USA Football Coaches. Using safe, non-contact instruction, kids learn to run, throw, catch, defend and play with proper technique and improved speed. Develop skills and have a blast with Chicago Bears Youth Football Camps. 20+ summer camp locations including Naperville, Elmhurst and Glen Ellyn. Visit www.

BearsCamps.com or call 312-226-7776.

St Charles Bowl St Charles Bowl is a Fox Valley Tradition since 1961. Our 24 lane bowling center offers the best in adult and youth leagues as well as family fun! At our 10 week summer camp, kids bowl one session a week and learn bowling skills with the bonus of free open bowling all summer. We also host the best fundraisers, company and group outings. Kids love our Cosmic Birthday Parties and New Jumbo Video Music Screens. 2520 W. Main Street, St. Charles, IL, 630-584-9400. Email: info@stcharlesbowl.com Visit: www.stcharlesbowl.com Good Times Summer Day Camp Offers campers an exciting and active program for children ages 4-12. Each week is

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filled with incredible field trips, many hours of swimming, various sports, exciting guests, challenging crafts, special events, and a theme based cookout. We accommodate parent’s busy schedules by offering extended hours from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at no extra charge.

Schedules are flexible – come only the days you want. Convenient locations in Illinois and Wisconsin. Busing available in some areas.

For more information, please call 847-6804884 or visit www.goodtimesdaycamp.com.

Camp Pillsbury Give your kids an unforgettable summer!

Camp Pillsbury is a fully elective co-ed Summer Camp ages 6-17. Strong offerings in Theater, Circus, Music, Dance, Sports, Magic, Technology, Water Sports, Extreme Sports, Instruments, Arts and more. More than 100 electives! Campers choose their activities daily, making each day special for each individual camper. Five, 2 WEEK sleepaway sessions begin June 12th to August 21th. Campers sleep in dormitories, not tents or cabins. Enroll now: CampPillsbury.com – 507-214-2200 Camp Naper at Naper Settlement Camp Naper offers 12 acres of epic experiences for children in grades 1 to 8. Unique hands-on camps provide an immersive adventure where learning is fun! Our camps are led

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by experienced, adult counselors and offer activities including STEM, exploration, cooking, art, music and more. Registration opens in March. Naper Settlement. 523 S. Webster St., Naperville, IL 60540 630.420.6010 www.napersettlement.org Hanover Park Park District The Hanover Park Park District offers a verity of themed summer camps, including; Adventure Camp, Discovery Camp,Teen Camp, Camp Sunrise and Camp Sunset. Summer Camp is for ages 4-14 and is divided into age groups. Bus services also available for every camp, call 630.837.2468 for more information or click hpparks.org. Register online or visit our administration office at 1919 Walnut Ave. Hanover Park IL, 60133.

Xtreme Dance Center Minutes from the I88 expressway located in the Naperville/Aurora area, offers classes throughout the year and camps for ages 2-Adult. Beginner levels through Advanced.They offer classes in Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, Tumbling, Turns/ Tech, Lyrical, Contemporary, Modern, Breakdancing, Freestyle, All Boys classes, Birthday Parties and Beginner Teens classes! The state of the art dance center offers recreational and competitive dance programs. Visit www. xtreme.dance for our class schedule and more information or call 630.922.5678.

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Salt Creek Ballet The Salt Creek Ballet provides excellence in dance education all year long. High level training also available for the following summer sessions: June 13 – July 22; Ballet Summer Fun. Ages 3–8. Young Dancer Summer Intensive ages 8-10. Pre-Professional Summer Intensive ages 10-18.July 25 – July 29, August 1 - August 5, August 8 – August 12; Fairy Tale Ballet Camp. Ages 3 & 4 / 9-11 AM Creative Ballet Camp. Ages 5–7 / 12–2 PM (First Two Weeks Only). 98 East Chicago Ave., Westmont. To learn more call 630.769.1199 or visit www.saltcreekballet. org (See our ad on p. 28.)

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Match Age with Activity – Look for a camp that will challenge your child as he or she grows and that offers varying levels of activities. Children can start off as campers, they can learn new skills as they get older and eventually take on a leadership role as a camp counselor.

Stretch Boundaries – A camp that offers activities that pique your child’s interest should be considered when researching options, but avoid choosing a camp that does not give your child a chance to try new things and learn. A well-balanced camp experience should be a top priority, one where children have the freedom to do what they enjoy and the chance to branch outside of their comfort zone.

Disconnect from Technology – It is a wellknown fact that children spend too much time staring at screens today. Many summer camps do not allow children to bring cell phones or have access to computers and video games while at camp. While at first children can feel isolated, by the end of camp they will have

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had free time to enjoy nature, discover them selves and make new friends without the influence of technology.

Start with a Test Drive – If you or your child is nervous about heading to summer camp for the first time, test the waters.

Sign up for a short session to start and if your child enjoys the experience, plan for a longer, more immersing experience next summer.

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KEEP YOUR FEET INJURY FREE W arm weather has arrived inviting us to jump into our favorite outdoor sports after hibernating all winter.

However, a quick move into high physical activity when your feet are not quite ready can cause major injuries to the feet ruining those plans for a summer of fun.

• Be sure to wear footwear that is specific to the sport.

• Appropriate training for the specific sport.

Impact sports such as running will place greater stress on your feet. Cross-training

He continues, “Tendinitis occurs when a tendon gets excessively overloaded just like a rope that starts to fray after it is subject to wear and tear. The body responds to this type of tendon injury by sending inflammatory mediators to the area and this is what leads to the pain and swelling associated with tendinitis. Depending on which tendons in the foot are excessively loaded will determine which part of the foot will develop tendinitis.

One of the most important ways to obtain good foot health is to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle throughout the year so extra weight does not suddenly adversely impact your feet. If you feel any discomfort with your feet, have them evaluated by your orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon before beginning an active exercise program. Remember, the feet are the body’s shock absorbers.

Orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeons use medical, physical, and rehabilitative methods as well as surgery to treat patients of all ages.

Tips for keeping your feet pain-free?

• Warm up exercises such as a short period of walking and stretching.

• Stretch again after exercising. with “feet-friendly” non-impact activities, such as swimming, biking, elliptical trainers, and steppers.

Stephen J. Pinney, MD, of San Francisco, CA, says, “Walking puts more stress on your feet than you might think! Every time you take a step 2-3 times your body weight goes through your feet, more if you are running.That is a lot of cumulative force going through the sole of the foot and the various tendons that control the movement of the foot. This repetitive loading can predispose to many common "chronic" foot conditions such as metatarsal46 fitness first

gia, tendinitis, and plantar fasciitis.

Metatarsalgia is a painful condition involving the forefoot. It occurs when the tissue in the sole of the forefoot gets irritated and painful from the repetitive loading especially if the force is concentrated in a localized area in the forefoot.

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Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of chronic heel pain. It develops as a result of repetitive microtrauma to the heel region. As Dr. Pinney says, “The plantar fascia is a dense tissue that is found in the sole of the foot beginning at the heel bone.

With each step a person takes this tissue is loaded. If someone increases the amount of walking they do, walks on hard surfaces, or gains extra weight they may suffer repetitive microtearing of the plantar fascia insertion. This will lead to heel pain, particularly first thing in the morning which is a characteristic sign of plantar fasciitis.

To keep those feet healthy, always remember: • Proper shoe wear that is appropriate to the specific sport • Proper evaluation by an orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon • Adequate training • Stretch before and after exercising • Mix activities through cross training To find an AOFAS orthopaedic surgeon in your area, go to www.aofas.org.

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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.

The 2016 Annual Race Guide can be found in the March/April issue on our website at www.chicagosuburbanfamily.com Check back for updates in every issue .

May Great Strides – 3 mile Walk. Various dates, times, and locations. Benefits Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. To find a Walk near you go to fightcf.cff.org or call 312-236-4491.

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

Backbones 5K Run, Walk, n Roll – Sun. 5/1 at 9 a.m. Prospect Heights. 618-724-5484.

Walk for Wellness House – Sun., 5/1 at 8:30 a.m.

5K Run, 3K Walk. Wellness House, Hinsdale. 630-3235150. www.walk.wellnesshouse.org Great Western Half Marathon – Sun. 5/1 at 8 a.m.

USATF certified. Benefits Special Olympics. Sycamore. greatwestern@foxrivertrailrunners.org.

RoadRunner Dash 5K – Sun. 5/1. 5K Run/Walk. LaGrange Park. 708-354-0061.

Run For Your Life Safety 5K – Sun. 5/1 at 8:30 a.m.

5K Run/Walk. Tinley Park. 708-444-5000.

Southwest Half Marathon & 10K – Sun. 5/1 at 7:30 a.m. Half Marathon, 10K Run, &½ mi Walk, Run or Roll for special needs participants. CARA certified. Palos Heights. 708-448-9200.

Supermanny Mission 5K – Sun. 5/1 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/Walk and Kids’ mile. Romeoville. holly@healingsupermanny.com.

Walk MS 2016 – Sun. 5/1. Multiple locations. 1 mi & 3mi Walks at most locations. 9 a.m. in Hoffman Es-

tates, Lake in the Hills, Lockport, Naperville, Orland Park, Rockford, St. Charles; 11 a.m. at Chicago Lakefront. 855-372-1331.

Whistle While You Walk/Run 5K – Sun. 5/1 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. Villa Park. emilioperezfoundation@gmail.com.

Apple Blossom Run – Sat., 5/7 at 8 a.m. 5K Run, 5K Stroller Roll, 10K Run. Bartlett Park District. 630-5404800. www.Bartlettparks.org EmpoweRun – Sat. 5/7 at 9 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. USATF Certified. Benefits A Safe Place. Libertyville. 847-249-4450.

Groovin’ in the Grove 5K – Sat. 5/7 at 9 a.m. 5K Run

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New Patients Accommodated for Same Day Appointments 3540 Seven Bridges Drive, Suite 290, Woodridge, IL 60517

Board Certified Foot & Ankle Surgery May/June 2016

& Kids 1K, 1/2K, 100 Yd Dash. Warrior Fitness Challenge. USATF & CARA certified. Benefits Sharing Connections. Midwestern University. Downers Grove www.27thgroovininthegrove5k.eventbrite.com Hanover Township Sprint to Spring 5K – Sat. 5/7 at 8 a.m. Elgin. 630-483-5665.

I Heart Momma – Sat. 5/7 at 10 a.m. 5M, 5K & .5M Trail Runs. Mokena. hello@muddymonk.com.

The Pink 5K Run/Walk – Sat. 5/7 at 8 a.m. USATF & CARA certified. Oak Brook Park District. 1450 Forest Gate Rd., Oak Brook. 630-990-4233. www.obparks.org/pink5k

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July 10th, 2016 Run/Walk around the beautiful Mallard Lake Forest Preserve Participating in this race raises funds for the park district’s scholarship program.

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Push for the Path PeppeRUNi 5K – Sat. 5/7 at 8 a.m. Yorkville. 630-553-4350.

Quarryman Challenge – Sat. 5/7. 10 mi & 5K. CARA certified. Lemont. 708-705-6791.

13th Annual Run for the Kids: Superhero Hustle 5K Run/2 Mile Walk – Sat., 5/7 at 9 a.m. Benefits Easter Seals. 830 S. Addison Ave, Villa Park. 630-2822031 www.eastersealsdfvr.org/runforthekids Shelter, Inc. 5K 4 Kidz – Sat. 5/7 at 9 a.m. 5K Run/ Walk. Elk Grove Village. 847-590-6188 x21.

Cinco de Miler – Sun. 5/8 at 9 a.m. 5 mi Run. USATF Certified. Benefits 100 Club of Chicago. Solider Field, Chicago. 847-243-8500.

Cooley Run 5K – Sun. 5/8 at 8 a.m. 5K Run & Superhero Dash. Huntley. info@ckmc.org.

Mother’s Day 5K Run/Walk – Sun. 5/8 at 8 a.m.

Free Kids’ Fun Run. USATF certified. Barrington. 224757-5425.

Race for the Cure – Sun. 5/8 at 8 a.m. 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk & 1mi. Walk. Benefits Susan G. Komen Foundation. Chicago. 773-444-0061.

Sock Hop Hustle 5K – Sun. 5/8 at 8 a.m. 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk. USATF & CARA Certified. Olympia Fields.

708-481-7313.

Bridge Walk – Sat. 5/14 at 8 a.m. 5K Walk. Benefits Living Well Cancer Resource Center. Geneva 630-262-1111.

Fellowship Housing 5K Team Run – Sat. 5/14 at 9 a.m. 5K Team Run/Walk, Youth 1mi & Toddler Dash. Elk Grove Village. 847-882-2511.

Foodie 5K – Sat. 5/14 at 9 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. Libertyville. 630-443-6910.

Lake County Walk to Cure Arthritis – Sat. 5/14.

3mi. & 1mi. Walks. Libertyville. 312-880-4733.

Lilac Mutt Strut 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk – Sat., 5/14 at 8:00 a.m. USATF certified; Run/walk with your dog!

Lombard (630) 620-7322. www.Lombardparks.com Run for the Roses – Sat. 5/14 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/Walk & Fun Run. LaGrange Park. 708-354-4580.

STEM Step 5K – Sat. 5/14 at 8:30 a.m. 5K Run, Family Tri For Mike – Sat. 5/14 at 9:45 a.m. 10K bike/5K Run/ slip-n-slide. Aurora. 630-375-5900.

Walk Now for Autism Speaks – Sat. 5/14 at 8 a.m. 3 mi Walk. Soldier Field, Chicago. 224-567-8573.

Youth Tower Triathlon – Sat. 5/14. 100m swim/4K bike/1K Run (Ages 7-10), 200m swim/8K bike/2K Run (Ages 11-14). USATF Certified. Niles. 847-410-5108.

Chicagoland Spring Marathon & Half Marathon – Sun. 5/15 at 7:05 a.m. USATF certified. Schaumburg.

224-757-5425.

Darien Dash – Sun. 5/15 at 8 a.m. 10K & 5K, 1mi. Runs & Fun Run. USATF Certified. Darien. 630-968-0004.

Frankfort Library Retro Run – Sun. 5/15 at 9 a.m.

5K Walk/Run. USATF Certified. Frankfort. 815-534-6180.

Hustle up the Hill for the Homeless – Sun. 5/15 at 8 a.m. Hour-long hill challenge run. Blackwell Forest Preserve, Warrenville. 630-545-0610.

Move For the Kids – Sun. 5/15 at 9 a.m. 5K Run/ Walk. Benefits Lurie Children’s Hospital. Chicago. 312227-7296.

Promise Walk – Sun. 5/15 at 10:30 a.m. 5K Run/ Walk. Elk Grove Village. 800-665-9341.

Road Scholars 5K Run/Walk – Sun. 5/15. at 9 a.m. 5K Run/Walk USATF Certified. Aurora. 630-896-0831.

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5K Run/Walk & Kids’ Run. Palos Hills. 708-599-9500.

Team CF Superheroes 5K – Sun. 5/15 at 8 a.m. 5K Walk. Barrington. 312-236-4491.

Varsity Rush – Sun. 5/15. 5K & 1mi. Obstacle Runs. Benefits St. Jude’s Children’s Hosptial. Joliet. 312-498-3152.

Bark in the Park 5K Walk – Sat. 5/21. With or without your dog. Benefits Anti-Cruelty Society. Soldier Field, Chicago. 312-644-8338.

Got2Run…For Education – Sat. 5/21 at 8 a.m. 8K Run & 2.62 mi Run/Walk. USATF certified. Arlington Heights. racedirector@got2run.org.

Lew Blond Memorial 5K Run/Walk – Sat. 5/21 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/Walk & 1 mi Kids’ Run. USATF & CARA certified. Benefits ALS. Northbrook. 847-400-8900.

Lupus Walk – Sat. 5/21 at 9 a.m. 1 mi & 3mi routes.

Olympia Fields. 312-542-0002.

Ozzie’s Home Run & Walk 5K – Sat. 5/21 at 8 a.m.

5K Run/Walk & Kids’ Dash. Geneva. 630-232-8811.

CVS Health Stride for a Cure – Sun. 5/22 at 9 a.m. 10K/5K Runs. Busse Woods, Elk Grove Village. 855-932-7255.

2nd Annual D105 Dash – Sun. 5/22 at 9 a.m. 5K and 1.5mi. Run/Walk. LaGrange. 630-880-0166.

Dash for the Dogs – Sun. 5/22 at 9 a.m. 5K Run/Walk & 1 mi Family Fun Walk. Benefits special needs dogs.

Barrington. 847-961-5541.

Des Plaines River Canoe & Kayak Marathon – Sun 5/22 at 8 a.m. 18.5 mi river race and 5.25 mi “minithon.” Libertyville. 847-604-2445.

Lake Zurich Color Vibe 5K – Sun 5/22 at 9 a.m. 5K Novelty Run. Lake Zurich. support@thecolorvibe.com.

Lupus Walk – Sun. 5/22 at 9 a.m. 1 mi & 3mi routes.

Vernon Hills. 312-542-0002.

OCF Walk/Run For Awareness – Sun 5/22 at 9:30 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. Benefits The Oral Cancer Foundation. Bensenville. ErinOCF@gmail.com Rockford Marathon – Sun. 5/22 at 6 a.m. Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K. USATF & CARA certified. Rockford.

773-868-3010.

Run Fur Shelter – Sun. 5/22 at 7:45 a.m. 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk & Kids’ Fun Run. South Elgin. 224-805-3722.

West Suburban Cheetah Run 5K – Sun. 5/22 at 9 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. Villa Park. lamarcapc@hotmail.com.

J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge – Thur. 5/26 at 7 p.m. 5K Run. Grant Park, Chicago. 847-673-4100.

Bubble Run – Sat. 5/28 at 8 a.m. 5K Novelty Run/Walk.

Chicagoland Speedway, Joliet. info@bubblerun.com.

Elgin Valley Fox Trot – Sat. 5/28 at 7:30 a.m. 10K & 5K Runs and 2mi Walk. CARA Certified. Elgin. 847531-7056.

Fleet Feet Sports Soldier Field 10 mile – Sat. 5/28 at 7 a.m. 10 mi Run. CARA certified. Benefits Salute, Inc. Chicago. 773-561-3338 ext. 2.

Western Springs Tower Trot – Sat., 5/28 10K at 8:30 a.m. 5K at 9:30 a.m. Fun Run at 8:45 a.m. CARA & USATF certified Western Springs. 708-246-9070. www.signmeup.com/111569 Wounded Warriors 5K Run/Walk – Sat. 5/28 at 8 a.m. USATF certified. Plainfield. 630-341-1222.

Aurora Color Vibe – Sun. 5/29 at 7:30 a.m. 5K Novelty Run. Aurora. support@thecolorvibe.com.

Aurora Veterans Advisory Council 5k Fun Run, Walk, Woof and Roll– Sun. 5/29 at 7:30 a.m. 5K Run/Walk, Fun Run. Benefits veterans in need in Aurora, IL. Aurora. 630-899-9021.

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MB Bike the Drive – Sun. 5/29 at 5:30 a.m. Up to 30 mi round trip ride of Lake Shore Drive. Benefits Active Transportation Alliance. Chicago. bikethedrive.org.

MMTT Youth & Elite Triathlon – Sun. 5/29 at 7 a.m.

Swim/Bike/Run. Junior (7-10), Senior (11-16) & Elite (any age) Divisions. Geneva. 630-779-0836.

Race to the Flag 5K Run/Walk – Sun. 5/29 at 8 a.m.

USATF Certified. Ty Warner Park, Westmont. racetotheflag@gmail.com.

SALUTE, INC. 5K/10K Tactical Challenge – Sun. May 29 at 8 a.m. Arlington Hts. Near Miner School.

847-359-8811. www.saluteinc.org Essence of Freedom Run – Mon. 5/30 at 7:45 a.m.

5K/10K Run. USATF certified. Deerfield. essenceoffreedomrun.com.

The Ridge Run – Mon. 5/30 at 8 a.m. 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk, & Youth Mile. Ridge Park, Chicago. 773233-3100.

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

Cori’s Triathlon Sat. 6/4 at 8 a.m.

Promotes healthy habits and physical activity for kids ages 6 – 14.

Oak Brook. 630-990-4233 www.obparks.org/coris

5K Run of Everyday Champions – Sat. 6/4 at 8:30 Take Steps – Sat. 6/4 at 9 a.m. Benefits Crohn’s & Colitis a.m. 5K Run & Kids’ Dash. Mount Prospect. research. Montrose Harbor, Chicago. 773-616-6381.

AVON 39 – Sat. 6/4 thru Sun. 6/5. 2-day 39.3mi. Walk.

Walk to Cure Arthritis – Sat. 6/4 at 6 p.m. 3m/1m Chicago. 888-540-WALK. Walks. Montrose Beach, Chicago. 312-880-4735.

Be a Hero to a Hero 5K Fun Run/Walk – Sat. 6/4 at Zero Prostate Cancer Run/Walk – Sat. 6/4 at 8 a.m.

3 p.m. Crystal Lake. 847-461-9077.

10K Run, 5K Run/Walk, 1 mi Fun Run/Walk & Kids’ Cosley Zoo Run For the Animals – Sat. 6/4 at 7:30 Dash. Benefits ZERO – The End of Prostate Cancer. Joa.m. 5K/10K Run & Kids’ Run. USATF & CARA certified. liet. 888-245-9455.

Benefits Cosley Zoo, Wheaton. 630-510-5135.

Annie Ryan Run – Sun. 6/5 at 9 a.m. 5K Run & 1mi.

Glow 5K Run for Reading – Sat. 6/4 at 8:15 p.m.

Kids Dash. Elmhurst. 312-948-6864.

USATF certified. Naperville. 630-420-3086.

Dan Horyn’s Skokie Swift 5K – Sun. 6/5 at 8:15 Great Steps 4 NF – Sat. 6/4 at 8:30 a.m. 3 mi Walk. a.m.. 5K Run/Walk Run and Kids’ Dash. Skokie. info@ Naperville RiverWalk. 630-945danielmhorynfoundation.org.

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Mid-American Canoe & Kendall County Sweetness Kayak Race – Sun., 6/5 at Run – Sat. 6/4 at 8 a.m. 8K 7 a.m.11 canoe divisions, 8 & 5K Run and 1mi. Walk. kayak divisions and 1 open Yorkville. 630-885-4980. (non-competitive) diviConvenient Updates + Win Prizes!

Maryville Academy 5K sion. Aurora. 630-892-1550.

Valuable local offerings Family Fun Run/Walk www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org for families...and kids!

– Sat. 6/4 at 9 a.m. Des North Shore Classic Half Plaines. 847-294-1982.

Marathon – Sun. 6/5 at 7 a.m.. Half Mudderella – Sat. 6/4. Women’s 5-7 mile marathon & 5K Run. Benefits Misericordia Heart of long obstacle course. Grayslake. Mudderella.com.

Mercy. Highland Park. dlample@ramracing.org.

Run the Ridge 5K/1K Run/Walk – Sat., 6/4 at 8 Pet Walk & Run – Sun. 6/5 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/Walk, a.m. 5K and 1K Run/Walk. Benefits ProActive Kids. 150 Pet Walk, & Kids’ Dash. Hinsdale. 630-323-0251.

Burr Ridge Parkway, Burr Ridge . 630-850-4050. www.

Run for the Roses – Sun. 6/5. 5K and youth race. runtheridge5k.com Roselle. 630-980-2000.

Summertime Stride – Sat. 6/4 at 8:30 a.m. 5K Run/ Run With the Nuns – Sun. 6/5 at 8 a.m.. 5K & Youth Walk & Kids’ Dash. USATF certified. Benefits Honor Dash. Lemont. carriepeters2@sbcglobal.net.

Flight Chicago. Mokena. 708-390-2401.

Running for Hope – Sun. 6/5 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/Walk

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

MONDAY, JULY 4 8:00 A.M. More information at info@warrenvilleparks.org $25.00 ($30.00 After June 17th, Including Race Day) Race kicks off @ Park District Rec Center

630-393-7279

Warrenville Park District, 3S260 Warren Ave, Warrenville 60555

& Kids’ Dash. Benefits Ronald McDonald House at Advocate Children’s Hospital. Oak Lawn. 630-623-5300.

Take Steps – Sun. 6/5 at 10:30 a.m. Benefits Crohn’s & Colitis research. Naperville. 773-616-6381.

United Run for the Zoo – Sun. 6/5 at 7:45 a.m. 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk & Kids’ Races. USATF certified. Benefits Lincoln Park Zoo. Chicago. 312-742-2000.

Chasing the Sun 5K – Thurs. 6/9 at 7 p.m. 5K Run/ Walk & stroller challenge. Benefits educational scholarships. New Lenox. 815-485-4241.

La Grange Rocks – Fri. 6/10. 5K Run/Walk & Kids’ Races. La Grange. 708-579-5898.

Fight for Air Ride – June 10, 11 & 12. 2- or 3-Day Ride, 50 mi./day. Benefits American Lung Assoc. Crystal Lake, IL to Lake Geneva, WI. 312-781-1100. www.

FightForAirRide.org Ben’s Memorial Mile – Sat. 6/11 at 5 p.m. 1mi. Run/ Walk & Kids Runs. Downers Grove North High School.

630-297-7850.

MFS 5K Summer Dash – Sat. 6/11 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/ Walk. Marquette Park, Chicago. 773-884-2245.

Run BeerFit – Sat. 6/11 at 10 a.m. 5K & 1mi. Runs.

Bridgeview. info@runbeerfit.com.

Run for the Stars – Sat. 6/11 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/Walk.

USATF certified. Wheaton. lanceclemens@gmail.com.

Streamwood Stride – Sat. 6/11 at 8:15 a.m. 10K, 5K & Kiddie Races. Streamwood. 630-483-3015.

Trot Against Trafficking 5K – Sat. 6/11 at 8:30 a.m.

5K and 1mi. Run/Walk, and Kids’ Fun Run. USATF Certified. Park Ridge. trotagainsttrafficking@gmail.com.

Waffle 5K Shuffle – Sat. 6/11 at 8:30 a.m. 5K & Fun Run. Wood Dale. 630-595-9333.

Batavia Triathlon/Duathlon – Sun. 6/12. Swim/ Bike/Run or Run/Bike/Run, Youth Splash & Dash, & Kids’ Dash. USATF certified. Batavia. 630-430-9006.

Esprit de She Women’s Triathlon – Sun. 6/12 at 7 a.m. .5 mi Swim, 13.3 mi Bike, & 3.1 mi Run. Naperville. EspritdeShe@lifetimefitness.com.

Tour de Cure – Sun. 6/14 – Site opens at 5 a.m. rides take off at different times. Route Distances: 10M, 20M, 40M, 65M, & 100M. River Edge Park in Aurora. 312346-1805. www.diabetes.org/chicagotour ABC7 Gibbons 5K – Thurs. 6/16 at 6:25 p.m. 5K Run & 3K Walk. Benefits Leukemia Research. Grant Park, Chicago. 847.424.0600.

Daisy Dash – Sun. 6/19 at 8 a.m. 5K & Kids’ Fun Run. Benefits local charities. Clarendon Hills. 773-617-8408.

Father’s Day 5K – Sun. 6/19 at 8:30 a.m. 5K Run/Walk and Kids’ 100m Race. Park Ridge. cpeters@maine207.org.

Lake in the Hills Triathlon – Sun. 6/19 at 6:30 a.m.

1/2mi. Swim/15.5mi. Bike/4mi. Run. Lake in the Hills.

30- 397-9621.

PrairieFest 5K & One Mile Prairie Dog Jog – Sun., 6/19 at 8:30 a.m. Oswego. 630-554-1010. www.oswegolandparkdistrict.org Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate – Sun. 6/19 at 7:30 a.m. 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk, Youth Mile. Benefits YWCA Evanston/North Shore. Evanston.

847-864-8445.

Bike MS: Tour de Farms – Sat. 6/25 – Sun. 6/26 at 7 a.m. Multiple route options, up to 175-mile ride through scenic farmland. NIU, DeKalb. 312-423-1140.

DG 5 Miler – Sun. 6/26. CARA certified. Lincoln Center, Downers Grove. 630-960-7500.

Take Steps – Sun. 6/26 at 5 p.m. Benefits Crohn’s & Colitis research. Glenview. 773-616-6381.

The Chase Des Plaines Park District 5K Run-Walk Sat., 6/18 at 8 a.m.

USATF Certified Benefits DPParks Scholarships 1500 E. Prairie Ave., at Pearson St. www.dpparks.org/chase-5k-2016

Woodridge Rotary Mini Triathlon Sun. 8/14 Main Event (7 a.m.) 250 yd. Swim, 6.2mi. Bike,2 mi. Run Kids’ Event (10:30 a.m.) 100 yd. Swim, 3.1 mi. Bike, 1 mi. Run Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park Woodridge 630-913-0362 www.woodridgerotary.org ~~~

The Chardonnay Run – Sat. 6/18 at 5:00 p.m. 5K run/walk, Wine at the finish line. Grant Park, Chicago.

818-707-8866.

LM5K Family Run/Walk – Sat. 6/18 at 9 a.m. 5K run/ walk. Benefits Lauren Kiefer Memorial Foundation.

Villa Park. jkiefer@dupage88.net.

One Last Race – Sat. 6/18 at 10 a.m. 5K Run/Walk.

Wheaton. onelastrace@hotmail.com.

PR Mile – Sat. 6/18 at 6:20 p.m. 1mi. Run. USATF Certified. Darien. 630-963-0144.

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SAVE THE DATE Firecracker 5K Run/Walk Mon. 7/4 at 8 a.m.

5K and kids’ runs.

Certified {Scenic} Course IL09121-JW Warrenville 630-393-7279 www.warrenvilleparks.org ~~~ 5K Dash N’ Splash Sun. 7/10 at 7:30 a.m.

5K Run/Walk.

Certified Course 5208 Arlington Circle Hanover Park IL, 60133 630-837-2468 www.hpparks.org ~~~

5K 4 Kids 5KRun/Walk, ½ Mi Fun Run, Toddler Trot Thurs., 8/11 at 6 p.m.

Danada Forest Preserve, Wheaton.

Benefits Evangelical Child and Family Agency www.evancfa.org/events/5k4kids.html May/June 2016

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Maximize Precious Minutes with Medical Specialists

By Sue LeBreton

T

aking your child to see a medical specialist dredges up a complex mixture of emotions. Understandably, you worry about the condition that has caused you to seek the assistance of this specialist. Add in your hope that this expert can provide answers. Stir in any intimidation you feel if you are not a medical person and you have a recipe for a stressful interaction.

You can ease your anxiety about this meeting through preparation. If you spend some time before the appointment detailing your child's health history in writing you will demonstrate that you respect the busy schedule of the specialist and you will maximize the benefit of the interaction.

Think of yourself as a fellow detective providing evidence to help the specialist solve your child's case. Remember, even things that seem unrelated to you can be significant to the medical expert.

Err on the side of too much information.

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medical number if applicable and a notation that this was prepared by you on this date.

If your document has multiple pages, number the pages and ensure these identifiers are on each page.

What else should you include in your child's health history? Start at the beginning, no matter the age of your child. Was your pregnancy normal? Was your child born full term? Were there any complications during pregnancy?

Were there any complications during delivery? Was the baby delivered naturally? Did your baby require any medical interventions at birth? Did you breastfeed and if so, for how long? How would you describe your baby?

Fussy? Easy? Do you have other children?

What is the status of their health?

Developmental milestones Note developmental milestones such as when your child first sat, waved goodbye, walked, was toilet trained and talked. If your child is in school, how do they perform academically?

Does your child require any modifications or accommodations at school? Has the teacher noticed any changes or behaviors of concern?

Has your child's eye sight and hearing been tested? Note the results and timing of any such tests.

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Medical interventions Has your child ever been hospitalized? If so, when, for what reason and for how long?

Is your child currently on any medication?

Bring medications with you so that the specialist can confirm dosages. Detail any previous use of medications and why they were discontinued. Remember to document any supplements or alternative therapies. Has your child seen other specialists? Include their names, dates and any follow up that has resulted.

Family history The specialist may be interested in either parent's medical conditions. Include conditions that you experienced even if you have grown out of them. Remember grandparents on both maternal and paternal sides, do they have any medical or psychological issues?

Even if you think these conditions are unrelated, try to give the specialist as much information as possible. This is no time to guard family secrets.

Current concern When did you first become concerned about this issue and why? How often do you see symptoms or behaviors that concern you?

Have you tracked symptoms on a calendar?

You may notice symptoms only on certain

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days of the week or seasonally and that pattern can give the specialist important clues.

The appointment Take a deep breath and reassure yourself that despite the expertise of whomever you are interacting with, you are the expert concerning your child. Give one copy of your carefully prepared heath history to the specialist and keep one for your personal reference.

This will help you stay focused and remember important information. It is easy to forget pertinent details when you are experiencing stress. Also, you can be distracted trying to placate a child who may not want to be there.

Bring a pen and notebook to scribe any instructions or questions you cannot answer in the moment.

Post appointment Open up your original document and add the details of your visit including the doctor's name and any recommendations made. Note any follow up. Try to do this as soon as possible after the visit when your memories are fresh. As you add to your document, are there any questions you forgot to ask? Add them to your document so you have a record to remind you to address them in other visits with this specialist or other appropriate professionals.

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Mid-America Canoe & Kayak Race, Fox Valley.

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May SUNDAY, MAY 1 AUDITION Summer Symphony – Fox Valley Academy of Music Performance is holding auditions for its Summer Symphony & 2016-17 season. Ages 7-18.

Eden Supportive Living, North Aurora. 630-476-9072.

CHILDREN Kohl Children’s Museum Toucha-Truck – Kids experience full-sized versions of their favorite toys. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Ravinia Festival Grounds, Highland Park. Tickets: 847-832-6600.

CONCERT DuPage Chorale – Choral masterworks featuring soloists and DuPage Chorale Orchestra.

7:30 p.m. McAninch Arts Center, Glen Ellyn. 630-9424000.

EXHIBIT Meet This Old House – Enjoy guided access to restricted areas of the Martin Mitchell Mansion.

6-7:30 p.m. Naper Settlement. Tickets: 630-420-6010.

May/June 2016

TOUR Spring Housewalk: Ridgeland Revisited – Visit seven houses built between 1898 & 1916. 1-5 p.m.

Oak Park. 708-848-6755. Fee. TUESDAY, MAY 3 LECTURE Leading Ahead of What’s Next – Bestselling author Geoff Colvin shares how leaders can meet today’s challenges. 7:30-9:30 a.m. Naperville.

Register: 630.-355-4141.

p.m. Tivoli Theatre, Downers Grove. 630-960-7600.

FLORAL Lombard Garden Club Lilac Bush Sale – 16 varieties of bushes & trees available for purchase.

3-7:30 p.m. Lilacia Park, Lombard. 630-268-7001. Also 5/6 at 8 a.m.-5 p.m and 5/7 at 8 a.m.

NATURE Birding DuPage – Learn birding basics on a walk. 7:30 -10 a.m. Willowbrook. 630-942-6200.

FRIDAY, MAY 6 CELEBRATION Nation Public Gardens Day – WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 Spring plantings tour & guest speakers. 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.

ADULTS Mid-Century Mod Cocktail Party – CelCantigny Park, Wheaton. 630-668-5161. ebrate the 50’s & early ‘60s with drinks and throwback CONCERT Battle of the Bands – High schoolers bites. 7 p.m. Elmhurst Historical Museum. compete for the title. 6 p.m. Lisle. 630Register: 630-833-1457. Fee. 353-4306.

KIDs Homeschool AdvenAll New! 100’s of local offerings

CONCERT Glen for families...and kids! tures: Thomas Edison – CreEllyn-Wheaton Chorale – ate a battery-operated STEM The Cloths of Heaven. 7:30 project. 1-3 p.m. Ages 5-12. p.m. College Church, WheaDes Plaines History Center. ton. 630-415-3066. gewcho847-391-5399. Also 5/5 Complete issue and more. Updated daily. rale.org. Also 5/7, 3 p.m.

“A must see!” from 3-5 p.m.

SATURDAY, MAY 7 FAMILY May the FAMILY Kite Festival – Fly Fourth (be with you) – Hear inside a kite, watch demos, enjoy food and entertainjokes, secret references and more in Star Wars film ment. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wheaton. 630-690-4880. clips 7 p.m. Helen Plum Library, Lombard. 630-627-0316.

NATURE Spring Twilight Hike – Enjoy the THURSDAY, MAY 5 unique sights and sounds of a spring evening. 7-8:30 CONCERT FUNDRAISER American English – p.m. Morton Arboretum, Lisle. 630-968-0074.

Beatles tribute band performs. Benefits SEASPAR. 7 NATURE Spring Bird Count – Help with the Na-

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City Events Chicago Kids & Kites Festival – May 7. Build, decorate and fly kites with kits provided at this event (while supplies last). Also enjoy kite demonstrations, face painting, balloon artists, and a candy drop. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Chicago. 312-744-3316.

Polish Constitution Day Parade – May 7. Largest Polish parade outside of Poland. Steps off at 11:30 a.m. tional Audubon Society’s spring bird count. 7 a.m.- 6 p.m. Spring Valley, Schaumburg. 847-985-2100.

PETS Rover Rescue Pet Dog Show – Mixed breeds and purebreds are invited to compete. Bake sale, raffles and silent auction benefit homeless dogs. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Aurora. 630-897-7454.

VOLUNTEER Native Plant Nursery Workday – Help with weeding, watering or collecting and cleaning seed. Ages 12 & up (under 18 w/adult). 8-11 a.m. Blackwell Forest Preserve, Warrenville. 630-206-9630. Also 6/27.

WORKSHOP Blacksmithing 101 – Learn this art in this two-session make antake. 18+. 8-11 a.m. Naper Settlement. Reservations: 630-420-6010. Also 3/14.

SUNDAY, MAY 8 Happy Mother’s Day TUESDAY, MAY 10 LECTURE Fashion Forward – Hear the factors that influenced early 20th century fashion.7-8 p.m.

Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oak Brook. Register: 630206-9566. Fee. FRIDAY, MAY 13 FAMILY Anderson Pest Solutions Insect Zoo – See exotic insects up close. 10 a.m-Noon. DuPage Childrens Museum. 630-637-8000.

GARDEN Flower Sale – Annuals, hanging baskets, accent plants, vegetables & more. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Bloomingdale Garden Club. 630-329-4598. Also 5/14.

SPORTS Fishing 101 for Families– Learn fish ecology& identification, plus fishing techniques & regulations. Ages 6-17 w/adult. Blackwell. Register: 630933-7248. Also 5/21 at St. James Farm ,6/3 at Herrick Lake, 6/10 at Mayslake & 6/26 at Pratt’s Wayne Woods.

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Chicago. 773-745-7799.

Book Expo America – May 11-13. The leading book and author event comes to Chicago. McCormick Place, Chicago.

Bookexpoamerica.com.

Chicago Gospel Music Festival – June 3-4. Hear some of the world’s best gospel choirs and soloists. Millennium Park, Chicago. cityofchicago.org.

Chicago Blues Fest – June 10-12. Largest free Blues Festival in the world. Grant Park, Chicago. 312-744-5000.

Printers Row Lit Fest – June 11-12. Largest free outdoor literary festival in the Midwest. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Chicago. 312-919-9329.

Puerto Rican Festival & Parade – June 16-19. This celebration of Puerto Rican culture, music, entertainment. Parade at 2 p.m. on Saturday. Humboldt Park, Chicago. 773-584-6684.

Gold Coast Art Fair – June 18-19. 300 artists from around the world. Demonstrations, live music & fun art projects help make this one of the top juried art festivals in the country. Grant Park, Chicago. 847-926-4300.

Chicago Food Truck Fest – June 25-26. Enjoy entertainment and food from 45 food trucks at this family-friendly festival SATURDAY, MAY 14 ANIMALS Tails on the Trails – One of only 2 days the arboretum is open to dogs, with hikes, demonstrations, games & vendors. 7 a.m.-sunset. Morton Arboretum, Lisle. 630-968-0074.

FAMILY Kite Fly & Touch-a-Truck – Contests, trucks, mass kite launch & more. 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Springfield Park, Bloomingdale. 630-529-3650.

FAMILY Lilac Garden Party at the Library – Family entertainment, adult and kids crafts, refreshments. Helen Plum Library, Lombard. 630-627-0316.

SHOW Gluten Free & Allergy Friendly Expo – Samples, coupons, and classes with more than 100 vendors. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Schaumburg. 630-473-3202.

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SUNDAY, MAY 15 FAMILY Norwegian Constitution Day Parade – Children’s activities, refreshments, entertainment before parade. 12 p.m. Park Ridge. 847-823-7596.

LECTURE History Speaks: Hops and History.

“Chicago by the Pint” author Denese Neu’s shares about Chicagoland’s beer history, followed by samplings and appetizers. 4-6:30 p.m. Naper Settlement.

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. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Chicago. 312-600-8539.

Adler Planetarium – “What is a Planet.” Through January 8, 2017. Learn how scientists define worlds near and far. Chicago. 312-922-7827.

The Art Institute of Chicago – “America after the Fall: Painting in the 1930s.” 6/5 through 9/18. Exhibition of 50 works by artists of the 1930s including Edward Hopper, Georgia O’Keeffe and Grant Wood. Chicago. 312-443-3600.

Field Museum of Natural History – “China’s First Emperor and His Terracotta Warriors.”Through 1/8/17. Chicago.

312-922-9410.

Lincoln Park Zoo – “Locally Sourced.” Experience local music and food at Café Brauer on the zoo’s Nature Boardwalk. Wednesdays, 6/1-8/31. Chicago. 312-742-2000.

Museum of Science & Industry – “Summer Brain Games.” Sign up online for hands-on travel-related science activities that you complete at home. Receive eight weekly assignments with instructions. 6/16-8/13. Chicago. 773684-1414.

Rush Hour Concerts – Free drink reception and classical music performances. Tuesdays, 6/1-8/30 at 5:15p.m. St. James Cathedral, Chicago. 312-640-7418.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 FAMILY Nature Hike – Free guided walk. Ages 18 & up. 9-10 a.m. Glacial Ridge of Churchill Woods Forest Preserve, Glen Ellyn. Register: 630-858-2462.

THURSDAY, MAY 19 LECTURE Making Music and Making It the Industry - Mindi Abair will share her knowledge and experiences about the music industry .Genesee Theatre . 7 P.M. Waukegan.. 847-263-6300.

FRIDAY, MAY 20 CONCERT Isn’t It Romantic? – Tower Chorale performs songs from 1930s Broadway. 7:30 p.m. Nazareth Academy, LaGrange Park. 708-580-0997. Also 5/22.

CONCERT West Suburban Home School Band –Annual Spring Concert. 7 p.m. Edman Memorial Chapel, Wheaton College. (not a function of Wheaton College) Free admission. 630-231-6155.

GARDENING Midwest Pond & Koi Society – Learn about orchids for your pond. Bohemian Crystal, Westmont. 312-409-2081.

SATURDAY, MAY 21 FAMILY Kite Day – Bring your own, or buy a kit and learn to fly from the experts. 10 a.m-2 p.m. Glenview. 847-724-5670.

FAMILY Railway Post Office Weekend – See how railroads played a major role in the handling of the U.S. mail. Illinois Railway Museum, Union. 815923-4000. irm.org. Also 5/22.

FESTIVAL Glen Ellyn Vintage Auto Fest – Vintage cars, plus talks, tours, and food. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Glen Ellyn. 630-469-1867.

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KIDS Nature Navigators: Monarch Madness – Butterfly-related explorations, hands-on material & nature hike. Ages 6-9. 1-3 p.m. Lake View Nature Center, Oakbrook Terrace. Register: 630-941-8747.

NATURE Spring Bird Walks – Spot birds with an expert guide. 8-10:30 a.m. Morton Arboretum, Lisle. 630-968-0074.

VOLUNTEER Annual DuPage River Sweep – Help remove debris and restore areas near streams of DuPage River. 9 a.m.-Noon. Lisle. 630-428-4500 (ext. 121).

SUNDAY, MAY 22 GARDENING Spring Koi & Goldfish Auction – Includes a silent auction for pond equipment. Lyonsville Congregational Church, Indian Head Park.

312-409-2081.

FRIDAY, MAY 27 FAMILY SMART Café Game Night – Come play a game. 5 -7:30 p.m. DuPage Childrens Museum. 630637-8000.

SATURDAY, MAY 28 ADULTS Honor Our Veterans Dance – For singles over 40. 7 p.m. First Church of Lombard. nhnews. events@gmail.com.

FAMILY IL Railroad Museum - The summer season begins! Steam or Diesel and Electric trains will operate all three days. Active Military personnel and their families admitted FREE with MILITARY ID. Illinois Railway Museum, Union. 815-923-4000. irg.org. Also, 5/29 & 5/30.

SUNDAY, JUNE 5 FAMILY Frontier Kite Fly Festival – Learn-tofly lessons, demonstrations, live music, candy drops and more. 10 a.m-4 p.m. Frontier Sports Complex, Naperville. 630-848-5000.

FAMILY Mid-America Canoe & Kayak Race – Watch this 10-mile long competition on the Fox River. 9 a.m. Mount St. Mary Park, St. Charles. 630859-8606.

SPORT Fishing by Kayak – Intermediate paddling clinic and learn how to fish from a kayak. Ages 14 & up.

9-11 a.m.Hidden Lake, Downers Grove. 630-933-7248.

SATURDAY, JUNE 11 ART Geneva Lake Arts Foundation Paint-In – Join artists painting & answering questions. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Lake Geneva. 262-249-7988. Also 6/12.

FESTIVAL Lombard Ale Fest – 80+ craft beers from around the country plus Chicagoland food trucks. Live Music. Lombard. info@LombardAleFest.com.

FAMILY Spring Valley Country Fair – Discover the charm of a community farm in the late 19th century. Food, music & more. 12-4 p.m. Schaumburg. 847985-2100.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8 FAMILY Nature Hike – Free guided walk. Ages 18 & up. 9-10:30 a.m. Churchill Woods Forest Preserve, Glen Ellyn. Register: 630-858-2462.

SUNDAY, JUNE 12 FAMILY Batavia Ice Cream Social – Games, music, soap box derby and more. 3 –7 p.m. Batavia Riverwalk, Batavia. info@bataviaflagday.org.

THURSDAY, JUNE 9 CONCERT SHiNDiG! – Enjoy the grooviest music of the 60’s at this free concert. 7-9 p.m. Sunshine Park, Willowbrook. 773-899-2720.

MONDAY, JUNE 13 FAMILY Patriotic Pop-Up Chorus Rehearsal – Rehearse patriotic songs to be performed on June 14. 7 p.m. Batavia United Methodist Church, Batavia. info@bataviaflagday.org.

SPORTS Golf Tournament – Bob Nelson Junior Golf Tournament. 9-hole stroke play with boys and girls divisions. 12 p.m. Register by 6/1. 630963-1306.

FRIDAY, JUNE 10 FAMILY The Great Scott: Comedy & Illusion Show – Magic show with audience participation. 7 p.m.

Helen Plum Library, Lombard. Tickets: 630-627-0316.

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JUNE FRIDAY, JUNE 3 FAMILY Summer Kick-Off – A showcase of summer programs with water park fun, contests & more. 5-10 p.m. Bensenville. 630-766-7015.

FUNDRAISER Golfing For Good – A day of golfing with raffles, games, auction, dinner & more. Benefits St. Charles Kiwanis and Lazarus House. Mill Creek Golf Club, Geneva. kiwanisofsthcharles.org.

SATURDAY, JUNE 4 CHILDREN Pixie Fairies & Pirates on the Farm – Themed train rides, petting zoo & more. 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Siegel’s Cottonwood Farm, Lockport. 815741-2693. Also 6/5.

PETS LaGrange Pet Parade – A celebration of pets with floats, bands, and animals. 8:30-11:30 a.m.

LaGrange. 847-480-9500.

SALE Outdoor Flea Market – Clean out your garage and make some money. Or come out to find a bargain. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sportsplex, Darien. Pre-register to sell: 630-968-6400.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15 CONCERT Jazz in the Park – Glen Ellyn Jazz Ensemble performs Big Band tunes. 7 – 9 p.m. Maryknoll Park, Glen Ellyn. 630-858-2462.

THURSDAY, JUNE 16 CONCERT Music at Mayslake – Elmhurst College Jazz Band performs. Ages 10 & up. 7:30-9 p.m.

Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oak Brook. 630-206-9566.

FRIDAY, JUNE 17 CONCERT Naper Nights – Fortunate Sons (CCR tribute band) and Mr. Blotto (blend of hard rock, southern, folk and country rock) perform. 6-10 p.m.

Naper Settlement. 630-420-6010.

FAMILY Magic, Music & Cars! – A family night of entertainment, including a movie in the park. 5:30 p.m. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630-668-5161.

GARDENING Midwest Pond & Koi Society – Learn about filtration components for your pond. Bohemian Crystal, Westmont. 312-409-2081.

SATURDAY, JUNE 18 CONCERT Naper Nights – Beggars Banquet (Rolling Stones tribute band) and American English (Beatles tribute band) perform an outdoor concert.

6-10 p.m. Naper Settlement. 630-420-6010.

FAMILY America’s Cardboard Cup Regatta – Competitors build and race their boats. Crystal Lake.

Cardboardcupinfo@gmail.com.

FAMILY Chicago Day – Commemorating the last day of streetcar service in Chicago 56 years ago. Celebrate the past as you ride streetcars, trolleys & more.

Illinois Railway museum, Union. 815-923-4000. irm.org SUNDAY, JUNE 19 Happy Father’s Day AUTO Father’s Day Car Show – Vintage, antique and classic automobiles on display. Oakbrook Center. 630-573-0700.

MONDAY, JUNE 20 FUNDRAISER Midwest Golf Celebrity Pro-Am – Sports celebrities matched with amateur foursomes for 18 holes. Includes lunch, cocktails & dinner/auction. Benefits Special Olympics Illinois. 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Royal Fox Country Club, St. Charles. 630-377-7250.

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FRIDAY, JUNE 24 MOVIE – Cinderella – Fun family film under the stars. 8:45 p.m. Darien Community Park. 630-9686400.

SATURDAY, JUNE 25 FAMILY Vintage Baseball Exhibition – See baseball played by the rules of 1858. 12-3 p.m. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630-668-5161.

SHOW FitExpo Chicago – Fitness celebrities, challenges, vendors, & classes. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Rosemont. 888-348-3976. Also 6/26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

SUNDAY, JUNE 26 CONCERT Summer Symphony Concert – Fox Valley Academy and Philharmonic perform classic American Pops. 4:30 p.m. St. Charles. 630-476-9072.

MONDAY, JUNE 27 FUNDRAISER “Play For the Cure” Golf Outing – Outing includes lunch, 18 holes of golf. Benefits breast cancer research & education 11 a.m. Wilmette.

312-926-7133.

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TUESDAY, JUNE 14 CHILDREN Now You See Me, Now You Don’t – Art, games and outdoor exploration. Ages 4-7. 9-11 a.m. Lake View Nature Center, Oakbrook Terrace. Register: 630-941-8747. Also 6/15.

CONCERT Flag Day 100th Anniversary Celebration – Patriotic concert with Batavia Riverwalk glowing with 1,777 luminarias. 7 – 9 p.m. Batavia Riverwalk, Batavia. info@bataviaflagday.org

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OnGoing ADULTS Vino van Gogh Paint & Drink – Exercise your creativity through weekly painting events across the suburbs hosted by local restaurants. Register at www.VinoGogh.com.

ADULTS Social Groups – Meet singles over 40 at dances, game nights, karaoke, book club, dinners, entertainment. New Horizons Singles, newhorizons2. com or 312-805-6706.

AUTO Classic Car Show – Classic cars line the downtown streets. Live entertainment. 6-9 p.m. Fri. 5/15-9/2 (not 6/24). Downers Grove. 630-725-0991.

CHILDREN Toys: The Inside Story – Hands-on exhibit explores what makes toys tick. 5/18-9/4. Kohl Children’s Museum, Glenview. 847-832-6600.

CONCERT Free performances – Steel drum, zydeco, rock & more. 3 p.m. Cantigny Park, Wheaton.

630-668-5161. Sun., 5/29-6/12 & 6/26. Also 5/30.

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sical, big band, jazz, pop and classical rock. 6/268/20. Sat. at 7:30 p.m. & Sun. at 4 p.m. George Williams College of Aurora University, Lake Geneva.

262-245-8501.

FAMILY Street Fair & Cruisin’ Nights –Themed classic car & motorcycle nights. Thurs., 6/2-8/25.

Downtown Westmont. 630-829-WEST. FAMILY Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides –30-minute ride around Kline Creek Farm. Noon- 3 p.m. Sun., 5/16/26. Kline Creek Farm, West Chicago. 630-876-5900.

FAMILY Movie Nights – Watch family-friendly films on an outdoor big screen. Wed., 6/15-8/10. 7-9 p.m. Oakbrook Center. 630-573-0700.

FAMILY Thursday Family Nights – Live music, kid-friendly fare, and entertainment. 5-8 p.m. Thurs. through June. Morton Arboretum, Lisle. 630-968-0074.

FAMILY Uniquely Thursdays – Live music, food, giveaways, & family fun. Thurs., 6/9- 8/11, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Burlington Park, Hinsdale. 630-323-3952-3059.

HEALTH Wednesday Walking Club – Walk around Naper Settlement. Record minutes to earn reward tickets to museum events. 8-9 a.m. Wed. Register: 630-420-6010.

KIDS Afternoon Adventures – Experience history, art, dance & nature. Ages 5-12. Wed., 6/22-8/10. 1-3 p.m.

Des Plaines History Center. Register: 847-391-5399.

KIDS After School Adventures – Learn about animals & habitats. Dress for outdoors. Ages 6-9. Mon., 5/9-5/23. 4-5:30 p.m. Lake View Nature Center, Oakbrook Terrace. Register: 630-627-6100.

KIDS Farm Chores – Learn about chores and family life in the 1890’s through a variety of activities.

Mon. & Thurs., 6/6- 8/29. 11:30-3:30 p.m. Kline Creek farm, West Chicago. 630-876-5900.

MUSIC Family Concert Series – Different live band each week. Tue. 5/31-8/23 at 7 p.m. Fishel Park, Downers Grove. 630-963-0575.

NATURE Fullersbird Fridays – A naturalistled hike to discover diversity of birds in spring. Ages 18 & up. Fri. 5/6 & 5/20. 7:30-9:30 a.m. Fullersburg Woods, Oak Brook. 630-850-8112.

SHOW 24th Annual Koi Show and Trade Show – Vendor exhibits for ponds, water gardening, pond equipment & seminars. 6/24-26. The MAX, McCook.

STAGE Monty Python’s SPAMALOT – Musical comedy about King Arthur’s search for the Holy Grail. 6/3-19. Brightside Theatre, Naperville. 630447-8497.

VOLUNTEER Restoration Workdays – Help clear and clean the forest preserves of DuPage County.

Check for schedule: dupageforest.com.

VOLUNTEER Alzheimer’s Assoc. Community Representatives – Generate awareness about Alzheimer’s through community education programs and health fairs. 847-779-6948 May/June 2016

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Upon entering, you can't help but smell the welcoming aroma of freshly baked food and immediately feel ready to indulge in remarkably flavorful dishes, such as the Onion Soup Au Gratin, 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. Our traditional bistro is perfect for your next special event, rehearsal dinner or business gathering! Mon Ami Gabi has two private rooms available seven days a week for brunch, lunch, dinner, and cocktail receptions. Semi-private dining is available as well for parties of 60 to 100 guests with the entire restaurant seating parties up to 250 guests. Let us take care of the details and give you the time to enjoy.To inquire, contact Jessica Cavanah at jcavanah@leye.com or call 630-472-1900. Open for lunch and dinner seven days a week. Weekend Brunch available Saturday 11:30am - 3:00pm; Sunday 10:30am - 3:00pm. Chef Events! Monthly French Classics Cooking Classes on Saturday, May 21 and June 18 from 10:00am-12:00pm.To secure a spot, please call 630-472-1900.

Vino Thai Vino Thai serves up healthy and fresh Thai cuisine. Ever since 1990, Vino Thai has provided customers with the finest and freshest tasting Thai food in a pleasurable dining atmosphere. Signature dishes include Grilled Salmon, Crunchy Basil, Crazy Noodles and Basil Chicken. Dine in - Carry Out. Vino Thai is located in East Gate Commons, 3825 E. Main St., St. Charles, IL 60174. Open every day for lunch and dinner. For reservations call 630-443-8461. vinothai.com

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Houlihan’s We’re an American restaurant and bar serving quality food and drinks. Our menu is designed for modern lifestyles, with small-andlarge portion entrees, vegetarian options, and nutritive whole foods throughout – all made from scratch. Patio weather is here! Join us soon for our $3.95 happy apps and drink specials. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. Brunch on Sundays from 10am-2pm at our Park Ridge location.

Catch 35 Seafood & Steaks Discover Fresh New Seafood and Premium Steak Creations at Catch 35 Naperville. Located in the heart of Downtown Naperville’s shopping district, drop in at Catch 35 for mouthwatering ocean fresh Atlantic salmon wedge salad, Maine butter poached lobster rolls, or a Classic burger with melted cheese, tomatoes, onions, pickles, and tangy turf sauce with House-cut fries a few lunch options at an amazing value offered at Catch 35 for lunch MondaySaturday starting at 11:30 a.m.

Catch 35 is a true Seafood and Steak house that offers the freshest seafood in season like Halibut, Fresh Alaskan Crab, Wild Salmon variety, Mahi, as well as dry and wet-aged Premium Steaks. Be sure to take advantage of weekly bar specials and live Jazz music (Chicago only)! Reserve your table today at www.catch35.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Google+. Locations: 35 W. Wacker, Chicago, 312-346-3500 and 35 S. Washington, Naperville, 630-717-3500.

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50-meter pool with 25-meter L shape • Zero depth walk in wading pool Water play features • Diving well with two 1 meter boards and a 3-meter diving board • Drop slide Sand play area • Swim & Diving lessons, private lessons, swim team, birthday parties and more!

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