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Vietnam Memorial comes to town
The new 2,527-square-foot spray park, partially funded by the Village of Bensenville, is a safe play area containing structures with flowing, misting and jetting mechanisms guaranteed to offer entertainment, physical activity and family fun. The park district is taking reservations for splash pad and water park parties and rental at 630-766-7015, ext. 2003. Weekday and Saturday group swim lessons and private lessons are offered at the Bensenville Water Park. Make sure to sign up early to secure the days and times that are convenient for you.
The Pub at White Pines
White Pines Golf Club & Banquets
500 W. Jefferson, Bensenville 630-766-0304 x2 | whitepinesgolf.com
White Pines Golf Club & Banquets will be debuting their new pub style bar and restaurant this spring. Come experience the new food and spirits menu which will offer fresh and healthier food choices and a variety of wine and craft beer. This transformation include a 12-seat bar with adjacent high top tables. The current operation will be a destination that will serve lunch and dinner year-round. Eat great food, watch sporting events, and enjoy drinks with friends at The Pub at White Pines.
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The Wall That Heals, the traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, will be on display in Bensenville June 20-23 at Redmond Park. The Wall will be open to the public around the clock from Thursday, June 20 through Sunday, June 23. Many volunteers are still needed to assist visitors to the Wall and to keep vigil around the clock, please call 630-7668888 to volunteer.
Food pantry open to families in need The Bensenville Wood Dale Food Pantry is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Faith United Church of Christ, 192 S. Center Street. Families from the Bensenville/Wood Dale area may come once per month. All families are accepted with a proof of residency. For more information, contact Dave Sloan at 630-309-1001.
Church hosts dinner, triple ‘T’ auction First United Methodist Church in Bensenville is hosting a spaghetti dinner at 5:30 p.m. May 4 at the church, 328 South Church Road. A Triple T Auction of time, treasure or talent begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are $7 in advance or $9 at the door. Kids under 3 are free. There are also family discounts. Call susan at 630337-4685 for more information.
In This Issue New library ‘Play’ program .........pg 3 New inductees to Wall of Fame..pg 5 Summer Celebration carnival ....pg 6 Music in Park lineup ...................pg 9 Civil War weekend ......................pg 10
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Paint the Town Read is the Library’s very own summer reading program - for everyone! And you set your own reading goals! Once you reach your goal, you will receive a prize and be entered into our grand prize drawing. You have until July 31 to reach your goal. To sign-up, visit the Library after June 1.
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200 S. Church Road Bensenville, IL 60106 www.benlib.org 630-766-4642 Mon-Thurs. .............. 9 am-9 pm Friday ....................... 9 am-5 pm Saturday................... 9 am-5 pm Sunday......................1 pm-5 pm
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Alan Herff, President Norbert Banaszynski, Vice Pres. Susan Z. Diamond, Treasurer Nancy Gonzales, Secretary Kim Glomp Tina McCauley Nancy S. Rizzo Jill Rodriguez, Library Director *new Trustees to be seated May 20
Coffee & Current Events Have opinions on hot button issues? Want to discuss issues affecting our community? The Library will hold a discussion of current events and other topics. Bring your opinions! Coffee will be served. Contact David Sieffert for additional information at 630-766-4642.
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Join us Saturday, June 1, anytime between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for our Paint the Town Read Kick-Off Event! This year’s event is a paint-a-palooza! After registering for Paint the Town Read, kids are invited to create a masterpiece at one of our paint stations. Anyone who registers during our kick-off celebration will be eligible to win a family pool pass to the Bensenville Park District!
Thursdays in the Garden Our popular Thursdays in the Garden series is back! All programs begin at 7 p.m. and will be held in the Library’s Garden of Knowledge (we’ll move inside if the weather is bad). No registration is required to attend!
June 6 - Book Exchange Party June 13 - Art from Your Garden Special Guest: Storyteller Nancy Newlin June 20 - Beads and Books in the Garden June 27 - A Celebration of the Garden of Knowledge
featuring the Alliance Brass Quintet (with Bensenville’s own Chris O’Hara).
Book Sale Saturday, May 4 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Hardbound books $1.00 Paperbacks $.40 each or 3/$1.00 VIP Sale: Very Important Bensensenville Patron Friday, May 3 - must have your Bensenville Library card! 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. - $5 donation
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Will and Revocable Living Trust Workshop Have you ever been curious about the differences between a Will and a Revocable Living Trust? Confused or do you even know where to start? Join Larry Simonson on Tuesday, June 25 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. to learn the advantages and disadvantages of both documents. This is an informational workshop with no strings attached. For any questions, call the library at (630) 766-4642. N e w s
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Children between the ages of 2 and 5 years old are invited to join us Fridays at 10:30 a.m. for Park Play, the Library’s outdoor playgroup. Each week the Library will be at a different neighborhood park for an hour of outdoor play. Socialize with other families while enjoying sunshine, fresh air, as well as active, manipulative, and sensory play. Registration is requested but not required to attend.
June 14 - Sunset Park June 21 - Mohawk Park June 28 - Pines Park For July and August dates, see our Summer Program Guide!
LEGO Club - June 11 to July 30 Join us every Tuesday at 1 p.m. for an hour of LEGO building fun. LEGO Club is a drop-in program and registration is not required to attend. Twentyfive builders will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Saturday Builders - Every Saturday Join Youth Services from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. to craft your own creations with our selection of LEGO building basics. No registration required to attend!
This after-hours event will feature a showing of Lego Batman: The Movie - DC Superheroes Unite, followed by a special building challenge. Space is limited, registration is required. To register, contact Youth Services at 630766-4642.
Explore Bensenville’s history as you tour a log home built in the 1840s. Now located on Wood Street between the Library and the Park District, this structure was the original home of one of Bensenville’s founding families, the Korthauers.
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Family Movie Night Join the Bensenville Library the first Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Bensenville Theatre for a showing of our favorite family films. Admission to the show is free! May 7 The Pirates! Band of Misfits June 4 Frankenweenie
Jim Gill, an award-winning musician and author, offers more than a show to watch - it’s an opportunity for active play! In concert, Jim bangs out energetic rhythms on his banjo while everyone claps, jumps, dances, and even sneezes, along to the silly and inspiring musical games that he creates. Join the Youth Department on
LEGO Block Party - June 21 at 6 p.m.
The Korthauer Log House will be open to the public from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 19.
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Based on the Book Join the Library every third Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Bensenville Theatre for a showing of our favorite films based on books. Admission to the show is free.
May 16 - Silver Linings Playbook June 20 - Anna Karenina
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Creative Creatures Calling all crafters! Stop by the Library anytime on Saturdays for Creative Creatures! Each week Miss Dana will have a different project for young crafters to complete as well as a variety of materials for kids to use for their own creations. No registration required for this program, and walk-ins are welcome!
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David Shimanek, President Mary Rivera, Vice President Dave Sbertoli, Secretary Dorothy Lange Thomas Lawler David Vogel Laura Wassinger
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Dr. Kathie Pierce, Superintendent Mr. Todd Leden, Principal Ms. Jane Lawnicki, Director of Business Operations
Calendar Reminders Thursday, May 2 27th Annual Fenton Art Festival Monday, May 6 Spring Choral Concert 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 8 Spring Band Concert 7:00 p.m. Sunday, May 19 Commencement (Ticket Required)
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Each year, Fenton administrators and faculty select senior students who represent Fenton’s Finest. This honor is based on dependability, service, scholarship, leadership and citizenship. The following students were named Fenton’s Finest for the 2012-2013 school year: Rishi Amin
Aleksandra Kukielko
Lauren Rourk
Thalia Anguiano
Juliana Lasala
Haley Sabala
Maria Arianas
Freddy Lavric
Daniella Sanchez
Stephanie Bennett
Melissa Lehmann
Clare Santos Gacad
Shannon Blum
Alyssa Luby
Toral Shastri
Carlos Campos
Pawel Makuch
Wade Smith
Leah Casey
Stephanie Marcotte
Peyton Sopoci
Karina De Casas
Stephanie Medina
Konrad Stanuch
Taryn Deirmenjian
David Patton
Sarah Summers
Jose Diaz
Lidoines Pelaez
Kimberly Taylor
Gissel Garcia
Brenda Pena
Tyler Troly
Emily Hernandez
Alexandra Prejzner
Adriana Tronco
Nicole Higgins
Hope Quarles
Kaitlyn Vines
Victoria Jablonski
April Ralph
Patrick Wilk
Ben Jalowiec
Beata Rapacz
Alisa Wolter
Laura Jennison
Dan Remus
Victoria Zakrzewski
Jacob Johnsen
Kayla Reyes
Dance Force Wins IDTA State Title
Congratulations to the Fenton Dance Force on winning the IDTA Class AA Hip Hop Championship for the second consecutive year. The team also placed third in the Pom/Dance category. Victoria Parenti placed 15th out of 45 dancers during the solo competition. The members of the Dance Force are pictured below with their trophies and Coaches Payton and Snyder.
May 20 - 22 Final Exams Summer School Session 1 June 10 - 27 The District 100 Board of Education will hold regular business meetings on May 20 and June 24 at 7:00 p.m. in the board room at Fenton Community High School. Parents and community members are invited to attend. *Board members at the time of printing this newsletter.
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Congratulations to the Fenton High School Special Olympics co-ed basketball team on winning the Division 4 High School State Competition. The tournament was held at the Horton Field House on the campus of Illinois State University in Bloomington March 15-16. The team defeated Southside 31-25 in the first round of competition and Waubonsie Valley 50-36 to win the state title. This is the third consecutive year that the team has qualified for the state competition and their first title.
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2013 Wall of Fame Inductess Honored On March 21, HGTV host, Monica (Mcgee) Pederson, Class of 1988, and global philanthropist, Nick Falco, Class of 1983, were inducted into the Fenton Alumni Wall of Fame.
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Nick Falco has committed over 26 years to global charitable outreach for those in need. He is the executive director of the MDTR Foundation and vice president of Kids Around the World. His work with both organizations has raised and distributed over $25 million to those in need around the world. In November 2012, Nick brought Kids Around the World to Fenton High School where he organized students to pack of 57,000 meals for children in Margibi, Liberia. The Fenton Alumni Wall of Fame was established in 1995 by the District 100 Board of Education and honors the achievements and contributions of the school’s most outstanding alumni. Applications for the 2015 Wall of Fame can be found on the Alumni page of the Fenton High School website at: www.fenton100.org. B e n s e n v i l l e
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May 16-19 Bensenville Town Square 12 S. Center Street
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Patty Reyes, President Kathie Bossier, Vice Pres. Jorge Sanchez, Treasurer Nancy Quinn, Secretary Bob Laudadio Rev. Luis F. Reyes Cindee Hazen Dr. James Stelter, Superintendent * at time of printing; new board to be seated by May 7.
Directory of Schools
Blackhawk Middle School 630-766-2601 Perry Finch Principal Sarah Humboldt, Asst. Principal Tarah Fowler, Asst. Principal W. A. Johnson School 630-766-2605 Madelyn Di Rienzo-Devers, Principal Mohawk School 630-766-2604 Madelyn Di Rienzo-Devers, Principal Tioga School 630-766-2602 Nicole Robinson, Principal David Rojas, Principal
Celebrate the end of the school year and the beginning of summer vacation! 25% of all ride ticket proceeds benefit District 2 school PTAs and community projects.
Games! Rides! Food! Fun for all ages! 4-10 p.m. Thursday May 16; 4-11 p.m. Friday, May 17 noon-11 p.m. Saturday, May 18; noon-10 p.m. Sunday, May 19 Unlimited Ride Special-$20: 5-10 p.m. Thursday or noon to 4 p.m. Saturday Mega Pass = Unlimited Rides, All 4 days! --$45 pre-sale or $50 during the event. Contact: District 2 office, 210 S. Church Road, by May 11 for presale MIDWAY BY ALL-AROUND AMUSEMENT www.allaroundamusementsinc.com
Johnson-Mohawk Principal Announces Retirement District 2 Principal Madelyn Di Rienzo-Devers notified the Board of Education March 20 that she intends to retire at the end of the school year after a 35-year career as an educator. Mrs. Di Rienzo-Devers was an outstanding principal at Mohawk School for 13 years, earning the 2011 National Blue Ribbon Award and the Illinois Spotlight School Award for five years. She worked tirelessly this year to oversee the transition of Mohawk community into the new Johnson School, serving as principal of both schools. “My career in education has been
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most fulfilling, especially the past 13 years as principal. The years have been filled with students, families, and staff members that have enriched my life in so many ways. I will always look back with fondness,” Mrs. Di Rienzo-Devers said. The District has hired a search firm to assist in finding co-principal candidates to replace Mrs. Di RienzoDevers next school year. A team consisting of teachers, administrators, parents and board members will interview candidates this spring. The new co-principals of Johnson School are expected to join the District July 1. N e w s
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Construction to Begin on 2nd Addition at Tioga Construction on the second addition of Tioga School is set to begin in May after the Board of Education on April 3 approved the first round of contracts for the $10.5 million project.
Support public art projects at each of the new schools, Tioga and Johnson, and preserve your family name in history by purchasing special Legacy Bricks.
The new construction includes a twostory classroom wing, which mirrors the first two wings, and a ‘contemplation bridge’ connecting the new wing to the existing wing on the second floor. The addition will also include a cafeteria and space for a future community room.
Your custom order can include up 3 lines of 13 characters each. The bricks will be installed in Legacy Plazas at each school. Each brick costs $50, with proceeds supporting a public art project that will be developed to commemorate the opening of the new schools and celebrate the history of the old schools. For more information, contact Terry Ryan, at 630-766-5940 ext.1105 or visit www.bsd2.org/bricks
Architectural artifacts from the original Tioga School and from Chippewa School will be installed in the cafeteria, around the building and in the courtyard gardens that are located between the classroom wings. The addition, scheduled to be open for students in August 2014, is funded by a portion of the Illinois Capital Development Grant and existing funds.
Blackhawk Presents ‘Willy Wonka Jr.’
Blackhawk Middle School presents ‘Willy Wonka Jr.’ for the spring musical, with three performances May 17-18 in the middle school auditorium. The ‘junior’ production features the favorite songs from the Broadway production in a shorter show. Directed by Doug Orlyk and produced by Tara Kawa, the show involves dozens of students performing on stage and working behind the scenes in what may be their first theatrical production experience.
Blackhawk Band Earns Highest Rating Congratulations to the 7th and 8th Grade Band at Blackhawk Middle School, directed by Bill Winters, for earning the highest rating at the Illinois Grade School Music Association District Festival March 16. Blackhawk was one of 11 bands performing. They earned the highest of three ratings for their performance, which was judged by music educators. Sixty-five students participate in band. B e n s e n v i l l e
The jazz band will also perform. Showtimes are 7 p.m. May 17 and 18 with a matinee at 2 p.m. May 18.
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Due to requests from our business community, sponsorship opportunities will be available. For information on Music In The Park sponsorships or to be a restaurant vendor, call 630-766-8888.
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Morris Bartlett Robert Jarecki Martin O’Connell Susan Janowiak JoEllen Ridder Henry Wesseler
Village Clerk
Ilsa Rivera Trujillo
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Michael Cassady *Trustees at time of printingdoes not reflect April 9 election
Community Yard Sale Weekend June 20-23 As part of Clean & Green Weekend residents are encouraged to clean up and cash in by holding home yard sales the weekend of June 20-23! The more yard sales held, the more ‘buyers’ will come to our community. To host a yard sale during this time complete a yard sale application and obtain a free yard sale permit from Village Hall, at 12 South Center Street or online at www.bensenville.il.us. For more information call 630-594-1010. 8
More than just a concert, the weekly Wednesday night town festival includes dinner and dessert offerings from Bensenville restaurants, Classic Cars Night, free carriage rides and an artists drawing caricatures. Remember to support local charities and civic organizations with the 50/50 split-the-pot.
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June 12
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Heartache Tonight
A Salute To The Eagles
June 19
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Chicago Tribute Anthology
The Chicago Experience
June 26
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The New Invaders
The Ultimate 60's Flashback
July 10
7:30
R Gang
Motown, R&B
July 17
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Kashmir
The Led Zeppelin Show
July 24
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7th Heaven
Chicagoland #1 Festival Band
July 31
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Peter Oprisko
Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and more
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Arra
’80s Classic Rock
August 14
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Generation
’60s,"Blue Eyed Soul,” ’70s Arena Rock
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The Chicago Catz
Funk & Dance
August 28
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American English: Best of The Beatles
The Complete Beatles Tribute
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Five Year Financial Plan is Online
Our Independence Day Parade will step off at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 4 from Town Center. The parade, featuring some of the best bands, floats, and entertainment from around the region, will end at Redmond Park where Libertyfest will be held from 3 p.m. until 10 p.m.
The Five Year Financial Plan is intended for use as a guide for funding Village government for the next five years.
There will be live entetainment throughout the festival, followed by a fireworks spectacular at 9:30 p.m. that will light up the night sky. A map of the parade route and a complete list of activities will be posted on the Village website, www.bensenville.il.us. For more information on all the festivities, or to join the parade, please contact libertyfest@benseville.il.us or phone 630-766-8888.
The Five Year Financial plan is intended to provide the community with a long-range projection of the financial condition for each of the 20 funds that comprise the financial structure of the Village of Bensenville. The Five-Year Plan assumes the continuation of current service levels and being able to maintain those service levels in the future. The forecast provides a foundation for discussion and policy decisions that will be made in the future to maintain the existing service levels and/or enhance service levels in specific areas.
Spring Brush Pick up From April through November, Allied Waste will remove individual branches that are less than 3 feet in length and 1 inch in diameter on regular trash collection days. Branches and brush should be placed in biodegradable paper bags or garbage cans with two “Yard Waste Only” labels attached. Allied Waste collects these branches with other residential yard waste. Bundled brush and branches will not be collected. Unbundled brush and branches will be collected from single-family residences four times this year by Village staff. For collection, brush must be placed at the curb for collection in neat, manageable piles no later than 6 a.m. on Monday of the scheduled removal week. Place the cut ends of brush and branches facing the street. Individual branches must not exceed 6 inches in diameter or 10 feet in length. Please do not bundle brush and branches. Root balls cannot be collected. To discard root balls, place small ones inside of the trash container and larger ones next to your container. You may place brush on the parkway for collection beginning the Friday before the scheduled collection week. Please note that each street will receive a single collection during a scheduled week and that placing brush or branches out after the deadline can result in a citation and no service. The current brush collection program has been increased in 2012 to four pickups. The final spring pickup is:
As part of our efforts to reduce waste the Five Year Financial Plan exists only as an electronic document and can be found at www. bensenville.il.us. A new document viewing tool provides high-quality, easy-to-load documents.
Police Auction Unclaimed Property
Late Spring Collection begins on May 28, 2013 Please contact the Public Works Department at (630) 350-3435 with questions.
Unclaimed property, such as bikes, tools, and other personal property, will be sold by public auction at the Bensenville Police Department, 100 N. Church Road, on Saturday, June 22. The viewing will start at 9 a.m. and the auction will begin at 10 a.m. Sale of all property must be paid for in cash by the highest bidder.
Bensenville Launches New Mobile App The new Village of Bensenville Mobile App is a resource for Bensenville news and alerts, local attractions, Village services, and recreational information. It also contains a calendar of events and a system for reporting Village maintenance issues. It is a great way to stay connected with the village anyhwere you go. The new App is available for both Apple and Android products and can be downloaded from the village website, www.bensenville.il.us and by clicking on the App icon on the lower left side of the screen. It is also available for download from iTunes and GooglePlay. B e n s e n v i l l e
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your child(ren). Ask about our precamp days, June 5 through June 7 and make sure to mark your calendars for Camp Open House on Thursday, June 6 at 6:30 p.m.! Our Camp Mission . . . is to provide a safe and friendly atmosphere where children can make new friends and enjoy a wide variety of activities. The curriculum for all camps will emphasize socialization through age appropriate activities that engage the child’s imagination and creativity.
Introduce your child to the fundamentals of golf. Registration begins May 1. Register at the White Pines Pro Shop. Forms may be downloaded at whitepinesgolf.com. Tee Time For Tots, ages 4-6 Thursdays, June 27-August 2 Youth Boys & Girls League, ages 7-16 Tuesdays, June 25-July 30 www.facebook.com/bensenvilleparks
Junior Boys & Girls Camp, ages 7-16 Tuesday - Friday, June 11-14
Civil War Weekend at Fischer Farm Bring the whole family to the free Civil War Encampment at Fischer Farm, located at 16W680 Old Grand Avenue, Saturday, June 22, 10 a.m. 4 p.m. and Sunday, June 23, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Walk with us into the early 1860s and see firsthand what the life of a soldier was like. Walk through the camp, listen to the music, see the horses, hear the guns, and meet the people.
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Tales for Tots, 10:30 am BCPL Senior Citizen Luncheon 11am Monty’s Family Movie, 7pm BV Theater Quilters, 7 pm BCPL BSD2 District Band Festival, 7pm BMS
*Spring Luncheon, noon May 15 at Monty’s. Guest speaker is Tina from Green Thumb.
*Annual Plant Sale May 4 at the Library
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Based on Book, 7pm BV Theater Summer Celebration Carnival 4-10pm Town Center FCHS Senior Awards Night 7:30pm
Growing Readers, 10:30 am BCPL FCHS National Honor Society Ceremony 7:30pm
Growing Readers, 10:30 am BCPL LEGO Night, 6:30 pm BCPL Book Discussion, 7pm BCPL FCHS Art Show 7:30pm
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Drop In Storytime, 10:30am BCPL
Drop In Storytime, 10:30am BCPL
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Drop In Storytime, 10:30am BCPL Summer Celebration Carnival, 4-11pm Town Center BlackhawkMS Spring Musical, 7pm BMS
Drop In Storytime, 10:30am BCPL
BSD2-No School, Teacher Institute Day Drop In Storytime, 10:30am BCPL VIP Book Sale, 6:00-7:30pm BCPL
Friday
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25 Season Opening , 11am-8pm Water Park Coffee/Donuts/Movie, 9:30am BCPL Sat Builders, 2pm BCPL Creative Creatures, 9am-5pm BCPL
18 Summer Celebration Carnival noon-11pm Town Center Sat Builders, 2pm BCPL Creative Creatures, 9am-5pm BCPL Blackhawk MS Spring Musical, 2pm & 7pm, BMS
11 Sat Builders, 2pm BCPL Creative Creatures, 9am-5pm BCPL
Garden Club Annual Plant Sale, BCPL Book Sale, 9am-3pm BCPL Sat Builders, 2pm BCPL Creative Creatures, 9am-5pm BCPL
Saturday
Monday
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Civil War Reenactment, 10am-4pm Fischer Farm
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Books & Babies, 10:30am BCPL CDC Mtg 6:30pm VH FCHS Board of Education Meeting 7pm
Books & Babies, 10:30am BCPL
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Father’s Day
FHS Summer School Session I Begins Summer Camps Begin, DGLC Books & Babies, 10:30am BCPL CDC Mtg 6:30pm VH
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Red Hat Ladies Mtg, 6:15pm DGLC BSD2 8th Grade Promotion, 7pm FCHS
Free Fitness Week, fitness center, DGLC Illinois PGA Golf Fest, 12-6pm White Pines
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Tuesday
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Youth Golf League Begins, 7am tee times White Pines Tales for Tots, 10:30 am BCPL LEGO Club, 1pm BCPL Village Comm Mtgs 6pm VH Village Bd of Trustees Mtg 6:30pm VH
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Tales for Tots, 10:30 am BCPL LEGO Club, 1pm BCPL Village Comm Mtgs 6pm VH Quilters, 7 pm BCPL
Jr. Golf Camp Begins, 10-11:30am White Pines Tales for Tots, 10:30 am BCPL LEGO Club, 1pm BCPL Village Comm Mtgs 6pm VH Village Bd of Trustees Mtg 6:30pm VH
Thursday
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BSD2 BOE Committee of the Whole, 6:30pm LLC
27 FCHS Summer School Session I ends Tee Time for Tot Begins, 10-10:30am White Pines Facebook Wkshp, 7pm BCPL Growing Readers, 10:30 am BCPL Garden Celebration, 7pm BCPL
26 Play to Learn, 10:30am BCPL
20 Growing Readers, 10:30 am BCPL Based on Book, 7pm BVThtr Beads/Books in the Garden, 7pm BCPL
Growing Readers, 10:30 am BCPL Art from Your Garden, 7pm BCPL
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Play to Learn, 10:30am BCPL Coffee/Current Events, 10:30am BCPL BPD Board Meeting, 5:30pm DGLC BSD2 Board of Education, 7pm LLC
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Play to Learn, 10:30am BCPL
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Book Exchange Party, 7pm BCPL
Friday
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28 Park Play, 10:30am Pines Park
21 Park Play, 10:30am Mohawk Park LEGO Block Party, 6pm BCPL
14 Park Play, 10:30am Sunset Park
Summer Kick-Off Celebration, 5-10pm Water Park Movies in the Park, 8:15-10pm Water Park
Bensenville’s own Chris O’Hara will be featured trumpet soloist in the last of the 2012-13 music series at noon June 2 at Faith Community United Church of Christ, 192 S. Center St.
Wednesday
Free Fitness Week at DGLC Fitness Center
BSD2 Last Day of School Senior Citizen Luncheon 11am Monty’s Family Movie, 7pm BV Theater Quilters, 7 pm BCPL
Community online calendar www.calendarwiz.com/ bensenvillecalendar
Kiwanis Club meets at 6:30 p.m. every Monday at Mama Maria’s.
Sunday
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Sat Builders, 2pm BCPL Creative Creatures, 9am-5pm BCPL
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Coffee/Donuts/Movie, 9:30am BCPL Sat Builders, 2pm BCPL Creative Creatures, 9am-5pm BCPL Civil War Reenactment, 10am-4pm Fischer Farm
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Sat Builders, 2pm BCPL Creative Creatures, 9am-5pm BCPL Community Shred Event, 9-11am DGLC
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Sat Builders, 2pm BCPL Creative Creatures, 9am-5pm BCPL Creative Creatures, 9am-5pm BCPL Swim Lesson Begin, Water Park
Paint the Town Read Kick Off, 10am-2pm BCPL Sat Builders, 2pm BCPL Creative Creatures, 9am-5pm BCPL
Saturday