MARCH/APRIL 2017
FENTON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL FENTON HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL NAMED EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR Associate Superintendent/Principal James Ongtengco has been named the 2017 Educator of the Year by The Construction Industry Service Corporation (CISCO). Mr. Ongtengco was honored at CISCO’s annual meeting on January 27. In the spring of 2016, Fenton High School and CISCO partnered to host a Journeyman Trades Fair. Students had the opportunity to participate in hands-on activities and speak to people who work in the trades. This year’s fair is scheduled for April 20.
CISCO Executive Director Dan Allen, Associate Superintendent/Principal James Ongtengco, Board of Education President Mary Ribando, Board of Education Secretary Laura Wassinger, Board of Education member Susan Ralph and Interim Superintendent Gayle Wahlin.
Mr. Ongtengco firmly believes that Fenton High School must prepare all students for post-secondary life. “While many of our students choose to attend a two or four-year educational institution, we also know that a good number of our students leave Fenton and go right to work. It is imperative that we partner with organizations like CISCO as a means to educate and prepare students for occupational opportunities they can pursue upon graduation.”
Board of Education President Mary Ribando says the Board is proud that James and the school have been recognized for providing opportunities for students. “The mission of Fenton High School is to educate and inspire our students to reach their potential as responsible productive citizens, and we feel that James and his staff continue to work hard to make that a reality for all students.”
STUDENT ART SHOW THURSDAY | APRIL 6 | 6:30 P.M. Elementary School Reception THURSDAY | APRIL 6 | 7:00 P.M. Middle and High School Receptions Celebrate the student artists in our community at the Student Art Show, sponsored by the Bensenville Arts Council. Student artists from Tioga Elementary, W.A. Johnson Elementary, Blackhawk Middle School, and Fenton High School all participate in the Student Art Show. Join us at the respective receptions, or visit the Library to view the art on display from March 23 through April 13.
FENTON HIGH SCHOOL RECEIVES DONATION FOR EQUIPMENT Eric Treiber, President and CEO of Chicago White Metal Casting, Inc. presented checks totaling over $13,000 to Fenton High School for equipment. The funds will purchase a Laser Cutting Machine, and a 3D Printer. The funds were donated by the Chicago White Metal Charitable Foundation, which was created in the 1960’s by the founder of the company, Walter G. Treiber, Sr. Fenton High School is grateful for the donation that will enable our students to use cutting edge technology in the classroom. At its January meeting, the Board of Education presented Mr. Treiber with a certificate of appreciation for his continued support of the students at Fenton High School.
Eric and the Board (sitting) Secretary Laura Wassinger, President Mary Ribando, Vice President David Vogel, (Standing) Susan Ralph, Eric Treiber, Nancy Gonzales, Paul Wedemann and David Shimanek.
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FENTON SENDS STUDENTS TO STATE COMPETITIONS Fenton’s Varsity Dance Force team placed 6th in IHSA Competitive Dance State Finals. Senior Jeremy Ames qualified for the Boys Bowling State Tournament. Jeremy finished 12th overall at sectionals with a 208 average. FENTON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL | District 100 1000 West Green Street Bensenville | Illinois 60106 630 766 2500 www.fenton100.org Mission Statement The mission of Fenton High School is to educate and inspire each student to reach his/her fullest potential as a productive, lifelong learner and a responsible, respectful person by providing comprehensive, challenging, quality learning experiences in a supportive environment. Board of Education Mary Ribando | President David Vogel | Vice President Laura Wassinger | Secretary Nancy Gonzales | Susan Ralph David Shimanek | Paul Wedemann The District 100 Board of Education will hold its regular business meetings on Monday, March 20 and Monday, April 24. District 100 meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. in the board room at Fenton Community High School. Parents and community members are invited to attend. Administration Dr. Gayle Wahlin | Interim Superintendent James Ongtengco Associate Superintendent/Principal Bruce Martin | Chief School Business Officer Eric Koranda | Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Operations Dr. Jill Kingsfield | Director of Curriculum Todd Becker Director of Activities and Athletics
Jacob and Arturo and their teachers Mrs. Williams and Mr. George
Dance Force at State Finals
Jeremy Ames and his coaches
FENTON HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTS EMMA! Fenton High School is proud to present the spring musical, Emma! April 20 – 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the Lewis-Huffman Auditorium at Fenton. Tickets are $5 at the door. Emma! is based on Jane Austen’s classic novel of the same title, but with a modern twist. Featuring current hits by the likes of Katy Perry, Pat Benatar and The Supremes, Emma does all she can to find the perfect match for her friends at her high school. Current and comic, this year’s production of Emma! promises to entertain. A luncheon and special matinee performance of Emma! will be performed for Bensenville and Wood Dale senior citizens beginning at noon on Saturday, April 22. Lunch will be served at noon and the performance will begin at 1:00 pm. There is no admission charge for this event but pre-registration is required. To make a reservation, call 630.860.8620 from April 6 - April 14. Please leave a message with your name, phone number and the number of people attending.
FREE/REDUCED LUNCH STUDENTS ALSO GET FREE BREAKFAST At Fenton High School, we want to make sure that all students have access to healthy meals while at school. When families are approved for free/reduced meals, students are eligible to receive a free/reduced breakfast and lunch every day.
Pedro Castro | Dean of Students
Currently, only half of the students eligible for a free lunch, and a third of the students eligible for a free breakfast are taking advantage of this benefit. Parents, please encourage your students to eat the healthy meals that are provided at school.
Carol L. Smith Director of Community Relations
If you feel you qualify for this benefit but have not yet applied, please visit this website for the application: www.lunchapp.com.
Carrie Pomahac | Assistant Principal/Dean
Jim Batson | Director of Technology 2
Music students, Jacob Trzeciak and Arturo Alfaro attended the Illinois Music Education Association’s (ILMEA) conference which celebrates only the top musicians in the state. Jacob was selected as a performer for the ILMEA All-State Honors Choir. This is the top ensemble in the state based on his audition. Arturo was selected to participate in the Future Educators program based on a submitted resume, interview and audition tape.
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ELEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS WILL NOW TAKE REDESIGNED SAT | Scholastic Aptitude Test In July 2016, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) announced its decision to offer the SAT as the statewide college entrance exam to 11th grade students attending public high school free of charge. The SAT will serve as the state assessment for purposes of state and federal accountability and will be a requirement for graduation from Illinois public high schools. . On April 5, 2017, Fenton High School students in grades 9-11 will take the following standardized tests during a modified school day schedule: • 11TH GRADERS WILL TAKE THE STATE-FUNDED SAT PLUS WRITING
Spaghetti with a Song SUNDAY | MARCH 12 1-4:00 PM Fenton High School cafeteria MUSIC | FOOD | RAFFLES LIVE PERFORMANCES!
• 9TH GRADERS WILL TAKE THE FENTON-FUNDED PSAT 9 • 10TH GRADERS WILL TAKE THE PSAT 10, WHICH HELPS PREPARE THEM FOR THE SAT As we get closer to the date, additional information will be provided in monthly newsletters, email and on the Fenton website.
REGISTER ON-LINE FOR 2017 AP EXAMS Must register by March 17, 2017 Cost
$100 per AP Exam Regular Registration Fee Valid from March 1 - March 17, 2017 $17 per AP Exam for students who qualify for the free or reduced lunch program (verification is required).
Payment Option
Credit/Debit Card
Online Registration
Please visit www.TotalRegistration.net/AP/140290 to register and pay for all exams.
Tickets are $8.00 and may be purchased in advance or at the door. For more information about purchasing tickets in advance, contact Susan Bruce at dfbsmb@ameritech.net. PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE FENTON HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC PROGRAM
MSC ALL-CONFERENCE HONOR BAND Each year, students from high schools around the conference submit their musical resumes as part of the honor band selection process. Students are accepted to the MSC All-Conference Honor Band based in the following criteria: prior experience, musical merit, musical achievement, ensemble participation, private lessons, and extra-curricular music activities.
Congratulations to Fenton High School students for being accepted to the 2017 MSC All-Conference Honor Band JAZZ ENSEMBLE | Jma Shivde, Jacob Trzeciak, and Evan Ripperger CONCERT BAND | Samantha Ward, Katrina Krebasch, Alexis Vargas, Arturo Alfaro, Emma Coker, Ricardo Jesus Torres Gomez, Danielle Ferbrache, Katie Bruce, and Julia Zawitkowska.
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VILLAGE OF BENSENVILLE Village of Bensenville 12 South Center Street Bensenville, Illinois 60106 www.bensenville.il.us 630.766.8200 Trustees Rosa Carmona Frank DeSimone Martin O’Connell Dave Majeski Henry Wesseler Village Clerk Ilsa Rivera Trujillo Village Manager Evan K. Summers
CodeRED The Village of Bensenville uses CodeRED as a way to alert residents and businesses regarding emergency situations and give them information about the situation. This system uses a database of phone numbers which can be land lines as well as cell phone numbers, multiple numbers for can be submitted for a person or business. A CodeRED message will have the caller ID # 866.419.5000 for emergencies. We suggest that you program these numbers into your cell phone as a new contact and use CodeRED as the contact name. If you miss a message and need to replay the message received, you can dial this number and listen to the message again in its entirety. To sign up into the CodeRED system go to the Village Website Home page and click on the CodeRED advertisement. The highlighted link will take you to the enrollment form, be sure to scroll through the entire form. ou will need to click on the Terms and Conditions box, then click on Verify Information button to review your information before you submit everything to CodeRED.
SPRING BRUSH PICK-UP 2017 Resident Only Brush and Branch Removal Program Please do not bundle brush and branches. ALLIED WASTE collects from April through November individual branches less than three feet in length and one inch in diameter on your regular trash collection day from your regular collection point. Place in biodegradable paper bags or garbage cans with two Yard Waste Only labels attached. Allied Waste collects these branches with other residential yard waste. To discard root balls, break them up into small enough pieces to fit into your trash container for Allied Waste to collect. VILLAGE CREWS collect larger brush on the first full week of each month from May through November. Place cut ends of brush and branches towards the street. Individual branches must not exceed six inches in diameter or ten feet in length. Brush may be placed on the parkway for collection beginning the Friday before the scheduled collection week, but no later than 7:00 am on the first Monday of each month. Each street receives a single collection during a scheduled week; placing brush or branches out after the deadline can result in a citation and no pickup. 2017 VILLAGE COLLECTIONS Have brush and branches out by 7 am on: May 1 June 5 July 3 August 7
September 5 (Tuesday due to Labor Day Holiday) October 2 November 6
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SANITARY SEWER CLEANING AND TELEVISING PROGRAM The Department of Public Works will be cleaning and televising the sanitary sewer system throughout the Village. This process is an ongoing effort to keep our sewer system free and clear of debris; including sediment, grease, scale build-up and in most cases tree roots that have infiltrated through joints or cracks in the pipe walls. By keeping the sewers clean, we reduce the chances of sewers backing up into private service lines that could result in sewage backing up into basements. Televising our sewers allows the Village to inspect and identify any defects or concerns in our system. Performing these activities in tandem creates the opportunity for the Village to maximize efficiencies and assure quality of our cleaning operation. The cleaning component of the program consists of Village crews utilizing a pressurized water jet and vacuum system. This large and powerful piece of equipment sprays highly pressured water through a series of nozzles aimed at scouring the inside of the pipes. In heavy root situations, additional root cutting blades clear the pipe. Debris generated by this process is flushed into the downstream manhole and collected through a suction hose.
BUILDING PERMIT REMINDER Spring is just around the corner, and with good weather comes the opportunity for many home improvement projects. You need to obtain building permits for many home improvements. If you have any questions come into Village Hall or call 630.350.3413. We look forward to working with you and making this process as easy as possible.
During the cleaning process, sewer lines can develop air pressure or a partial vacuum. Usually any excess air pressure or vacuum will dissipate through the plumbing vents, but occasionally there are facilities with inadequate plumbing vents (i.e no vents, undersized vents or obstructed vents). In these situations, air pressure could escape through the toilet, floor drains, sink, tub or shower drains causing water to splash out. Vacuums can also develop that could draw the water out of the fixture traps causing an unpleasant odor. This is called blow back. What can I do to prevent blow back into my home during the cleaning process? We have found that the best way to minimize blow back is to cover all floor drains with plastic and place a weight on the plastic, cover all toilets with plastic and place the lid on the plastic, and for odor, run water into each drain to fill the traps. The actual cleaning process from manhole to manhole does not take long although you may see equipment in the area for extended periods of time due to the equipment set up and tear down. The cleaning that will affect your homes should not take longer than a few hours. What to do if you experience blow back? Recovery from a blow back event is simply a matter of removing any debris and the cleaning of the floors, toilets, sinks, baths, or showers that may have been impacted. You may continue normal use. Sewage blow back events that involve only the discharge of water to walls or surfaces do not result in an immediate health risk. However, it is important that any sewage contaminated water, any resulting debris and surfaces that have come in contact with this water be promptly and thoroughly cleaned. This will require the removal of any debris, the cleaning of the surfaces with a soap solution and the disinfection of hard surfaces with a diluted household bleach/water solution. Regular household cleaning products are all that are needed. We recommend the use of rubber gloves. Never mix ammonia and chlorine products such as household bleach.
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NICOR PROJECT COMING TO BENSENVILLE HONOR FLIGHT CHICAGO PRESENTS
THE SIXTH ANNUAL HOCKEY CLASSIC Chicago Police Department vs. Chicago FBI FUNDRAISER FOR HONOR FLIGHT CHICAGO Saturday | March 4, 2017 THE EDGE ICE ARENA 735 East Jefferson Street Bensenville 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm Doors Open @ 6:30 pm Seating is general admission Food, drink and activities for all ages! ADVANCE TICKETS $25 for adults $15 for children 12 and under TICKETS AT THE DOOR (if available) $30 for all ages Sponsorships are Available To purchase tickets, please go to honorflightchicago.org For information call 630.614.4533
Investing in Illinois: A Nicor Gas System Improvement Initiative is a multi-year initiative to modernize aging natural gas infrastructure. Nicor Gas, with its contractor KS Energy, will be modernizing the system that delivers natural gas safely and reliably to your neighborhood and we want to keep you informed of our work. Many residents throughout the Village have already been contacted by Nicor of this project via a mailer sent to the home. The Village of Bensenville is aware and supportive of this project that brings upgraded infrastructure and a more reliable system to our residents. Staff is working closely with Nicor to assure a safe, productive, and clean project for our residents. The project will consist of replacing gas mains, gas services, and selected gas meters throughout the Village. Different phases of this project will include the following:
Phase I | Visual Inspection of the Equipment Approximately two weeks before we replace the line that delivers natural gas to your home or business, a Nicor Gas employee or contractor will visually inspect the natural gas meter and natural gas line on your property. There will be no interruption to your natural gas service during this inspection.
Phase II | Locate Existing Utilities During this phase, water, sewer and cable utilities will be located and identified with spray painted markings and colored flags to help avoid underground construction damage. It is important that these markings always remain visible for your safety.
Phase III | Replace Existing Natural Gas Line
Enhancements
A new natural gas line to your home or business will be installed. This will connect your property to the natural gas main in your neighborhood. Your natural gas service will need to be turned off during this phase. The replacement work will occur on your property, outside your home or business, and will take approximately one work day to complete. After the line to your natural gas system in Bensenville is connected, we will need to enter your home or business to restore your natural gas service and relight your appliances.
Phase IV | Restore Natural Gas Service and Relight Appliances
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gas. Every effort will be made to send a technician within four hours of your call.
Inspect Sewers
Install the Natural Gas Main and
Phase V | Complete Landscaping and Pavement Repairs
Natural Gas Line Sewer inspections are part of Nicor Gas’ safety practices. If your sewer service is not accessible from Nicor Gas’ contractor, KS Energy, will install a new the street, KS Energy, a Nicor Gas contractor will natural gas main in your neighborhood and will also schedule an appointmentthat to inspect the sewer We understand you value thelineappearance your property. Nicor Gas your will install aofnew natural gas line that connects from inside your property. There will be no interrupproperty to the natural gascondition main. Utilities may again restore landscaping and paving impacted by our work to the in which tion to your natural gas or sewer service during the be marked with spray paint and flags. inspection. Vital information from the inspection will be we found it. marked on lawns and sidewalks with spray paint.
Connect the System & Retire Facilities
Nicor plans to begin some of their Phase I and Phase II work in early February. Identify New Meter Location & Utilities Nicor Gas, or our contractor KS Energy, will contact you to schedule appointment to move your natural As part of the Phase II work, Nicor’s contractor will beancleaning and televising Nicor Gas, or our contractor KS Energy, will contact gas meter outside and reconfigure your inside piping. in an theappointment area to verify and depth. For any questions or concerns yousewers to schedule to locatelocation your existing Your natural gas will remain off for approximately three natural gas line and natural gas meter. We will identify hours. If there is more than one meter, the process on the Nicor Project, please contact Dirk Dunlap at 630.816.5673 or ddunlap@ where the new meter(s) will be placed outside of your may take longer. As a safety measure, we will remove property, if applicable, and locate your existing natural southernco.com. or seal the retired natural gas line at the point it enters gas line. Any obstruction (drywall, furniture, enclosures) must be removed before the appointment so we can access your natural gas piping.
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BENSENVILLE COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY GROW A COOK’S GARDEN TUESDAY | MARCH 7 @ 7:00 PM
200 South Church Road Bensenville | Illinois 60106 www.benlib.org 630 766 4642 HOURS Mon-Thurs | 9am-9pm Friday-Saturday | 9am-5pm Sunday | 1pm-5pm Board of Trustees Susan Z. Diamond | President Sergio Zgrzebski | Vice President Susan Earley | Treasurer Nancy Rizzo | Secretary Jim Ricker Linda Weiss Mandi Zalewski David Sieffert | Library Director
Whether you’re a new or experienced gardener, you can learn how to achieve a more successful harvest this year! Join horticulturist Nina Koziol for a look at a wide variety of heirloom and modern vegetables, how and where to plant them, and how to protect them from disease, critters and insects for a long, flavorful harvest.
TEEN OPPORTUNITY FAIR
SATURDAY | APRIL 8 FROM 11:00 AM TO 1:00 PM | AGES: 16 to 19 years old Are you looking for a summer job or volunteer opportunity? Teens are invited to come and speak with local businesses at our Teen Opportunity Fair! Teens are encouraged to dress in business casual attire.
HAMILTON'S WOMEN THURSDAY | APRIL 27 @ 7:00 PM
Alexander Hamilton was not just a powerful Founding Father, he was also a loving husband and father, a flirtatious brother-in-law, and an incorrigible lady-killer. In this new living-history portrayal, meet the real Schuyler sisters who captivated Hamilton: His wife, Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton; Her sister, the charming, witty Angelica Schuyler Church; and Her other sister, high-spirited Peggy Schuyler van Rensselaer. Actress and scholar Leslie Goddard, Ph.D., brings these smart, beautiful women to life as they discuss their complicated relationships with Hamilton and the other men in their lives and help shape the new nation. You don’t need to have seen the smash hit musical Hamilton to enjoy this, but if you have, it’ll bring the history behind the show alive!
The Youth Services Department will be hosting a variety of Spring Break Programs during the week of March 27. For full descriptions and more information on the programs listed here, please visit: www.benlib.org/youth-programs
LIBRARY CLOSINGS April 16 | Easter Sunday
ART-A-PALOOZA
MONDAY | MARCH 27 @ 10:30 AM | AGES: 5 to 12 years old Drop in to the Library’s pop-up art studio to see what you can make!
LEGO BREAKFAST BLOCK PARTY
TUESDAY | MARCH 28 @ 10:30 AM | AGES: 5 to 12 years old This special event will feature a special building challenge inspired by The LEGO Batman Movie.
BEACH PARTY BINGO
TUESDAY | MARCH 28 @ 6:30 PM Not going anywhere for Spring Break? Head to the Library for a night of family gaming fun at Beach Party Bingo!
MEGA BUILDING
WEDNESDAY | MARCH 29 | 10:30 TO 11:30 AM | AGES: 5 to 12 years old We’re pulling out every building set we own, and we can’t wait to see what you make with them!
POKÉMON GO PICNIC
THURSDAY | MARCH 30 @ 12:00 PM Bring a sack lunch, your own device loaded with the Pokémon GO app, and join us for a Pokémon GO Picnic!
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MEDICAL CANNABIS EDUCATION
SUNDAY | MARCH 5 @ 2:00 PM Are you curious about Medical Cannabis? Medical Cannabis, aka Medical Marijuana, is now available in Illinois. What does it mean for you? Is it safe? How does a patient get it? Kirsten Velasco, Patient Advocate for Illinois Women in Cannabis (NFP), will answer all of your questions with a presentation covering the science, biology, laws, application process, and patient experience, followed by an open Q & A. All are welcome.
WELCOME OUR NEW SPANISH LANGUAGE COMMUNITY LIASON, ALEX BROTSOS! The Bensenville Community Public Library is pleased to announce the hiring of new full-time Spanish Language Community Liaison Alex Brotsos. Alex is currently working on his Master’s in Library and Information Science at Dominican University and brings to the Library a wealth of experience and enthusiasm. Alex will be serving as a liaison between the Library and the Spanish speaking community within Bensenville. Please help us in welcoming Alex as a great new resource to our library and our community. La biblioteca pública de Bensenville está contenta anunciar la contratación del nuevo enlace de la comunidad, Alex Brotsos. Actualmente Alex está trabajando en su maestría en ciencia de la biblioteca e información en la universidad de Dominican y trae una abundancia de experiencia y entusiasmo a la biblioteca. Alex servirá de enlace entre la biblioteca y la comunidad de hispanohablantes en Bensenville. Él trabajará a tiempo completo. Por favor ayudemos dar la bienvenida a Alex como un excelente nuevo recurso a nuestra biblioteca y nuestra comunidad.
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VERY PINTERESTING: WASHI TAPE CANDLE HOLDER
THURSDAY | MARCH 9 @ 7:00 PM | AGE: Adults Only Get your home ready for the first day of Spring with a new candle holder! At this month’s Very Pinteresting you will learn how to make a Spring candleholder using clothespins and washi tape. So easy and so pretty! Registration is not required to attend, but space is limited. Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis.
SPARKLE IN SPRING: CUPCAKE DECORATING
WEDNESDAY | APRIL 5 @ 7:00 PM | AGE: Adults Only Join us as we welcome back baker extraordinaire Patrice Aguirre for an evening of cupcake decorating. Make your Springtime celebrations sparkle with the buttercream decorating ideas, techniques, and creative guidance you’ll receive from Patrice. best of all once class is over you’ll take home your creations to enjoy! Registration is not required to attend, but space is limited. Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. NOTE: As this is a hands-on class, it is recommended that each participant brings their own apron or smock to protect their clothing from frosting/food dyes mishaps.
WHEN THAT GREAT SHIP WENT DOWN
Music to Commemorate the Sinking of the Titanic SUNDAY | APRIL 9 @ 2:00 PM Early on the morning of April 15, 1911, the passenger liner Titanic sank in the North Atlantic. Of the 2,224 passengers on board, 1,514 died. Orchestras in first and second class on the Titanic that night played popular songs of the day while Irish musicians in third class played rousing jigs and reels. Hammered Dulcimer musician Phil Passen will present a program of popular music from a bygone era including songs such as The Glow Worm, Come Josephine in My Flying Machine, and Alexander’s Ragtime Band as well as Irish tunes popular at the time of the Titanic disaster.
THE BIBLE AND THE ANCIENT MIDDLE EAST
TUESDAY | APRIL 11 @ 7:00 PM For over 2,000 years, the Hebrew Bible has been considered sacred scripture by Jews and Christians. It also contains traditions held in high regard by Muslims. One of the most influential books ever written, it is also one of the most important artifacts of the ancient Middle East. In what ways does the literature of the Bible look like other contemporary literature? Is there any evidence outside of the Bible for the events depicted in it? Did the biblical writers share a worldview with other cultures of their time? In this lecture, we will explore the Hebrew Bible and its world, and trace the new discoveries and revolutionary approaches to biblical scholarship that have emerged through the research of organizations like the Oriental Institute.
VERY PINTERESTING: SCALLOPED WALL ART
WEDNESDAY | APRIL 19 @ 7:00 PM | AGE: Adults Only Need something new to spruce up your walls? Join us for an evening of scalloped wall art! You’ll learn how to create beautiful pieces in this Art Deco style that are easy to make and (best of all) affordable. Registration is not required to attend, but space is limited. Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis.
FESTIVAL OF COLORS
FRIDAY | MARCH 10 @ 6:30 PM. ALL AGES Join us for an evening of lively celebration at our first ever Festival of Colors. The Youth Services department will put their own spin on the upcoming celebration of Holi with colorful crafts, activities, and more. This program is a drop-in event and registration is not required to attend. BE NSE NVIL L E
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Egg-A-Palooza
Family Movie Night
SATURDAY | APRIL 1 @ 2:00 PM | AGES: 1 to 8 Years Old Join us for our second annual Egg-A-Palooza! The Easter Bunny will be visiting the Bensenville Library and hiding prize filled eggs in the Library’s Garden of Knowledge. Children between the ages of 1 and 8 years old are invited to bring their own basket and join us for an Easter egg hunt. We will have two entry times into the egg hunt: 2:00 to 2:15 p.m. for 1 to 3 year old Egg Hunt and 2:30 to 2:45 p.m. for 4 to 8 year old Egg Hunt. While you wait for your group to enter the hunt, our family craft room will be open and we will have several amazing projects for you to complete. Don’t forget to bring your camera as the Easter Bunny will be available for kids to meet and have their photo taken with. Registration is not required to attend this program, but space is limited. Tickets for the event will be handed out 30 minutes before the start of the program. NOTE: If there is inclement weather the egg hunt will be moved indoors.
SPRING FAMILY CRAFT NIGHT
TUESDAY | APRIL 18 @ 6:30 PM | AGES: 4 to 12 Years Old Gather the family and join the Youth Services Department in a celebration of all things spring. You provide the creativity and we’ll provide the projects and materials! This program is a drop-in event and registration is not required to attend.
LUCKY DUCK BINGO
TUESDAY | APRIL 25 @ 6:30 PM Head to the Library for a night of family gaming fun at our Lucky Duck Bingo. Rubber duckies have been our most popular bingo this past year, so we decided to have a special bingo event where all of the prizes are rubber duckies. Don’t miss this one time only event! Registration is not required to attend, but space is limited. Players will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Join the Library the first Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at the Bensenville Theatre for a showing of our favorite family films. Admission to the show is free! Film titles for this program are announced one month prior to the event. March 7 | Trolls April 4 | TBA
Film Fanatics
Join Kelly the third Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at the Bensenville Theatre for a showing of cinematic gems you may have missed. Admission to the show is free! Film titles for this program are announced one month prior to the event. March 16 | Hell or High Water April 20 | TBA
Foreign Language Film Series
Join the Library the second Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at the Bensenville Theatre for a showing of foreign films in a variety of languages. All films presented with English subtitles. Admission is free! MARCH 13 | No Manches Frida APRIL 10 | Akira Kurosawa’s Dreams
Studio Ghibli Film Series
LIFE-SIZE CANDY LAND
MARCH 13 | Ponyo (101 minutes) APRIL 10 | My Neighbor Totoro (86 minutes) Hayao Miyazaki is a Japanese film director, producer, screenwriter, animator, author, and manga artist. Through a career that has spanned five decades, Miyazaki has attained international acclaim as a masterful storyteller and maker of anime feature films. He, along with Isao Takahata, co-founded Studio Ghibli, a film and animation studio. In honor of Hayao Miyazaki coming out of retirement to give us one more beautiful creation, the Library will be showing Studio Ghibli classic movies on the second Monday of each month at 3:30 p.m. in the Lifelong Learning Center.
FRIDAY | APRIL 28 @ 6:30 PM | AGES: 4 to 10 Years Old (older siblings welcome) You’re invited to play our life-size Candy Land game! The entire Library will be transformed into the game board with YOU as the game piece. Once you’ve found the lost king – and collected your treats – join us for a Candy Land themed craft! Families with children ages 4 to 10 years and older siblings welcome to attend. This program is a drop-in event and registration is not required.
VIDEO GAME CLUB – NEW!
TUESDAYS FROM 3:00 TO 5:00 PM | MARCH 7 – JULY 25 | AGES: 10 to 16 Years Old Join the Library every Tuesday for video game playing! Each month we will be using a different game system to truly test your skills! At the club we will vote on which game we will be playing that day. Registration is not required to attend, but no more attendees will be accepted after 4:00 p.m. If you have a controller you would like to use for any of the listed systems you are more the welcome to bring it with you. All games played will be rated E through T.
#COLORING
MONDAYS AT 6:30 P.M. Our favorite #Coloring is coming back! If you enjoyed all the fun coloring pages from the last #Coloring then come out for this one! Join us every Monday night at 6:30 p.m. We’ll supply the coloring pencils and pages, you bring your creativity! No registration is required to attend.
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BENSENVILLE PARK DISTRICT Deer Grove Leisure Center Administrative Office 1000 West Wood Street Bensenville | Illinois 60106 630 766 7015 bensenvilleparkdistrict.org
facebook.com/bensenvilleparks
White Pines Golf Club & Banquets 500 West Jefferson Street Bensenville | Illinois 60106 630 766 0304 www.whitepinesgolf.com Bensenville Water Park & Splash Pad 1100 West Wood Street Bensenville, Illinois 60106 630 766 SWIM Fischer Farm 16W680 Grand Avenue Bensenville | Illinois 60106 630 834 3152 Board of Commissioners Rich Johnson | President Tom Earley | Vice President Val Karg | Treasurer Jim Geils | Secretary John Wassinger | Commissioner Interim Director Joseph C. Vallez
Summer Employment Please contact the following departments for job opportunities. Applications are available at the Leisure Center and White Pines, or you may download one at bensenvilleparkdistrict.org White Pines Proshop/Course 630.766.0304 x 1 proshop@whitepinesgolf.com White Pines Banquets/Restaurant 630.766.0304 x 2 banquets@whitepinesgolf.com Bensenville Water Park 630.238.4927 rjoyce@bensenvilleparkdistrict.org 10
Summer Camps 630.238.4922 pschmidt@bensenvilleparkdistrict.org
Bensenville Water Park passes may be purchased at Deer Grove Leisure Center. The splash pad features and admission to most special events at the Water Park are included in your pass. Registration for swim lessons begins March 1. Visit www.bensenvilleparkdistrict.org or call 630.766.7015 for info.
BENSENVILLE WATER PARK & SPLASH PAD PRIVATE RENTALS Great for family reunions, customer appreciation events, church outings, or staff parties. You and your guests will enjoy an exclusive event at the Water Park and Splash Pad. For more information about rentals and birthday parties please contact 630.766.7015, x2003.
SUMMER CAMPS EARLY BIRD SALE Register by 6pm Friday, May 26, 2017 and save $10 off each full session or customized session of at reserved for Adventure, Sports, Discovery and Teen Camps (ages 11-15). These camps go on weekly field trips, offer outdoor activities, and have fun at the Water Park. A free lunch is included. Adventure, Sports and Discovery Camps are geared to ages 6-10. Tot Camp (ages 24-35 mo.) Sunshine Camp (ages 3-5)
T, Th 2 Sessions/2 hr. a day M-F 2 Sessions/3 hr. a day
6/13-7/13 and 7/18-8/10 6/12-7/14 and 7/17-8/11
To reserve your child’s place in camp, a $25 down payment per session, per child, is required. Ask about the Park District’s Before and After Camp Care Program. All payments must be made at the Deer Grove Leisure Center registration desk.
TINY TOT PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM PREVIEW WEEK | MARCH 6-10 Registration for the 2017/2018 school year begins in March. Give your child (ages 3 and 4) the opportunity to grow with the iny Tot Preschool by attending a class session during preview week. Contact the Tiny Tot Lead Preschool Teacher at ttschool@bensenvilleparkdistrict.org or Phyllis Schmidt, Youth & Teen Supervisor at 630.238.4922.
ALL AROUND THE HOUSE QUILT SHOW AT FISCHER FARM SATURDAY, MARCH 25 & SUNDAY, MARCH 26 | 10AM-3PM Over 80 quilts will be on display, many of which are antiques. There will be a wide variety of items for sale, including books, patterns, fabric, blocks, and quilts. Door prizes will be awarded! Fees are $4 for ages 18+ and $1 for ages 5-17. Pay day of event.
YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE | REGISTER BY MARCH 29 The soccer league for boys and girls, ages 4 through 14 begins April 22. Participants play other park district teams in the Mid Suburban Recreational Soccer League. Register at the Deer Grove Leisure Center; registration forms and more information are on bensenvilleparkdistrict.org.
EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA | SATURDAY, APRIL 8 | 9:30-10:35AM | AGES 2-4 AND 5-7 Free event! The Easter Bunny will hide eggs on the hill at Varble Park and officially start the hunt for children to find the eggs. There will be 3 golden eggs for each age group that will award lucky children a basket full of toys. Children must be pre-registered to participate in the hunt. Ages 2-4 begins at 10:00am, and ages 5-7 begins at 10:20; all games and activities begin at 9:30am. There will be photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny. Registration and more info at the Deer Grove Leisure Center, 630.766.7015.
NEW! FLASHLIGHT EGG HUNT AT THE FARM | THURSDAY, APRIL 13 | 6:30-8PM | AGES 6-12 Free event! Participants will go on a scavenger hunt, participate in an egg hunt, and relax while savoring s’mores by the bonfire. Bring your flashlight, basket, and a camera for photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny. Registration is not required; just come on out. The egg hunt begins at 7pm sharp.
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WHITE PINES GOLF CLUB & BANQUETS Open Year Round. The golf course and clubhouse is open year round to accommodate golfers, diners in the 37 Bar & Grill and those attending and hosting parties and celebrations. Visit www.whitepinesgolf.com for the best rates available golf rates, 37 Bar & Grill specials and coupons, upcoming special events, and much more. There’s always something cooking at White Pines!
2017 RESIDENT SEASON GOLF PASSES Bensenville Park District residents are able to purchase golf passes at an incredible rate. Make sure to purchase by April 30th for additional savings. Corporate and non-resident passes are available as well.
YOUTH GOLF The Youth Golf Programs at White Pines foster life skills that accompany the game of golf. Aside from golf instruction and learning the rules and etiquette of golf, children will be encouraged to concentrate on the essential facets of life; nutrition, exercise, sun protection, work ethic, pride and honesty. The First Tee Instruction for ages 7-17 Tee Time for Tots for ages 4-6 Youth Boys & Girls League for ages 7-16
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SPORTS! Open for lunch and dinner HDTV’s for game viewing Craft beers on tap & bottles
Registration is underway! Registration begins May 1st Registration begins May 1st
SPECIAL EVENTS FRIDAY NIGHT FISH FRY | MARCH 3- APRIL 14 | SERVING 5-9PM BAR UNTIL 11PM Enjoy an all-you-can-eat Lake Perch Dinner for $14.99. Fresh fish entrees, weekly menu specials, and delicious desserts are also available. Call for reservation at 630.766.0304, x2
DAILY FOOD & DRINK SPECIALS
ST PATRICK’S DAY BASH | FRIDAY | MARCH 17 | SERVING 5-9PM, BAR UNTIL 11PM Stop on by and enjoy a delicious corned beef buffet for only $15.95. Guests will also enjoy specialty beers. Make your reservations at 630.766.0304, x2. EASTER BRUNCH | SUNDAY | APRIL 16 | SEATINGS 9:30AM-2:30PM The grand display will include carved prime rib, a cold seafood bar, omelet station, assorted appetizers and salads, a sweet table and much more! $35.95 per adult. Children ages 5-10 years, $15.95 each. Children 4 and under are complimentary. Tax and gratuity are additional. Reservations are required at 630.766.0304, x2. Groups of 8 or more require a deposit, and must call.
50¢ WINGS
All day Mondays, Thursdays & Sundays!
MOTHER’S DAY CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH | SUNDAY | MAY 14 | SEATINGS 9:30-2:30PM Guests will enjoy traditional brunch favorites as well as some amazing culinary masterpieces. A Bloody Mary bar is available and there will be complimentary valet parking for this very special occasion. Show mom how much you love her and call 630.766.0304, x2 to make your reservations.
EARTH DAY CELEBRATION SATURDAY | APRIL 22 | 12:30-2:30PM | FISCHER FARM, 16W680 GRAND AVE, BENSENVILLE 12:30-2:30pm
Fischer Farm will be open for tours and to explore.
9am-12noon
Ecological Restoration Program Work Day – remove invasive species, plant seeds, pick up trash, or prepare garden beds.
12:30-1:00pm
Presentation from a Master Gardener on Viva La Vines. Maximize your garden space by growing up.
1:00-1:30pm
Take a nature hike. Learn about the native plants growing at Fischer Farm.
1:30-2:30pm
Make pinecone bird feeders and an eco-snack, participate in a nature scavenger hunt, and learn green tips for your home.
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SCHOOL DISTRICT 2 Thursday | April 27 | 2-6 pm
BENSENVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 2 210 South Church Road Bensenville | Illinois 60106 www.bsd2.org 630 766 5940 Board of Education Robert F. “Bob” Laudadio | President TBD | Vice President Jorge Sanchez | Treasurer Donna Prunotto | Secretary Katie Krajecki Nancy Quinn Matthew Vassar Administration Dr. James Stelter Superintendent Dr. Kay Dugan Assistant Superintendent for Learning Paul Novack Chief Financial Officer Julie Colgrove Director of English Language Learning Leah Gauthier Director of Instructional Services Juliann Greene Director of Special Education DIRECTORY OF SCHOOLS Blackhawk Middle School 630 766 2601 Perry Finch | Co-Principal Sarah Humboldt | Co-Principal Jeffrey Kersten | Assistant Principal W.A. Johnson School 630 766 2605 Missy Baglarz | Co-Principal Dr. Reinhard Nickisch | Interim Principal Diane Thornburg | Interim Principal Tioga School 630 766 2602 Carlos Azcoitia | Co-Principal Nicole Robinson | Co-Principal
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TIOGA SCHOOL 212 West Memorial Road W.A. JOHNSON SCHOOL 252 Ridgewood Avenue Bensenville School District 2 will hold kindergarten registration from 2:00pm-6:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 27, 2017. Parents should register their child at their home schools, if you are unsure which school your child should attend, please call the District Office at 630.766.5940. Kindergarten students should attend registration with their parents so that they can be assessed for kindergarten. Generally, the boundaries are: households west of Church Road attend W.A. Johnson School and households east of Church Road attend Tioga School. Registration Requirements • Children must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2017 • A certified copy of an Original Birth Certificate • Proof of Address, this can be your driver’s license or current photo identification.
W.A. JOHNSON SCHOOL’S SERVICE CLUB BRINGS COMMUNITY TOGETHER Johnson’s 3rd, 4th and 5th grade Service Club members have worked hard this fall to bring our community together. We have worked as a school community to jump start our anti-bullying campaign to promote Kindness Matters! In December Service Club also created beautiful holiday ornaments for our W.A. Johnson Service Club tree to help decorate Bensenville’s Time Square. To reach out to our Bensenville community, the students created door decorations to give to our friends at Bridgeway and met with a wonderful Bridgeway liaison to learn more about how students can get involved. This spring a new group of students will be able to continue working with the community to learn more about Bensenville and do wonderful service projects.
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W.A. JOHNSON STUDENT ADVISORY COUNCIL ACT AS STUDENT LEADERS AND LIAISONS Student Advisory Council at W. A. Johnson Elementary School has been extremely busy this year acting both as student leaders and liaisons between the students, teachers and administration, including Dr. Stelter, our Superintendent. From working as Morning Helpers in the hallways each morning to sharing their ideas for school improvements during pizza lunches with Dr. Stelter, this group of students has really shown their true leadership potential. The rest of the school year calls for even more volunteering at school events and assemblies, hosting fundraising efforts throughout the school, such as collecting Pop Tabs for the Ronald McDonald House, and interviewing representatives from each grade level to learn what other students believe are the best parts of our school. Student Advisory Council members are excited to continue their great work!
TIOGA SCHOOL’S SERVICE CLUB RAISES MONEY TO SUPPORT VETERANS
March 2
Parent /Teacher Conferences 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
March 3
Teacher Institute Day NO SCHOOL
March 15 Board of Education Meeting | 7:00 PM | EAC
To celebrate Veteran’s Day this past November, Tioga’s Helping Heroes service club sponsored an event that supports our military for the month. The school participated in a contest to see which class could collect the most pennies to support Pizza 4 Patriots www.sgtpizza.org. Pizza 4 Patriots is an organization that raises money and ships pizza to military service members all over the world. Students brought in pennies from November 1 through November 30. We collected $1,740.75!
TIOGA’S ONE AUTHOR-ONE SCHOOL PROGRAM
March 27 - Spring Break March 31 NO SCHOOL April 12
Board of Education Meeting | 7:00 PM | EAC
April 14
Non-attendance Day NO SCHOOL
April 27 Kindergarten Registration Tioga & WAJ 2-6 pm | Cafeteria
Each year, Tioga’s Love of Literacy (LOL) Committee organizes a very special author visit for our students. This year, on January 26, 2017, author Candace Fleming visited Tioga. For months leading up to the visit, students in every grade read books written by Ms. Fleming, voted on their favorite book, and created projects related to one of the books. Our LOL Committee was able to gather the funds to purchase a book for EVERY Tioga student and have it autographed by Ms. Fleming. The students were excited to meet Candace Fleming and to take home their very own books. Learn more about Ms. Fleming and her books at www.candacefleming.com.
April 28
Teacher Institute Day NO SCHOOL
BSD2 HAS A FACEBOOK PAGE - LIKE US! Stay connected with everything that’s happening at Bensenville School District 2. Simply search for Bensenville School District 2 and like our page. When you like our page, any updates, videos or photos published will show up in your News Feed. This can provide you with the latest information happening in our District 2.
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BENSENVILLE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BENSEN-
Bensenville Fire Protection District ISO Class 2 500 South York Road Bensenville | Illinois 60106 www.bensenvillefpd.org
Smoking
& Home Fire Safety
Chief Michael Spain Phone 630 594 1184 Cell 708 935 7198 Services CPR Child Safety Seat Checks Professional Fire Academy Citizens Fire Academy Safety Seminars
The place where we feel safest — at home — is where most smoking-materials structure fires, deaths, and injuries occur. Smoking materials are the leading cause of fire deaths. Smoking material fires are preventable.
Be Alert! • To prevent a deadly cigarette fire, you must be alert. You won’t be alert if you are sleepy, have taken medicine or drugs that make you drowsy or have consumed alcohol. • Never smoke in bed.
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FACTS The risk of dying in a home structure fire caused by smoking materials rises with age.
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Smoking and Medical Oxygen
One out of four fatal victims of smoking-material fires is not the smoker whose cigarette started the fire.
Never smoke and never allow anyone to smoke where medical oxygen is used. Medical oxygen can cause materials to ignite more easily and make fires burn at a faster rate than normal. It can make an existing fire burn faster and hotter. www.nfpa.org/education Your Source for SAFETY Information | NFPA Public Education Division • 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169
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THURSDAY BCPL Lunchtime Theatre, 12pm FHS No School Institute Day BSD2 No School Institute Day BPD Fish Fry, 5-9pm ,White Pines
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Honor Flight Chicago Hockey Classic, The Edge, 7:30pm
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BCPL Intro to Photoshop Part 1, 6pm BCPL#Coloring, 6:30pm BCPL Hot Chocolate Readers Book Club, 7pm Senior Citizen Luncheon 11:00 am BSD2 WAJ Spirit Week (M-F) CDC Mtg 6:30pm VH
BCPL Video Game Club, 3-5pm BCPL Reading with Adele, 3:30-5pm BCPL Family Movie Night, 7pm BV Theatre BCPL Grow a Cook’s Garden, 7pm BSD2 End of 2nd Trimester BSD2 Pop-Up Pantry 4:30- 6:00pm Tioga School BSD2 Tioga PTA Meeting/HERO of the Month/Grade 1 - 6:30pm, Tioga Gym Senior Lunch 7am at Monty’s
BCPL Pokémon Club, 6:30pm BSD2 Free Spanish Nutrition Workshop, 5:00 - 6:30pm, Tioga School
BCPL Garden Club, 12:00pm BCPL Intro to PowerPoint, 2pm BCPL Very Pinteresting: Washi Tape Candle Holder, 7pm
BCPL Lunchtime Theatre, 12pm BCPL Festival of Colors, 6:30pm BSD2 Report Cards come home BPD Fish Fry, 5-9pm ,White Pines
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BCPL Intro to Photoshop Part 2, 6pm BCPL#Coloring, 6:30pm BCPL Lit Chicks, 7pm BCPL Library Board Meeting, 7:30pm FHS Board of Education Meeting, 7PM CDC Mtg 6:30pm VH
BCPL Video Game Club, 3-5pm BCPL Reading with Adele, 3:30-5pm BCPL LEGO Night, 6:30pm FHS Mobile Food Pantry, 4:00-6:00 pm Village Bd of Trustees Mtg 6:30pm VH BSD2 Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee Meeting, 5:30 - 7:00pm, Tioga
BCPL Studio Ghibli Film Series, 3:30pm BCPL#Coloring, 6:30pm BCPL Foreign Language Film Series, 7pm BV Theatre
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BCPL Pokémon Club, 6:30pm BSD2 K-2 Spring Show, 2 - 3:00pm, WAJ BSD2 Tioga PTA Movie Night
BCPL Art & Relaxation, 7pm BSD2 Board of Education Meeting 7pm, EAC BPD Board Meeting, 6 pm, DGLC
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BCPL Intro to Microsoft Word, 2pm BCPL Film Fanatics, 7pm BV Theatre BSD2 WAJ Nation’s Night
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BPD Quilt Show, 10am-3pm, Fischer Farm
BCPL Art-a-Palooza, 10:30am BCPL Computer Basics, 6pm BCPL#Coloring, 6:30pm FHS No School Spring Break BSD2 No School Spring Break (3/27-3/31)
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HONOR FLIGHT CHICAGO SIXTH ANNUAL HOCKEY CLASSIC Chicago Police Department vs. Chicago FBI Saturday | March 4 | THE EDGE ICE ARENA Details on page 6!
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BCPL Intro to Microsoft Publisher, 2pm BCPL Student Art Show – Elementary Reception, 6:30pm BCPL Student Art Show – Middle + High School Reception, 7pm BCPL Thursday Night Book Club, 7pm BSD2 WAJ PTA Meeting 5:45pm
BCPL Lunchtime Theatre, 12pm BPD Fish Fry, 5-9pm, White Pines
BCPL Teen Opportunity Fair, 11am-1pm BPD Easter Eggstravaganza, 10-11am, Varble Park
BCPL Egg-a-Palooza, 2pm
BCPL Studio Ghibli Film Series, 3:30pm BCPL#Coloring, 6:30pm BCPL Foreign Language Film Series, 7pm BV Theatre
BCPL Video Game Club, 3-5pm BCPL Reading with Adele, 3:30-5pm BCPL LEGO Night, 6:30pm BCPL BCPL The Bible and the Ancient Middle East, 7pm BPD Summer Registration begins, 8:30am, DGLC Village Bd of Trustees Mtg 6:30pm VH
BCPL Spring Butterfly Ball, 10:30am BCPL Art & Relaxation, 7pm BSD2 Board of Education Meeting, 7pm, EAC
BCPL Pokémon Club, 6:30pm BCPL Cupcake Decorating, 7pm BPD Board Meeting, 6pm, DGLC
BCPL Garden Club, 12pm BCPL Computer Basics, 2pm BSD2 Tioga PTA Family Night Out BPD Flashlight Egg Hunt, 6:30-8pm, Fischer Farm
BCPL Lunchtime Theatre, 12pm BSD2 No School BPD Fish Fry, 5-9pm, White Pines
BPD MLP Pitch, Hit & Run, 10am-1pm, DiOrio Park
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BCPL Intro to Microsoft Excel, 6pm BCPL#Coloring, 6:30pm BCPL Lit Chicks, 7pm BCPL Library Board Meeting, 7:30pm
BCPL Video Game Club, 3-5pm BCPL Reading with Adele, 3:30-5pm BCPL Spring Family Craft Night, 6:30pm BSD2 BMS PTO Meeting 6pm, BMS Library BSD2 Pop-Up Pantry 4:30- 6pm, WAJ Village Comm Mtgs 6pm VH
BCPL Pokémon Club, 6:30pm BCPL Very Pinteresting: Scalloped Wall Art, 7pm BPD Tea for Two, 12-2pm, White Pines BPD Board Meeting, 6pm, DGLC
BCPL Intro to Microsoft Word, 2pm BCPL Film Fanatics, 7pm BV Theatre FHS Spring Musical Emma! 7pm BSD2 Fine Arts Fest & Book Fair, WAJ 6:30pm
BCPL Lunchtime Theatre, 12pm FHS Spring Musical Emma! 7pm BPD Teen Night, 7-9p, Pine Room
FHS Senior luncheon matinee performance of Emma! 12pm FHS Spring Musical Emma! 7pm BPD Restoration Work Day, 9-12pm, Fischer Farm BPD Earth Day Celebration, 12:30-2:30, Fischer Farm
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BCPL Video Game Club, 3-5pm BCPL Reading with Adele, 3:30-5pm BCPL Lucky Duck BINGO, 6:30pm CDC Mtg 6:30pm VH BSD2 Tioga Fine Arts Fest, 6:30pm BSD2 3rd Trimester Mid-term Village Bd of Trustees Mtg 6:30pm VH
BCPL Hard-Boiled, 7pm BSD2 Tioga Spring Picture Day grades PK-5
BCPL Intro to Photoshop Part 2, 2pm BCPL Hamilton’s Women, 7pm BSD2 3rd Trimester Mid-term Reports go home BSD2 Kindergarten Registration, Tioga & WAJ, 2-6pm, Cafeteria BSD2 Tioga & WAJ Children’s Day Celebration
BCPL Lunchtime Theatre, 12pm BCPL Life-Size Candyland, 6:30pm BSD2 No School Institute Day
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Weekly field trips, outdoor activities and fun at the Water Park!
Summer Camps Early Bird Sale March 1- May 29
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