Community Newsletter March/April 2020 by Village of Bensenville

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Census Day 2020: Be Counted! WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1 4:00 – 7:00 PM BENSENVILLE LIBRARY MUSICAL PERFORMANCE BY CIELITO LINDO AT 5:30 PM 2020 is a census year! Join us for a Census Day celebration on Wednesday, April 1 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm — we’ll have computers to access the census questionnaire, giveaways, food, kids crafts, an appearance by Uncle Sam, and a musical performance by family folk band, Cielito Lindo!

BILINGUAL & BILITERATE District 2 is proud to offer families a new program choice that will give students the opportunity to learn in both English and Spanish. The District’s new two-way dual language program will begin next year at kindergarten and expand each year through fifth grade. The program will blend native English and Spanish speaking students in the same classroom, where they will spend portions of the day learning in both languages from teachers using curriculum units that have been carefully planned with biliteracy objectives in mind. “The goal of the program is to reach high levels of academic achievement, bilingualism, and biliteracy in a safe, engaging learning environment,” said Dr. Kay Dugan, Assistant Superintendent for Learning. “It is designed to teach students a second language in a natural way through subject content instruction and everyday classroom conversation.” Within the two-way dual language program,

kindergartners will spend 80 percent of their instructional day learning in Spanish, and 20 percent in English. As they progress through the program, that 80/20 allocation will gradually shift to a 50/50 ratio. Participation in the new two-way dual language program is optional. Parents of incoming kindergartners will still be able to enroll their children in traditional kindergarten classes, or in the District’s existing bilingual program if their children qualify for those services. Enrollment in the new two-way dual language program will be based on the number of applications received during the kindergarten registration process, and will be limited to the number of students the program can effectively accommodate. For more information, visit www.bsd2.org.

On April 1, Census Day will be observed nationwide. By this date, every home will have received an invitation to participate in the 2020 Census. In partnership with the Village of Bensenville and funded by a grant through the Illinois Department of Human Services, via Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS) and The Metropolitan Mayors Caucus (MMC), we want to celebrate Census Day with our community and let you know why the census matters. Be counted! When we all respond, we all benefit. When everyone is counted in the 2020 Census, our communities get the funding they need for things like health care, education, emergency services, and more. IN THIS ISSUE Elementary School District 2 Village of Bensenville Bensenville Community Public Library Fenton Community High School Bensenville Park District Fire Department Community Events

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The statements and opinions expressed in this newsletter do not reflect the views, opinions, thoughts or beliefs of each member organization. The member organizations are not responsible for opinions or statements made individually or by other organizations. For information, contact sparkison@benlib.org. Deadline for Sept/Oct is July 27, 2019.

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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 Katie Krajecki | Vice President Christian Constante | Secretary Alex Stitgen | Treasurer Dr. Chris McCullough James Stoltman Susan Vitellaro Administration Dr. James Stelter Superintendent Dr. Kay Dugan Assistant Superintendent for Learning Paul Novack Chief Financial Officer Juliann Greene Director of Special Education DIRECTORY OF SCHOOLS Blackhawk Middle School 630 766 2601 Dr. Perry Finch | Co-Principal Sarah Humboldt | Co-Principal Nicole Mrowice | Assistant Principal W.A. Johnson School 630 766 2605 Missy Baglarz | Co-Principal Carlos Patiño | Co-Principal Tioga School 630 766 2602 Carlos Azcoitia Co-Principal Jeffrey Kersten Co-Principal

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KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

BSD2 Superintendent to be honored with Project HELP’s first Outstanding Leader Award.

Incoming kindergarten students will be able to register for the 2020-21 school year on Tuesday, March 10, from 3-7 p.m. at either Tioga School, 212 W. Memorial Road, or W.A. Johnson School, 252 Ridgewood Avenue. Students will need to register at their home school, so parents who are unsure which school their child will attend should call the Educational Administration Center at 630-766-5940. Parents also need to bring their child to kindergarten registration so the student can be assessed for kindergarten.

On May 6, Project HELP will present its first Outstanding Leader Award to Dr. James Stelter, Bensenville School District 2 Superintendent of Schools, during its Fifth Annual Community Begins at Home Breakfast. Dr. Stelter will be honored for making effective change, for his significant contributions to the community, and for his investment in strengthening families. Powered by YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago, Project HELP is a vital community partner in District 2, offering a wide variety of parent education programs through the BSD2 Full Service Community Schools Program. For more information, or to support Project HELP with a sponsorship or ticket purchase, visit projecthelpdupage.org.

Registration requirements are as follows: • Children must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2020 • A certified copy of an Original Birth Certificate • Proof of Residency—Lease/mortgage, current driver’s license/photo identification, and 3 additional proofs of residency will be required at the time of registration.

DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENINGS Bensenville School District 2 will be conducting developmental screenings for 3- and 4-year-old children at Tioga School on Thursday, April 23, and Friday, April 24. (There will be no pre-kindergarten classes on those days.) These screenings are the first step in identifying children for our Preschool for All program and/or Head Start. Call the Tioga School office at 630.766.2602 to schedule an appointment for your child’s screening.

SMART SUMMER FUN! District 2’s STEM camps and JumpStart program will offer exciting learning opportunities for students this summer. Registration forms will be available Wednesday, April 1, in schools’ front offices, and must be submitted – along with a $25 nonrefundable registration fee – by Friday, April 24. Space in each program is limited, and seats will go fast! For more information, contact Summer School Co-Principals Valerie DiFresco and Loren Martell at 630.766.5940 ext. 1123 or vdifresco@bsd2.org, or 630.766.2601 ext. 2116 or lmartell@bsd2.org.

STEM Camps

JumpStart

Explore! Build! Create! Students in Grades 2-7 can develop their creative problem-solving skills through these one-week camps filled with fun, hands-on activities designed to spark students’ interest in science, technology, engineering, and math. STEM Camp 1 STEM Camp 2 June 1 – 5 June 8 – 12 8-10:30 am or 10:30 am-1pm 8-10:30 am or 10:30 am-1pm $25 $25 Grades 2-4 Grades 5-7 Blackhawk Middle School Blackhawk Middle School 250 S. Church Road 250 S. Church Road

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Incoming sixth graders can meet teachers, make new friends, and learn about Blackhawk through this fun and informative program. JumpStart will help them transition from elementary to middle school by introducing them to the sixth-grade math and English/language arts curriculums, and by exposing them to new routines such as locker combinations, lunchroom procedures, and class schedules. JumpStart 1 JumpStart 2 June 1 – 5 June 8 – 12 8 am-noon 8 am-noon $60 $60 Incoming Grade 6 Incoming Grade 6 Blackhawk Middle School Blackhawk Middle School 250 S. Church Road 250 S. Church Road |

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VILLAGE OF BENSENVILLE Village of Bensenville 12 South Center Street Bensenville, Illinois 60106 www.bensenville.il.us 630.766.8200 President Frank DeSimone Trustees Rosa Carmona Ann Franz Marie T. Frey McLane Mac Lomax Nicholas Panicola Jr. Armando Perez Village Clerk Nancy Quinn Village Manager Evan K. Summers

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BENSENVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS ACCREDITATION After many months of preparation, the Village of Bensenville’s Police Department was officially awarded a prestigious accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). This accreditation is nationally recognized as a gold standard in public safety and recognizes the high level of policing offered by the Bensenville Police Department. “I commend the Bensenville Police Department for their hard work to earn this accreditation through CALEA. It is an honor for the department to achieve this accreditation and is another demonstration of the high level of professionalism provided by our officers,” said Village President Frank DeSimone. With less than 5% of law enforcement agencies achieving accreditation, it serves as a strong foundation to assist the Bensenville Police Department in attaining the high level of professional service it provides to the community. The Bensenville Police Department stands amongst the few departments in the state of Illinois to attain dual accreditation demonstrating an ability to comply with the best practices of law enforcement at both a state and national level.

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SPRING INTO ACTION! Be Prepared with the CodeRED Alert System The Village of Bensenville uses CodeRED as one way to alert residents and businesses of emergency situations and to provide up to date information. This system uses a database of phone numbers including land lines and cell phone numbers. Multiple numbers can be submitted for each person or business. A CodeRED message will have the caller ID # 866.419.5000 for emergencies. We suggest that you program this number into your cell phone as a new contact and use CodeRED as the contact name. If you miss a message, you can dial this number and listen to the message again in its entirety. To sign up for the CodeRED system, go to the Village Website Home Page and click the CodeRed Alert System icon. The highlighted link will take you to the enrollment page. Please remember to review your information before submitting everything to CodeRED. For additional information or to register by phone, please call 630.350.3461.

Spring is just around the corner and with warmer weather comes the opportunity for many home improvement projects. It is important to be mindful of the village code to avoid a citation. For questions regarding village rules and regulations, stop by the Village Hall Community and Economic Development counter or call 630.350.3413.

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WINTER CAN BE HARD ON YOUR HOME, SO SPRING IS THE PERFECT TIME TO PERFORM MAINTENANCE AND AVOID LOCAL VIOLATIONS

Tall Grass & Weeds / Alley Clean Up

All premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or grass growth in excess of 8”. The exterior property shall be maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary condition. Maintain the alley free from tall grass, weeds, trash, rubbish and low hanging tree branches.

PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK DAY IS ON APRIL 25

Vehicles on Improved Surfaces & Unlicensed / Inoperable Vehicles All parking and driveway areas shall be paved with asphalt, concrete or approved paver brick and kept in good repair. Parking on the grass or gravel is not permitted. No inoperative or unlicensed motor vehicle shall be parked, kept or stored on any premises. Motor vehicles owned by village residents require a village sticker.

Trash, Recycle, TVs & Electronics Curbside

Garbage and yard waste containers can be put to the curb or alley no earlier than 12 hours prior to pickup and must be removed no later than 12 hours after pickup. Electronic devices including TVs and computer electronics shall not be placed at the curb for disposal. Contact your local recycling center for disposal.

Brush Pick-up & Maintenance of Parkway Trees Republic Services collects brush 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. Village Crews collect larger brush on the first Monday of each month from April through November. Parkway trees are maintained as part of the Village’s Urban Forest Tree Preservation & Protection Plan. If a parkway tree appears damaged or in need of pruning, contact Public Works at 630-350-3435.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is a safe, convenient, and responsible FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: (630) 350-3413 way to dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs. Prescription Drug Take Back Day provides the perfect opportunity to clean out your cabinets and safely remove any old, unused prescription medications. Discarding your old medications safely will help insure that they will not find their way into the wrong hands. In order to reduce the amount of unused and expired medications in the household and dispose of them safely, residents may bring their medication to the Bensenville Police Department located at 345 E Green Street. The prescription drug drop-off box is located in the lobby and is available year round. Regular business hours are 8am – 5pm Monday-Friday. DISPOSING INSTRUCTIONS • Bring household medication including over-the-counter, prescription medications, ointment and liquid medications, asthma inhalers that are expired or no longer wanted. • Empty pill containers directly into a zipper top plastic bag to protect your personal information. • For spill-free disposal place liquid medication in a zipper top plastic bag. • Deposit your medications in the collection container marked RxBox in the law enforcement facility. ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED • Sharps or needles, especially epinephrine pens • Radioactive medicines

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2020 VILLAGE BRUSH AND BRANCH PICK-UP

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DO NOT BUNDLE BRUSH OR BRANCHES REPUBLIC SERVICES collects 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. Yard Waste Only stickers can be picked up for free at the Village Hall. Republic Services 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 Republic Services to collect. VILLAGE CREWS collect larger brush on the first full week of each month from April through November with the following regulations. • 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. • Piles should be placed on street side of property NOT in the alleys. • Place cut ends of brush and branches towards the street without root systems. • Individual branches must not exceed eight inches (8”) in diameter. • Items larger than eight inches (8”) in diameter, materials such as construction wood, branches with nails or spikes, wooden fence pieces, rose branches, poison ivy and grass clippings/rakings cannot be mulched and must be disposed of by the resident through other means. • Brush collection is for single family residences only. • Contractor generated brush will NOT be collected. • NO bundling of piles with rope or wire. • Branches smaller than three feet (3’) in length and one inch (1”) in diameter should be placed in bio-degradable bags or cans labeled yard waste only for pickup by Republic. 2020 DATES APRIL 6 JULY 6 OCTOBER 5

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FREE MULCH PROGRAM Beginning in April, the Village of Bensenville will offer FREE recycled triple ground mulch to incorporated Bensenville residents. This opportunity is the result of in town brush pickups, tree trimmings and tree removals. This is one of Bensenville’s environmental initiatives to recycle our material and reinvest back into the community. Mulch is available 7 days a week at the Public Works Facility parking lot at 717 E. Jefferson Street (right across the Redmond Recreational Complex) and is accessible at the NE corner in a concrete bin for residents to help themselves. Residents are responsible for loading their own mulch, containers, shovels and their own transportation. The property is under surveillance – please be respectful of other residents and the Public Works Facility. A

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Are you interested in receiving information on things happening in our community? To receive email notifications on things like calendar events, community jobs, and Village programs, we encourage you to subscribe to the Village’s notify me message center. This program provides a way for residents to subscribe to topics that are important to them. To subscribe, please visit the Village website and click the Receive Notifications icon on the home page.

Spring Storm Preparedness

The National Weather Service designates the first full week in March as Severe Weather Preparedness Week. This is the time to review severe weather (i.e. tornado) preparedness, review the difference between a watch and warning and review when watch or warnings can be issued. Take the time to review what steps you can take to protect yourself and loved ones by designating where the best place to go for safety is located. For more information, visit bensenville.il.us and click on Emergency Management Agency, or call the EMA Office at 630.350.3461.

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Spring/Summer Program Guide for more programs and events!

WEDNESDAY | MARCH 18 @ 7:00 PM | AGES: ADULTS ONLY – DOORS OPEN AT 6:45 PM Looking for a cute handmade gift to add to an Easter basket or to display as adorable home décor? Join us for a fun night of crafting with this quick and easy sock bunny! All materials will be provided and participants will leave with a perfect pair of bunnies.

SUSAN B. ANTHONY: Whirlwind of Reform

WEDNESDAY | MARCH 25 @ 7:00 PM Susan B. Anthony devoted 50 years of her adult life to advocacy for women’s political, educational, and professional equality. Join us as we watch Anthony’s dedication and passion for equal rights and woman suffrage come to life through Annette Baldwin’s portrayal of the Mother of the Women’s Rights Movement. This program is sponsored by the Office of Kathleen Willis, State Representative of Illinois District 77.

BENSENVILLE HISTORY Introduction to Our New Local History Digital Collection

WEDNESDAY | APRIL 1 @ 7:00 PM Join our Digital Librarian for an introduction to the new Bensenville Historical Collection on the Illinois Digital Archive. Learn about this grant funded project, how it was done, the collection today, and what you can do to help the library continue to save the history of Bensenville. Bring your family archiving questions and see Bensenville’s past come to life.

HOW THE WILD WEST CREATED TEDDY ROOSEVELT

THURSDAY | APRIL 9 @ 7:00 PM He was born a city boy in Manhattan, but it wasn’t until he lived as a cattle rancher and deputy sheriff in the wild country of the Dakota Territory that Theodore Roosevelt became the man who would be president. Join author William Hazelgrove as he uses Roosevelt’s own reflections to illustrate the formative seasons that America’s twenty-sixth president spent in the broken country of the Wild West.

FAMILY ARCHIVE WORKSHOP | WEDNESDAY | APRIL 22 @ 7:00 PM

Do you know where your family history is? If you are like many busy people, the answer lives in unorganized boxes and computer files. Bring in one or two boxes of your family history; photos, letters, tapes, textiles and digital files, and learn how to do basic preservation and organization of your precious family memories and history with Elizabeth Morris, the Library’s Digital Librarian & Archivist. Be a hero in saving memories for future generations. Registration is not required to attend, but space is limited and participants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

KIDDIELAND REMEMBERED | SATURDAY | APRIL 25 @ 2:00 PM

From 1929 to 2009, Kiddieland in Melrose Park brought joy to thousands of families. Join us and relive the past with historian and Oakton College professor Cheryl Brown, as she revisits the history of the park with vintage photos. Re-experience the park through videos of the park on a busy summer day. Learn about the final auction of the rides, why the park had to close approximately 10 years ago, and where the rides are today.

DIY FABRIC BOOKMARKS

MONDAY | APRIL 20 @ 7:00 PM | AGES: ADULTS ONLY – DOORS OPEN AT 6:45 PM In April we will be celebrating both National Library Week and Earth Day, so let’s upcycle some bookmarks! With scrap fabric, leftover cardboard pieces, and other odds and ends, we will be making custom bookmarks for you to use over and over. These are great for yourself, for a handmade Mother’s Day gift, or for all book lovers alike. 6

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SATURDAY | MARCH 28 @ 10:00 AM BLACKHAWK MIDDLE SCHOOL CAFETERIA AGES: 10 AND YOUNGER Kids 10 and younger are encouraged to join the Bensenville Community Public Library and Bensenville School District 2 for our second annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny in the Blackhawk Middle School Cafeteria. This event includes a pancake, tater tots, sausage, and egg breakfast, a photo-op with the Easter Bunny, as well as other crafts and activities. Buses will also be available for transportation to and from the breakfast, bus route information will be available one week from event. Registration is not required, but space is limited. All children must be attended by an adult. All adults must be accompanied with a child. For questions or further details, please contact the Library at 630.766.4642.

Join the Library over spring break for a variety of programs for all ages! Visit the Library’s website or current program guide for a complete listing of all spring break programs. For all programs listed below, registration is not required to attend, but space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

LUNCHTIME THEATER

MONDAY | MARCH 30 @ 1:00 PM | ALL AGES Bring your sack lunch and join us for a special Spring Break movie while taking advantage of stadium seating, free popcorn, and new HD projection in the Library’s auditorium! Movie title will be released approximately one month prior to event.

BUILD-A-POEM TERRARIUM

TUESDAY | MARCH 31 @ 1:00 PM | AGES: 3RD TO 12TH GRADE In honor of National Poetry Month, join us for a special poetry inspired craft! We will provide all the materials needed to put together your poem’s terrarium, you bring your creative word building! Space is limited to the first 20 children.

ART CLUB

WEDNESDAY | APRIL 1 @ 10:30 AM | AGES: 2 TO 12 YEARS OLD Families are invited to join us for a fun and easy Spring Break craft. We will provide a different project for each age group, as well as a variety of supplies for you to create your own masterpiece.

WEDNESDAY | APRIL 1 @ 2:00 PM | AGES: 12 TO 18 YEARS OLD Teens are invited to join Mr. Parish for a fun and easy Spring Break craft. All materials will be provided by the library.

VIDEO GAME CLUB TOURNAMENT | Super Smash Bros. Switch

THURSDAY | APRIL 2 @ 1:00 PM | AGES: 10 TO 18 YEARS OLD Join the library for another great video game tournament! – complete with pizza! Participants will play against other participants to become the Super Smash Bros. champion! Participants will not be allowed in after the first 10 minutes, so please arrive early.

LIFE-SIZE CANDYLAND | Family Edition!

FRIDAY | APRIL 3 @ 10:30 AM | AGES: FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN 3 YEARS OLD AND UP You’re invited to play our life-size Candy Land game! The meeting room will transform into the game board with YOU as the game piece. Compete with your family for your CandyLand prize!

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Join the Library the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 pm at the Bensenville Library for a showing of our favorite family films! March 3 | Frozen 2 April 7 | Spies in Disguise

Film Fanatics

Join us on the third Thursday of every Join us on the third Thursday of every month at 7:00 pm for a showing of cinematic gems you may have missed! Admission to the show is free! March 19 | The Hustle April 16 | The Kitchen

Noche De Película SECOND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH 6:30 PM | ALL AGES Join us at the Library every second Thursday of every month at 6:30 pm and take advantage of stadium seating, new HD projection, and free popcorn in the Library’s auditorium for a showing of our favorite family films IN SPANISH. Admission to the show is free! March 12 | Frozen 2 April 9 | Toy Story 4

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THURSDAYS @ 12:00 PM JUNE 11 – AUGUST 13 ALL AGES Bring your sack lunch and join us for a weekly summer movie while taking advantage of stadium seating, free popcorn, and new HD projection in the Library’s auditorium! Ask at the Youth Reference Desk for titles. Registration is not required to attend, but space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Documentary Film Series Join the Library the second Monday of every month at 7:00 pm for a new documentary film series! For trailers and ratings, visit the Library’s website. March 9 | American Factory (2019) April 13 | Icarus (2017)

LOOKING FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS FOR HIGH SCHOOL? JOIN THE TEEN JUSTICE LEAGUE! SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH @ 12:30 PM AGES: INCOMING AND CURRENT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Are you a student in high school who is looking for community opportunities? Do you like pizza? Join us at the library for a free pizza lunch and earn some volunteer hours while doing so. This is a community service club made for teens. Teens will develop and implement service projects to learn leadership skills. March 10 | Easter Bunny workshop | helping cut shapes and etc. April 14 | Clean Up Your Library

CULTIVATING COMMUNITY: OUR 2020 SEED LIBRARY Grow your own vegetables, herbs, and flowers from seed — with your BCPL library card! Our 202 Seed Library is launching up again this spring, and we’re encouraging our patrons and community members to try their hand at growing (and harvesting!) seeds. You may borrow up to five seed packets consisting of no more than two of each variety. Once we launch for the season, you will be able to select your seed packets at the Circulation Desk. Read more about our seed library and watch for our launch date at benlib.org/seed-library.

HERB GARDENING

SATURDAY | APRIL 4 @ 2:00 PM

Master Gardener Linda Dickerson from the University of Illinois Extension shows us the basics of herb gardening. Whether you’re a new or advanced herb gardener, this program offers information useful in selection, care, and uses of a variety of herbs.

1,000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN AGES: BIRTH TO KINDERGARTEN

1,000 books sounds like a lot of books, but if all you do is read your child one book every night at bedtime, you will have read 1,000 books before your child turns 3! Besides being a nice way to spend time together, you will be helping your child get ready for Kindergarten. Stop by the Youth Services Desk to sign up and hear more about the program, including prizes you can earn and recommended titles from our librarians to read aloud. Brought to you in partnership with Bensenville School District 2.

TRIVIA NIGHT AT THE GREEN STREET GRILLE

FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH @ 7:00 PM | 120 W. GREEN ST. IN BENSENVILLE | MARCH 2 | APRIL 6

Join staff from the Bensenville Community Public Library on the first Monday of every month from 7:00—9:00 p.m. and flex your trivia muscle at the Green Street Grille! Gather some friends and compete against other teams for prizes by answering questions about history, pop culture and more! Registration is not required to attend Trivia Night, but reservations at Green St. Grille are recommended. Please call 630.474.1201 to reserve a table.

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY

SATURDAY | MAY 2 | ALL DAY, ALL AGES!

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FENTON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL A MESSAGE INVITING PARENTS TO FENTON FENTON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL | District 100 1000 West Green Street Bensenville | Illinois 60106 630 766 2500 www.fenton100.org Mission Statement Cultivate successful, passionate learners through rigor, relevance and relationships. Board of Education Paul Wedemann | President Mary Ann Payton-Howell | Vice President Patricia Jalowiec | Secretary Leonel Figueroa Juliet Rago | Jacci Ramirez Kit Tingpalpong The District 100 Board of Education will hold regular business meetings on Wednesday, March 25 and April 29. District 100 meetings are held at 7:00 pm in the Academic Resource Center (ARC) at Fenton Community High School. Parents and community members are invited to attend. Administration James Ongtengco | Superintendent Jovan Lazarevic Associate Superintendent/Principal Sam Bentsen | Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Operations Bruce Martin | Chief School Business Officer Jim Batson | Director of Technology Rick Kambic | Director of Communications and Community Engagement Michelle Papanicolaou Director of Curriculum and Instruction Todd Becker Director of Activities and Athletics Thomas Kobel, Director of Building, Grounds and Transportation Eileen Roberts | Assistant Principal Pedro Castro | Dean of Students Nancy Coleman | Director of Special Education Kate Ward | Division Leader Eric Koranda | Division Leader Brian Agustin | Division Leader

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It is not a secret that parent participation in school improves academic and behavioral outcomes. For example, research has found that parent involvement is related to a host of student achievement indicators including better grades, attendance, graduation rate, attitudes, expectations, homework completion, and state tests. In addition to academic outcomes, we want Fenton parents to be involved because it is the right thing to do and, as a parent of six children speaking, your students want you to be involved. Fenton’s partnership with parents contributed to many of our first semester accomplishments, which can be seen in the adjacent text box. We invite parents to help us build our next list of accomplishments. At Fenton, there are many ways parents can be involved. This includes, but is not limited to, attending our Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), Padres Unidos, Przyjaciele Fenton, Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC), Athletic Boosters, and Music Boosters. Each of these groups are unique. Another way parents can be involved is by simply attending events and showing support for the clubs and athletic teams your student is passionate about. Seeing a familiar face can go a long way. Parent-Teacher Conferences are a great way to keep in touch with your teachers and stay apprised of classroom expectations. Parents can take little steps while at home, such as logging into PowerSchool to monitor grades and email teachers. We understand that parents are busy and have other obligations that might prevent you from being as involved as you might like. Being a parent is not easy. You’re not in it alone: Fenton is a community. Others who attend Fenton’s parent groups can relate and might have good ideas to share. Parents are one of the pillars that support a school district, and our most valuable resources are our children. Thank you for your partnership and we look forward to seeing you often. JAMES ONGTENGCO | Superintendent A WEALTH OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN SEMESTER 1 • Campus beautification, including messaging and logos painted on interior walls • Tri-District unity in completing a joint Portrait of a Graduate with Districts 2 and 7 • Victor Aristakessian was given Bensenville’s prestigious volunteer award • Virginia Salazar was a Commended Student in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program • 27 students were named Illinois State Scholars • More students are registering for AP exams • We’ve grown our parent outreach groups (PTO, Padres Unidos, Polish Parent Outreach) • Staff members Cameron Kopp, Deomara Velez, and Demetrea Danigeles received Those Who Excel awards from Illinois State Board of Education • Counselor Paul Welsh received the Government Relations A

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Award from the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) We expanded professional learning opportunities for teachers Fenton’s ESL/Bilingual team was invited to present at a statewide conference The Illinois Association of School Boards recognized all of District 100’s school board members for various accomplishments. We implemented E-Learning Days so our students and teachers can stay on schedule Criminal Justice classes made a powerful presentation to public officials Our soccer team won the PepsiCo Showdown Choir, football, and cross country had students recognized as All State We joined the Upstate 8 Conference and we are thriving

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SPRING MUSICAL | Sister Act

FENTON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL | District 100 1000 West Green Street Bensenville | Illinois 60106 630 766 2500 www.fenton100.org Mission Statement Cultivate successful, passionate learners through rigor, relevance and relationships.

Special Olympics Basketball Team Takes Second in Region Fenton’s Special Olympics basketball team charged through its regional schedule and on Sunday afternoon made it to the championship game of the state qualifier tournament. They fell a few points behind and took second place. Fenton is extremely proud to have the second best team in the region. Coach Simon Sanchez praised his players for their hard work and patience. He also thanked the parents, fans, and school staff who supported the team this season. During its Pack the Place home game in December, Fenton’s Special Olympics basketball team and Interact Club raised more than $750 for Special Olympics through ticket sales, raffles, and shirt sales.

Fenton High School’s Theater Department presents Sister Act for its annual Spring Musical this April. The show is based on the hit 1992 movie staring Whoopi Goldberg. The plot revolves around a diva singer who’s put into witness protection after witnessing a crime. Where do police hide her? In a convent! “We picked the show to contrast shows we have done in the past, and thought it would be a good opportunity to highlight the talented musicians and actors we have,” said Mrs. Seredy Williams, co-vocal director. Fenton students Karissa Lara (pictured right) will play the lead role of Deloris Van Cartier, the witness who goes into hiding, and is joined by a group of powerful theatre artists and musicians.. Show dates are scheduled for April 16, 17 and 18. Senior Citizens are invited to enjoy a free lunch at noon leading up to a free seniors matinee show at 1 pm on April 18. The matinee is only for senior citizens who reside in Bensenville or Wood Dale, and an RSVP is required. To reserve a spot at the senior matinee, call 630.860.8620.

FENTON FACES RECOGNIZES POSITIVE STUDENT CHARACTER We had our Fenton Faces breakfast this January in the Academic Resource Center (ARC). Teachers wrote a paragraph explaining their nominees’ positive contributions to class or positive influences upon classmates. Those nominations were then sent to Principal Jovan Lazarevic throughout the semester. The selected students and their parents arrived at school early to have breakfast with their teachers and hear their nominating paragraph read aloud in front of the group. The 23 recognized students include: Aqsa Bawani Alexis Orozco Tyshawn Brooks Ryan Poskus Nayla Corneyo Mia Ramirez Julie Ferrer Daniela Rivera Nayeli Galeana-Vieyra Ramos Ruby Garcia Natalia Roman Frank Krygier Marcus Rule Karissa Lara Deyrizith Sandoval Grace Marcussen Izabela Weglarz Oscar Mastache Gerimiah Wilson Merly Velasquez Natalie Worwa Martinez Angel Zaragoza Danna Melendez

making us proud!

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ILLINOIS NAMES 27 STATE SCHOLARS FROM FENTON

CHESS ALUMS RETURN AND PLAY IN LEGENDS MATCH

Principal Jovan Lazarevic was notified in January that 27 Fenton students were selected for recognition by the State Scholar Program because of their outstanding academic achievements. Students are selected based on their standardized test scores and their cumulative GPA after their second semester of their junior year.

Alumni of Fenton’s chess team visited campus on in January to square off against current Bison in our fifth annual Legends Match. The pawns, knights, bishops and royalty were flying across the boards. Mr. Frank Kekstadt, Fenton’s previous chess coach, was on hand to support the Legends, while Ms. Stephanie Downen and Ms. Shelly Bibel coached the current students.

This year’s honorees include: Annalisa Bomicino Nathan Fonseca Jocelyn Gonzalez Adam Kashif Eduardo Meza Adrianna Modelska James Palumbo Nancy Pena Virginia Salazar Ann Sofineti Abigail Subach Emily Trzmielewski Karen Villegas Jacob Zielinski

Julie Ferrer Thomas Franklin Diego Gutierrez Abigail Mathew Sydney Minard Natalie Natiello Dhruv Patel Moises Ponce Jr. Emily Sanchez Jimenez Michael Sokolowski Malien Tingpalpong Lilian Ulloa Karolina Zawitkowska

Fenton extends its gratitude to visiting alumni: Andrew Krajewski (Class of 2011) Aglaen Paz (Class of 2016) Arturo Alfaro-Manriguez (Class of 2017) Christian Tomasik (Class of 2018) Travis Kobylarz (Class of 2018) Alex Harden (Class of 2019) PJ Patterson (Class of 2019)

FOOTBALL INSPIRES AND LEADS STUDENTS TO SUCCESS Fenton running back Andre Bess (#2) can’t imagine his life without football. The senior, who also runs track for the Bison, is in talks with Benedictine University following a stellar year on the football field. “Being on the football team has been a real blessing,” Bess said. “It’s not just the football, it’s the people I’m with. My teammates and coaches influenced who I am as a person. They’re always there for me.” Bess compiled 1,102 rushing yards on 221 attempts and smashed into the endzone 13 times. He also caught 11 passes for 174 yards and a touchdown. Because of those stats, Bess will play in the Illinois High School Shrine All Star Football Game on June 20 in downstate Bloomington. The charity game is organized in partnership between the Shriner’s Hospitals for Children and the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association. The success stories continue off the field as well. Eleven Bison were recognized by the Upstate Eight Conference for academic successes. Quarterback Nick Benn and lineman Eric Moreno were later named to the Class 6A Academic All-State Team by the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association. “My grades are usually better during football season,” Benn said. “I end up having limited time and more incentive because of our coach’s expectations.” Moreno said football brought him a lot of quality friends who band together for topics both on and off the field. “That drive for football, it applies to school, too,” Moreno said. “Coach has taught us a lot about respecting ourselves and others, and finding your drive, your reason for whatever it is you’re doing.”

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Fenton Celebrates and Explores Innovative Hour of Code Activities Students explored writing code and creating custom projects with robotics during the annual Hour of Code activities. Hour of Code celebrates advancements in the computer science industry and showcases opportunities students can join right away or aspire toward. Fenton’s week-long celebration was organized by Mr. Mike Berago, Mr. Mike Baker, Mr. Brian Agustin, Mrs. Sara Pahl, and Mrs. Elizabeth Wright (plus many others who welcomed activities into their classrooms). Mr. Berago said Hour of Code teaches critical thinking skills, introduces students to career opportunities they might be passionate about, and he said some colleges are starting to require introductory computer science coursework as a prerequisite for admission. Several programmers, including a few alumni, visited campus or participated in video conferences to share their experiences and take questions from students. Other activities included programing spheres (little plastic balls) to navigate an obstacle course, writing basic code for short video games, writing short code that creates large animated names for websites, among others. In the library, Mrs. Wright helped students write and record a short script about a book they read, and then program a mother board to play the audio upon completing a circuit. Students then connected the mother board to a speaker and a piece of fruit decorated like the character. When guests touched the decorated fruit, the recorded script began playing aloud. Special thanks to the following alumni who volunteered their time and expertise: • Marcin Kleczynski 2008 (CEO Malwarebytes) • David Wolf 2009 (Roblox Cloud Data Engineer) • Tommy Stopka 2013 (Roblox Cloud Data Engineer) • Matteo Giaimo 2013 (Roblox Cloud Data Engineer) • Alex Bernal 2011 (Roblox Cloud Data Engineer) 11

BENSENVILLE PARK DISTRICT 15% OFF WATER PARK SEASON PASSES THROUGH APRIL 30TH The Bensenville Water Park & Splash Pad opens for the 2020 season on May 23. Save by purchasing your pass(es) early; passes may be purchased at Deer Grove Leisure Center. Visit BvilleParks.org or call 630.766.7015.

Deer Grove Leisure Center Administrative Office 1000 West Wood Street Bensenville | Illinois 60106 630 766 7015 BvilleParks.org WhitePinesGolf.com White Pines Golf Club 500 West Jefferson Street Bensenville | Illinois 60106 630 766 0304 Bensenville Water Park & Splash Pad 1100 West Wood Street Bensenville, Illinois 60106 630 766 SWIM (7946) Fischer Farm 16W680 Grand Avenue Bensenville | Illinois 60106 630 834 3152 Board of Commissioners Rich Johnson | President Val Karg | Vice President Greg Linder | Treasurer Jim Geils | Secretary Nancy Gibbs | Commissioner Executive Director Joseph C. Vallez

BENEFITS TO SEASON PASSES INCLUDE: • Unlimited admission to the Water Park • 30-minute early weekday admission • $15 off all outdoor aquatic birthday party packages • Free admission to Glow Swim • Free and unlimited admission to aqua fitness classes • Free and unlimited admission to weekday morning lap swim • 3 free guest passes per household at the time of registration

WATER PARK & SPLASH PAD PRIVATE RENTALS Great for family reunions, customer appreciation events, church outings, staff parties and so much more. You and your guests will enjoy an exclusive event at the Water Park. For more information and to reserve your event, please call 630.766.7015 ext. 123.

CLOVER HUNT

SATURDAY | MARCH 14 | FISCHER FARM AGES 2-4 | 10:30–11:15 AM | AGES 5-7 | 12:00–12:45 PM Come out to the Farm to go searching for those lucky clovers. You may find one with 3 leaves, but the 4-leaf clover is what we are searching for. Tales of wealth, health, and other good fortune surround this rare plant. Finding a truly rare clover will surely bring you an exciting surprise! Registration is not required, cost is $5.

EASTER EGG HUNT & EGGSTRAVAGANZA

SATURDAY | APRIL 4 | DGLC | 10:00 AM–12:15 PM ALL AGES | Thousands of candy filled Easter eggs will be scattered! The hunt begins at 10AM sharp; bring a container for your eggs. Then come enjoy family fun with games, crafts, inflatables, and a photo with the bunny in the gym. Field will be divided by age groups.

EASTER BASKET GIFTING Summer Employment

Applications available at the Leisure Center and White Pines or download at BvilleParks.org. White Pines Proshop/Course 630.766.0304 x 1 klind@WhitePinesGolf.com White Pines Banquets/Restaurant 630.766.0304 x 2 banquets@WhitePinesGolf.com Bensenville Water Park 630.238.4931 tlinder@bvilleparks.org Summer Camps 630.238.4922 lsemetko@bvilleparks.org

SATURDAY | APRIL 4 | DGLC | 1:00–3:00 PM The Easter bunny will be gifting Easter Baskets at the Bensenville Park District on April 4. Parents/Guardians will provide the baskets filled with candy and toys. Register and bring your basket(s) to the Deer Grove Leisure Center by 6pm on Friday, April 3. Participants will also be able to take a picture with the Easter Bunny.

EASTER BRUNCH

SUNDAY | APRIL 12 | WHITE PINES GOLF CLUB | SEATINGS 9:30 AM–1:30 PM Brunch highlights includes waffle bar, omelettes to order, and carving station. Other items include lunch selections, appetizers, salads and a sweet table. Reservations and deposit are required; call 630.766.0304 x2. For more information, please visit WhitePinesGolf.com.

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SUMMER CAMPS EARLY BIRD SALE

new camps this year!

Register by 6pm Friday, May 8 and save $10 off each full session (10 days) reserved for Adventure, Sports, Discovery, Explorer, Rising Starts Theater, Creation Station Art, Sports (ages 6-10) and Teen Camps (ages 11-15). You may also take advantage of our multiple child(ren) discount during this time.

We are excited to announce the addition of 3 new camps this year! EXPLORER CAMP Take on the role of Environmental Steward! Respect, volunteerism, leadership, and sustainability are the focus of this camp. Teens will learn about natural conservation, historical preservation, and more while going on adventures to local historical places, engaging in service projects, caring for Fischer Farm’s animals, and opportunities to lead Discovery campers in activities! RISING STARS THEATER CAMP Join a camp where you’ll be taken seriously as an artist, and learn theater by doing it! Rising Stars Theater Camp is designed to give kids hands-on learning experiences that guide them through the process of gaining valuable skills in the art of theater, while having fun! CREATION STATION ART CAMP Come to a place where you can sculpt, paint, draw, and create your own masterpieces. If you’re a novice or a pro artist, you’ll get the opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive, caring, non-competitive environment with skilled instructors. 2020 Summer Camps begin on May 26. To reserve your child’s place in camp, a $25 down payment per session, per child, is required. Payment plans are available. Make sure to take advantage of 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 2-6 Give your child (ages 3 and 4) the opportunity to grow with the Tiny Tot Preschool by attending a class during preview week. Tour the classroom and meet the teachers. Contact ttschool@BvilleParks.org or 630.766.7015 x117.

CRAFTERS TO THE RAFTERS

SATURDAY | MARCH 7 | DGLC Come out and see a selection of crafts made by local and regional artists. These will include: lapidary artists, painters, woodworkers, metalsmiths, and artisans of a wide variety of other trades. Park District staff will have concessions available. Free admission for shoppers!

FRIED COD, PERCH OR COMBO Hand breaded, cooked to perfection.

INCLUDES Soup & Salad Bar

EARTH DAY EVENT

SATURDAY, APRIL 18 | FISCHER FARM | 10:30 AM -12:30 PM Swing on by Fischer Farm for our annual Earth Day Celebration. During this event we will be neatening up our prairie, wetlands, woods and farm grounds as a team. Spring is among us and Fischer Farm is the best place to be to get in that Earth Day spirit. Pizza and pop will be provided in the barn after a morning of celebration and work! Volunteers will also receive a free t-shirt.

Daily Golf Specials Visit WhitePinesGolf.com for details A

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BENSENVILLE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BENSENVILLE

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.

www.bensenvillefpd.org

BE ALARMED! The BFPD is working with the nonprofit Illinois Fire Safety Alliance and Office of the State Fire Marshal to provide no-cost smoke alarms to residents of Bensenville. The Be Alarmed! Smoke Alarm Installation program provides smoke alarms and fire prevention materials in an effort to both educate residents on fire safety as well as to provide them with life-saving devices in their home. Residents who wish to receive more information about the smoke alarm installation program should contact the department at 630.350.3441 or register online at bensenvillefpd.org

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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 Bensenville FPD

www.bensenvillefpd.org

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BCPL Family Movie Night, 6:30pm BSD2 Fenton Tri-District Band Festival, 6:30 pm, Fenton High School Senior Luncheon, Monty’s Banquets, Doors Open 10am CDC Meeting, 6:30pm, VH

tuesday

BSD2 Board of Education Committee of the Whole/Special Meeting, 6pm, Educational Administration Center

BCPL Computer Basics, 2pm BCPL Thursday Night Book Club, 7pm BSD2 W.A. Johnson School PTA Meeting, 6pm

FHS Talent Show BPD Fish Fry, White Pines, 4:30pm

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BSD2 IGSMA District Jazz Contest BPD Crafters to the Rafters, DGLC

saturday

BCPL Documentary Series, 7pm

BCPL Teen Justice League, 12:30pm BCPL Polish Storytime, 5:30pm BCPL LEGO Night, 6:30pm FHS 12:08pm Dismissal BSD2 Kindergarten Registration, 3-7pm, Tioga and W.A. Johnson Schools Village Board Meeting, 6:30pm, VH

BCPL Art & Relaxation, 7pm

Garden Club, 11:30am at BCPL BCPL Using the Internet, 2pm BCPL Noche de Película, 6:30pm BCPL Cooking the Books, 7pm FHS Student Job/Career Fair BSD2 Tioga School STEM Night, 6:30pm

BPD Fish Fry, White Pines, 4:30pm

BCPL Family Storytime, 1pm BCPL 1950s & 1960s in Chicago, 2pm Honor Flight Law Enforcement Hockey Classic, Edge Ice Arena, 6pm BPD Clover Hunt, Fischer Farm, 10:30am and 12pm

BCPL Family Art Night, 6:30pm BSD2 Food for Families, 4pm, Fenton High School BSD2 Tioga and Johnson Little Kids Rock Concert, 6:30pm, Tioga Committee of the Whole, 6:30pm, VH

BCPL DIY Sock Bunnies, 7pm FHS PTO Meeting, 6:30pm BSD2 Board of Education Meeting, 7pm, Educational Administration Center BPD Board Meeting, 6pm

BCPL Microsoft Word, 2pm BCPL Film Fanatics, 7pm FHS Padres Unidos Meeting, 6:45pm

BSD2 Blackhawk Middle School Musical, Beauty and the Beast, 7pm, BMS BPD Fish Fry, White Pines, 4:30pm

BCPL Beading Workshop, 1:30pm BSD2 IGSMA District Band Contest BSD2 Blackhawk Middle School Musical, Beauty and the Beast, 2pm and 7pm, BMS

BCPL Bingo for Kids, 6:30pm Village Board Meeting, 6:30pm, VH

BCPL Lunchtime Theater, 1pm BCPL Photoshop Elements, 6pm FHS Spring Break through April 3 BSD2 Spring Break through April 3

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BCPL Microsoft Excel, 6pm BCPL Library Board Meeting, 7:30pm BSD2 Johnson Fourth & Fifth Grade Spring Concerts, 1pm and 2pm BSD2 Bilingual Parent Advisory Council, 5:30p.m, Johnson

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Passes may be purchased at Deer Grove Leisure Center. Visit BvilleParks.org or call 630.766.7015.

BPD Fish Fry, White Pines, 4:30pm

Bensenville Park District 15% OFF WATER PARK SEASON PASSES Through April 30

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BCPL Book Brunch, 10am BCPL Setting Up Gmail, 2pm BSD2 Johnson Math & STEM Night and Scholastic Book Fair, 6-7:30pm Neighborhood Watch Meeting, 7pm, Bensenville Police Department

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BCPL Illinois Military Monuments, 7pm BCPL Lit Chicks, 7pm

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Korthauer Log House Open, 2-4pm

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BCPL Trivia Night at Green St. Grille, 7pm BPD Tiny Tot Preschool Classroom Preview Week

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BCPL Art & Relaxation, 7pm BSD2 Board of Education Meeting, 7pm, Educational Administration Center

BCPL Art Club, 10:30am BCPL Teen Crafting, 2pm BCPL Local History Digital Archives, 7pm Census Celebration Event, 4-7pm, BCPL

Garden Club, 11:30am at BCPL BCPL Computer Basics, 2pm BCPL Noche de Película, 6:30pm BCPL Teddy Roosevelt, 7pm BSD2 Third Trimester Mid-Term BSD2 W.A. Johnson School PTA Meeting, 6pm

BCPL Photoshop Elements 2, 2pm BCPL Video Game Tournament, 1pm BCPL Thursday Night Book Club, 7pm

BCPL No School Movie, 1pm BSD2 No Student & Staff Attendance BPD Fish Fry, White Pines, 4:30pm

BCPL Life-Size Candy Land, 10:30am BPD Fish Fry, White Pines, 4:30pm

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BCPL Herb Gardening, 2pm Easter Bunny Meet & Greet, Bensenville Theatre, 9am BPD Easter Egg Hunt & Eggstravaganza, DGLC, 10am BPD Easter Basket Giving, DGLC, 1pm

saturday

BCPL Family Movie Night, 6:30pm Senior Luncheon, Monty’s Banquets, Doors Open 10am CDC Meeting, 6:30pm, VH

BCPL Easter Celebration, 1pm

BCPL Documentary Series, 7pm

BCPL Teen Justice League, 12:30pm BCPL Polish Storytime, 5:30pm BCPL LEGO Night, 6:30pm FHS State SAT Testing Day Village Board Meeting, 6:30pm, VH

FHS PTO Meeting, 6:30pm BPD Board Meeting, 6pm

BCPL Using the Internet, 2pm BCPL Film Fanatics, 7pm FHS Padres Unidos Meeting, 6:45pm FHS Spring Musical Sister Act, 7pm

FHS Spring Musical Sister Act, 7pm

BCPL Beading Workshop, 1:30pm FHS Spring Musical Sister Act, Free Senior Citizen Matinee, 1pm FHS Spring Musical Sister Act, 7pm BPD Earth Day Event, Fischer Farm, 10:30am

BCPL Family Art Night, 6:30pm BSD2 Food for Families, 4-6pm, Fenton High School Committee of the Whole, 6:30pm, VH

BCPL Spring Butterfly Ball, 10:30am BCPL Family Archive Workshop, 7pm

BCPL Book Brunch, 10am BCPL Microsoft Excel, 2pm BSD2 Pre-Kindergarten Screenings (No Pre-Kindergarten Classes), by appointment, Tioga BSD2 Johnson Fine Arts Fest, 6:30pm

BCPL History of Chicago Mayors, 2pm

BCPL Setting Up Gmail, 6pm BCPL Library Board Meeting, 7:30pm

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BCPL Photoshop Elements, 2pm FHS Fenton Art Festival BSD2 Tioga Children’s Day, 9-11am BSD2 Tioga Fine Arts Fest with Music Makers, Chorus and Rock Band, 6:30pm BPD Water Park 15% Off Season Pass Sale Ends

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BCPL Microsoft Word, 6pm BCPL Lit Chicks, 7pm BCPL DIY Fabric Bookmarks, 7pm FHS Incoming Freshmen (Class of 2024) Orientation

BCPL Firefighter Appreciation Storytime, 1pm BCPL Kiddieland Remembered, 2pm

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LIBRARY CLOSED BPD Easter Brunch, White Pines, 9:30am-1:30pm

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BCPL Trivia Night at Green St. Grille, 7pm Brush & Branch Pick Up, Brush and Branches out by 7am

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SENIOR CITIZENS FREE LUNCH & MATINEE | NOON | APRIL 18 The matinee is only for senior citizens who reside in Bensenville or Wood Dale. For reservations call 630.860.8620.

APRIL 16 – 18 | 7PM

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FENTON HIGH SCHOOL SPRING MUSICAL

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