Community Newsletter May / June 2017 by Village of Bensenville

MAY/JUNE 2017

BENSENVILLE PARK DISTRICT ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION & STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM The Bensenville Park District has committed to the development of an Ecological Restoration and Stewardship Plan to restore and maintain the natural park areas and preserve our natural heritage throughout the District. Work dates are weather permitting. We are asking all interested groups and individuals to join us. To sign up for a work date or to secure more information about volunteer opportunities at the Bensenville Park District, contact Mary Wagner 630.766.7015 x2014 or mwagner@bensenvilleparkdistrict.org.

UPCOMING WORK DAYS | May 13, 9am-noon, Varble Park | July 8, 9am-noon, Breiter-Palm Park

YOUTH GOLF PROGRAM AT WHITE PINES Introduce your child to the fundamentals of golf. Lessons are designed to emphasize the fundamental skills of golf. Registration begins May 1st in the White Pines Pro Shop. Registration forms may be downloaded at whitepinesgolf.com.

Free Flamenco Dance Performance Sunday | June 4 | 2:00 pm Blackhawk Middle School Please join us for this free performance by Ensemble Espanol Spanish Dance Theater, sponsored by the Bensenville Arts Council. All ages are welcome! This Spanish dance company will present the 3 styles of dance: Flamenco, Classical and Folkloric. Founded in 1976, the Ensemble Espanol celebrates Spain in America by presenting and promoting cultural pluralism at the community, state, national, and international levels.

MOTHERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DAY CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH SUNDAY | MAY 14 | SEATINGS 9:30AM-2:30PM

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Bring the entire family to White Pines for a beautiful and delicious Champagne brunch featuring carving, omelet, crepe, and antipasto stations. Highlights also include a cold seafood bar, fruit displays, salads, and dessert table. A Bloody Mary Bar will also available for purchase.

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$38.95 per adult, $15.95 children ages 5-10 years and children 4 and under are complimentary. Tax and gratuity are additional. Make your reservations at 630.766.0304 x2. For more information about events and services at White Pines, please visit www.whitepinesgolf.com.

White Pines Proshop/Course 630.766.0304 x 1 proshop@whitepinesgolf.com

Applications are available at the Leisure Center and White Pines, or you may download one at bensenvilleparkdistrict.org

White Pines Banquets/Restaurant 630.766.0304 x 2 banquets@whitepinesgolf.com Bensenville Water Park 630.238.4920 lryan@bensenvilleparkdistrict.org Summer Camps 630.238.4922 pschmidt@bensenvilleparkdistrict.org

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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 Nancy Gibbs | Commissioner Interim Director Joseph C. Vallez

Have your family staycation at the Bensenville Water Park & Splash Pad. Make sure to secure your season passes soon! The Water Park offers new Splashin’ Birthday Parties options and the facility is available to rent for Private Parties for only $175 per hour. Secure your 2017 party at the Water Park soon while dates are available. Call 630.766.7015 x2003 to reserve.

Swim Lesson Registration is Underway The Bensenville Park District’s Learn to Swim Program, for beginners and advanced swimmers, emphasizes improving swimming ability, increasing confidence and water safety under the instruction of competent, experienced instructors. Group and private swim lessons are offered on weekdays and Saturdays. Register for lessons at the Deer Grove Leisure Center. Call 630.766.7015 with any questions or concerns.

Summer Kick-off Celebration FRIDAY | JUNE 9 | 5-10PM Free admission to the Water Park! Attendees will have a chance to win a Water Park Pass for a family of four. Featuring the Bensenville Park District’s showcase of all their summer programs, as well as music, games, prizes, and waterpark fun! At dusk, guests are invited to watch and enjoy the movie Star Wars The Force Awakens on the hill in the Water Park.

Summer Camps! Begin June 12th The Bensenville Park District Summer Day Camp Program offers a noncompetitive atmosphere where youngsters can socially interact and participate in a variety of activities. Kids 6-10 will enjoy either Adventure Camp or Sports Camp and children 11-15 will like the variety of activities offered at Teen Camp. Camp fees for these full-time camps include a free healthy lunch provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank. Parents have the ability to pick and choose their child’s camp days and have opportunity to secure before and after camp care services. Other camps offered include Fischer Farm’s Discovery Camp held July 10- July 21 and part-time camps for ages 2-5, Tot Camp and Sunshine Camp.

Live at White Pines, The Concert Series The free summer concerts at White Pines will feature talent that presents a variety of music genres. The first performers, Vic Lombardi & the Chicago Seven, will kick off the series on June 30th with soul, R&B and rock favorites. The summer concert series on 37 Bar & Grill’s patio features live music on the last Friday of the month. Food and beverages specials will be available for purchase. For more information, visit whitepinesgolf.com or call 630.766.0304 x2.

Civil War Reenactment Weekend at Fischer Farm SATURDAY, JUNE 24 & SUNDAY, JUNE 25 | 10AM-3PM Step back in time one hundred and fifty years during one of the most significant events in our history. There will be a rally for drills in the morning and a skirmish in the afternoon as well as first-person presentations throughout the day. Attendees will be able to meet the soldiers, listen to music, and learn about civilian life during this time. The canon will be fired at 11am, 12pm and 1pm. Admission fees are $5 for adults and children under 13 are $3; pay at the event.

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FENTON HIGH SCHOOL FENTON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO PLAY VOLLEYBALL FOR JUDSON 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 The District 100 Board of Education will hold its regular business meetings on Monday, May 22 and Monday, June 26. 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 Carrie Pomahac | Assistant Principal/Dean Pedro Castro | Dean of Students Carol L. Smith Director of Community Relations Jim Batson | Director of Technology

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Seniors Ethan Guerra and Javier Sanchez will continue to be teammates when they go off to college in the fall. Both students have signed letters of intent to play volleyball at Judson University in Elgin. Javier started on the varsity team as a sophomore, and Ethan started on varsity when he arrived at Fenton his junior year. Head volleyball coach Heather Petersen says that having Ethan and Javier on her team has raised the bar for the other players by making them work harder, and has also driven her to be a better coach. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In my five years as a head coach, these are the first of my players to continue playing volleyball post high school. I am very proud of how hard they have both worked to gain success, and wish them luck as they begin their careers at Judson.â&#x20AC;?

Ethan Guerra with Athletic Director Todd Becker and Coach Heather Petersen

Located 45 miles northwest of Chicago, Judson University is home to over 1,250 students from 30 states and 20 countries where they offer more than 50 undergraduate majors, minors and pre-professional programs.

UPCOMING SPRING EVENTS

Javier Sanchez with Athletic Director Todd Becker and Coach Heather Petersen

31ST ANNUAL FINE ARTS FEST Fenton High School will host its annual Fine Arts Festival on May 3 at 7:30 pm in the Community Room at Fenton. Artwork created by Wood Dale and Blackhawk students will be on display along with pieces done by Fenton artists. Fenton students and staff members judge the artwork prior to the show and awards will be given during a ceremony at 7:45 pm. In addition to great artwork, there will be food and a raffle. This event is free to the public and all are welcome to attend.

CONCERTS The Fenton Music Department will celebrate the spring season with a Choral Concert on May 8, and a Band Concert on May 11. Both concerts are held in the Lewis-Huffman Auditorium and begin at 7:00 p.m. There is no charge for attending and all are welcome to attend.

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Summer School Information Classes will be in session from 7:45 am - 12:30 pm Session 1 | JUNE 12 – 29 Session 2 | JUNE 30 - JULY 21 No School on July 3 and 4 COST Residents | $150 per semester course Non-Residents | $195 per semester course (supplies/workbooks additional) Jumpstart Math 9 and Jumpstart Algebra 1 will be offered free of charge for students who are required to take these courses. A free sack lunch during summer school will be available but pre-registration is required. Please contact Mr. Castro at 630.860.6254 for more information.

On Friday, April 7, students with the Fenton’s Finest distinction attended a luncheon in their honor sponsored by LEAD4Youth at the Empress Banquet Hall in Addison. Fenton’s Finest seniors are selected annually by the principal and faculty based on their demonstration of dependability, service, scholarship, leadership and citizenship. This is the second year that Fares and Noe Ghanimah hosted the event for Fenton students. Mr. Ghanimah told the students, “When you LEAD, don’t leave anyone behind; when you EXCEL, don’t step on other people’s dreams; when you ACHIEVE your goals and dreams, do it with integrity and honor; and when you DEDICATE yourself, make sure it’s for serving others and being selfless.” Mrs. Ghanimah told the story of her son Abraham and the challenges he faced as a small boy when he had to have surgery to improve his hearing. Throughout his early years, Abraham worked with speech therapists, even giving up recess and other extra-curricular activities in order to learn to speak properly. Along the way, Abraham and his parents were told that he may not even graduate high school. He not only graduated from Fenton but was ranked fourth in his class and is now an engineering student at Cornell College in New York. Abraham and three of his classmates from Cornell spoke to students about their experiences in college, ways they coped with the transition to college, how they balance their social and academic lives, and some things they would do differently. Fenton is grateful to the Ghanimah family for their generosity, kindness and motivational words to our seniors as they leave Fenton and begin another chapter in their lives.

FHS SENIOR TO PLAY DIVISION I SOCCER Senior Noel Lopez has signed a letter of intent to play soccer at Northern Illinois University. Noel has been a standout player for Sockers FC since he was 14 and he hopes that his soccer career at Northern will propel him into professional soccer. Chartered in 1895, and home to 19,000 undergraduate and graduate students, Northern Illinois University is a world-class, research-focused public institution that attracts students from across Illinois, the country and the world. Noel Lopez signing letter of intent

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CLASS OF 2017 CLASS GIFT The class of 2017 wanted to make a lasting impression on Fenton High School through its class gift. Fiftythree students took time from their spring break to dig up grass and dirt in the courtyard to make room for the brick layers to lay a pathway. Although the rainy weather was a factor, the FHS team worked tirelessly over four days to earn 467.5 hours of community service credit and get the job done. Even the contractor who donated his time remarked about how hard the students worked without complaining. Students will be putting the finishing touches to the pathway in the coming days. The result will be a beautiful pathway that connects both doors heading out to the courtyard from the community room. Special thanks to Ms. Rajendran, class of 2017 sponsor for her support throughout this project and Director of Buildings and Grounds Mr. Brodie and his crew for being part of the process from the beginning. Also, thank you to Division Leader for math and science Mrs. Luna and her husband Brian Shelton who donated their time, equipment and laborers from their landscaping business to lay the path. And a shout out goes to Mr. Ongtengco for supplying manual labor and working alongside students to make sure the project was completed on time. Members of the class of 2017 raised $4,800 to fund the project. What a great team effort!

FENTON DRAMA STUDENTS PERFORM IN SECTIONAL & STATE COMPETITIONS Each year, high school drama students from across Illinois take part in the IHSA Contest Drama and Group Interpretation competitions. For over 50 years, Fenton High School has entered the contest that has two parts - a sectional competition and state finals. Contest Drama is a 40-minute show based on a well-known play. The challenge is cutting an entire play down to the allotted time, while still telling a complete story. Judges base their scores on the performance of the students, not necessarily on how the play was cut. Fenton’s Contest Drama selection was a portion of John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men. The students took third place in the sectional competition. Although only the top two teams advance to state, Fenton did have students who received sectional honors. Congratulations to All-Sectional Cast members: Kris Marquez, Alex Radisavljevic, Ricky Blanche and Jordan Blanche. In addition, Fenton’s Abel Zepeda was awarded the only All-Sectional Technical Crew Member. Group Interpretation is a 30-minute reader’s theater performance that can be an original work, a choral reading or a choice from an already established show. The difference is there are no costumes or props used in the Group Interpretation. Fenton’s selection this year was a portion of A League of Their Own. The Fenton team placed third, which advanced them to the state competition at the University of Illinois at Springfield. The following Group Interpretation cast members made the AllSectional Cast: Anne Gonzales, Gaby Rago, Adam Kashif, Malien Tingpalpong, Aitanna Nadala and Serena Napolitano. In addition, Gaby Rago was named to the All-State Group Interpretation cast in Springfield.

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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 Agnieszka Annie Jaworska McLane Mac Lomax Armando Perez Village Clerk Nancy Quinn Village Manager Evan K. Summers

WELCOME NEW VILLAGE PRESIDENT, FRANK DESIMONE New leadership and a new vision for Bensenville – that’s what new Village President Frank DeSimone vows to deliver to the community and its residents. The former village trustee and longtime community volunteer recently took office after winning the April election. He comes into office ready to hit the ground running on seeing through existing developments and kick-starting new ones, all with an eye on improving the village for residents and businesses alike. Most importantly, he said he wants multiple voices to have a seat at the table of his administration. “I want to be that breath of fresh air, with new ideas, a new vision, someone who listens and who is ready to help Bensenville flourish,” he said. “Development is going to be our key to doing that, whether it is the I rving Park Road corridor, Western Access, or downtown. There are tremendous possibilities that I want to make a reality.”

“I want to be that breath of fresh air, with new ideas, a new

President DeSimone wants to take a strategic approach to attracting commercial and retail businesses, with the long-term objective of having those new developments reduce residential property tax bills. Attracting new residential development, he said, will need a permanent Fly Quiet program. Additionally, DeSimone believes that downtown Bensenville has several uniquely attractive characteristics – something he plans to capitalize on.

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“I can see new condos being built near the train station, bringing in millennials who want to walk to the train and go to work, then we may see new restaurants and other businesses follow,” he said. “I want to see downtown bustling.”

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The Western Access project is just as vital to the village’s future, he said, though the impact is more long-term, as planning and construction has yet to be complete.

who listens and who is ready to flourish.” FRANK DESIMONE

“That won’t happen overnight, but the impact that project will ultimately have is tremendous,” he said. “We’ve got to stay at the forefront of that so we can benefit from it for many years to come.” The longtime police detective also brings a strong background in public safety, which provides unique insights into ways to further improve an already strong department. “Safety is my number one concern, but I know that we have a great police department,” he said. “What I’d like to see is adding a few more officers to our patrol division and giving all of them the tools and resources they need to be successful.”

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MUSIC IN THE PARK Everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite free, family summer concert series, Music in the Park begins June 14th and has something to offer for all musical tastes. Bensenville restaurants will sell dinner and dessert items so families can have dinner in the park prior to the concert. Each concert night will also include a classic car night. There is always a 50/50 split the pot raffle that benefits our local food pantry and service organizations. For information, please call 630.594.1134.

LIBERTYFEST & 4TH OF JULY PARADE Be sure to stick around this 4th of July to enjoy all of the festivities taking place in Bensenville. Participants are already registering for our Independence Day Parade featuring some of the best bands, floats and entertainment from around the region. We will also have live entertainment, food and drink, activities for all ages followed by a mega-fireworks display. A map of the parade route and a complete list of activities will be posted on the Village website at www.bensenville.il.us. To volunteer please call 630.594.1134.

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BRUSH PICK-UP DATES 2017 VILLAGE COLLECTIONS

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VEHICLE STICKERS ON SALE STARTING JUNE 1 All vehicles registered or housed in the Village of Bensenville must purchase and display a vehicle sticker. Vehicle stickers must be purchased by June 30th. New residents and new vehicle purchases do not need to pay a penalty as long as the sticker is purchased within 30 days of move-in date, or the date the new vehicle was purchased. YOU CAN PURCHASE YOUR VEHICLE STICKER THREE WAYS 1) ONLINE www.bensenville.il.us. 2) In person at the Village Hall 3) Via US Mail AND … Don’t forget, all dogs in the Village need to be licensed for a fee of $3 each. For more information, call 630.766.8200.

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2017 ELECTRONICS RECYCLING Electronics recycling is available to Bensenville residents through Addison Township Highway Department. TV’s, CRT monitors, computers, laptops, etc. are accepted at no charge. Electronics recycling takes place the second Saturday of the month (April through November) from 8 am – noon located at 411 West Potter Street in Wood Dale. For further information, please contact the Addison Township Highway Department at 630.766.2228.

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SIGN UP FOR CODE RED To be kept alert of severe weather, emergencies and disasters in real time sign up for CodeRED (Automated Emergency Phone Notifications), the Village’s confidential mass notification system. This notification system uses a phone number database and will contact residents and businesses within our community with a voice message. This information will remain confidential and in the custody of the Bensenville Emergency Management Agency and CodeRED at all times and will only be used for emergency notification and community purposes. For more preparedness information and to sign up go to the Village website homepage and click on the CodeRED advertisement. The highlighted link will take you to the enrollment form, be sure to scroll through the entire form. You will need to click on the terms and conditions box, then click on the Verify Information button to review your information before you submit everything to CodeRED.

SPRING COMMUNITY YARD SALE JUNE 8TH – 11TH

Residents are encouraged to clean up and cash in by holding household yard sales the extended weekend of Thursday, June 8th through Sunday, June 11th. The more yard sales held, the more buyers come to our community. Complete a yard sale application and obtain a free yard sale permit from Village Hall or online at www.bensenville.il.us for more information call 630.350.3413.

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BENSENVILLE COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY COCO CHANEL: LA GRANDE MADEMOISELLE THURSDAY | MAY 11 @ 7:00 PM

ANNUAL BOOK SALE Thursday | June 8 | 3:00-8:00 pm Friday | June 9 | 12:00-7:00 pm Saturday | June 10 | 9:00-11:00 am Calling all book lovers! Browse through fiction and non-fiction titles, children’s and teen books, and more at the Library’s annual book sale. Everyone is invited! This is the same weekend as Bensenville’s community garage sales, so while you’re out browsing the sales, stop by ours too!

Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, the 20th century’s most influential designer, is as lively as ever through a historical portrayal performed by Chicago-area historian, actor and lecturer Annette Baldwin of Moments in Time: Staging History. Join the Library in welcoming Coco as she shares the story of her rise to fame and her fashion theories and innovations, including the creation of her most famous fragrance, Chanel No. 5.

GOLDEN GIRLS TRIVIA NIGHT MONDAY | MAY 22 @ 7:00 PM Did you know that the final episode of The Golden Girls aired in 1992? Bring your friends to the Library and celebrate the 25th anniversary of that event with cheesecake and a fun filled night of Golden Girls trivia! We’ll put your Golden Girls knowledge to the test and you’ll have the chance to win prizes. Participants must compete in teams of 2-4 people. Team registration will take place at the event beginning at 6:30 pm, and the competition will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. Late attendees will not be admitted to the event.

COMRADERIE, COPPERHEADS, CAMP DOUGLAS, AND THE BIG CITY: Chicago in the Civil War SUNDAY | JUNE 4 @ 2:00 PM Just two hundred years ago the city of Chicago would have been unrecognizable to those familiar with all the Chicagoland area has to offer today. What was once a small town was transformed dramatically during the 1860s. From the nomination of Abraham Lincoln to his funeral, from the first Union casualty to the first United States Colored Troops, from Copperheads to Confederate prisoners, Chicago was the center of attention. Follow this fascinating story revealing how this city was so impacted by the Civil War and how its residents impacted the war.

LEARN TO PLAY MAGIC: THE GATHERING MONDAY | JUNE 26 @ 7:00 PM What is Magic: The Gathering? It is a game of strategy. Each card is unique. Each game is different. Best laid plans change and evolve at every turn. Forge your own path to victory. Come to the Library and staff from The Gaming Goat in Elmhurst will introduce you to the world of Magic and teach you how to play this immensely popular game.

VERY PINTERESTING: DREAM CATCHERS WEDNESDAY | MAY 17 @ 7:00 PM | ADULTS ONLY Craft your way to sweet dreams at this month’s Very Pinteresting. Learn how to create a simple, yet beautiful dream catcher using hemp cord and a plastic canvas. Registration is not required to attend, but space is limited. Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis.

VERY PINTERESTING: GEOMETRIC WALL ART TUESDAY | JUNE 27 @ 7:00 PM | ADULTS ONLY Love the idea of painting but not the reality? Join us for this month’s geometric wall art project. Learn how deconstructed water color paintings, Mod Podge, and canvas can come together to create a truly amazing piece of art. Registration is not required to attend, but space is limited. Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis.

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FIREFIGHTER APPRECIATION DAY THURSDAY | MAY 4 @ 10:30 AM | ALL AGES Join us for the fun as we celebrate International Firefighters’ Day! Miss Kyrie and Miss Diane will welcome two very special firefighters who will read aloud and teach us important fire safety skills. Then we’ll head outside to see the fire vehicles from the Bensenville Fire Protection District. A new addition this year will be the Fire Safety Trailer! This is a simulated home where a firefighter will guide children through steps they should take if there is a fire in their own home. Registration is not required to attend.

THANK YOU TO OUR OUTGOING TRUSTEES, WELCOME TO OUR NEW TRUSTEES The Bensenville Community Public Library would like to thank both Nancy Rizzo and Sergio Zgrzebski for their service on the Library’s Board of Trustees. While serving on the Board both Nancy (2011-2017) and Sergio (2015-2017) have been instrumental in ensuring the Library as a vibrant, fiscally responsible, and innovative resource for the community. Both were key contributors in forming the foundation of the Library for many years to come. As Trustees, Nancy and Sergio were able tooversee the drafting and implementation of a new strategic development plan (2015), the successful hiring and transition of a new Library Director (2015), the building of an early childhood room addition (2016), and so much more. Nancy was also a key figure in the reintroduction of the Library’s Saturday hours in 2011. The Community of Bensenville and the staff of the Library are very grateful for all of the long hours and hard work that Nancy and Sergio dedicated to the Library. The Library is also very excited to be joined by new Trustees Kathleen “Kathy” Quinn and Tina Lux. We know that both are committed to continuing the enduring spirit that has been created by Library staff and great Trustees like Nancy and Sergio.

DRIVE-IN THEATRE FRIDAY | MAY 12 @ 12:00 PM | 3 TO 7 YEARS OLD Make a cardboard car, bring a sack lunch, and take in a show! To start off our special program, every child will decorate a box car, supplied by the Library, and enjoy watching one of our favorite short films while parked. Stop by the Youth Desk the day of the program to reserve your spot. Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. NOTE: No other food or drink will be provided by the Library.

MISS KYRIE’S DANCE PARTY THURSDAYS @ 10:30 AM | JUNE 8 – JULY 27 | 1 TO 2 YEARS OLD Children between the ages of 1 and 2 years old can join us on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. for Miss Kyrie’s Dance Party, our summer music and movement class. Join us for a morning filled with laughter, song, dance, and music. Registration is not required to attend this class, but space is limited. Stop by the Youth Desk the day of the class to reserve your spot. Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis.

ART CLUB MONDAYS @ 10:30 AM | JUNE 12 – JULY 24 | 6 TO 12 YEARS OLD Kids 6 years old and up are invited to join us every Monday morning for Art Club. Each week we will provide a different project for you to complete as well as a variety of supplies for you to create your own masterpiece. We will use washable supplies, but there is always a chance for a little mess when creating art. You may want to wear something that is okay to get slightly messy. No registration is required to attend, but space is limited.

NIFTY NATURE EXPLORERS WEDNESDAYS @ 10:30 AM | JUNE 14 – JULY 26 | 4 TO 8 YEARS OLD Get outside in the Library’s garden with Miss Penny and Miss Diane to enjoy and learn about flowers, bugs, and other cool things in nature! We will learn some new facts, do some hands-on projects and even share some stories. Registration is not required to attend, but space is limited. Stop by the Youth Desk the day of the program for more information.

LEGO CLUB WEDNESDAYS @ 1:00 PM | JUNE 14 – JULY 26 Join us every Wednesday for LEGO building fun. We’ll provide our extensive collection of bricks and elements, while you provide the imagination! Come up with your own building ideas or use our weekly theme to inspire you. After you are done building bring your creation to our photo station so that we can feature it on our Instagram page. No registration is required to attend, but space is limited.

SUMMER CRAFTS WITH PJT THURSDAYS @ 10:30 AM | JUNE 15 – JULY 27 | 6 TO 10 YEARS OLD Join the Youth Department’s Parish every Thursday for fun and easy craft making projects. Each week the featured project will use simple items like buttons, strings, paper and more. No registration is required to attend, but space is limited.

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Family Movie Night

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY

Join the Library the first Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm 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. Visit the Library’s website for more information.

SATURDAY | MAY 6 | ALL DAY The superheroes are coming! Join the Library for Free Comic Book Day, a nationwide event held the first Saturday in May each year where participating comic book shops and libraries around the world give away comic books absolutely FREE. Stop by the Youth Services Desk for your free comic (while supplies last).

MONDAY MATINEES

MAY 2 | A Dog’s Purpose JUNE 6 | TBA

MONDAYS @ 1:00 PM | JUNE 12 – JULY 24 Join the library every Monday at 1:00 p.m. at the Bensenville Theatre for Monday Matinees. Each week we will feature one of our favorite animated films based on books. Admission to the show is free. JUNE 12 — Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs JUNE 19 —The Lorax JUNE 26 —The Iron Giant

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. Visit the Library’s website for more information.

PARK PLAY FRIDAYS @ 10:30 AM | JUNE 9 – JULY 28 | ALL AGES Children of all ages are invited to join us on Fridays at 10:30 am for Park Play, the Library’s outdoor playgroup. Each week the Library will be at Sunset Park for an hour of outdoor play. Socialize with other parents and caregivers while your child enjoys sunshine, fresh air, as well as active, manipulative, and sensory play. NOTE: Park Play will be relocated to the Library’s meeting room in inclement weather.

MAY 16 | Jackie JUNE 15 | TBA

SUMMER READING WITH ADELE

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!

TUESDAYS @ 10:30 AM | JUNE 13 – JULY 25 Kids are invited to practice their reading skills at Reading with Adele! Adele, a friendly, trained therapy dog is at the Library every Tuesday morning to provide patient, nonjudgmental attention and help reluctant readers gain confidence and improve their reading skills. Registration is not required to attend, but space is limited to 20 minutes per reader. Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis.

MAY 8 | Children of Heaven JUNE 12 | Day for Night

Studio Ghibli Film Series

VIDEO GAME CLUB TUESDAYS FROM 3:00 TO 5:00 PM | 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. MAY – PlayStation TV | JUNE – PlayStation 4

SUMMER READING Readers of all ages are invited to join the Library’s annual summer reading program. Registration for the program begins June 1 and runs through June 30. Once readers are signed up they will receive a reading log. Complete the log to earn a prize and a chance in the grand prize drawing. The last day to turn in your summer reading log is July 31. Want to earn more entries in the grand prize drawing? Every time you attend a program you’ll earn another ticket for the grand prize drawing! For more information, stop by the Youth or Adult Services desks at the Library. A

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Foreign Language Film Series

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MAY 8 | Kiki’s Delivery Service (103 minutes) JUNE 12 | Spirited Away (125 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. 11

SCHOOL DISTRICT 2 CONGRATS … AND BEST WISHES! Bensenville School District 2 welcomed three new members to its Board of Education, and thanked three departing members for their service. BENSENVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 2 210 South Church Road Bensenville | Illinois 60106 www.bsd2.org 630 766 5940 Board of Education Christian Constante Katie Krajecki Robert R. “Bob” Laudadio Jorge Sanchez Alex Stitgen Matthew Vassar Susan Vitellaro 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

Running unopposed in the April 4 General Election, Christian Constante, Alex Stitgen, and Susan Vitellaro were elected to serve four-year terms on the Bensenville School District 2 Board of Education. • Mr. Constante is Pastor of Family Ministries at Bensenville Bible Church. • Mr. Stitgen is a student at Elmhurst College, where he is studying economics and finance.

Christian Constante

Alex Stitgen

Susan Vitellaro

Kate Bossier

Nancy Quinn

Donna Prunotto

• Ms. Vitellaro is co-president of Tioga School’s PTA. They are filling seats held by departing Board members Kate Bossier, who served for 26 years; Nancy Quinn, who served for 14 years, and Donna Prunotto, who served for four years.

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BSD2 WORKSHOPS ON EARLY CHILDHOOD LITERACY HELP PARENTS BUILD THEIR CHILDREN’S BRAINS AND SHAPE THEIR FUTURES Throughout April, Bensenville School District 2 partnered with Project Help and the YWCA to present a free workshop series on the Thirty Million Words Initiative.

The Thirty Million Words Initiative believes those 30 million words are key to closing the achievement gap and giving children the best start in life.

The Thirty Million Words Initiative is based on a worldfamous study that found that some children heard 30 million fewer words by their fourth birthdays than others. Also, those children were typically exposed to harsher language, less complex vocabulary, and less conversational give-and-take. Children who heard more words were better prepared when they entered school. When followed into third grade, they had bigger vocabularies, were stronger readers, and got higher test scores.

Through its workshops on this topic, District 2 encouraged parents to use the power of their words to build their children’s brains and shape their futures. They provided parents with strategies to enrich their children’s early language skills by incorporating more words into their day-to-day life.

The bottom line: the study found that kids who started out ahead, stayed ahead; the kids who started out behind, stayed behind. This disparity in learning is referred to as the achievement gap

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LOG INTO myON BOOKS THIS SUMMER! BSD2 families have read more than 1,600 hours this year using the myON Books virtual reading program, and District 2 hopes they will keep it up once the school year comes to a close. Reading together can provide families with some of their most memorable summer experiences, and our myON Books program is a great summer reading option for families. The myON reading program gives families unlimited access to wonderful literature right at their fingertips. At home or on vacation--by the pool, on the patio, or at ballpark--all families have to do is log into myON and search for books that interest them from among the thousands of titles offered by the online program. For log-in information, visit www.bsd2.org | myON Books.

CELEBRATE SUMMER! Once again, District 2’s Summer Celebration will feature carnival rides for all ages, games, food, and family fun. This year, Bensenville School District 2’s Summer Celebration will be held May 18-21 at Bensenville Town Square. The carnival’s hours of operation will be … Thursday | May 18 | 4-10 pm | Saturday | May 20 | noon-11 pm Friday | May 19 | 4-11 pm | Sunday | May 21 | noon-10 pm Unlimited ride wristbands will cost $30 a day. Mega Passes will cost $45 in advance or $50 at the gate, and will provide unlimited rides for all four days of the carnival. Since 2012, District 2 has partnered with the Village of Bensenville to sponsor this event, which has been a great success. Last year, it raised $13,426 to benefit Rotary, Youth Coalition, Bandits, Boy Scouts and the school PTA/Os that provided volunteers to work the ticket booth.

BSD2 SUMMER INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS Summer School: Offered June 12-30 at Tioga School, this program focuses on reading, writing and math, and provides an opportunity for students to focus in on areas in which they need improvement. JumpStart: Offered June 19-30 at Blackhawk Middle School, this program provides incoming sixth graders with opportunities to learn more about their new school. STEM/Enrichment: This program provides hands-on learning opportunities for students who are interested in exploring, inventing, and discovering. It is offered at Tioga School and divided into different weeklong classes: June 12-16 for current third and fourth graders, June 19-23 for current fifth graders, and June 26-30 for current sixth and seventh graders.

EIGHTH GRADE PROMOTION CEREMONY

FREE SUMMER BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PROGRAM

Blackhawk Middle School will hold its eighth-grade promotion ceremony on Tuesday, June 6, in the field house at Fenton High School, 1000 Green Street, Bensenville. Families of students participating in the promotion ceremony receive a total of six tickets. Students should arrive at 6:30 pm. The ceremony starts at 7 pm.

Bensenville School District 2 will serve FREE breakfast and lunch to anyone 18 years and younger this summer.

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The meals will be served on weekdays June 12-30 at Tioga School, 212 West Memorial Road, Bensenville. Breakfast will be served from 8-8:15 am. Lunch will be served from noon-12:15 pm. L IF E L ONG

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BENSENVILLE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BENSENVILLE

Parent’s Safety Tips

Bensenville Fire Protection District ISO Class 2 500 South York Road Bensenville | Illinois 60106 www.bensenvillefpd.org 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

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Firesetters

Children playing with fire cause hundreds of deaths and injuries each year. Preschoolers and kindergartners are most likely to start these fires, typically by playing with matches and lighters, and are most likely to die in them. • Children experience fire interest. They may ask questions such as how hot is fire or show an interest in fire through playing with fire trucks or cooking on a play stove. This is healthy, and it is time to begin educating about fire. • Firestarting happens when children begin to experiment with fire using matches and lighters. Many fires happen when young children are left alone, even for a short period of time, and have access to matches and lighters. Parents must have clear rules and consequences about fire misuse. • Grown-ups can help keep fire out of the hands of children. • Store matches and lighters out of children’s reach and sight, up high, preferably in a locked cabinet or container. • Never leave matches or lighters in a bedroom or any place where children may go without supervision. • Teach young children and school-age children to tell a grown-up if they see matches or lighters. Children need to understand that fire is difficult to control, it is fast and can hurt as soon as it touches you. • A child with an interest in fire can lead to fire starting and result in repeated firesetting behavior. • It is important for grown-ups to discourage unsupervised fire starts. • Never use lighters or matches as a source of amusement for children; they may imitate you. • Never assign a young child any tasks that involve the use of a lighter or matches (lighting candles, bringing a lighter to an adult to light a cigarette or the fireplace, etc.) • If your child expresses curiosity about fire or has been playing with fire, calmly but firmly explain that matches and lighters are tools for adults only. • Use only lighters designed with child-resistant features. Remember, child-resistant does not mean child-proof.

Important!

Children and fire are a deadly combination. Some children play with fire out of curiosity, not realizing its danger. Troubled children may set a fire as a way of acting out their anger, disappointment or frustration. If you suspect your child is intentionally setting fires or unusually fascinated with fire, get help. Your local fire department, school, or community counseling agency can put you in touch with trained experts who know how to teach children about fire in an appropriate way.

Your Source for SAFETY Information

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BCPL Studio Ghibli Film Series, 3:30pm BCPL Foreign Language Film Series, 7pm BV Theatre BSD2 Free Spanish Nutrition Workshop, 5-6:30 pm, Tioga BSD2 Tioga Free Hispanic Family Nutrition Workshop, 5-6:30 pm, Tioga

BCPL LEGO Night, 6:30pm Village Board of Trustees Mtg, 6:30pm, VH

BCPL Art & Relaxation, 7pm BSD2 Tioga PTA Ice Cream Social & Scholastic Book Fair

BPD Board Meeting, 6pm, DGLC

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Garden Club Spring Luncheon, 11:30am Monty’s BCPL Intro to Microsoft Word, 2pm FHS Mobile Food Pantry, 4-6 pm at FHS BCPL Coco Chanel, 7pm

BCPL Firefighter Appreciation Day, 10:30am BCPL Using the Internet, 2pm BCPL Thursday Night Book Club, 7pm BSD2 Tioga PK Screenings BSD2 BMS Student Recognition Breakfast, 7 am-noon, Cafeteria BSD2 Johnson PTA Meeting, 5:45-7 pm

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BCPL Drive-In Theatre, 12pm BSD2 Tioga Fun Run, 9 am-noon, BMS Track BSD2 Johnson Third Grade Recorder Concert, 1:30-2:30 pm

FHS Class of 2017 Community Service Hours Deadline

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BPD Ecological Program Work Day, 9am-noon, Varble Woods

BCPL Free Comic Book Day, All Day Garden Club Plant and Bakery Sale, 9am-12pm, Bensenville Library

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BCPL Family Movie Night, 7pm BV Theatre BCPL Cheese & Charcuterie Board, 7pm BSD2 Pop-Up Pantry, 4:30-6 pm, Tioga Tioga PTA Meeting/HERO of the Month PK, 6:30 pm, Gym Senior Citizen Luncheon, 11am, Monty’s

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BCPL Very Pinteresting: Dream Catchers, 7pm BSD2 Board of Education Meeting, 7 pm., EAC

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BSD2 Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee, 5:30-7 pm, BMS Village Board of Trustees Mtg, 6:30pm, VH

BCPL Intro to Microsoft Word, 6pm BCPL Golden Girls Trivia Night, 7pm FHS Board of Education meeting, 7pm

BSD2 Pop-Up Pantry, 4:30-6 pm, Johnson

BCPL Using the Internet, 6pm BCPL Lit Chicks, 7pm BCPL Library Board Meeting, 7:30pm CDC Meeting, 6:30pm, VH

BSD2 Summer Celebration, Bensenville Town Square FHS Commencement, Noon

BPD Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch, 9am-2:30pm, White Pines Golf Club BPD Historical Tour Locomotive #18, 1-3pm, Veterans Park

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Tioga PK Ice Cream Social Tioga Fifth-Grade Celebration Assembly, 9-9:30 am Tioga Fifth-Grade Picnic, 10 am-2 pm, Redmond Park BPD Camps Early Bird Sale ends, 6pm, DGLC

BSD2 Summer Celebration, Bensenville Town Square FHS Senior Bruch at Salt Creek Golf Club

BPD Season Opening, 11am-7pm, Water Park

BSD2 Summer Celebration, Bensenville Town Square

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BCPL Book Brunch, 10am BCPL Intro to Photoshop Elements: Part 2, 2pm

BCPL Intro to Microsoft Excel, 2pm BCPL Film Fanatics, 7pm BV Theatre BSD2 Summer Celebration, Bensenville Town Square BSD2 District 2 Band Festival--Grade 5, 6:30-8 pm, Johnson FHS Senior Awards Night 7:30 pm

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BCPL Intro to Microsoft Publisher, 6pm BCPL Hot Chocolate Readers Book Club, 7pm BPD White Pines Youth Golf registration begins, 9am, White Pines Golf Club CDC Meeting, 6:30pm, VH

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BCPL Summer Reading Begins! BCPL Intro to PowerPoint, 2pm BSD2 Johnson PTA Meeting, 5:45-7 pm

BSD2 Tioga Field Day BSD2 Johnson Field Day BSD2 BMS Eighth-Grade Dance, 6:30-8:30 pm, Gym

BPD Tea w Alice Roosevelt, 1:30-3:30pm, Fischer Farm

BCPL Intro to Microsoft Word, 6pm CDC Meeting, 6:30pm, VH

BCPL Cooking the Books, 7pm BCPL Family Movie Night, 7pm, BV Theatre BSD2 Tioga Awards Assembly BSD2 Tioga Kindergarten Celebration, 2-2:30 pm BSD2 Johnson Kindergarten Celebration BSD2 BMS Eighth-Grade Promotion, 7pm, FHS Senior Citizen Luncheon, 11am, Monty’s

BSD2 Last Day of School (no emergency days) BSD2 BMS Mega Fun Day BSD2 Tioga End-of-the-Year HERO Celebration BSD2 Tioga PK Celebration BSD2 Johnson 5th Grade Celebration Day BPD Board Meeting, 5:30pm, DGLC BPD Camp Meet & Greet , ages 6-15, 6:30pm, DGLC

BCPL Intro to Photoshop Elements: Part 1, 2pm BCPL Book Sale, 3-8pm

BCPL Park Play, 10:30am Sunset Park BCPL Book Sale, 12-7pm BPD Summer Kick-Off Celebration, 5-10pm, Water Park BPD Movies in the Park, Star Wars, Episode 7, Dusk-10pm, Water Park

BCPL Book Sale, 9-11am

BCPL Monday Matinee, 1pm BV Theatre BCPL Studio Ghibli Film Series, 3:30pm BCPL Foreign Language Film Series, 7pm BV Theatre BSD2 Summer School (through June 30), 8 am-1pm, Tioga BSD2 3rd and 4th Grade STEM Enrichment Program, 8 am-noon, Tioga BPD Swim Lessons Begin, Water Park BPD Summer Camps Begin, DGLC

BSD2 3rd and 4th Grade STEM Enrichment Program, 8 am-noon, Tioga

BCPL Art & Relaxation, 7pm BSD2 3rd and 4th Grade STEM Enrichment Program, 8 am-noon, Tioga

BCPL Intro to Microsoft Publisher, 2pm BCPL Film Fanatics, 7pm BV Theatre BSD2 3rd and 4th Grade STEM Enrichment Program, 8 am-noon, Tioga BPD Tee Time for Tots, 9:30-10am, White Pines Golf Club

BCPL Park Play, 10:30am Sunset Park BSD2 3rd and 4th Grade STEM Enrichment Program, 8 am-noon, Tioga BPD Campout on the Farm, 5pm-9am, Fischer Farm

BPD Campout on the Farm, 5pm-9am, Fischer Farm

BSD2 6th Grade JumpStart Program, 8 am-noon, BMS BSD2 5th Grade STEM Enrichment Program, 8 am-noon, Tioga BPD Youth Golf League Begins, 7am tee times, White Pines Golf Club

BSD2 6th Grade JumpStart Program, 8 am-noon, BMS BSD2 5th Grade STEM Enrichment Program, 8 am-noon, Tioga BSD2 Board of Education Meeting, 7 pm., EAC BPD Board Meeting, 5:30pm, DGLC

BCPL Computer Basics, 2pm BSD2 6th Grade JumpStart Program, 8 am-noon, BMS BSD2 5th Grade STEM Enrichment Program, 8 am-noon, Tioga

BCPL Park Play, 10:30am Sunset Park BSD2 6th Grade JumpStart Program, 8 am-noon, BMS BSD2 5th Grade STEM Enrichment Program, 8 am-noon, Tioga

BPD Civil War Reenactment, 10am-3pm, Fischer Farm

BCPL Monday Matinee, 1pm BV Theatre BCPL Intro to Microsoft Word, 6pm BCPL Magic: The Gathering, 7pm BSD2 6th Grade JumpStart Program, 8 am-noon, BMS BSD2 6th and 7th Grade STEM Enrichment Program, 8 am-noon, Tioga

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BCPL Very Pinteresting: Geometric Wall Art, 7pm BSD2 6th Grade JumpStart Program, 8 am-noon, BMS BSD2 6th and 7th Grade STEM Enrichment Program, 8 am-noon, Tioga Village Board of Trustees Mtg, 6:30pm, VH

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BCPL Intro to Photoshop Elements: Part 2, 2pm BSD2 6th Grade JumpStart Program, 8 am-noon, BMS BSD2 6th and 7th Grade STEM Enrichment Program, 8 am-noon, Tioga

BCPL Park Play, 10:30am Sunset Park BSD2 6th Grade JumpStart Program, 8 am-noon, BMS BSD2 6th and 7th Grade STEM Enrichment Program, 8 am-noon, Tioga BPD Concert Series begins, 7pm, White Pines Golf Club

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BCPL Monday Matinee, 1pm BV Theatre BCPL Using the Internet, 6pm BCPL Library Board Meeting, 7:30pm BSD2 6th Grade JumpStart Program, 8 am-noon, BMS BSD2 5th Grade STEM Enrichment Program, 8 am-noon, Tioga CDC Meeting, 6:30pm, VH

BPD Civil War Reenactment, 10am-3pm, Fischer Farm

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BCPL Korthauer Log House Open, 2-4pm BPD Historical Tours Locomotive #18, 1-3pm, Veterans Park

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BCPL Chicago in the Civil War, 2pm BAC Flamenco Dance Performance, 2pm, Blackhawk Middle School

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Free admission! Attendees will have a chance to win a Water Park Pass for a family of four. Featuring the Bensenville Park District’s showcase of all their summer programs, as well as music, games, prizes, and waterpark fun! At dusk, guests are invited to watch and enjoy the movie Star Wars The Force Awakens on the hill in the Water Park.

Summer Kick-off Celebration | FRIDAY | JUNE 9 | 5-10PM

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