Community Newsletter-March/April 2015 by Village of Bensenville

MARCH/APRIL 2015

FENTON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL FENTON ALUMNI WALL OF FAME RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED Fenton High School is proud to announce the 2015 inductees into the Distinguished Alumni Wall of Fame. A committee consisting of school staff, community members, retirees and students selected the following Fenton alumni: TERRY BIEFELD | Class of 1958 U Aerospace Engineer U B.S. in Aeronautics and Astronautics from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Masters in Aerospace Engineering from University of South California U Worked for Douglas Aircraft Company (AKA McDonnell Douglas, Boeing and Unite Launch Alliance) for 47 years U Focused much of his career on the Delta Launch Vehicle which first flew in 1960 and is still launching satellites today. U Accomplishments include launch of all GPS satellites, communicates satellites and weather satellites. | Trains and mentors young engineers to carry forward. | Married to a Fenton graduate, raised a family of eight children

CHARLES SCHLIE | Class of 1984 U Pastor/Missionary/Humanitarian U B.A. in Elementary Education M.A. in School Administration from Concordia University, Chicago M.A. in Religion from Concordia University U Currently pastor at Messiah Lutheran Church, Weldon Springs, Missouri U Helped homeless in Guatemala, facilitated construction of church in Russia, assists the under-privileged in Poland, founded The Hearts and Hope for Uganda Orphanage and started a school and church in Nakabango U Helped thousands of Ugandan people through the non-profit coffee company, Three Avocados, which he and his colleagues founded for the purpose of building wells and providing clean water to impoverished villages.

MATT LLOYD | Class of 1991 U Sports Industry U B.A. in Communications and English at University of Illinois, Chicago U Currently Assistant General Manager, Orlando Magic U Previous work included Chicago Bulls – Director of College Scouting, Manager of Public and Media Relations, Video Department U Assistant Director, Information Services for Conference USA , Assistant Director of Media Relations – Arena Football League and Video Department Gamenight Logger – Chicago White Sox

A dinner to celebrate the honorees will be held on Thursday, March 26 at 6 pm at White Pines Golf Club and Banquets located at 500 W. Jefferson Street, Bensenville. Community members who would like to attend the dinner can contact Sandy Hawbaker at 630-860-6258 by March 12. The cost to attend is $40. The evening will include music by the Fenton Jazz Ensemble, a plated dinner and presentations from Terry Biefeld, Matt Lloyd and Charles Schlie. The Fenton Alumni Wall of Fame was established in 1995 by the District 100 Board of Education and honors the achievements and contributions of the school’s most outstanding alumni.

SPAGHETTI DINNER & TRIPLE T AUCTION SATURDAY | APRIL 25, 2015 First United Methodist Church 328 S. Church Rd | Bensenville Enjoy an ALL U CAN EAT spaghetti dinner with salads and desserts starting at 5:30 pm. At 7:00 pm stay for our Triple T Auction, where you will have a chance to bid on either Time, Treasure or Talent items— possibilities could include 1 hour of handyman services, baked goods, comedy club tickets, handmade crafted items, car wash, pet walking, zoo passes, museum passes, Chicago water cruise tickets. Tickets: $8 in advance - $10 at the door. Kids 4-12 $5. Kids under 3 free. For information and to order your tickets, call Susan at 630 337 4685 or 630 766 4124 and leave a message.

Garden Club Scholarship Opportunity The Garden Club of Bensenville is looking to award a $500.00 scholarship to any Bensenville or surrounding community resident pursuing studies in Horticulture, Agriculture, or Landscape Design. Anyone seeking a career in any of these related fields is asked to submit a letter of intent describing their primary area of interest and specify the kind of degree or accreditation they wish to earn. Deadline submission is April 1, 2015. Mail letters to: The Garden Club of Bensenville c/o The Bensenville Public Library 200 S. Church Road Bensenville, Il 60106 IN THIS ISSUE Fenton Community High School Village of Bensenville Bensenville Community Public Library Bensenville Park District Elementary School District 2 Fire Department Community Events

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DAILY HERALD LEADERSHIP TEAM TTwo wo Fenton seniors were w recently recognized by the Daily Herald for their commitment to community service. For the past twelve years, the Daily Herald newspaper has honored high school seniors “who are making tremendous contributions to their communities, their schools, their churches and even the world.” (Daily Herald, 1/18/15)

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 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.

Every high school in DuPage County is invited to nominate two seniors for this recognition. This year year,, Fenton seniors Renee W Wesley esley and Witkor Witkowski were nominated for their outstanding dedication, leadership and commitment to volunteering in school and the community community.. Both students received honorable mention recognition by the newspaper newspaper.. Witkor volunteers his time at Alexian Brothers Medical Center and assists in the IT Department at Fenton. Renee’ Renee’ss volunteer resume includes hundreds of hours volunteering for the VVillage illage of Wood Wood Dale in a variety of capacities. Both students are also members of the National Honor Society and have consisconsis tently been on the Fenton High Honor Roll. Renee Ren nee W Wesley esley W Witkor Witkowski

Board of Education Mary Ribando | President David Vogel | Vice President Laura Wassinger | Secretary Dorothy Lange | Thomas Lawler Susan Ralph | David Sbertoli The District 100 Board of Education will hold regular business meetings on Monday, March 16 and Monday, April 27. District 100 meetings are held at 7:00 pm in the board room at Fenton Community High School. Parents and community members are invited to attend. Administration Dr. Kathie Pierce | Superintendent Dr. Todd Leden | Principal Ms. Jane Lawnicki Director of Business Operations Calendar Reminders Sunday | March 8 | 1-4:00 pm Spaghetti with a Song Thursday | March 19 | 7:00 pm Drama/Interp Showcase Thursday | April 9 | 7:00 pm Bensenville Library & Arts Council Art Show Bensenville Community Public Library April 23-25 | 7:00 pm Spring Musical | Beauty and the Beast Saturday | April 25 Senior Citizen’s Matinee 12:00 Lunch / Performance 1:00 pm

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APRIL 23-25 | 7:00 pm Lewis-Huffman Auditorium TTickets ickets | $5 at the door

This annual event features a variety of musical selections performed by the Fenton Choir, raffle baskets, prizes and High School Choir, dinner. A Kid’s Kid’s Corner is also available with dinner. games and activities. All proceeds benefit that Fenton High School Music Department.

Beauty and the Beast is a tale as old as time. A young woman takes the place of her imprisoned father in the enchanted castle of a terrible beast, who was cursed years before and is actually a young prince. Through teaching him to be kind, tolerant and courteous, the two slowly fall in love. TTaken aken from the Disney animated film, this year’ year’ss spring musical promises to be a magical one. SATURDAY, SA ATURDAY, APRIL 25 2 | Senior Citizen Matinee 12:00 pm Lunch | 1:00 pm Performance A luncheon and matinee performance of Beauty and the Beast will be held for Bensenville and Wood Wood Dale senior citizens on Saturday, Saturday, April 25 beginning at noon. Please note that lunch is served in the Fenton cafeteria and guests will need to walk down to the Fenton auditorium. Student volunteers will be avail-able to help assist guests and a limited number of wheelchairs will be available. To To reserve a spot, please call 630-860-8620 between April 7 – April 14. Leave a message including your name, phone number and number attending. This is a free event.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 8 | 1-4:00 pm SUNDAY, Fenton High School Cafeteria Tickets | $8 per person at the door Tickets or in advance Includes spaghetti, salad, beverage, dessert and hours of entertainment. For more information or to purchase a ticket, please contact the Fenton Music Boosters at fhsmusicboosters.president@gmail.com. Community members or businesses interested in donating an item for the raffle baskets or placing an ad in the program booklet should contact Guadalupe Moran, FHS Music Booster President, at the email listed above.

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STUDENT COUNCIL LEADERS P ARTICIP RTICIPPATE IN IN GOVERNMENT PROGRAM

Illinois State Scholars Announced

Fenton High School and Blackhawk Middle School student council leaders have the unique opportunity to learn about the day to day happenings in Bensenville. Sponsored by the Bensenville Intergovernmental Group (BIG), the students participate in a variety of activities including visits to Bensenville School District 2, Bensenville Community Library Library,, Bensenville Park District, Village Village of Bensenville, Bensenville Fire Protection District 2 and Fenton. During the visits, students are given tours and attend meetings to see the behind the scenes work each group does to make Bensenville such a great community community..

The Illinois Student Assistance CommisCommis sion (ISAC) is pleased to recognize the following Fenton High School students who have been named Illinois State Scholars for their outstanding academic achieveachieve ment. Students are selected based on the combination of exemplary college entrance examination scores and record high school achievement.

Students also attend monthly board meetings, meetings,report reporton on agenda items itemsand andshare sharetheir their insight on oncommunity communityand and school improvements. improvements.

Student council ccouncilleaders leadersfrom fromFenton FentonHigh HighScho School ool and and Blackhawk Middle MiddleSchool Schoolattended attendedStudent StudentGovernment Government Day sponsored sponsoredby bythe theBensenville BensenvilleIntergovernmental Intergovernmental Group. Students Studentswent wenton onsite sitevisits visitsand and enjoyed enjoyed lunch lunch at at White Pines. Pines.

Kurtis Ames

Laura Nearing

Daniel Azim Azim

Madison Ohrn

Dillon Brown Brown

Lila Palasz

Paul Bugaj

Sara Pattison

Emily Cochiaro

Michael Perry

Joseph Colon

Eric Pingel

Sebastian Dobon

Katherine Rivera

Abraham Ghanimah

Gabriel Rodriguez

Amal Ghanimah

Leonel Rodriguez Jr

Magdalena Glinska Griffin Idelman Joshua Jalowiec

Blackhawk Middle MiddleSchool School eighth eighthgrader grader,, Payton Payton Pugliese, attended attendedthe theJanuary JanuaryDistrict District100 100 meeting and andtook tookthe therole roleofofschool school principal. principal. Payton is ispictured picturedwith withDr Dr.r.. TTodd Todd Leden, Leden,Sara Sara Pattison and andMary MaryRibando. Ribando.

Fenton ssenior senior,r,, Sara SaraPattison Pattison(pictured (picturedfar farright right) t) is picturedd with withFenton Fentonsuperintendent, superintendent,Dr Dr.r.. Kathie Kathie Pierce and Fenton FentonSchool SchoolBoard Boardpresident, president,Mary MaryRibando. Ribando. Sara Sara conducted the theJanuary JanuaryDistrict District100 100Board Boardofof Education Education meeting to tolearn learnthe therole roleofofa school a school board board president. president.

Laura Sanchez-Zarco Kirk Schimpfjr

Alexandra Kania

Jessica Schlotfeldt

Olivia Kolodziej

Martin Solis

Suzanne Lange

Emilio Suarez

Erwin Lavric

Kylie TTaylor aylor

Emily Mamrak

Milanka V asilic Vasilic

Madison Martin Morgan Martin

Monika V ega-Filipek Vega-Filipek

Catherine Mojsiewicz

Alexandra Wheeler

Nicolas Navar

Dance Force MSC Conference and Sectional Champions arsity Dance title forfor thethe third On Saturday Saturday,, January January17, 17,the theFenton FentonV Varsity DanceForce Forcewon wonthe theMSC MSCConference Conference title third consecutive year Alexe, April Andraca, Pamela Deckert year.. In Inaddition, addition,Fenton Fentonteam teammembers, members,Emanuela Emanuela Alexe, April Andraca, Pamela Deckert and Haily The team continued their winning streak HailyStillabower Stillabowerwere werenamed namedAll-Conference All-ConferenceAthletes. Athletes. The team continued their winning streak on Saturday of of 96.13, thethe team waswas crowned the 2A Saturday,, January January24. 24.After Afterscoring scoringananaverage average 96.13, team crowned theSectional 2A Sectional Champions. The competed at the IHSA Competitive Dance Competition Theteam teamqualified qualifiedfor forstate stateand and competed at the IHSA Competitive Dance Competition on January over 200200 teams competing andand Fenton HighHigh School is is January30-31. 30-31.The Theseason seasonbegins beginswith with over teams competing Fenton School proud to is ranked eighth in the state of Illinois. toannounce announcethe theFenton FentonDance DanceForce Force is ranked eighth in the state of Illinois.

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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 Soto Trustees Morris Bartlett Susan Janowiak Robert Jarecki Martin O’Connell JoEllen Ridder Henry Wesseler

Village Clerk Ilsa Rivera Trujillo

BENSENVILLE APPROVES NEW COMPREHENSIVE PLAN After months of dialogue with Stakeholders, the VVillage illage off Bensenville Board of TTrustees rustees approved a new comprehensive plan to guide growth and development within the community community.. The previous comprehensive plan was approved in 1980 e. TTypically ypically a comprehen and was dated in terms of the planning area and changing regional transportation infrastructure. comprehensive plan is written to provide guidance for a community to work towards its vision over the next 10 to 20 years. The VVillage illage capitalized on an opportunity offered by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP), when it was echnical Assistance grant. CMAP and Village Village staff worked together on a collaborative planning process awarded a Local TTechnical to refine the future land use vision in Bensenville. The Bensenville Comprehensive Plan process benefited significantly from recent planning ng grants, including the 2011 RT TA A Transit Transit Improvement Plan and Station Area/Corridor Study and the RTA 2013 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy funded by the FFAA AA to ensure the Village Village leverages benefit from the expanding O’Hare International Airport. The Comprehensive Plan will help strategically implement the recommendations of these independent planning studies. TTopic opic areas addressed in the comprehensive plan include land use, transportation, infrastructure, parks and open space, housing, retail/commercial development, and community image and identity identity.. The planning process included three phases, with public input being a key component of each phase. The first phase involved a thorough analysis of the existing conditions within the community using information gathered through one-onone stakeholder interviews, steering committee meetings, focus group workshops, public meetings, review of previous studies, and available data. Phase two focused on creating a vision for the future of Bensenville by identifying goals and objectives based on findings from the Phase 1 analysis and a public visioning workshop. The final phase combined efforts from previous phases to create the comprehensive plan document containing policies, programs, and action steps to be undertaken in order to achieve the community’ illage of Bensenville. community’ss future vision for the VVillage The plan can viewed on the VVillage illage website at www.bensenville.il.us. www.bensenville.il.us.

Village Manager Michael Cassady

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COMMUNITYY SPREADS HOLIDAY HOLIDA AYY CHEER Thanks to the tremendous support from the community and local business the VVillage, illage, Rotary International and YYouth outh Coalition were able to help the less fortunate living right here in Bensenville. The Toy Toy & Coat community.. W Wee would drive was able to provide gifts and warmth to hundreds of families throughout the community like to thank some of our largest supporters and contributors: ABC Bank

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Bensenville Chamber of Commerce

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Te eamster Horsemen Hor Teamster Motorcycle Association

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BUILDING PERMIT REMINDER INDER Spring is just around the corner corner,, and with good weather comes the opporoppor tunity for many home improvement projects. You You need to obtain building permits for many home improvements and if you ever have any questions Village come into V illage Hall or call (630) We 350-3413. W e look forward to working with you and making this process as easy as possible.

BENSENVILLE THEATRE THEA ATRE TR NEW HOURS W Wednesday ednesday noon until 9pm, all other days 3pm-9pm. Escape the winter chill and enjoy a movie this winter for only $5.00 a ticket at the Bensenville Theatre located at 9 South Center Street in downtown Bensenville, right across Village from V illage Hall.

SPRING BRUSH PICK-UP From April through November Allied W Waste aste will remove individual branches that are less than three feet in length and one inch in diameter on your regular trash collection day from your regular collection point in biodegradable paper bags or garbage cans with two “Y “Yard ard W Waste aste Only” labels attached. Allied Waste Waste collects these branches with other residential yard waste. Unbundled brush and branches will be collected from single-family residences four times this year by VVillage illage Staff.

Bensenville residents over 60 are Wednesday free for W ednesday 1:00 & 1:30 show times and receive a small popcorn. For showtimes call 630 860 1404.

Brush Pick-Up Expansion The Village Village is excited to announce it is expanding the number of brush pick dates in 2015. Brush Pick-Up k-Up will wi begin on the first full week of each month from May through November. November. Residents are invited to put these items out for removal on the Sunday prior to the week of pick-up, but no later than 7:00 am on the first Monday of each month. For 2015, brush pick-up weeks start on the following days: May 4 | June 1 | July 6 | August 3 | September 7 | October 5 | November mber 2 For more information please phone 630 350 3435.

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Village of Bensenville 12 South Center Street Bensenville | Illinois 60106 www.bensenville.il.us 630 766 8200 President Frank Soto Trustees Morris Bartlett Susan Janowiak Robert Jarecki Martin O’Connell JoEllen Ridder Henry Wesseler

Village Clerk Ilsa Rivera Trujillo

Village Manager Michael Cassady

SENIOR CITIZEN CLUB LUNCHEON March 3 & April 7 Bensenville residents aged 55 and over are invited to enjoy a meal and play some bingo at Monty’ Monty’ss Banquet Hall located at 703 South YYork ork Road. The cost is $4.00 for a great lunch, raffle prizes and bingo. If you would like to join the club, simply show up at Monty’ Monty’ss the day of the event with your ID. Doors open at 10 AM and lunch begins around 11 AM. If you have any questions, please call 630 594 1010.

POLITICALL SIGN REGULA ATIONS TION TIONS As we are in the midst of an election season, the VVillage illage wants to make you aware of our regulations pertaining to political campaign signs. Regulations for political signs are found in Section 10-18-6 of the Bensenville VVillage illage Code. These regulations include: way.. As a U Displaying of political signs is only permitted on private property and is prohibited within the right of way reminder, reminder, the right of way includes the portion of property between the curb and the sidewalk, or if no sidewalk exists, between the curb and drainage area/culverts. U The VVillage illage Code also regulates the size of political signs. In a residential zoning district these criteria apply: 1. Any single political sign cannot exceed 5 square feet in area. 2. The maximum aggregate area of signage on a property cannot exceed 30 square feet. This includes corner properties. Thank you for your cooperation in helping maintain the safety and beauty of the VVillage illage of Bensenville.

STAY UP TO T DA ATE TE WITH BENSENVILLE BEN Stay up to date with everything that is going on with the VVillage illage without ever having to leave the comfort of your TTwitter, witter, like us on Facebook, visit home or while you are on the go with your smart phonee or tablet. Follow us on Twitter ou can also download the VVillage illage of Bensenville’ illage .bensenville.il.us. YYou www.bensenville.il.us. Bensenville’ss FREE mobile App from the VVillage us at www ITunes, Play.. website, IT unes, or Google Play The Bensenville Mobile App is a resource for Bensenville news and alerts, local attractions, VVillage illage services, and recreational information. It also contains a calendar of events and a system for reporting VVillage illage maintenance issues. With the service request feature anyone is able to report issues such as pot holes or code enforcement issues in real time with GPS enabled locators and smart phone photo capture.

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BENSENVILLE COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY CA AT ADOPTION ADOPTIO ON DA AYY SATURDAY SA ATURDA AY | APRIL 18 from f 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Make new feline friends as the library has partnered with Chicago’ Chicago’s o’’ss Anti-Cruelty Society to host its first ever Cat Adoption Day Day.. There will be several cats available for adoption, but also educational events to help potential owners learn the ins and outs of cat care. Donations for the society will be accepted in the form of money Saturday,, April and\or sealed pet goods (food, toys, etc.) Drop donations off starting on Saturday Apr 11.

CLINTON IN EXILE TUESDAY TUESDA AY | MARCH 3 at a 7:00 pm Author Carol Felsenthal joins us for an evening exploring the extraordinary lives of Bill and Hillary Clinton. Felsenthal is th thee author of six books (including Clinton in Exile: A President Out of the White House), a Contributing Editor for Chicago Magazine, and a regular blogger for the Huffington Post and The Hill. Book signing to follow presentation. Join us early early,, as we expect a full house for this event.

TABLETOP GAME ME DA AYY SATURDAY 9:00 am to 5:00 pm SA ATURDA AY | APRIL 11 from f abletop Game Day! Stop by the Library and play or learn games with new and old friends. Join us in celebrating International ernational TTabletop Wee will have a mix of new and classic tabletop games, as well as freshly popped popcorn and freshly spun cotton candy to keep W players energized. This event is open to all ages and families are welcome!

WEEDS LIKE US SATURDAY SA ATURDA AY | APRIL 11 at 1:00 pm

LIBRARY CLOSINGS April 5

Born in 1937, German-American author Günter Nitsch will recount his time as a boy from 1944 to 1950 as he and his family history,, Nitsch’ Nitsch’ss story is fascinating endured the hardships of living as German refugees in East Prussia. An oft forgotten period of history and endearing. Book signing to follow presentation.

AMELIA EARHART: A FIRST PERSON PORTRA ORTRA AYYAL BY LESLIE GODDARD GO SUNDA AY | APRIL 26 at 2:00 pm SUNDAY Earhart’s courageous exploits and spirited personality made her an international celebrity in the early twentieth century Amelia Earhart’s century.. On July 2, 1937, she and her navigator Fred Noonan mysteriously disappeared over the Pacific Ocean during their attempted Earhart’s life, the many records she broke, her unconvenunconven round-the-world flight. Set in 1937, this first-person program recounts Earhart’s tional views on marriage, and her tireless work to promote aviation and opportunities for women. Want to make sure you aren’t missing any of your favorite author’s newest books? Check out our Best Sellers Club. Just pick the author(s) you’d like and when they publish a new book you’ll automatically be placed on hold and receive a phone call when your book is ready for pick up! Sign up at the library or on our website.

THE CIVIL WAR IN GENERAL WEDNESDAY WEDNESDA AY | APRIL 29 2 at 7:00 pm Award-winning Award-winning artist and Civil W War ar enthusiast, Jim Weren, Weren, will be presenting his 60-minute program The Civil War War in Generall War highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of Civil W ar generals, including Ulysses S. Grant, William TTecumseh ecumseh Sherman, Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, Joshua L. Chamberlain, James Longstreet, George Pickett, and others.

DOWNLOAD OUR NEW APP what’ss happening this week with our online Stay up to date with your library with our new mobile app! See what’ calendar,, browsee our TTwitter program calendar witter and Instagram, or just give us a call with the push of a button. Download Apple’ss App Store or the Google Play Store! for free now through Apple’

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SPRING BREAK MOVIE FESTIVAL Feeling cooped up? Join the Library at the Bensenville Theatre for our Spring Break Movie Festival! Every day at 11:00 am we’ll li films— lies fil iit’s’s’s the it’ h perfect f solution l i to the h not-quite-warm-outside-yet doldrums!! All Spring Break Movie screen our favorite families Festival screenings are free and open to the public. Questions? Contact the YYouth outh Services Department. Terrible, Horrible, APRIL 2 | Alexander and the Terrible,

MARCH 30 | Book of Life

No Good, Very Very Bad Day

MARCH 31 | Penguins of Madagascar: The Movie

APRIL 3 | Big Hero 6

APRIL 1 | The Boxtrolls

COLOR SPLASH MONDA AY | MARCH 30 at 6:30 pm MONDAY outh Art Month with the Bensenville Library! Join us for our annual Color Splash event. We We will create amazing art Celebrate YYouth with paint, clay clay,, and more! This program is suitable for children 10-years-old and younger and their parents. Registration is required to attend this event. To Library. To register, register, please contact the Library.

PIXIE HOLLOW W DA AYY SUNDA AY | APRIL 19 at 2:00 pm SUNDAY Girls 10-years-old and younger are invited to join us as we celebrate our favorite Pixie Hollow fairies. Join us for magical fairy games, crafts, a fairy scavenger hunt, and more! Registration is required to attend this program. To Library. To register, register, please contact the Library.

STORIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD MONDA AY | APRIL 27 at a 10:00 am MONDAY Former Bensenville teacher and professional storyteller Nancy Newlin will delight preschoolers (and their caregivers) with tale taless and stories from around the world. Join us for this special presentation at the Bensenville Library Library,, co-sponsored by the Bensenville Arts Council.

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES NIGHT FRIDA AY | MAY MA AY Y 1 at 6:00 pm FRIDAY Do you love the TTeenage elebrate our favorite heroes in a half shell! s eenage Mutant Ninja TTurtles? urtles? Join us as we celebrate m the original TTeenage eenage Mutant Ninja TTurtles ur See where it all began as we screen the first two episodes from television series. After the screening the fun will continue with ninja crafts, games, and more. Regist Registration register,, please contact the Library Library.. is required to attend this program. TToo register

GET CRAFTY older.. Adults are Join Ms. Gatto the first Thursday of every month for Get Crafty! This program is for kids 10 years of age and older willll be welcome and a snack will be provided. This program is a drop-in event and registration is not required to attend. Get Crafty wi held at 6:30 p.m. on the following evenings: MARCH 5 | Loom Bracelets APRIL 2 | DIY Variety Variety Night (your choice of scrapbooking, duct tape, or friendship bracelet projects) Note: please bring photos for scrapbooking project.

EXTREME TIE-DYE Learn how to create your own wearable piece of art. Join Parish at 3:30 pm for an afternoon of tie-dye fun! MARCH 5 | MARCH 26 | APRIL 16 ou must bring your own prewashed cotton t-shirt to session.. NOTE: YYou Space is limited, registration is required to attend each session this program. All other tie-dye materials will be provided.

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Based on the Book

SCRABBLE CLUB MARCH 5 | APRIL 2 Love word games? Play Words with Friends online? Looking for a way to stay sharp? Join the first Thursday of every month at 6:00 pm for Scrabble Club! Scrabble is a fun, easy to learn, word based board game. Players of all skill levels are welcome! All who are willing to dabble in Scrabble can sit at the table; so come if you’re able!

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Join the Library the third Thursday of every month at 7:00 pm at the Bensenville Theater for a showing of our favorite films based on books. Admission to the show is free! MARCH 19 | The Sound of Music: Sing-A-Long! (6:30 pm start time) APRIL 16 | First Blood

Family Movie Night

MARCH 12 | APRIL 9 Have you always wanted to learn chess? Join the Library’s new Chess Club. Open to beginning chess players of all ages! Chess Club meets the second Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. This program is a drop-in event and registration is not required to attend. Fenton students welcome!

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Join the Library the first Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm at the Bensenville Theater for a showing of our favorite family films. Admission to the show is free! MARCH 3 | Frozen: Sing-A-Long Edition APRIL 7 | Mr. Peabody & Sherman

LEGO Night at the Library

MARCH 8 | Native American Tribes in Dupage County Before Europeans settled in our corner of Illinois, many native people lived here, working the land and depending on nature for their survival. We will discuss local tribes, their customs and traditions, and how they interacted with the European settlers. APRIL 12 | A Time to Sow Flax was a very important crop to early settlers because it had many uses. Learn how this versatile plant was grown, harvested and used on the farm. You can plant a seed yourself and take it home to grow in your yard.

Calling all LEGO builders! Join us the second Monday of every month for LEGO Night at the Library. Meet other LEGO fans as you compete in our hour-long LEGO building challenge. LEGO Night will be held at 6:30 pm on the following evenings: MARCH 9 | APRIL 13 All LEGO Nights are drop-in events and registration is not required to attend. Space is limited, and builders will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.

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TEEN JOB FAIR SATURDAY | APRIL 25 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Teens 16 - 19 are invited to come and speak with local businesses about summer job opportunities! At last year’s inaugural Teen Job Fair we featured businesses such as Kmart, Walgreens, Famous Footwear, the Village of Bensenville, GateSafe, and Representative Kathleen Willis. Teens are encourages to dress in business casual attire. If you have a resume, bring a copy or two! Need help setting up a resume? Email localjobs@benlib.org or speak with Parish Turner at the Library to set up an appointment.

MARCH 30-APRIL 6 Looking for something to do during Spring Break? Every day between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. the Library will host LEGO-palooza. Stop by the Youth Services Department and see what you can build from our variety of elements and bricks!

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SPRING BOOK SALE The Spring Book Sale will be held Saturday, May 2 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The VIP Preview Sale will be held Friday, May 1 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. Admission to the VIP Sale is a $5 donation and your Bensenville Library card. The Bensenville Library will accept donations of juvenile and adult books for the Spring Book Sale throughout the month of April. Books must be delivered to the Circulation Desk during normal business hours. Out of consideration for others, we request that you do not drop donations in the book returns of leave them in bags outside of the library.

EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 10:30 AM Children between the ages of 2 and 4 years old are invited to join us on Wednesdays at 10:30 am for Play to Learn! Enjoy an hour of play during which you and your child may socialize with other parents and caregivers. Registration is NOT required to attend this class.

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Books & Babies Mondays at 10:30 am until April 27 | Babies 6 to 24 months

National Library Week 2015 is observed across the country on April 12-19 with the theme Unlimited possibilities @ your library. In celebration of National Library Week, the Bensenville Library will accept donations of non-perishable food items in lieu of payments for fines on overdue materials from April 12 until April 26. Each can or box of food = $1. All donations go to the Bensenville/Wood Dale Food Pantry. Questions? Please contact the Library at 630 766 4642.

Growing Readers Thursdays at 10:30 am until April 30 | Children 4 and 5 years

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For more information on our storytimes and the Early Learning Center, please contact the Youth Services Department.

BENSENVILLE PARK DISTRICT Deer Grove Leisure Center 1000 West Wood Street Bensenville | Illinois 60106 630 766 7015 www.bensenvilleparkdistrict.org White Pines Golf Club & Banquets 500 West Jefferson Street Bensenville | Illinois 60106 630 766 0304 www.whitepinesgolf.com Board of Commissioners John Wassinger | President Tom Earley | Vice President Jim Geils | Treasurer Ken Anderson | Commissioner Rick Urbinati | Commissioner Executive Director Rick Robbins

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WHITE PINES GOLF CLUB & BANQUETS Open YYear ear Round. The golf course and clubhouse are open year round to accommodate golfers, diners in the 37 Bar & Grill, and those hosting parties and events in the Banquet Hall. VVisit isit www www.whitepinesgolf.com .whitepinesgolf.com for the best rates available golf rates, 37 Bar & Grill specials and coupons, upcoming special events, and much more. There’ There’s’ss always something cookingg at White Pines!

SPECIAL EVENTS ST. PA ST. P PATRICK’S ATRICK’S DA DAY AY Y BASH | TUESDAY TUESDA AYY | MARCH 17 | BUFFET 5-9PM | BAR OPEN UNTIL 11PM Featuring a corned beef buffet for $15.95. Guests will enjoy specialty cialty beers and music. TToo make a reservation call 630 766 0304, ext.2 FRIDAY FRY FRIDAY Y | FRIDA FRIDA AY NIGHT FISH FR DA AYY | FEBRUARY 20-APRIL 3 The White Pines Friday Night Fish Fry features an all-you-can-eat fresh lake perch dinner along with offering a variety of weekly entrees and desserts. Specialty wines and beer are offered and a full bar will be available. Call for reservations at 630-766-0304 x2. Guests will enjoy live music in the 37 Bar & Grill 7:30-9:30pm.

EASTER BRUNCH | SUNDA SUNDAY TINGS 9:30AM - 2:30PM AYY | APRIL 5 | SEATINGS SEA ATINGS Carved Prime Rib | Cold Seafood Bar | Omelette Station | Appetizers & Salads Sweet Table Table | Bloody Mary & Champagne Bar will be available $35.95 per adult. $15.95 children ages 5-10. Complimentary for children 4 and under under.. Reservations and deposit required. Call 630 766 0304, ext 2 or visit whitepinesgolf.com. MOTHER’S DAY CHAMPAGNE DA AY Y CHAMP MP PAGNE AGNE BRUNCH | SUNDAY SUNDA AYY | MAY MA AYY 10 | SEA SEATINGS TINGS 9:30AM - 2:30PM Mother’s’s Day Brunch at White Pines will be the best present ever for your mom. Guests will enjoy traditional brunch favorites as well Mother’ as some amazing culinary masterpieces presented by Executive Chef, Rich Mancini. Show mom how much she is loved by calling 630 766 0304, ext.2. Details about this special event are at www www.whitepinesgolf.com. .whitepinesgolf.com.

WATER W ATER PPARK ARK PPASS ASS SALE THROUGH APRIL 30

Summer Camps Early Bird Sale Reserve by 6pm, May 15 and save $10 off each full session purchased. The Park District provides a safe and friendly atmosphere where children can make new friends. All camps include activities and fun at the Water Park. Summer-long Summer-long camps can Water be customized and include before and/or after care. Our newest camp, Time Travelers, Travelers, will be held at Fischer Time Farm, July 6 through 17. 10

Bensenville W Water ater Park passes may be purchased at Deer Grove Leisure Center Center.. VVisit isit www www.bensenvilleparkdistrict.org .bensenvilleparkdistrict.org or call 630-766-7015 for pricing and proof of residency requirements. The new splash pad features are included in your Water W ater Park pass.

Water Water Park & Splash Pad Private Rentals

Birthday Party Packages Come celebrate your next birthday party at the Bensenville W Water ater Park & Splash Pad. Packages include exclusive one hour use of a party area and a host. Additional party essentials include a personalized cake, juice, tableware, decorations, and goodie bags. W Wee will also dedicate a special Water birthday announcement at the W ater Park during the event.

Have private, exclusive use of the water park and family,, friends or co-workers. The splash pad with family individually.. splash pad can also be rented individually For more information and to reserve your rental or party , please contact Jesse at jwygonik@ bensenvilleparkdistrict.org or 630-766-7015, ext. 2003.

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EASTER EGGSTRA EGGSTRAVAGANZA RAVAGANZA T SA SATURDAY ATURDA AY | APRIL 4 Come to VVarble arble Park for our annual Easter Egg Hunt. The Easter Bunny will hide eggs and will officially start the hunt for children to find the eggs. There will be 3 golden eggs for each age group that will award lucky children a basket full of toys. Children must be pre-registered to participate in the hunt. Ages 2-4 begins at 9:45am, and ages 5-7 begins at Bunny.. Registration and more 10:30. There will also be photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny Center,, 630 766 7015. information is at the Deer Grove Leisure Center

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RESTORATION RESTORA ATION PROJECT PRROJECT A ATT FISHER FFARM ARM W Work ork is currently being done to restore the brooding house at Fischer Farm. Follow the progress of the The Restoration Project at Fischer Farm on their Facebook page, www www.facebook.com/ .facebook.com/ fischerfarmbensenville. Make sure to “like” the page.

ALL AROUND THE HE HOUSE QUIL QUILT LTT SHOW A ARM ATT FISCHER FFARM SATURDAY, SA ATURDA AY, APRIL 18 | SUNDA SUNDAY UNDA AY Y APRIL 19 | 10AM-3PM display,, many of which are antiques. There will be Over 80 quilts will be on display a wide variety of items for sale, including books, patterns, fabric, blocks, and quilts. Door prizes will be awarded! Fees are $4 for ages 18+ and $1 for ages 5-17. Pay day of event.

SPORTS! Open for lunch and dinner HDTV’ ’s for fo game viewing HDTV’s Craft beers on tap & bottles TR Y OUT OUR NEW MENU! TRY

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SUMMER EMPLOYMENT The Bensenville W Water ater Park is now hiring summer staff. White Pines Golf Club & Banquets is also hiring for thee summer summer.. For course opportunities, please call the pro shop at 630-766-0304, ext.1 or e-mail proshop@ whitepinesgolf. com or for restaurant and banquet employment call 630-766-0304, ext. 2 or e-mail banquets@whitepinesgolf.com. Applications are available at Deer Grove Leisure Center and White Pines Golf Club or you may download an application at bensenvilleparkdistrict.com.

YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE STTARTS APRIL 18 | REGISTER BY MARCH 25 STARTS For boys and girls, ages 4 through 13. Participants will play other park district teams in the Mid Suburban Recreational Soccer League. There will be an end of the season party where participants will receive awards. Register at the Deer Grove Leisure Center by March 25th. Registration forms and more information are on bensenvilleparkdistrict.org

TINY TOT PRESCHOOL PREVIEW WEEK | MARCH 23-27 Give your child the opportunity to grow with the Bensenville Park District TTiny inyy TTot ot Preschool by attending a class session during preview week. TTiny iny TTot ot Preschool is a designed to help 3-5 year olds develop social awareness of others. Our dedicated and experienced teachers, Cindy Banazynski (Mrs. B) and Jamie Nielsen (Miss Jamie) will be year.. back for the 2015-16 school year Reserve at ttschool@ bensenvilleparkdistrict.org or 630 766 7015 ext. 2017.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT 2

BENSENVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 2 210 South Church Road Bensenville | Illinois 60106 www.bsd2.org 630 766 5940

Wednesday, Wednesday, MARCH 18 | 2-6 pm TIOGA SCHOOL 212 W. W. Memorial Road W.A. W.A. JOHNSON SCHOOL 252 Ridgewood Avenue Avenue Bensenville School District 2 will hold kindergarten registration from 2:00 pm-6:00 pm on W Wednesday, ednesday, March 18, 2015. Parents should register their child at their home schools, if you are unsure which school your child should attend, please call the TTransportation ransportation Department at 630 766 2057. Kindergarten students should attend registration with their parents so that they can be assessed for kindergarten.

Board of Education Patty Reyes | President Kathie Bossier | Vice President Jorge Sanchez | Treasurer Cindee Hazen | Secretary Bob Laudadio Donna Prunotto Nancy Quinn Administration Dr. James Stelter | Superintendent Dr. Kay Dugan Assistant Superintendent for Learning Paul Novack | Chief Financial Officer Jodi Arvis Director of English Language Learning Leah Gauthier Director of Instructional Services Juliann Greene Director of Special Education Margaret Ryan Director of Instructional Technology 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 Jason Smith | Co-Principal Tioga School 630 766 2602 Frank Kuzniewski | Co-Principal Nicole Robinson | Co-Principal

Generally,, the boundaries are: households west of Church Road attend W W.A. .A. Johnson School and households east of Generally ioga School. Church Road attend TTioga Registration Requirements: U Children must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2015 U A certified copy of an Original Birth Certificate address—driver’ss license or current photo identification (residency proofs will be taken in August) U Proof of address—driver’

TTAKE AKE THE ILLINOIS 5ESSENTIALS SURVEY Have a voice in your school and help measure your school’ school’ss environment for success. The parent survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. TTake ake the Illinois 5Essentials Survey Survey.. Schools across the state are asking parents, staff and students in grades 6 through 12 to provide input on their schools to help measure the potential for a school’ school’ss success. This year year,, the survey will be opened from January 12 through March 13. Stu Stusurvey.. dents in grades 6 through 8 and teachers will also participate in the survey

STEP UP PARENT PARENT CONFERENCE EVENT “Helping you transition your student to high school and the world of work” MARK YOUR CALENDAR! | Saturday Saturday,, March 7 | 8:30 to 11:30 am College of DuPage, DuPage W orkforce and the Regional Office of Education want to invite our parents to attend the Workforce FREE informative event on Saturday Saturday,, March 7th to learn the steps necessary to help your middle school child successful successfully prepare for high school and the world of work. The event will provide helpful information from a successful transition to high school, the STEM (Science, TTechnology, echnology, Engineering & Math) program and how to build resilience in students. The event will take place at the College of DuPage, Student Resource Center (SRC 2000), but transportation will be provided to Blackhawk Middle School parents if interested. Please contact Rosie Garcia at (630) 766-5940 extension 1100 or by email at rgarcia@bsd2.org for more information or to RSVP RSVP..

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The Tridistrict Trridistrict Band Festival Fes will take place on Thursday Thursday,, March 5 at Fenton High School. This includes band students from Blackhawk Middle School, Wood Wood Dale Middle School and Fenton High School. The show will take place at 6:30 pm in the Lewis-Huffman Auditorium at Fenton High School. Blackhawk Middle School will be hosting the Illinois Grade School Music Association’ Association’s 7 ’ss District Dis Band and Orchestra Festival on Saturday Saturday,, March 21. This will take place between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm in the gym and cafeteria. There will be over 20 bands and orchestras from local suburbs who will be judged on this day. community.. The 6th grade band will day. Come and show your support for our band program and our community be performing at 8:00 am and the 7th and 8th grade band will be performing at 12:00 pm.

“Our students work very hard, and would really love to have large audiences for all of our events. W Wee wanted to invite all of the community members to attend our events and see the art and music that these students are producing,” said Mr Mr.. William Winters, 7th and 8th grade Band Director at Blackhawk Middle School.

Stay connected with everything that’ that’ss happening at Bensenville School District 2. Simply search for Bensenville School District 2 and like our page. When you like our page, any updates, videos or photos published will show up in your News Feed. This can provide you with the latest information happening in our District 2.

DISTRICT 2 HAS FINISHED PLANS FOR BLACKHAWK MIDDLE SCHOOL BLACKHA AWK M If contracts are awarded, the work will be performed this summer summer.. The proposed work renovates the audiaudi torium, creates a new and larger learning center center,, and converts the existing learning center into classrooms for Science/T Science/Technology/Engineering/Math echnology/Engineering/Math (STEM), for Art, and for general instruction. The project budget is about $3,000,000. The proposed auditorium project replaces the original 1960s seating, adds new carpeting and refreshes other surfaces. On the stage, new lighting and sound equipment will be installed, with new controls located in the main seating area. The proposed new learning center will be much larger than the current library library.. wo large work areas will TTwo wil offer space in which students can make presentations, create projects, and learn research strategies. The learning center will also have four meeting rooms for student projects, one of them suitable for student video recording. The proposed new classrooms for STEM and Art will each bee ready for students to work with both wet and dry materials and to buildd engineering projects. TTwo wo other classrooms spaces next to the current library will be renovated with new boards and display materials and new flooring and ceiling.

JUMP ROPE FOR HEART FUNDRAISER Jump Rope for Heart is a very important event that helps make life healthier for students and year,, families allowing them to change the lives of others through contributions collected. This year we are very proud to announce that TTioga ioga School students raised the incredible amount of $4,263.30 surpassing their goal of $3,500 for the American Heart Association. Each student Wee that donated to the cause received a rubber duck which earned them a place in the pond. W are very proud of our heroes!

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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 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

Heating Safety There is something about the winter months and curling up with a good book by the fireplace. But did you know that heating eaths? With With equipment is one of the leading causes of home fire deaths? a few simple safety tips and precautions you can prevent most heating fires from happening.

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Install wood burning stoves following manufacturerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s instructions or have a professional do the installation. All fuel-burning equipment should be vented to the outside to avoid carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. d maintain CO Install and alarms to avoid the risk of CO poisoning. If you smell gas in r, do your gas heater do not light the appliance. Leave the home immediately and call your our local fire department or gas company.

FACT F ACT Half of home heating fires are reported during the months of December, January, and February. Your Y our Source So for SAFETY Information NFP PA Public Education Division U 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169

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BCPL Book Brunch, 10am BCPL Play to Learn, 10:30am BCPL Sleepytime Tales, 6:30pm BSD2 BMS 7th Grade Recognition Breakfast, 7am BPD Youth Soccer League Registration Deadline, 6pm, DGLC

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BCPL Growing Readers, 10:30am BCPL Tales for Tots, 10:30am BCPL Tablets, Smartphones, eReaders, 2pm BCPL Based on the Book, 6:30pm BV Theatre FHS Drama Showcase, 7pm BSD2 WAJ Market Day pick-up,3:30pm

BCPL Intro to Microsoft Excel, 10am BCPL Growing Readers, 10:30am BCPL Tales for Tots, 10:30am BCPL Garden Club, 12pm BCPL Chess Club, 6:30pm BCPL Family Board Game Night, 6:30pm FHS Padres Unidos, 7-9pm

BCPL Intro to Microsoft Word, 10am BCPL Growing Readers, 10:30am BCPL Tales for Tots, 10:30am BCPL Extreme Tie-Dye, 3:30pm BCPL Get Crafty, 6:30pm BCPL Scrabble Club, 6:30pm BCPL Thursday Night Book Club, 7pm FHS Tri-District Band Festival, 7pm BSD2 Tri District Band Festival, FHS (G 7 & 8)

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BCPL Play to Learn, 10:30am BCPL Sleepytime Tales, 6:30pm BCPL Craft Chicks, 7pm BSD2 Board of Education Meeting, 7pm BSD2 Kindergarten Registration for Tioga and WAJ, 2-6pm BPD Board Meeting, 6 pm, DGLC

BCPL Play to Learn, 10:30am BCPL Make & Take Crafts, 6:30pm BCPL Sleepytime Tales, 6:30pm FHS Music Boosters, 7:30 pm

BCPL Play to Learn, 10:30am BCPL Sleepytime Tales, 6:30pm FHS Bison Boosters, 7 pm BPD Board Meeting (Committee of the Whole), 6pm, DGLC

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BCPL LEGO-palooza, 9am-3pm BCPL Books & Babies, 10:30am BCPL Tablets, Smartphones, eReaders, 6pm BCPL Color Splash, 6:30pm FHS Sring Break through April 3 BSD2 Sring Break through April 3

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BCPL Books & Babies, 10:30am BCPL Microsoft Office Basics, 6pm BCPL YAYA Book Club, 7pm BCPL Library Board Meeting, 7:30pm FHS District 100 Board of Education Meeting, 7pm CDC Meeting, 6:30pm VH

BCPL Tales for Tots, 10:30am BCPL ARTsy Smartsy Kids, 5-8pm BCPL Photoshop Elements 2, 6pm BCPL Spring Fling Beading Bash, 7pm Village Comm Mtgs, 6pm, VH Village Bd of Trustees Mtg 6:30pm, VH BSD2 BMS 8th Grade Recognition Breakfast, 7am

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17 BCPL Tales for Tots, 10:30am BCPL Intro to Microsoft Publisher, 1pm BCPL ARTsy Smartsy Kids, 5-8pm BCPL Quilters, 7pm Village Comm Mtgs, 6pm, VH BSD2 BMS PTO Meeting, 6pm BPD St. Patrick’s Day Bash 5-9pm, White Pines

BCPL Books & Babies, 10:30am BCPL Intro to Microsoft Excel, 6pm BCPL LEGO Night, 6:30pm

10 BCPL Tales for Tots, 10:30am BCPL Tablets, Smartphones, eReaders, 1pm BCPL ARTsy Smartsy Kids, 5-8pm Village Comm Mtgs, 6:00 pm, VH Village Bd of Trustees Mtg, 6:30pm, VH BSD2 Tioga Math Night, 6pm BSD2 WAJ PTA Meeting, 6:30pm

BCPL Second Sundays, 2-4pm Korthauer House FHS Spaghetti with a Song, 1-4pm

3 BCPL Tales for Tots, 10:30am BCPL Photoshop Elements, 1pm BCPL ARTsy Smartsy Kids, 5-8pm BCPL Clinton in Exile, 7pm BCPL Family Movie Night, 7pm BV Theatre BCPL Quilters, 7pm Senior Citizen Luncheon, 11am, Monty’s

BCPL Books & Babies, 10:30am BCPL Computer Basics, 6pm BCPL Lit Chicks, 7pm CDC Meeting, 6:30pm VH BSD2 Parent/Teacher Conferences, NO SCHOOL

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BCPL Friday Funday, 10:30am BPD Fish Fry, 5-9pm, White Pines

BCPL Friday Funday, 10:30am FHS No School Institute Day BSD2 WAJ Spring Concert (K-3), 1:15pm BPD Fish Fry, 5-9pm, White Pines

BCPL Friday Funday, 10:30am BPD Fish Fry, 5-9pm, White Pines

BCPL Friday Funday, 10:30am FHS 9th Annual Talent Show, 6:30pm BPD Fish Fry through April 3, 5-9pm, White Pines

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BCPL Saturday Builders, 2-4pm BCPL Creative Creatures, all day

BCPL Using the Internet, 12pm BCPL Saturday Builders, 2-4pm BCPL Creative Creatures, all day BSD2 IGSMA District Band Contest (6, 7 & 8 Band)

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21 BCPL Tales for Tots, 10:30am BCPL Computer Basics, 1pm BCPL ARTsy Smartsy Kids, 5-8pm BCPL Quilters, 7pm Village Comm Mtgs, 6pm, VH BSD2 BMS PTO Meeting, 6pm BPD Summer Program Registration begins 8:30am, DGLC

BCPL LEGO-palooza, 9am-3pm BCPL Books & Babies, 10:30am BCPL Lit Chicks, 7pm FHS Classes Resume CDCMeeting, 6:30pm, VH

BCPL Books & Babies, 10:30am BCPL Intro to Microsoft Word, 6pm BCPL LEGO Night, 6:30pm

BCPL Books & Babies, 10:30am BCPL YAYA Book Club, 7pm BCPL Library Board Meeting, 7:30pm CDC Mtg, 6:30pm, VH

BCPL Stories from Around the World, 10am BCPL Books & Babies, 10:30am BCPL Intro to Microsoft Word, 6pm

BCPL Second Sundays, 2-4pm Korthauer House

BCPL Pixie Hollow Day, 2pm BPD Quilt Show, 10am-3pm, Fischer Farm

BCPL Amelia Earhart Portrayal, 2pm

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BCPL Tablets, Smartphones, eReaders, 10am BCPL Growing Readers, 10:30am BCPL Tales for Tots, 10:30am FHS Spring Musical, 7pm BSD2 WAJ Market Day pick-up, 3:30pm BSD2 WAJ Family Social & Book Fair, 6pm

BCPL Growing Readers, 10:30am BCPL Tales for Tots, 10:30am BCPL Intro to Microsoft Publisher, 2pm BCPL Extreme Tie-Dye, 3:30pm BCPL Based on the Book, 7pm BV Theatre FHS Padres Unidos, 7-9pm

BCPL Using the Internet, 10am BCPL Growing Readers, 10:30am BCPL Tales for Tots, 10:30am BCPL Garden Club, 12pm BCPL Chess Club, 6:30pm BCPL Family Board Game Night, 6:30pm BCPL/FHS Student Art Show Reception (G 6-12), 7pm BSD2 WAJ Family Fitness Fun Fair

BCPL Play to Learn, 10:30am BCPL Sleepytime Tales, 6:30pm BCPL The Civil War in General, 7pm

BCPL Book Brunch, 10am BCPL Play to Learn, 10:30am BCPL Sleepytime Tales, 6:30pm BSD2 District Performing Arts Festival, 6:30pm BSD2 Board of Education Meeting, 7pm

BCPL Play to Learn, 10:30am BCPL Sleepytime Tales, 6:30pm BCPL Craft Chicks, 7pm FHS Bison Boosters, 7pm BPD Board Meeting, 6pm, DGLC

BCPL Play to Learn, 10:30am BCPL Make & Take Crafts, 6:30pm BCPL Sleepytime Tales, 6:30pm BCPL Student Art Show Reception (G K-5), 6:30pm FHS Music Boosters, 7:30pm BSD2 Board of Education Special Meeting, 6:30pm

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BCPL Friday Funday, 10:30am FHS Spring Musical, 7pm BSD2 Teacher Institute Day, NO SCHOOL

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7 BCPL Tales for Tots, 10:30am BCPL Microsoft Office Basics, 1pm BCPL ARTsy Smartsy Kids, 5-8pm BCPL Family Movie Night, 7pm BV Theatre BCPL Quilters, 7pm Senior Citizen Luncheon, 11am, Monty’s

2015 STUDENT ART SHOW | April 8 & 9 Wednesday, April 8 @ 6:30 pm Student Art Show Reception (Grades K-5) Thursday, April 9 @ 7:00 pm Student Art Show Reception (Grades 6-12)

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BCPL Cat Adoption Day, 10am-2pm BCPL Intro to Microsoft Excel, 12pm BCPL Saturday Builders, 2-4pm BCPL Creative Creatures, all day BPD Quilt Show, 10am-3pm, Fischer Farm

BCPL Tabletop Game Day, 9am-5pm BCPL Weeds Like Us Author Günter Nitsch, 1pm BCPL Saturday Builders, 2-4pm BCPL Creative Creatures, all day

BCPL LEGO-palooza, 9am-3pm BCPL Saturday Builders, 2-4pm BCPL Creative Creatures, all day BPD Easter Eggstravaganza, 10-11am, Varble Park

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