Community Newsletter-March/April 2016 by Village of Bensenville

MARCH/APRIL 2016

FENTON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL SPRING MUSICAL | Big Fish: The Musical Fenton High School is proud to present Big Fish: The Musical on April 21, 22, and 23 at 7:00 pm in the Lewis-Huffman Auditorium at Fenton. Tickets are five dollars and can be purchased at the door. Based on the novel Big Fish: A Novel of Epic Proportions this musical adaptation explores the relationship between a father and child as well as between reality and imagination. Filled with magical characters and musical numbers Big Fish is a celebration of life with all of its joys and sorrows.

HELP SEW PATCHES FOR THE KORTHAUER LOG HOUSE

Stitch yourself into Bensenvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history! Local historian Janis Arquette will be sewing patches for a quilt for the Korthauer Log House and she needs your help! Stop by for a minute or two at the Bensenville Community Public Library in front of the fireplace and sew your own patch for the quilt. No sewing experience or supplies needed! Families, adults, and children accompanied by an adult are all welcome! March 1 from 5:00 to 6:30 pm March 15 from 5:00 to 6:30 pm

Artwork created by Katie McElroy | Class of 2017

SENIOR CITIZEN MATINEE A luncheon and special matinee performance of Big Fish: The Musical will be performed for Bensenville and Wood Dale senior citizens beginning at noon on Saturday, April 23. Lunch will be served at noon and the performance will begin at 1:00 pm. There is no admission charge for this event but pre-registration is required. To make a reservation, call (630) 860-8620 from April 8 - April 15. Please leave a message with your name, phone number and the number of people attending.

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The statements and opinions expressed in this newsletter do not reflect the views, opinions, thoughts or beliefs of each member organization. The member organizations are not responsible for opinions or statements made individually or by other organizations. For information, contact sparkison@benlib.org. Deadline for May/June is March 26, 2016.

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FENTON STUDENTS PERFORM ABOVE STATE AVERAGE ON STATE ASSESSMENTS

FENTON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL | District 100 1000 West Green Street Bensenville | Illinois 60106 630-766-2500 www.fenton100.org Mission Statement The mission of Fenton High School is to educate and inspire each student to reach his/her fullest potential as a productive, lifelong learner and a responsible, respectful person by providing comprehensive, challenging, quality learning experiences in a supportive environment. Board of Education Mary Ribando | President David Vogel | Vice President Laura Wassinger | Secretary Nancy Gonzales | Susan Ralph David Shimanek | Paul Wedemann The District 100 Board of Education will hold its regular business meetings on Monday, March 21 and Monday, April 25. District 100 meetings are held at 7 pm in the board room at Fenton Community High School. Parents and community members are invited to attend. Administration Dr. Gayle Wahlin | Acting Superintendent Mr. James Ongtengco | Principal Dr. Jill Kingsfield | Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Ms. Jane Lawnicki Director of Business Operations

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Last spring, Fenton students took a new standardized test required by the state of Illinois. The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) is the assessment and accountability measure used in Illinois. At Fenton, the test was administered to 327 English 1 students and 126 Algebra 1 students. The data revealed that Fenton students performed above state averages and demonstrated successful implementation of the curricula. “Overall, I see these results as a springboard for curriculum and instructional conversations over the coming years, as we strive to prepare our students for their futures,” shared Dr. Jill Kingsfield, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Operations. For more information, please visit the Fenton website at www.fenton100.org.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY SCHOOLS (EOS) On Thursday, January 28, the EOS Convening of Illinois School Partners was held at Fenton High School. EOS is a non-profit datadriven organization that assists schools in identifying students who are eligible but currently not enrolled in Advanced Placement (AP) courses. The goal of the EOS program is to identify students from underrepresented demographic groups who have the potential to take more rigorous coursework. EOS is a matching grant program sponsored by the Google Global Impact Awards, Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, The Raikes Foundation and others. Fenton was accepted into the EOS initiative based on demographic information and the ability to demonstrate a solidly implemented and rigorous AP program. At the start of the 2015 - 2016 school year, Dr. Jill Kingfield formed an EOS committee with Luke Justice, EOS Senior Director, to conduct student focus groups and gather survey information from both students and staff members. Since then, 400 students have been identified as potential candidates for AP courses. A Student Insight Card has been created for each student which includes information on educational goals, career interests, indicators of AP readiness, access barriers to AP and personal comments made by the student. “The goal is for every Fenton student to be college and career ready,” commented Dr. Kingsfield. “This is such exciting work and I have never seen such incredible and immediately useable data about individual students.”

STUDENT GOVERNMENT DAY On January 27, Fenton and Blackhawk Middle School student council leaders spent the day learning about their community during Bensenville’s Student Government Day. The event, sponsored by the Bensenville Intergovernmental Group (BIG), provides student leaders with a behind the scenes look at Bensenville School District 2, Bensenville Community Library, Bensenville Park District, Village of Bensenville, Bensenville Fire Protection District 2, Bensenville Emergency Management and Fenton. This event is part of a larger program sponsored by the members of BIG to provide students with an opportunity to sit at the table during Board meetings and share their insights on community and school improvements. This year’s event was organized by Dave Siefert, Director of the Bensenville Public Library and Mary Ribando, Fenton School Board President.

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THE NEW YEAR BRINGS A RENOVATED CAMPUS AND NEW LEADERSHIP AT FENTON HIGH SCHOOL January 2016 was a transformative time at Fenton High School. When students started their second semester schedules on January 25 the newly renovated main entrance, student common area, ChromeZome, cafeteria and classrooms were open for student and staff use. Several open houses are being planned for late spring and details will be shared in the May/June issue of the community newsletter.

Dr. Gayle Wahlin

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January was also a time of administrative change. The District 100 Board of Education approved the retirement of Dr. Kathie Pierce on January 13. Fenton students, staff and the District 100 Board of Education are grateful to Dr. Pierce for her years of service to Fenton and wish her much happiness in her retirement. The transition to new leadership is well underway and we are proud to announce that Dr. Gayle Wahlin has been named Acting Superintendent for Fenton Community High School District 100. Dr. Wahlin has been the Interim Director of Human Resources at Fenton since September and has over thirty years in education with expertise in leadership, development and curriculum. She retired from Naperville School District 203 in 2007 where she served as Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources. Prior to her coming to Fenton, she served as the Director of Professional Services for the DuPage Regional Office of Education. Dr. Wahlin earned her Doctoral Degree in Education from Loyola University, with an emphasis on leadership. Additionally, at the January 25 District 100 Board of Education Meeting, Dr. Jill Kingfield was named Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Operations. Dr. Kingsfield has been a member of the Fenton administrative team since 2004 when she was hired as an Assistant Principal of Student Accounting. Since July, 2011, Dr. Kingfield served as Director of Curriculum and Instruction.

Save the Date!

Spaghetti with a Song Sunday, March 13, 2016 | 1 pm - 4 pm $8 per person (Includes spaghetti dinner, salad, beverage and dessert) Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door, until capacity. For more information, contact the Fenton Music Boosters at 630.337.4685 or fhsmusicboosters.president@gmail.com Music, food, live performances and silent auction. Proceeds benefit the Fenton High School Music Program.

Conference Champions! Congratulations to the Fenton Dance Force, cheerleading squad and wrestling team on winning conference championships!

“The District 100 Board of Education is thrilled to have Dr. Wahlin join our team and assist Dr. Kingsfield and Principal Ongtengco in leading our school and District,” said District 100 Board of Education President, Mary Ribando. “ We look forward to working alongside this dynamic team and we are confident that their expertise will insure student success today, tomorrow and in the future. It is truly of great time to be a Fenton student.”

BENSENVILLE JEWEL-OSCO FRESH MARKET GRAND OPENING AND RIBBON CUTTING On January 12, the Fenton High School Board of Education, administrators, students and staff joined Village officials to welcome a Jewel-Osco Fresh Market to the Bensenville community. “On behalf of the Fenton High School Board of Education, I am thrilled to welcome Jewel-Osco,” commented Fenton School Board President, Mary Ribando. “From the get go, the Jewel staff reached out to our students offering job recruitment fairs and assisting with the job application process. They were incredibly supportive.” During the grand opening, store manager, Luigi DiMatteo presented a $2,500 donation from the store. “This was a tremendous gift for our students,” said President Ribando. ”We simply can’t thank them enough and look forward to a great school/business partnership.” The money will be used in the school’s textbook account and benefit every Fenton student. After the official ribbon cutting, the Fenton Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Garett George, performed the Fenton school song. The ensemble continued to entertain shoppers throughout the grand opening event. A

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VILLAGE OF BENSENVILLE Village of Bensenville 12 South Center Street Bensenville | Illinois 60106 www.bensenville.il.us 630 766 8200

2016 BRUSH AND BRANCH REMOVAL PROGRAMS FOR RESIDENTS Village residents have two options to remove brush and branch from their property. Never bundle brush or branches for either pick-up.

President Frank Soto

1) Allied Waste collects April 1 – November 30 | For more info call 708.345.7050 Place branches that are less than 3 feet in length; 1 inch diameter in biodegradable paper bags or trash receptacles labeled “YARD WASTE ONLY” out at your regular collection point, day and time. Containers need to weigh less than 50 pounds. “YARD WASTE ONLY” stickers can be picked up at Village Hall for free.

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To discard root balls, break them up into pieces small enough to fit in trash container for Allied to collect.

Rosa Carmona Frank DeSimone Susan Janowiak Martin O’Connell Agnieszka “Annie” Jaworska Henry Wesseler Village Clerk Ilsa Rivera Trujillo Interim Village Manager Frank Kosman

2) Village Crews collects larger brush first full week of each month May – November For more info call Public Works at 630.350.3435. Individual branches smaller than 6 inches diameter and ten feet in length are collected. Place cut ends toward the street laying on parkway. Brush may be placed on parkway beginning the Friday prior to scheduled collection week, but no later than 7:00 am on the first Monday of each month. Each street receives a single collection during the scheduled week. Placing brush/branches out after deadline can result in a citation and no pick-up. VILLAGE COLLECTION SCHEDULE Have brush and branches out by 7 am: May 2

September 6 (Tuesday due to Labor Day)

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STAY HEALTHY WITH B-WELL BENSENVILLE Looking for healthy activities for your family? Visit the B-Well Bensenville initiative website for a live calendar of health-conscious events throughout the Village for you and your family to engage in: www.bwellbensenville.com

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BUILDING A HEALTHY COMMUNITY

SPRING COMMUNITY YARD SALE WEEKEND OF JUNE 10-12

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Residents are encouraged to clean up and cash in by holding home yard sales the weekend of June 10-12. The more yard sales held, the more buyers come to our community. Complete a yard sale application and obtain a free yard sale permit BUILDING A HEALTHY COMMUN from Village Hall at 12 South Center Street, online at Ju ne 1 www.bensenville.il.us or call 630.350.3413 for more information.

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SENIOR CITIZEN CLUB LUNCHEONS Bensenville residents aged 55 and over are invited to enjoy a meal and play some bingo at Monty’s Banquet Hall located at 703 South York Road. The cost is $4.00 for a great meal, raffle prizes, and bingo. To join the club, simply show up at Monty’s the day of the event with your ID. Doors open at 10:00 AM and ticket sales stop promptly 11:00 AM. If you have any questions, please call 630.594.1010.

BUILDING PERMIT REMINDER Spring is just around the corner, and with good weather comes the opportunity for many home improvement projects. You need to obtain building permits for many home improvements. If you have any questions come into Village Hall or call 630.350.3413. We look forward to working with you and making this process as easy as possible.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR 4TH OF JULY AND LIBERTYFEST The Village of Bensenville needs fun, motivated individuals to volunteer for Libertyfest on Monday, July 4. Opportunities include: • Golf cart drivers for transporting senior citizens to and from Redmond Park (valid Driver’s License required) • Parking Lot Access and Pass Distribution • Banner Presenters for village parade • Crowd and parade control representatives Many opportunities are available, and it’s the perfect chance to earn fun, outdoor hours for your school’s service project in 2016! To make a positive impact on the 2016 parade and Libertyfest, contact Bob Flood at 630.594.1134 or email him for more details at bflood@bensenville.il.us

FUN AT THE WATER’S EDGE AQUATIC CENTER The Water’s Edge Aquatic Center is an indoor pool attached to the Edge Ice Arena at 545 John Street. This wonderful facility operates year round and caters to all ages offering specials and discounts to residents. Activities include: • Public Swim • Annual Memberships • Deep Water AquaFitness Classes • Swim Lessons (Spring session begins May 7) • Swim Team • American Red Cross Classes

VILLAGE ZONING UPDATE UNDERWAY The Village of Bensenville is currently in the process of a comprehensive Zoning Ordinance update. For upto-date information on public input opportunities and the progression of the update, visit: http://www.cmap. illinois.gov/programs-and-resources/ lta/bensenville-zoning

Looking for a more advanced swimming program? Visit www.bensenvillewahoos.com for more information or call 630.766.8888.

BENSENVILLE THEATER SUMMER HOURS The Bensenville theatre returns to its normal, full schedule show times during the week beginning March 28. Weekday showtimes are 1:00, 1:30, 4:00, 4:30, 7:00, and 7:30. March 28- April 1 | Anime Week March 30 | Pokemon-Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction March 28 | Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection F March 31 | Summer Wars March 29 | Kiki’s Delivery Service April 1 | Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie: Pyramid of Light

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CONSTRUCTION SEASON IS UNDERWAY! The Village works hard every year to invest in our future and improve our infrastructure system. Upcoming 2016 projects: Church Road Resurfacing and Bike Path from Grand Ave to Jefferson

EDGE ICE ARENA EVENTS AMERICAN COLLEGIATE HOCKEY NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS March 2 – March 8 This is the National Championship for College club hockey teams. TICKETS ALL TOURNEY PASS $25 for students and $45 for the general public. WEEKEND PASS $18 for students and $27 for the general public. DAY PASS $10 for students and $15 for the general public

ILLINOIS HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY AND YOUTH HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIPS High School Tournament February 29 – March 18 Super Saturday and Sunday Youth Tournament March 12 & 13 TICKETS $5.00 adults $3.00 children $2.00 seniors 65 and older Tournament schedules can be found at www.ahai.org. Clicking on the Blackhawk schedule.

Irving Park & York Road Intersection Project Addison Street Reconstruction & Beautification from Green Street to Roosevelt Road Irving Park Road Streetscape Project from Eastview Avenue to Western Village limits River Forest Drive and River Forest Court Water Main Replacement In addition to the projects listed above, we have our annual sidewalk, pavement patching, sanitary sewer, and residential street lighting programs taking place through summer and fall.

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SEVERE WEATHER SEASON Remember Watches & Warnings are issued by the National Weather Service. A Watch means conditions are right for severe weather to occur, this is your time to get ready, know what to do. A Warning means the severe weather is occurring in the warned area, this is the time to take action. Monitor weather condition through your TV, apps on your cell phone, or messages on the radio.

Prepare for the possibility of a tornado Shelter Inside: Lowest level in the building in an interior room or hallway under something sturdy like a workbench or staircase. This works at home and at work. At the mall look for designated shelter areas, usually identified on area maps posted on walls or ask security personnel. Shelter Outside: If you can’t get into a building get into a ravine or ditch lay flat protecting your head and neck with your arms and hands. During a tornado situation, do NOT stay in your car, do NOT try to out run the Tornado. Get to that building, ravine or ditch. If a funnel (tornado aloft) or tornado (in contact with the ground) is confirmed to be at or within five miles of Bensenville, our outdoor warning sirens will be activated for a minimum of five minutes. That is your signal to take immediate protective action and get to a place of safety. While much of the focus during severe weather is on tornadoes, wind and hail, there are actually more deaths caused each year by flooding and lightning. If you hear thunder or see lightning, head inside immediately! When Thunder Roars Go Indoors! Heavy rainfall from thunderstorms can quickly cause rivers and streams to overrun their banks and cause street flooding in cities. Remember, if you encounter a flooded roadway, do NOT drive or walk into it. To be kept alert of serve weather, emergencies and disasters in real time sign up for CODE RED the Village’s mass notification system by visiting http://tinyurl.com/coderedbensenville This notification system uses a phone number database and contacts 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 Code Red at all times, and will only be used for emergency Notification purposes. For more preparedness information please go to the Bensenville EMA portion of the Bensenville Website at www.bensenville.il.us or email dschultz@bensenville.il.us. BE NSE NVIL L E

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BENSENVILLE COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY CREATIVE WRITING THROUGH SELF-EXPRESSION WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9 @ 7:00 PM

200 South Church Road Bensenville | Illinois 60106 www.benlib.org 630 766 4642 HOURS Mon-Thurs | 9am-9pm Friday-Saturday | 9am-5pm Sunday | 1pm-5pm

Shruti Sekhri from the Rooted Self-Expression Center in Chicago will guide participants through creative writing exercises that are meant to be cathartic and connect one to their inner self.

FIRESIDE CHATS WITH LIBRARY DIRECTOR DAVE SIEFFERT SATURDAY, MARCH 12 @ 1:00 PM Meet and greet our new Library Director Dave Sieffert! Join him for coffee and treats around the fireplace. Bring your comments, questions, and even concerns.

CHICAGO FOLKLORE ENSEMBLE SUNDAY, MARCH 13 @ 2:00 PM The Chicago Folklore Ensemble aims to recognize and celebrate Chicago’s elder immigrant musicians and help share and pass on their stories and musical knowledge through performances that interweave music and storytelling. They interview musicians of many ethnic backgrounds, collect their songs and stories, and adapt them into arrangements for string quartets and storytellers honoring those musicians.

COLORING & COCKTAILS Have you heard? Coloring isn’t just for kids anymore! It’s a relaxing, stress-relieving, and fun way to spend an hour or two. Join other coloring aficionados at Coloring & Cocktails, the library’s new coloring club for adults. We’ll provide the coloring sheets/colors and the (faux) cocktails. It’s the perfect way to de-stress after a long work week! Coloring & Cocktails will be held at 7:00 pm on the following Friday evenings: MARCH 18 – Crazy Cats | APRIL 29 – Fancy Faces NOTE: This after hours program is for adults only. Children will not be admitted to the program.

Adult Crafts & Do-It-Yourself DO-IT-YOURSELF WITH CHRIS

Serving the community as a dynamic center for learning, discovering, and connecting.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30 @ 7:00 PM Technology Librarian Chris Sloan will host his quarterly Do-it-Yourself series at the library. Stay tuned for craft details! Registration is required to attend this event, and space is limited to 10 participants. To register, call or stop in the Library. Ages 13+.

SPRING BEADING AT THE LIBRARY THURSDAY, APRIL 14 @ 7:00 PM Always a favorite program here at the library… Get together with your fellow beaders for a relaxing, creative evening and leave with a lovely Spring-themed project! Registration is required to attend, and space is limited to 15 participants. Ages 16 and up only, please.

DOLLAR STORE DIY MONDAY, APRIL 25 @ 7:00 PM Join Samantha for another fun (and easy!) DIY craft! We will be creating a simple craft using only items you can find at your local dollar store! Registration is required to attend this free event and space is limited to 20 participants. To register, please call the library or stop by the Adult Services Desk. Please note: no late admittance to this program. Ages 13+ only, and children will not be admitted to the program.

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SHAMROCKIN’ THE LIBRARY

THURSDAY, MARCH 10 @ 6:30 PM | AGES: 4 TO 12-YEARS-OLD Join the Youth Services Department as we get ready for St. Patrick’s Day! Create mosaic shamrocks, pot of gold prints, Celtic knots, and more to decorate your house for St. Patrick’s Day. This program is a drop-in event and registration is not required to attend.

STUFFED ANIMAL SLEEPOVER

FRIDAY, MARCH 11 @ 6:30 PM | SATURDAY, MARCH 12 @ 10:00 AM AGES: 3 TO 7-YEARS-OLD Children 3 to 7-years-old are invited to bring their stuffed animal to the Library for our Stuffed Animal Sleepover. Drop them off on Friday at 6:30 pm and we’ll share our favorite bedtime stories before you say goodbye. We’ll keep your stuffed friend overnight at the Library where they will have lots of fun. Your buddy will be ready for you to pick up at 10:00 am on Saturday, and we’ll show you then how your friend spent the night. Registration is required to attend this program. To register, please contact the Library.

EASTER EGG-STRAVAGANZA

SATURDAY, MARCH 19 @ 2:00 PM | AGES: 1 TO 8-YEARS-OLD Join us for our first ever Easter Egg-stravaganza! Children between the ages of 1 and 8-years-old are invited to bring their own basket and hunt for candy filled eggs in the Library’s Garden of Knowledge. Registration is not required to attend this program, but space is limited. NOTE: The egg hunt will be cancelled if it rains, but we will still do crafts inside. 2:00-3:00 pm CRAFTS (ALL AGES) | 2:00-2:15 pm EGG HUNT (1 to 3-year-olds) 2:45-3:00 pm EGG HUNT (4 to 8-year-olds)

MAKE A MINI BOOK NIGHT SERIAL KILLER CULTURE SUNDAY, APRIL 3 @ 12:00 PM AT THE BENSENVILLE THEATRE Serial Killer Culture examines the reasons why artists and collectors are fascinated by serial killers. Through music, painting, filmmaking, writing, and collecting, thirteen individuals are interviewed about creating art and searching for murderous artifacts. Local crime historian John Borowski will screen his documentary at the Bensenville Theatre. The screening will be followed by a signing and a Q & A session.

THURSDAY, APRIL 14 @ 6:30 PM | AGES: 6 TO 12-YEARS-OLD Celebrate National Library week with Miss Denise! Learn how to make a book from a single sheet of paper, and then decorate the cover, write a story, draw pictures, whatever you would like. This program is a drop-in event and registration is not required to attend.

FAMILY JAM

SATURDAY, APRIL 16 @ 1:30 PM | AGES: 3 TO 7-YEARS-OLD Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with the Bensenville Library! Join us as we make our own jazz instruments (trumpets, drums, harmonicas, etc.) out of simple, household materials. Once everyone has created their instruments we will all make music together in a family jam session! This program is a drop-in event and registration is not required to attend.

THE MIME COMPANY

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, AT 10:30 A.M. | AGES: 3 TO 5-YEARS-OLD Calling all preschoolers! Join us on Wednesday, April 20, at 10:30 pm for a performance from The Mime Company. Come and be moved and amazed by the art of mime! No registration is required to attend. This event is sponsored by the Bensenville Arts Council.

CHICAGO’S SWEET CANDY HISTORY

SUNDAY, APRIL 17 @ 2:00 PM Local historian and Bensenville Library favorite Leslie Goddard will give a lecture on Chicago’s rich history of confectionery. Learn some of the history behind tasty treats like Brach’s caramels, Mars Snickers bars, Wrigley’s gum and more and explore what made Chicago such a powerful location for candymakers.

ART EXCURSIONS PRESENTS: The Art and Life of Frida Kahlo THURSDAY, APRIL 28 @ 6:00 PM Art historian Dr. Michelle Paluch-Mishur will present an in-depth look at Frida Kahlo’s art and the personal experiences that influenced her.

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Based on the Book

The Youth Service Department will be hosting a variety of early childhood and school age Spring Break programs during the week of March 28th. For full descriptions and more information on any of the programs listed here, please visit: www.benlib.org/youth-programs

MEGA ART DAY TUESDAY, MARCH 29, FROM 10:30 TO 11:30 AM | AGES: 2 TO 5-YEARS-OLD Join us for a buffet of art materials and a handful of art projects! Registration is not required to attend, but space is limited. Stop by the Youth Desk the day of the class for more information.

ART-A-PALOOZA TUESDAY, MARCH 29, FROM 2:00 TO 4:00 PM | AGES: 5-YEARS-OLD AND UP Drop in to the Library’s pop-up art studio any time between 2:00 and 4:00 pm to see what you can make. We’ll have several projects for you to complete as well as a variety of materials for you to select from and use to create your own masterpieces. Registration is not required to attend.

Join the Library the third Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at the Bensenville Theatre for a showing of our favorite films based on books. Admission to the show is free! MARCH 17 | The End of the Tour APRIL 21 | Everest

Family Movie Night

Join the library the first Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at the Bensenville Theatre for a showing of our favorite family films. Admission to the show is free. MARCH 1 | Shaun the Sheep APRIL 5 | Max

Foreign Language Film Series

LEGO BRICKMASTER BUILD OFF

Join the Library the second Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the Bensenville Theatre for our Foreign Language Film Series! Free admission! All films will be presented in their native languages with English subtitles. Todas las peliculas estaranen sus lenguas nativas. Wszystkie filmy bedzie ich jezykach ojczystych. MARCH 14 | Jack Strong (Polish) APRIL 11 | Gringuito (Spanish)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30 @ 2:00 PM This special LEGO event will feature a showing of Lego Star Wars: The New Yoda Chronicles, followed by a special building challenge. Space is limited, and builders will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.

Morning Matinee Cinderella

PLEASE TOUCH! SENSORY PLAYTIME WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30 @ 10:30 AM | AGES: 6 MONTHS TO 7-YEARS-OLD Get your hands messy and your minds busy! Kids will rotate through our different sensory stations as they play, create, investigate, and explore.

LUNCHTIME THEATRE THURSDAY, MARCH 31 @ 11:30 AM | AGES: 2 TO 7-YEARS-OLD Bring a sack lunch and other refreshments to the library and join Miss Kyrie for a special showing of Mo Willems’ Pigeon and Pals. After the movie, kids can complete a craft inspired by the story. Registration is not required to attend, but space is limited. Stop by the Youth Desk the day of the program to reserve your spot. First-come, firstserved! NOTE: No other food or drink will be provided by the library.

FRIDAY, MARCH 4 @ 11:00 AM ALL AGES | Rated PG Join the Library at the Bensenville Theatre for a special royal showing of Cinderella (2015). The theatre will open at 10:00 am, and admission to the show is free. Come early so that you can create your own custom crown to wear during the movie!

WII U TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS THURSDAY, MARCH 31 @ 2:00 PM Put your video gaming skills to the test! Join us as we search for the best Super Smash Bros., Mario Kart, and Just Dance players. Prizes will be awarded in each category. Registration is not required to attend, but space is limited.

LIFE-SIZE CANDY LAND FRIDAY, APRIL 1, FROM 6:30 TO 8:00 PM You’re invited to play our life-size Candy Land game! The entire Library will be transformed into the game board with YOU as the game piece. Once you’ve found the lost king – and collected your treats – join us for a Candy Land themed craft! Families with children aged 4-10 years and older siblings welcome to attend. This program is a drop-in event and registration is not required to attend.

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BENSENVILLE PARK DISTRICT Deer Grove Leisure Center Administrative Office 1000 West Wood Street Bensenville | Illinois 60106 630 766 7015 bensenvilleparkdistrict.org

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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 John Wassinger | President Rich Johnson | Vice President Jim Geils | Treasurer Val Karg | Commissioner Tom Earley | Commissioner Executive Director Rick Robbins

Open Year Round! The golf course and clubhouse is open year round to accommodate golfers, diners in the 37 Bar & Grill, and those hosting parties and events in the Banquet Hall. Visit www.whitepinesgolf.com for the best rates available golf rates, 37 Bar & Grill specials and coupons, upcoming special events, and much more. There’s always something “cooking” at White Pines!

2016 RESIDENT SEASON PASSES Bensenville Park District residents are able to purchase golf passes at an incredible rate. Make sure to purchase by April 30th for additional savings. Corporate and non-resident passes are available as well.

SPECIAL EVENTS ST. PATRICK’S DAY BASH | THURSDAY | MARCH 17 | BUFFET 5-9PM | BAR OPEN UNTIL 11PM Featuring a corned beef buffet for $15.95. Guests will enjoy specialty beers and music. Make your reservations at 630 766 0304, ext.2 FRIDAY NIGHT FISH FRY | FRIDAYS | FEBRUARY 12 - MARCH 25 | SERVING 5-9PM | BAR OPEN UNTIL 11PM Enjoy an all-you-can-eat Lake Perch Dinner for $14.99. Fresh fish entrees, weekly menu specials, and delicious desserts are also available. Guests will enjoy live entertainment in the 37 Bar & Grill. Call for reservation at 630-766-0304, ext. 2 EASTER BRUNCH | SUNDAY | MARCH 27 | SEATINGS 9:30AM - 2:30PM The grand display will include carved prime rib, a cold seafood bar, omelet station, assorted appetizers and salads, a sweet table and much more! $35.95 per adult. Children ages 5-10 years, $15.95 each. Children 4 and under are complimentary. Tax and gratuity are additional. Reservations are required, call or reserve online. Groups of 8 or more require a deposit, and must call. MOTHER’S DAY CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH | SUNDAY | MAY 10 SEATINGS 9:30AM - 2:30PM Guests will enjoy traditional brunch favorites as well as some amazing culinary masterpieces. Show mom how much you love her and call 630-766-0304,ext.2 to make your reservations.

YOUTH GOLF PROGRAMS Youth golf programs at White Pines foster life skills that accompany the game of golf. Aside from instruction and learning the rules and etiquette of golf, children will be encouraged to concentrate on the essential facets of life; nutrition, exercise, sun protection, work ethic, pride and honesty.

Summer Employment The Bensenville Water Park is now hiring staff for the 2016 Water Park season. Please call 630-766-7015 x2011 for more information. The White Pines Golf Club is also now hiring for the summer season. Please call 630-766-0304 for more information.

Applications are available at Deer Grove Leisure Center and White Pines Golf Club or you may download an application at bensenvilleparkdistrict.com.

The First Tee Instruction for ages 7-17 | Registration is underway Tee Time for Tots for ages 4-6 | Registration begins May 1st Youth Boys & Girls League for ages 7-16 | Registration begins May 1st

ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION PROGRAM Volunteer With Us! Help us restore and maintain our natural parks and assist us with the necessary stewardship of Fischer Farm, our native and prairie restoration areas, and even our neighborhood parks. We don’t need two hands, but rather hundreds of hands, as we begin to develop a “volunteer corps” that will assist the Park District in providing help we need. Please visit our website for the Work Day schedule or call Mary Wagner at 630-766-7015, ext. 2014 for more information. BE NSE NVIL L E

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Bensenville Water Park passes may be purchased at Deer Grove Leisure Center. Visit www.bensenvilleparkdistrict. org or call 630.766.7015 for pricing and proof of residency requirements. The new splash pad features are included in your Water Park pass.

Bensenville Water Park & Splash Pad Private Rentals Great for reunions, customer appreciation events, church outings, or staff parties. You and your guests will enjoy an exclusive event at the Water Park and Splash Pad. The Water Park can be rented mornings and evenings for up to 1,000 guests. For more information or to reserve your event please call 630-766-7015.

SUMMER CAMPS EARLY BIRD SALE Register by 6pm Friday, May 27, 2016 and save $10 off each full session or customized session of at least 5 days reserved for Adventure, Sports, Discovery and Teen Camps (ages 11-15). These camps go on weekly field trips, offer outdoor activities, and have fun at the Water Park. Adventure, Sports and Discovery Camps are geared to ages 6-10. NEW CAMPS FOR 2016

Discovery Camp at Fischer Farm M-F 7/5-15 Tot Camp (ages 24-35 mo.) T, TH | 2 Sessions/2 hr. a day Sunshine Camp (ages 3-5) M-F | 2 Sessions/3 hr. a day

6/6-7/1 and 7/11-8/5 6/6-7/1 and 7/11-8/5

To reserve your child’s place in camp, a $25 down payment per session, per child, is required. Ask about the Park District’s Before and After Camp Care Program. All payments must be made at the Deer Grove Leisure Center registration desk.

TINY TOT PRESCHOOL | PREVIEW WEEK | MARCH 7-10 Give your child (ages 3-5) the opportunity to grow with the Bensenville Park District Tiny Tot Preschool by attending a class session during preview week. Reserve at ttschool@bensenvilleparkdistrict.org or 630.766.7015 ext. 2017.

Join us for

SPORTS! Open for lunch and dinner HDTV’s for game viewing Craft beers on tap & bottles

DAILY SPECIALS!

50¢ WINGS All Day!

Mondays, Thursdays & Sundays!

EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA | SATURDAY | MARCH 19 The Easter Bunny will hide eggs on the hill at Varble Park 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 10:30. There will also be photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny. Registration and more information is at the Deer Grove Leisure Center, 630-766-7015.

ALL AROUND THE HOUSE QUILT SHOW AT FISCHER FARM SATURDAY, APRIL 2 & SUNDAY, APRIL 3 | 10AM-3PM Over 80 quilts will be on display, many of which are antiques. There will be a wide variety of items for sale, including books, patterns, fabric, blocks, and quilts. Door prizes will be awarded! Fees are $4 for ages 18+ and $1 for ages 5-17. Pay day of event.

YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE | STARTS APRIL 23 | REGISTER BY MARCH 29 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 trophies. Register at the Deer Grove Leisure Center; registration forms and more information are on bensenvilleparkdistrict.org. A

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Visit whitepinesgolf.com for our menu, more daily specials and coupons.

SCHOOL DISTRICT 2

BENSENVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 2 210 South Church Road Bensenville | Illinois 60106 www.bsd2.org 630 766 5940 Board of Education Robert F. “Bob” Laudadio | President Kathie Bossier | Vice President Jorge Sanchez | Treasurer Donna Prunotto | Secretary Katie Krajecki Nancy Quinn Matthew Vassar Administration Dr. James Stelter | Superintendent Dr. Kay Dugan Assistant Superintendent for Learning Paul Novack | Chief Financial Officer 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 Diane Thornburg | Interim Principal Tioga School 630 766 2602 Missy Baglarz | Co-Principal Nicole Robinson | Co-Principal Dr. Reinhard Nickisch | Interim Principal

Tuesday, APRIL 19 | 2-6 pm TIOGA SCHOOL 212 W. Memorial Road W.A. JOHNSON SCHOOL 252 Ridgewood Avenue

Bensenville School District 2 will hold kindergarten registration from 2:00pm-6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19, 2016. All kindergarten students will need to register at their home school. If you are unsure of which school your child will attend, please call the Educational Administration Center at 630-766-5940. Kindergarten students should attend registration with their parents so that they can be assessed for kindergarten. Generally, the boundaries are: households west of Church Road attend W.A. Johnson School and households east of Church Road attend Tioga School. Registration Requirements: • Children must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2016 • A certified copy of an Original Birth Certificate • Proof of Address, this can be your driver’s license or current photo identification, (Residency proofs will be required that same day)

SAVE THE DATE FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD SCREENING | APRIL 12TH Bensenville School District 2 is offering free developmental screenings to children ages 6 months to five years of age. Children can be screened in five critical developmental areas including communication, gross motor and social/ emotional development. Also during this event, families can pre-register their child for pre-school or Kindergarten. Early childhood program providers such as the local park district, library and YWCA will also be available to share information regarding upcoming events aimed to promote family engagement and healthy child development. This free event will be held at Cascade Banquet Hall from 2:00-4:30 on Tuesday, April 12th. For more information, please call Tioga School at 630-766-2602. Registration is NOT required for this event! El Distrito Escolar de Bensenville estará ofreciendo evaluaciones de desarrollo gratuitas para niños/a de 6 meses a cinco años de edad. Los niños/as pueden ser examinados en cinco áreas de desarrollo críticos incluyendo la comunicación, motricidad gruesa y el desarrollo social/emocional. También durante este evento, las familias pueden preregistrar a su hijo/a de preescolar o kínder. Proveedores de programas de niñez temprana, como el Distrito de Parques de Bensenville, la Biblioteca de Bensenville y el YWCA también estarán disponibles para compartir información sobre los próximos eventos destinados a promover la participación de la familia y el desarrollo de los niños/as sanos. Este evento es totalmente gratuito y será en el Salón de Cascade Banquets de 2:00-4:30pm el martes 12 de abril. Para obtener más información, por favor llame a la Escuela Tioga al (630)-766-2602. NO es necesario registrarse para este evento!

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MYON ONLINE READING PROGRAM Last summer District 2 piloted the myON online reading program. Since the start of the program, students have read more than 3,000 hours! The program was expanded last fall and the district looks forward to even more reading progress with the support of 4,500 online books for students to choose from. The program is more than just e-books, however. Students can use the program both at home and at school, and teachers can keep up with students using the myON journal, allowing them to ask students more about the books they’re reading and gain a better understanding of how to grow students’ reading skills.

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BMS JAZZ ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE Congratulations to the BMS Jazz Ensemble on a stellar performance at the 19th Annual Thomas Middle School Jazz Jamboree in Arlington Heights. The band received comments from educators Greg Helton and Mark O’Connor. In addition, to receiving an outstanding performance award from the festival, Brianna Ketter & Quinn Wilcoxen received outstanding soloist awards. What’s next for the band? Catch them on March 5th 2016 at Hester Junior High School in Franklin Park for the IGSMA District Jazz Contest.

21ST CENTURY LEARNING CENTER GIVES BLACKHAWK STUDENTS MORE ROOM TO COLLABORATE AND CREATE Over the summer Blackhawk Middle School made room for learning with major updates to the auditorium and learning center. The $3 million renovation updated the auditorium with new seating, carpeting and equipment. It also created a brand new learning center and converted the old learning center into STEM, art and general classrooms. Students now have a more interactive space in the new learning center, with large work areas for presentations, creating projects and learning research strategies. Students can create in the Maker’s Space, film projects in the green screen room and collaborate in breakout conference rooms.

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No School Teacher Institute Day

March 16 Board of Education Meeting March 25- BSD2 Spring Break April 1 April 12 Early Childhood Screening April 12 Mobile Food Bank Distribution April 13

Rescheduled Board of Education Meeting

April 12 BSD2 Parent/Teacher Conferences April 19 Kindergarten Registration Day @ Tioga & W.A.J. April 29

No School Teacher Institute Day

BENSENVILLE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BENSENVILLE

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

Smoke Alarms for People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

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

Smoke alarms save lives. However, people who are deaf or hard of hearing may not be able to depend on the traditional smoke alarm to alert them to a fire.

SAFETY TIPS

KKK Smoke alarms and alert devices, called accessories, are available for people who are deaf. Strobe lights throughout the home are activated by smoke alarms and alert people who are deaf to fire conditions. When people who are deaf are asleep, a high intensity strobe light is required along with a pillow or bed shaker to wake them up and alert them to fire conditions so they can escape. Currently this equipment is activated by the sound of a standard smoke alarm. KKK Smoke alarm alert devices, called accessories, are available for people who are hard of hearing. These accessories produce a loud, mixed low-pitched sound. This equipment is activated by the sound of the smoke alarm and is usually installed next to the bed. People who are deaf may find that a pillow or bed shaker is also helpful to wake them up.

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FACTS

People with a hearing disability may not even hear a smoke alarm.

Home fire sprinklers increase the chances of surviving a fire.

AND DON’T FORGET… All smoke alarms should be tested at least once a month using the test button.

KKK Recent research has shown that a loud, mixed low-pitched sound is more effective for waking people of all ages than the loud high-pitched sound of a traditional smoke alarm. As people age, their ability to hear high-pitched sounds decreases.

KKK Research the available products and select one that best meets your individual needs. WHERE TO FIND EQUIPMENT Smoke alarms with built in or separate strobe lights can be purchased through home improvement store websites or by searching the internet for “strobe light smoke alarms.” BRK/First Alert, Gentex and Kidde brands offer this type of smoke alarm. Smoke alarm accessories such as bed/pillow shakers, transmitters and receivers are available through lifetonesafety.com, safeawake. com and silentcall.com Make sure any smoke alarm or accessory device you use has the label of a recognized testing laboratory.

www.nfpa.org/disabilities www.nfpa.org/education

Your Source for SAFETY Information | NFPA Public Education Division • 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA

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BCPL Toddler Tales, 10:30am BCPL ARTsy Smartsy P.M., 6 – 8pm BCPL Computer Basics, 6pm CDC Mtg 6:30 PM VH

BCPL Play to Learn, 10:30am BCPL Using a Chromebook, 2pm BCPL Please Touch! Sensory Playtime, 6 – 8pm BCPL Creative Writing, 7pm BSD2 2nd Trimester Reports go home

BCPL Play to Learn, 10:30am BCPL Using a Chromebook, 2pm BCPL Please Touch! Sensory Playtime, 6 – 8pm BPD Board Meeting (Committee of the Whole) 6 pm, DGLC

BCPL Microsoft Word, 10am BCPL Growing Readers, 10:30am BCPL Garden Club, 12pm BCPL Shamrockin’ the Library, 6:30pm

BCPL Growing Readers, 10:30am BCPL Microsoft Office Basics, 2pm BCPL Thursday Night Book Club, 7pm FHS 12:08 Dismissal— Parent Teacher Conferences

BCPL ARTsy Smartsy AM, 10:30 – 11:30am BCPL BCPL Stuffed Animal Sleepover, 6:30pm FHS Tenth Annual Talent Show 6:30pm BPD Fish Fry, 5-9pm, White Pines BPD Hickey-Bava Band, 6:30-11pm, 37 at White Pines

BCPL ARTsy Smartsy AM, 10:30 – 11:30am BCPL Cinderella, 11:00am BV Theatre FHS No School/Teacher Institute Day BSD2 No School/Teacher Institute Day BPD Fish Fry, 5-9pm, White Pines BPD Entertainment-TBD, 6:30-11pm, 37 at White Pines

BCPL Stuffed Animal Sleepover, 10am BCPL Fireside Chat with Dave, 1pm BPD Restoration Work Day, 9-12pm, Varble Woods

BSD2 IGSMA District Jazz Band Contest

LIBRARY CLOSED BPD Easter Brunch, 9:30am-2:30pm, White Pines

BCPL Anime Movie Festival, 11am BCPL Tablets, Smartphones, eReaders, 6pm

BCPL Toddler Tales, 10:30am BCPL ARTsy Smartsy P.M., 6 – 8pm BCPL Microsoft Office Basics, 6pm BCPL Lit Chicks, 7pm BCPL Library Board Meeting, 7:30pm FHS Dist 100 Board of Education Meeting 7pm CDC Mtg 6:30 pm, VH

BCPL Toddler Tales, 10:30am BCPL ARTsy Smartsy P.M., 6 – 8pm BCPL Microsoft Excel, 6pm BCPL LEGO Night, 6:30pm BCPL Foreign Language Film, 7pm BV Theatre

BCPL Chicago Folklore Ensemble, 2pm BCPL Second Sundays, 2 – 4pm Korthauer Log House FHS Spaghetti with a Song Music Fundraiser, 1:00 – 4:00 pm

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BCPL Book Brunch, 10am BCPL Play to Learn, 10:30am BCPL Please Touch! Sensory Playtime, 6 – 8pm BSD2 WAJ K-2 Spring Show, 1:30pm

BCPL Play to Learn, 10:30am BCPL Using a Chromebook, 2pm BCPL Please Touch! Sensory Playtime, 6 – 8pm BSD2 Board of Education Meeting, 7pm BPD Board Meeting, 6 pm, DGLC

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BCPL MEGA Art Day, 10:30 – 11:30am BCPL Anime Movie Festival, 11am BCPL Art-A-palooza, 2:00 – 4:00 pm BCPL Hardboiled, 7pm BCPL Quilters, 7pm BPD Youth Soccer League Registration Deadline, 6pm, DGLC

BCPL Storycraft, 10:30pm Village Comm Mtgs 6 pm, VH Village Bd of Trustees Mtg 6:30 pm, VH

BCPL Storycraft, 10:30pm BCPL Log House Patches, 5:00 – 6:30pm BCPL Quilters, 7pm BSD2 Tioga Math Night, 6pm BSD2 BMS PTO Meeting, 6pm Village Comm Mtgs 6:00 pm, VH

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BCPL Photoshop Elements 2, 10am BCPL Lunchtime Theatre, 11:30am BCPL Anime Movie Festival, 11am BCPL Wii U Tournament, 2pm

BCPL Growing Readers, 10:30am BCPL Photoshop Elements, 2pm BCPL Make It, Take It Family Night, 6:30pm FHS Northern Illinois Mobile Food Pantry 4:30 – 6:30 pm BSD2 BMS Student Recognition Breakfast, 7am

BCPL Using the Internet, 10am BCPL Growing Readers, 10:30am BCPL Based on the Book, 7pm BV Theatre FHS Group Interpretation/Contest Drama Showcase, 7:00 pm BPD St. Patrick’s Day Bash, 5-9pm, White Pines

BCPL ARTsy Smartsy AM, 10:30 – 11:30am FHS Spring Break—Classes Resume 4/4/16 BSD2 Spring Break Classes resume 04/04/16 BPD Fish Fry, 5-9pm, White Pines BPD Entertainment-TBD, 5-9pm, 37 at White Pines

BCPL ARTsy Smartsy AM, 10:30 – 11:30am BCPL Coloring & Cocktails, 7pm BPD Fish Fry, 5-9pm, White Pines BPD Kaiser Brothers, 6:30-11pm, 37 at White Pines BPD Teen Night , 7-9p, Pine Room

Summer Camps Early Bird Sale March 1- May 27 DGLC – Registration Desk

Water Park Early Bird Sale March 1- April 30 DGLC – Registration Desk

BCPL Microsoft PowerPoint, 12pm BCPL Easter Egg-Stravaganza, 2pm BSD2 IGSMA District Band Contest (6-8 Bands) BPD Easter Eggstravaganza, 10-11am, Varble Park

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BCPL Play to Learn, 10:30am BCPL Using a Chromebook, 2pm BCPL Please Touch! Sensory Playtime, 6 – 8pm BPD Board Meeting (Committee of the Whole), 6pm, DGLC

BCPL Using the Internet, 10am BCPL Growing Readers, 10:30am BCPL Spring Family Craft Night, 6:30pm BCPL Thursday Night Book Club, 7pm FHS Bensenville Arts Council/Bensenville Library Art Show

BCPL ARTsy Smartsy AM, 10:30 – 11:30am

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BCPL Toddler Tales, 10:30am BCPL ARTsy Smartsy P.M., 6 – 8pm BCPL Microsoft Excel, 6pm BCPL LEGO Night, 6:30pm BCPL Foreign Language Film, 7pm BV Theatre

BCPL Storycraft, 10:30pm BSD2 Early Childhood Screening, Cascade Banquets, 2pm (call Tioga for appt) BSD2 Mobile Food Bank, Cascade Banquets, 3pm BSD2 WAJ PTA Meeting, 6:30pm Village Comm Mtgs 6 pm, VH Village Bd of Trustees Mtg 6:30 pm, VH BPD Summer Program Registration begins at 8:30am, DGLC

BCPL Play to Learn, 10:30am BCPL Using a Chromebook, 2pm BCPL Please Touch! Sensory Playtime, 6 – 8pm BSD2 Rescheduled Board of Education Meeting, 7pm BPD Board Meeting, 6pm, DGLC

BCPL Microsoft Word, 10am BCPL Growing Readers, 10:30am BCPL Garden Club, 12pm BCPL Make a Mini Book Night, 6:30pm BCPL Spring Beading, 7pm

BCPL ARTsy Smartsy AM, 10:30 – 11:30am BSD2 Parent/Teacher Conferences, 7:30a-3pm NO SCHOOL

BCPL Family Jam, 1:30pm BCPL Microsoft Publisher, 12pm BPD MLP Pitch, Hit & Run, 10am-2pm, BBAA/DiOrio Park

BCPL Toddler Tales, 10:30am BCPL ARTsy Smartsy P.M., 6 – 8pm BCPL Computer Basics, 6pm BCPL Lit Chicks, 7pm BCPL Library Board, 7:30pm CDC Mtg 6:30 pm,VH

BCPL Storycraft, 10:30pm BCPL Quilters, 7pm BSD2 Kindergarten Registration Day @ Tioga & WAJ, 2p-6p BSD2 Tioga Spring Pictures (PK-5) BSD2 BMS PTO Meeting, 6pm Village Comm Mtgs 6 pm,VH

BCPL The Mime Company, 10:30am BCPL Using a Chromebook, 2pm BCPL Please Touch! Sensory Playtime, 6 – 8pm BSD2 Tioga Fine Arts Festival, 6:30pm

BCPL Microsoft PowerPoint, 10am BCPL Growing Readers, 10:30am BCPL Based on the Book, 7pm BV Theatre FHS Spring Musical, Big Fish, 7:00 pm BSD2 PK Screening @ Tioga, call school for appt. BSD2 3rd Trimester Mid-term BSD2 WAJ Fine Arts Festival

BCPL ARTsy Smartsy AM, 10:30 – 11:30am FHS Spring Musical, Big Fish, 7:00 pm BSD2 PK Screening @ Tioga, call school for appt. BSD2 WAJ Ice Cream Social & Book Fair

FHS Spring Musical, Senior Citizen Matinee, Noon FHS Spring Musical, Big Fish, 7:00 pm

BCPL Toddler Tales, 10:30am BCPL ARTsy Smartsy P.M., 6 – 8pm BCPL Photoshop Elements 2, 6pm BCPL Dollar Store DIY, 7pm FHS Dist 100 Board of Education Meeting 7pm

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BCPL ARTsy Smartsy AM, 10:30 – 11:30am BCPL Coloring & Cocktails, 7pm BSD2 No School/Teacher Institute Day BPD Teen Night 7-9p, Pine Room

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Fenton High School on Thursday, April 21 through Sunday, April 23 at 7:00pm. Special Senior Citizen Matinee on Sunday, April 23 at noon!

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