- January 01, 2010
- YMCA Family Night
- 6:30PM - 8:00PM
- Indian Boundary YMCA, 711 59th St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Spend some time together as a family enjoying open preschool gym, Sportwall and monthly special activities and themes until 8:15 p.m.
FEE: Members, FREE. Non-members, $15 per family.
Website: www.indianboundaryymca.org.
- January 02, 2010
- Sing-Around
- 2:00PM - 3:00PM
- Two Way Street Coffee House, 1047 Curtiss St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Starts at 2:00 p.m. Admission: $1.00
For more information, email info@twowaystreet.org; (630) 969-9720 or visit www.twowaystreet.org
- January 08, 2010
- YMCA Family Night
- 6:30PM - 8:00PM
- Indian Boundary YMCA, 711 59th St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Spend some time together as a family enjoying open preschool gym, Sportwall and monthly special activities and themes until 8:15 p.m.
FEE: Members, FREE. Non-members, $15 per family.
Website: www.indianboundaryymca.org.
- January 08, 2010
- Two Way Street Coffee House: Featured Entertainer
- 8:00PM - 9:00PM
- Two Way Street Coffee House, 1047 Curtiss St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Tonight: Peter Norman's Post-Christmas Blues Fest
Show starts at 8:15 p.m. Admission: $7.00
For more information, email info@twowaystreet.org; (630) 969-9720 or visit www.twowaystreet.org
- January 09, 2010
- Art Exhibit: "Freedom Beyond Bars"
- 9:00AM - 4:00PM
- Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 4501 Main St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Exhibit will be in the gathering area of the church. FREE. Suggested donation of $5 to defray costs.
Contact: (630) 968-6231 Website: www.gloriadeichurch.org
- January 10, 2010
- Art Exhibit: "Freedom Beyond Bars"
- 7:30AM - 12:30PM
- Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 4501 Main St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Exhibit will be in the gathering area of the church. FREE. Suggested donation of $5 to defray costs.
Contact: (630) 968-6231 Website: www.gloriadeichurch.org
- January 11, 2010
- Art Exhibit: "Freedom Beyond Bars"
- 9:00AM - 4:00PM
- Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 4501 Main St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Exhibit will be in the gathering area of the church. FREE. Suggested donation of $5 to defray costs.
Contact: (630) 968-6231 Website: www.gloriadeichurch.org
- January 11, 2010
- Demo: Dressing for Winter
- 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago, IL (map)
- See the undergarments the family wore in the 1890s and learn their uses. Tours begin on the hour. FREE. Sponsored by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County. Call (630) 876-5900.
- January 12, 2010
- Art Exhibit: "Freedom Beyond Bars"
- 9:00AM - 4:00PM
- Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 4501 Main St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Exhibit will be in the gathering area of the church. FREE. Suggested donation of $5 to defray costs.
Contact: (630) 968-6231 Website: www.gloriadeichurch.org
- January 13, 2010
- Art Exhibit: "Freedom Beyond Bars"
- 9:00AM - 4:00PM
- Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 4501 Main St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Exhibit will be in the gathering area of the church. FREE. Suggested donation of $5 to defray costs.
Contact: (630) 968-6231 Website: www.gloriadeichurch.org
- January 14, 2010
- Art Exhibit: "Freedom Beyond Bars"
- 9:00AM - 4:00PM
- Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 4501 Main St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Exhibit will be in the gathering area of the church. FREE. Suggested donation of $5 to defray costs.
Contact: (630) 968-6231 Website: www.gloriadeichurch.org
- January 14, 2010
- Demo: Dressing for Winter
- 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago, IL (map)
- See the undergarments the family wore in the 1890s and learn their uses. Tours begin on the hour. FREE. Sponsored by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County. Call (630) 876-5900.
- January 15, 2010
- Art Exhibit: "Freedom Beyond Bars"
- 9:00AM - 4:00PM
- Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 4501 Main St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Exhibit will be in the gathering area of the church. FREE. Suggested donation of $5 to defray costs.
Contact: (630) 968-6231 Website: www.gloriadeichurch.org
- January 15, 2010
- Demo: Dressing for Winter
- 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago, IL (map)
- See the undergarments the family wore in the 1890s and learn their uses. Tours begin on the hour. FREE. Sponsored by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County. Call (630) 876-5900.
- January 15, 2010
- YMCA Family Night
- 6:30PM - 8:00PM
- Indian Boundary YMCA, 711 59th St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Spend some time together as a family enjoying open preschool gym, Sportwall and monthly special activities and themes until 8:15 p.m.
FEE: Members, FREE. Non-members, $15 per family.
Website: www.indianboundaryymca.org.
- January 15, 2010
- Two Way Street Coffee House: Featured Entertainer
- 8:00PM - 9:00PM
- Two Way Street Coffee House, 1047 Curtiss St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Tonight: John Hasbrouck & the Northside Southpaws
Show starts at 8:15 p.m. Admission: $7.00
For more information, email info@twowaystreet.org; (630) 969-9720 or visit www.twowaystreet.org
- January 16, 2010
- Demo: Dressing for Winter
- 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago, IL (map)
- See the undergarments the family wore in the 1890s and learn their uses. Tours begin on the hour. FREE. Sponsored by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County. Call (630) 876-5900.
- January 16, 2010
- Volunteer Restoration Workday
- 1:00PM - 4:00PM
- West Chicago Prairie Forest Preserve, West Chicago, IL (map)
- Enjoy the outdoors while helping to restore one of DuPage County's most diverse prairies by clearing invasive plants or planting seed. The preserve is on Industrial Dr, 1/2 mi south of Hawthorne Ln. Ages 8 and up; under 14 with an adult. Groups of 10 or more must register.
Call (630) 961-2041.
- January 16, 2010
- Demo: Blacksmithing
- 1:30PM - 3:30PM
- Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Rd., West Chicago, IL (map)
- Stop by the wagon shed to see the blacksmith repair equipment and demonstrate the tools and techniques of the trade. FREE. Call (630) 876-5900.
- January 16, 2010
- Sing-Around
- 2:00PM - 3:00PM
- Two Way Street Coffee House, 1047 Curtiss St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Starts at 2:00 p.m. Admission: $1.00
For more information, email info@twowaystreet.org; (630) 969-9720 or visit www.twowaystreet.org
- January 16, 2010
- Art Exhibit: "Freedom Beyond Bars"
- 5:30PM - 7:00PM
- Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 4501 Main St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Exhibit will be in the gathering area of the church. FREE. Suggested donation of $5 to defray costs.
Contact: (630) 968-6231 Website: www.gloriadeichurch.org
- January 16, 2010
- YMCA Club Saturday Night
- 7:00PM - 10:00PM
- Indian Boundary YMCA, 711 59th St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- A safe and fun place to hang out with friends and enjoy dancing, sports, swimming, rock climbing and snacks. Grades 6-8.
Fee. Pre Registered for all events in the series: $5; Pre-Registered for single event: $6; At the door; $10 per event.
Website: www.indianboundaryymca.org
- January 17, 2010
- Art Exhibit: "Freedom Beyond Bars"
- 7:30AM - 12:30PM
- Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 4501 Main St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Exhibit will be in the gathering area of the church. FREE. Suggested donation of $5 to defray costs.
Contact: (630) 968-6231 Website: www.gloriadeichurch.org
- January 17, 2010
- Demo: Dressing for Winter
- 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Kline Creek Fram, 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago, IL (map)
- See the undergarments the family wore in the 1890s and learn their uses. Tours begin on the hour. FREE. Sponsored by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County. Call (630) 876-5900.
- January 17, 2010
- Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides
- 12:00PM - 3:00PM
- Danada Forest Preserve Equestrian Center, 3S503 Naperville Rd., Wheaton, IL (map)
- Enjoy a 15 minute sleigh ride through the woods of Danada Forest Preserve. FEE: $5/adult, $2/child ages 5-12; children under 5 free. Groups of 10 or more must make reservations.
Call (630) 668-6012. Sponsored by Forest Preserve District of DuPage County.
- January 17, 2010
- Demo: Cast Iron Cooking
- 1:00PM - 3:00PM
- Herrick Lake Forest Preserve, Wheaton, IL (map)
- Help prepare a hearty meal over an open cmapfire and learn tips for cooking with cast iron. Preserve is on Butterfield Rd., one mile west of Naperville Rd. FEE: $10/person, ages 16 and up; $5 ages 15 and under.
Registration begins Jan 4. Call (630) 933-7248. Sponsored by Forest Preserve District of DuPage County.
- January 17, 2010
- Demo: Owls of DuPage
- 2:00PM - 4:00PM
- Willowbrook Wildlife Center, 525 S. Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL (map)
- Find out why people give a hoot about owls and learn about the species that live in DuPage. Ages 10 and up with an adult. FEE: $3/person; $5 per family. Registrataion begins Jan. 3.
Call (630) 942-6200. Sponsored by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County.
- January 18, 2010
- Art Exhibit: "Freedom Beyond Bars"
- 9:00AM - 4:00PM
- Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 4501 Main St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Exhibit will be in the gathering area of the church. FREE. Suggested donation of $5 to defray costs.
Contact: (630) 968-6231 Website: www.gloriadeichurch.org
- January 18, 2010
- Demo: Dressing for Winter
- 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Kline Creek Fram, 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago, IL (map)
- See the undergarments the family wore in the 1890s and learn their uses. Tours begin on the hour. FREE. Sponsored by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County. Call (630) 876-5900.
- January 19, 2010
- Art Exhibit: "Freedom Beyond Bars"
- 9:00AM - 4:00PM
- Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 4501 Main St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Exhibit will be in the gathering area of the church. FREE. Suggested donation of $5 to defray costs.
Contact: (630) 968-6231 Website: www.gloriadeichurch.org
- January 20, 2010
- Art Exhibit: "Freedom Beyond Bars"
- 9:00AM - 4:00PM
- Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 4501 Main St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Exhibit will be in the gathering area of the church. FREE. Suggested donation of $5 to defray costs.
Contact: (630) 968-6231 Website: www.gloriadeichurch.org
- January 21, 2010
- Art Exhibit: "Freedom Beyond Bars"
- 9:00AM - 4:00PM
- Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 4501 Main St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Exhibit will be in the gathering area of the church. FREE. Suggested donation of $5 to defray costs.
Contact: (630) 968-6231 Website: www.gloriadeichurch.org
- January 21, 2010
- Demo: Dressing for Winter
- 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Kline Creek Fram, 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago, IL (map)
- See the undergarments the family wore in the 1890s and learn their uses. Tours begin on the hour. FREE. Sponsored by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County. Call (630) 876-5900.
- January 21, 2010
- Demo: Ice Harvesting
- 1:30PM - 3:30PM
- Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Rd., West Chicago, IL (map)
- Learn the importance of ice before refrigeration. See an exhibit of ice-cutting tools and peek into the icehouse to see how families stored blocks that lasted into summer. FREE.
Call (630) 876-5900. Sponsored by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County.
- January 22, 2010
- Art Exhibit: "Freedom Beyond Bars"
- 9:00AM - 4:00PM
- Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 4501 Main St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Exhibit will be in the gathering area of the church. FREE. Suggested donation of $5 to defray costs.
Contact: (630) 968-6231 Website: www.gloriadeichurch.org
- January 22, 2010
- Demo: Dressing for Winter
- 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Kline Creek Fram, 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago, IL (map)
- See the undergarments the family wore in the 1890s and learn their uses. Tours begin on the hour. FREE. Sponsored by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County. Call (630) 876-5900.
- January 22, 2010
- YMCA Family Night
- 6:30PM - 8:00PM
- Indian Boundary YMCA, 711 59th St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Spend some time together as a family enjoying open preschool gym, Sportwall and monthly special activities and themes until 8:15 p.m.
FEE: Members, FREE. Non-members, $15 per family.
Website: www.indianboundaryymca.org.
- January 22, 2010
- Two Way Street Coffee House: Featured Entertainer
- 8:00PM - 9:00PM
- Two Way Street Coffee House, 1047 Curtiss St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Tonight: Chris Proctor
Show starts at 8:15 p.m. Admission: $7.00
For more information, email info@twowaystreet.org; (630) 969-9720 or visit www.twowaystreet.org
- January 23, 2010
- Bread Baking Class
- 9:00AM - 12:00PM
- Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Rd., West Chicago, IL (map)
- Learn how to bake bread the way it was done in the 1890s and take home a loaf of your creation, along with insstructions and recipes.
FEE: $25/person. To register, call (630) 876-5900. Sponsored by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County.
- January 23, 2010
- Demo: Dressing for Winter
- 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Kline Creek Fram, 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago, IL (map)
- See the undergarments the family wore in the 1890s and learn their uses. Tours begin on the hour. FREE. Sponsored by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County. Call (630) 876-5900.
- January 23, 2010
- Bread Baking Class
- 1:00PM - 4:00PM
- Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Rd., West Chicago, IL (map)
- Learn how to bake bread the way it was done in the 1890s and take home a loaf of your creation, along with insstructions and recipes.
FEE: $25/person. To register, call (630) 876-5900. Sponsored by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County.
- January 23, 2010
- Demo: Ice Harvesting
- 1:30PM - 3:30PM
- Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Rd., West Chicago, IL (map)
- Learn the importance of ice before refrigeration. See an exhibit of ice-cutting tools and peek into the icehouse to see how families stored blocks that lasted into summer. FREE.
Call (630) 876-5900. Sponsored by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County.
- January 23, 2010
- Demo: Blacksmithing
- 1:30PM - 3:30PM
- Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Rd., West Chicago, IL (map)
- Stop by the wagon shed to see the blacksmith repair equipment and demonstrate the tools and techniques of the trade. FREE. Call (630) 876-5900.
- January 23, 2010
- Bluegrass Jam
- 2:00PM - 3:00PM
- Two Way Street Coffee House, 1047 Curtiss St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Starts at 2:00 p.m. Admission: $1.00
For more information, email info@twowaystreet.org; (630) 969-9720 or visit www.twowaystreet.org
- January 23, 2010
- Art Exhibit: "Freedom Beyond Bars"
- 5:30PM - 7:00PM
- Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 4501 Main St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Exhibit will be in the gathering area of the church. FREE. Suggested donation of $5 to defray costs.
Contact: (630) 968-6231 Website: www.gloriadeichurch.org
- January 24, 2010
- Art Exhibit: "Freedom Beyond Bars"
- 7:30AM - 12:30PM
- Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 4501 Main St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Exhibit will be in the gathering area of the church. FREE. Suggested donation of $5 to defray costs.
Contact: (630) 968-6231 Website: www.gloriadeichurch.org
- January 24, 2010
- Demo: Dressing for Winter
- 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago, IL (map)
- See the undergarments the family wore in the 1890s and learn their uses. Tours begin on the hour. FREE. Sponsored by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County. Call (630) 876-5900.
- January 24, 2010
- Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides
- 12:00PM - 3:00PM
- Danada Forest Preserve Equestrian Center, 3S503 Naperville Rd., Wheaton, IL (map)
- Enjoy a 15 minute sleigh ride through the woods of Danada Forest Preserve. FEE: $5/adult, $2/child ages 5-12; children under 5 free. Groups of 10 or more must make reservations.
Call (630) 668-6012. Sponsored by Forest Preserve District of DuPage County.
- January 24, 2010
- Demo: Bread from the Oven
- 12:30PM - 3:30PM
- Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Rd., West Chicago, IL (map)
- See the process of baking bread in a wood-burning oven; enjoy the aroma and take home recipes. Demos beign on the half-hour.
FREE. Call (630) 876-5900.
Sponsored by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County.
- January 24, 2010
- Promoting Environmental Awareness in Kids
- 1:00PM - 3:00PM
- Herrick Lake Forest Preserve, Wheaton, IL (map)
- Learn how to experience the outrdoors through "leave no trace" camping. Preserve is on Butterfield Rd., 1 mile west of Naperville Rd. Ages 5 and up; under 18 with an adult. FREE. Registration begins Jan. 11.
Call (630) 933-7248. Sponsored by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County.
- January 24, 2010
- Demo: Ice Harvesting
- 1:30PM - 3:30PM
- Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Rd., West Chicago, IL (map)
- Learn the importance of ice before refrigeration. See an exhibit of ice-cutting tools and peek into the icehouse to see how families stored blocks that lasted into summer. FREE.
Call (630) 876-5900. Sponsored by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County.
- January 25, 2010
- Demo: Dressing for Winter
- 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Kline Creek Fram, 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago, IL (map)
- See the undergarments the family wore in the 1890s and learn their uses. Tours begin on the hour. FREE. Sponsored by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County. Call (630) 876-5900.
- January 25, 2010
- Meeting: After Hours Film Society
- 7:30PM - 10:00PM
- Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Admission: $5 members, $9 non-members
Website: www.afterhoursfilmsociety.com
- January 26, 2010
- Home Schoolers Nature Hike
- 9:00AM - 11:00AM
- Wayne Grove Forest Preserve, Bartlett, IL (map)
- Learn about natrual and cultural history while exploring a forest preserve. Preserve is on Stearns Rd., east of Route 59. Ages 5 and up; under 18 with an adult. FEE: $5 per family. Registration begins Jan.12.
Call (630) 942-6200. Sponsored by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County.
- January 26, 2010
- Discussion Group: Great Decisions
- 7:00PM - 9:00PM
- Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St., Downers Grove; North Meeting Room (map)
- Sponsored by the DG Library and The League of Women Voters of Downers Grove, Lisle and Woodridge. Weekly topics include Special Envoys, Global Crime and Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution.
More info: Nancy Peraino at perainoporsche@comcast.net or (630) 968-8706.
- January 28, 2010
- Home Schoolers Nature Hike
- 9:00AM - 11:00AM
- Wayne Grove Forest Preserve, Bartlett, IL (map)
- Learn about natrual and cultural history while exploring a forest preserve. Preserve is on Stearns Rd., east of Route 59. Ages 5 and up; under 18 with an adult. FEE: $5 per family. Registration begins Jan.12.
Call (630) 942-6200. Sponsored by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County.
- January 28, 2010
- Demo: Ice Harvesting
- 1:30PM - 3:30PM
- Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Rd., West Chicago, IL (map)
- Learn the importance of ice before refrigeration. See an exhibit of ice-cutting tools and peek into the icehouse to see how families stored blocks that lasted into summer. FREE.
Call (630) 876-5900. Sponsored by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County.
- January 28, 2010
- Open Mike Night
- 7:00PM - 8:00PM
- Two Way Street Coffee House, 1047 Curtiss St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Monthly open mike for high school and college age students.
Admission: FREE
For more information, email info@twowaystreet.org; (630) 969-9720 or visit www.twowaystreet.org
- January 29, 2010
- Downers Grove Rotary Club Wine Tasting Benefit and Silent Auction
- 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- DoubleTree Suites, 2111 Butterfield Rd., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- FEE: $25/person; $40/couple. Proceeds benefit Alliance for Smiles. Appetizers, silent auction, cash bar. More info call Keith Hoffman at 630-306-5626 or www.dgrotary.org.
- January 29, 2010
- YMCA Family Night
- 6:30PM - 8:00PM
- Indian Boundary YMCA, 711 59th St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Spend some time together as a family enjoying open preschool gym, Sportwall and monthly special activities and themes until 8:15 p.m.
FEE: Members, FREE. Non-members, $15 per family.
Website: www.indianboundaryymca.org.
- January 29, 2010
- Two Way Street Coffee House: Featured Entertainer
- 8:00PM - 9:00PM
- Two Way Street Coffee House, 1047 Curtiss St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Tonight: Drew Nelson
Show starts at 8:15 p.m. Admission: $7.00
For more information, email info@twowaystreet.org; (630) 969-9720 or visit www.twowaystreet.org
- January 30, 2010
- Coyote Tracking
- 10:00AM - 11:30AM
- Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook, IL (map)
- Locate a coyote's trail and follow it through the preserve, interpreting the animal's activities as you go. Ages 9 and up; under 18 with an adult. FREE. Registration begins Jan. 15.
Call (630) 206-9581. Sponsored by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County.
- January 30, 2010
- Volunteer Nature Workday
- 1:00PM - 4:00PM
- Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve, Naperville, IL (map)
- Help restore a natural area by removing invasive vegetation or planting seed. Ages 8 and up; under 14 with an adult. Preserve is located on Plainfield-Naperville Rd, south of 75th St. To register, call (630) 933-7681 at least 5 business days in advance; groups of 5 or more must call 10 days in advance.
Sponsored by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County.
- January 31, 2010
- St. Mary of Gostyn School Open House
- 9:30AM - 12:00PM
- 440 Prairie Ave., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Tours, teacher "meet and greet", curriculum displays and fun fair.
(630) 968-6155.
- January 31, 2010
- Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides
- 12:00PM - 3:00PM
- Danada Forest Preserve Equestrian Center, 3S503 Naperville Rd., Wheaton, IL (map)
- Enjoy a 15 minute sleigh ride through the woods of Danada Forest Preserve. FEE: $5/adult, $2/child ages 5-12; children under 5 free. Groups of 10 or more must make reservations.
Call (630) 668-6012. Sponsored by Forest Preserve District of DuPage County.
- January 31, 2010
- Demo: Winter Layering and Safety
- 1:00PM - 3:00PM
- Herrick Lake Forest Preserve, Wheaton, IL (map)
- Learn how to keep the whole family, even Spot, warm and safe from head to toe while enjoying the outdoors. Preserve is on Butterfield Rd., one mile west of Naperville Rd. All ages; under 18 with an adult. FREE.
Registration begins Jan. 18.
Call (630) 933-7248. Sponsored by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County.
- January 31, 2010
- St. Joseph School Open House
- 1:00PM - 3:00PM
- St. Joseph School, 4832 Highland Ave., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Students and their families in grades K-8 are invited to tour the school. Website: www.stjosephdg.org or call (630) 969-4306.
- January 31, 2010
- Volunteer Restoration Workday
- 1:00PM - 4:00PM
- West Chicago Prairie Forest Preserve, West Chicago, IL (map)
- Enjoy the outdoors while helping to restore one of DuPage County's most diverse prairies by clearing invasive plants or planting seed. The preserve is on Industrial Dr, 1/2 mi south of Hawthorne Ln. Ages 8 and up; under 14 with an adult. Groups of 10 or more must register.
Call (630) 961-2041. Sponsored by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County.
- February 01, 2010
- Discussion Group: Great Decisions
- 9:30AM - 11:30AM
- Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St., Downers Grove; North Meeting Room (map)
- Sponsored by the DG Library and The League of Women Voters of Downers Grove, Lisle and Woodridge. Weekly topics include Special Envoys, Global Crime and Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution.
More info: Meg Kadlec at megkadlec@yahoo.com or (630) 969-1546.
- February 02, 2010
- Wake Up, Groundhog!
- 10:30AM - 11:30AM
- Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center, 3609 Spring Rd., Oak Brook (map)
- Learn about the groundhog through a story, game and craft. Ages 3-5 with an adult. FEE: $5 per child. Register at (630) 850-8110.
Sponsored by Forest Preserve District of DuPage County.
- February 05, 2010
- YMCA Family Night
- 6:30PM - 8:00PM
- Indian Boundary YMCA, 711 59th St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Spend some time together as a family enjoying open preschool gym, Sportwall and monthly special activities and themes until 8:15 p.m.
FEE: Members, FREE. Non-members, $15 per family.
Website: www.indianboundaryymca.org.
- February 05, 2010
- Two Way Street Coffee House: Featured Entertainer
- 8:00PM - 9:00PM
- Two Way Street Coffee House, 1047 Curtiss St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Tonight: David Hawkins
Show starts at 8:15 p.m. Admission: $7.00
For more information, email info@twowaystreet.org; (630) 969-9720 or visit www.twowaystreet.org
- February 06, 2010
- Wonders of Winter
- 10:00AM - 1:00PM
- Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook (map)
- Fun in winter! Activities include horse-drawn hayrides, ice fishing, geocaching and crafts. Activities ongoing. FREE, no registration required. Call (630) 933-7248.
Sponsored by Forest Preserve District of DuPage County.
- February 06, 2010
- Demo: Blacksmithing
- 1:30PM - 3:30PM
- Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Rd., West Chicago, IL (map)
- Stop by the wagon shed to see the blacksmith repair equipment and demonstrate the tools and techniques of the trade. FREE. Call (630) 876-5900.
- February 06, 2010
- Sing-Around
- 2:00PM - 3:00PM
- Two Way Street Coffee House, 1047 Curtiss St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Starts at 2:00 p.m. Admission: $1.00
For more information, email info@twowaystreet.org; (630) 969-9720 or visit www.twowaystreet.org
- February 06, 2010
- YMCA Live Wires Rec Night
- 6:30PM - 8:30PM
- Indian Boundary YMCA, 711 59th St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- A safe and fun place to hang out with friends and enjoy dancing, sports, swimming, Guitar Hero, rock climbing and snacks for Grades 4-5.
FEE: $5 Pre registered; $7 at the door.
Website: www.Indianboundaryymca.org
- February 07, 2010
- Volunteer Nature Workday
- 9:00AM - 12:00PM
- Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve, Naperville, IL (map)
- Help restore a natural area. Preserve is on 83rd St., east of Route 59. Ages 8 and up; under 14 w/ adult. To register, call (630) 933-7681.
Sponsored by Forest Preserve District of DuPage County.
- February 07, 2010
- Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides
- 12:00PM - 3:00PM
- Danada Forest Preserve Equestrian Center, 3S503 Naperville Rd., Wheaton, IL (map)
- Enjoy a 15 minute sleigh ride through the woods of Danada Forest Preserve. FEE: $5/adult, $2/child ages 5-12; children under 5 free. Groups of 10 or more must make reservations.
Call (630) 668-6012. Sponsored by Forest Preserve District of DuPage County.
- February 07, 2010
- Falcons of DuPage
- 2:00PM - 4:00PM
- Willowbrook Wildlife Center, 525 S. Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL (map)
- Meet three species of falcons and learn about these highly specialized birds of prey. Ages 10 and up with an adult. FEE: $3 per person; $5 per family. Registration begins Jan. 31; Call (630) 942-6200.
- February 08, 2010
- Discussion Group: Great Decisions
- 9:30AM - 11:30AM
- Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St., Downers Grove; North Meeting Room (map)
- Sponsored by the DG Library and The League of Women Voters of Downers Grove, Lisle and Woodridge. Weekly topics include Special Envoys, Global Crime and Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution.
More info: Meg Kadlec at megkadlec@yahoo.com or (630) 969-1546.
- February 08, 2010
- Meeting: After Hours Film Society
- 7:30PM - 10:00PM
- Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Admission: $5 members; $9 non-members
Website: www.afterhoursfilmsociety.com
- February 09, 2010
- Discussion Group: Great Decisions
- 7:00PM - 9:00PM
- Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St., Downers Grove; North Meeting Room (map)
- Sponsored by the DG Library and The League of Women Voters of Downers Grove, Lisle and Woodridge. Weekly topics include Special Envoys, Global Crime and Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution.
More info: Nancy Peraino at perainoporsche@comcast.net or (630) 968-8706.
- February 11, 2010
- Courting in the 1890s
- 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL (map)
- Hear excerpts from love letters written in the late 19th Century and learn about the role that a home's parlor played in courtship. Tours on the hour. FREE. Call (630) 876-5900.
- February 11, 2010
- YMCA Climbing Wall Competitions
- 6:00PM - 8:00PM
- Indian Boundary YMCA, 711 59th St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- The Boundary Relay; three competitions:
The Tompkins Invitational: February 11
The Miller Open: February 18
The Lehner Cup: February 25
FEE: $30 members (all three events); $45 Program Members (all three events) Website: www.Indianboundaryymca.org
- February 12, 2010
- Courting in the 1890s
- 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL (map)
- Hear excerpts from love letters written in the late 19th Century and learn about the role that a home's parlor played in courtship. Tours on the hour. FREE. Call (630) 876-5900.
- February 12, 2010
- YMCA Family Night
- 6:30PM - 8:00PM
- Indian Boundary YMCA, 711 59th St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Spend some time together as a family enjoying open preschool gym, Sportwall and monthly special activities and themes until 8:15 p.m.
FEE: Members, FREE. Non-members, $15 per family.
Website: www.indianboundaryymca.org.
- February 12, 2010
- Two Way Street Coffee House: Featured Entertainer
- 8:00PM - 9:00PM
- Two Way Street Coffee House, 1047 Curtiss St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Tonight: David Clark
Show starts at 8:15 p.m. Admission: $7.00
For more information, email info@twowaystreet.org; (630) 969-9720 or visit www.twowaystreet.org
- February 13, 2010
- Pancake Breakfast
- 8:00AM - 11:30AM
- First Congregational Church, 1047 Curtiss St., Downers Grove, il (map)
- Fee: $5 Adults; $3 Children 12 and over; Free Children under 12
(630) 968-0358 or http://www.firstcongdg.org/
- February 13, 2010
- Free Movie: Ice Age 3
- 10:00AM - 11:30AM
- Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Part of the Downers Grove Ice Fest weekend events. Admission: FREE
- February 13, 2010
- Courting in the 1890s
- 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL (map)
- Hear excerpts from love letters written in the late 19th Century and learn about the role that a home's parlor played in courtship. Tours on the hour. FREE. Call (630) 876-5900.
- February 13, 2010
- Demo: Fancywork Day
- 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL (map)
- See lace making, tatting and other handwork demos. Tours on the hour. FREE. (630) 876-5900.
- February 13, 2010
- Downers Grove Ice Fest
- 11:00AM - 4:00PM
- Downtown Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Ice carving demos, face painting, carvings on display and more. (630) 725-0991 or www.downtowndg.org
- February 13, 2010
- Demo: Blacksmithing
- 1:30PM - 3:30PM
- Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Rd., West Chicago, IL (map)
- Stop by the wagon shed to see the blacksmith repair equipment and demonstrate the tools and techniques of the trade. FREE. Call (630) 876-5900.
- February 13, 2010
- Romantic Night Hike
- 7:00PM - 8:00PM
- Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center, 3609 Spring Rd., Oak Brook, IL (map)
- Enjoy a lantern-lit walk with your sweetheart to four scenic bridges over Salt Creek, then warm up with hot cocoa around a cozy fire. Adults only, FEE: $10 per couple. To register, call (630) 850-8110
- February 13, 2010
- Old Time Dance Party
- 8:00PM - 9:00PM
- Two Way Street Coffee House, 1047 Curtiss St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Show starts at 8:00 p.m. Admission: $7.00
For more information, email info@twowaystreet.org; (630) 969-9720 or visit www.twowaystreet.org
- February 14, 2010
- Courting in the 1890s
- 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL (map)
- Hear excerpts from love letters written in the late 19th Century and learn about the role that a home's parlor played in courtship. Tours on the hour. FREE. Call (630) 876-5900.
- February 14, 2010
- Downers Grove Ice Fest
- 11:00AM - 4:00PM
- Downtown Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Ice carving demos, face painting, carvings on display and more. (630) 725-0991 or www.downtowndg.org
- February 14, 2010
- Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides
- 12:00PM - 3:00PM
- Danada Forest Preserve Equestrian Center, 3S503 Naperville Rd., Wheaton, IL (map)
- Enjoy a 15 minute sleigh ride through the woods of Danada Forest Preserve. FEE: $5/adult, $2/child ages 5-12; children under 5 free. Groups of 10 or more must make reservations.
Call (630) 668-6012. Sponsored by Forest Preserve District of DuPage County.
- February 14, 2010
- Archery for Beginners
- 1:00PM - 3:00PM
- Herrick Lake Forest Preserve, Wheaton, IL (map)
- Learn the sport's history and shooting techniques in an indoor setting. Equipment will be provided. Ages 7 and up; under 18 w/adult. FREE. Register at (630) 933-7248. Preserve is on Buttefield, one mile west of Naperville Rd.
- February 14, 2010
- Concert at DGN High School
- 3:00PM - 4:30PM
- 4436 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Artists Showcase West presents Cuarteto Latinoamericano
630-963-9093, www.dgconcerts.org
- February 14, 2010
- Fundraiser: Heart for Haiti
- 4:00PM - 9:00PM
- Immanuel Lutheran Church, 5211 Carpenter St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Benefit concert and silent auction of Haitian art. All proceeds benefit earthquake recovery. Tickets: $10 presale, $15 at the door. (630) 968-3112 or www.ilcdg.org.
- February 15, 2010
- Discussion Group: Great Decisions
- 9:30AM - 11:30AM
- Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St., Downers Grove; North Meeting Room (map)
- Sponsored by the DG Library and The League of Women Voters of Downers Grove, Lisle and Woodridge. Weekly topics include Special Envoys, Global Crime and Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution.
More info: Meg Kadlec at megkadlec@yahoo.com or (630) 969-1546.
- February 15, 2010
- Tapping into Fun
- 10:00AM - 2:30PM
- Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center, 3609 Spring Rd., Oak Brook, IL (map)
- Find out how maple syrup is made through a story and a hike to tap trees. Two sessions: 10-11:30 a.m.; 1-2:30 p.m. Ages 6 and up with an adult. FEE: $5 per person.
Call (630) 850-8110 to register.
- February 15, 2010
- Courting in the 1890s
- 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL (map)
- Hear excerpts from love letters written in the late 19th Century and learn about the role that a home's parlor played in courtship. Tours on the hour. FREE. Call (630) 876-5900.
- February 16, 2010
- Home Schoolers Nature Hike
- 9:00AM - 11:00AM
- Willowbrook Wildlife Center, 525 S. Park Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL (map)
- Learn about natrual and cultural history while exploring a forest preserve. Ages 5 and up; under 18 with an adult. FEE: $5 per family. Registration begins Feb.2.
Call (630) 942-6200. Sponsored by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County.
- February 18, 2010
- Home Schoolers Nature Hike
- 9:00AM - 11:00AM
- Willowbrook Wildlife Center, 525 S. Park Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL (map)
- Learn about natrual and cultural history while exploring a forest preserve. Ages 5 and up; under 18 with an adult. FEE: $5 per family. Registration begins Feb.2.
Call (630) 942-6200. Sponsored by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County.
- February 18, 2010
- Courting in the 1890s
- 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL (map)
- Hear excerpts from love letters written in the late 19th Century and learn about the role that a home's parlor played in courtship. Tours on the hour. FREE. Call (630) 876-5900.
- February 18, 2010
- YMCA Climbing Wall Competitions
- 6:00PM - 8:00PM
- Indian Boundary YMCA, 711 59th St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- The Boundary Relay; three competitions:
The Tompkins Invitational: February 11
The Miller Open: February 18
The Lehner Cup: February 25
FEE: $30 members (all three events); $45 Program Members (all three events) Website: www.Indianboundaryymca.org
- February 19, 2010
- YMCA Parents' Morning Out
- 9:45AM - 1:00PM
- Indian Boundary YMCA, 711 59th St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Take some time to shop or relax without the kids. Ages 3-Kindergarten.
FEE: $20 Members; $35 Program Members
Call Amy (630) 929-2417
Website: www.indianboundaryymca.org
- February 19, 2010
- Courting in the 1890s
- 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL (map)
- Hear excerpts from love letters written in the late 19th Century and learn about the role that a home's parlor played in courtship. Tours on the hour. FREE. Call (630) 876-5900.
- February 19, 2010
- YMCA Family Night
- 6:30PM - 8:00PM
- Indian Boundary YMCA, 711 59th St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Spend some time together as a family enjoying open preschool gym, Sportwall and monthly special activities and themes until 8:15 p.m.
FEE: Members, FREE. Non-members, $15 per family.
Website: www.indianboundaryymca.org.
- February 19, 2010
- Two Way Street Coffee House: Featured Entertainer
- 8:00PM - 9:00PM
- Two Way Street Coffee House, 1047 Curtiss St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Tonight: Natural Bob & Micky Holdsworth
Show starts at 8:15 p.m. Admission: $7.00
For more information, email info@twowaystreet.org; (630) 969-9720 or visit www.twowaystreet.org
- February 20, 2010
- Volunteer Nature Workday
- 9:00AM - 12:00PM
- Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve, 3609 Spring Rd., Oak Brook, IL (map)
- Help restore a natural area. Ages 8 and up; under 14 with an adult. To register, call (630) 933-7681.
- February 20, 2010
- Collage Workshop
- 9:00AM - 4:00PM
- Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook, IL (map)
- Explore the fine art of collage as your experiment with simple design concepts and techniques in this two-day workshop; Second session on Feb. 27. FEE: $185 To register, call (630) 206-9566.
- February 20, 2010
- Courting in the 1890s
- 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL (map)
- Hear excerpts from love letters written in the late 19th Century and learn about the role that a home's parlor played in courtship. Tours on the hour. FREE. Call (630) 876-5900.
- February 20, 2010
- Demo: Blacksmithing
- 1:30PM - 3:30PM
- Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Rd., West Chicago, IL (map)
- Stop by the wagon shed to see the blacksmith repair equipment and demonstrate the tools and techniques of the trade. FREE. Call (630) 876-5900.
- February 20, 2010
- Sing-Around
- 2:00PM - 3:00PM
- Two Way Street Coffee House, 1047 Curtiss St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Starts at 2:00 p.m. Admission: $1.00
For more information, email info@twowaystreet.org; (630) 969-9720 or visit www.twowaystreet.org
- February 20, 2010
- YMCA Club Saturday Night
- 7:00PM - 10:00PM
- Indian Boundary YMCA, 711 59th St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- A safe and fun place to hang out with friends and enjoy dancing, sports, swimming, rock climbing and snacks. Grades 6-8.
Fee. Pre Registered for all events in the series: $5; Pre-Registered for single event: $6; At the door; $10 per event.
Website: www.indianboundaryymca.org
- February 21, 2010
- Courting in the 1890s
- 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL (map)
- Hear excerpts from love letters written in the late 19th Century and learn about the role that a home's parlor played in courtship. Tours on the hour. FREE. Call (630) 876-5900.
- February 21, 2010
- Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides
- 12:00PM - 3:00PM
- Danada Forest Preserve Equestrian Center, 3S503 Naperville Rd., Wheaton, IL (map)
- Enjoy a 15 minute sleigh ride through the woods of Danada Forest Preserve. FEE: $5/adult, $2/child ages 5-12; children under 5 free. Groups of 10 or more must make reservations.
Call (630) 668-6012. Sponsored by Forest Preserve District of DuPage County.
- February 21, 2010
- Ice Fishing for Beginners
- 1:00PM - 3:00PM
- Herrick Lake Forest Preserve, Wheaton, IL (map)
- Learn the basics of ice fishing. Equipment and bait provided. Preserve is located on Butterfield Rd., one mile west of Naperville Rd. All ages; under 18 with adult. FREE. Registration begins Feb. 8. Call (630) 933-7248.
- February 22, 2010
- Discussion Group: Great Decisions
- 9:30AM - 11:30AM
- Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St., Downers Grove; North Meeting Room (map)
- Sponsored by the DG Library and The League of Women Voters of Downers Grove, Lisle and Woodridge. Weekly topics include Special Envoys, Global Crime and Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution.
More info: Meg Kadlec at megkadlec@yahoo.com or (630) 969-1546.
- February 22, 2010
- Courting in the 1890s
- 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL (map)
- Hear excerpts from love letters written in the late 19th Century and learn about the role that a home's parlor played in courtship. Tours on the hour. FREE. Call (630) 876-5900.
- February 22, 2010
- YMCA Professional Baseball Clinic
- 6:15PM - 8:15PM
- Indian Boundary YMCA, 711 59th St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Ages 5-14 FEE: $70 members; $90 Program Members
Website: www.Indianboundaryymca.org
- February 22, 2010
- Meeting: After Hours Film Society
- 7:30PM - 10:00PM
- Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Admission: $5 members, $9 non-members
Website: www.afterhoursfilmsociety.com
- February 23, 2010
- YMCA Professional Baseball Clinic
- 6:15PM - 8:15PM
- Indian Boundary YMCA, 711 59th St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Ages 5-14 FEE: $70 members; $90 Program Members
Website: www.Indianboundaryymca.org
- February 23, 2010
- Discussion Group: Great Decisions
- 7:00PM - 9:00PM
- Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St., Downers Grove; North Meeting Room (map)
- Sponsored by the DG Library and The League of Women Voters of Downers Grove, Lisle and Woodridge. Weekly topics include Special Envoys, Global Crime and Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution.
More info: Nancy Peraino at perainoporsche@comcast.net or (630) 968-8706.
- February 23, 2010
- WDCB Jazz Salon at Mayslake
- 7:30PM - 9:00PM
- Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook, IL (map)
- Enjoy high-quality jazz featuring Ryan Cohan's new septet. Adults only. Tickets $25 cabaret, $20 general admission, $16 for seniors. Call (630) 206-9566.
- February 24, 2010
- YMCA Professional Baseball Clinic
- 6:15PM - 8:15PM
- Indian Boundary YMCA, 711 59th St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Ages 5-14 FEE: $70 members; $90 Program Members
Website: www.Indianboundaryymca.org
- February 25, 2010
- YMCA Climbing Wall Competitions
- 6:00PM - 8:00PM
- Indian Boundary YMCA, 711 59th St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- The Boundary Relay; three competitions:
The Tompkins Invitational: February 11
The Miller Open: February 18
The Lehner Cup: February 25
FEE: $30 members (all three events); $45 Program Members (all three events) Website: www.Indianboundaryymca.org
- February 25, 2010
- Open Mike Night
- 7:00PM - 8:00PM
- Two Way Street Coffee House (map)
- Monthly open mike for high school and college age students.
Admission: FREE
For more information, email info@twowaystreet.org; (630) 969-9720 or visit www.twowaystreet.org
- February 26, 2010
- YMCA Family Night
- 6:30PM - 8:00PM
- Indian Boundary YMCA, 711 59th St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Spend some time together as a family enjoying open preschool gym, Sportwall and monthly special activities and themes until 8:15 p.m.
FEE: Members, FREE. Non-members, $15 per family.
Website: www.indianboundaryymca.org.
- February 26, 2010
- Two Way Street Coffee House: Featured Entertainer
- 8:00PM - 9:00PM
- Two Way Street Coffee House, 1047 Curtiss St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Tonight: Claudia Schmidt
Show starts at 8:15 p.m. Admission: $7.00
For more information, email info@twowaystreet.org; (630) 969-9720 or visit www.twowaystreet.org
- February 27, 2010
- Big Boomin' Heart Fair
- 8:00AM - 11:00AM
- Good Samaritan Hospital, 3815 Highland Ave., Downers Grove, IL 60515 (map)
- Admission is free to this event. For more information, visit www.advocatehealth.com or call 1-800-323-8622.
- February 27, 2010
- Volunteer Nature Workday
- 9:00AM - 12:00PM
- Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve, Naperville, IL (map)
- Help restore a natural area by removing invasive vegetation or planting seed. Ages 8 and up; under 14 with an adult. Preserve is located on Plainfield-Naperville Rd, south of 75th St. To register, call (630) 933-7681 at least 5 business days in advance; groups of 5 or more must call 10 days in advance.
- February 27, 2010
- Volunteer Restoration Workday
- 9:00AM - 12:00PM
- West Chicago Prairie Forest Preserve, West Chicago, IL (map)
- Enjoy the outdoors while helping to restore one of DuPage County's most diverse prairies by clearing invasive plants or planting seed. The preserve is on Industrial Dr, 1/2 mi south of Hawthorne Ln. Ages 8 and up; under 14 with an adult. Groups of 10 or more must register.
Call (630) 961-2041.
- February 27, 2010
- Volunteer Nature Workday
- 9:00AM - 12:00PM
- West DuPage Woods Forest Preserve, West Chicago, IL (map)
- Help restore a natural area by removing invasive vegetation or planting seed. Elsen's Hill area at West DuPage Forest Preserve on Gary's Mill Road, 1 mile east of Route 59. Ages 8 and up; under 14 with adult.
To register, call (630) 933-7681 at least five business days in advance; groups of five or more must all 10 days in advance. Waiver required.
- February 27, 2010
- Writing Workshop: Constructing a Book Proposal
- 9:00AM - 3:00PM
- Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook, IL (map)
- Learn how to put together a successful book proposal. Prerequisite: Writing a Query Letter. Adults only. FEE: $90. To register call (630) 206-9566.
- February 27, 2010
- Skunk Tracking
- 10:00AM - 11:30AM
- Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook, IL (map)
- Follow skunk tracks and try to guess what the little stinker was up to. Ages 9 and up; under 18 with adult. FREE. Registration begins Feb.12. Call (630) 206-9581.
- February 27, 2010
- Backyard Birdhouses
- 10:00AM - 3:00PM
- Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center, 3609 Spring Rd., Oak Brook, IL (map)
- Learn about different nesting needs and build a next box to take home. Two sessions: 10-11:30 am; 1:30-3pm. Ages 7 and up. undersr 18 with adult. FEE: $10 per project. To register, call (630) 850-8110.
- February 27, 2010
- Demo: Blacksmithing
- 1:30PM - 3:30PM
- Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Rd., West Chicago, IL (map)
- Stop by the wagon shed to see the blacksmith repair equipment and demonstrate the tools and techniques of the trade. FREE. Call (630) 876-5900.
- February 27, 2010
- Bluegrass Jam
- 2:00PM - 3:00PM
- Two Way Street Coffee House, 1047 Curtiss St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Starts at 2:00 p.m. Admission: $1.00
For more information, email info@twowaystreet.org; (630) 969-9720 or visit www.twowaystreet.org
- February 28, 2010
- Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides
- 12:00PM - 3:00PM
- Danada Forest Preserve Equestrian Center, 3S503 Naperville Rd., Wheaton, IL (map)
- Enjoy a 15 minute sleigh ride through the woods of Danada Forest Preserve. FEE: $5/adult, $2/child ages 5-12; children under 5 free. Groups of 10 or more must make reservations.
Call (630) 668-6012. Sponsored by Forest Preserve District of DuPage County.
- February 28, 2010
- Cast Iron Cooking
- 1:00PM - 3:00PM
- Herrick Lake Forest Preserve, Wheaton, IL (map)
- Help prepare a hearty meal over an open campfire and learn tips for cooking with cast iron. Preserve is on Butterfiled, one mile west of Naperville Rd. FEE: $10 ages 16 and up; $5 under age 15. Registration begins Feb. 16. Call (630) 933-7248.
- February 28, 2010
- Concert: Downers Grove Choral Society
- 3:00PM - 5:00PM
- First United Methodist Church, 1032 Maple Ave., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Hear Schubert's "Mass in G", O' Regan's "Trytych" and Dvorak's " Mass in D". Tickets: $20 general; $15 senior; $5 student; Children 13 and under free w/ paying adult.
Call (630) 515-0030 or www.dgcs.org.
- February 28, 2010
- Concert: West Suburban Symphony
- 4:00PM - 6:00PM
- St. Joseph Chapel, 1515 W. Ogden Ave., La Grange Park, IL (map)
- Operat hits with Maestro Peter Lipari, chorus, and mezzo-soprano Stacy Eckert. FEE: Tickets in advance or at the door $20; $15 seniors; $5 teens; kids free. Call (630) 887-7464 or www.westsubsymphony.org.
- March 01, 2010
- YMCA Spring Break Youth Super Fun Days
- 7:00AM - 6:00PM
- Indian Boundary YMCA, 711 59th St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Trip to Hamburger University with lunch. For school-age youths.
FEE: $50 members; $75 Program Members.
Website: www.Indianboundaryymca.org
- March 01, 2010
- Discussion Group: Great Decisions
- 9:30AM - 11:30AM
- Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St., Downers Grove; North Meeting Room (map)
- Sponsored by the DG Library and The League of Women Voters of Downers Grove, Lisle and Woodridge. Weekly topics include Special Envoys, Global Crime and Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution.
More info: Meg Kadlec at megkadlec@yahoo.com or (630) 969-1546.
- March 01, 2010
- Presentation: Internet and Cell Phone Safety
- 7:00PM - 9:00PM
- Downers Grove Village Hall, 801 Burlington Ave., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- State Representatives Patti Bellock and Sandra Pihos are hosts of this event. Professionals from the Illinois Attorney General's office will be presenting information on internet safety. FREE.
Call (630) 852-8633 or (630) 858-8855.
- March 03, 2010
- Discussion Group: Great Decisions
- 7:00PM - 9:00PM
- Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St., Downers Grove; North Meeting Room (map)
- Sponsored by the DG Library and The League of Women Voters of Downers Grove, Lisle and Woodridge. Weekly topics include Special Envoys, Global Crime and Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution.
More info: Nancy Peraino at perainoporsche@comcast.net or (630) 968-8706.
- March 04, 2010
- A Nickel's Worth
- 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Rd., West Chicago, IL (map)
- Find out what a nickel could buy in the 1890s and how consumer preferences were changing. Tours begin on the hour. FREE. Call (630) 876-5900.
- March 05, 2010
- YMCA Parents' Morning Out
- 9:45AM - 1:00PM
- Indian Boundary YMCA, 711 59th St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Take some time to shop or relax without the kids. Ages 3-Kindergarten.
FEE: $20 Members; $35 Program Members
Call Amy (630) 929-2417
Website: www.indianboundaryymca.org
- March 05, 2010
- A Nickel's Worth
- 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Rd., West Chicago, IL (map)
- Find out what a nickel could buy in the 1890s and how consumer preferences were changing. Tours begin on the hour. FREE. Call (630) 876-5900.
- March 05, 2010
- YMCA Family Night
- 6:30PM - 8:00PM
- Indian Boundary YMCA, 711 59th St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Spend some time together as a family enjoying open preschool gym, Sportwall and monthly special activities and themes until 8:15 p.m.
FEE: Members, FREE. Non-members, $15 per family.
Website: www.indianboundaryymca.org.
- March 05, 2010
- Two Way Street Coffee House: Featured Entertainer
- 8:00PM - 9:00PM
- Two Way Street Coffee House, 1047 Curtiss St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Tonight: Quarterly OPEN MIKE
Show starts at 8:00 p.m. Admission: $7.00
For more information, email info@twowaystreet.org; (630) 969-9720 or visit www.twowaystreet.org
- March 06, 2010
- Job Transitioning Seminar
- 10:00AM - 12:00PM
- Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 4501 Main St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- This event is FREE. Call (630) 968-1204 or www.gloriadeichurch.org.
- March 06, 2010
- Speaking Engagement: "The Gospel According to Grace"
- 10:00AM - 2:30PM
- First United Methodist Church, 1032 Maple Ave., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Rev. Grace Imathiu, pastor and storyteller. Her interweaving of biblical material with insights from her native Kenya is unforgettable and beautiful.
FEE: Adults, $25, includes lunch;Students $15; Children under 18 $5 with paying adult. Call (630) 968-7120 or www.dgfumc.org
- March 06, 2010
- A Nickel's Worth
- 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Rd., West Chicago, IL (map)
- Find out what a nickel could buy in the 1890s and how consumer preferences were changing. Tours begin on the hour. FREE. Call (630) 876-5900.
- March 06, 2010
- Midwest Ballet Theatre: Peter Pan
- 1:30PM - 3:00PM
- Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- General seating begins at 12:45 pm Tickets: $13 Adults; $12 Seniors (62+) and chilren under 12. Contact Midwest Ballet Theatre for tickets at (630) 971-9751 or www.midwestballet.org
- March 06, 2010
- Demo: Blacksmithing
- 1:30PM - 3:30PM
- Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Rd., West Chicago, IL (map)
- Stop by the wagon shed to see the blacksmith repair equipment and demonstrate the tools and techniques of the trade. FREE. Call (630) 876-5900.
- March 06, 2010
- Sing-Around
- 2:00PM - 3:00PM
- Two Way Street Coffee House, 1047 Curtiss St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Starts at 2:00 p.m. Admission: $1.00
For more information, email info@twowaystreet.org; (630) 969-9720 or visit www.twowaystreet.org
- March 07, 2010
- A Nickel's Worth
- 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Rd., West Chicago, IL (map)
- Find out what a nickel could buy in the 1890s and how consumer preferences were changing. Tours begin on the hour. FREE. Call (630) 876-5900.
- March 07, 2010
- Midwest Ballet Theatre: Peter Pan
- 1:30PM - 3:00PM
- Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- General seating begins at 12:45 pm Tickets: $13 Adults; $12 Seniors (62+) and chilren under 12. Contact Midwest Ballet Theatre for tickets at (630) 971-9751 or www.midwestballet.org
- March 08, 2010
- Discussion Group: Great Decisions
- 9:30AM - 11:30AM
- Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St., Downers Grove; North Meeting Room (map)
- Sponsored by the DG Library and The League of Women Voters of Downers Grove, Lisle and Woodridge. Weekly topics include Special Envoys, Global Crime and Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution.
More info: Meg Kadlec at megkadlec@yahoo.com or (630) 969-1546.
- March 08, 2010
- A Nickel's Worth
- 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Rd., West Chicago, IL (map)
- Find out what a nickel could buy in the 1890s and how consumer preferences were changing. Tours begin on the hour. FREE. Call (630) 876-5900.
- March 08, 2010
- Meeting: After Hours Film Society
- 7:30PM - 10:00PM
- Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Admission: $5 members; $9 non-members
Website: www.afterhoursfilmsociety.com
- March 10, 2010
- Trip to Buddhist Temple
- 10:00AM - 1:00PM
- First United Methodist Church, 1032 Maple Ave., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Join seniors of the "Young at Heart" group on a trip to the new Buddhist Temple near Woodridge on Route 53. Group will carpool from church to the temple for a tour. FEE: $12 Call 630-968-7120 or www.dgfumc.org.
- March 11, 2010
- A Nickel's Worth
- 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Rd., West Chicago, IL (map)
- Find out what a nickel could buy in the 1890s and how consumer preferences were changing. Tours begin on the hour. FREE. Call (630) 876-5900.
- March 11, 2010
- WDCB Jazz Salon at Mayslake
- 7:30PM - 9:00PM
- Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook, IL (map)
- Enjoy high-quality jazz featuring the Barry Winograd Quartet. Adults only. Tickets $25 cabaret, $20 general admission, $16 for seniors. Call (630) 206-9566.
- March 12, 2010
- A Nickel's Worth
- 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Rd., West Chicago, IL (map)
- Find out what a nickel could buy in the 1890s and how consumer preferences were changing. Tours begin on the hour. FREE. Call (630) 876-5900.
- March 12, 2010
- YMCA Family Night
- 6:30PM - 8:00PM
- Indian Boundary YMCA, 711 59th St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Spend some time together as a family enjoying open preschool gym, Sportwall and monthly special activities and themes until 8:15 p.m.
FEE: Members, FREE. Non-members, $15 per family.
Website: www.indianboundaryymca.org.
- March 12, 2010
- Two Way Street Coffee House: Featured Entertainer
- 8:00PM - 9:00PM
- Two Way Street Coffee House, 1047 Curtiss St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Tonight: Tim Grimm & Jan Lucas
Show starts at 8:15 p.m. Admission: $7.00
For more information, email info@twowaystreet.org; (630) 969-9720 or visit www.twowaystreet.org
- March 13, 2010
- A Nickel's Worth
- 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Rd., West Chicago, IL (map)
- Find out what a nickel could buy in the 1890s and how consumer preferences were changing. Tours begin on the hour. FREE. Call (630) 876-5900.
- March 13, 2010
- Maple Sugaring
- 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Rd., West Chicago, IL (map)
- See how 1890s farm families tapped trees and boiled the coolected sap into maple syrup and sugar. Activities ongoing. All ages. FREE. Call (630) 876-5900.
- March 13, 2010
- Demo: Blacksmithing
- 1:30PM - 3:30PM
- Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Rd., West Chicago, IL (map)
- Stop by the wagon shed to see the blacksmith repair equipment and demonstrate the tools and techniques of the trade. FREE. Call (630) 876-5900.
- March 14, 2010
- Volunteer Restoration Workday
- 9:00AM - 12:00PM
- West Chicago Prairie Forest Preserve, West Chicago, IL (map)
- Enjoy the outdoors while helping to restore one of DuPage County's most diverse prairies by clearing invasive plants or planting seed. The preserve is on Industrial Dr, 1/2 mi south of Hawthorne Ln. Ages 8 and up; under 14 with an adult. Groups of 10 or more must register.
Call (630) 961-2041.
- March 14, 2010
- A Nickel's Worth
- 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Rd., West Chicago, IL (map)
- Find out what a nickel could buy in the 1890s and how consumer preferences were changing. Tours begin on the hour. FREE. Call (630) 876-5900.
- March 14, 2010
- Maple Syrup Sundays
- 12:00PM - 4:00PM
- Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center, 3609 Spring Rd., Oak Brook, IL (map)
- Take a stroll through the woods and discover the secret of turning tree sap into syrup. Activities ongoing. FREE. Call (630) 850-8110.
- March 14, 2010
- Wild Dogs of DuPage
- 2:00PM - 3:00PM
- Willowbrook Wildlife Center, 525 S. Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL (map)
- Learn the natural history of wild dogs, including foxes and coyotes that make DuPage home. Ages 10 and up with an adult. FEE: $3 per person; $5 per family. Registration begins Feb. 28. Call (630) 942-6200.
- March 15, 2010
- Discussion Group: Great Decisions
- 9:30AM - 11:30AM
- Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St., Downers Grove; North Meeting Room (map)
- Sponsored by the DG Library and The League of Women Voters of Downers Grove, Lisle and Woodridge. Weekly topics include Special Envoys, Global Crime and Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution.
More info: Meg Kadlec at megkadlec@yahoo.com or (630) 969-1546.
- March 15, 2010
- A Nickel's Worth
- 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Rd., West Chicago, IL (map)
- Find out what a nickel could buy in the 1890s and how consumer preferences were changing. Tours begin on the hour. FREE. Call (630) 876-5900.
- March 16, 2010
- Home Schoolers Nature Hike
- 9:00AM - 11:00AM
- Greene Valley Forest Preserve, Naperville, IL (map)
- Learn about natrual and cultural history while exploring a forest preserve. Preserve is on 79th St., 1/4 miles west of Greene Rd. Ages 5 and up; under 18 with an adult. FEE: $5 per family. Registration begins March.2. Call (630) 942-6200.
- March 18, 2010
- Home Schoolers Nature Hike
- 9:00AM - 11:00AM
- Greene Valley Forest Preserve, Naperville, IL (map)
- Learn about natrual and cultural history while exploring a forest preserve. Preserve is on 79th St., 1/4 miles west of Greene Rd. Ages 5 and up; under 18 with an adult. FEE: $5 per family. Registration begins March.2. Call (630) 942-6200.
- March 18, 2010
- A Nickel's Worth
- 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Rd., West Chicago, IL (map)
- Find out what a nickel could buy in the 1890s and how consumer preferences were changing. Tours begin on the hour. FREE. Call (630) 876-5900.
- March 19, 2010
- A Nickel's Worth
- 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Rd., West Chicago, IL (map)
- Find out what a nickel could buy in the 1890s and how consumer preferences were changing. Tours begin on the hour. FREE. Call (630) 876-5900.
- March 19, 2010
- YMCA Family Night: Underwater Egg Hunt
- 6:30PM - 8:00PM
- Indian Boundary YMCA, 711 59th St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Annual event when the entire family can dive into the pool to capture all those eggs.
FREE to members only. Website: www.indianboundaryymca.org.
- March 19, 2010
- Two Way Street Coffee House: Featured Entertainer
- 8:00PM - 9:00PM
- Two Way Street Coffee House, 1047 Curtiss St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Tonight: Sparky & Rhonda Rucker
Show starts at 8:15 p.m. Admission: $7.00
For more information, email info@twowaystreet.org; (630) 969-9720 or visit www.twowaystreet.org
- March 20, 2010
- A Nickel's Worth
- 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Rd., West Chicago, IL (map)
- Find out what a nickel could buy in the 1890s and how consumer preferences were changing. Tours begin on the hour. FREE. Call (630) 876-5900.
- March 20, 2010
- Maple Syrup Sundays
- 12:00PM - 4:00PM
- Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center, 3609 Spring Rd., Oak Brook, IL (map)
- Take a stroll through the woods and discover the secret of turning tree sap into syrup. Activities ongoing. FREE. Call (630) 850-8110.
- March 20, 2010
- Demo: Blacksmithing
- 1:30PM - 3:30PM
- Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Rd., West Chicago, IL (map)
- Stop by the wagon shed to see the blacksmith repair equipment and demonstrate the tools and techniques of the trade. FREE. Call (630) 876-5900.
- March 20, 2010
- Sing-Around
- 2:00PM - 3:00PM
- Two Way Street Coffee House, 1047 Curtiss St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Starts at 2:00 p.m. Admission: $1.00
For more information, email info@twowaystreet.org; (630) 969-9720 or visit www.twowaystreet.org
- March 20, 2010
- YMCA Club Saturday Night
- 7:00PM - 10:00PM
- Indian Boundary YMCA, 711 59th St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- A safe and fun place to hang out with friends and enjoy dancing, sports, swimming, rock climbing and snacks. Grades 6-8.
Fee. Pre Registered for all events in the series: $5; Pre-Registered for single event: $6; At the door; $10 per event.
Website: www.indianboundaryymca.org
- March 21, 2010
- A Nickel's Worth
- 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Rd., West Chicago, IL (map)
- Find out what a nickel could buy in the 1890s and how consumer preferences were changing. Tours begin on the hour. FREE. Call (630) 876-5900.
- March 21, 2010
- Mini Golf at the Library
- 11:00AM - 5:00PM
- Downers Grove Library, 1050 Curtiss St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- All ages are invited to tee off at this 18-hole, mini golf course set up throughout the Library. Play continues through the day; tournament begins at 4:15 pm for ages 18 and under. FEE: $5 adults; $3, ages 12 and under. Call (630) 960-1200 or www.downersgrovelibrary.org.
- March 21, 2010
- Concert at DGN High School
- 3:00PM - 4:30PM
- 4436 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Artists Showcase West presents Jean-Claude Pennetier, piano
630-963-9093, www.dgconcerts.org
- March 22, 2010
- Discussion Group: Great Decisions
- 9:30AM - 11:30AM
- Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St., Downers Grove; North Meeting Room (map)
- Sponsored by the DG Library and The League of Women Voters of Downers Grove, Lisle and Woodridge. Weekly topics include Special Envoys, Global Crime and Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution.
More info: Meg Kadlec at megkadlec@yahoo.com or (630) 969-1546.
- March 22, 2010
- A Nickel's Worth
- 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Rd., West Chicago, IL (map)
- Find out what a nickel could buy in the 1890s and how consumer preferences were changing. Tours begin on the hour. FREE. Call (630) 876-5900.
- March 22, 2010
- Meeting: After Hours Film Society
- 7:30PM - 10:00PM
- Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Admission: $5 members, $9 non-members
Website: www.afterhoursfilmsociety.com
- March 23, 2010
- Discussion Group: Great Decisions
- 7:00PM - 9:00PM
- Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St., Downers Grove; North Meeting Room (map)
- Sponsored by the DG Library and The League of Women Voters of Downers Grove, Lisle and Woodridge. Weekly topics include Special Envoys, Global Crime and Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution.
More info: Nancy Peraino at perainoporsche@comcast.net or (630) 968-8706.
- March 25, 2010
- Open Mike Night
- 7:00PM - 8:00PM
- Two Way Street Coffee House, 1047 Curtiss St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Monthly open mike for high school and college age students.
Admission: FREE
For more information, email info@twowaystreet.org; (630) 969-9720 or visit www.twowaystreet.org
- March 26, 2010
- YMCA Family Night
- 6:30PM - 8:00PM
- Indian Boundary YMCA, 711 59th St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Spend some time together as a family enjoying open preschool gym, Sportwall and monthly special activities and themes until 8:15 p.m.
FEE: Members, FREE. Non-members, $15 per family.
Website: www.indianboundaryymca.org.
- March 26, 2010
- Two Way Street Coffee House: Featured Entertainer
- 8:00PM - 9:00PM
- Two Way Street Coffee House, 1047 Curtiss St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Tonight: Curtis & Loretta
Show starts at 8:15 p.m. Admission: $7.00
For more information, email info@twowaystreet.org; (630) 969-9720 or visit www.twowaystreet.org
- March 27, 2010
- Spring Craft Fair
- 9:00AM - 2:00PM
- Immanuel Lutheran Church, 5211 Carpenter St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Free admission. 25 crafters, plus antiques, bake sale, door prizes and white elephant sale. (630) 968-3112.
- March 27, 2010
- Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt
- 11:00AM - 12:00PM
- McCollum Park, 6801 S. Main St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Free and open to all children aged up to 3rd grade. www.dgkiwanis.org
- March 27, 2010
- Demo: Blacksmithing
- 1:30PM - 3:30PM
- Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Rd., West Chicago, IL (map)
- Stop by the wagon shed to see the blacksmith repair equipment and demonstrate the tools and techniques of the trade. FREE. Call (630) 876-5900.
- March 29, 2010
- YMCA Spring Break Soccer Camp
- 9:00AM - 12:00PM
- Indian Boundary YMCA, 711 59th St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Two age groups: Mini-Kickers (Ages 4-6); Big Kickers (Ages 7-13).
FEE: $50
Website: www.Indianboundaryymca.org
- March 29, 2010
- YMCA Spring Break Teen Camp
- 9:00AM - 4:00PM
- Indian Boundary YMCA, 711 59th St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Trip to Seven Bridges movie theatre and Cold Stone Creamery.
FEE: $50 members; $80 Program Members
Website: www.Indianboundaryymca.org
- March 29, 2010
- YMCA Spring Break Sports Camp
- 1:00PM - 3:00PM
- Indian Boundary YMCA, 711 59th St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Three camps to choose from: Basketball, Rock Climbing or Fit& Climb.
FEE: $30 members (per sport); $40 Program Members (per sport.)
Website: www.Indianboundaryymca.org
- March 30, 2010
- YMCA Spring Break Youth Super Fun Days
- 7:00AM - 6:00PM
- Indian Boundary YMCA, 711 59th St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Trip to Water Park. For school-age youths.
FEE: $50 members; $75 Program Members.
Website: www.Indianboundaryymca.org
- March 30, 2010
- YMCA Spring Break Soccer Camp
- 9:00AM - 12:00PM
- Indian Boundary YMCA, 711 59th St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Two age groups: Mini-Kickers (Ages 4-6); Big Kickers (Ages 7-13).
FEE: $50
Website: www.Indianboundaryymca.org
- March 30, 2010
- YMCA Spring Break Sports Camp
- 1:00PM - 3:00PM
- Indian Boundary YMCA, 711 59th St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
- Three camps to choose from: Basketball, Rock Climbing or Fit& Climb.
FEE: $30 members (per sport); $40 Program Members (per sport.)
Website: www.Indianboundaryymca.org