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
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
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
March 31, 2010
YMCA Spring Break Youth Super Fun Days
7:00AM - 6:00PM
Indian Boundary YMCA, 711 59th St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
Trip to Indoor Amusement Park. For school-age youths. FEE: $50 members; $75 Program Members. Website: www.Indianboundaryymca.org
March 31, 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 31, 2010
YMCA Spring Break Teen Camp
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Indian Boundary YMCA, 711 59th St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
Ice skating at the Elmhurst YMCA FEE: $50 members; $80 Program Members Website: www.Indianboundaryymca.org
March 31, 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
April 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 Willowbrook Wildlife Nature Center. For school-age youths. FEE: $50 members; $75 Program Members. Website: www.Indianboundaryymca.org
April 01, 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
April 01, 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
April 02, 2010
YMCA Spring Break Youth Super Fun Days
7:00AM - 6:00PM
Indian Boundary YMCA, 711 59th St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
Swim and climb, with catered lunch. For school-age youths. FEE: $50 members; $75 Program Members. Website: www.Indianboundaryymca.org
April 02, 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
April 02, 2010
YMCA Spring Break Teen Camp
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Indian Boundary YMCA, 711 59th St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
Rock climbing and team building course at Buehler YMCA and High Ropes. FEE: $50 members; $80 Program Members Website: www.Indianboundaryymca.org
April 02, 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
April 02, 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.
April 05, 2010
YMCA Spring Break Youth Super Fun Days
7:00AM - 6:00PM
Indian Boundary YMCA, 711 59th St., Downers Grove, IL (map)
Trip to Naper Settlement. For school-age youths. FEE: $50 members; $75 Program Members. Website: www.Indianboundaryymca.org
April 06, 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.
April 09, 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.