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Glenbard Parent Series book discussion The Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) book discussion, in partnership with the Glen Ellyn Public Library, will be “The Teen’s Guide to World Domination–Advice on Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Awesomeness” by Joseph Shipp at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, at the library, 400 Duane St. Shipp will be the featured speaker for all students on Feb. 21-22 during Glenbard District 87’s Live Life Well Week, and during a GPS program at 7 p.m. Feb. 22 at Glenbard East High School in Lombard.
Performance at Bethel Church Feb. 11 Love is in the air as Music@Bethel presents Elmhurst’s own accomplished guitarists and songwriters Jim Crowther and Scottie Long Saturday, Feb. 11, 7:30 p.m., at Bethel United Church of Christ, 315 E. St. Charles Road, Elmhurst. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors, $5 for students and $45 for families. A flexpass can be purchased to use for this and future concerts. Parking is free and the church is handicapped accessible. For more information, visit www.musicatbethel.com or call 630-279-4040.
InTouch program Feb. 9 The Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) InTouch program will feature clinical psychologist Jason Washburn on the topic “Beyond the Blues–Adolescent Suicide and Depression” from 9:30-11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, at the Marquardt School District 15 Administration Center, 1860 Glen Ellyn Road, Glendale Heights. He is the director of the Center for Evidence-Based Practice at Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital and an assistant professor in the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.
Sidekicks dance Feb. 3 Sidekicks will hold a dance Friday, Feb. 3, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Roosevelt and 1165 Westmore-Meyers Road, Lombard. Chuck Jaworski will cue the rounds starting at 8 p.m. and Bobby Poyner will call the squares from 8:30-1:30 p.m. This is Chili Night and a banner is available. For more information, call 630-627-2437, 630-832-3545 or 847-961-5495, or visit www.sidekicks-squares.com.
Kohl’s Cares scholarship program Kohl’s Department Stores will be accepting nominations for outstanding young volunteers beginning this week for the 2012 Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program. Nominations for kids ages 6-18 will be accepted now through March 15 at Kohlskids.com and nominators must be 21 years or older. Visit the Web site for details.
Scrapbooking fundraiser Feb. 11 The public is invited to Trinity Lutheran School Scrapbooking Day Saturday, Feb. 11, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. For a $35 donation to the Trinity PWTL, you’ll get your own reserved 10-foot table and space, electrical outlets for your machine (first registered, first served), lunch, dinner and snacks, raffles and door prizes, the opportunity to participate in a swap table and 12 uninterrupted hours to work on a project. Space is limited, so contact Laura or Jen at pwtl@trinitylombard.org with questions or for a registration form.
Schweppe’s Comfort Cuisine Saturday Come in Feb. 4 for Schweppe’s Comfort Cuisine Saturday, at 376 W. North Ave., Lombard. This is an all-day event. Between 9:30 and noon only, customers will be able to watch a demo of stuffed French toast and enjoy the results. Everyone will receive a Schweppe family recipe, special one-day promotions and a chance to win a prize. A portion of all sales will be donated to Feed My Starving Children. Call 630-627-3550 or visit GetInfo@schweppeInc.com for more information.
Free dental screenings Feb. 3 Free dental screenings for children ages 1-18 from volunteer dentists will be offered when The Smile Squad mobile dental clinic from the DuPage County Health Department visits the DuPage Children’s Museum, 301 N. Washington St., Naperville, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3. Patients who receive a free screening will also receive a coupon good for one free adult admission with one paid child admission to the museum. For information, call 630-682-7400, ext. 7776.
Publication seeks submissions Prairie Light Review, a juried magazine produced twice each year by student editors enrolled in English 2210 at College of DuPage, is currently accepting submissions from college and community members for its spring 2012 edition. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, Feb. 8. For details, call 630-942-2709 or visit www.prairelightreview.org.
Events at the arboretum The Morton Arboretum has many events during February for all ages. Visit www.mortonarb.org for a list of activities.
Alba Quartet to play at Cantigny Feb. 12 The Alba Quartet will perform at Cantigny Park’s Robert McCormick Museum Sunday, Feb. 12, at 3 p.m. Tickets are free but distribution is by lottery due to limited seating in the museum’s historic Freedom Hall. Call 630-260-8162 or send an e-mail to register@cantigny.org by Feb. 3. Include a phone number; 40 names will be drawn by Feb 8; each winner will receive two tickets. Visit Cantigny.org for more information.
Villa Park Recreation events The Tuesday, Feb. 21, Fun on the Run Van Trip is set to visit Sawa’s Old Warsaw Restaurant for a Fat Tuesday celebration. There will be the traditional “Panczki” and other taste treats which have made this trip to the popular buffet a favorite for several years. The group will stop at Target for a bit of shopping prior to lunch. The buffet price is approximately $9 per person. The trip fee is $17 per person for both residents and non-residents. Even if the ice is not thick enough for the fourth annual ice fishing event, the Villa Park Sportsmen’s Club has alternative plans for Saturday, Feb. 11, at North Terrace Park, 300 N. Westmore Ave. All ages are invited to participate in both the indoor and outdoor activities between 9 a.m. and noon. Prizes will be awarded to kids only and everyone will be treated to hot cocoa and sweet treats. Children under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult and ages 16 and older must have a valid fishing license. This event is offered free; however, everyone is encouraged to sign up with Villa Park Parks and Recreation so they may be contacted in the event of a date change. For information on these events, call 630-834-8525/630-834-8970 or send an e-mail to JCasale@invillapark.com.
Relay for Life kick-off event Feb. 8 The American Cancer Society Relay for Life Addison/Lombard/Villa Park will hold its annual kick-off event at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, at the Crowne Plaza on Roosevelt Road in Glen Ellyn. Friends, neighbors, cancer survivors, caregivers and anyone else interested in learning more about Relay for Life are encouraged to attend. This year’s Relay for Life will be held Friday, June 8, at Montini Catholic High School in Lombard. For more information, contact the American Cancer Society at 630-932-1141 or visit www.RelayForLife.com/Addison IL.
C.O.D. students to help with tax preparation College of DuPage is offering free assistance with electronic preparation of state and federal returns in February and March at the Glen Ellyn campus. Students in Accounting 2200, under instructor supervision, will help students, staff and community members prepare forms 1040 IL, 1040 and Schedules A-B. Free assistance is also provided for Schedule C-EZ and small Schedule Ds (three items or less). Sessions are 9-11:30 a.m. Saturdays, Feb. 18 and 25, and March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 in Building K, Room 129. Participants must bring tax information and the previous year’s returns. For more information, call 630-942-3400.
Oakbrook Terrace Park District events The Oakbrook Terrace Park District is offering a Scrap and Chat class Friday, Feb. 10, from 6-11 p.m. at the Heritage Center. The park district will provide a room, snacks and tables; all you need to bring is your supplies. The fee is $5/$10. Call 630-627-6100 or visit www.obtpd.org for more information. Join NEDSRA and the park district for the Family Winter Play Day at the Lake View Nature Center and Terrace View Park to be held Sunday, Feb. 12, from 1- 4 p.m. There will be snacks, games, activity stations, winter sport demonstrations (including snow shoes), a nature hike, sledding and more. The event is free to the public, and donations are always appreciated. For more information call 630-941-8747 or visit www.obtpd.org/lvnc.
York Center Park District events The York Center Mardi Gras Daddy/Daughter Dance will be held Friday, Feb. 10, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the gym; one male chaperone per three girls. The fee is $25/$30 per couple and $5 for each additional girl/resident. Register by Friday, Feb. 3. Register by today, Feb. 1, for the preschool Valentine’s Day gift workshop on Tuesday, Feb. 7, for children ages 3-5, from 11 a.m. to noon. The preschoolers will make their own gift using a variety of materials, then wrap them and make a special card. The fee is $6/$8. Register by today, Feb. 1, for Teen’s Cupid Corner Tuesday, Feb. 7, for ages 11 and up, from 5-6 p.m. Teens can make a Valentine’s Day gift, with all supplies provided. The fee is $12/$15. Register by today, Feb. 1, for Valentine’s Day All American Girl Wednesday, Feb. 8, from 4-5 p.m. for ages 3-12 (3-5 must bring a parent). Bring your American Girl doll (or any other similarly sized doll) and decorate a two-piece holiday outfit. The fee is $30. Call 630-629-0886 or visit the Web site www.yorkcenterparks.org for more information.
The Rev. Robert Barron to speak Feb. 8 The Rev. Robert Barron will speak at Elmhurst College Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 7:30 p.m. in the Founders Lounge of the Frick Center, 190 Prospect Ave., Elmhurst. His topic will be “Evangelizing the Culture,” the Cardinal Joseph Cardinal Bernardin Lecture, explaining why it is more important than ever for the church to “come out from behind the walls” to engage the culture. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.elmhurst.edu.
Senior men meet Feb. 7 The Lombard Senior Men’s Club will meet Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 1 p.m. in the Fireside Room of the Lombard Bible Church, 111 S. Park Ave., Lombard. Milt Schultz will give his life story, including his years working for the U.S. Government Health Services in the Communicable Disease Control Department. All men 55 and over are welcome. For more information, call 630-627-0849.
Montini Placement exam Feb. 25 Montini Catholic High School in Lombard will hold an eighth-grade placement exam Saturday, Feb. 25, at 8:30 a.m., for those who could not attend the first placement exam. There will be an Information Night Thursday, Feb. 23, at 7 p.m. For more information, call 630-627-6930.
Choral-Aires meet each Monday The Choral-Aires Chorus meets weekly on Mondays from 7-10 p.m. at the Redeemer Lutheran Church, 345 S. Kenilworth Ave., Elmhurst. For more information, contact Valerie Baxter at vbaxter@sbcglobal.net or call 630-279-1439.
C.O.D. Financial aid workshop Feb. 9 The College of DuPage Office of Financial Assistance will host its 2012 financial aid workshop, “Paying for College,” on Thursday, Feb. 9, in the Student Resource Center, Room 2800. From 6-8:30 p.m. the college will have a lab open to assist students with filling out the 2012-13 FAFSA form. Seating is limited. For details on what to bring, call 630-942-2251 or e-mail financialaid@cod.edu.
