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8oz Mild Italian Sausage 1Tbsp. Vegetable Oil 2 Onions 2 Carrots, Peeled and Diced 2 rib of celery, diced 14oz chicken broth ½ tsp ground black pepper ½ tsp salt ½ tsp Italian seasoning 12 oz brown & serve rolls, diced 2 large eggs, beaten

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly spray a 12cup muffin pan with non stick spray 2. In a Large sauté pan, brown and crumble Italian sausage over medium-high heat, about 10 mins. 3. Remove sausage and set aside, add vegetable oil. Reduce heat to medium-high heat; add onions, carrots and celery. Sauté until vegetable are clear and soft.

4. Ass chicken broth and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 mins. Transfer vegetables to a large bowl and cool. 5. Add black pepper, salt and Italian seasoning. Taste, adjust seasoning if necessary. 6. Toast diced rolls on a baking sheet until crisp about 10 mins. 7. Add rolls, Italian sausage and beaten eggs to vegetable mixture, stir to combine.

8 Place ½ cup of roll mixture into each muffin tin.

9. Bake for 30 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean and dressing cups are lightly browned.

8oz Mild Italian Sausage 2 Onions 2 Carrots, Peeled and Diced 2 rib of celery, diced 14oz chicken broth 12 oz brown & serve rolls, diced 2 large eggs, beaten

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1tbsp Pure Olive Oil 1 Onion, thinly sliced 1clove garlic, minced 4 zucchini, sliced ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp ground pepper ¼ shredded parmesan cheese

1. In a large sauté pan, heat the oil over high heat. Sauté the onions until they begin 2. Add the garlic, sauté one minute.

Add the sliced zucchini. Cook covered, until the zucchini is crisp and tender.

3. Season with salt and pepper. Toss with Parmesan Cheese.

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1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees 2. Cream butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add flour until dough pulls away from the side of the bowl. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

3. On the lightly floured surface. Roll dough ¾ -inch thick. Cut out 1 ½ -inch rounds with a cookie cutter. Gather dough scraps. Reroll and cut out a second round of cookies. Discard any leftover dough. 4. Place cookies on an ungreased baking sheet, 2inches apart.

Using the back of a ½ teaspoon, make a dent in the center of each cookie. Scoop ½ teaspoon of reserves into each dent. 5. Bake for 7-10 minutes, or until cookie bottoms begin to brown. 6. Allow to cool completely; sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.

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Local BusinessSpotlight: Velocita Technology

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How to have a Safe New Year’s Eve

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Healthy Holiday Eating

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How to Eat Healthy When You are Broke

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Velocita sells and services desktop computers, notebooks, netbooks, and servers, computer accessories, networking (wired and wireless), printers, copiers, fax machines, video surveillance systems, telephone systems, and access control systems.

Satisfied customers include Silver Cross Hospital, Rendel's Inc., Lincoln-Way School District, Minooka Elementary School District, Troy Elementary Grade School District, Elwood Elementary School District, Edward J Batis & Assoc., and more than 4,200 other clients throughout the greater Will County area.

Brandolino brings years of experience in information systems and communications to the business. For more than 13 years he managed the service and support efforts of Inacom Computer Center of Joliet. Inacomp was owned by Dick Starmann and Ken Johnson, who also owned Starmann's Inc., a Joliet icon which was founded in 1932, and sold the business in 1997. That year Brandolino started Velocita Technology in Elwood. The business moved to its present location in 2005.

Velocita is an authorized sales and service center for most major computer, printer, video surveillance, telephone, access control, and software manufacturers, providing clients with proven solutions created by certified experts. Velocita Technology is proud to announce a new relationship with PROUD MEMBER OF:

At 50 Barney Drive, Velocita offers a walk-in service center and drop off service for emergency situations.

Velocita's trained technicians are technology experts who provide superior repair services and support for all your technology needs. The facility also has a demonstration area, featuring the latest notebook, desktop, server, and video surveillance technologies the industry has to offer.

"Most technical support has been sent overseas by the major computer manufacturers," says Brandolino.

"But when you work with Velocita, we handle all of your service needs right here in Joliet.

Customers calling Velocita will not talk with an overseas technical support operator. Instead, they will be supporting their local community. All our employees live within a 20 mile radius of our store, so by supporting Velocita Technology, you're supporting your neighbors. We are the only manufacturer authorized facility in the greater Joliet area."

Velocita is an Axis Gold Reseller, one of only 48 in the United States. Axis Communications, the largest video surveillance digital camera manufacturer in the U.S., selects only their elite resellers to participate in their Gold Partner program. "We are proud to have been selected to be park of this small group of elite dealers.".

Velocita is also the largest Hewlett Packard Business reseller in the area and has been chosen to be an exclusive partner with Verint Systems, a world leader in video surveillance technology. Verint Systems is the video surveillance management platform that every Wal-Mar, Sam's Club, and Home Depot store use nationwide. Verint also has the video surveillance contracts for O'Hare and Midway Airports, as well as a large number of other major airports with the United States.

Velocita acquired Mark 20 Business Supply in April of 2007. Mark 2- Business Supply has provided printing, copying and typing supplies for over 25 years to the greater Will County community.

Velocita Technology is proud to have added its new supplies division to its current technology offerings and now specializes in all supplies needed for "anything that prints". When you need copier, printer or fax machine supplies think of supporting your local technology experts, think of Velocita Technology.

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How to have a Safe New Year’s Eve

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New Year’s is a time for parties, making new friends, and, in all having a good time.

With a bit of planning you can have a safe New Year’s Eve. Unfortunately, New Year’s is also a time that can turn to tragedy far too quickly when a person who’s been drinking gets behind the wheel of their car and attempts to get back home… and ends up badly injuring or cutting some one’s life short.

While it’s important to be able to let loose, it’s also important to remember that when you drive, you have a responsibility to be in full charge of your senses. Driving after having drank alcohol does not meet this requirement.

Plan in advance. If you think you are going to drink to intoxication and will not have the time to let the alcohol get out of your system, rent a hotel room. Better yet, when planning on a New Year’s Eve party, plan on a party that’s in a hotel or “destination site” such as a waterpark, natural area like Starved Rock, etc.

If you can’t make it home

or someplace safe because you drank too much call a friend or a cab.

Doing so is infinitely cheaper than driving drunk, which can cost you fines and prison time.

If you’re a friend who’s called, remember the motto “Friends don’t let friends drive drunk.” If you’re in Chicago, bus and train rides are only a penny.

Buddy up.

Come in a group and have a designated driver who refrains from drinking alcohol to be able to get to and from the party safely. If you’re the designated driver DO NOT DRINK

Keep in mind the law. Illinois BAC is

0.08. Provided that you accurately know your body weight, how many drinks, and of what type you drank, and over the time period you drank them, this dui.drivinglaws.org/calc.php website can give you an estimate of what your BAC is.

Keep in mind that everyone

metabolizes alcohol slightly differently and may interact with food or other medications, so that’s not a perfect value and it’s not a wise idea base your driving decision based solely on this information.

you can. Remember that if your senses are impaired at all, even if you are under the legal limit and get into an accident, you still can be charged with a crime, and that they will note on the report that alcohol was a contributing factor.

Keep in mind that along with all the other drivers out there, the police will also be out in full force pulling over anyone that they suspect to be under the influence.

They are also known for putting up roadblocks at random places to catch the unwary.

The last thing you want to do is think you’re OK and be pulled over or stopped at such a roadblock and have your license taken away.

If you think you’re impaired at all, wait.

Alternate. Switch between alcohol and other drinks. This has the added benefit of lessening, possibly eliminating the hangover the next day, depending on your beverage of choice.

Know your limits. Know how much alcohol you can safely drink, and don’t consume more than you know

Always Pair Drinks with Food.

Having food in your stomach, particularly food with a high protein content, will help slow down the processing of alcohol.

According to oade.nd.edu, “A person who has not eaten will hit a peak BAC typically [within] between 1/2 hour to two hours of drinking. A person who has eaten a peak BAC typically depending on the amount of alcohol will occur between 1 and 6 hours.”

Abstain. If you are a person struggling with alcoholism or other addictions that are made worse by drinking, choose to not drink, as in such circumstances, it’s better not to “open that can of worms.”

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Healthy Holiday Eating

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Even though the holidays are known for over eating, packing on the pounds, and unhealthy leftovers galore, it doesn’t have to be that way. This article will look at common holiday foods and how to make them healthier.

Turkey is the staple for both Thanksgiving and Christmas for many people. It is a lean protein which provides the antioxidant selenium as well as tryptophan which is a precursor to the mood-boosting neurotransmitter serotonin. Skip the self-basting birds and choose low-fat, low-salt broth, wine or juice for basting.

Serving size: 3 oz. Nutrition facts: 135 calories, 0 g carbs, 0 g fiber, 30 g protein, 1 g fat Skip the gravy for the leftovers. Use a majority of your turkey leftovers to make stir-fries, plain turkey sandwiches, tacos/ burritos, casseroles, and turkey soup, chili, etc. Turkey can stand up to strong flavors, as it has very little of its own.

Ham is another lean protein that is common for the holidays. According to coreperformance.com, “It's also rich in B vitamins, such as thiamin, niacin, and B12, which help convert food to energy, boost mood, enhance the nervous system, and improve digestive and muscle function.” Beware the salt levels, and keep your portions small. For those watching their sugar intake, avoid brown-sugar based glazes.

Serving size: 3 oz. Nutrition facts: 122 calories, 0 g carbs, 0 g fiber, 20 g protein, 4 g fat Serve leftovers as sandwiches, in soups, casseroles, and with eggs.

Potatoes are low in calories and provide a variety of antioxidants, good sources of vitamins and minerals, and fiber. Both white and sweet potatoes contain the exact same amount of vitamin B6 and provide protection against cardiovascular disease and

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•White Potatoes provide slightly more potassium, protein and magnesium than sweet potatoes, as well as containing iron, which sweet has none. To make them healthier, skip the cheese, bacon, butter, cream and salt. Leave the peel on them to provide extra fiber when baking or mashing.

Serving size: 1/2 cup (mashed). Nutrition facts: 116 calories, 17 g carbs, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein, 5 g fiber.

•Sweet Potatoes yields slightly more fiber, vitamin A & C, as well as containing calcium and manganese, as well as containing 438% beta-carotene’s daily value. According to the Mayo Clinic, “sweet potatoes also contain many protective antioxidants that are responsible for reducing inflammation and possibly helping modify insulin metabolism thereby improving blood sugar regulation-even in those with type-2 diabetes.” To make them healthier, skip the sugars and marshmallows.

Serving size: 1 cup. Nutritional facts: 180 calories, 41 carbs, 4 g protein, 5 g fiber.

Leftover potatoes can be made into pancakes, used in frittatas, casseroles, soups and breads. In the case of sweet potatoes, they can be made into pie as well.

Mac 'n Cheese is a classic comfort food for the holidays and is high in calcium and phosphorous to help build strong bones, but unfortunately due to the saturated content of cheese isn’t the healthiest for you.

To make it healthier, consider using low fat cheeses, substituting some of the milk with water, adding vegetables, and using whole grain pasta. The following information is for the full- fat version.

Serving size: 1/2 cup. Nutrition facts: 210 calories, 14 g carbs, 1 g fiber, 7 g protein, 12 g fat Extra macaroni can be used in soups, casseroles,

or have spaghetti sauce ladled on top of it.

Green beans are a good source of fiber and high in cancer-fighting antioxidants and vitamin A and C. Research has shown that green beans have more antioxidants than other beans and peas. When making them, skip the canned cream of mushroom soup and French friend onions on top. For flavor, toss crisp-tender beans with salt and pepper to taste, butter, lemon zest and/or almonds.

•Plain Green Beans: Serving size: 1 cup. Nutrition facts: 38 calories, 9 g carbs, 4 g fiber, 2 g protein, 0 g fat.

•Green Bean Casserole: Serving size: 1 cup. Nutrition facts: 142 calories, 14 g carbs, 3 g fiber, 3 g protein, 9 g fat Use leftover green beans as is or in casseroles or soups.

Collard Greens are a southern favorite which, according to coreperformance.com is a very good source of vitamin A, C, and K, folate, manganese, fiber and iron. To make healthier, skip the butter, salt and bacon.

Serving size: 1 cup. Nutrition facts: 30 calories, 6 g carbs, 3 g fiber, 3 g protein, 0 g fat Cranberries are bursting with antioxidants and phytochemicals, including phenolic acids, flavonoids, anthocyanins, and proanthocyanidins which help protect against urinary tract infections.

According to fitday.com, they also “reduce/control oxidative stress and inflammation in the cardiovascular system and the digestive track… [as well as preventing] cancer. To get all of the antioxidant power from cranberries, eat them as whole berries versus juice, molds, or supplements.” To make it healthier, cut the amount of sugar in the recipe by half.

•Whole: Serving size: 1 cup. Nutritional Facts: 110 calories, 13 g carbs, 5 g fiber, 0 g fat.

•Homemade: Serving size: 1/4 cup. Nutrition facts: 40 calories, 18 g carbs, 3 g fiber, 0 g protein, 0 g fat •Dried: Serving size: 1/4 cup. Nutritional Facts: 130 calories, 33 g carbs, , 3 g fiber, 0 g protein, 0 gram fat.

Use leftovers as is or in salads, drinks, breads, pies, scones, and cookies.

Wine: According to fitday.com

•Red wine contain multitasking antioxidants called polyphenols which have a variety of health benefits including:

-improving the immune system

-combating against harmful bacteria -preventing cancer.

There is also a significant amount of flavonoids in red wines, and these antioxidants are known to be able to lower risks of cancer.

Serving size: 5 oz. Nutrition facts: 125 calories, 4 g carbs, 0 g fiber, 0 g protein, 0 g fat

Serving size: 5 oz. Nutritional facts: 122 calories, 3 g carbs, 0 g fiber, 0 g protein, 0 g fat Use wines paired with foods, cheese, and fruits or with your favorite meal, in soups, casseroles, sauces, gravies, and deserts.

Pumpkin

Pumpkin can be eaten similarly to butternut squash, used in soups, stews, breads, and, of course, pie!

•Pumpkin Seeds are naturally rich in certain plant-based chemicals called phytosterols that have been shown in studies to reduce LDL or "bad" cholesterol. They are also rich in amino acid tryptophan.

Serving size: 1 oz. Nutritional facts: 125 calories, 15 carbs, 0 g fiber, 5 g protein, 5 g fat.

Roasted pumpkin seeds can be found roasted and may be eaten as a snack or atop a salad for some extra crunch.

With these eating and cooking tips on what to do with your holiday cooking, there should be no excuse to pack on the pounds, as many of our family favorite holiday foods are actually good for you.

It’s just a matter of moderation and modification in how you cook them.

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•White wine can improve heart health and prevent heart diseases and are effective in promoting lung health.

-Pumpkin Pie: Serving size: 1 slice (1/8 a pie). Nutrition facts: 337 calories, 46 g carbs, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein, 13 g fat

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-Plain cooked Pumpkin: Serving size: 1 cup, mashed. Nutritional facts: 49 calories, 12 g carbs, 3 g fiber, 2 g protein, 0 g fat.

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•Canned Jellied: Serving size: 1/4 cup.

Nutrition facts: 110 calories, 25 g carbs, 3 g fiber, 0 g protein, 0 g fat

•Cooked Pumpkin is a powerhouse of nutrients, if not loaded with unhealthy fats, sugars, and paired with refined flour. It is high in vitamin A, which aids low light vision, and about 20% of your daily allowance of vitamin C, which may help ward off colds; low in calories but high in fiber, keeping you fuller longer; contains the cancer fighting antioxidant betacarotene, in addition to helping keep the skin wrinkle-free; higher in potassium than bananas, which helps restore the body's balance of electrolytes after a heavy workout and keeps muscles functioning at their best.

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How to eat Healthy when you are broke…

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What to eat when you are broke…

The lower your income is, the more difficult it is to be particular about what you feed your family This probably isn't an earth-shattering revelation to anyone, but if you feel like experimenting, try to buy a week’s worth of healthy food for a family on a budget of, say, $50-75.

Food manufacturers that target lower income shoppers with more affordable products tend to include more GMOs and toxic ingredients in their offerings.

It just isn’t possible to stick to my usual food restrictions. Generally speaking I avoid:

•Non-organic dairy because of the hormones and antibiotics as well as the GMO feed given to the animals •Non-organic meat because of the hormones and antibiotics as well as the GMO feed given to the animals •Anything containing corn, soy, or canola in any form because it is almost certain to be GMO

•Anything with chemical additives like artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives •Anything that is likely to have been doused in pesticides

•Anything containing neurotoxins like MSG, fluoride, or aspartame (along with other artificial

sweeteners)

It is a matter, then, of weighing the pros and cons, and figuring out what things, for you, are the most important, while also deciding which standards can be sacrificed.

These decisions will be different for everyone, based on their personal health concerns, their genetic propensity for certain diseases, and the members of the family for whom they are buying the food.

Sometimes, when you’re looking at someone else’s situation while you are comfortably backed by a loaded pantry, it’s easy to be judgemental and tell them what they “should” do. The thing that we must all remember is that when times are tough, a person may be down to these two options with a two week grocery budget: 1. Buy strictly healthy organic foods and feed your family for perhaps 8 out of the 14 days.

2. Carefully select which standards you will relax to keep the tummies of your family full throughout the wait for the next paycheck.

Very few people are going to choose option one.

Usually, I have an enormous stockpile of non-GMO dried foods and a flourishing garden to serve as a back-up for whatever non-toxic items are being offered at a reasonable price that week. Because I’ve recently moved and am rebuilding my pantry from the ground up, I have no

such stockpile right now. I am at the mercy of the food manufacturers.

When your budget is extremely limited, the normal healthy eating suggestions of shopping only the perimeter of the store or visiting the farmer’s market will not suffice to feed a family. As much as you may want to dine only on locally grown, fresh organic produce, a $50 farmer’s market spree will only get you through a few days if you are totally reliant on only this food.

The Lesser of the Nutritional Evils

So what is a broke, but health-conscious, shopper to eat?

After strongly considering the list above, I decided not to cut corners on the organic dairy, neurotoxins, or the GMOs. I have a growing child and these things are at the top of the toxic pyramid for her development.

This isn’t to say that the pesticides aren’t harmful, or the preservatives are not a chemical minefield. In a perfect world, I’d avoid all of it, and you should too.

If you are in a situation where you have to feed your family and don’t have a lot of money to do it, you need to do your research well before looking at those brightly colored packages with the false promises of nutrition within. While this list isn’t comprehensive, here are some things to consider about conventional grocery store offerings.

GMOs: Genetically modified foods have not been tested for long-

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Peer reviewed studies implicate GMOs in the development of grotesque tumors, premature death, organ failure, gastric lesions, liver damage, kidney damage, severe allergic reactions, a viral gene that disrupts human functions

conventional farming is rampant.

Even the hijacked the Environmental Protection Agency has to admit that the ingestion of pesticides can cause health problems. They warn of the risk of “birth defects, nerve damage, cancer, and other effects that might occur over a long period of time.”

(Keep in mind, however, that despite this warning, the EPA just RAISED the acceptable limit of glyphosate at the behest of Monsanto.) Especially at risk of harm from pesticides are pre-

Neurotoxins: Our water supply is

spiked with fluoride, a neurotoxin that lowers IQs, causes infertility, has been linked to cancer and causes hardening of the arteries. Nearly every packaged food on the shelf is seasoned with MSG in one of its many names, and many lower calorie foods and diet drinks are sweetened with aspartame.

Both of these are excitotoxins that cause brain cell death instantly, causing decreased IQs, headaches, depression, and seizures.

Assorted chemical cocktails: The length of the ingredients list in your food is often a direct indicator of the unhealthiness of the item. When an item contains a host of additives, colors, flavors, and preservatives, you can safely bet that most of the nutrients are gone. These highly processed foodlike substances are very difficult for the body to break down so that the few remaining nutrients can be used. If you can’t picture what an ingredient looked like in it’s natural state, it probably isn’t something you really want to eat. When is the last time you saw a tertiary butyl hydroquinone grazing in a field, or a calcium propionate growing in the garden?

What should you eat when you’re broke?

Grains: If you can’t swing organic grains, look for whole grains with few or no additives.

•Wheat flour •Brown rice •Pasta (with recognizable ingredients) •Couscous •Quinoa •Barley

Meats: If you can’t afford grass-fed

organic meat, at the very least look for options that are guaranteed to be hormone and antibiotic free. The USDA does not allow the use of growth hormones in pork, which makes it a slightly better option.

Here’s a little primer on those confusing meat labels:

•Hormone-free: This means some-

thing with beef, but is nothing but a marketing ploy when you see it on poultry or pork, as the USDA does not allow the use of hormones with those animals. Hormone-free does not mean antibiotic-free •Antibiotic-free: Because of poor and stressful living conditions, factoryfarmed animals are very susceptible to illness. Antibiotic-free means they were not prophylactically treated with antibiotics. This does not, however, mean that the animal is hormone-free.

•Grass-fed: Grass-fed cows are al-

lowed some access to the outdoors and are not fed grains or corn. This does NOT mean they are organic, because the grass they are grazing on may have been chemically fertilized and sprayed. Unless you have actually seen them roaming around the farm, keep in mind their access to the outdoors may not be the lovely rolling pastures that you have in your mind, Continued on page 25...

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The Last Days on Mars

(R, Limited) Dec 6th. On the last day of the first manned mission to Mars, a crew member of Tantalus Base believes he has made an astounding discovery – fossilized evidence of bacterial life. Unwilling to let the relief crew claim all the glory, he disobeys orders to pack up and goes out on an unauthorized expedition to collect further samples.

But a routine excavation turns to disaster when the porous ground collapses, and he falls into a deep crevice and near certain death. His devastated colleagues attempt to recover his body. However, when another vanishes they start to suspect that the lifeform they have discovered is not yet dead. As the group begins to fall apart it seems their only hope is the imminent arrival of the relief ship Aurora. Director: Ruairi Robinson. Starring: Liev Schreiber, Elias Koteas, Romola Garai, Olivia Williams, Tom Cullen

Expecting

(NR) Dec 6th. After years of struggling to conceive with her husband, Lizzie has given up hope of having a baby on her own. But when her best friend Andie finds herself pregnant after a one-night stand, an unexpected solution arises: Andie offers to have the baby and give it to Lizzie. The couple agrees to the plan, on one condition: Andie must move in with them for the duration of the pregnancy.

But can the women's friendship survive until birth? Director: Jessie McCormack. Starring: Michelle Monaghan, Radha Mitchell, Jon Dore, Michael Weston, Mimi Kennedy

Khumba

(Limited, NR) Dec 6th A young zebra, born with only half his stripes is rejected by his superstitious herd and blamed for a sudden drought affecting the land. Teaming up with a sassy wildebeest and a flamboyant ostrich, Khumba sets out on a daring mission across the Karoo desert to find the legendary waterhole where the first zebras got their stripes.

Along the way he meets a host of colorful characters, but before he can reunite with his herd, Khumba will have to come face to face with a menacing leopard to take part in an epic battle.

Out of the Furnace

(R, Expansion) Dec 6th. Gripping and gritty drama about family, fate, circumstance, & justice. Russell Baze has a rough life: he works a dead-end blue collar job at the local steel mill by day, & cares for his terminally ill father by night. When Russell's brother Rodney returns home from serving time in Iraq, he gets lured into a ruthless crime ring in the Northeast and mysteriously disappears. The police fail to crack the case, so - with nothing left to lose - Russell takes matters into his own hands, putting his life on the line to seek justice for his brother. Director: Scott Cooper.

Starring: Christian Bale, Woody Harrelson, Casey Affleck, Forest Whitaker, Willem Dafoe, Zoë Saldana, Sam Shepard

Inside Llewyn Davis

(R, Limited) Dec 6th. 1961. Movie follows a week in the life of a young folk singer as he

navigates the Greenwich Village folk scene of LLewyn Davis is at a crossroads. Guitar in tow, huddled against the unforgiving New York winter, he is struggling to make it as a musician against seemingly insurmountable obstacles—some of them of his own making.

Living at the mercy of both friends and strangers, scaring up what work he can find, Llewyn’s misadventures take him from the baskethouses of the Village to an empty Chicago club—on an odyssey to audition for a music mogul —and back again. It is infused with the transportive sound of another time and place. Director: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen.

Starring: Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, John Goodman, Garrett Hedlund, F. Murray Abraham, Justin Timberlake

Nuclear Nation

(Documentary Limited) Dec 11th. March 11, 2011: a serious earthquake and tsunami hit Japan, crippling the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, releasing radiation, and turning the residents of Futaba into "nuclear refugees." The devastation experienced by the town – dead livestock left to rot, crops abandoned, homes and businesses destroyed – was infinitely worse than anything reported by the newspapers. A year later, 500 evacuees are still unable to return to their contaminated homes. The irony of this disaster occurring in a nation that experienced two nuclear bombs is not lost on the victims who poignantly question their responsibility for striking a Faustian bargain with nuclear power. This movie suggests that a relatively small tragedy could one day be replicated on a much larger scale - perhaps in your own backyard. Director: Atsushi Funahashi

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

(NR, 3D/2D) Dec 13th. In this continuing adventure the Hobbit of the epic quest to reclaim the Lonely Mountain & the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor, encountering the werebear Beorn, a swarm of giant Spiders, dangerous Wood-elves, they journey to Lake-town, & finally to the Lonely Mountain itself, where they must face the greatest danger of all — a creature more terrifying than any other; one which will test not only the depth of their courage but the limits of their friendship & the wisdom of the journey itself — the Dragon Smaug. Director: Peter Jackson. Starring: Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom, Christopher Lee, Hugo Weaving, Evangeline Lilly, John Bell, Jed Brophy, Adam Brown, John Callen, Benedict Cumberbatch

Tyler Perry's A Madea Christmas

(PG-13) Dec 13th Madea gets coaxed into helping a friend pay her daughter a surprise visit in the country for Christmas, but the biggest surprise is what they'll find when they arrive. As the small, rural town prepares for its annual Christmas Carnival, new secrets are revealed and old relationships are tested while Madea dishes her own brand of Christmas Spirit to all. Director: Tyler Perry. Starring: Tyler Perry, Kathy Najimy, Chad Michael Murray, Anna Maria Horsford, Tika Sumpter, Eric Lively, JR Lemon, Alicia Witt, Lisa Whelchel, Larry the Cable Guy

American Hustle

(NR, Limited) Dec 13th, Nationwide Dec 20th A fictional film set in the alluring world of one of the most stunning scandals to rock the States, the movie tells the story of brilliant con man Irving Rosenfeld, who along with his equally cunning and seductive British partner Sydney Prosser is forced to work for a wild FBI agent Richie DiMaso. DiMaso pushes them into a world of Jersey powerbrokers and mafia that’s as dangerous as it is enchanting. Jeremy Renner is Carmine Polito, the passionate, volatile, NJ political operator caught between the con-artists and Feds. Irving’s unpredictable wife Rosalyn could be the one to pull the thread that brings the entire world crashing down. Director: David O. Russell. Starring: Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Jennifer Lawrence

Saving Mr. Banks

(PG-13 Limited) Dec 13th. Nationwide Dec 20th. Tells the extraordinary, untold backstory of how the movie “Mary Poppins” came to be.

In his quest to keep his promise to his daughters to make a movie from the book, Walt comes up against an uncompromising writer who doesn’t want to sell the rights, but even armed w/ imaginative storyboards & chirpy songs from the talented Sherman brothers, she doesn't budge until he discovers the truth about the ghosts that haunt her, and together they make one of the most endearing films in cinematic history. Director: John Lee Hancock. Starring: Emma Thompson, Tom Hanks, Colin Farrell, Paul Giamatti, Jason Schwartzman, Bradley Whitford, Annie Rose Buckley, Ruth Wilson, B.J. Novak, Rachel Griffiths, Kathy Baker

Here Comes the Devil

(NR, Limited) Dec 13th. A couple's preteen son and daughter inexplicably reappear after being lost overnight on a desolate, cave-riddled mountainside. The good luck and good fortune of their return soon changes, as the children’s behavior suggests ominous and unspeakable events the night the children were lost that continue even now. As they try to care for and protect their children, the ancient and half-whispered legends around the caves and the mountain and those who have gone there before become too strange to believe … and too dangerous, no matter how insane, to ignore. They begin to realize that their children may have fallen prey to something inhuman – and that this dark, unstoppable evil has now returned home with them.

Director: Garcia Bogliano. Starring: Francisco Barreiro, Laura Caro, Alan Martinez

Hours

(PG-13, Limited) Dec 13th. Before sunrise on August 29, 2005, Nolan Hayes arrives at a New Orleans hospital with his pregnant wife, Abigail, who has gone into early labor. What should be one of the happiest days of Nolan's life quickly spirals out of control when the birth goes tragically wrong and Hurricane Katrina ravages the hospital, forcing an evacuation. Nolan and his newborn baby are soon cut off from the world by power outages and rising flood waters. With his baby completely

dependent on a ventilator Nolan faces one life-and-death decision after another, fighting to keep his daughter alive, as minute by agonizing minute passes…becoming unimaginable hours. Director: Eric Heisserer. Starring: Paul Walker, Genesis Rodriguez

Some Velvet Morning

(NR, Limited) Dec 13th. Fred arrives at Velvet’s doorstep, suitcases in tow. He tells her that he has finally left his wife to be with her, news to Velvet since she has not seen him in years and is now friends with Fred’s recentlymarried son. As Fred’s hopes crash to Earth during a conversation brimming with passion, remorse, humor and anger, the twisted heart of a fascinating relationship is revealed. Director: Neil LaBute. Starring: Stanley Tucci, Alice Eve

Her

(R) Dec 18th. Set in Los Angeles, slightly in the future, the movie follows Theodore Twombly, a complex, soulful man who makes his living writing touching, personal letters for other people. Heartbroken after the end of a long relationship, he becomes intrigued with a new, advanced operating system, which promises to be an intuitive entity in its own right, individual to each user. Upon initiating it, he is delighted to meet "Samantha," a bright, female voice, who is insightful, sensitive and surprisingly funny. As her needs and desires grow, in tandem with his own, their friendship deepens into an eventual love for each other. This movie is an original love story that explores the evolving nature—and the risks—of intimacy in the modern world.

Director: Spike Jonze. Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Adams, Rooney Mara, Olivia Wilde, Scarlett Johansson

Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues

(NR) Dec 20th Adventure Nationwide With the 70's behind him, San Diego's top rated newsman, Ron Burgun, his co-anchor and wife, Veronica Corningstone, weather man Brick Tamland, man on the street Brian Fantana and sports guy Champ Kind. All of whom won't make it easy to stay classy… while taking the nation's first 24-hour news channel by storm. Director: Adam McKay. Starring: Will Ferrell, Christina Applegate, Steve Carell, David Koechner, Paul Rudd, Kristen Wiig, James Marsden, Dylan Baker, Meagan Good, Harrison Ford, Greg Kinnear, Josh Lawson, Vince Vaughn, Luke Wilson, Nicole Kidman

Walking with Dinosaurs 3D

(NR) Dec 20th. For the first time in movie history, audiences will truly see and feel what it was like when dinosaurs ruled the Earth immersing them in the ultimate immersive, bigscreen, 3D experience. Recent discoveries and a breakthrough in technology will introduce new and unique dinosaurs that are more real than ever before and put moviegoers in the middle of a thrilling prehistoric adventure, where an underdog dinosaur triumphs against all odds to become a hero for the ages. Director: Barry Cook, Neil Nightingale. Starring: Charlie Rowe

The Past Family (PG-13, Limited) Dec 20th.

An Iranian man deserts his French wife and two children to return to his homeland. Meanwhile, his wife starts up a new relationship, a reality her husband confronts upon his wife's request for a divorce. Director: Asghar Farhadi. Starring: Bérénice Bejo, Tahar Rahim, Ali Mosaffa

47 Ronin Drama Nationwide 3D/2D

(PG-13) Dec 25th. After a treacherous warlord kills their master & banishes their kind, 47 leaderless samurai vow to seek vengeance & restore honor to their people.

Driven from their homes and dispersed across the land, this band of Ronin must seek the help of Kai —a half-breed they once rejected—as they fight their way across a savage world of mythic beasts, shape-shifting witchcraft & wondrous terrors. As this exiled, enslaved outcast becomes their most deadly weapon, he will transform into the hero who inspires this band of outnumbered rebels to seize eternity. Director: Carl Rinsch. Starring: Keanu Reeves, Hiroyuki Sanada, Ko Shibasaki, Tadanobu Asano, Rinko Kikuchi

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

(NR) Dec 25th James Thurber's classic story of a day-dreamer who escapes his anonymous life by disappearing into a world of fantasies filled with heroism, romance and action. When his job along with that of his coworker are threatened, Walter takes action in the real world embarking on a global journey that turns into an adventure more extraordinary than anything he could have ever imagined. Director: Ben Stiller. Starring: Ben Stiller, Kristen Wiig, Shirley MacLaine, Adam Scott, Kathryn Hahn, Sean Penn

The Wolf of Wall Street

(NR) Dec 25th. Jordan Belfort, a Long Island penny stockbroker, served 20 months in prison for refusing to cooperate in a massive 1990s securities fraud case that involved widespread corruption on Wall Street and in the corporate banking world, including mob infiltration. Director: Martin Scorsese. Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill, Margot Robbie, Matthew McConaughey, Jon Favreau, Kyle Chandler, Rob Reiner, Jean Dujardin, Pj Byrne, Kenneth Choi

Grudge Match

(PG-13) Dec 25th. Two local Pittsburgh fighters whose fierce rivalry put them in the national spotlight. Tied 1:1, on the eve of their decisive 3rd match, one fighter suddenly announced his retirement, effectively delivering a knock-out punch to both their careers. 30 years later, a boxing seeing big dollar signs, makes them an offer they can't refuse: to reenter the ring and settle the score once and for all. But they may not have to wait that long: on their first encounter in decades, their long-festering feud erupts into an unintentionally hilarious melee that instantly goes viral.

The sudden social media frenzy transforms their local grudge match into a must-see HBO event. Now, if they can just survive the training, they may actually live to fight again. Director: Peter Segal. Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Robert De Niro, Kevin Hart, Alan Arkin, Kim Basinger, Jon Bernthal, Camden Gray

Labor Day

back to the Midwest house they grew up in, and to the dysfunctional woman who raised them. Director: John Wells. Starring: Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Ewan McGregor, Chris Cooper, Abigail Breslin, Benedict Cumberbatch, Juliette Lewis, Margo Martindale, Dermot Mulroney, Julianne Nicholson, Sam Shepard, Misty Upham

One Chance

(PG-13, Limited) Dec 27th True story of amateur opera singer and mobile-phone salesman Paul Potts, who was riddled by a streak of bad luck when, on a lark, he auditioned for "Britain's Got Talent" in 2007. His on-air performances ended up bowling over audiences and judges, including Cowell. He went on to win the show and become a media and YouTube sensation, eventually going on a global music tour and releasing an album. Director: David Frankel. Starring: James Corden, Julie Waters, Mackenzie Crook, Colm Meaney, Jemima Rooper, Alexandra Roach

(PG-13, Limited) Dec 25th. Nationwide Jan 10th. Movie centers on 13-year-old Henry Wheeler, who struggles to be the man of his house and care for his reclusive mother Adele while confronting all the pangs of adolescence. On a back-to-school shopping trip, Henry and his mother encounter Frank Chambers, a man both intimidating and clearly in need of help, who convinces them to take him into their home and later is revealed to be an escaped convict. The events of this long Labor Day weekend will shape them for the rest of their lives. Director: Jason Reitman. Starring: Kate Winslet, Josh Brolin, Gattlin Griffith, Tom Lipinski, Clark Gregg, Alexie Gilmore, Lucas Hedges, Brighid Fleming

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Justin Bieber's Believe

(R) Dec 31st. A convict breaks out of prison to protect his son and daughter from a pair of ruthless killers who are hunting them through the forest. Director: Damien Lee. Starring: Brendan Fraser, Dominic Purcell, Ethan Suplee, Daniel Kash

(NR, Documentary) Dec 25th Believe features brand new interviews with Justin Bieber and appearances from manager Scooter Braun, Usher Raymond, Rodney Jerkins, Ludacris, Mike Posner and many more. Director: Jon M. Chu

August: Osage County Drama

(R, Limited) Dec 25th. Tells the dark, hilarious and deeply touching story of the strong-willed women of the Weston family, whose lives have diverged until a family crisis brings them

(R) Dec 31st. Movie charts the dark, seductive underbelly of LA, CA, told from the point of view of two mid-level drug pushers Eddie and Frank. They want a chance to hit the big time by ripping off their middleman in a murderous bid for greatness, setting off a dangerous chain of events involving a ruthless crime boss, a dirty cop and the Federal agents chasing them all. Up against ruthless killers as well as dirty cop Jack Reiley, Frank & Eddie will soon find that dreams built on corruption sometimes exact a heavy toll. Director: Giorgio Serafini. Starring: Daniel Bonjour , Dolph Lundgren , Vinnie Jones , Randy Couture , Carly Pope

Breakout

Magic Magic

(R) Dec 31st. Alicia - an emotionally fragile young woman in her early 20s with a murky history joins her cousin Sarah, Sarah's boyfriend Agustín, the couple's eccentric friend Brink & Agustín's sister Barbara for a

retreat in the countryside. In the days that follow, tension erupts between Alicia & the other members of the group, particularly Brink.

After Sarah returns, all hell threatens to break loose: Alicia is accosted by a local dog; Brink and Agustín play a dangerous game that threatens to cause Alicia grave physical harm, and it becomes increasingly apparent, throughout, that Alicia is now teetering on the brink of a full-scale mental breakdown, which terrifies the others. Director: Sebastián Silva.

Starring: Emily Browning, Juno Temple, Michael Cera, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Agustin Silva

Fright Night 2 New Blood

Dec 31st Eduardo Rodriguez's Fright Night 2: concerns high-school students in Romania for a study-abroad program. When a girl from the group becomes the target of a vicious vampire who works by day as a professor, her exboyfriend teams up with the star of a reality show that specializes in hunting down bloodsuckers in order to save her life. Director: Eduardo Rodriguez. Starring: Jaime Murray, Sacha Parkinson, Christopher Waller, Sean Power

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A customer walks into a restaurant and notices large sign on the wall: $500 IF WE FAIL TO FILL YOUR ORDER! When his waitress arrives, he orders elephant dung on rye.

She calmly writes down his order and walks into the kitchen where all hell breaks loose!

The restaurant owner comes storming out of the kitchen. He runs up to the customer's table, slaps five $100 bills down on it and says, Why can't you make "You got me that time buddy, but I want you to another word using all the know that's the first time in ten years we've been letters in "anagram"?

Lessons we can out of rye bread!"

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Three snowboarders were taking a summer vacation, and crashed on a deserted island in the pacific.

As they began searching for food, one of them found a small lamp. Not knowing what to do with it, he started cleaning it, and a Genie came out of the lamp!

The Genie said “normally I give my master three wishes, but since there are three of you, you can each have one.

So, the first snowboarder said he wished he was back in Montana with his family, and POOF, he disappeared.

So, the second snowboarder came up to the Genie and said “I am from Wyoming, and I miss my family, and POOF, he disappeared.

So, finally the Genie turned to the last snowboarder and said, “You are the last one to have a wish, what is it? The last snowboarder exclaimed, ” Man Dude, It sure is lonely around here, I wish those guys would come back!

In some foreign country a priest, a lawyer, and an engineer are about to be guillotined.

The priest puts his head on the block, they pull the rope, and nothing happens. He declares that he's been saved by divine intervention, so he's let go.

The lawyer is put on the block, and again the rope doesn't release the blade. He claims he can't be executed twice for the same crime, and he is set free too.

They grab the engineer and shove his head into the guillotine. He looks up at the release mechanism and says, "Wait a minute, I see your problem...."

Wearing white is always in style - even after Labor Day. Getting outside in the winter is good for your health.

It's fun just to hang out in your front yard.

We're all made up of mostly water.

Accessories don't have to be expensive.

Don't get too much sun!

If you're a little bottom heavy - hey, that's okay!

In a confrontation, a handheld hairdryer can be an effective weapon.

You know you've made it when they write a song about you.

If you look down and can't see your feet - you're probably not very active.

Sometimes sweating too much can have disastrous results.

Defensive Driving Course One of my co-workers got a speeding ticket and was attending a defensive-driving course to have points erased from her license.

The instructor, a police officer, emphasized that being on time was crucial and that the classroom doors would be locked when each session began.

Just after one class started, someone knocked on the locked door.

The officer opened it and asked, "Why are you late?"

The student replied, "I was trying not to get another ticket."

The officer let him in.

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Why does "slow down" and "slow up" mean the same thing?

Why does flammable and inflammable mean the same thing?

Why does the Chinese ideogram for trouble symbolize two women living under one roof?

Why does X stand for a kiss and O stand for a hug?

Why doesn't "onomatopoeia" sound like what it is?

Why is "crazy man" an insult, while to insert a comma and say "Crazy, man!" is a compliment?

Why are a wise man and wise guy opposites?

Why is abbreviation such a long word?

Why is dyslexic so hard to spell?

Why is it that no word in the English language rhymes with month, orange, silver, or purple?

Why is it that the word "gullible" isn't in the dictionary?

Why is it that we recite at a play and play at a recital?

Why is it that writers write but fingers don't fing, grocers don't groce and hammers don't ham?

Why is the alphabet in that order? Is it because of that song?

Why is the plural of goose-geese, and not the plural of moose-meese?

Why isn't "palindrome" spelled the same way backwards?

Why isn't phonetic spelled the way it sounds?

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mentary) Dec 3rd. Their crimes resemble high-octane Hollywood action movies: a sports car speeds through a Dubai shopping mall, crashing into the windows of a Graff jewelry store. Masked, gun-wielding men jump out of the car, & stuff fistfuls of diamonds into their satchels before screeching off. In London, they took all of three minutes to make off with $30 million in diamonds. Dubbed the Pink Panthers, they're captured – on surveillance tapes that record their astonishing lightning strikes with hypnotic accuracy. Director: Havana Marking

The Iran Job Dec 3rd. When

American basketball player Kevin Sheppard accepts a job to play in one of the world’s most feared countries – Iran – he expects the worst. But what he finds is a country brimming with generosity, acceptance, & sensuality. He forms an unlikely friendship w/ 3 outspoken Iranian women who tell him their strong opinions on everything from politics to religion to gender roles. His time in Iran eventually culminates in something much bigger than basketball: the uprising & subsequent suppression of Iran’s reformist Green Movement – a powerful prelude to the sweeping changes currently unfolding across the Middle East in the wake of the Arab Spring. Director: Till Schauder. Starring: Kevin Sheppard, Eunice Sheppard, Leah Sheppard, Gholam Reza Khajeh, Asadollah Kabir, Zoran Majkic, Hilda, Elaheh

Running Wild: The Life of Dayton O. Hyde (NR) Dec 3rd.

Movie is a cinematic adventure that examines the vibrant life of a cow-

Fast & Furious 6 (PG-13) Dec 10th. After the events of Fast Five, professional criminal Dominic Toretto and his crew are wealthy, but their criminal records prevent them from returning to their home country. Following his attempts to apprehend them, Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) agent Luke Hobbs offers the crew a deal; he will give them all full pardons for their crimes if they help him take down a lethally skilled mercenary organization led by a criminal mastermind and his ruthless second-in-command, Dominic's thought-dead lover Letty Ortiz. Director: Justin Lin. Starring: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez

The Hunt (R) Dec 10th. Depicts how a lie becomes the truth when gossip, doubt and malice are allowed to flourish and ignite a witchhunt that soon threatens to destroy an innocent man's life. Lucas is a highly regarded teacher who has been forced to start over having overcome a tough divorce. Just as things are starting to go his way, his life is shattered. An untruthful remark throws the small community into a collective state of hysteria. As the lie spreads, Lucas is forced to fight a lonely fight for his life and dignity. Director: Thomas Vinterberg. Starring: Mads Mikkelsen, Thomas Bo Larsen, Annika Wedderkopp, Lasse Fogelstrøm Despicable Me 2 (PG) Dec 10th.

All-new comedy animated adventure featuring the return of Gru, the girls, the unpredictably hilarious minions... and a host of new & out-

rageously funny characters. Director: Chris Renaud, Pierre Coffin.

Starring: Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Miranda Cosgrove, Russell Brand, Steve Coogan, Ken Jeong, Benjamin Bratt

Jayne Mansfield's Car (R) Dec

10th. Movie is a funny, poignant and searching look at three generations of fathers and sons in the South during the tumultuous '60s. It follows the family's heartfelt — and sometimes hilarious — struggles with long-held resentments, secrets, the memories of war, and how life, death and loss shaped them all. Director: Billy Bob Thornton.

Starring: Kevin Bacon, Robert Duvall, Billy Bob Thornton, John Hurt, Shawnee Smith, Ray Stevenson, Robert Patrick, Frances O'Connor, Katherine LaNasa

Elysium (R) Dec 17th. In the year

2154, two classes of people exist: the very wealthy, who live on a pristine man-made space station called Elysium, and the rest, who live on an overpopulated, ruined planet.

The people of Earth are desperate to escape the crime and poverty that is now rampant throughout the land. The only man with the chance to bring equality to these worlds is Max, an ordinary guy in desperate need to get to Elysium. With his life hanging in the balance, he reluctantly takes on a dangerous mission – one that pits him against Elysium's Secretary Delacourt and her hard-line forces – but if he succeeds, he could save not only his own life, but millions of people on Earth as well. Director: Neill Blomkamp. Starring: Matt Damon, Jodie Foster, Sharlto Copley, Alice Braga, Diego Luna, William Fichtner, Wagner Moura

Lone Ranger (PG-13) Dec 17th.

A thrilling adventure infused with action and humor, in which the famed masked hero is brought to life through new eyes. Native American spirit warrior Tonto recounts the untold tales that transformed John Reid, a man of the law, into a legend of justice—taking the audience on a runaway train of epic surprises and humorous friction as the

two unlikely heroes must learn to work together and fight against greed and corruption.

Director: Gore Verbinski. Starring: Johnny Depp, Armie Hammer, Tom Wilkinson, William Fichtner, Barry Pepper, James Badge Dale, Ruth Wilson, Helena Bonham Carter

Ain't Them Bodies Saints (R)

Dec 17th. It’s the 1970. Bob Muldoon & Ruth Guthrie, an impassioned young outlaw couple on an extended crime spree, are finally apprehended by lawmen after a shootout in the Texas hills. Although Ruth wounds a local officer, Bob takes the blame. 4 years later, Bob escapes from prison & sets out to find Ruth and their daughter, born during his incarceration. Director: David Lowery. Starring: Rooney Mara, Casey Affleck, Ben Foster, Keith Carradine, Nate Parker, Rami Malek, Kennadie Smith, Jacklynn Smith, Robert Longstreet, Charles Baker, Augustine Frizzell

Night Train to Lisbon (R) Dec

17th. Follows Raimund Gregorius, a Swiss Professor, who, having saved a beautiful Portuguese woman from leaping to her death, stumbles upon a mesmerizing book by a Portuguese author, which compels him to suddenly abandon the boring life he has led for years and to embark on an enthralling adventure. In search of the author, Gregorius acts as detective, pulling together pieces of a puzzle that involves political and emotional intrigue and the highest possible stakes. His voyage is one that transcends time and space, delving into the realms of history, medicine and love, all in search of true meaning to his life. Director: Bille August.

Starring: Jeremy Irons, Vanessa Redgrave, Melanie Laurent, Bruno Ganz, Christopher Lee, Lena Olin

Alpha and Omega 2: A Howliday Adventure (G) Dec 31st. Direct-to-video-release. Kate & Humphrey and their 3 wolf cubs (Stinky, Claudette and Runt) are happily preparing to celebrate their first winter together when their smallest cub, Runt, mysteriously disappears. They must now go on a new journey across the wilderness to find and bring back Runt before the winter snows block their way home. It's their greatest adventure yet, filled with action and suspense

as well as plenty of the humor and heartwarming moments that were delivered in the first theatrical release.

While their adventure does not end exactly as planned, Kate & Humphrey discover that "Home is where the Family Is." Director: Richard Rich. Starring: Hayden Panettiere, Justin Long, Jesse Eisenberg, Daniel Radcliffe, Christina Ricci

Sweetwater (R) Dec 31st. A fa-

natical religious leader, a renegade Sheriff, and a former prostitute collide in a blood triangle. In the late 1800's, a beautiful former prostitute is trying to build an honest life with her husband in the rugged plains of New Mexico. When she catches the eye of a sadistic and powerful religious leader, her life is violently turned upside down. She embarks on a bloody course of vengeance with the assistance of a renegade sheriff (Ed Harris) who has pretty violent tendencies of his own. Director: Logan Miller. Starring: January Jones, Ed Harris, Jason Isaacs, Eduardo Noriega, Stephen Root

InAPPropriate Comedy (R) Dec 31st. is a no-holds barred sketch movie starring Academy Award-winner Adrien Brody as "Flirty Harry," a tough, no nonsense cop with a soft middle & a flair for fashion; Rob Schneider in a dual role as both a sleazy, horny psychologist & a curmudgeonly porn critic alongside his enthusiastic counterpart Michelle Rodriguez; Lindsay Lohan living out her fantasy of taking an ultimate revenge on the salivating paparazzi who haunt her, and Ari Shaffir as "The Amazing Racist," whose hilariously offensive hidden-camera encounters with members of different ethnic and minority groups push everyone's buttons. Director: Vince Offer

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boy, conservationist and award-winning writer, who through extreme perseverance is preserving part of America.

From cattle drives, rodeos and conservation battles, to wild horse rescues, personal heartbreak and new-found love, this is the self-told tale of a colorful 6'5" cowboy, paralleling both the old West and America's growing awareness of the importance of protecting our natural resources. 'Running Wild' is an inspirational testament for anyone who needs motivation on their own personal journey - and reassurance that each of us can truly make a difference if we try.

Director: Suzanne Mitchell

Flicks

The Wolverine (PG-13) Dec 3rd.

Based on the celebrated comic book arc, this epic action-adventure takes Wolverine, the most iconic character of the X-Men universe, to modern day Japan. Out of his depth in an unknown world, he will face a host of unexpected and deadly opponents in a life-or-death battle that will leave him forever changed.

Vulnerable for the first time & pushed to his physical & emotional limits, he confronts not only lethal samurai steel but also his inner struggle against his own immortality. Director: James Mangold.

Starring: Hugh Jackman, Will Yun Lee, Svetlana Khodchenkova, Hiroyuki Sanada, Hal Yamanouchi, Tao Okamoto, Rila Fukushima, Brian Tee

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Garbage In, Garbage Out : Genetically Modified Food

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Do you ever wonder, why you don’t always get the results you expect? There’s an old saying “Garbage in, garbage out.” When you continue to do the garbage same thing over and over again, you’re always going to get the same garbage back out. Thinking otherwise is the very definition of insanity.

This series of articles will present a different item that is either unnecessary or harmful in our daily lives and why you should think about avoiding it or something we need to add to our routine in order to help improve our lives in some way.

What is Genetically Modified Food?

According to the World Health Organization “Genetically modified (GM) foods are foods derived from organisms whose genetic material (DNA) has been modified… [by introducing] a gene from a different organism. Currently available GM foods stem mostly from plants… [current GM] crops have been developed to improve yield, through the introduction of resistance to plant diseases or of increased tolerance of herbicides.”

In the future you may see GM meats as well. Other names for genetically modified food are genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and bioengineered foods

Potential Benefits of GMOs According to nlm.nih.gov, potential benefits of GMOs include: •More nutritious and tastier food

•Disease/insect/ drought-resistant plants that require fewer environmental resources (water, fertilizer, etc.)

•Increased supply of food with reduced cost and longer shelf life •Faster growing plants and animals

•Food with more desirable traits, such as potatoes that absorb less fat when fried

•Medicinal foods that could be used as vaccines or other medications

Where Can I find GMO Foods?

from the runoff.

According to WebMD “Experts say 60% to 70% of processed foods on U.S. grocery shelves have genetically modified ingredients. The most common genetically modified foods are soybeans, maize [corn], cotton, and rapeseed oil.” Such foods include many breakfast cereals, sodas, snack foods, salad dressings, fried foods, as well as anything made from soybeans. If the Perdue commercial which states “you are what you eat, eat” is correct, it’s also in all non-organic meats.

GMOs are unhealthy.

So what are the problems with GM foods?

Since all of these things that GMOs are able to do sound great, so what’s the problem?

The Risks of GMOs are truly unknown.

According to “Potential Health Hazards of Genetically Engineered Foods” on .globalresearch.ca, “Today, consumers are kept in the dark and are part of an uncontrolled, unregulated mass human experiment the results of which are unknown.”

GM Foods create resistant superbugs and “super weeds.” When scientists design plants with insecticide or herbicidal properties, less are needed to protect the plants. Unfortunately, the ones that are able to survive are stronger and more resistant to both the crops’ implanted toxins and spray-on chemicals.

According to “10 Problems Genetically Modified Foods Are Already Causing” on listverse.com, scientists found five common pests “were immune to the poisons genetically bred into GM plants” Likewise, farmers are battling ultra-hardy weeds which don’t responding to traditional levels of chemicals. Because of these factors, even though farmers may have to use less chemicals initially to combat weeds and pests, once they gain a foothold, they have to use more and sometimes harsher chemicals to combat these threats to the food supply, increasing the water pollution

According to responsibletechnology.org “The American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM) urges doctors to prescribe non-GMO diets for all patients [because animals that ate GMO foods showed] organ damage, gastrointestinal and immune system disorders, accelerated aging, and infertility.”

According to psrast.org, Biologist Arpad Pusztai accidentally discovered that GM potatoes are dangerous by feeding them to rats. Within 10 days, they “developed potentially pre-cancerous cell growth, smaller brains, livers, and testicles, partially atrophied livers, and damaged immune systems… [caused by] side effects from the process of genetic engineering itself. In other words, the GM foods on the market, which are created from the same process, might have similar affects on humans.”

In humans GMOs are shown to leave material behind inside us, possibly causing long-term problems, such as bacteria’s modified DNA that makes up much of our immune system and traces of insecticide in the blood of pregnant women and their unborn fetuses.

After GMOs were introduced in 1996, the rates of Americans who had multiple chronic health problems “jumped from 7% to 13% in just 9 years; food allergies skyrocketed, and disorders such as autism, reproductive disorders, digestive problems, and others are on the rise.”

Despite the fact that there is not sufficient research to confirm that GMOs are a directly contributing factor to these illnesses and disorders, by sitting by idly and doing nothing until the evidence is in, it will be too late and the damage will have been done to ourselves and our children, and to our children’s children.

GMOs are unregulated.

According to globalresearch.ca, “the [biotech] industry is unregulated, and when companies say their foods are safe, their views are unquestioned… As a result, their [the biotech company’s]

this faulty assumption that insertion of gene means just an addition of a specific trait and nothing else, such foods should be removed from the market.

GMOs MAY Damage the Environment because they may contain unforeseen hazardous substances and may have unpredictable and potentially harmful environmental effects.

GMOs kill off pollinators.

GMO crops are not only more resistant to pests, but they are also suspected to kill off pollinators such as bees and butterflies. At first glance more food should trump the lives of a few annoying bugs, but, according to listverse.com, “that’s shortsighted thinking since the elimination of pollinating insects could eventually lead to a collapse in the food supply.”

GMOs Increase Worldwide Starvation

GMO results are unpredictable. Gene technology is based on the mistaken belief that genes are carriers of single traits, however, it’s been proven that they work in networks where the effect of every gene is decided by the interaction with many other genes as well with its environment.

These new findings shatter the very basis of every risk assessment of GMOs. Because the current risk assessment policies have been based on

If GMO food biotechology companies are allowed to become the major or only source of the world’s food production, “there may be an increased risk for large scale hunger catastrophes under extreme climatic conditions.”

•Imminent oil shortage predicted to bring about hunger crisis because conventional large-scale, chemistry-based industrial agricultural food production is heavily dependent on oil and long distance transport of foods and seeds making it very, possibly prohibitively expensive to use and transport such crops.

GMO cross-pollination.

GMOs cross pollinate with other plants and their seeds can and do travel. With our current technology, it is impossible to fully clean up the contaminated plant gene pool because scientists have yet to figure out a way to effectively control cross-pollination. The pollution damage that GMOs have done to the plant gene pool will outlast the effects of global warming and nuclear waste.

According to listverse.com “While it’s fairly easy to reduce contamination in some plants, with others–like canola and corn–it’s nearly impossible… As GM crops grow in popularity, we may not be able to choose between consuming or avoiding them as all plants will be ‘in-

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According to listverse.com, “Preventing farmers from harvesting seeds means big businesses could eventually have total control over the world’s seed supply and prices… Things get even scarier when you consider Monsanto [a biotechnology company] has developed and owns a patent on a ‘terminator gene’ which can make a plant produce sterile seeds–but don’t worry, they’ve promised not to use the technology.”

What to do if you’re concerned There are several things you can do if you’re concerned about consuming GMO foods. To start, don’t eat anything processed, or eat as little processed food as you can. One of the best ways to do this is to eat USDA certified organic foods.

Another way you can do this is to buy local. Visit the farmer’s markets and inquire what type of seeds they use.

Take a trip out to the farm to pick fresh produce yourself. See how it’s grown – and don’t be afraid to take your dollars elsewhere if you don’t like what you see.

Grow food yourself. If you don’t have the space, use containers to garden or rent out a plot from a park district. Also, encourage everyone you know to do the same. If enough people take action, the companies will have no choice but to take notice and change their tactics accordingly.

Taking these steps may be a bit more expensive than buying whatever is on sale at the local mega mart, but you’ll be able to take pride in that you did all that you could do to protect yourself and your loved ones. n

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Bees face many stresses: climate change, bizarre local weather systems, exposure to a variety of chemicals, disappearing foraging habitat, increasing one crop farming (monoculture), as well as fungal, viral, parasitic intruders. Each one of these factors by itself might not contribute to their decline all that much, but the right combination, of which the GMOs themselves may play an unknown, and potentially, fatal role in what is known to beekeepers now as Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) that is wiping out large numbers of bee colonies altogether, and crippling many others.

•Global warming will bring about considerable climatic instability, including: heavy rains, storms, severe droughts. GM crops may be more delicate and brittle than conventional crops, as well as being less productive, less hearty, and, more likely to develop genetic diseases.

Farmers Can’t Harvest GMO Seeds due to legal issues. Biotech companies will sue (and win!) patent infringement cases against farmers who use second generation bioengineered seeds.

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According to National Geographic, “About a third of our foods (some 100 key crops) rely on these insects, including apples, nuts, all the favorite summer fruits (like blueberries and strawberries), alfalfa (which cows eat), and guar bean (used in all kinds of products).”

Risk due to the following factors, according to psrast.org:

fected.’ Even buying food with an organic label doesn’t put you totally in the clear as some governing agencies, like the USDA, don’t revoke a farm’s organic status if a few plants were cross-pollinated with a GM crop.”

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studies are substandard, adverse findings are hidden, and they typically “fail to investigate the impacts of GM food on gut function, liver function, kidney function, the immune system, endocrine system, blood composition, allergic response, effects on the unborn, the potential to cause cancer, or impacts on gut bacteria.”

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Nothing beats getting away from it all with friends and family during the holidays, but getting there can leave a lot to be desired. Traffic, airport crowds, and expensive plane tickets and hotel rooms may challenge even the most cheerful among us. But if you plan ahead and are smart about your travel, you can eliminate some of this cost and confusion.

By James Carter

How to Save on Holiday Travel Part 3

Tips for Traveling By Car

Use totes and organize by destination. If you have more than one destination, pack the items you need at each destination separately with the furthest destination(s) at the back of the trunk, and nearer ones closer. As you travel, pull out what you need for each stop individually/.

In Colder Climates (or winter) pack a separate laundry bag somewhere easy-to-access in the car filled with winter gear: boots, coats, and gloves for when you have pit stops.

How to Pack Gifts in the Car

•Don’t wrap gifts until you get to your destination to give yourself more flexibility to arrange the car’s trunk without worrying about tearing paper or messing up bows.

•If the boxes are in the way, consider taking them out of the boxes in order to make more room for suitcases. Your friends and family should understand how you’re traveling and shouldn’t mind the missing box(es).

•Don’t leave electronics in the car overnight. Not only do things like that attract thieves looking for something to break into, but they might get ruined in below-freezing temps.

Stop early and often. Allow extra time to make pit stops, especially since you know there is be more traffic on the roads and on public transportation during this time of year. According to blog.trekaroo.com/ “If possible, scout out interesting stops along your route that you can visit if everyone needs a break… The last thing you want when you pull up at Grandma’s is to have everyone at each other’s throats, or not talking at all because of a stressful journey, so doing a little research on kid-friendly attractions on your route before your holiday trip might be worthwhile.”

Give Allowances for Traffic. Keep in mind that other travelers are trying as hard as you are to get safely to their loved one’s home. Be gracious on the road and don’t get angry over traffic hassles or getting cut off. The other person probably doesn’t realize the stress she or he is caused you. Keeping this in mind can often make it a little easier to deal with the roadway competition.

Think of holiday car travel as a journey. Remember to slow down a bit and enjoy the ride. If there is scenery to view, do so. Pass time by singing, talking, and play games. One game I play with my family is looking at the license plates and trying to make names out of the letters. blog.trekaroo.com “Everyone likes a little undivided attention once in a while, and if you can shift the focus off of the boring road trip, it may make holiday memories for you that you’ll remember for years.”

Pack Food so that if you get the munchies while in the car, you don’t have to stop for snacks. Pack things that won’t break apart and make a mess, if possible.

Misc. Tips

Prepare for lost baggage. According to blog.trekaroo.com, you should plan ahead for lost or delayed luggage by splitting up some of your clothing and important items up in other family member’s suitcases so that members of your family won’t be completely out of luck. “Be sure to pack a few essentials (underwear, diapers, toothbrush, etc…) in your carry on in case all your luggage turns up missing.”

Avoid Tourist Traps which may not be interesting and moreover are quite expensive. If you’ve been to a country already and seen the major tourist attractions, there’s no point seeing them again and again. Instead, go to local areas and observe life. It might just spice up your vacation.

Walk Around. If your destination isn’t that far away, consider asking the locals directions and walking there. It’s a great chance for you to see the city and take pictures.

Enjoy the Local Version of food and drinks. You might be surprised at how great and cheap it really is. Even if you don’t like what you ordered, you’ll know what not to order the next time around.

Take Advantage of Age, Student and Membership Discounts According to moneyning.com “Many attractions like theme parks, museums and others have discounts for senior, children or students. If you are traveling, remember to take your ID and membership cards (e.g. AAA card) with you that might [help] qualify you for these.”

Take One-Day Bus Tours that take you tourists to many different places within the city. Many times you’ll get to see the sites you want to see, but you’ll also be entertained and learn something along the way.

Currency Issues

Watch Currency Rates: If you don’t have a preference of where you want to go, consider the exchange rate of different countries when you travel. This sometimes makes the biggest difference.

Learn the currency exchange rate before you travel in the country you plan to visit by using a Universal Currency Converter such as the one here: oanda.com/currency/converter/

Know where to exchange. Search the internet to find out good places to get cash in the local currency, instead of the first place you come across, as they may not have a good rate of exchange and will rip you off if they can.

According to honeymoons.about.com, “In large cities, major banks and travel agencies

Try Using the Local Version of the Same Website to save money. Due to the rapid change in currency rates, it could be much cheaper to book using the local currency.

Consider travel insurance. For other pre-paid, big-ticket travel destinations. If an emergency comes up, you won't get your money back unless you're covered by the appropriate travel insurance. As always, read the fine print.

Use credit cards that don’t charge a currency exchange conversion fees, as the sticker shock can be quite steep from cards that charge fees.

Commission free does not mean you get the best rate. According to grannynet.co.uk Examine how much currency you are getting for your buck. Buy foreign from Travelex; if you can find a better rate elsewhere, they will refund you the difference.

“You can order currency from them online and then pick it up from any of their bureaux de change.”

Use a travel money card, which is a good alternative to cash and safer than taking your own credit card. Travel money card are prepaid cards designed especially for spending abroad. There are no charges for foreign transactions or for withdrawing cash abroad.

Group Travel

•Rent a place together. According to moneymagpie.com, renting a large villa or cottage with friends or relatives will save you money.

The more people it sleeps, the cheaper per head it will be. Bigger properties also may mean better facilities like a pool or bigger gardens.

with a full (or near to as possible) gas tank and decline the services that fills the gas tank up for you, as they’ll charge you for a full tank of gas regardless of how much is left in there when you bring the car back.

•Take Advantage of Group Discounts by traveling with a few friends to go to the same destinations together. You can even set it up so there is no obligations to be everywhere together.

Traveling With Gifts

Car Rentals

Don’t use one way car rentals, which is where the pickup and drop off locations are different. You may end up paying twice as much if you rented the car in one country, returned it, and went to another country and rented another car. According to moneyning.com “You might need to go back to the rental facility but it really doesn’t take that long and it might save you a few hundred dollars.”

Take advantage of free car insurance from your credit card if they offer it. That way, when renting a car, all you have to do is pay for it with the credit card. Just decline the insurance from the rental company.

Get the smallest car you can. It’ll be easier to park, but you also save on gas.

Consider Renting Children Car Seats it might be cheaper than bringing your own, and could cut down on baggage costs.

Fill up the Rental Car with regular gas, that’s what the car rental company uses anyway. Save money by returning the car

Use Coupon Codes to rent the car to save additional money.

Don’t Wrap Gifts. If you wrap them, TSA agents may wish to examine what’s in a package and you’ll have to re-wrap. According to blog.trekaroo.com “When packing gifts for air travel, think small; consider gift cards or photo gifts. Make it your goal to give the most packable gift to be able to carry them on the plane rather than risk the chance that gifts will get lost.”

What not to check: Don’t check breakable items such as glass wear, snow globes, etc. or electronic gifts like gaming systems, tablet computers, music players, cell phones or digital cameras. You’ll risk damage by impact or cold, unpressurized air.

According to blog.trekaroo.com, typical items that must be checked if they’re above 3.4 ounces include: “cranberry sauce, cologne, lotions, syrup, oils, snow globes, soups, liquor, cream dips (including cheese and peanut butter), and gift baskets with food items such as salsa, jam, salad dressing, or gravy.”

With all of these tips on how to save money on your holiday travel, use that money and buy your loved ones a nicer gift, a bottle of wine (if they drink) or perhaps even treat yourself to something nice. n

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After Noon Year Celebration Channahon Dec 31st 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm; Skateland Rec Ctr: 24856 W Eames St; Join us for this family celebration to ring in 2013 without staying up quite so late. The New Year’s Party will have skating, games, fun competitions, prizes, and a balloon drop. Preregistration: $4 / nonresident, $3/resident. Door: $5. (815) 467-7275 Black & White New Year’s All Nighter (ages 10+) Channahon Dec 31st 7:00 pm to Jan 1st 7:00 am; Skateland Rec Ctr: 24856 W Eames St; Dress funky, not junky in your favorite black and white clothes. Stay up all night: skating, playing games, watching movies, doing fun competitions, and popping a massive balloon drop! We’ll also include a midnight snack, and breakfast! Concession available. Preregistration: $28/nonresident, $24/resident, Door: 30. (815) 467-7275

Family New Year’s Eve Party (2+) Aurora Dec 31st 11:00 am to 1:00 pm; Vaughan Ctr: 2121 W Indian Trl; Included: inflatables, games, fitness demos, dancing, live DJ 2014 countdown with a balloon drop at noon. Registration Deadline Dec 29th. $7/early, $10/door.

630-897-0516 fvpd@fvpd.net New Year’s Treats (ages 5-9) Batavia Dec 31st 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm; Red Oaks: 2343 S River St ; Natural treats make the holidays sweeter! In this program, kids will make some delicious and healthy snacks for ringing in the New Year. Fresh fruits will be transformed into delightful sweets using dark chocolate, coconuts, nuts and more. $12/nonresident, $8/resident. 630-897-0516 fvpd@fvpd.net

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Countdown To 2014 (ages 3-10) Frankfort Dec 31st 11:15 am to 1:00 pm; Founders: 140 Oak St; enjoy music, party games, giant inflatable, crafts, pizza and ice cream. Registration deadline Dec 27th. $11/ nonresident, $8/resident (815) 469-9400

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New Years Eve Craft Beer Dinner & Blackout Party Oak Forest Dec 31st 7:00 pm; Blarney Stone: 15400 S Cicero Ave; $50/dinner only, $70/dinner & party, $35/party only. Tickets on eventbrite.com. (708) 535-4800 Zoo Year's Eve Brookfield Dec 31st 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm; Brookfield Zoo: 8400 W 31st St; In the Holly Jolly Theater there will be live DJ music, games, party favors, prizes and an early countdown. (708) 688-8000 Piano Men: A Tribute to Elton John & Billy Joel Dec 31st 6:00 pm OR 10:00 pm; Paramount: 23 E Galena Blvd; It’s the ultimate tribute to two of the greatest singer/songwriters of our time by Craig Meyer &Donnie Kehr — two of the best tribute artists in the country.

Singing & dance as these two amazing performers take the stage together with their pianos to play hit after endless hit. $55. (630) 896-6666 New Year's Eve Day Celebration Homewood Dec 31st 10:30 am to 1:00 pm; Auditorium: 2010 Chestnut Rd; Gather the family for a countdown and balloon drop at the stroke noon in Homewood to ring in the new year as a family. 708-798-3000 New Years Eve at the Abbington Glen Ellyn Dec 31st 7:00 pm to 1:30 am; 3S002 IL Route 53; Starter, Salad, Sorbet, steak & shrimp, desserts, Hot & Cold Hors d’ Oeuvres Premium Open Bar; Balloon Drop & Midnight Champagne Toast Late Night Buffet & Sweet Table Complimentary Coat Check & Valet Parking. $120. abbingtonbanquets.com/ The SOUL NYE (21+) Chicago Dec 31st 7:00 pm; CAFE Two07 5842 S. Archer Ave; Opening acts: The Legendary Curtis McCLAIN(House Music Anthem), TONYA Freedom & Stephanie "Stephstaa" McNAIR. Music By: MZ. Nicky, DJ Ricochet, DJ Vern L, Shahid MUSTAF. Tickets on eventbrite.com

Luxury by Design New Year's Eve (21+) Oakbrook Terrace Dec 31st 8:00 pm to 2:00 am; Drury Lane: 100 Drury Lane; formal attire ball featuring” Food, fun, entertainment, prizes $75 individual / $140 couple, $95/door

Greatest Night Of Comedy Chicago Dec 31st 9:15 pm; Arie Crown Theatre: 2301 S Lake Shore Dt; $106 - $719 (312) 791-6190

New Year’s Day Lemont Dec 31st 11:00 am to 1:00 pm; ; Centennial Com. Ctr: 16028 W 127th St; we’ll celebrate with party favors, a DJ, balloon drop at noon, pizza lunch and fun New Year’s activities and games for the family! (630) 257-6787

New Year’s Eve Party Utica Dec 31st 6:00 pm to 1:30 am; Starved Rock: 178 Rte 71; Hors d’oeuvres, Buffet Dinner, Live entertainment in the Great Hall, a Champagne Toast at midnight, late check-out, New Year’s Day Brunch, pastries and juice, a raffle & more. $450/overnight package for 2. Party only: $225 815-220-7386

Chris Franjola Performance St Charles Dec 31sst 8:00 pm $30 OR 10:30 pm $40 (includes party favors and champagne toast at midnight); Zanies: 4051 E Main St, St Charles;

Black Joe Lewis Concert Chicago Dec 31st 9:00 pm; Metro Bar: 3730 N Clark St; opening acts Outer Minds. DJ sets by The Numero Group. Early: $61. Door: $71 day of - $500 + online fees

Senior New Year’s Eve Party (50+) Lockport Dec 31st 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm; 19433 Renwick Rd; ejoy the last day of the year with a delicious lunch followed by “The Gillholy’s”.

We will toast in the New Year before heading home. Favors and fun treats will be yours to take home. $27 Non-Resident $22 Resident

Countdown to noon White Oaks Libraries Dec 31st 11:30 am to 12:30 am; Location 1) 20670 Len Kubinski Dr. Crest Hill; Location 2) 121 East Eighth St. Lockport; Location 3) 201 W. Normantown Rd. Romeoville 815-5524290 efitzgerald@whiteoaklibrary.org

The Mid New Year’s Eve (21+) Chicago Dec 31st 9:00 pm to 4:00 am; The Mid: 306 N Halsted St; Plenty of bars & servers, Champagne * Confetti Storm at Midnight, Sweet Table from 9pm to 11pm, Noisemakers & Party Favors provided, Live Entertainment & lots more.

Starting at $85 . info@TheMidNYE.com New Years Eve at The Grid (21+) Chicago Dec 31st 9:00 pm to 2:00 am; The Grid: 351 W Hubbard; included: Champagne Greeting: 5hrs Top Shelf Open Bar, Passed Hors D'oeuvres, Champagne toast at Midnight. Starting at $80 + online fees.eventbrite.com

Stout New Year's Eve (21+) Chicago Dec 31st 9:00 pm to 4:00 am; Stout: 642 North Clark St; included: • Small Bite Buffet & Top Shelf Cocktails, Fireball Toast at Midnight.

Noisemakers & Party Favors provided. Starting at $65 + online fees. eventbrite.com

New Years Eve @ Siena Tavern (21+) Chicago Dec 31st 8:00 pm to 2:00 am; Siena Tavern, 51 W Kinzie St; includes: Premier Upscale Catering, Complimentary Champagne & Red Bull, Live Entertainment, Welcome Reception Starting at 8pm for Early Processing, Coat Check and Valet Available. $100 815354-2068 jack@greencurtainevents.com

New Years Eve 2014 @ Municipal (21+) Chicago Dec 31st 8:00 pm to 2:00 am; Municipal: 216 W Ohio St; includes: One Main-Stay Dance Floor, Luxury Table Accommodations fitting all sizes, & an edgy display of entertainment, décor, and countdown to match! $90 + online fees. 312-286-2479 jim@greencurtainevents.com New Year's Eve @ Girl & the Goat (21+) Chicago Dec 31st 8:30 pm to 1:30 am; Girl & the Goat, 809 W Randolph St; hang out with us at our decked out cocktail party perfect for people who love good food. In- between bites, get your drink on at the open bar flowing with artisanal beers, cocktails and wine. Champagne toast @ midnight. $228.38 + FEES

The Bedford New Years Eve Party (21+) Chicago Dec 31st 11:00 pm to 2:00 am; The Bedford New: 1612 W Division St; included: early check-in, Fine Upscale Catering, Complimentary Champagne & Red Bull, Live Entertainment, Coat Check and Valet Available. $100 + online fees. 312-286-2479 jim@greencurtainevents.com

Entrepreneur's Eve 2013 (21+) Chicago Dec 31st 8:00 pm to 1:00 am; The Waldorf Astoria: 11 E Walton St; night to pay tribute to the entrepreneurial spirit & toasts the starters igniting the community around them w/ ideas, passion & a drive for change. Starting at $150 + online fees.

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Alhambra Palace New Year’s Eve (21+) Chicago Dec 31st 6:00 pm to 2:00 am; Alhambra Palace Restaurant: 1240 W Randolph St; All Packages Include Mediterranean food (vegetarian options available), party favors, midnight champagne toast, balloon drop & non-stop dancing. Starting at $150+ online fees. Tickets through eventbrite.com

New Year’s Eve at Bridge House Tavern (21+) Chicago Dec 31st 10:00 pm to 1:00 am; Bridge House Tavern: 321 N Clark St; 3 hr premium bar incl. all premium liquor, all draft/ bottled beer, wine & soda, complimentary champagne toast @ Midnight, party favors & food. $75 + online fees. eventbrite.com

New Years Eve @ Linkin House (21+) Chicago Dec 31st 8:00 pm to 2:00 am; Linkin House, 2142 N Clybourn Ave; incl.: passed hors d'oeuvres throughout the night, 2 levels of music , top 40/hip hop/latin/house, Balloon Drop at Midnight. $60 + fees. eventbrite.com

New Year’s Eve Hollywood Red Carpet Event (21+) Chicago Dec 31st 9:00 pm to 3:00 am; InSit Studio: 3700 S Indiana Ave; $30 - $150 + online fees. Many drink specials.

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Chicago Scenes & AKIRA New Year’s Eve Party (21+) Dec 31st 9:00 pm to 2:00 am; The Drake Hotel: 140 East Walton Place; general admittance incl.: Rooms of Entertainment, 45+ fully staffed Bars, Hors d'Oervres, dessert & coffee buffet, Midnight Champagne Toast, DJs, Complimentary Hats, Noise Makers/ Party Favors, Balloon Drop & more. Registration deadline (lower cost) Dec 15th. Starting at $135 + online fees. eventbrite.com The New Year’s Masquerade Ball (21+) Rosemont Dec 31st 7:00 pm to 3:00 am; Holiday Inn O'Hare Hotel and Suits, 10233 W Higgins Rd; Dress Code: Everyone: Wear a Mask to be removed at midnight; Gentlemen: Suit/ tie or jacket/slacks $65/early $80 door, Ladies: Dress or semi-formal slacks outfit, $10/early, $20/door, Couples $75/early, $80/door, VIP packages, rooms available. 847-954-8600.

Tickets through eventbrite.com Hilton Chicago New Year's Eve Gala (21+) Dec 31st Dinner Buffet: 6:00 pm, Party: 9:00

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Stretch New Year's Eve (21+) Chicago Dec 31st 9:00 pm to 1:00 am; Stretch: 3485 N Clark St; All inclusive package, champagne Toast At Midnight, party favors & more!

New Years Revolution (21+) Chicago Dec 31st 9:00 pm to 2:00 am; Redmoon Theater: 2120 S Jefferson St; daring and unexpected interpretation of a NYE party: An indoor circus tent, local dessert artisans, the 8-piece R&B brass band, a theme of candlelight and bubbles and a spectacular “fire” midnight countdown. $100. Tickets through eventbrite.com

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New Year's Eve @ Maxbar (21+) Chicago Dec 31st 8:00 pm to 4:00 am; Maxbar: 2247 N Lincoln Ave; VIP Tables Available. Included: Plenty of bars and servers (NO long wait for drinks), Champagne Toast & Balloon Drop at Midnight. Starting at $100 + online fees. Tickets through eventbrite.com

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pm to 2:00 am; Hilton Chicago: 720 South Michigan Ave; general admittance: Great Entertainment Chicago's Top DJ's, 60+ fully staffed Bars, Hors d’Oervres & Appitizer Buffet/ Dessert & Coffee buffet, Midnight Champagne Toast/ balloon drop, Complimentary Hats, Noise Makers, Party Favors & more.

Dinner: $65, Party starting at: $135+ online fees. Tickets through eventbrite.com Ignite The Night New Year's Eve Party (21+) Chicago Dec 31st 9:00 pm to 2:00 am; Ignite Glass Studios: 401 N Armour St; included: appetizers, music, dancing & more.

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Jellyfish New Year's Eve Celebration (21+) Chicago Dec 31st 8:00 pm to 2:00 am; Jellyfish Restaurant: 1009 N Rush St, 2nd Fl; Premium Open Bar, Chef’s Action Station includes: Caviar, Lobster, Jumbo Shrimp, Wagyu-Truffle Roll along with Signature Rolls and Passed Appetizers. DJ Jimmy Munoz, & champagne toast @ midnight. $195. Tickets through eventbrite.com 312-660-3111.

EPIC NYE (21+) Chicago Dec 31st 9:00 pm to 2:00 am; Epic: 112 W Hubbard St; included: enjoy 5hrs of top shelf open bar, passed hors d'oeuvres and a midnight champagne toast to cap it all off. Music will be the highlight of the event with 5 of Chicago's top DJ's simulcasting on every level from a two tiered elevated DJ Booth. Starting at $110 eventbrite.com Nova New Year's Eve (21+) Chicago Dec 31st 9:30 pm to 4:00 am; Nova: 226 W Ontario St; included: plenty of bars and servers, Champagne Greeting & Toast @ Midnight, Small Bite Buffet, Noisemakers & Party Favors, Chicago's Best DJs spinning Top 40 Mash Ups & EDM. Starting at $160 + online fees. VIP Packages available. eventbrite.com

The 2nd Annual Chicago Resolution Gala (21+) Chicago Dec 31st 8:15 pm to 2:00 pm; Navy Pier: 600 E Grand Ave; Stationed buffet, Champagne toast at midnight, Live DJ NYE countdown, NYE party favors, Access to Grand Ballroom, Lakeview Terrace, and Crystal Room. $95/general, $110/VIP + online fees. Tickets through ticketwe.com

Bar Louie New Year's Eve Chicago Dec 31st 9:00 am to 1:00 am; Bar Louie: 335 N Dearborn St; Premium NYE Party Package. Heavy Appetizers, Champagne Toast at Midnight, Noisemakers & Party Favors provided .

Starting at $40+ online fees. VIP Packages available. Tickets through eventbrite.com

The Chosen Few New Year’s Eve Party Tinley Park Dec 31st 7:00 pm to 2:00 am; Convention Ctr: 18501 Convention Center Dr; DJs and The Way We Were present The Best of the Best--New Year's Eve 2013/2014 with the Chosen Few DJs! Wayne Williams, Alan King, Terry Hunter & Mike Dunn! With Special Guest DJs Pharris Thomas & Hula Mahone.

Starting at $25. Tickets thru eventbrite.com

New Years Eve @ Fireside Homewood Dec 31st 9:00 pm to 2:00 am; Fireside Bar and Grill: 3043 W 183rd St; Festivities include: Complimentary Party Favors, Drawings and Raffle Prizes, Complimentary Champagne Toast at midnight, Live countdown, Professional Photographer, Balloon Drop at Midnight & more. Starting at $20 + online fees. 773-

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The Spinsquad 2014 New Year's Eve Concert Schaumburg Dec 31st 7:00 pm to ??; Hyatt Regency: 1800 E Golf Rd; Guests will enjoy a delicious plated dinner followed by DJ sets of the best House, Hip-Hop, Steppers and Reggae from the Hottest DJ's in Chicago.

Dress code suit/tie or nice dress. $99-$125 New Year’s Eve Party Joliet Dec 31st 7:00 pm to 2:00 am; Croatian Cultural Club: 1503 Clement St; Begin the evening w/ a hearty hors d’oeuvres buffet, dance and sing the night away with Mary Pfeifer & The Troublemakers, wear party favors for the countdown, $25. (815) 723-3154

Cosplayer Countdown: A New Years Eve Party Downers Grove Dec 31st 4:00 pm – 3:00 am; Game Pazzo: 2011 63rd St; Activities include: -Yugioh Card Duels, Open Table top gaming, Video Game Tournaments, Interpretive Dance Central, CandyBats Fashion Winter Line & more $15/early, $25/ door. Tickets through eventbrite.com

New Year’s Eve Party Tinley Park Dec 31st 7:00 pm to ??; VFW Post 2719: 17147 S Oak Park Ave; DJ, Favors, Fun!! Bring a dish to share (708) 532-2333 New Year’s Eve Gala (21+) Lisle Dec 31st 10:00 pm to 1:00 am; Hilton: 3003 Corporate West Dr; festivities include: 5-Course Dinner, Midnight Champagne Toast, Live Entertainment, DJs & more. 630-245-7600

New Year’s Eve Party Schaumburg Dec 31st 9:00 pm - close; John Barleycorn: 1100 American Ln; Includes: premium bar, all-you-can-eat buffet, professional photographer, party favors, free coat check and a balloon drop. DJs Erge and Mark Lojo spin. 773-348-8899.

New Year's Eve Gala Olympia Fields Dec 31st 7:00 pm to ??; Country Club: 2800 Country Club Dr; Enjoy the most luxurious setting for a New Year’s celebration! Start with a 45minute Viennese concert by a String Quartet, followed by buffet dinner and live dance music. 708-481-7774 New Year’s Eve Gala Bridgeview Dec 31st 7:00 pm to ??; 7600 Harlem Ave; included: open bar, hot appetizers, steak dinner, party favors, Midnight Champaign Toast, live music, DJs & more. $70/adults, $35/children.

(708)496-0300 New Year’s Eve Party Mokena 7:30 pm to 1:00 am; DiNolfo's: 9425 West 191st St; festivities include:hot hors d'oeuvres, formal 4 course meal, Open Bar, live entertainment, Party Favors, Free Photo Booth photos all night long! $99. 708-479-1919

Big Banks Ball bash Glendale Heights Dec 31st 7:00 pm; Shark City Billiards & Sports Bar: 2240 Bloomingdale Rd; There will be Complimentary food and appetizers Midnight Complimentary champagne, DJs, drink specials, prize raffles and even a cash prize!! $22/early, $35/door. (630) 893-9346

New Year’s Eve Party Orland Park Dec 31st 7:00 pm; Silver Lake Country Club: 14700 S 82nd Ave; top shelf open bar, hors d'euvres, filet mignon dinner, entertainment, party favors, and more! $95.(708) 349-6940 X5.

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•Free-range: This label doesn’t mean diddly squat. It means that the animal is allowed a minimum of an hour a day outside.

This could mean that they are crammed into an open area with a billion other chickens, still, without room to move, or that their cage is put outside, leaving them still tightly confined. Like the grass-fed cows above, unless you actually see the farm with the gallivanting chickens or pigs, take the label “free-range” with a grain of salt.

Your best options, if you can’t afford organic meats, are to go for the hormone and antibiotic free options as a supplement to vegetarian protein sources like local eggs, beans, and organic dairy products. duce is not an option, look for the items with the lowest pesticide loads. (This list by the Environmental Working Group is based ONLY on pesticide loads – some of the items they recommend could be GMOs). Fruits and vegetables that can be peeled often subject you to less pesticides than thin-skinned items. If you must buy conventional, wash the produce carefully and peel it if possible. Look to these stand-bys:

Dairy products: Conventional dairy products are absolutely loaded with hormones.

Dairy cattle are given high levels of female hormones to make them produce a greater quantity of milk. This makes little boys develop female characteristics and makes little girls hit puberty at a far younger age than normal, which is the reason you see 4th graders with large breasts and hips.

The Lucerne brand from Safeway is guaranteed to be hormone free. (It’s interesting to note that Monsanto, the company that pushes rBST, wants the FDA to disallow dairies to put this on their labels, and that the FDA forces those who label their products rBST-free to also put the following disclaimer on the containers: “No significant difference has been shown between milk derived from rBST-treated and non-rBST treated cows.” (source) )

Be scrupulous about food hygiene. Wash your produce very thoroughly and soak it in a baking soda bath. Also remember to careful wash your beans and rice. (Click HERE to see some photos of the dirt that comes off of a cup of rice!)

Organic dairy is still better, because

the cattle are fed a healthier diet and are free from antibiotics. If you can’t swing it, at the very least, search for rBST-free dairy products. For products, you can save loads of money by making your own from untainted milk. Learn how to make yogurt, how to make yogurt cheese, and how to make cottage cheese. Plain yogurt can also be used as a healthy substitute for sour cream.

Water: If you are on city water, chances

are, your water is loaded with chemicals, from fluoride to ammonia to chlorine. I won’t drink this water, and I won’t let my children drink it either. The large 5 gallon jugs provide the least expensive way to buy water. Also look for sources of spring water to fill your own containers. (This interactive map can help.)

Other Tight Budget Tips Build your pantry. It’s hard to think about building a pantry when you have barely enough food in the cupboard to make it between paychecks. But if you can purchase one bulk item per shopping trip, in a few months you will have a pantry that will allow you to make higher quality grocery purchases on your weekly trips. At that

Get growing. Even if it is the off season, you can sprout some seeds on your counter to add fresh nutrients. You can grow some salad greens and herbs in a sunny windowsill. Invest a few dollars each week in some seeds and you will soon be able to supplement your diet with nutritious, organic, home-grown veggies.

Go HERE to get more ideas for growing your own food on any budget, in any location.

Visit outlet stores. Sometimes places like Big Lots or grocery clearance centers have organic options at good prices. You might be able to pick up canned goods, cereals, and crackers at a fraction of the normal grocery store price.

Forage for freebies. In many locations,

even the city, there are free delicious foods just waiting for you to pick them.

Dandelions, wild berries, nuts, and nutritious leaves abound. Just be very sure you know what you’re picking and then enjoy your wild foods. Check out this excellent guide to the nutritious goodies that may be in your backyard masquerading as lowly weeds.

Plan on at least one extra frugal meal per day. Have peanut butter and crackers, a bowl of oatmeal, or soup for one meal per day – not every meal has to be made up of protein, veggies, and grains.

Don’t give up. If you are feeling finan-

cially defeated, it is sometimes easy to say, “*bleep* it!!!” and just get some Ramen noodles or macaroni and cheese and call it a meal. Don’t do it! Do the very best you can with the resources you have available.

Remember, if you can’t afford good food, you definitely can’t afford bad health – it’s even more expensive.

The Simple Truth There are a lot of things that readers may find to pick apart in this article – and that’s good! By thinking critically and discussing these things, sometimes we can come up with solutions that may not have occurred to us previous to the conversation. I’m not some expert that shouldn't be questioned – I am just a mom on a budget. Some of the suggestions here were gleaned from the comments sections of previous articles.

Do your research and do the best that you can with what’s available given your resources. Create a plan to provide better options in the future. Don’t go down that toxic trail laid out by Big Food without fighting, kicking, and screaming.

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Daisy Luther is a freelance writer and editor. Her website, The Organic Prepper, offers information on healthy prepping, including premium nutritional choices, general wellness and non-tech solutions. You can follow Daisy on Facebook and Twitter, and you can email her at daisy@theorganicprepper.ca See more at: http://www.theorganicprepper.ca Disclaimer This article is for informational purposes only, and is educational in nature.

Statements made here have not been evaluated by the FDA. This article is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Please discuss with your own, qualified health care provider before adding in supplements or making any changes in your diet.

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point, you can start going to the farmer’s market, which in many locations is very reasonably priced, buying in enough bulk to preserve your foods, and have the occasional splurge. Go HERE to learn more about building a whole foods kitchen on a half price budget.

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These hormones can also trigger obesity in both genders. Because of the public outcry, some dairies have pledged not to use rBST, the most commonly used of the growth hormones. Do your research to discover if there are any such brands available to you.

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Dose Market Chicago Ongoing Sundays 10:00 ma to 4:00 pm; Chop Shop: 2033 W North Ave; Featuring the finest in food and fashion, meet extraordinary artists, artisans and entrepreneurs and try out and take home their products. $5.

312-972-8400 or hello@dosemarket.com Millennium Park Ice Rink Chicago Present – Mar 15th, Monday-Thursday, Noon to 8:00 pm, Friday, Noon to 10:00 pm Saturday (Through Jan. 4), 10:00 am to 10:00 pm Christmas Eve 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, Christmas 10:00 am to 4:00 pm; Dec 26 to Dec 30th 10:00 am to 10:00 pm; New Year’s Eve 10:00 am to 8:00 pm; 201 E Randolph St. (312) 742-1168

A Holiday Fantasea Chicago Ongoing Fridays – Sundays Present through Nov 22nd, Dec 23rd – 28th daily (closed Christmas); Shedd Aquarium: 1200 S Lake Shore Dr; The aquarium’s holiday show is back – and this year a few lucky audience members will get to meet a dolphin! Starting on Nov. 29, see dolphins leap, hear beluga whales sing and watch a sea lion dance! A Holiday Fantasea is a "must-sea" for your holiday season.

(312) 939-2438 Breakfast with Santa Lisle Saturdays & Sundays through Dec 22nd, & 23rd 9:00 am; Morton Arboretum: 4100 S Rte 53; All children will have the opportunity to visit w/ Santa. All children will receive a small gift from Santa & a holiday cookie.

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Christkindle Market Chicago Present – Dec 24th Sun - Thu: 11:00 am to 8:00 pm; Fri - Sat: 11:00 am to 9:00 pm, Christmas Eve: 11:00 am to 4:00 pm; Daley Plaza: 50 W Washington St; Offers visitors a unique holiday shopping experience, offering a variety of one-of-a-kind, hand-blown, hand painted ornaments, nutcrackers, cuckoo clocks, beer steins, toys, jewelry, home decor, wooden handcrafts, holiday decorations, as well as food & drinks. (312) 494-2175 or info@christkindlmarket.com ZooLights Chicago Fridays - Sundays present – Dec 22nd 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm; Lincoln Park Zoo: 2001 N Clark St; Enjoy ice carving demonstrations, visits with Santa, warm drinks, cool crafts and more as you stroll through Lincoln Park Zoo decorated with more than two million beautiful lights.

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Bulls vs. New Orleans Pelicans Dec 2nd 7:00 pm; United Center: 1901 W. Madison St. $38-$290 depending on seating & date. (800) 4-NBA-TIX

Holiday Lights Recycling Plainfield Ongoing Dec 2nd – Feb 6th; Library: 15025 S. Illinois St; As you get ready to put up your holiday decorations, you are bound to have some lights that don’t work anymore. Don't throw them away! Last year more than 2,000 pounds of lights and strings were collected, resulting in over $300 in revenue that was used for the Library’s "Go Green" initiative

Tuesday

3-Dec

Blackhawks vs. Dallas Stars Dec 3rd 7:00 pm; United Center: 1901 W Madison. $45- $457. (312) 455-4500

Chicago White Sox Club Camps (ages 6-11) Orland Park Dec 3rd Time 1) 4:00

pm to 5:15 pm, Time 2) 5:15 pm to 6:30 pm; Sportplex: 11351 W 159th St; Time; Fundamentals covered will include throwing, hitting and fielding; Advanced Skills Clubs build upon the basics and is just the ticket to advance the player's game to the next level. Pitching Club classes will give the player a firsthand look at the pitching mechanics that all great pitchers use. $97/nonresident, $77/nonresident. 708-403-6100

The Christmas Toy Shop Naperville Dec 3rd & 4th 10:00 am & 12:15; Pfeiffer Hall 310 E Benton Ave; a sweet Toymaker is turned into a mad scientist bent on Santa’s /Christmas destruction. His wonderful life-size toys band together to teach the "New toy on the block" the true meaning of Christmas! $7/early, $10/door (630) 932-1555 or www.absproductions.com/

Wednesday

4-Dec

50 Auctions Kankakee Ongoing Wednesdays 5:30 pm; 1450 North Hobbie Ave; At our auctions you will find everything from antiques, furniture, paintings, children’s toys, electronics, appliances, fishing equipment, tools, jewelry, collectibles. Held inside our beautiful temperature controlled warehouse.

Food, Beverages, Beer and Wine Available. (815) 936-9909 Acoustic Avenue’ Morris Ongoing Wednesdays 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm; Chapin's Restaurant: 701 N Liberty St Playing acoustic music from the 50's to today, these guys individually or collectively have toured all over the world and shared the concert stage with more groups than you can possible imagine.

Magical Mask, Mime & Music of Japan Grayslake Dec 4th 7:00 pm; Performing Arts Center: 19351 Washington St; Enchanting audiences of every age with dramatic storytelling using myths & fables from ancient& modern Japan, Kuniko Yamamoto uses traditional Japanese music, magical masks, origami and mime and a touch of magic to create an artistic balance of illusion and reality. $30. 847-543-2300

Thursday

5-Dec

Lola's Auction House Morris Ongoing 1st & 3rd Thursdays 6:30 pm; 126 E Washington St; All auction items are on display for public viewing (from 10-6pm) beginning the Monday of Auction Week. (815) 931-0699 or visit livinglolastyle.com One of a Kind Show & Sale Chicago Dec 5th & 6th 11:00 am to 8:00 pm, Dec 7th 10:00 am to 7:00 pm, Dec 8th 10:00 am to 5:00 pm; The Merchandise Mart: 222 Merchandise Mart Plz; ideal place to find one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on your holiday list. 600+ talented artists bring glass, ceramics, sculptures, paintings, jewelry, and furniture. $12/general, $9/seniors

Bulls vs. Miami Heat Dec 5th 8:30 pm; United Center: 1901 W. Madison St. $38$290 depending on seating & date. (800) 4-NBA-TIX Holiday Tasting Event Frankfort Dec 5th 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm; Mariano’s: 21001 S La Grange Rd; Free! No Registration Required. Let us help you come up with ideas for your upcoming holiday parties. Sample items from our Catering Menu, paired with sample tastings of specialty wines, beer, and liquors. No registration required. We hope to see you there! (815) 464-3376

9th Annual Holiday Spectacular Romeoville Dec 5th – 7th 7:30 pm, Dec 7th 4:00 pm; Lewis University: 1 University Pkwy; Fun for the whole family, the show will deck the halls with 90 minutes of joyful music, skits, and merriment. The Holiday Spectacular is a non-stop sleigh ride of heartwarming moments filled with singing, dancing, and laughter. $10/general public, $2/students & Staff. Bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to local shelters. (815) 836-5500 or boxoffice@lewisu.edu

Friday

6-Dec

DePaul vs. Arizona State Rosemont Dec 6th 3:00 pm; Horizon: 6920 N Mannheim Rd, $9-$55, $13 parking. 800745-3000 Lambs Farm Holiday Lights Gift & Craft Fair Arlington Park Dec 6th 11:00 am to 9:00 pm, Dec 7th 9:00 am to 7:00 pm, Dec 8th 10:00 am to 5:00 pm; Racecourse: 2200 W Euclid Ave. Over 500 exhibit booths with gifts and crafts from across the country! Cost: $7/person, $6/vehicle. (630) 793-9628 or info@towershow.com or visit holidaylightslambsfarm.com Midnight in Morris Dec 6th Midnight.

Shopping event giving great discounts & gifts from Retail Association Members. shopmorrisil.com

Berlioz Symphonie fantastique Chicago Dec 6th 7:30 pm OR Dec 8th 3:00 pm; CSO: 220 S Michigan Ave; Composer imagined a phantasmagorical symphonic adventure, complete with witches, guillotines and colorful, opiuminduced hallucinations. Even in the stirring and Romantic atmosphere of Paris in the 1820s, this music sounded shocking and outrageous. $40-$105. (312) 294-3000 Blackhawks vs. Anaheim Ducks Dec 6th 7:00 pm; United Center: 1901 W Madison. $45- $457. (312) 455-4500

Cookies for Santa (aged 3.5-9) Frankfort Dec 6th 5:45 pm to 7:45 pm; Founders: 140 Oak St; create and decorate cookies. Don’t worry you will be able to taste your cookies too, along with a yummy glass of milk. Come dressed in your pajamas to enjoy the book and also the movie of “Twas the Night Before Christmas” $27/ nonresident, $22/resident (815) 469-9400

Christmas Concert Crete Dec 6th 7:00 pm; Reformed Church 24755 S Country Ln; Come to Crete Church on December 6th to enjoy a Christmas Concert featuring musical artist Timothy Brinkman. This night will be a great way to start out the Christmas season by gathering around Christmas music and a time of desserts and refreshments after the concert. Tickets on eventbrite.com Jazz Ensemble Holiday Concert Palos Hills Dec 6th 7:30 pm; Fine & Performing Arts Ctr: 9000 W College Pkwy; (708) 974-4300 Kissing Candice Concert Steger Dec 6th 6:00; Another Hole in the Wall: 3236 Union Ave; $10. (708) 754-9780

Holiday Market Tinley Park Dec 6th 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Dec 7th Noon to 6:00 pm; Dec 8th Noon to 5:00 pm; Oak Park Train Station at 6700 South St; large-heated tent & shop for unique handmade crafts and creations. Enjoy tasty treats & live music by local groups and entertainers. Children will have fun making holiday crafts, writing letters for the soldiers & cookie decorating. tinleypark.org

Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony Tinley Park Dec 6th Carols: 5:30, Tree-lighting: 5:30 pm6:00 pm; Zabrocki Plaza: 17375 Oak Park Ave; tinleypark.org Max & Ruby Nutcracker Suite Joliet Dec 6:00 4:00 pm OR 7:00 pm; Rialto: 15 E Van Buren; Set to the timeless music of Tchaikovsky as well as delightful original songs, performance boasts captivating original choreography and is perfect for the whole family. $16-$53.

815.726.6600 Kraft Show and Kris Kringle Market Crete Dec 6th – 8th, call for times; Reformed Church: 24755 S Country 708672-0729 or millsap95@aol.com or visit cretechamber.com

Family Fun Night Minooka Dec 6th 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm; Ellis House: 13986 McKanna Rd; special guest Nicole Davis from Moments to Remember, by Nicole

as well as Santa & our very own reindeer Polly. Pony rides, face painting, crafts & much more. 815-475-4035 or ellishec.com Holiday Wine, Chocolate & Craft Beer Tasting Chicago Dec 6th 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm; Chicago Urban Art Society: 600 W Cermak Ave; benefits Restoration Ministries' life-changing efforts to at risk youth, addicts & disadvantaged families.

Festivities include: Wine/ craft beer tasting, fine chocolates, gourmet appetizers, a DJ, raffles, & special art. Early: $50/ ticket, $5/raffle, 20/6 raffle, $60/door.

Tickets through eventbrite.com 708-3333370. paulozinga@ozinga.com karenv@restorationministries.net ‘David's Bazaar’ Performance Woodridge 8:30 pm - Midnight; Shanahan's: 1999 W. 75th St; offers up a hodgepodge of musical wares, from the intimately familiar to off-the-beaten-path gems, from the sixties to 2013, from fiercely artistic to silly fun, from rock to pop to folk, from the uptempo sing-along to the deliciously atmospheric.

The Night Before Christmas Concert Naperville Dec 6th 6:00 pm; The Compass Church: 1551 E Hobson Rd. Hear a new version of The Night Before Christmas. You'll experience through music and storytelling why a baby born 2000 years ago is the hope and light of the world. thecompass.net

Saturday

7-Dec

Renegade Craft Fair Holiday Market Chicago Dec 7th & 8th 11:00 am to 6:00 pm; Pulaski Park Fieldhouse: 1419 W Blackhawk St; curated indie-craft marketplace showcasing 150+ the brightest talents in contemporary craft and design, food, workshops, entertainment 773-2272707 info@renegadecraft.com renegadecraft.com U-505: In-depth Experience Chicago Dec 7th OR 15th 8:00 am; Museum of Science & Industry: 5700 S Lake Shore Dr; take an in-depth guided tour of the exhibit and an interactive on-board tour.

After the tours, there will be free time to explore the submarine and exhibit before the museum opens to the public. United States submarine veterans will be available to answer questions and share their stories. $40/ nonmembers, $35/members + $18-$26 admission. (773) 684-1414 Visit with Santa Minooka Dec 7th 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm; Mondamin St; There will be caroling, cocoa, and cookies which will be free while the kiddies wait their turn to see Santa.

Santa Hustle Chicago 5k Chicago Dec 7th 9:00 am; Soldier Field; 1410 Museum Campus Dr; benefits Toys for Tots; participants receive a customized Santa Claus Long Sleeved Shirt; hat & beard.

Registration deadline Dec 5th. No day-of registration. $50. 847-829-4538 or hfrayn@adrenalinesportsmanagement.c om santahustle.com/chicago/ Bulls vs. Detroit Pistons Dec 7th 7:00 pm; United Center: 1901 W. Madison St. $38-$290 depending on seating & date.

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Christkindl and Cookie Walk Weekend Frankfort Dec 7th & 8th. Events included: Breakfast with St. Nicholas at Kup a Joe Cafe, Cookie Walk, Horse Drawn Wagon & Tractor Rides, St. Nicholas visits around town, Santa letter writing, Street musicians and performers around town; cookie decorating & much more $6. info@shophistoricfrankfort.com or frankfortcookiewalk.eventbrite.com or facebook/ shophistoricfrankfort Mingle and Jingle Frankfort Dec 7th 11:00 am to 2:00 pm; Choppers Salon: 13 Old Frankfort Way; come by for a silent auction, some hors d'oeuvres & light refreshments. Our goal is to help raise funds to build a new media center for the Children’s foundation.. elizabeth.chopperssalon@gmail.com Lunch with Santa Frankfort Dec 7th

11:30 am to 1:00 pm; Founders Community Center: 140 Oak St; visit with Santa, enjoy some fun family entertainment, receive a keepsake photo craft frame and goody bag. Our lunch menu will include a slice of cheese pizza, cookie and a drink. Registration deadline Dec 4th. $12/nonresident, $9/resident cdebella@frankfortparks.org

Santa is Coming to Town Lockport Saturday Dec 7th & 14th 6:00 pm to 8:35, Dec 21st 2:00 pm to 4:20, 20 min visits – Your house; Watch the surprise of your child(ren)’s face when Santa Claus knocks at your door, calls them by name, and spends time talking with them. Registration deadline Dec 1st, 8th, & 15th respectively. $90 (Residents only please!)

(815) 838-0803 Toyland Parade Tinley Park Dec 7th 11:30 am; 175th Street to Zabrocki Plz; celebrates the official arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus. Our special guests will arrive at the Oak Park Avenue Train Station immediately following the conclusion of the parade. Bring an unwrapped gift for persons of any age, to be donated to a local charity. A collection center will be located near the Holiday Market.

Snowflake Shuffle 5K Dec 7th Registration: 7:00 am, Youth mile: 8:30 am, Race: 9:00 am; 39 w525 Herrington Dr; Benefits Tri-City Family Services. $30/adult, $20/children, $15/youth mile (630) 232-1070 37th Annual Festival of the Gnomes Joliet Dec 7th Shows: 1:00pm OR 3:30pm; Bicentennial Park: 201 W. Jefferson St @ Bluff St; the Snotgurgle too!

Visit the gift shop filled with gnomemade crafts or try your luck in the raffle for two original soft sculpture hand-crafted gnome dolls. First year? Gnome caps are here! Every year have a tassle sewn on by our grandma gnomes. Great family fun! $5. (815) 724-3760 Wolves vs. Oklahoma City Barons Rosemont Dec 7th 7:00 pm; Horizon: 6920 N Mannheim Rd; $12-$53. Parking $13. 800-745-3000

Bully Goats Gruff Joliet Dec 9th – 11th 10:30 am; Bicentennial Park: 201 W. Jefferson St @ Bluff St; Enjoy this unique twist on the classic fables! Hilarious liveaction, whimsical sets and colorful costumes entertain children of all ages. $9, group rates available. 630-932-1555 or absproductions.com

Santa’s Pit Stop Orland Park Dec 7th 9:00 am to Noon; Sportsplex: 11351 W 159th St; Bring your camera to capture a picture of your child’s visit with Santa. No fee or pre-registration necessary.

Old Fashioned Carriage Rides Tinley Park Dec 7th 12:30 am to 5:30 pm & Dec 8th Noon to 5:00 pm; Oak Park Train Station at 6700 South St; Horse-drawn carriage rides through historic downtown Tinley Park will take you back in time.

Ice Carving Demos Tinley Park Dec 7th 2:00 pm; Zabrocki Plaza: 17375 Oak Park Ave;Watch fantastic frozen sculptures being created right before your eyes.

Family Activities Tinley Park Dec 7th Noon to 6:00 pm, Dec 8th Noon to 5:00 pm; Oak Park Train Station at 6700 South St Children’s Carousel Ride: enjoy a free ride on the carousel & other attractions. Holiday Movies Old Zion Landmark Church: 6727 174th St; enjoy classic, family-friendly movies, popcorn and activities Christmas Light Parade Blue Island Dec 7th 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm UnionGrove St & Western Ave; Street lights go off at 5:30pm sharp, then the parade starts with floats and everything lite up lasts about 1 hour. Several open houses at local merchants after the parade.

Festival of Lights Parade Beecher Dec 7th 6:30 pm; Penfield St; Lighted parade compliments the holiday season with Santa and his sleigh bringing up the rear.

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Park. 708-946-2261

2013 Jingle Bell Run/Walk Wheaton Dec 7th 9:00 am; Cantigny Park: 1s151 Winfield Rd; Benefits arthritis research; Registration deadline Dec 4th. Adult $45/early, $45/day of, Youth: $15, Santa Chase: $10. 404-872-7100 or arthritis.org Glitz, Glam & FASHION! Winter Wonderland Fashion Show Oak Forest Dec 7th 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm; Divine Sole Boutique: 4142 W 167th St; Come out to be amazed with our Winter Wonderland Fashion Show. Models are set to grace the runway with amazing, Fall/Winter must have styles along with jewelry and footwear. $20$45+ online fees. Tickets through eventbrite.com

Lithuanian Holiday Craft Fair Lemont Dec 7th 9:30 am to 4:30 pm & 8th 10:30 am to 3:30 pm; Lithuanian World Center: 14911 127th St; 630257-8787

Sunday

8-Dec

Holiday Vendor and Craft Fair Oak Forest Dec 8th 9:00 am to 2:00 pm; Central Park Building:15601 S Central Ave; Shop for holiday gifts, crafts, doll clothes and decorations for family & self. Numerous crafters & vendors with Cafe, Bake Sale and Raffles.

Santa will visit. 773-934-9881 or ofpdsparklers@yahoo.com Wolves vs. Oklahoma City Barons Rosemont Dec 8th 7:00 pm; Horizon: 6920 N Mannheim Rd; $12-$53. Parking $13. 800-745-3000 The Great Midwest Model Train Show Wheaton Ongoing 1st Sunday 9:30 am to 3:00 pm; Fairgrounds: 2015 Manchester Rd; world's largest monthly train show with an average of 180 exhibitors at each show featuring trains of all scales and gauges. Cost: $7/general admission, free under 13.

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‘The Solid Sand Below’ Performance Chicago Dec 8th – 22nd, call for times; Goodman Theatre: 170 N Dearborn St; Julian Flores narrowly escapes a prison sentence and lands in Iraq where he’s anything but a model solider. But when an IED blast nearly costs him his life, something changes in him & he finds he can’t live without the trill of battle —even after he returns home. 312-443-3800

Parade Of Lights Tinley Park Dec 8th 5:00 pm; 177th Street along Oak Park Ave; The Parade of Lights includes festive floats, vehicles, local businesses, community groups and school bands displaying the spirit of the season. Our guests from the North Pole will be making a special appearance.

Santa’s Skating Party Channahon Dec 8th 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm; Skateland Rec Ctr: 24856 W Eames St; Join Santa and his elves in celebrating the holidays. We’ll skate, play Santa’s favorite skating games, and visit with Santa. Santa will share some of his favorite treats with the children and bring a few surprises too! Preregistration: $7/nonresident, $6/resident, Door: $8. (815) 467-7275 Holiday Spectacular Aurora Dec 8th 2:00 pm; Prisco: 150 W Illinois Ave; talented community will put on a production that’ll light up your holiday season & make your belly shake like a bowl full of jelly. $6. 630-897-0516 fvpd@fvpd.net Frigid 5K Lemont Dec 8th Registration: : 6:45 am to 7:45 am, Race: 8:00 am; CORE: 16028 127th St; Registration deadline Dec 4th. $25/early, $30/normal, $35/day of. Active.com JenniferSaylor@lemontparkdistrict.org Concert Band Christmas Music and More! Palos Hills Dec 8th 3:00 pm; ; Fine & Performing Arts Ctr: 9000 W College Pkwy; Merry Christmas Music; (708) 974-4300

Holiday Open House Featuring ‘A Christmas Carol’ Lemont Dec 8th 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm; Library: 50 E Wend; watch the performance, enjoy refreshment, decorate your own gingerbread house, &visit w/ Santa & make a holiday ornament! Registration Deadline Dec 4th. 630-257-6541 info@lemontlibrary.org

Toy Con Bridgeview Dec 8th 8:30 am to 2:00 pm; Com Ctr: 7900 S Oketo; Holiday Charity Show The south side of Chicago's longest running toy show, Tables and tables full of toys action figures, dolls, comics & more. toycontoyshow.homestead.com/

Tree lighting Ceremony Channahon Dec 8th 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm; Village Hall: 24555 S. Navajo Dr; festivities include: a Santa visit, horse-drawn carriage rides, hot coco & cookies, children decorated Christmas trees, musical performance by Mr. Kevin Becker and the Channahon Junior High School Band, and caroling with MCHS Madrigals. (815) 467-6644 Collectible Sports Card Show Schaumburg Dec 8th, Best Western Plus: 1725 E Algonquin Rd; fatdaddyssports.com

"Do-It-Yourself" Messiah Aurora Dec 8th 3:00 pm; Our Savior Lutheran Church, 420 W Downer Pl While this is an opportunity for audience participation in the favorite Handel choruses, those not wishing to sing are welcome to come listen to the glorious sounds of Christmas. Donations benefit Lifespring Ministries. Booklets of the music: $10. 630-476-9072 or fvacademy.org "Christmas Without Jesus?" Performance Plainfield Dec 8th 5:30 pm; Grace Pointe Church: 14210 S Rte 30; nativity figurines come to life and realize that Christmas is all about Jesus and Jesus is missing! Highly recommended to invite family, friends, and neighbors to this light-hearted play put on by our elementary children. Free. Reservations requested. 815-556-8364 or gracepointeplainfield.us/

9-Dec

Zentangle: Beyond the Basics (16+) Tinley Park Dec 9th 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm; VVAC: 17420 S 67th Ct; Learn to Zentangle on other surfaces. Stimulate your creativity, increase confidence, & reduce stress; $59/nonresident, $45/resident 103.5 KISS FM Jingle Ball Chicago Dec 9th 7:30 pm; United Center: 1901 W Madison; the season’s biggest annual music event that captures the holiday spirit of the iHeartRadio app will include Robin Thicke, Chris Brown, Enrique Iglesias, Flo Rida, Icona Pop, Avril Lavigne, Travie McCoy, and Fifth Harmony. $32.95 $134.13

Holiday Choral Series Chicago Dec 9th – 13th Noon to 12:30; Art Institute of Chicago: 111 S Michigan Ave; Song fills the museum with holiday cheer as area high school choirs sing carols.

Free with admission. (312) 443-3600 Supper Club with Kathy (Ages 6-14) Bolingbrook Dec 9th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm; DDC: 30 E Briarcliff Rd; Let’s make some supper and then dine together. We will use homemade recipes and make a delicious dinner together from scratch. Kids will get a homecooked meal and recipes to take home, so they can make dinner at home. $23/nonresident, $15/resident.

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How to Win Friends and Influence People in Business Downers Grove Dec 9th & 10th 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Woodland Corporate Tower: 1333 Butterfield Rd, Ste 140; Dale Carnegie interactive seminars help people reach new levels of professional & personal success & sets the standard for interpersonal effectiveness, which continues to be as valid now as when the book was first written. $1,695 630390-6050 Device Expo - What Should I Buy? Lemont Dec 9th 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm; Library: 50 E Wend; try Nooks, Kindles, an iPad, a Nexus 7 tablet, and Lenovo ThinkPads before you buy to tell which is the right one for you.

(630) 257-6541 nfo@lemontlibrary.org Brain Training 101 Naperville Dec 9th 7:00 pm; Library: 3015 Cedar Glade Rd; Learn from the only oneon-one brain training center in Illinois about how your brain works. You will learn how children and adults of all ages learn and process new information, how brain training works, how you can strengthen, reorganize and even create new neural pathways in your brain. (630) 961-4100

Annual Holiday Week-Long Sale Gurnee Dec 9th -11th, 13th 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Dec 12th 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, Dec 15th Noon to 5:00 pm; Antique Center: 5742 Northridge Dr. looking for that unique gift for that special someone? Shop the 21,000 sq. ft. of top quality antique merchandise and enjoy special holiday discounts posted throughout the store 847-7829094gurneeantiquecenter.com/ Reindeer Race 10K Indoor TT St Charles Dec 8th 8:00 am to 1:00 pm – 30 min intervals; The Bike Rack Performance Center: 2930 Campton Hills Dr; $25/early, $35/day of. 800-7112453 thebikerack.com, registration through active.com Blood Drive Peotone Dec 9th 3:30 pm; Terry's Automotive Group: 363 N Harlem Ave; sponsored by the American Red Cross Blood. (708) 258-9200

The Christmas Toy Shop Romeoville Dec 9th – 12th 10:15 am, Dec 21st 1:00 pm; Lewis University: 1 University Pkwy; a sweet Toymaker is turned into a mad scientist bent on Santa’s

/Christmas destruction. His wonderful life-size toys band together to teach the "New toy on the block" the true meaning of Christmas! $7/early, $10/door (630) 932-1555 or www.absproductions.com/

Tuesday

10-Dec

Bulls vs. Milwaukee Bucks Dec 10th 7:00 pm; United Center: 1901 W. Madison St. $38-$290 depending on seating & date. (800) 4-NBA-TIX Why Should I Hire You? Plainfield Dec 10th 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm; St Mary Immaculate Parish: 15629 S Rte 59; find out the one and only reason why you are not getting interviews and job offers, as well as what 90% of job seekers are doing wrong EmploymentMinistry@smip.org Holiday Wreath (ages 3-12) Naperville Dec 10th 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm; ARRCC: 305 W Jackson Ave; Enjoy designing a holiday wreath for your home. Decorate your wreath with tinsel, lights, ornaments and more including ornaments you design. $56/nonresident, $37/ resident. 630848-5000 naperviileparks.org

Decorative Holiday Picture Frame (18+) New Lenox Dec 10th 6:15 pm to 9:15 pm; LCC: 1 W. Manor Dr; create a beautiful mixed media Christmas inspired holiday picture frame. Frame is 7-3/4” square and holds a 3-3/4” square photo. Please bring scissors to class. Registration deadline: Dec 3rd. $52/ nonresident, $47/resident. (815) 485-3584

Learn About Sharks (ages 3-10) Aurora Dec 10th; Prisco: 150 W Illinois Ave; ages 3-5 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm, $40/ nonresident, $20/resident; ages 6-10 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, $60/nonresident, $40/resident. Play games, hear a song, & learn about different species of sharks, their habitats, specialized body parts and hunting skills. 630897-0516 fvpd@fvpd.net Bingo, Bells & Brunch (55+) Mokena Dec 10th 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm; Park District: 10925 W La Porte Rd; seniors are invited to a holiday brunch & bingo. Includes luncheon, bingo and prizes. $9/nonresident, $7/resident.

(708) 479-1020

Wednesday

11-Dec

Blackhawks vs. Philadelphia Flyers Dec 11th 7:00 pm; United Center: 1901 W Madison. $45- $457. (312) 455-4500

Lunch With Santa (ages 1-6 w/ parent) Aurora Dec 11th Noon to 1:00 pm; Blackberry Farm: 100 Barnes Rd; Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and enjoy storytime and lunch with your “Little Helper” and Santa. Santa will be available for pictures near the end of the event. $10/nonresident, $7/resident.

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Small Business Advisory Clinic Orland PArk Dec 11th 7:00 am; 8800 W. 159th St. No fee consultations on day of event, Help with tax, accounting, payroll, Input to a new business plan or revamp an old plan, Assistance with collection, contract disputes, leasing, liability. Register on eventbrite.com Job Fair Oak Brook/ Lombard Dec 11th 10:00 am to 1:00 pm; Embassy Suites 707 E. Butterfield Road Plan to attend and meet face-to-face with several of the Chicagoland area’s finest employers. All of the companies at our job fairs have open positions they are seeking to fill. 815-308-5426 Getting Rid of the Fear and Horror of Public Speaking Downers Grove Dec 11th 9:00 an to 5:00 pm; Woodland Corporate Tower: 1333 Butterfield Rd, Ste 140; learn to see a presentation as nothing more than an enlarged conversation; to use a few

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Stories w/ Mrs. Claus story hour & Santa Visit Oak Forest Dec 8th 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm; Central Park Bldg: 15601 S Central Ave; Enjoy a frosty afternoon with Christmas Classics by Mrs. Claus! Cookies and milk will be served and a visit with Santa Claus!

Registration Deadline Dec 2nd. 708687-7270

Blackhawks vs. Florida Panthers Dec 8th 6:00 pm; United Center: 1901 W Madison. $45- $457. (312) 4554500

Monday

815-725-SAVE

Babes in Toyland Oak Park Dec 7th 11:00 am; The 19th Century Club: 178 Forest Ave; Follow the adventures of orphans Jane & Alan as they run away to Toyland to escape their evil Uncle Barnaby who is trying to steal their fortune. Hoping to enlist the help of the Toymaker, things don’t quite as planned and everything soon turns topsy- turvy as the Toymaker & Barnaby team up against the children.

(708) 386-2729

Joliet American Legion Band – “The Sounds of Christmas” Dec 8th 2:00pm; Rialto: 15 E Van Buren; Enriched w/ tradition, military sharpness and musical integrity these musicians are dedicated to bring you a quality performance with their tremendously rousing musical spirit. Bring a nonperishable canned good or other staple food item. 815.726.6600

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Reindeer Run Brookfield Dec 7th Registration: 7:00 am to 8:00 am, Race 8:30, Kid’s Reindeer Dash: 9:30; Brookfield Zoo: 8400 W 31st St; Benefits LaGrange area YMCA. $35/ adults, Reindeer Dash $15. Sign up through active.com

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Petrifying Protein: Edible Bugs (teens) Forest Park Dec 11th 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm; Library: 400 Lakewood Blvd; Many cultures find insects to be great and tasty sources of protein. Here's your chance to see if you can get past your fears and find a new favorite snack! (708) 7483731

Thursday

12-Dec

DePaul vs. Florida Atlantic Rosemont Dec 12th 3:00 pm; Horizon: 6920 N Mannheim Rd, $9-$55, $13 parking. 800745-3000 Official Future After Party Markham Dec 12th 8:00 pm to 4:00 am; Adrianna's Sportsbar: 16300 Dixie Hwy; $20$40/early + $60/door. 773-420-3879.

Tickets through eventbrite.com Business After Hours Minooka Nov 21st 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm; First Midwest Bank: 220 W Main St; Your opportunity to meet new people and reconnect with others. The place where you could meet your next customer. Join us and bring lots of business cards. 815-942-0113

December Membership Chamber Luncheon Bolingbrook Dec 12th 11:30 am to 1:30 pm; Gordon Biersch Brewery & Restaurant: 639 E Boughton Rd #100/ $25/members, $35/nonmembers (630) 226-8420

Drinks for a Claus: Holiday Party & Toy Drive (21+) Chicago Dec 12th 8:00 pm; Jenner & Block LLP: 353 N Clark St; Please bring an unwrapped toy for a child up to the age of 12 for Toys for Tots to receive a $10 discount on admittance. Fee includes light fare, unlimited wine, beer, and soft drinks, music and dancing, spectacular views, and good cheer! $25/entry, $15/discounted ticket (w/ toy), $10/ raffle. crfc.org, tickets through eventbrite.com

Friday

13-Dec

The Freddy Cole Quartet Park Forest Dec 13th Dec 13th 7:30 pm; Nathan Manilow Theatre, 410 Lakewood Blvd; If you like Nat King Cole, you'll love his brother Freddy! Freddy Cole has been haled as one of the most influential jazz singers. His raspy, jazzy voice and piano playing make for a night of great entertainment. 708-747-0580 Dinner with Santa Chicago Dec 13th 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm; Sauganash Park: 5861 N Kostner Ave; Come visit with Santa. Enjoy creating crafts, a sing-along and holiday/dance music. Dinner & dessert will be served. $12. (773) 6856122

Candy Cane Lane (ages 2-8) Naperville Dec 13th 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm; ARRCC: 3-5 W Jackson Ave; we will be filled with holiday activities and entertainment for little ones including crafts, games, storytelling, face painting and more. $21/nonresident, $14/resident, $7/siblings.

630-848-5000 napervilleparks.org

"Till Death Do Us Part" A Murder Mystery Dinner Chicago Dec 13& 14th, Dec 20th & 21st 7:30 pm; 2901 N Sheffield Ave; Before the happy couple can pronounce their vows, the police have pronounced a death. This wedding truly is a nightmare!

Can the hapless detective solve the murder and save this wedding? $60/general, $45 if website is mentioned. (888) 643-2583 grimprov.com Beyoncé Concert Chicago Dec 13th 8:00 pm; United Center: 1901 W Madison; $45-$250. (312) 455-4500

Li'l Buds Theatre - Those Silly Reindeer Chicago Dec 13th- 29th Fridays 6:30pm, Saturdays 3:00pm OR 6:30pm, Sundays 11:00 am; Rivendell Theater 5779 N Ridge Ave; Holli, the Snow Princess has gone on vacation & all the snow’s melted at the North Pole, which causes the reindeer to become unable to fly! Jack the Bird and LeeLee must find Holli & bring her back before Christmas Eve. Pajama Party with Santa Bolingbrook Dec 13th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm OR 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm; ACC: 201 Recreation Dr; children will visit & get their picture taken w/ Santa, & receive a special gift, listen to stories by Mrs. Claus, make crafts, play Reindeer games, and enjoy a snack. Children must be accompanied by a parent. $15/1st child, $10/add’l child. (630) 739-1700

Daddy/Daughter: Holiday Jewelry Gift Boutique (ages 3-11) Aurora Dec 13th 6:30 am to 7:45 pm; Eola Com Ctr: 555 S Eola Rd; make gifts jewelry out of glass crystals, custom designer beads, silver accent beads and holiday/ love related charms & dangles. $60/ nonresident, $40/resident, $54/add’l children. 630-8970516 fvpd@fvpd.net Dog Obedience: Jumping for Joy (18+, 5 month+ old dog) Aurora Dec 13th & 20th 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm; Eola Com Ctr: 555 S Eola Rd; teaches dogs to have polite manners at home or when out and about and how to behave around guests. $54/nonresident, $36/resident. 630-897-0516 fvpd@fvpd.net

Storytime with Santa (ages 16 w/ parent) Aurora Dec 13th OR 16th 10:00 am to 11:00 am; Blackberry Farm: 100 Barnes Rd; Kids can stop visit with Santa, read a book with Santa, do a small holiday craft, and enjoy a holiday treat. Parents will have the opportunity to take pictures of their chil-

dren visiting with Santa. $9/nonresident, $6/resident. 630-897-0516 fvpd@fvpd.net Holiday Potluck (18+) Aurora Dec 13th 11:00 am to 2:00 pm; Prisco: 150 W Illinois Ave; Test your knowledge on some fun holiday traditions and bring your favorite holiday dish to share. 630-8970516 fvpd@fvpd.net

Claymation Moviemaking For the Family Lockport Dec 13th 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm; Gladys Fox Museum: 803 S State St; work together to create characters out of clay and bring their creations to life by using digital cameras and animation software. The theme for this session is “The Holidays at Our House”! Up to 6 people: $68 Non-Resident, $58 Resident. (815) 838-0803 “A simple miracle” Orland Park Dec 13th & 14th 7:30 am, Dec 15th 2:00 pm; Civic Center: 14750 Ravinia Ave; It's a snowed-in Christmas Eve. Brothers running an inn that’s about to be sold. The stranded include a fighting couple on their honeymoon and a group of choirsinging orphans. Throw in a pregnant woman, a nun, & a slick-talking angel.

Once the angel offers to perform a miracle for one of the guests, no one will be able to guess what comes next. $6. 708403-6100

It’s A Wonderful Life Live Radio Broadcast Joliet Dec 13th 7:00 pm; Rialto Square Theatre: 102 N Chicago St; live radio broadcast & theatre performance of It’s A Wonderful Life. Experience firsthand how live radio broadcasts used to be made, while watching one of your favorite Christmas classics come to life on stage. The performance will be broadcast live on 1340 WJOL. $10. 815-7266600 Around The Paramount In 60 Sips Dec 13th 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm; Paramount: 23 E Galena Blvd; sip libations and snack on treats as you tour the theatre. Each station will feature fabulous wine and incredible never-before heard stories about the theatre and the stars. $20/5 tasting, $5/3tastings, $10/7 tastings.

(630) 896-6666

Nutcracker Performance/Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Naperville Dec 13th 7:00 pm, Dec 14th 1:00 pm OR 5:00 pm, Dec 15th 1:00 pm; Pfeiffer Hall: 310 E Benton Ave; $30/adults, $23/students, seniors & children, Dec 15th: $15/ tea. 630-637SHOW Igniting Workplace Enthusiasm Downers Grove Dec 13th 8:30 am to 10:30 am; Woodland Corporate Tower: 1333 Butterfield Rd, Ste 140; Workplace enthusiasm is on the decline. At the very time that we need all our colleagues to be enthusiastic, engaged, and giving discretionary effort, people are hiding, demotivated, and not going the extra mile. $25. 630-390-6050 Julbord All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Celebration Bolingbrook Dec 13th 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm; IKEA: 750 E Boughton Rd; menu: meatballs, lingonberries, Gravad Lax, Christmas Ham, assorted side dishes, desserts and beverages. $9.99/adults, $2.49/under 12. (630) 9727900 Denny Diamond Lunch Show Romeoville Dec 13th 11:30 am to 3:00 pm; White Fence Farm - 1376 Joliet Road Romeoville; Cole Slaw - Homemade Corn Fritters - Cottage Cheese Kidney Bean Salad - Homemade Chicken Gravy - Pickled Beets - Baked Potato - Choice of one non-alcoholic beverage only - Vanilla Ice Cream for dessert. $38.00 dennydiamond.com

Trolley Christmas Light Tour Utica Dec 13th – 22nd 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm; Starved Rock: 178 Rte 71; Relax before the holidays on this illuminated tour of the LaSalle, Peru, Oglesby and Utica area. Trolleys are heated but you may want to bring along an extra blanket.

Each tour will have a guide to get into

the holiday spirit through some Christmas carols and songs. Tours run from 68pm and reservations are a must. $15/adults, $10/under 10. (815) 2207386.

A CLC Christmas Tinley Park Dec 13th 7:00 pm, Dec 14th 5:00p’ The Center: 6363 183rd St. Tonight, we seek to answer that question as we celebrate all the delights of Christmas while remembering Who it is truly all about. A CLC Christmas: The Center is a familyfriendly production, celebrating the Christmas season in song, dance, and drama. $5. Tickets on eventbrite.com

‘Jerry Seinfeld’ Performance Chicago Dec 13th & 14th 7:00 pm, Dec 14th 9:30 pm; Chicago Theatre: 175 N State St; America’s premier comedian, Jerry Seinfeld, will perform his signature stand-up routine $49- $83. 800-745-3000 or thechicagotheatre.com.

Denny Diamond & The Family Jewels Romeoville Dec 13th 11:30 am; White Fence Farm: 1376 Joliet Rd; Hear his voice and become an instant "believer" of Denny Diamond's baritone voice and flawlwss renditions of your favorite Neil Diamond Songs! Enjoy classics fro one of pop music's most enduring and successful singer-songwriters of all time. $42. (815) 783-9890

Saturday

14-Dec

Shedd Holiday Breakfasts Chicago Dec 14th, 21st OR 22nd 8:00 am; Shedd Aquarium: 1200 S Lake Shore Dr; Enjoy a buffet, private viewing of the 15-minute The Polar Express 4-D Experience and a drawing for special prizes. Guests will then visit Shedd's children's exhibit, the Polar Play Zone, to take a photo with Santa and receive a gift. The days ends with reserved seats to A Holiday Fantasea. (312) 939-2438 Business Blogging Workshop Series Aurora Dec 14th, contact for time; Cruz Investments Building: 605 N Broadway St; How to Boost Leads & Make More Money with Content Marketing. $239 + online fees. tom@motorhard.com or Chris@CurlyGirlSolutions.com motorhard.com or facebook.com/ MotorHard Tickets through eventbrite.com

Jerry Rossen Public Auction Peotone Dec 14th & 27th 6:00 pm; Fairgrounds: Peotone-Wilmington Rd; 708-997-0245 or jerryrossenauctions.com

Free Holiday Party Chicago Dec 14th Noon to 2:30 pm; Commercial Club Playground: 1845 W. Rice St. Arts & Crafts, refreshments, carriage rides and visit with Santa. (312) 742-7558 Chocolate House Making Chicago Dec 14th Eugene Field Park 10:00 am to Noon OR 12:30 to 2:30, 5100 N. Ridgeway Ave; Shabbona Park 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, 6935 W Addison St; Plastic molds are filled with chocolate, cooled and put together and decorated with icing by you! Finished houses are brought home in a cake box. $20. (773) 478-9744

B96 Jingle Bash Rosemont Dec 14th 5:30 pm; Horizon: 6920 N Mannheim Rd; $30-$125, $20 Parking. 800-745-3000

Meet Mrs. Claus Minooka Dec 14th 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm; Village of Minooka: 121 E McEvilly Rd; meet Mrs. Claus in the Community Room of the Village of Minooka where you will enjoy cocoa, cookies, craft and stories with Santa's favorite helper! 815-467-2151 Bulls vs. Toronto Raptors Dec 14th 7:00 pm; United Center: 1901 W. Madison St. $38-$290 depending on seating & date. (800) 4-NBA-TIX

Bully Goats Gruff New Lenox Dec 14th & 15th 10:30 am; Lincoln Way West: 21701 S Gougar Rd; Enjoy this unique twist on the classic fables! Hilarious liveaction, whimsical sets and colorful costumes entertain children of all ages. $6.

630-932-1555 or absproductions.com

Winter Wonderland Channahon Dec 14 10:00 am to 12:30 pm; Heritage Bluffs Public Golf Club: 24355 W Bluff Rd; pet & get a photo with the real reindeer, hear carolers, get horse drawn carriage rides, participate in a candy cane hunt & more.

(815) 467-7275 The Nutcracker Aurora Dec 14th & 15th 2:00 pm, Dec 14th 7:00 pm; Prisco: 150 W Illinois Ave; At a Christmas Eve party, Clara is given a nutcracker doll that leads her into a dream world after a fierce battle with the Mouse King. The Sugarplum Fairy rewards them with a celebration of dances. $10. 630-8970516 fvpd@fvpd.net Cooking 101: Paella (18+) Aurora Dec 14th 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm; Eola Com Ctr: 555 S Eola Rd; learn how to cook the rice perfectly. Experiment with different ingredients to create a dish perfect for family and friends. Menu includes paella with lemon aoili. Registration deadline Dec 12th. $89/nonresident, $59/ resident. 630-897-0516 fvpd@fvpd.net

Gingerbread House Mokena Dec 14th ages 4-7 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, ages 8-12 3:00 pm to4:30 pm; Park District: 10925 W La Porte Rd; make your own unique gingerbread house, a dazzling confectionary castle that is an edible decoration. $25/nonresident, $20/resident.

(708) 479-1020

Mannheim Steamroller Aurora Dec 14th 8:00 pm; Paramount Theatre: 23 E Galena Blvd; The alias of composer Chip Davis, Mannheim Steamroller was among the pioneers of neo-classical electronic music, emerging as one of the driving forces behind the new age phenomenon. $108 to $142. (630) 896-6666 Winter Solstice Craft Beer Fest Oak Forest Dec 14th 3:00 pm; Blarney Stone: 15400 S Cicero Ave; 80+ Beers to choose from, 30+ Breweries Represented. $25/ Advance, $35/ Door. Includes 10 Beer Sample Tickets & 2 Food Sample Tickets, $1/ Add’l Beer Sample Tickets (708) 535-4800 Holiday Rockin’ Rock Climbing Camp (ages 7-12) Warrenville Dec 14th 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm; Vertical Endeavors Climbing Walls, 28141 Diehl Rd; Parents, get some holiday shopping in while your kids enjoy rock climbing and pizza. $68 nonresident, $45 resident. 630-8485000 napervilleparks.org

Santa’s Workshop Utica Dec 14th & 21st Noon to 1:30 pm, OR Dec 21st 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm; Starved Rock: 178 Rte 71; Everyone will start this event with a visit to Santa’s house where you will get a photo of your child w/ Santa, make 2 craft projects, wrap them gift & make a wish list for Santa. $17. 815-220-7386.

The Christmas That Almost Wasn't Naperville Dec 14th 10:00 am; Wentz Hall: 171 E Chicago Ave; The Stage Details: The magic of Christmas comes to us year after year. But, for those behind the sparkle of Christmas, the planning isn't always so easy. "The Christmas That Almost Wasn't" provides a special behind-the-scenes peek at the hustle, bustle, and near disasters of the Christmas season. finearts.northcentralcollege.edu.

Holiday Mansion Tours Naperville Dec 14th & 15th 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm; Naper Settlement: 523 S Webster St; The beautifully decorated Martin Mitchell Mansion, listed on the National Register of Historic Places decked out in full Victorian splendor during the holiday season. Take a guided tour of the two-story Mansion and Carriage House 630.420.6010

Sports Collectible Show Orland Park Dec 14th 9:00 am to 2:00 pm; Civic Center: 14750 Ravinia Ave; NASCAR, sport toys, cards, and much more will be available for sale. 708-423-1758 Breakfast w/ Santa (under 7) Homewood Dec 14th ages 9:00 am to 10:00

Fox River Harley Davidson Open House St Charles Dec 14th; Fox River HarleyDavidson: 131 S Randall Rd; Holiday Open House Join us for this awesome opportunity to revel in holiday spirit amongst chrome and Milwaukee steel.

Food, Drinks, and Music will be abundantly available to get you in the Ho Ho Holiday Spirit! 630-584-8000 info@windycityhd.com foxriverhd.com

Jingle Bell 10K/5K Run/Walk Chicago Dec 14th Registration: 7:00 am, Race: 9:00 am; Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum: 2430 N Cannon Dr; benefits arthritis research. 10K: $45/early, $55/day of, 5K: $25.early, $45/day of, Youth $15.404-872-7100 or arthritis.org

Sunday

15-Dec

Free Animal Encounters Aurora Dec 15th 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm; Red Oaks: 2343 S River St; Learn more about the animals that call Red Oak their home. No need to register. Parents must accompany their children. Theme: Coyotes

DePaul vs. Chicago State Rosemont Dec 15th 3:30 pm; Horizon: 6920 N Mannheim Rd, $9-$55, $13 parking. 800745-3000 Blackhawks vs. Los Angeles Kings Dec 15th 6:00 pm; United Center: 1901 W Madison. $45- $457. (312) 455-4500

"Most Wonderful Time of the Year" Naperville Dec 15th 6:00 pm; Wentz Hall: 171 E. Chicago Ave The Beat Details: Not quite ready to Haul out the Holly? Wild and wonderful evening of cabaret . "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year" is filled with songs you'd expect and some you definitely don't, including "Merry Christmas, Darling," "Silent Night" and "Keep Your Stinking Wonderland." finearts.northcentralcollege.edu.

Daddy Boot Camp Naperville Dec 15th 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm; Edward Hospital: 801 S Washington, Talk w/ veteran dads about what to expect during labor, after delivery, & the baby’s 1st weeks/ months postpartum & ways to smooth the "rough patches" in the path for dads, moms, & new babies! $15. 630-527-6363

Grandparenting Naperville Dec 15th 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm; Edward Hospital: 801 S Washington; learn what's changed recently regarding care of a newborn, including car seat safety. You can brush up on your babycare skills and get tips for developing your grandparenting skills. $5 (630) 527-6363

Walneck's Motorcycle Swap Meet St Charles Dec 15th 8:00 am to 3:00 pm; Fairgrounds: 525 Randall Rd; Swap meet with American, British, Japanese, Euro, Dirt Bikes, parts, used and new, Leather, Patches & Sewing,T-Shirts and

5K Reindeer Run Minooka Chicago Dec 15th Registration: 7:00 am to 8:45 am, Race: 9:00 am; Ellis Equestrian Ctr: 13986 McKanna Rd; $25/early, $35/day of 815 475-4035 or info@ellishec.com

‘Holiday Harmonies’ Performance Frankfort Dec 14th 3:00 pm, Lincoln East Fine Arts Center: 201 Colorado Ave. $14/adults, $12/students/ seniors. (815) 469-1010 or (708) 479-1863 Coal City “Footnotes” Shorewood Dec 15th 3:30 pm; Timbers: 1100 N River Rd; The choir consists of school students ranging in grade level from freshman to senior. Approximately 100 students try out for the choir every year. The show choir performs at events all across Chicagoland ranging from The Lighting of Michigan Avenue Parade to the Palmer House Hilton. 815-609-0669

Monday

16-Dec

Young Artists (ages 8-12) Mokena Dec 16th – Jan 20th 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm; Park District: 10925 W La Porte Rd; experiment with clay, tempera paints, water colors, abstracts and much more. $57/nonresident, $52/resident. (708) 479-1020 Bulls vs. Orlando Magic Dec 16th 7:00 pm; United Center: 1901 W. Madison St. $38-$290 depending on seating & date.

(800) 4-NBA-TIX

Kid’s Kitchen with Kathy (ages 6-14) Bolingbrook Dec 16th 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm; DDC: 30 E Briarcliff Rd; learn how to prepare great food and sample what you create. Theme: TBA. $20/nonresident, $13/ resident. (630) 739-1700

Cooking 101: Holiday Cocktail Party Appetizers (18+) Aurora Dec 16th 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm; Eola Com Ctr: 555 S Eola Rd; Menu includes smoked salmon & fingerling potatoes, mini spanakopita, Moroccan lamb skewers w/ mint & parsley yogurt sauce & caramelized onion, goat cheese and prosciutto pizzettes.

Registration deadline Dec 14th. $89/nonresident, $59/ resident. 630-897-0516 fvpd@fvpd.net Delicious Delights for the Holidays (ages 3.5-9) Frankfort Dec 16th 5:45 pm to 7:45 pm; Founders: 140 Oak St; make a no-bake treat and while it’s chilling in the refrigerator, the children will enjoy a Christmas story and sing Christmas carols. $24/ nonresident, $19/resident (815) 469-9400

Abracadabra Magic Class (Ages 5 - 12) Lemont Dec 16th 6:00 pm to 7:40 pm; Centennial Com. Ctr: 16028 W 127th St; learn tricks that involve cards, ropes, coins, mind-reading, and more. While the tricks may appear difficult, you'll discover that they are quick to learn and easy to perform. $26/nonresident, $20/resident.

(630) 257-6787 Early Bird Boot Camp Lockport Monday, Wednesday, Friday Dec 16th 5:30 am to 6:30 am; Challenge Fitness: 2021 Lawrence Ave; includes body-weight exercises that burns fat quickly, boots endurance, and builds lean muscle mass so you can get the results you want.

Some resistance equipment may be used throughout the class as well. $85/nonmember, $75/member. (815) 838-0803 High Impact Presentations Downers Grove Dec 16th 8:30 am to 5:00 pm;

Christmas w/ Frank Utica Dec 16th & 17th 11:30 am to 2:45 pm, Dec 16th 5:00 pm to 8:45 pm; Starved Rock: 178 Rte 71; Get into the holiday spirit while listening to the smooth voice of Peter Oprisko as Frank Sinatra. Enjoy your favorite Christmas songs and some of Frank’s original hits. $32/matinee & lunch, $47/dinner, wine tasting & show 815220-7386.

A John Tesh Christmas St Charles Dec 16th 7:00 pm; Arcada Theatre: 105 E. Main St; John Tesh is a lover of the classics, Sinatra and big band sound. His smooth, velvety vocals bring back Old Hollywood in this special engagement. $39-$59 630-962-7000 oshows.com Peter Oprisco Concert Romeoville Dec 15th 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm; Senior Star at Weber Place: 605 S Edward Dr. (815) 556-2487

Holiday Meals Naperville Dinner Dec 16th 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm; Sides: Dec 17th 11:00 am to 2:00 pm; Sur La Table: 55 S Main St, Dinner: learn main dishes the flavors of which that never go out of style, and find out smart entertaining tips. $59. Sides: Learn how to make delicious appetizers, side items, and dessert to compliment your meal perfectly. $69.

800-243-0852

Tuesday

17-Dec

Kanye West Concert Chicago Dec 17th & 18th 7:30 pm; United Center: 1901 W. Madison St; West us hailed as as "a visionary who's managed to tweak the serial rhythms that dictate so much of our pop culture diet. $39.50-$199.50 (312) 455-4500

Beeswax Candle Crafts Crest Hill Dec 17th 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm; Library: 20670 Len Kubinski Dr; adults are welcome to make their own beeswax candle. This is s super easy, yet useful craft. Give it as a gift, or keep it for yourself! 815-552-4280 abyrne@whiteoaklibrary.org QB Training For Small Business Owners Crest Hill Dec 17th 9:00 am to 1:00 pm; 1203 Theodore St; $147. (630) 6186008 or trainingquickbooks.com

Wednesday

18-Dec

Chicago Wolves vs. Hamilton Bulldogs Rosemont Dec 18th 7:00 pm; Horizon: 6920 N Mannheim Rd; $12-$53. Parking $13. 800-745-3000

DePaul vs. Houston Baptist Rosemont Dec 18th 8:00 pm; Horizon: 6920 N Mannheim Rd, $9-$55, $13 parking. 800745-3000 Bully Goats Gruff Palos Hills Dec 9th – 11th 10:30 am; MVCC: 9000 W College Pkwy, Enjoy this unique twist on the classic fables! Hilarious live-action, whimsical sets and colorful costumes entertain children of all ages. $9, group rates available. 630-932-1555 or absproductions.com

Thursday

19-Dec

A Christmas Carol Joliet Dec 19th 7:30pm; Rialto: 15 E Van Buren St; Ebenezer Scrooge, a most unrepentant, miserly fellow, is made to see the light as he survives visits by the ghosts of Past, Present and Future. This production is filled with many of the most beloved traditional carols of the season. $20-$48.

815-726-6600 Bret Michaels Joliet Dec 19th 9:00 pm; Mojoes: 22 W Cass St; 21+ to drink; $30/early, $35/ door. (630) 608-8884

Holiday Art Spree Chicago Dec 19th & 20th, normal business hours; James R. Thompson Center, 100 W. Randolph St; 25 Artisans display and demonstrate their technique. Meet the artisans and browse one-of-a-kind fine craft. 312-8145321 or email mlacina@museum.state.il.us Del Bergeson Orchestra Shorewood Dec 19th 1:30 pm; Timbers: 1100 N River Rd ; “Christmas Ballroom Dance” at the Timbers of Shorewood retirement community Members of the orchestra are 25+ year music professionals, each with a deep passion for music and entertaining. Several members are music instructors teaching at the university level. 815-609-0669

Friday

20-Dec

Donny & Marie Christmas Rosemont Dec 20th 8:00 pm; Horizon: 6920 N Mannheim Rd; $49.50-$125, Parking $20. 800.745.3000

Blackhawks vs. Vancouver Canucks Dec 20th 7:00 pm; United Center: 1901 W Madison. $45- $457. (312) 455-4500

Madrigal Dinner by Joliet Drama Guild Joliet Dec 20th & 21st 7:00 pm, Dec 22nd 1:00 pm; Bicentennial Park: 201 W. Jefferson St @ Bluff St; Enjoy a full sitdown meal w/ live music, singing, juggling, jesters and more. 877-JDG (534)-1933 or auditions@jolietdramaguild.org jolietdramaguild.org

The Magical Music of Disney Joliet Dec 20th 8:00pm; Rialto Square Theatre: 102 N Chicago; Music from early classics to recent releases will take you on a musical journey to far off places where the stories, tales, and myths of many cultures have originated. Be amazed and entertained as animated images are synchronized with music to transport you to your favorite Disney moments! $20-$59.

815-726-6600 The Flat Cats Concert Joliet Dec 20th 9:30 pm; Hollywood Casino: 777 Hollywood Blvd; plays a range of vintage and modern music rooted in the hottest swinging jazz and blues, contemporary classics, and timeless standards. Tickets on eventbrite.com (815) 744-9400

Nuncrackers St Charles Dec 20th – 22nd, call for times; Steel Beam Theatre: 111 W Main St; The Nunsense Christmas musical. 630-587-8521 or steelbeamtheatre.com

Saturday

21-Dec

Crystal Lake Fall Gun Show Dec 21st 8:00 am to 1:00 pm; Holiday Convention Ctr: 800 S Rt 31; $5. (815) 385-1982 or dandjguns1911@att.net

Zurko Promotions Flea Market Wheaton Ongoing 3rd Saturday 8:00 am to 3:00 pm; Fairgrounds: 2015 Manchester Rd; Antique & Flea Market featuring 1000's Treasures: $5/general , $10/from 6 am to 8:00 am 715526-9769 Wolves vs. Grand Rapids Griffins Rosemont Dec 21st 7:00 pm; Horizon: 6920 N Mannheim Rd; $12-$53. Parking $13. 800-745-3000

Bulls vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Dec 21st 7:00 pm; United Center: 1901 W. Madison St. $38-$290 depending on seating & date. (800) 4-NBA-TIX Brunch with Santa Lockport Dec 21st 8:30 am to 10:00 am OR 11:00 am to 12:30 pm; Prairie Bluff Public Golf Club: 19433 Renwick Rd; Come make a holiday memory sharing brunch with Santa.

Adults: $15 nonresident, $12 resident, Youth: $12/nonresident, $9/resident.

Breakfast with Santa Utica Dec 21st 8:30 am to 11:30 am; Starved Rock: 178 Route 71; Join the jolliest man of the season for a breakfast buffet, be treated to “Magic by Cory,” and “Grace,” a white tailed deer. Adults: $13.50 Under 10:

$9.95 Early reservations are a must.

800-868-7625 ext. 386

Dark Days Of Christmas w/The Letter Black Concert Steger Dec 21st 4:30 pm; Another Hole in the Wall: 3236 Union Ave; Opening acts: Righteous Vendetta, Echoes of Ruin; The Awakening, Forgetting Last Monday, Escape The Paradigm, The Trademarked; $11/early, $13/door. .(708) 754-9780

The Little Mermaid Aurora Dec 21st 10:30 am: Fox Valley Repertory: 4051 E Main St In a magical kingdom under the sea, a young mermaid longs to leave her ocean home & marry her price. But first, she’ll have to defy her father & make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula. $15/adults, $10/ children (630) 584-6342 or foxvalleyrep.org.

‘Family Pops Concert’ Frankfort Dec 21st Lincoln-Way North Performing Arts Ctr: 19900 S Harlem Ave; The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra, led by Music Director David Danzmayr, performs Disney classics. From Aladdin to The Little Mermaid, hear and see Disney favorites like never before. $35-$55. 708-481-7774

Sunday

22-Dec

Wolves vs. Milwaukee Admirals Rosemont Dec 18th 7:00 pm; Horizon: 6920 N Mannheim Rd; $12-$53. Parking $13.

800-745-3000 Candlelight Christmas Service Plainfield Dec 22nd 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm OR 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm; LifeSpring Community Church, 14735 Wood Farm Rd; Join us for a special celebration to welcome our savior into the world! 815-325-5483

Breakfast With Santa St Charles Dec 22nd 2013, 8:30 am to 11:30 am. Hotel Baker, 100 W Main St; The Haps Details: It is a buffet style breakfast. Santa and one of his elf’s will be at Hotel Baker to take pictures with the kids. $21/adults, $16/children. 630-584-2100 V is for Villains Self Chicago Dec 22nd 8:30 pm; House of Blues: 329 N. Dearborn; w/ El Famous, 2nds to Serenity, & Savior; $10/early, $12/door. (312) 9232000 Billy King Band Concert Tinley Park Dec 22nd 4:00 pm; Cuzin's: 17060 Oak Park Ave. (708) 633-1144

Angel Band Christmas Tour Homer Glen Dec22 9:40 am; Eagle Rock Community Church: 14367 W 159th St; Andrew joins special guest singer-songwriter Julie Lee + Eagle Rock musicians for The Angel Band Christmas Tour @ Eagle Rock Community Church! ercc.org/ or andrew-greer.com/ Community Dinner Shorewood Dec 22nd 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm; call for location. Join your Maximized Living Doctor and others from your community for a delicious dinner and learn new ways to maximized your implementation of the 5 Essentials into your life. 815-744-2244 or restorationchiro@gmail.com

Monday

23-Dec

Blackhawks vs. New Jersey Devils Dec 23rd 7:00 pm; United Center: 1901 W Madison. $45- $457. (312) 455-4500

Winter Break Camp Channahon 8:00 am to 6:00 pm; Skateland Rec Ctr: 24856 W Eames St; Dec 23rd Holiday Crafters, Dec 26th: Game Day; Dec 27th: Glow in the Dark fun; Dec 30th: Animal Antics; Jan 2nd: Wild West, Jan 3rd: Magic of Disney; included: crafts, movies, games, & more. Registration Deadline: Dec 19th. Daily: $32/nonresident, $22/resident. (815) 467-7275 ACT Practice Test Channahon Dec 23rd 9:00 am to 1:00 pm; ACC: 24856 W Eames St; get a firsthand experience of what will be thrown at you on test day by taking our practice test w/ actual test conditions including timing, rules, and question structure. Bring #2 pencils and a calculator, & a healthy snack. $7/ nonresident, $5/resident. (815) 467-7275

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Santa’s Bedtime Stories (ages 1-8) Woodridge Dec 15th 6:00 pm to 6:45 pm OR 7:15 pm to 8:00 pm; Park District: 2600 Center Dr; Dress in your pajamas and slippers and join Santa and his elves for some holiday fun, including a candy cane hunt, story time, and a bedtime snack of cookies and milk, & pictures with Santa. $13/nonresident, $9/ resident. (630) 353-3300

Rudolph Ramble 8K & Donner Dash Dec 15th Race: 9:00 am, Kid’s Donner Dash: 10:00 am; Lincoln Park 2045 NLincoln Park W; Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, formerly Children's Memorial Hospital. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy when you come to the race. Race@FleetFeetChicago.com

Woodland Corporate Tower: 1333 Butterfield Rd, Ste 140; Whether you are persuading colleagues, selling a client or energizing a team, the power of your presentation makes the difference between success and failure. $1,995 630-390-6050 ‘Blue Christmas’ Morris Dec 16th 7:00 pm; First United Methodist Church: 118 W Jackson St; service may help with the hurting during the Holiday season. All are welcome. For more information, please contact the church 815-942-0809

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Breakfast with Santa Lemont Dec 15th 9:00 am to Noon; Centennial Com. Ctr: 16028 W 127th St; Join Snoopy, Lucy, Charlie Brown & friends for a “Charlie Brown Christmas.” Enjoy a breakfast buffet prepared by our resident chefs w/ your breakfast favorites. Early: $13.50 Non-Resident, $9 Resident. Door: $14.50 Non-Resident$10 Resident. (630) 257-6787

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am OR 10:15 am to 11:15 am; Irwin Community Center: 18120 Highland Ave; Music, merriment and wishes for holiday toys will be found at this event for children & their parents. Enjoy doughnuts, milk and orange juice. $12/ nonresident, $8/resident 708-957-7275

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Holiday Hoopla (ages 5-12) New Lenox Monday, Thursday, Friday Dec 23rd – 27th OR Dec 30th – Jan 3rd 9:00 am to 4:00 pm; CORE: 16050 W 127th St; included: games, crafts, and sports. Bring a lunch, swim suit and towel daily. $144/nonresident, $96/resident. (630) 257-6787 Winter Wonder Camp (grades 1-5) Woodridge Dec 23rd, 26th & 27th IR Dec 30th, Jan 2nd & 3rd 9:00 am to 4:30 pm; Park District: 2600 Center Dr; enjoy a variety of activities including games, arts & crafts, sports & field trips! Bring a sack lunch, beverage and additional snack each day. Registration Deadline Dec 17th & 23rd. $193/nonresident, $129/resident. Before/after camp avail for an add’l fee. (630) 353-3300 Winter Break Rock Climbing Camp (ages 7-12) Orland Park Monday, Thursday, Friday Dec 23rd – 27th 10:00 am to Noon; Sportsplex: 11351 W 159th St; This camp will include climbing commands, knot tying, use of the belay device, and climbing techniques. Games and competitions will also be part of the camp. $53/ nonresident, $35/resident, $30/members. 708-403-6100 Dodgeball Camp Orland Park Dec 23rd – 27th ages 6-9 12:30 pm to 2:00, ages 10-12 2:15 pm to 3:45 pm; Sportsplex: 11351 W 159th St; Warm up your arms for the exciting, fun, and safe game of dodgeball. Rules, skills, and strategies are all covered in this camp. $50/ nonresident, $33/resident, $28/members.

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Christmas @ the Brewery Dec 23rd 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm; Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery: 1035 Sterling Ave; included: music, holiday magic, horse-drawn carriage rides for our diners & visit w/ Santa. 708-957-2739 New Takes on Old Holiday Favorites Frankfort Dec 23rd; Mariano's: 21011 S La Grange Rd; Presented by: Dietitian Peggy Balboa Get a new take on green bean casserole using Brad’s Organic Onions, minimize your pie with Pumpkin Pie Bites, or cut the sugar by spicing up your sweet potatoes. (815) 464-3376

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Christmas Eve. The eve of the day that Christ’s birth is celebrated. Check out this area’s church services. Many are candlelight and family friendly.

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Merry Christmas! Today is the day that Christians celebrate the birthday of Jesus Thursday

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WWE Live Hoiday Tour Rosemont Dec

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Winter Break Chess Camp (Ages 6-13) Bolingbrook Dec 26th 9:00 am to Noon; ACC: 201 Recreation Dr; participants will learn cool new strategies at the appropriate level from a renowned Chess Scholars coach. Each class will consist of a fun interactive teaching period and guided practice time. Registration deadline Dec 20th. $179/ nonresident, $119/resident. (630) 739-1700 Nature Bingo Batavia Dec 26th 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm; Red Oaks: 2343 S River St; All are invited to come out to the nature center for some good old-fashioned fun.

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630-897-0516 fvpd@fvpd.net Winter Break Chess Scholars Camp (Ages 5 - 12) Lemont Dec 26th – 28th 9:00 am to Noon Centennial Com. Ctr: 16028 W 127th St; participants will learn cool new strategies through interactive teaching period and guided practice time. $151/nonresident, $116/resident.

(630) 257-6787 Strategy for Kids (Ages 6 - 11) Lemont Dec 26th – 28th 9:00 am to Noon; Centennial Com. Ctr: 16028 W 127th St; help your child to develop logic, problem solving, & planning skills. Children will learn new skill based games. Both team and individual games will be played. $111/nonresident, $85/resident. (630) 257-6787

Digital Photography Tinley Park Dec 26th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm; Rec Ctr: 17500 Duvan Dr; learn digital camera basics, including pictures as pixels, memory, resolution and exposure control, as well as give you an in-depth brand-specific explanation of how your camera works. $73 Non-resident $56 Resident. (708) 342-4255 Volleyball Camp Orland Park Dec 26th & 27th; Sportsplex: 11351 W 159th St; grades 1-4 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm $45/nonresident, $30/resident; grades 5-8 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm, $68/nonresident, $45/resident. 708-403-6100

Details for Moviemaking-2 Day camp (ages 6-10) Plainfield Dec 26th & 27th 9:30 am to 11:15 am; Rec Admin Center: 23729 W Ottawa St; moviemaking minicamp where students will make their very own animated movie, create scripts, build their own scenes, and film their movies using Stop-Motion animation techniques, storyboarding and creating special effects. (815)436-8812 Frank Rossi Entertains Shorewood Dec 26th 6:30 pm; Timbers: 1100 N River Rd; Rossi plays a Roland RD 300 SX digital piano and both an Italo American and an Imperial accordion. He plays many solo jobs and also has his own jazz standard duo. His favorite accordion

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Harlem Globetrotters Rosemont Dec 27th 2:00 pm OR 7:00 pm; Horizon: 6920 N Mannheim Rd; $25-$173, Parking $20. 800-745-3000

Foxy Shazam Concert Joliet Dec 27th 7:30 pm; opening acts: Ideamen, OD Jo Cost $17/early, $20/door; Simultaneous concert Zach Myers 7:00 pm; $12/early, $14/door. Mojoes: 22 W Cass St; 21+ to drink; (630) 608-8884 Small Business Coalition Bolingbrook Dec 27th 7:30 am to 9:00 am; Quality Inn, aka AmericInn Lodge & Suites: 175 W Remington Blvd; To develop an open forum roundtable discussion for small business owners covering a variety of topics faced by your business each day & provide this resource to each other by sharing common obstacles, best practices and resources. 630-226-8420

Zeds Dead Concert (21+) Chicago Dec 27th 8:00 pm to 1:30 am; Aragon Ballroom: 1106 W Lawrence Ave; Opening Acts: Madeon, Aragon. $30/early, $35/door. Add’l fees may apply. 773598-0852

The Walk-Ins Concert Orland Park Dec 27th, call for times; Crystal Tree Golf Course: 10700 W 153rd St; (708) 4033000

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28-Dec

Trans-Siberian Orchestra Rosemont Dec 28th 3:00 pm OR 8:00 pm; Horizon: 6920 N Mannheim Rd; $40-$71, Parking $20. 800-745-3000 Blackhawks vs. Colorado Avalanche Dec 28th 7:00 pm; United Center: 1901 W Madison. $45- $457. (312) 455-4500

Bulls vs. Dallas Mavericks Dec 28th 7:00 pm; United Center: 1901 W. Madison St. $38-$290 depending on seating & date. (800) 4-NBA-TIX

Pre-New Years Celebration w/ Diva Montell Solo Woodridge Dec 28th 7:00 pm; 6310 S Rt 53; join us for a great celebration just a few days early. (630)8521000 suparossawoodridge.com Holiday Jam with Kem, Faith Evans, and El Debarge Chicago Dec 28th 8:00 pm; Arie Crown Theater: 2301 S Lake Shore Dr. $109 - $250. (312) 791-6000

Zed’s Dead Concert (18+) Chicago Dec 28th 7:00 pm; Aragon Ballroom: 1106 W Lawrence; opening acts: RL GRIME;$35$45. 773-598-0852 The Walk Ins Concert Tinley Park Dec 28th call for times; J.W. Holstiens: 17358 Oak Park Ave; (708) 429-7000 Eric Lambert Concert Joliet Dec 28th

9:00 pm; Chicago Street Pub: 75 N Chicago St. (815) 727-7171 chicagost.com

Sunday

29-Dec

Bears vs. Packers Dec 29th Noon; Soldier Field: 1410 Museum Campus Dr; 29-$420. (312) 235-7000 Souvenir City w/ Special Guests Chicago Dec 29th 5:00 pm; House of Blues: 329 N Dearborn; $10/early, $12/advance.

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Teddy Lee Orchestra Willowbrook Dec 29th 2:00 pm; Willowbrook Ballroom: 8900 S Archer Ave; 708-839-1000 Chico Smorgallees Jazz Ensemble New Lenox Dec 29th 4:30 pm; VFW Hall: 323 Old Hickory Rd. (815) 4858369

New Year’s Party Before the Party Orland Park Dec 29th Noon – 3:00 pm; Whole Foods: 15260 S LaGrange RoadPop out the bubbly!! It’s time to celebrate another great year. Join us as we bring out our best for you to try, including sumptuous cheese and chocolate, sparkling wines and cider, grab-and-go appetizers and more. Rock out in great foodie style this New Year! (708) 3641350 Festive French Macarons Naperville Dec 29th 10:00 am to 1:00 pm; Sur La Table: 55 S Main St; learn professional tips and tricks for creating your own bakery-quality macarons at home, including: peppermint, sweet ginger and dark chocolate. $69. 800-243-0852 or surlatable.com Get a 6 -pack (16+) Plainfield (By appointment) Hometown Fitness: 16108 S Rt 59; Not dropping the pounds? We have the Rd map to success! Hire a nutrition coach and personal trainer for 4 weeks and see a healthy new you! 3 Sessions with a nutritionist. 3 Sessions with a Personal Trainer. The perfect 6 Pack. $150/resident, $180/nonresident.

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Blue Man Group (ongoing) Chicago Briar St Theatre: 3133 N Halsted St Chicago; theatrical shows and concerts featuring music, comedy and muldia; recorded music and scores for film and television; TV appearances. All of the organization's appearances star a trio of performers called Blue Men, who appear to have blue skin and no hair or ears.

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Blackhawks vs. Los Angeles Kings Dec 30th; 7:00 pm; United Center: 1901 W Madison. $45- $457.

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derman or Batman in this class. Create story-boards and scripts, design sets using Legos & other props, use digital cameras for filming & special effects. $66/nonresident, $44/resident. (630) 739-1700

Winter Wildlife Hike (6+) Batavia Dec 30th 10:00 am to 11:15 am; Red Oaks: 2343 S River St; Not all animals sleep in the winter! This program will reveal who’s awake & active during the cold winter months. Participants will also learn about different strategies for surviving the cold. $5/nonresident, $3/resident.

630-897-0516 fvpd@fvpd.net Super Hero Moviemaking (ages 7-12) Channahon Dec 30th 9:00 am – Noon; ACC: 24856 W Eames St; create a stopmotion animation movie featuring Spiderman or Batman in this class. Create story-boards and scripts, design sets using Legos & other props, use digital cameras for filming & special effects. $66/nonresident, $44/resident. (815) 467-7275 Simple Machines Build-A-Thon for Jr. Engineers (ages 8-12) Frankfort Dec 30th 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm; Founders: 140 Oak St; budding engineers will choose and build their own projects while learning about simple machines & learning concepts of pulleys, levers, wheels, & gears. $30 (815) 469-9400 Gentle Tai Chi Tinley Park Mondays Dec 30th – Feb 3rd 11:00 am to Noon; Rec Ctr: 17500 Duvan Dr; form that has been modified for people who have special physical considerations, such as knee/back pain, arthritis, fibromyalgia or stroke recovery. $85 Non-resident, $65 Resident. (708) 342-4255

Skyhawks Multi-Sports Camp (ages 814) Orland Park Monday, Thursday, Friday Dec 30th – Jan 3rd 9:00 am to Noon; Sportsplex: 11351 W 159th St; introduce young athletes to a baseball, basketball, football, soccer, volleyball & more. $98/nonresident, $65/resident.

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