FAIRY TALE RETOLD
WHERE: Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace WHEN: 10 a.m. various Wednesdays to Fridays, and 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturdays through June 7 COST & INFO: $15 for show only, with buffet packages available; 630-530-0111, www.drurylane.com ABOUT: A musical “Sleeping Beauty” enjoys a magical reimagining at Drury Lane Theatre for Young Adults. It’s directed by Jeff Award winner Tammy Mader, and offers families the opportunity to have breakfast with characters on select performance dates.
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KITCHEN WALK
ORGANIC GARDEN
WHERE: Hummer Park, 4833 Fairview Ave., Downers Grove WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 10 COST & INFO: Varies; www.dgorganicgardeners.blogspot. com, dgorganicgardeners@gmail. com ABOUT: Get a head start on your spring and summer planting with the help of the Downers Grove Organic Gardeners Plant Sale. Club members have been gearing up for their major fundraiser, which features vegetables, herbs, annuals and perennials, including heirloom and native varieties. The club meets the third Wednesday of every month except May, August and December, and also schedules field trips and special events.
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BENEFIT SALE
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WHERE: Evangelical Covenant Church of Hinsdale’s gym, 412 S. Garfield St.; enter through front door at covered walkway WHEN: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, May 9; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 10 COST & INFO: Free admission; www.hinsdalecovenant.com ABOUT: A rummage sale to benefit Hinsdale Covenant Preschool will offer gently used clothing and shoes; toys, books, games; collectibles and antiques; craft goods; electronics; china, glassware, flatware and linens; kitchen appliances and cookware; and furniture, art and lamps. Photo provided
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WHERE: Hinsdale WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, May 9 COST & INFO: $35 in advance, $40 at the door; www.kitchen-walk.com, KitchenWalk@HinsdaleHistory.org ABOUT: Take a peek into five of the hottest kitchens in town at the 10th annual Hinsdale Cooks! Kitchen Walk, a benefit for the Hinsdale Historical Society. Last year’s collection of professionally designed kitchens drew more than 700 visitors, and attracted those looking to be inspired by the latest in kitchen décor, innovative products and design ideas. It’s a prelude to Mother’s Day weekend.
RACE FOR CURE
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WHERE: Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve, Cass Avenue and Northgate Road, Darien WHEN: Check-in at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, May 17 COST & INFO: $30; shawurl.com/1577, 630-908-7430 ABOUT: Run for a good cause at TheraCORE’s 5k Race for a Cure, which will benefit Ronald McDonald House and Hoops for the House. The route for the certified, timed 5k race is along a crushed-stone trail through the scenic Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve. The top male and female runners in each age division will receive an award. Online registration ends May 14; and bags are available May 16 at the TheraCORE clinic in Westmont.
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