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WEDNESDAY WALKING CLUB, 8 to 9 a.m. May 14, Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Through Oct. 29. Choose your route through the museum grounds. Sign in at the Pre-Emption House Tavern, log your minutes and then enjoy a healthy treat. Registration and information: 630-420-6010 or www. napersettlement.com. NATURE PLAY SYMPOSIUM, 8:30 a.m. May 14, Burr Ridge Community Center, Harvester Drive, Burr Ridge. Sessions on topics that address research-based, design best practices for creating nature play environments, showcase case examples, and offer workshop activities to discuss challenges, explore design ideas, and offer tips to advocate for your next project. Designed for professionals in the fields of park and recreation, landscape architecture, and education. Lunch, CEU certificates, and educational resources will be provided. Registration: www.gametime.com/ illinois. FREE EYE SCREENING, 9 a.m. May 14, Lisle Library, 777 Front Street, Lisle. For adults 55 and older with a history of diabetes, diabetic retinopathy or macular degeneration. Information: e-clubhouse.org/sites/lisleil. “ALADDIN!,” 10:30 a.m. May 14-16, Philip Lynch Theatre, One University Parkway, Romeoville. Join Aladdin and his trusted pet monkey Yahzoo as they encounter a wacky Genie, win the heart of Princess Jasmine, and work together to save the kingdom from an Evil Sorcerer. For a preschool to fifth grade audience. Running time: About 60 minutes Cost: $6.75-$9. Tickets: 630-932-1555 or www. absproductions.com. LADIES AID OF THE BOHEMIAN HOME, 1 p.m. May 14, Tabor Hills Pavilion, 1327 Crystal Ave., Naperville. Board meeting, 11 a.m. $8 for noon lunch. Information: 630-322-8681. UNITED STATES UNDER REPAIR, 2:15 p.m. May 14, Benedictine University Center for Lifelong Learning, 1832 Centre Point Circle, Naperville. The national debt topped $17 trillion for the first time and is growing. How
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FRANKIE AVALON IN SPOTLIGHT WHERE: Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace WHEN: 1:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, May 19 and 20 COST & INFO: Chart-topping ‘50s and ‘60s superstar of stage and screen Frankie Avalon will perform his greatest hits including “Venus,” “Why,” “De De Dinah,” “Gingerbread,” “Cupid” and “Beauty School Dropout” at Drury Lane Theatre. Tickets cost $65 for the show, and $80 for a lunch-and-concert option. For reservations, call the theater’s box office at 630-530-0111. For more information, visit www.drurylane.com. did we get here? The class will focus on the top issues, their ramifications if left broken, and what we can do to repair it. Cost: $48. Information: www.ben.edu/CLL. ROTARY CLUB OF NAPERVILLE/ DOWNTOWN MEETING, 4:44 p.m. May 14, Hugo’s Frog Bar, 55 S Main St., Naperville. First guest visit is complimentary. All subsequent visits come with a guest fee of $20 to cover beverages and light refreshments. Information: rcndowntown.com. BINGO AT THE LITHUANIAN WORLD CENTER, 5:15 p.m. May 14, Lithuanian World Center, 14911 E 127th St., Lemont. Early bird raffle starting at 5:15 p.m. Bingo and raffle begin at 6:45 p.m., with payouts ranging from $100 to $500. Information: 630-257-8787. MAUREEN CLAFFY FINE ART & BLOODLINE JEWELRY, 6 p.m. May 14 and 15, The Old Gap Building, 121 S. Washington St., Hinsdale. Information: www. maureenclaffy.com. LET’S GET REAL ABOUT BUYING A HOME, 6:30 p.m. May 14, Lower Level Conference Room, 1952 McDowell Road, Naperville. Professionals from the financial planning field, the mortgage industry and real estate brokers will guide you through the process and answer your questions about buying a home. Refreshments will be served. Free. Seating is limited. Information: www.eventbrite.com/e/ lets-get-real-about-buying-a-hometickets-11484355015?aff=efbevent. DOWNERS GROVE TOASTMASTERS MEETING, 7 p.m. May 14, Downers
Grove Village Hall, 801 Burlington Ave., Downers Grove. Information: 630-936-9625 or downersgrovetoastmasters.org. LISLE LIBRARY DISTRICT SEED LIBRARY ORIENTATION, 7 p.m. May 14, Lisle Library District, 777 Front St., Lisle. Heirloom bean, lettuce, pea, pepper, and tomato seeds from our new seed library will be available to borrow. Those who attend an orientation will have access to these seeds and are encouraged to return saved seeds to share in the fall. Information: www.lislelibrary.org. ROLAND LAZENBY, 7 p.m. May 14, Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Basketball journalist Roland Lazenby discusses his book “Michael Jordan: The Life.” Information: www.andersonsbookshop.com/ event/roland-lazenby. LISLE KIWANIS CLUB, 7:30 p.m. May 14, Lisle Hilton Hotel, Warrenville Road, Lisle. Information: www.kiwaniscluboflisle.org. BENET CHORAL CONCERT, 7:30 p.m. May 14, Benet Academy, 2200 Maple Ave., Lisle. Information: www.benet. org. OPEN MIC NIGHT, 8 p.m. May 14, Miss Kitty’s, 634 E. Ogden Ave., Naperville. Information: www.misskittyssaloon. com. TRIVIA NIGHT, 8:30 p.m. May 14, Mullen’s, 3080 Warrenville Road, Lisle. Information: www.mullensbarandgrill. com or 630-505-0240. OPEN MIC NIGHT, 9 p.m. May 14, Ballydoyle in Downers Grove, 5157 Main
St., Downers Grove. Play three songs or 15 minutes. Information: www. ballydoylepub.com.
MAY 15 ADVENTURES OF WOMEN TRAVELING ALONE, 9 a.m. May 15, Benedictine University Center for Lifelong Learning, 1832 Centre Point Circle, Naperville. Tips on efficient packing, finding the right tours, using guide books and mapping out your dream trip. Cost: $48. Information: www.ben.edu/CLL. ACXIOMASTERS TOASTMASTERS, noon May 15, Acxiom Corporation, 3333 S. Finley Road, Downers Grove. Information: 630-944-4948. POLICE STORYTIME, 4:30 p.m. May 15, Oak Brook Public Library, 600 Oak Brook Road, Oak Brook. Oak Brook’s Officer Huff will read a story and teach children about safety. For ages 3 to 8. Registration is required. Information: www.oak-brook.org/library. COLLEGE PLANNING STRATEGIES, 6:30 p.m. May 15, Naperville Public Library - Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. How can you help provide for your child’s education without sacrificing your retirement savings or overburdening your child with debt? Attend a 60-minute educational workshop for parents of high school students. Presented by Inga Theeke of Thrivent Financial. Information: 630-355-8822 ext. 110 or jamie.mccarthy@thrivent.com.
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GARDEN STORY TIME, 11 a.m. Fridays through August, The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Gather in the Children’s Garden amphitheater for story time and fun. Information: 630-968-0074 or www.mortonarb. org. BEAKS ARE BACK, 1 p.m. weekdays in May, The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. Use tools to explore how birds use their beaks to eat. Information: www.mortonarb. org/events/beaks-are-back. Information: 630-968-0074.
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