EVENTS
ONGOING 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. “I LOVE YOU, You’re Perfect, Now Change,” through June 15, Theatre of Western Springs, 4284 Hampton Ave., Western Springs. A hilarious look at personal relationships, with all-too-relatable scenarios of dating, romance and marriage. Several actors take on the lives of more than 20 characters as they face the trials and tribulations of dealing with the opposite sex. Cost: $11. Information: www.theatrewesternsprings.com or 702-246-4043. “CABARET,” June 13 to 29, Meiley-Swallow Hall, 31 S. Ellsworth St., Naperville. Brightside Theatre Artistic Director Jeffrey Cass stages the multi Tony and Olivier Award winning musical. Cost: $20-$24. Tickets: www.brightsidetheatre.com or 630-637-7469
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DUPAGE BIRDING CLUB FIELD TRIP, 7:30 a.m. June 11, Lyman Woods, 901 31st St., Downers Grove. Meet in the parking lot in front of the Lyman Woods Interpretive Center, one block east of Highland Avenue on 31st Street. Leader: Joan Campbell, 630-337-2605 or peachjmc@gmail.com. Participation is free and all skill levels are welcome, including beginners and children ages 10 and up. Appropriate footwear, insect repellent, sunscreen and drinking water are recommended for each outing. Information: dupagebirding.org. WEDNESDAY WALKING CLUB, 8 a.m. June 11, Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Choose a route through the museum grounds, with a longer circuit option along the Riverwalk. Sign in at the Pre-Emption House Tavern. Registration: 630-4206010. Information: www.napersettlement.com. MODERN ARCHITECTURE, 9 a.m. June 11, Benedictine University Center for Lifelong Learning, 1832 Centre Point Circle, Naperville. Study the various styles and movements from Modernism through Post-Modernism. Learn about some of the architects of the period (Gropius, Wright, Sullivan, Rietveld, Aalto) and their contributions.Cost: $48. Information: www. ben.edu/CLL. WWII AND THE PACIFIC, 10:45 a.m. June 11, Benedictine University Center for Lifelong Learning, 1832 Centre Point Circle, Naperville. This class will address some of the major campaigns as well as war-related incidents. We will include Japanese POW camps, Pearl Harbor, the Bataan Death March,
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HORSE-DRAWN HAYRIDES WHERE: Danada Equestrian Center, 3S507 Naperville Road, Wheaton WHEN: Departing every 45 minutes from noon to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through June COST & INFO: All ages can enjoy a tour through prairies and woodlands, while learning about the historic preserve. Passengers also can meet the horses before and after each excursion. The 30-minute rides depart from the main stable, and cost $5 per person for ages 13 and older, and $2 for ages 5 to 12; they are free for younger riders. People pay the driver on a firstcome basis with cash or check. Group rides can be arranged. Call 630-668-6012 or visit www.dupageforest.org. Japanese and American war strategies, cultural assumptions, atrocities, kamikazes, guerrilla warfare, and Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Cost: $48. Information: www.ben.edu/CLL. STORYTIME, 11 a.m. June 11, Barnes & Noble Oakbrook, 297 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook. A popular children’s book, followed by coloring or a craft. Information: store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/store/2361. U.S. NATIONAL PARKS, 12:30 p.m. June 11, Benedictine University Center for Lifelong Learning, 1832 Centre Point Circle, Naperville. Learn about our national parks’ challenges and history. This class will provide the history of the National Park Service and the geology behind some of the more interesting parks. The class will be co-taught via Skype with a National Park Ranger assigned to Denali National Park in Alaska. Cost: $48. Information: www.ben.edu/CLL. OUR ENVIRONMENT: PROBLEMS TO SOLUTIONS, 2:15 p.m. June 11, Benedictine University Center for Lifelong Learning, 1832 Centre Point Circle, Naperville. The class will discuss pollution (air, water, marine), pesticides and our food source, deforestation, mining, invasive species, climate change and energy issues. The focus will be on understanding the issues and the solutions being implemented around the world. Optional: Field trip to Willowbrook Wildlife Center. Cost: $48. Information: www.ben.edu/CLL. FARMERS MARKET AT ST. JOHN’S, 3
p.m. June 11, Farmers Market at St. John’s, 750 Aurora Ave., Naperville. Seasonally fresh vegetables and fruits, meats, eggs, smoked fish, cheese, breads, baked goods, honey, fresh cut flowers, plants, herbs, teas, spices, oils and vinegars, sauces, table linens, jewelry, soaps and other fine offerings from local vendors. Information: www. stjohns-episcopal.com. ROTARY CLUB OF NAPERVILLE/ DOWNTOWN MEETING, 4:44 p.m. June 11, 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. WEDNESDAYS: WOODS & WINE, 5:30 p.m. June 11, The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. Enjoy wine, beer, tapas and live music outdoors. Music by the Neverly Brothers. Information: mortonarb.org or 630-968-0074. WOODRIDGE JUBILEE, June 11 to 15, Woodridge Town Centre, Woodridge Drive and Center Drive, Woodridge. Carnival rides live music and a variety of food. Information: www. woodridgeparks.org/Jubilee.htm. K-9 DEMONSTRATION, 7 p.m. June 11, Oak Brook Public Library, 600 Oak Brook Road, Oak Brook. Officer Andrew Franczak and K-9 Torro will demonstrate the benefits of having a canine team as part of the Oak Brook Police Force. Registration required at 630-368-7733. Information: www.
oak-brook.org/library. LIZ FENTON AND LISA STEINKE, 7 p.m. June 11, Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Welcome authors Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke and their debut novel, “And Your Perfect Life.” Also appearing with them is Tracey Garvis Graves with “Covet.” Information: www.andersonsbookshop.com/event. LISLE KIWANIS CLUB, 7:30 p.m. June 11, Lisle Hilton Hotel, Warrenville Road, Lisle. Information: www.kiwaniscluboflisle.org. BOLINGBROOK PERFORMING ARTS CENTER SUMMER CONCERT SERIES, 7:30 p.m. June 11, Bolingbrook Performing Arts Center, 325 Briarcliff, Bolingbrook. Features a newly designed lighting experience for the stage. Concert and theater spectators can bring their own picnic and/or purchase food and beverages on site. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for guaranteed seating. Information: www.bolingbrook.com. OPEN MIC NIGHT, 8 p.m. June 11, Miss Kitty’s, 634 E. Ogden Ave., Naperville. Information: www.misskittyssaloon. com. TRIVIA NIGHT, 8:30 p.m. June 11, Mullen’s, 3080 Warrenville Road, Lisle. Information: www.mullensbarandgrill. com or 630-505-0240. OPEN MIC NIGHT, 9 p.m. June 11, Ballydoyle in Downers Grove, 5157 Main Street, Downers Grove. Play three songs or 15 minutes. Information: www.ballydoylepub.com.