and we will provide a light refreshment. 7-8 PM. Goldfish Swim School, Plainfield. goldfishswimschool.com. FITNESS Friday Night Dance Party – Get ready to get your groove on. Dance stylings of Zumba, Werq, Zumba Gold and Dance. 7 - 9 PM. Light refreshments. Fort Hill Activity Center, Naperville. Napervilleparks.org. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16 FAMILY Model Railroad Madness - Meet model train enthusiasts and collectors to learn about the hobby and how model trains work. FREE. Elmhurst History Museum’s Education Center, Elmhurst. elmhursthistory.org. ADULTS Wheatstack’s Dueling Pianos - Join us for a night with great music and food. 21+ 7:30-10:30PM. Wheatstack - A Midwestern Eatery & Tap. Lisle. Register. wheatstacklisle.com/events.html ADULTS Grief and Healing Conference - It’s uplifting, inspirational, spiritual and informational to help the grief and healing process. 9 AM to 5 PM. Chicago-MarriottNaperville. RenewConference.life. FAMILY Bird Walks - Search the woods, fields, and edges of the Arboretum for birds. Walk with an expert guide, to locate and identify species spotted along the way. 8 - 10:30 AM Morton Arboretum, Lisle. mortonarb.org. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 ADULT Ladies Night Out – Make holiday wreaths. Includes supplies, instruction, bow demonstration, wine tasting and small appetizers. 7-9 PM. Glenview Park Golf Club. Register. glenviewparks.org. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21 KIDS Nerf Gun Night - Kids will battle and play fun competitive games. Participants must provide their own Nerf Gun and protective eye-wear. Ages 7-12. 6-7:30 PM. Register. Downers Grove Recreation Center. Dgparks.org. HISTORY Date with History: Battle of the Bulge Author Gregory Fontenot discusses “Loss and Redemption at St Vith: The 7th Armored Division in the Battle of the Bulge.” 7 PM. Free. Cantigny Visitors Center, Wheaton. Cantigny.org.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28 CONCERT – Millennium Carillon Thanksgiving Day Recital – Seasonal Bell recital. Noon. Millennium Carillon in Moser Tower and Visitor Center, Naperville. Napervilleparks.org.
For Holiday Events see the ‘‘Out & About” section in this issue! FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29 FAMILY Black Friday Family Hike - Explore what happens to the trees, animals and insects in the fall. End adventure with roasting marshmallows over a fire. 1 - 2:30 PM. $14, includes Arboretum admission. Morton Arboretum, Lisle. Mortonarb.org. CONCERT – Millennium Carillon Holiday Concert – Seasonal Bell recital. Noon. Millennium Carillon in Moser Tower and Visitor Center, Naperville. Napervilleparks.org.
DECEMBER SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1 SHOP Tropical Fish Swap Meet - GCCA’s Swap Meet is a great place to buy fish, plants, food, equipment and more! 10 AM – 2 PM. $5 and kids under 15 free with adult.
Marriott, Hoffman Estates. gcca.net. HISTORY Military Collectibles Show - You will see items from ALL wars - edged weapons, books, flags, medals, insignia, hats, helmets, artwork and photos. 8 AM – 1 PM. Ramada, Glendale Heights. 10times.com. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3 PETS Santa Paws Pictures - Dress up your pooch for a picture-perfect photo shoot! Santa will be there and his elves will take a picture of you and your pup on his lap. Bloomingdale. Bloomingdaleparks.org. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4 FAMILY Hoot Hike! –Learn about owls - what to look and listen for and then go on a .5-mile hike in search of our feathered friends. 6-7 PM. Isle a la Cache Museum, Joliet. reconnectwithnature.org. HEALTH - DAGN Coffee Klatch – Our Coffee Klatches are informal meetings for parents to meet with the Dyslexia Action Group of Naperville team and other parents who understand the challenges of raising a child with dyslexia. 7-8 PM. Whole Foods, Naperville. dagnaperville.com. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5 HISTORY Date with History: The Ghost Army Author Rick Beyer discusses “The Ghost Army of World War II,” his book on the top-secret Army unit that employed battlefield trickery to gain strategic advantage. 7 PM. Free. Cantigny Visitors Center, Wheaton. Cantigny.org. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 FAMILY Gingerneering – Get in the holiday spirit
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23 ADULTS – Turkey Shoot Softball Tournament. Enjoy a weekend of fun, softball and turkey! Teams compete in a double elimination tournament. Prizes. McCaslin Park, Carol Stream. Register your team. csparks.org. TEENS “The Gobble Games” Minecraft Tourney Come show off your Minecraft talent and compete to win cash prizes, gift cards, and more! Players enjoy food, drink, and snacks provided. 3 -9 PM. NIU, Naperville. eventbrite. com/o/game-is-the-name MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25 KIDS Talkin’ Turkey Parent-Child Activity - Children learn about the wild turkey, listen to stories, sing songs and make a turkey craft. 10 - 11 AM Ages 3 to 5 with adult. Register. Cantigny Visitors Center, Wheaton. Cantigny.org. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26 TWEENS/TEENS Middle School Open Gym / Open Swim- Choose from basketball, dodgeball, volleyball, soccer, swimming, table tennis or a little of each. Concessions. 7-9 PM. Fountain View Recreation Center, Carol Stream. csparks.org November/December 2019
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