NOV | DEC 2018
Community Holiday Events VETERANS DAY BREAKFAST Sunday | November 11 | 9:00 – 11:00 am WHITE PINES GOLF CLUB Free for resident Veterans, their spouse, children or widow. Register at the Deer Grove Leisure Center by November 6.
HOLIDAY MAGIC & TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY Sunday | November 25 | 3:00 – 6:00 pm DOWNTOWN BENSENVILLE FARMSIDE CHRISTMAS Saturday | December 1 | 3:00 – 5:00 pm FISCHER FARM Enjoy a free old-fashioned Christmas at Fischer Farm with music, hayrides, hot chocolate and desserts. BREAKFAST WITH SANTA December 1 & 2 | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm WHITE PINES GOLF CLUB Includes main buffet and special kid friendly buffet. Kids can meet Santa, get their photo taken, and enjoy holiday crafts. Space is limited; reservations required at 630.766.0304 x2. HOLIDAY BEADING Wednesday | December 5 | 7:00 pm | Adults only! BENSENVILLE COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY Crafters will receive a 9-inch wire snowflake form to decorate with their chosen assortment of beads. Doors open at 6:45 pm. Participants will be accepted on a firstcome, first-served basis, and seats cannot be held. HOLIDAY BAND CONCERT Thursday | December 6 | 6:30 pm FENTON HIGH SCHOOL HOLIDAY CARD MAKING Wednesday | December 5 | 6:30 pm AGES 5 years old and up BENSENVILLE COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY Join us for an evening of holiday crafting and cheer. Registration is not required, but supplies and space are limited. HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Friday | December 7 | 4:00 – 7:00 pm BENSENVILLE COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY Please join us for this annual event and celebrate the holidays with us. There will be treats, musical performances, holiday card making, and more.
BENSENVILLE-WOOD DALE ROTARY CLUB’S COATS FOR FAMILIES Saturday | December 8 | 9:00 – 11:00 am W.A. JOHNSON SCHOOL New and gently used winter clothing will be distributed to families in need on a first-come, first-served basis.
THE HISTORIC HOLIDAY EXPRESS TRAIN Saturday | December 8 | 3:00 pm, 5:15 pm, 7:30 pm Sunday | December 9 | 5:45 pm VETERANS PARK Climb aboard the Black Chicago Gravel Steam Locomotive and head for the North Pole! We will watch The Polar Express while enjoying hot chocolate, cookies, and popcorn. Pre-registration at Deer Grove Leisure Center. SANTA TRAIN RIDE Saturday | December 8 | 10:30 am – 12:35 pm Sunday | December 9 | 10:30 am – 12:35 pm & 2:30 pm – 4:35 pm BENSENVILLE TRAIN STATION On your trip to the North Pole (Elgin), Santa’s helpers will read a story, play games, and sing carols. Each child receives a special holiday gift. Pre-register at Deer Grove Leisure Center. HOLIDAY THROWBACK BASH Tuesday | December 11 | 7:00 pm | Adults only! BENSENVILLE COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY Join us for a fun evening at the Library and complete a simple holiday craft and watch our favorite short holiday films and commercials! SENIOR CITIZEN HOLIDAY LUNCHEON Friday | December 14 | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm WHITE PINES GOLF COURSE Doors open at 10:00 am. VISIT WITH SANTA Friday | December 14 | 6:30 pm AGES 10 years old and under BENSENVILLE COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY Bring your little ones for our annual visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. While waiting for their turn on Santa’s lap, kids will be able to make a craft! Tickets available beginning at 9:00 am the day of the program at the Youth Services Desk.
SANTA’S WORKSHOP Saturday | December 15 | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm DEER GROVE LEISURE CENTER Celebrate Christmas with holiday crafts, stocking stuffing, letters to Santa, and a photo opportunity with Santa. Photos will be available to download after the event. SANTA’S PET PHOTOS Saturday | December 15 | 1:15 – 2:45 pm Your furry friends will get the opportunity to get their photos taken with Santa. Make sure to register at the Deer Grove Leisure Center and choose your time slot before the event. 19TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY ICE SHOW Sunday | December 16 | 1:00 pm EDGE ICE ARENA SKATE WITH SANTA Sunday | December 16 | 2:30 pm EDGE ICE ARENA IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: The Making of a Holiday Classic Sunday | December 16 | 2:00 pm BENSENVILLE COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY Join Library favorite Leslie Goddard as she explores the story of the classic holiday film’s creation, including how the script evolved, how the cast was chosen, rare photographs, and more. HOLIDAY CHOIR CONCERT Sunday | December 16 | 3:00 pm FENTON HIGH SCHOOL SCRABBLE TILE ORNAMENTS Wednesday | December 19 | 7:00 pm | Adults only! BENSENVILLE COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY Join us for an evening creating fun, customizable ornaments out of Scrabble tiles! Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Participants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, and seats cannot be held. NOON YEAR’S EVE Saturday | December 29 | 11:30 am AGES Kindergarten and younger BENSENVILLE COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY Enjoy storytime, playtime, and a simple craft – complete with a confetti drop at 12:00 pm! IN THIS ISSUE Fenton Community High School p 2-3 Bensenville Community Public Library p 4-6 Village of Bensenville p 7-9 Bensenville Park District p 10-11 Elementary School District 2 p 12-13 Fire Department p 14 Community Calendar p 15-16 The statements and opinions expressed in this newsletter do not reflect the views, opinions, thoughts or beliefs of each member organization. The member organizations are not responsible for opinions or statements made individually or by other organizations. For information, contact sparkison@benlib. org. Deadline for January/February 2019 is November 27, 20187.
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