Bensenville Community Newsletter May-June 2014

May/june 2014

Park District Summer Camps Begin June 4 Reserve by 6 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2014 and save $10 on each (10 day) session reserved for Adventure, Sports & Teen Camps.

The Bensenville Park District Day Camp Program offers a noncompetitive atmosphere where youngsters can socially interact and participate in a variety of activities.

Kids ages 6 to 10 will enjoy either Adventure Camp or Sports Camp and children ages 11 to 15 will like the variety of activities offered at Teen Camp.

. Food and drink specials . New menu . Craft beers

Parents now have the ability to pick and choose your days each time you register at the Thursday deadline.

There is also the opportunity to secure before and after camp extended care services for your child(ren).

Ask about our pre-camp days, June 4 through June 6 and make sure to mark your calendars for Camp Open House on Saturday, May 31 at 1 p.m.!

. New bar area seating . Multiple HDTV screens . Patio dining

Visit www.whitepinesgolf.com for the new menu and hours of operation.

Our Band Series is back by popular demand! Local bands will perform on 37’s patio. Dancing will be encouraged! Food and beverage will be available for purchase but entrance to the event is free of charge. In case of rain the event will be moved to the banquet room.

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. To submit information for this newsletter, contact tryan@bsd2.org. Deadline for June/July is June 9.

Spring Concerts Enjoy the talents of Bensenville students at the annual spring concerts held in May. Fenton High School hosts the spring choral concert at 7 p.m. May 5 Fenton High School band concert at 7 p.m May 7 District 2 Band Festival, 6:30 p.m. May 6 at Blakchawk Middle School

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Garden Club Spring Luncheon & Sale

The Garden Club of Bensenville will hold its annual Spring Luncheon at at 11:30 a.m.

Thursday, May 8 at Monty’s.

The guest speaker will be Nancy Carroll, presenting the program “Summer Fun - Secrets from the Garden.” For ticket information contact Val Karg 630-766-7233.

The Garden Club’s Annual Plant Sale is from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 17 at the Bensenville Library. Homemade baked goods will also be available for sale.

Carnival is back!

Summer Celebration Carnival will be held at Town Center May 1517. See page 8 for details.

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Music in the Park.........................pg 2 Summer packed with programs..pg 4 Fenton’s Finest............................pg 6 Tioga Open House......................pg 8 Mother’s Day Brunch..................pg 10

Carrier Route Presort Postal Customer Bensenville, IL 60106 210 S. Church Road, Bensenville, IL 60106

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Music in the Park & Farmer’s Market Everyone’s favorite free, family summer concert series, Music in the Park, begins June 11 and has something to offer for all musical tastes.

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Favorite Bensenville restaurants will sell dinner and dessert items, so families can have ‘dinner in the park’ prior to the concert. Early in the evening, there will be free carriage rides and an artist drawing caricatures for kids of all ages. Each concert night will also include a Classic Car Night. There is always a 50/50 split the pot raffle that benefits our local food pantry and service organizations.

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New this year is Bensenville’s first Farmer’s Market.The Farmer’s Market will be located in Downtown Bensenville on Railroad Avenue between Center Street and York Road on Wednesdays from 3 until 8 pm. You’ll be able to browse fresh produce and specialty foods during the day and then enjoy our popular concert series in the evening.

12 S. Center Street Bensenville, IL 60106 www.Bensenville.il.us 630-766-8200 Frank Soto

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Morris Bartlett Susan Janowiak Robert Jarecki Martin O’Connell JoEllen Ridder Henry Wesseler

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Ilsa Rivera Trujillo

Village Manager Michael Cassady

Tall Grass Reminder Spring has finally arrived, which means the grass and weeds will be growing rapidly once again. Village Ordinances require vegetation to be maintained at a level under 8” in height. In an effort to help Village Staff in the supervision of all properties within the Village, please contact us at 630.350.3413 to report any properties that may be vacant or falling behind in their maintenance responsibilities.

Staff can be dispatched to provide a friendly reminder to properties of their maintenance responsibilities. Thank you for your assistance in helping to keep Bensenville a beautiful place to live.

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Spring Brush Pick up

The Independence Day Parade will step off at 10 a.m. Friday, July 4 from Downtown Bensenville. The parade, featuring some of the best bands, floats, and entertainment from around the region, will end at Redmond Park where Libertyfest will be held.

Unbundled brush and branches will be collected from single-family residences five times this year by Village Staff. For collection, brush must be placed at the curb for collection no later than 6 a.m. on Monday of the scheduled removaldate in neat, manageable piles. Place the cut ends of brush and branches facing the street. Individual branches must not exceed six inches in diameter or ten feet in length. Please do not bundle brush and branches. Root balls cannot be collected. To discard of root balls, place small ones inside of your trash container and larger ones next to your container. You may place brush on the parkway for collection beginning the Friday before the scheduled collection week.

Please note that each street will receive a single collection during a scheduled week and that placing brush or branches out after the deadline can result in a citation and no service. The current brush collection program has been increased in 2014 to five pickups: Late Spring Collection begins May 27, 2014

There will be live entertainment, food and drink throughout the festival followed by a mega-fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. A parade route map and activities will be posted on the Village website, www.bensenville.il.us.

Community Yard Sale June 12-15

Please contact the Public Works Department at (630) 350-3435 with questions.

Vehicle Sticker Reminder-Last Day June 30

Residents are encouraged to clean up and cash in by holding yard sales the weekend of June 12-15! The more yard sales held, the more buyers will come to our community. Complete a Yard Sale application and obtain a free yard sale permit from Village Hall at 12 South Center Street or online at www.bensenville.il.us Call 630-594-1010.

All vehicles registered or housed in the Village of Bensenville must purchase and display a vehicle sticker. Vehicle Stickers must be purchased by June 30.

New residents and new vehicle purchases do not need to pay a penalty as long as the sticker is purchased within 30 days of move-in date, or the date the new vehicle was purchased. Vehicle sticker applications and instructions are available online at www.bensenville.il.us. Vehicle stickers can be purchased at Village Hall. For more information call 630-766-8200.

Fee Schedule through June 30 (After June 30 late fees apply) Passenger Car & RV................................................................................. $30 Senior Citizen (limit 2 stickers, 65 years and older)...................................$1

Senior Citizen Monthly Lunches

Motorcycles............................................................................................... $20 Active Deployed Servicemen/Women and Disabled Veterans (Max. 2 per household) ..............................................................................$5

Bensenville residents ages 55 and over are invited to lunch the first Tuesday of every month at Monty’s Banquet Hall.The cost is $4 for a great meal, raffle prizes,and bingo.Doors open at 10 a.m. and lunch begins at 11 a.m. Call (630) 594-1010.

Disabled Individuals on the Dept. of Aging “Circuit Breaker Program” (Max. 2 per household) ..............................................................................$5 Truck B.....................................................................................................$49

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LibertyFest & 4th of July Parade

From April through November Allied Waste will remove individual branches that are less than three feet in length and one inch in diameter on regular trash collection day in biodegradable paper bags or garbage cans with two “Yard Waste Only” labels attached. Allied Waste collects these branches with other residential yard waste. Bundled brush and branches will not be collected.

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Upcoming Programs Bensenville Reads - Meet the Author: Friday, May 9 @ 7 p.m.

The Bensenville Library and the Bensenville Arts Council are proud to announce the 9th annual Bensenville Reads program! This year we will be reading Dollface by Renée Rosen. A limited number of free copies are available at the library. The Bensenville Reads celebration will take place on Friday, May 9 at 7:00 p.m. at the library. Join us as we welcome Renée Rosen for a discussion, book signing, and reception.

Rich Lindberg & White Sox Baseball: Tuesday, May 13 @ 7 p.m.

Join the library as we welcome White Sox historian Rich Lindberg for an evening of everything White Sox. He is the author of five books on White Sox history, including his most recent 600-page tome Total White Sox.

200 S. Church Road Bensenville, IL 60106 www.benlib.org 630-766-4642 Mon-Thurs................... 9am-9pm Friday........................... 9am-5pm Saturday....................... 9am-5pm Sunday......................... 1pm-5pm

A History of H.H. Holmes: Tuesday, May 20 @ 7 p.m.

Join us in welcoming John Borowski as he discusses the history of H.H. Holmes, “America’s First Serial Killer.” John is an award winning independent filmmaker whose works have garnered international acclaim. You may also remember when John worked here in Bensenville at the cable department!

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Board of Trustees

Norbert Banaszynski, President Susan Z. Diamond, Vice President Susan Earley, Treasurer Nancy Rizzo, Secretary Kim Glomp Elaine Reiland Mandi Zalewski

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Jill Rodriguez, Library Director

Thursdays in the Garden Our popular Thursdays in the Garden series is back! All programs begin at 7 p.m. and will be held in the library’s Garden of Knowledge. We’ll move inside if there is bad weather! No registration required to attend.

Healthy Dining in the Garden - June 12 Books in the Garden - June 19 Teen Craft Night in the Garden - June 26 (more dates in July)

Used Book Sale

Computer Classes

This summer we are offering a variety of computer classes to improve your technological skills! Space is limited in these classes - a reservation and a refundable $5 deposit is required to attend. You must register in person at the Adult Services Desk.

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Saturday, May 17 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Hardbound books $1 Paperbacks 40 cents each or 3/$1

VIP Sale: Friday, May 16

Classes include: Intro to Computing, Intro to WordPress, Microsoft Publisher, LinkedIn, Facebook, Intro, Intermediate, and Advanced Photoshop, Microsoft Word, as well as Tech Drop-In

6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

$5 donation and you must have your Bensenville Library card!

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Teen Job Fair Saturday, May 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Teens (16-19) are invited to come and speak with local businesses about summer job opportunites!

Teens are encouraged to dress in business casual attire. If you have a resume, bring a copy or two! Need help setting up or putting a resume together? Email localjobs@benlib. org or speak with Parish Turner to set up an appointment!

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Paws to Read: Summer Reading Program

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Readers of all ages are invited to join the library’s summer reading program, Paws to Read! This year we are doing something a bit different. Instead of traditional reading logs, participants will receive reading BINGO cards. For kids, each BINGO earns the reader a prize as well as chances in the grand prize drawing. The requirement for adults participating is that all of the BINGO spaces must be filled, or “blackout.” Once you complete all of the spaces on the BINGO card, adults will receive ONE entry in the grand prize drawing for a KINDLE FIRE!

Join the Bensenville Library the third Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Bensenville Theatre.

Admission to the show is free!

May 15 - Stand by Me June 19 - Cider House Rules

Registration for the summer reading program begins June 1 and runs through June 30. The last day to turn in your summer reading BINGO card is July 31.

LEGO Block Party Friday, June 20 @ 6 p.m.

Stay tuned for more information about our Kick-Off Event on June 1!

June 10 to July 31 Calling all parents! Help your kids say no to the summer slide. Kids ages 5 to 8 are invited to join us every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday morning at 10:30 a.m. for activites that will help them strengthen their writing, math, and creative skills. No registration required!

Tuesdays: writing Wednesdays: math Thursdays: art

Children five and under are invited to visit our Early Learning Center weekday afternoons for a new program, ARTsy Smartsy Kids. Each day will feature a different type of project. Participants are encouraged to wear clothing they won’t mind getting messy.

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Do you love LEGOs? Are you a master builder? Join us at this LEGO after hours event! We will feature a showing of LEGO Star Wars: The Yoda Chronicles, followed by a special building challenge. Space is limited, and registration is required to attend. Priority will be given to Bensenville Library cardholders.

LEGO Club Tuesdays at 1 p.m.

June 10 - July 29

Join us every Tuesday at 1 p.m. for an hour of LEGO building fun.

Compete in our weekly building challenge or use our assortment of bricks and elements for your own free build! This is a drop-in program and registration is not required.

Twenty builders will be accepted!

June 6 to August 1: Children between the ages of 2 and 5 are invited to join us on Fridays at 10:30 a.m. at Sunset Park for Park Play, the library’s outdoor playgroup. Socialize with other parents and caregivers while your child enjoys sunshine, fresh, air, as well as active, manipulative, and sensory play. Note: Park Play will relocate to the library’s meeting room in inclement weather.

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Join the Bensenville Library the first Tuesday of every month at 7p.m. at the Bensenville Theatre for a showing of our favorite family films.

Admission to the show is free!

June 8: 2 - 4 p.m. Jam and jelly making

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Beginning in June the Korthauer Log House will be open the second Sunday of every month with programs and themes focused on lifestyles of families living in the Bensenville area in the 1840s/1850s. Stop by the unique log house at 900 West Wood Street, learn some history, and enjoy activities organized by library staff and volunteers.

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Each year, Fenton administrators and faculty select senior students who represent Fenton’s Finest. This honor is based on dependability, service, scholarship, leadership and citizenship. The following students were named Fenton’s Finest for the 2013-2014 school year:

1000 W. Green Street Bensenville, IL 60106 630-766-2500 www.fenton100.org

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Board of Education

Mary Rivera, President David Vogel, Vice President Laura Wassinger, Secretary Dorothy Lange Thomas Lawler Susan Ralph David Sbertoli

Administration

Dr. Kathie Pierce, Superintendent Mr. Todd Leden, Principal Ms. Jane Lawnicki, Director of Business Operations

Calendar Reminders Thursday, May 1

Cheyenne Hull

Paige Ramirez

Demetra Arianas

Samuel Huntowski

Norman Reyes

Martyna Brzys

Zachary Jakalski

Daniel Ritchason

Lucas Buchacz

Sara Kochanski

Nathan Rivera

Grace Burris

Kayla Kottra

Roger Roque

Zuzanna Ciezkowska

Grzegorz Krzywicki

Rahi Shah

Dana Coons

Kayla Lampert

Rohan Shivde

Kyle Demauro

Kevin Lelito

Cristian Silva

Victoria Depa

Jakub Lewandowski

Mark Sullivan

Phillip Espinoza

Brandon Martin

Natalia Szafraniec

Rodrigo Estrada

Pamela Martinez

Niko Urriola

Daniel Franchi

Selena Mendoza

Alec Wasowicz

Vildana Golubovic

Jonathan Mercado

Amy Wasowicz

Allison Grant

Kandy Mora

Alissa Whyte

Rocco Guarino

Victoria Parenti

Daniel Wiggin

Valentina Guarino

Vairagi Patel

Maciej Zielinski

Angelica Halatek

Taylor Patton

Journeyman Trades Fair at FHS

Monday, May 5 Spring Choral Concert 7 p.m.

Wednesday, May 7 Spring Band Concert 7 p.m.

Sunday, May 18 Commencement (Ticket Required) May 27 - 29 Final Exams

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Julissa Aquino

28th Annual Fenton Art Festival

Summer School Session 1 June 9 - 26 The District 100 Board of Education will hold regular business meetings on May 19 and June 23 at 7 p.m. in the board room at Fenton Community High School. Parents and community members are invited to attend.

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In April, Fenton students had an opportunity to attend a Journeyman Trades Fair sponsored by the Construction Industry Service Corporation (CISCO) and Education to Careers.

Representatives from a variety of union trade occupations including electricians, plumbers, pipefitters, carpenters, decorators and painters presented in a trade show format in the Fenton Field House. Tom Villanova, president of the Building and Construction Trades Council and Dan Allen, executive director for CISCO were impressed by the Fenton students. The fair will be expanded in the future to include more career options for students to explore.

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The Fenton Academic Team finished its best season to date after winning the Metro Suburban Conference Championship for the third straight year and winning the IHSA Regional Championship for the first time in Fenton school history. The team, which is ranked among the top quizbowl teams in the nation, competes in Scholastic Bowl and quizbowl events that can be compared to a team version of the popular game show, Jeopardy! Events pair high school teams against each other to answer questions about literature, math, science, history, art, music, sports, and a variety of other subjects. The team is led by senior Greg Krzywicki, who was voted a Scholastic Bowl All-State player for the second year after setting a new school record answering more than 2,300 questions in his four years on the team. The team is under the direction of Mike Laudermith, Jon Aguilar and Anthony Daccardo.

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Academic Team Celebrates Most Successful Season

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As an added treat, students enrolled in Angela Nelson’s Mini Restaurant course (pictured above) prepared an elaborate dessert buffet. As a thank you, the group from Groenhorst Maartensdijk, a school district in the Netherlands, gave each student a mini backpack.

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Based on the recommendation of the Illinois Postive Behavoir Interventions and Supports (PBIS) network, 26 educators from the Netherlands selected Fenton High School as a school to visit to learn more about PBIS best practices.The Fenton PBIS program, Be REAL, has shown to be successful with a decrease in office referrals, tardies to class and adding to an overall positive atmosphere at Fenton. FHS dean, Eric Koranda and school psychologist, Lisa Raufeisen took the group through the five year history of Be REAL, answered questions and took the group on a school tour.

The group was not only impressed by the Be REAL program, they also commented on how many students were still actively engaged in learning after school through athletics and activities.

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International Educators Visit to See Be REAL Initiative in Action

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May 15-18 Bensenville Town Square

210 S. Church Road Bensenville, IL 60106 www.bsd2.org 630-766-5940

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Games! Rides! Food! Fun for all ages!

Patty Reyes, President Kathie Bossier, Vice Pres.

Jorge Sanchez, Treasurer Cindee Hazen, Secretary Bob Laudadio Donna Prunotto Nancy Quinn

4-10 p.m. Thursday May 15; 4-11 p.m. Friday, May 16 noon-11 p.m. Saturday, May 17; noon-10 p.m. Sunday, May 18 Unlimited Ride Special-$20: 5-10 p.m. Thursday or noon to 4 p.m. Saturday

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Mega Pass = Unlimited Rides, All 4 days! --$45 pre-sale or $50 during the event. Contact: District 2 office, 210 S. Church Road, by May 12 for presale

Dr. James Stelter, Superintendent Dr. Kay Dugan Asst. Supt. for Learning Paul Novack Chief Financial Officer

MIDWAY BY ALL-AROUND AMUSEMENT www.allaroundamusementsinc.com

Directory of Schools Blackhawk Middle School 630-766-2601 Perry Finch Co-Principal Sarah Humboldt, Co-Principal Tarah Fowler, Asst. Principal W. A. Johnson School 630-766-2605 Missy Baglarz, Co-Principal Jason Smith, Co-Principal

Blackhawk Bands Receive Top Rating Congratulations to the 6th and 7th/8th Grade Bands at Blackhawk Middle School, for earning the highest rating at the Illinois Grade School Music Association District Festival March 22 at Clarendon Hills Middle School.

Both bands earned a Division 1 rating, the highest of three ratings for their performance, which was judged by music educators. Mr. George Andrikokus directs the 6th grade band and Mr. Bill Winters directs the 7th/8th grade band.

Tioga School 630-766-2602 Nicole Robinson, Co-Principal David Rojas, Co-Principal

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Legacy Bricks on Sale for $25

Tioga School Open House & Surplus Sale 1-4 p.m. Sunday, May 4

Have your name or personalized inscription be part of the legacy plaza installed in front of either Tioga or Johnson School.

Proceeds will be used for a legacy project that will commemorate the history and embrace the future of Tioga School and W.A. Johnson School.

History of Tioga School began in 1931*

Tioga School opened in 1931 with just six classrooms, the rest of the building was an unfinished shell. Two classrooms on the second floor were finished in 1935 to meet needs of total enrollment of 545 students between Tioga and Green Street School, which was built in 1917. As school enrollment grew, the rest of the building was finished.

Download an order form at www.bsd2.org/bricks.

District 100 was organized in 1925 with the new high school. Fenton High School broke ground in 1954. Upon its completion, a special election was held to sell the old high school building to District 2. It became Blackhawk Junior High School. In the fall of 1965, the junior high moved to the current building on Church Road and the York Road building became Chippewa School.

Chippewa School closed in 2012 when the first phase of the Tioga School was completed. It was demolished in fall, 2012.

Important Dates No School-Teacher Institute Friday, May 2 Board of Education - 7 p.m. May 7 & 12, June 4 & 18

New era begins supporting 21st Century Learning The public is invited on May 4 from 1 to 4 p.m to take a walk through the historic halls of Tioga School, reconnect with old friends and snap photos and share stories before the school is torn down. Surplus items will also be for sale in the gym.

8th grade Promotion Ceremony 7 p.m. June 2 at Fenton High School Fieldhouse Last Day of School - June 3

The new Tioga School joins with the new W.A. Johnson School to realize a district goal set over ten years ago to support student achievement in collaborative, 21st Century facilities.

First Day of School in 2014-15 Aug. 15

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White Pines Golf Club & Banquets

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Open May 24 - August 19 Don’t miss our Summer Kick-Off Celebration 5 - 10 p.m. on June 6.

Enjoy free admission to the Water Park, music, games, entertainment and Movies in the Park. Make sure to purchase your Water Park pass, sign up for swim lessons, and reserve your Water Park party today.

Youth Golf at White Pines Introduce your child to the fundamentals of golf.

Registration begins May 1, register at the White Pines Pro Shop, forms may be downloaded at whitepinesgolf.com.

John Wassinger, President Tom Earley, Vice President Jim Geils, Treasurer Ken Anderson, Commissioner Dawn Hach, Commissioner

Junior Boys & Girls Camp, ages 7-16 Monday - Thursday, June 23-26 Tee Time For Tots, ages 4-6 Thursdays, June 26-July 31

Rick Robbins

Youth Boys & Girls League, ages 7-16 Tuesdays, July 1-29 www.facebook.com/bensenvilleparks

Enjoy these free events! Fischer Farm is located at 16W680 Old Grand Avenue.

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Saturday, June 28 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Varble Park, behind Deer Grove Leisure Center Bring your 2 and 4 legged family members to a tail wagging fun day for all. Featuring: . 1 mile walk/parade

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Giants in the Park | 1-2:30 p.m. May 10 Learn the stories of the people that these statues depict as well as the sculptors who executed these works from the author Krista August.

Grand Army of the Republic | 1-2:30 p.m. May 31 A presentation on the Grand Army of the Republic and its impact on post-Civil War America.

Civil War Reenactment | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 21 & 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 22 Walk into the early 1860s and see firsthand what the life of a soldier was like.

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FHS Commencement Noon Advanced Photoshop, 2pm BCPL Tech Drop-In, 3:30-5pm BCPL Summer Celebration Carnival noon-10pm Town Center

Mother’s Day Brunch, 9:30am-2:30pm White Pines Microsoft Publisher, 2pm BCPL Tech Drop-In, 3:30-5pm BCPL

Memorial Day - Village, schools and library closed

FHS Board of Ed. 7pm Library Board Mtg., 7:30pm BCPL CDC Mtg 6:30pm VH

BBAA Board Meeting 7pm DGLC– see www.bbaasports. org

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Rich Lindberg/White Sox, 7pm BCPL Village Comm Mtgs 6pm VH Village Bd of Trustees Mtg 6:30 pmVH

Senior Citizen Luncheon 11am Monty’s BSD2 District Band Festival, 6:30pm BMS Family Movie, 7pm BV Theatre Quilters, 7pm BCPL

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Play to Learn, 10:30am BCPL Intro to Computing, 6:30pm BCPL BSD2 Board of Ed 7pm LLC

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Play to Learn, 10:30am BCPL BPD Board Meeting, 6pm DGLC Tech Drop-In, 5-7pm BCPL Intro to Photoshop, 7pm BCPL

Play to Learn, 10:30am BCPL BSD2 COW , 6:30pm LLC Intro to Computing, 6:30pm BCPL FHS Spring Band Concert 7pm

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22 Intro to Computing, 6:30pm BCPL

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Based on the Book, 7pm BV Theatre Tech Drop-In, 5-7pm BCPL Interm. Photoshop, 7pm BCPL FHS Senior Awards Night 7:30pm Summer Celebration Carnival 5-10pm Town Center

8

Garden Club Annual Luncheon 11:30 am, Monty’s Intro to Computing, 6:30pm BCPL Crafts/Pinterest, 7pm Adult Book Disc., 7pm BCPL BCPL FHS National Honor Society Ceremony 7:30pm

Tech Drop-In, 5-7pm BCPL Intro to WordPress, 7pm BCPL WAJohnson Open House, 6pm FHS Art Show 7:30pm

Thursday

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16

VIP Book Sale, 6-7:30pm BCPL Summer Celebration Carnival 5-11pm Town Center

9

BV Reads Celebration, 7pm BCPL

BSD2 No School - Teacher Institute

Friday

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Creative Creatures, 9am-5pm BCPL Sat Builders, 2pm BCPL Grand Army of the Republic, 1-2:30pm Fischer Farm

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Season Opening, 11am-8pm Water Park Sat Builders, 2pm BCPL Creative Creatures, 9am-5pm BCPL

17 Garden Club Plant Sale 9amnoon BCPL Book Sale, 9am-3pm BCPL Sat Builders, 2pm BCPL Creative Creatures, 9am-5pm BCPL Summer Celebration Carnival noon-11pm Town Center

Creative Creatures, 9am-5pm BCPL Teen Job Fair, 11am-2pm BCPL Giants in the Park, 1-2:30pm Fischer Farm Sat Builders, 2pm BCPL

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Sat Builders, 2pm BCPL Creative Creatures, 9am-5pm BCPL

Saturday

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Civil War Reenactment, 10am3pm Fischer Farm Advanced Photoshop, 2pm BCPL Tech Drop-In, 3:30-5pm BCPL

22

Microsoft Word, 2pm BCPL Tech Drop-In, 3:30-5pm BCPL

10

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30

FHS Summer Session ends Jr. Golf Camp Begins, 8-9:30am White Pines

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5

Tales for Tots, 10:30am BCPL Growing Readers, 10:30am BCPL Tech Drop-In, 5-7pm BCPL Intro to WordPress, 7pm BCPL

Thursday

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26

Library Learners - For Kids ages 5 to 8 years old every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 10:30 a.m. from June 10 to July 31 for activities that will help them strengthen their writing, math, and creative skills.

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27 Park Play, 10:30am Sunset Park

20

Park Play, 10:30am Sunset Park LEGO Block Party, 6pm BCPL

Park Play, 10:30am Sunset Pk

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Community online calendar www.calendarwiz.com/ bensenvillecalendar

Rotary Club meets the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Tuesdays at 12:15 p.m at Two Chefs

28 Creative Creatures, 9am-5pm BCPL Dog Daze, 10am-1pm Varble Park Sat Builders, 2pm BCPL

21

Civil War Reenactment, 10am4pm Fischer Farm Sat Builders, 2pm BCPL Creative Creatures, 9am-5pm BCPL

14

Community Shred Event, 12:30-2pm DGLC Sat Builders, 2pm BCPL Creative Creatures, 9am-5pm BCPL

Sat Builders, 2pm BCPL Creative Creatures, 9am-5pm BCPL

Saturday

Kiwanis Club meets at 6:30 p.m. every Monday at Mama Maria’s.

Tales for Tots, 10:30am BCPL Grwing Rders, 10:30am BCPL Tee Time for Tot Begins, 9:3010am White Pines Intro to Comp, 6:30pm BCPL Teen Craft Night in the Garden, 7pm BCPL

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Play to Learn, 10:30am BCPL Farmer’s Market 3-8pm Mentor Band @ Music in the Park, 6:30pm Intro to Computing, 6:30pm BCPL

Grwing Rders, 10:30am BCPL Tales for Tots, 10:30am BCPL Bks in the Garden, 7pm BCPL Based on Book, 7pm BV Thre Inter. Photoshop, 7pm BCPL Tech Drop-In, 5-7pm BCPL

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Grwing Rders, 10:30am BCPL Tales for Tots, 10:30am BCPL Intro to Comp, 6:30pm BCPL Healthy Dining, 7pm BCPL Crafts/Pinterest, 7pm BCPL

Play to Learn, 10:30am BCPL Farmer’s Market 3-8pm BPD Board Meeting, 5:30pm DGLC Tech Drop-In, 5-7pm BCPL Intro to Photoshop, 7pm BCPL BSD2 Board of Ed 7pm LLC

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Play to Learn, 10:30am BCPL Farmer’s Market 3-8pm Intro to Computing, 6:30pm BCPL

Friday Summer Kick-Off Celebration, 5-10pm Water Park Movies in the Park, Dusk10pm Water Park Park Play, 10:30am Sunset Park

Park District Free Fitness Week, Deer Grove Leisure Center

Play to Learn, 10:30am BCPL BPD Board Meeting, 5:30pm DGLC Tech Drop-In, 5-7pm BCPL Facebook, 7pm BCPL BSD2 Board of Ed 6:30pm LLC

Wednesday

ARTsy Smartsy Kids - weekdays 3-5 p.m at the libary. New projects every day

Tales for Tots, 10:30am BCPL LEGO Club, 1pm BCPL Hard-Boiled, 7pm BCPL Village Comm Mtgs 6pm VH Village Bd of Trustees Mtg 6:30pm VH

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Library Board, 7:30pm BCPL CDC Mtg 6:30PM VH

16 Tales for Tots, 10:30am BCPL LEGO Club, 1pm BCPL Quilters, 7pm BCPL Village Comm Mtgs 6pm VH

Tales for Tots, 10:30am BCPL LEGO Club, 1pm BCPL Village Comm Mtgs 6pm VH Village Bd of Trustees Mtg 6:30pm VH

9

Summer Camps & Swim Lessons Begin, Various Water Park BSD2 & FHS Summer Session Begins BBAA Board Meeting 7pm DGLC– see www.bbaasports. org

3

BSD2 Last Day of School Tales for Tots 10:30am BCPL Senior Citizen Luncheon 11am Monty’s Family Movie, 7pm BV Theatre Quilters, 7pm BCPL

Tuesday

2

Red Hat Ladies Mtg, 6:15pm DGLC LinkedIn, 7pm BCPL BMS 8th Grade Promotion, 7pm FHS CDC Mtg 6:30pm VH

Monday

Free Fitness Week, DGLC

2-4pm Korthauer Log House Microsoft Word, 2pm BCPL Tech Drop-In, 3:30-5pm BCPL

Summer Reading Kick-Off, BCPL

Sunday

June 2014