Oaklee's Family Guide November/December/January 2020

.C HA R L November Events & Activities R K SINCE 1911 DISTR I Holiday Family Fun at the St. Charles Park District! Letter from the North Pole . . . . . . . Nov 22-Dec 9 . . .RES $3/NR $5 per letter Polar Express Storytime Train . . . . Nov 30, Dec 1 . . .RES $29/NR $44 per person Dec 7 & Dec 8 Woodland Santa Holiday Workshop . . . Dec 1 . . . . . . . . . .RES $8/NR $12 per person Breakfast with Santa . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec 10 . . . . . . . . .RES $15/NR $23 per person WILD New Year’s Eve Celebration . . Dec 31 . . . . . . . . .RES $5/NR $8 per child For details or to sign up: stcparks.org/register Nov. 27, noon Lombard Fire Department Toy Drive and Toy Parade Lombard: https://www.facebook.com/ events/1515905595158196 Nov. 24, 30, 3:15pm - 6:45pm Polar Express South Elgin: 312-473-0993 https://www.foxtrolley.org/polarexpress The Lombard Fire Department’s 17th annual Toy Drive kicks off Monday, Nov. 27 and will end Dec. 9 with a Toy Parade on Main Street, from St. Charles to Wilson. Fox River Trolley Museum, 365 S. LaFox (Route 31): Chris Van Allsburg’s book comes to life when the train pulls out of the station with your family on board! Santa will board the train, greet each child and hand them their own small gift. There will be caroling, sing-alongs with professional musicians, cookies and hot chocolate! Nov. 28, 8am Henry’s Thanksgiving Day Hustle 5K and Kids Dash Lake in the Hills: 630-476-6187 https://henryshustle.com Nov. 24, 3pm - 5pm Ridgeville Readers Book Club! Evanston: 847-869-5640 http://ridgeville.org/monthly- happenings/ Marlowe Middle School, 9625 Haligus Road: Join us for the 5K and FREE kids dash benefitting the Muscular Dystrophy As- sociation in honor of a 7-year-old local boy named Henry Betts, who was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy as an infant. Post-race refreshments, music, and kids games indoors at the Marlowe Middle School gymnasium. Ridgeville Park, 908 Seward St.: Calling all bookworms! Join the park district’s FREE monthly book club. We will read a selection of books that correlate with our monthly cultural celebrations Come drink hot chocolate and take part in a lively discussion. Nov. 29-30, 1pm A Christmas Carol Arlington Heights: 847-577-2121 https://app.arts-people.com/ index.php?show=100355 Nov. 26, 4:30pm A Grinchy Adventure Elk Grove Village: https://www.elkgroveparks.org/Calendar/ events/A-Grinchy-Adventure-3824570916 Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St.: Follow Ebenezer Scrooge’s journey as he learns to embrace the joy of the holiday season. Jumps n’ Jiggles, 1000 Wellington Ave, : Bah Humbug, everyone celebrates Santa this time of year and they forget about me, your favorite green character whose heart is too small. Come to the Carousel for an evening of play and activities. Partici- pants will receive a souvenir tote bag with a special treat and giveaway. Parents must attend this event with their child(ren). Registration is required before the event. Register in person at the Pavilion or the Al Hattendorf Center. Online registration is available with a valid Elk Grove Park District account. Space is limited so early registration is encouraged. Fee: $7 R / $9 NR. Nov. 29, 10am - 10:30am Adaptive Puppet Show Schaumburg: 847-923-3120 http://www.SchaumburgLibrary.org Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road: Children ages 3-6 years are invited to a sensory-friends puppet show for kids with autism spectrum disorders, sensory process- ing issues or who are differently abled. Program includes inter- active puppet stories, board books and soft music and lighting. No fee, but registration is required. Nov. 26-27, 29, 9am - 3pm Kids Day Off Club Elmhurst: 630-833-5064 Nov. 29-30, 8pm - 10pm The Ballad of CC Scrooge #christmasmakeovert St. Charles: 630-587-8521 http://www.vendini.com Courts Plus, 186 S. West Ave.: Enjoy fitness, games and other fun activities on your day off school at Elmhurst’s Courts Plus. Lunch is included. We offer before and after care, 7-9 a.m. and 3-6 p.m., for an additional fee. $45 members/$50 non- members. Visit www.epd.org to register. Oaklee’s Family Guide TM for Chicagoland Steel Beam Theatre, Steel Beam Theatre, 111 W. Main Street,: A CHRISTMAS CAROL is adapted, by local playwright John David Westby, into a modern tale of female redemption and joy. A holiday favorite with just the right blend of humor and pathos. Fun for the whole family. Directed by Marge Uhlarik-Boller. 17 NOV-DEC 2019-JAN 2020

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