NAPERVILLE AREA EVENTS

FEBRUARY 8, 2012 • Glancer Magazine’s Hearts & Hope Fundraiser Benefitting 360 Youth Services February 8 at Black Finn, Naperville

SHOP. GIVE.
BE MESMERIZED.

For Every Guest Wearing a Red Dress, Red Top or Red Necktie, Glancer Magazine Will Donate $1 into the Magical Top Hat Upon Arrival

The third headliner event scheduled for Glancer Girls Network promises to be one of the most unique & quite memorable. Join us for an elegant evening filled with magic, memories and more.

Our STAR SPONSORS for Glancer Girls Network will be on display with their finest products– just in time for that extra special Valentine's Day gift or something special for yourself. In addition to shopping, guests will mingle among the nicest, most kind-hearted VIPs in town while enjoying magic performances throughout the evening by the renowned magician, Jeanette Andrews. Her tricks are awe-inspiring and her talent will leave you astounded.
$5 donation requested upon entry for a raffle ticket. We will have spectacular prizes for the winners and additional tickets will be available for purchase ($5 ea or $20 for 6). 100% of the raffle proceeds will benefit 360 Youth Services of Naperville.
For the past forty years 360 Youth Services (formerly NCO Youth & Family Services) has been providing life changing services to youth through prevention education, counseling and shelter. This is accomplished through drug and alcohol abuse prevention programs, counseling and social confidence groups, shelter care and transitional housing programs. It is an outstanding cause with heartfelt meaning behind its mission.
Hors d'oeuvres will be served and cocktail specials will be available throughout the evening. In addition to our magical entertainment, a DJ will be playing all of your favorites throughout the evening. Please join us for what will be one of the most memorable west suburban events of 2012!
Special thanks to our sponsors; Black Finn of Naperville, Glancer Magazine and Jeanette Andrews Magic. This event is open to the public. RSVP today on Glancer Magazine’s facebook event listing at www.facebook.com/GlancerMagazine under Events.

Movie Night at the Library
February 3, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
The Naper Boulevard location of the Naperville Public Library will host a bi-monthly movie night on Friday evenings. You are invited to join other movie lovers for screenings of a wide variety of films from the large movie collection. You decide what movies to show by voting on Facebook! www.naperville-lib.org

Chicago A Cappella
February 4, 8 p.m.
Wade in the Water: Spirituals-No music inspires and moves us like the spiritual. Mighty and life affirming, this profound and uplifting message points the way toward a world of justice and love. NCC Wentz Concert Hall. Call 630-637-SHOW or www.northentralcollege.edu

North Central College-150 Year History
February 6, 7p.m.
North Central College invites the public to the free premiere of the fourth part of a documentary series produced with Naperville Community Television that chronicles the College’s 150-year history. Complimentary refreshments will be served. The production is led by Naperville Community Television’s Emmy Award-winning Executive Director Elizabeth Braham Spencer, who also is adjunct professor of broadcast communication at the College. “A Student-Centered Community” spans the period 1975 to 1990, during the administration of Gael D. Swing, the eighth of North Central’s nine presidents. The documentary brings the story to life through reenactments, video, historical photos, letters and interviews with historical experts. www.northcentralcollege.edu

Theodore Roosevelt:
The Most American Who Ever Lived
February 7, 7-8 p.m.
Traveling through his days as a soldier, conservationist, Nobel Prize winner and 26th president of the United States, the exciting personal and public life of Theodore Roosevelt comes to life with amazing clarity and surprising present-day similarities. 95th Street Naperville Public Library. www.naperville-lib.org

Parents' Night Out
February 10, 6-9 p.m.
Are Mom and Dad heading out for the evening? Then join the Naperville Park District for some fun. With crafts, gym, games, pizza, and a video, you won't want the night to end. Cowlishaw School Gym. www.NapervilleParks.org

Story Time for Children with Special Needs
February 11, 11-11:30 a.m.
Please join the Naperville Public Library for a special-needs story time. Share books, songs and dancing for 30 minutes. All abilities are welcome with an adult caregiver, or come as a family. Nichols Library.
www.naperville-lib.org

Naperville Jaycees
Mardi Gras: Bids for Beads
This annual fundraiser is held at the VFW Hall in Naperville this year located at 908 W Jackson. The ticket price is $45 per person and include appetizers by Heaven on Seven, live music from Love and Money, hurricanes, wine, beer, soda and the opportunity to bid on hundreds of silent and live auction items! There will also be a few surprises, so come ready to Let the Good Times Roll.

An Evening with Mr. and
Mrs. Lincoln at the White House
February 12, 4-5 p.m.
Celebrate Abraham Lincoln's birthday at the Naper Settlement Century Memorial Chapel. The president and Mrs. Lincoln, portrayed by Max and Donna Daniels, will reflect on past events in their lives together, from their early days in Springfield through the Civil War years. Their presentation ends poignantly as the couple prepares to leave for the fateful evening at Ford's Theatre. www.napersettlement.org

International Festival
February 12, Noon-4 p.m.
North Central College will again host an International Festival in the Merner Fieldhouse. The event will include language immersion rooms, educational booths and performances. Donations in the form of canned goods will be collected and donated to a local pantry. Admission $6. Call (630) 637-5132 or www.north centralcollege.edu/x49695.xml

Voter Registration
February 12, 1-4 p.m.
All locations of the Naperville Public Library will be helping residents with the voter's registration process.
www.naperville-lib.org

Daddy /Daughter Winter Luau
Saturday, February 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Dads and daughters are invited to a Winter Luau featuring treats and a disc jockey playing all your favorite tunes. Each couple will receive a commemorative photo of this extraordinary night. Couples are encouraged to dress in tropical attire. Ranch View School Gym. www.napervilleparks.org

Getting Through Tough Financial Times
February 28, 7-8:30 p.m.
Consumers are finding it hard to get through tough financial times. This program at the Naperville Public Library will provide tips on how to keep a roof overhead, deciding which bills to pay first, how to make the most of what you have, setting spending priorities, strategies to spend less, and how to deal with credit issues. Nichols Library. www.naperville-lib.org

NCTV17's 25th Anniversary Open House
February 29, 5-8 p.m.
Naperville Community Television, Channel 17 (NCTV17) will kick off its 25th anniversary year with an Open House celebration at the studio. The event is open to the community and will include highlights of NCTV17's award-winning programming, a silent auction and hors d'oeuvres. The Open House is free, but guests must RSVP to bmueller@nctv17.com.
www.nctv17.com

SAVE THE DATE!

Bridal Essentials Bridal Show
March 4 • 11am-3pm
Wedding Bells are ringing! Come out and meet with 25 vendors. Enjoy hor d'ouvres & wedding cake. Advance registration required - please call (630) 527-1933 or email denise@weddingsbydenise.com - Admission is free! Stonebridge Country Club, 2705 Stonebridge Blvd, Aurora

WHEATON/GLEN ELLYN EVENTS

Author and Vietnam War Veteran Shares His Story • February 1, 7-8 p.m.
Vietnam veteran Thomas Pozdol tells the intimate story of his infantry company and their battle near Tam Ky. Pozdol was a member of C Company, the Charlie Tigers. On May 13, 1969, the soldiers became embroiled in a fierce two-day battle to take Nui Yon Hill that claimed the lives of twelve Charlie Tigers. Pozdol will be at the Glen Ellyn Public Library to discuss his experiences amidst the harrowing bloodshed of the Vietnam War. Copies of his book, Tam Ky: The Battle for Nui Yon Hill will be available for sale and signing. Visit www.gepl.org.

Christian Youth Theater Presents "Willy Wonka, Jr." • February 2-5
An eccentric and brilliant candy maker, Willy Wonka sends people scrambling through chocolate bars in search of five golden tickets to tour his exclusive factory. The winners and their guardians enter a realm of imagination like no other, full of Oompah Loompas, chocolate rivers, wacky inventions and edible masterpieces at every turn. Willy Wonka is the perfect show for the whole family. The Mac in Glen Ellyn. Call (847) 516-2298 or www.cytchicago.org.

Coffee with Council
February 4, 10 a.m.
City Council members conduct Coffee with Council sessions generally on the first Saturday of each month at The Gamon Room at Wheaton's City Hall. Residents are invited to attend these informal sessions to discuss any item of interest with the Council. www.wheaton.il.us

Voter Registration
February 7, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Voter registration is provided at the Wheaton Public Library on the first Tuesday of each month. Go to the table set up near the Checkout Desk.
www.wheatonlibrary.org

Daddy Daughter Dance
February 10, 7-9 p.m.
Hey dads, treat your daughter(s) to a night on the town at Glen Ellyn Park District's Main Street Recreation Center. Have fun dancing, laughing and making your own ice cream sundaes while you fill the evening with unforgettable memories. www.gepark.org

The Music of ABBA Featuring Arrival • February 10, 8-10 p.m.
Celebrated the world over as the greatest ABBA tribute concert experience, this performance is endorsed by the originals. This 12-member ensemble has thrilled audiences at outdoor venues across the country from Red Rocks, Colorado, to Disney, = Wolftrap, and Ravinia. The hits, including "Mamma Mia," "Dancing Queen," "Waterloo," "Money, Money, Money," "Take a Chance on Me," and more will shine in the Mac's intimate setting. The Mac, College of DuPage. Call (630) 942-4000.

February Dessert and Coffee Time Scheduled for Art Institute Community Associates • Wednesday, February 15
At 12:30pm, the Glen Ellyn Wheaton Community Associates of the Art Institute of Chicago will gather at the Abbington Banquets located at 3S002 Route 53 in Glen Ellyn for a Dessert and Coffee afternoon. The featured speaker for the program is Carissa Kowalski Dougherty, writer, design historian, and Art Institute lecturer. Her topic is "Cutting-Edge Jewelry Design."
This lecture examines trends in contemporary jewelry design, highlighting the sophisticated, the sustainable, and the surprising aspects of this artistic category. New technologies and new materials have changed the way jewelry designers create, drawing them more closely to their counterparts in architecture, conceptual art and industrial design. Guests are welcome to attend the afternoon of art information and entertainment. Call Elizabeth Tursman, 630-469-5160 or e-mail her at bgt1927@sbcglobal.net to make a reservation between Jan. 17 through Jan. 30. The cost of this event is $35 for guests and $20 for members of the Community Associates.

Daddy/Daughter Princess Ball
February 17, 6-8 p.m.
Dads and daughters make a special memory at the Princess Ball at Wheaton Park District's Community Center. Girls receive a carnation corsage and crown on arrival. Commemorative photos are taken during the first hour. Guests enjoy great music, dancing, craft projects, a sundae bar and a surprise princess visit!
www.wheatonparkdistrict.com

DOWNERS GROVE EVENTS

Tools of the Trade
February
See what kinds of tools people used in a variety of professions in Downers Grove's history at the Downers Grove Museum, from household and farming tools of the nineteenth century to technological advancements created to make one's job easier in the twentieth century. The exhibit will feature objects from the museum's collections, including a plow, blenders, a washing machine, a variety of cameras, typewriters, accounting machines, etc. Visit www.dgparks.org.

Heart Disease: Men vs. Women
February 7, 6:30-8pm
Cardiologist Dr. Stephen Rowley reveals the differences in men and women regarding the development of cardiovascular disease, signs and symptoms, and treatment options at the Downers Grove Public Library. www.downersgrovelibrary.org.

Chamber Choice Awards
February 8, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
The 2012 Downers Grove Chamber Choice Awards will be held at the Doubletree Guest Suites by Hilton Hotel & Conference Center Chicago in Downers Grove. Call 630-968-4050 or www.downersgrove.org.

Ice Sculpture Festival
February 12-13, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Attend the Downers Grove Ice Fest: Love is in the Air. Ice sculptures and ice carving demonstrations will be held at a variety of locations throughout the downtown area. www.downtowndg.org

Alice in Wonderland
February 12-13, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Join the Queen of Hearts, White Rabbit, Cheshire Cat and all the rest of the zany gang, when Midwest Ballet Theatre presents its' original, full-length ballet "Alice in Wonderland" at 1:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 10 & 11, 2012 at the beautifully restored Tivoli Theatre (5021 Highland Ave.), in downtown Downers Grove. Tickets are $15 adults; $13 for seniors, students 12-18 and children. Group rates are available for groups of 8+ until March 3 by calling 630.971.9751. All seating is general seating. Tickets may be ordered with a credit card through the MBT website or by downloading a ticket order form and sending with your check to our P.O. Box. MBT's website is: www.midwestballet.org. Running time is approximately 1 hr. 15 mins. Midwest Ballet Theatre is a not-for-profit organization. For additional information please call 630-971-9751; www.midwestballet.org

3rd Annual Big Pig Tournament
February 25
It's baaaaaaaack! Got Game? This game of friendly competition on the court just got serious! Win prizes for your ability to get your opponent out with a P.I.G. Be crowned the 3rd Annual PIG Champion of the World and you're sure to be the talk of the town with this coveted title from the Downers Grove Park District. Recreation Center on Belmont.
www.dgparks.org

Dickens at 200
February 28, 7-8:15 p.m.
To celebrate the 200th anniversary of Charles Dickens' birth, Linda Putnam examines his early years and the days he was writing his famous novels. Discover intertwined relationships between Dickens' life and his characters at the Downers Grove Public Library. Visit www.downersgrovelibrary.org.

FOX RIVER VALLEY EVENTS

Moonlight and Magnolias
February 1-29
Prepare yourself to be locked in a room for five days with nothing to eat but bananas and peanuts as legendary producer David O. Selznick, famed screenwriter Ben Hecht, and Wizard of Oz director Victor Fleming craft a troubled screenplay into one of the finest films of all time. It's the behind-the-scenes glimpse of Gone With The Wind seen through the eyes of these comical and desperate creators in 1939 Hollywood. Pheasant Run Resort.
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50s-Style Bingo
February 4
Geneva Public Library's Teen Advisory Group (TAG) is hosting an afternoon of 50s-style BINGO fun. Everyone is welcome! 1:30-3:30
www.geneva.lib.il.us.

Annual Super Bowl Shuffle 5K • February 5, 10 a.m.
The Geneva Park District is sponsoring their annual 5K Super Bowl Shuffle at Geneva Middle School South. Awards and post-celebration event will be at Buffalo Wild Wings on Commons Drive in Geneva. www.genevaparks.org.

Moms and Sons Adventurous Excursion
February 10
Come roar with these prehistoric creatures for a night of entertainment, dancing, and games, at this DINO-mite party at Pottawatomie Community Center. Discover fossils from the Ice Age. 6:45-8:30 p.m. www.stcparks.org.

Valentine's Day Herbal Bath Craft
February 11, 2-3 p.m.
Learn about enchanting bath rituals and measure and mix ingredients for a leisure bath including oatmeal, essential oils and rose water. This particular bath calms dry skin and nurtures the soul. Attendees will take home a beautiful glass container with their bath creation. Join Peaceful Parlour shop owner Shari Ralish for this fun class at the Geneva Public Library. Visit www.geneva.lib.il.us.

Just Dad n' Me Dance
February 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Create fun memories at the annual Just Dad n' Me Dance at Geneva High School. Enjoy an evening of dancing, entertainment and delicious refreshments. All couples will receive a keepsake photograph from this memorable night. Visit www.genevaparks.org.

Sunday Afternoon Concert Series
February 12, 2 p.m.
The Sunday Afternoon Concerts features a variety of local performers for your listening pleasure. This year's series includes alternating classical and popular music. The classical series is sponsored by the St. Charles Public Library Foundation with a gift from the St. Charles Art & Music Festival Fund. Carnegie Community Room. Visit www.stcharleslibrary.org.

Mardi Gras
February 17-29
You don't have to go to New Orleans to celebrate Mardi Gras. Pheasant Run's own cobblestone Bourbon Street replicates the excitement every Saturday in February. Special Mardi Gras mask and bead making is available at the Craft Corner on Saturday afternoon. On Saturday nights, participate for free in the Second Line Parade, which starts on Bourbon Street at 6:30 p.m.
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Teen Job Fair
February 20, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Area businesses will have representatives available to tell you about their companies and employment opportunities. Come prepared to ask and answer questions at the Pottawatomie Community Center. www.stcparks.org.

Fat Tuesday on Bourbon Street
February 21
You don't have to go to New Orleans to celebrate Mardi Gras. Pheasant Run's own cobblestone Bourbon Street replicates the excitement. Celebrate Fat Tuesday on your very own Bourbon Street. www.pheasantrun-
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Tango Line Dance
February 21, 7-8:30 p.m.
Enjoy line dancing to the rhythm of the milongas (Argentine tangos with lively tempo). Learn to interpret this enchanting music as you move gracefully but vigorously on the dance floor while improving your balance and posture, acquiring mind/body coordination, and improving your flexibility while doing low-impact movements. No partner needed. Age 18+. Huntley Meeting Room. Visit www.stcharleslibrary.org.