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FUN AROUND THE SUBURBS IN FEBRUARY There are many fun events and activities to help you celebrate February. From an ice festival to on stage performances, here are 5 Things to Do to help you get started with your planning. 1. DOWNERS GROVE ICE FESTIVAL • FEB 7-9 DOWNERS GROVE–Get out of the house for a weekend of fun, shopping and dining for all ages! Watch carvers demonstrate their art in person Friday evening under the lights at 5:30pm on the southeast corner of Main and Curtiss and on Saturday with live ice carving demonstrations from 11am-3pm at the Main Street Train Station as well as south of 5150 Main Street. Details at www.downtowndg.org or (630) 725-0991. 2. 9TH ANNUAL WINDY CITY ELVIS COMPETITION Saturday, February 22 ST. CHARLES–The 9th annual competition brings together some of the most amazing Elvis performers in the country! www.arcadalive.com 3. THE SECRET OF MY SUCCESS  February 12-March 29 Paramount Theatre In Aurora AURORA–Is success money? A powerful job? A happy marriage? Join us for the World Premiere of The Secret of My Success, a hilarious, heartfelt new musical based on Universal Pictures film. Book by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen. Music and Lyrics by Michael Mahler and Alan Schmuckler. Based on the Universal Pictures film, The Secret of My Success, story by AJ Carothers. www.paramountaurora.com 4. PLAN FOR SPRING HOME UPDATES AND VISIT THIS 10,000 SQ. FT. KITCHEN & BATH SHOWROOM  NAPERVILLE– Recognized as a premiere remodeling company, this 10,000 square foot showroom is truly inspiring. Family owned and operated since 1996, HomeWerks specializes in full service remodeling. The kitchen and bath displays are interactive, allowing visitors to experience many product features first hand. With the focus of providing high quality products, professional installation and exceptional customer service, HomeWerks has been a welcomed addition to the Naperville community. HomeWerks Kitchen and Bath • 1154 E. Ogden Avenue, Naperville (866) 265-8895 • www.myhomewerks.com 5. DOWNTOWN NAPERVILLE CHOCOLATE WALK  Saturday, Feb 08, 2020 NAPERVILLE–Sure to satisfy a sweet tooth, participate in 360 Youth Services 4th annual Chocolate Walk held in Downtown Naperville on Saturday, February 8, 2020 from 12noon – 5pm. A great treat for your Valentine! Attendees will receive a fun Chocolate Tin along with a map touring many Downtown Naperville shops where you’ll experience chocolate tasty treats and chocolate surprises! www.cherryfish.com/chocolatewalk20 FLIP THROUGH FEBRUARY 2020 ISSUE

5 THINGS TO DO | February 2020

FUN AROUND THE SUBURBS IN FEBRUARY There are many fun events and activities to help you celebrate February. From an ice festival to on...

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WEDDING PLANNING MADE EASY WITH THE MOST ELEGANT RESULTS Plan an exquisite wedding complete with everything you've always dreamed of with the help of these local wedding extraordinairres. A Distinct Venue for Your Perfect Celebration ST. CHARLES–Baker Community Center (pictured above) located in downtown St. Charles is a historic building that offers today’s amenities including tables & chairs, a full kitchen, elevator access, AV equipment, sound/lighting options – even an outdoor terrace and a piano. From weddings to baby showers and birthday parties or business meetings, Baker Community Center has the space to meet the needs of an intimate gathering or large event. Inquire today! Call (630) 584-1055. Century Memorial Chapel NAPER SETTLEMENT–Built in 1864, the charm and elegance of Century Memorial Chapel comes through in its original stained glass windows and decorative hand stenciling. The curved buttresses, carved pews and globe lighting highlight the Gothic Revival style of architecture. This historic wedding venue was moved in 1970 from Jefferson and Ellsworth Streets in Naperville to its present site as the cornerstone of Naper Settlement, a history museum. With seating for up to 175 guests, this nondenominational chapel is the perfect setting for your wedding ceremony. www.napersettlement.org/109/Weddings Enjoy a Spa Treatment at Home Before Your Big Day Treat your wedding party to a spa day AT HOME! Concierge Medical Spa is the first mobile medical spa designed to bring the expertise of skin care professionals to your home. This concept helps clients who find it difficult to take time out of their busy schedules to make a spa appointment. Concierge also offers Express Spas located through the suburbs that make it easy for you to stop in for a quick treatment or add on a service when you’re already out and about. View a list of services & specials online. www.conciergemedspa.com Boutique Hotel In St. Charles Hotel Baker is a boutique hotel located in downtown St. Charles. The unique, romantic atmosphere on the banks of the Fox River has made the historic hotel a natural choice with couples from all over Chicagoland. Since the property reopened, weddings and private parties have become its specialty. The outdoor garden and patio offer picturesque river views while the interior rooms are elegantly appointed to compliment the building’s Old World elegance. Hotel Baker, 100 W. Main Street, St. Charles, (630) 584-2100, www.hotelbaker.com Two Picture-Perfect Wedding Venues Choose from two of the most unique venues in the city: Odyssey Chicago River or Odyssey Lake Michigan. Holding up to 200 guests aboard Odyssey Chicago Rive and 749 with Odyssey Lake Michigan Custom Packages, it’s no wonder so many choose Odyssey. Couples will work with a dedicated planner, choosing from all-inclusive packages, or design your own. Let Chicago's iconic skyline provide a beautiful setting for your wedding photos. Enhancements include custom décor and florals, passed hors d'oeuvres, live band, rooftop DJ, and more! www.odysseycruises.com/chicago/groups/wedding-venue List Your Wedding-Inspired Business Today! Contact Us at advertising@glancermagazine.com

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KICK OFF THE NEW YEAR WITH A LIST OF FUN THINGS TO DO The kids will love all that's available to them this month in and around the western suburbs. From cool programs and classes, to theater excitement - there's something for every age to enjoy. Watch for this feature each month. LOVE TO PLAY, LOVE TO LEARN NAPERVILLE– With February being the month of love, let’s celebrate the love of play! Ignite a lifelong love for learning by making it fun and doing it together. Play is one activity the whole family can enjoy. Explore, create, build, wonder, discover, think, play, and more at DuPage Children’s Museum. Love Bug Dance is February 13 from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. Join us for a special evening with good music, tasty treats, and fun activities! www.dupagechildrens.org,(630) 637-8000 ENCHANTED RAILROAD AT THE MORTON ARBORETUM Jan 17 to Feb 23 LISLE–All aboard! Marvel at a world of tiny enchantment! Watch an intricate miniature model railroad wind through magnificent scenery that the whole family can enjoy. Watch as more than 10 model trains wind through a two-level display of tree collections from around the world. The trains run at a child-friendly height to thrill even the littlest fan. www.mortonarb.org MIM & MINI DAY OUT: VALENTINE'S EDITION February 9, 11am-2pm • The Abbington GLEN ELLYN– The Mom & Mini Day Out™ Event celebrates Moms and their daughters with 5 different “corners”: CRAFT, GAME, SNACK, PAMPERING & SHOPPING! Enjoy a hand-selected small group of vendors for you and your mini to shop from with products for moms and daughters. For ages 4-12 but all are welcome. Each attendee receives a free raffle ticket! Winners must be present. Visit www.induoevents.com t order your ticket. FOR THE LOVE OF CHOCOLATE Chocolate Walk, Naperville, February 8 NAPERVILLE–Sure to satisfy a sweet tooth, participate in 360 Youth Services 4th annual Chocolate Walk held in Downtown Naperville on Saturday, February 8, 2020 from 12noon – 5pm. A great treat for your Valentine! Attendees will receive a fun Chocolate Tin along with a map touring many Downtown Naperville shops where you’ll experience chocolate tasty treats and chocolate surprises! www.cherryfish.com//chocolatewalk20 KIDS NIGHT OUT Feb 21 & March 20 NAPERVILLE–Enjoy a night out while your child enjoys a night of fun activities at Kids Night Out! Held at Naperville Park District’s Fort Hill Activity Center, kids ages 4-12 are entertained for three hours with dinner included. Activities include games, crafts and special treats that are themed to the time of year. Register at napervilleparks.org or at Fort Hill Activity Center. Fitness members must register in person or via phone to receive program discount. www.napervilleparks.org FLIP THROUGH FEBRUARY 2020 ISSUE

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