SUMMER FUN FOR EVERYONE! Summer is finally here! School’s out and it’s time to celebrate warm days, cool treats and fun stops along the way. There are many great events and activities happening around DuPage County. Here are a few of our favorites. From festivals and concerts, to unique camps & more. Enjoy! Share this feature with friends online and in social media. Subscribe to receive all 24 annual issues. It’s Fun to Be Smart! LEARNING RX–Brain Camp creates an engaging environment in which your child can discover tools for thriving in school and life. A cognitive enrichment program for children and teens ages 8-14. Camp exposes kids to fun activities that work on core brain skills, including memory, attention and logic. Brain Camp also teaches kids how to solve problems, set goals, harness the power of a great attitude, and use cool tricks to memorize things easily. Monday-Friday from 9-12 during the weeks of June 11 & 19 and July 9 & 16. Space is limited so call (630) 470-9631 today to reserve a spot. LearningRx 1280 Iroquois Ave., Ste. 400, Naperville Fun Summer Events at DuPage Children’s Museum NAPERVILLE– Explore, create, build, wonder, discover, think, play and more! Every visit to DuPage Children’s Museum is an adventure in fun and learning. Roll through DCM Express to experience the power of train play (DCM Express closes on June 14 so don’t wait), explore light and shadow in Creativity Connections, and create a work of art in The Studio. The opportunities are endless. Also, be sure to catch all the fun at Bug Bonanza on Saturday, June 30. (630) 637-8000, www.dupagechildrens.org SEA LION PARK A Nationally Recognized, Award-Winning Aquatic Park LISLE– Sea Lion Aquatic Park offers refreshing summertime fun for residents and visitors. It is the perfect venue for birthday parties or other celebrations. Featuring a large open swim area that slopes upward to a zero-depth shallow end, which allows for easy entry into the pool for everyone. With two 50' body flume slides, two drop slides, a vortex pool, splash playground, sand & kiddie water play area, teen pool and more, there's something fun for everyone! Adult and senior designated swim schedules are offered as well. Sea Lion Aquatic Park offers a full-service concession stand, locker room facilities, party rentals, swimming lessons, water fitness classes, Sea Lion Swim Team activities and special events throughout the summer. www.lisleparkdistrict.org/sealionaquaticpark.html GET LISTED IN KID STUFF EVERY MONTH! advertising@glancermagazine.com #GlancerMagazine #KidsTeens #FamilyTime #KidStuff #NapervilleParkDistrict #DuPageChildrensMuseum #Naperville #Wheaton #DuPageCounty #DuPage #June12018DuPage #Lisle

TAKING ACTION TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THE LIVES OF STUDENTS GLOBALLY Last summer my friend, Gabi, told me about an amazing charity called Pack for A Purpose. (If you've followed previous posts you've read all about this incredible organization). I loved the idea of taking action to positively impact the lives of students globally, so beginning a book drive was the perfect idea. I would have never imagined in a million years that we'd collect 7,000 books and that I'd have the opportunity to actually visit the recipients of our donations. This trip to Jamaica has changed my life forever. It is so true that when you give, you receive so much more in return. On March 27th, 2018, my Mom and I headed for Ochos Rios Primary School to visit the students, teachers and staff where the books were donated. I had no idea what to expect and after our two hour drive from Montego Bay, we were immediately greeted with hundreds of smiles, joy, laughter, kindness, gratitude and friendship. Upon arrival, I was confused at first because it seemed as though there was a huge party going on at the school. I thought to myself that if this is their typical daily recess, I was immediately moving to Jamaica to attend school there permanently. We were informed that the school was having its yearly community carnival fundraiser. How lucky that we were visiting on this day! It was a blast. Three students had prepared a traditional African dance that they performed for us. It was incredibly beautiful and so much fun to watch. They even tried to teach me a few parts of the dance. You can check out these videos on our blog. Ochos Rios Primary has about 1,500 students and only around 10 desk top computers for everyone to share. They are not only in great need of technology, but could use any basic school supplies such as books, pencils, pens, rulers, markers, play dough, you name it. If you'd like to make a donation, please contact me at pedis.n.passports@gmail.com. I will be continuing to send as many materials and supplies as possible and will certainly visit the school again the next time we are in Jamaica. They are very excited to have a brand new Special Education Department and can use any supplies you'd be willing to donate. When I think of my own school district here in Naperville, I realize what a privilege it is to grow up with a great education. More importantly, it is everyone's humanitarian responsibility to give back as much as possible. While I certainly can't afford to buy laptops for all of the students in Jamaica, I can be an ambassador to the school and reach out as much as possible to bring forth awareness. I’m hoping perhaps local school districts here in our area will join me in my mission to change the lives of the students in Ochos Rios. Thank you so much for all who have already donated! You've touched so many lives. Together we can spread happiness. ♥ ABOUT THE BLOGGERS Naperville mom and teacher, Kristen Kainrath and her teen daughter, Brooke, are a mother-daughter travel-blogging team who have always shared an incurable case of wanderlust. Their goal is to inspire girls to follow their passions and appreciate the diversity of our global community. Follow them on their journeys at www.pedisnpassports.com and watch for their monthly article inside Glancer Magazine in 2018. #GlancerMagazine #TravelLeisure #PedisNPassports #GuestBlogger #DuPageCounty #KaneCounty #OchosRios #Jamaica #CaringSharing #June12018Kane #June12018DuPage

5 WAYS TO PREVENT SUMMER LEARNING LOSS School is out for the summer and your kids are ready to toss the books and have some fun in the sun. As much as you want them to relax and recharge you’re worried about them forgetting everything they learned during the school year. Summer learning loss is real and it is significant says College Nannies Sitters and Tutors. The first four to six weeks of a new school year is spent bringing students back to where they were when they finished. CNST say students score lower on standardized testing at the end of summer rather than at the beginning. High school students who take the PSAT, ACT and SAT tests in the fall are the most affected. Which is why students seek CNST for summer tutoring for these critical tests. If your child struggled during the school year summer is a great time to focus their attention on a specific subject. So, what can you do to keep them learning. We asked Sue Eggers, a Glen Ellyn mom, Differentiation Specialist and Hinsdale Teacher. 1. Read, read, read! Continue the routine of reading before bed. Bring books to the pool, on car rides and vacations. Take trips to the library or bookstores. Make sure reading is not just considered a "school" thing to do. Make it enjoyable and part of a routine which will create life long readers. 2. Summer journal writing. Practice narrative writing by describing your favorite summer days and summer vacations. You can even do this electronically by making your own books. My students love to write books on an app called Book Creator. It's so easy to use and they can draw their own pictures or use camera roll pics. Worth purchasing the app! 3. Math can be fun! Practice math facts while using sidewalk chalk. There are plenty of apps like Xtramath, a free facts practice app. Don’t "worksheet" them to death in the summer, but keeping up on facts and computation once in a while will help. Don't pre-teach what next year will bring; instead review the skills they need to have mastered for their next year to be more successful. 4. Let them cook with you! Learning to read recipes and measure ingredients is a great skill to teach. Talk about the various units of measurement we use daily in our kitchens, and how fractions help us measure correctly. 5. Learn at the zoo!  Go to the zoo or a museum and have each kid think of a question or two they want to find the answer to while there. Once home see if this new knowledge leads to more "research!" They might be asking to go check out more books after their first set of questions lead to more inquiry. Want to know more about how to prep for ACT or SAT this summer? Check out your local office ( www.collegenanniesandtutors.com/locator ) for more information! ABOUT THE BLOGGER Glen Ellyn Mom’s Village is a local blog that was created by resident Alicia Donovan. She is devoted to being a mom who inspires others and loves connecting and creating a sense of community for all. She keeps herself busy with her active family, two dogs and surprises people when she says she’s a beekeeper. www.glenellynmomsvillage.com #GlancerMagazine #GlenEllynMomsVillage #GlenEllyn #DuPageCounty #AliciaDonovan #FeaturedBlog #FeaturedBlogger #June12018DuPage

INTRODUCING WEST SUBURBAN DR. MOM– Dr. Catherine Rhim (DMD) How do they do it? Day after day? Many moms are often referred to as “super-moms,” being able to take on multiple responsibilities at once and conquering all just as superhero’s do. It is mind-boggling to others observing their lifestyle, confusing as to how they can handle work, family, friends, personal life, and more all at once. It is even more impressive to have one of the most competitive, demanding occupations as a doctor. There are multiple different jobs in the doctor field. DMD, or Doctor of Dental Medicine, is one of the most common. They have numerous responsibilities while on the job. A few include promoting oral health, diagnosing oral diseases, creating treatment plans to maintain or restore oral health, interpreting x-rays and diagnostic tests, monitoring growth and development of the teeth and jaws, and performing surgical procedures on the teeth, bone, and soft tissues of the oral cavity. While handling all of those responsibilities and more as a dentist, it is truly remarkable to be a mother as well. It takes a special person to be handle both titles, doctor and mom. I spoke with Dr. Catherine Rhim (DMD) of Valley View Dental in Naperville about the lifestyle of handling both obligations. The word “hectic” seemed to come up a lot in the conversation. Dr. Rhim has two daughters, ages 6 and 12. While her husband is often out of town, recently getting a new puppy, demanding job, and active children Dr. Rhim explained “I feel like I can’t breathe, like I’m always out of breath.” Dr. Rhim’s typical day varies by the difference of working or not, working at VVD on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and every other Saturday. “I get up, make the girls lunches, prepare backpacks, drop them off at school at different times, then get myself ready, take the dog out, and leave for work,” Dr. Rhim said while describing a typical morning for her. She said that she feels like she can kind of breath once getting to work but then has to switch gears from mother to dentist, focusing on the intense challenges of the job. “You have to make you’re careful with each patient. You don’t want to work on the wrong tooth,” Dr. Rhim joked. As most working mothers do, Dr. Rhim does have a nanny to help her out. Her nanny is responsible for picking up the girls from school, feeding them dinner, and watching over them at home until Dr. Rhim arrives home from work. “I help the girls finish homework or whatever else, then I am usually scrambling to get them to bed by a decent hour,” Dr. Rhim said. “And then we start it all over again the next day,” she said with exhaustion in her voice. On days off, Dr. Rhim described her days as more relaxed but still fast-paced. Once she drops the girls off at school, she says her days seem to fly by. “I am constantly on the go,” Dr. Rhim added. While her girls are in school, she uses that time to grocery shop, do laundry, clean the house, etc. “I then pick up the girls from school and have to get them to their activities. Gymnastics, piano lessons, horse lessons, tennis. Squeezing in dinner between their activities, I don’t have time to cook every day, most of the time we have to be quick,” Dr. Rhim explained. Dr. Rhim grew up in a family of physicians and felt as if she was always geared towards the health field originally wanting to be a pediatrician as a girl. As a sophomore in college, she got a job as a dental assistant in Chinatown. “It opened up my eyes to dentistry at that time. I found it artistic. I was always interested in art as young girl,” Doctor Rhim said. When asked why she ended up choosing dentistry, Dr. Rhim referred back to the artistic aspect that she admired and concluded with, “I liked that it combined the health profession and helping people.” While Dr. Rhim has a great love for her profession and an even bigger love for her children, there is challenges that come about from handling the two of them together. “I feel bad for my younger daughter sometimes because she has classmates that their mothers don’t work. She wonders why I do but just doesn’t quite understand it yet. That’s why I work part-time. I want to be involved in extra-curricular and other things,” Dr. Rhim said. Watching her daughters grow up, time is already flying by for Dr. Rhim. “You want to be able to be there when they’re growing. It only happens once, and it goes fast,” Dr. Rhim said with love for her girls. Doctor Rr. is the definition of “Dr. Mom,” conquering the doctor and mother lifestyle, with immense dedication and passion for both her profession and daughters. Valley View Dental has three locations: Naperville, Romeoville, and Montgomery. With fifteen doctors in total, including Dr. Catherine Rhim, they are a full service dental practice. As a family dentist, they serve both children and adults. New patients are always welcome! Visit their website for their new patient special! www.vvdental.com. ABOUT THE WRITER Amanda Pavletic of Naperville is an incoming senior at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan where she is studying Health Communications, hoping to follow her dreams of working in Public Relations/Communications with a health emphasis. Amanda is Glancer Magazine’s 2018 Editorial Intern who will be writing a new feature column titled "Dr. Mom" where she will highlight a west suburban area mom who is also a medical physician. Amanda will focus on a day in the life of each Dr. Mom and will share about her medical practice as well. Amanda plays club soccer at Grand Valley and loves to exercise in her spare time. She also enjoys reading, writing, cooking, and playing with her dog, Wrigley, an 8-month-old mini Pomadoodle. Dr. Mom will appear in each issue of Glancer Magazine from June through September. Subscribe today so you don't miss out on Amanda's informative, unique and totally captivating column. #GlancerMagazine #HealthWellness #DrMom #SummerIntern2018 #AmandaPavletic #DuPageCounty #KaneCounty #ValleyViewDental #DrRhim #June152018DuPage #June12018Kane

DINE OUT WITH DAD or MEET UP WITH FRIENDS- THERE'S MANY OPTIONS TO CHOOSE FROM WESTERN SUBURBS – It’s summertime and BBQs, patios and dads are at the center of June bringing us to all the best sports bars and grills with outdoor seating that also boast a little action and fun. From open mic nights to pub trivia, North Side Sports Bar & Grill in Glen Ellyn serves up food and drinks both indoors and outdoors. Dad will love it and so will the rest of you! If traditional pub food is not your thing, the kitchen at 3 Corners Grill & Tap in Downers Grove prepares high quality American grill fare made from scratch daily using the highest ingredients possible. The bar features over 100 draft, bottled, and canned beers along with other wine and spirits. The 19 flat screen televisions, large u-shaped bar, multiple dining areas and a spacious outdoor patio make it the ideal spot. Perhaps 100 beer choices just aren’t enough for you. If so, then you might want to head to World of Beer Bar & Kitchen in Naperville for 50 craft beers on tap, over 500 in the cooler, plus a menu of tasty tavern fare that’s crafted to go perfectly with beer. And whether you’re a beer master or just beer curious, the knowledgeable staff will guide you through every last pint, pour, and pairing while you enjoy the indoor or outdoor dining choices. After tasting hundreds of beers, your palette may be ready to try the wine menu at Berger Bros. Pub in Winfield . Some refer to this pub as the hidden gem of the west suburbs, as they support regional breweries, farms and other local small businesses, often sourcing unique products from the Midwest and using the highest quality fresh ingredients such as grass and corn fed beef, wild-caught seafood and seasonal produce. But in the end, if you are looking for a good game, local music, grub, and a drink, Uptown Eatery & Tap in Plainfield is the place to be with two outside beer gardens! One is a full-service street-side patio fresco dining experience and the other is a covered beer garden with big screen TVs! There you go– one fun place to celebrate Dad after the next. -Kristen Kucharski #GlancerMagazine #DiningCabaret #DuPageCounty #KristenKucharski #June12018DuPage #June2018

PLAN A ROAD TRIP & LET THE SCENIC FUN BEGIN..... Summer is almost here and soon it will be time for road trips, soaking up the sun and awesome adventures. We put together a list of 25 Scenic Stops for you and yours to enjoy all summer long. We encourage you to try to visit as many as you can. Enjoy! #Summer2018 #25ScenicStops 1. LITTLE SABLE POINT LIGHTHOUSE Located at the Sand Dunes in Luddington, Michigan Just south of Ludington is a magical world of seventy foot sand dunes and evergreen forests. Here, burrowed amidst the Silver Lake State Park sand dunes, stands the spectacular Little Sable Point Lighthouse. Easily the busiest of these three lights, the 1874 tower stands alone at the base of Lake Michigan, over a hundred feet tall and still harboring its original 3rd order Fresnel lens. In 2010, thanks to a Federal Coastal Zone Management grant, the Pathways to Illumination project was completed. This well-paved pathway leads through what once was a steep dune that inhibited many visitors from making it to the light. Here you are welcome to climb the tower and take in the extraordinary views of forest and dunes that surrounds you. All towers may be climbed for the small price of $2 for children and $5 for adults. Educational tours are available by appointment, and are warmly received by staff and volunteers who love to share their Michigan maritime knowledge. SAVE THE DATE! Michigan Lighthouse Festival • August 25-27, 2017 www.visitlundington.com 2. CATARACT FALLS Located at Cataract State Park In Spencer, Indiana Known as some of the prettiest falls around, this is a scenic stop you’ll cherish for a lifetime. The largest waterfall in the state of Indiana can be found here, dropping for a total of 86 feet, with the upper falls making up 20 feet of this number. Be sure to wear your hiking shoes, as the hike to the falls is graded “of moderate difficulty” and less than three miles in length, with the best time to visit between December and May. As Cataract Falls is made up a long series of cascades, many of the trails within Cataract State Park are within site of the beautiful falling water. Don’t forget your camera! www.cataractfalls.com 3. FARM WINDMILLS Located Near Benton, Indiana Along I-65 Heading south on I-65 just outside of Lafayette, you can’t miss the tall, white windmills in the distance. There are many of them! For Illinois drivers on a road trip, they provide for unique country scenery. For others, though, the windmills mean a source of income and energy. Over a decade ago, this area was just another stretch of flat farmland used to grow corn and soybeans. But since 2008, boosted by federal and local tax incentives, wind turbines like these have become an increasingly prominent part of the northern Indiana landscape. Six wind farms were completed in Indiana in 2008 and 2009 alone and they something to see, indeed. www.benton county.in.gov/windfacts 4. ILLINOIS STATE CAPITOL BUILDING Located In Springfield, Illinois Just beautiful, isn’t it? For as beautiful and breathtaking as it appears on the outside, it has just as much signifigance on the inside. Home to the Illinois State Legislature since 1877, the Capitol also houses the offices of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Comptroller and Treasurer. Its 361-foot high dome—74 feet taller than the U.S. Capitol—towers over the west side of downtown Springfield. Visitors can take a guided tour of the Italian Renaissance Revival building and its numerous paintings and sculptures or watch the Senate and House of Representatives in action from the balcony-level galleries. Other structures of note in the Capitol Complex include the Illinois Firefighters and Police Officers Memorials, the Illinois State Museum and the Illinois State Library. The perfect scenic stop with a mix of history, too. www.easyaccessspringfield.org 5. VIEWS ALONG THE CHICAGO RIVER Downtown Chicago’s Architectural Tour This river tour will leave you in awe! Be inspired by the captivating, visual art that is Chicago’s legendary architecture, and the exceptional architects who created this ever-changing, dynamic legacy for all to enjoy and admire. This comprehensive tour navigates through the heart of the city on all three branches of the Chicago River while a professionally-trained architectural guide tells the story of more than 130 years of innovation in design, style and technique and why it is important today. Wendella features a variety of distinctive tours, all focusing on the history and architecture of the city and led by a trained professional tour guide. www.wendellaboats.com 6. MAGNIFICENT MILE Tulips on Michigan Avenue Chicago is beautiful throughout the year, but come springtime, the tulips along Michigan Avenue are simply breathtaking– as you see in this photo and also on our cover. The bold colors are so inviting and provide a perfect contrast with the towering concrete buildings. This tulip garden was strategically planned to last all season long with some blooming earlier than others, creating a flower showcase so captivating you’ll want to come back year after year. www.themagnificentmile.com 7. FABYAN WINDMILL Located In Batavia, Illinois The Fabyan Windmill is an authentic, working Dutch windmill dating from the 1850s located off Illinois Route 25. After years of planning and effort to restore the historic Fabyan Windmill to its original grandeur, including a trip to the Netherlands for authentic timber and gear work, the Windmill made its public debut in June 2005 with a Grand Reopening Celebration. A truly unique piece of history. This 68 foot, 5 story structure sits on the east side of Fabyan Forest Preserve and is a working windmil. Learn how it operates by taking a tour during weekends from 1-4 p.m., May 15 – October 15. www.kaneforest.com/historicsites/fabyanwindmill.aspx 8. ILLINOIS BEACH STATE PARK Located In Zion, Illinois Illinois Beach is a unique and captivating natural resource for all to enjoy. It was created by the titanic forces of glacial advance and retreat and the steady winds that breathed across expansive Lake Michigan. The park has dunes and swales with sprawling marshes, forests of oak and vast arrays of animal life and vegetation.The 4,160-acre park, consisting of two separate areas, offers ample opportunities for swimming, boating, picnicking, hiking, fishing, camping and just appreciating nature. Stretching leisurely for six and a half miles along the sandy shore of Lake Michigan in northern Illinois, Illinois Beach State Park encompasses the only remaining beach ridge shoreline left in the state. www.stateparks.com 9. CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN Located in Glencoe, Illinois A majestically beautiful outdoor setting, truly. In every season at the Chicago Botanic Garden, there are activities and programs, and breathtaking beauty throughout the 385 acres, including 27 gardens, four natural areas — including prairie and woods — and 81 acres of water. You can explore the wonders of the Garden by walking or by taking a tram. Tram tours include a panoramic overview or the intimate view of the gardens of the main island. To enhance your visit, head online first to download Garden guides of individual gardens. Detailed information on special events, exhibits, garden walks, and tram hours is available online as well in the Events Calendar. We think you’ll really love this place! www.chicagobotanic.org 10. DELLS SCENIC RIVERWALK Located at the Wisconsin Dells Now easily accessible to the public for the first time in 75 years, this ¼-mile paved path offers visitors not only a breathtaking view of the Dells' unique scenery, but sprinkles in game tables and comfortable benches inviting guests to relax and take in all of Mother Nature's glory. Walk, bike or run the Dells Scenic River Walk. It's free and open to the public year-round. www.wisdells.com 11. STATUES ON THE FOX RIVER BRIDGE Located In Aurora, Illinois With the area’s rich presence of Victorian and Italianate architecture, Aurora has countless numbers of certified National Register of Historic Places buildings. Several designated historic districts come with their own bed and breakfast inns, theaters, museums and more. With statues located throughout the city over the Fox River on Memorial Bridge and more, a day spent in downtown Aurora will provide for plenty of scenic views. www.enjoyaurora.com 12. THE HOUSE ON THE ROCK Located In Spring Green, Wisconsin Simply amazing! The House on the Rock began in 1945 when a man named Alex Jordan had a towering goal: to build a retreat as awe-inspiring as the view from the rock upon which the House would eventually be built. What took shape on and around Deer Shelter Rock is a truly remarkable achievement. The House was only the beginning. In the years that followed, Alex expanded his vision beyond the House and collected and built on a massive scale. In the end he had created the world-renowned attraction known as The House on the Rock. Pictured is a bridge on the property. www.thehouseontherock.com 13. BLACKWELL FOREST PRESERVE Located in Warrenville, Illinois With history dating back to the 1830s, this beautiful place on earth is nearby in Warrenville. Erastus Gary, one of Winfield Township’s first settlers and a founder of Gary, IN, made his home on the land that is now Blackwell Forest Preserve where he operated a grist mill — Gary’s Mill — east of the West Branch of the DuPage River. The land is now part of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage Count. Visitors hiking through walk on land that the retreating Wisconsin Glacier shaped 12,000 to 15,000 years ago. In fact, the glacier’s meltwaters left behind much of the soil that covers DuPage County today. After the glacier’s retreat, savannas with widely spaced oak trees formed on the higher ground while the lower-lying ground became home to marsh and prairie plant. Enjoy picnicing, fishing, boating and more at this local treasure. www.dupageforest.org 14. DEVIL’S LAKE STATE PARK Located In Baraboo, Wisconsin Located in the Baraboo Range in eastern Sauk County, just south of Baraboo, Wisconsin. Devil's Lake State Park is the biggest state park in Wisconsin. Filled with outdoor attractions and activities from the 400 State Bike Trail in one corner to Lake Wisconsin on the other– this is a favorite camping site for many. Activities include biking & area trails, canoe & kayaking fishing, golfing, power boating and rock climbing. www.devilslakewisconsin.com 15. MILWAUKEE PIERHEAD LIGHTHOUSE Located In Milwaukee, Wisconsin The Milwaukee Pierhead Light is an active lighthouse located in the Milwaukee harbor, just south of downtown. This aid to navigation is a 'sister' of the Kenosha North Pier Light and is rich in history. This is favorite place for many to take pictures of the Milwaukee skyline at night. The light was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in September 2012. www.lighthousefriends.com 16. CAVE OF THE MOUNDS Located In Blue Mounds, Wisconsin Less than 3 hours from Naperville, Cave of the Mounds National Natural Landmark is truly something to see in your lifetime. Celebrating 75 years since the Cave opened for tours, it has become the premier cave in the upper Midwest and the jewel box of America’s major show caves. Guided tours of this geologic wonder follow paved, lighted walkways departing regularly every day of the year. www.caveofthemounds.com 17. DOOR COUNTY Located In Milwaukee, Wisconsin If you haven’t been yet, then this summer is a great time to plan a weekend trip to this special place. Some of the highlights of Door County parks include the Cana Island Lighthouse, the Ellison Bluff overlook, the rocky shoreline of Door Bluff Headlands, and of course the must-see waves crashing into the shore at Cave Point (pictured here). The 19 county parks dotting Door County are all located on the water, and many double as historic landmarks. These often overlooked gems include some of the most jaw-dropping overlooks, secret picnic spots, and shoreline hikes, plus boat launches, beaches, playgrounds, and pavilions. www.doorcounty.com 18. CLOUD GATE At Millenium Park Cloud Gate is British artist Anish Kapoor's first public outdoor work installed in the United States. The 110-ton elliptical sculpture is forged of a seamless series of highly polished stainless steel plates, which reflect Chicago’s famous skyline and the clouds above. A 12-foot-high arch provides a "gate" to the concave chamber beneath the sculpture, inviting visitors to touch its mirror-like surface and see their image reflected back from a variety of perspectives. Inspired by liquid mercury, the sculpture is among the largest of its kind in the world, measuring 66-feet long by 33-feet high. www.cityofchicago.org 19. FARNSWORTH HOUSE Located In Plano, Illinois Located nearby, this is a historical place with a unique story. Farnsworth House in Plano was built in 1951 by the world-renowned architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. The house is considered a world-famous masterpiece representing modernist domestic architecture and minimalist design. The house, which looks like a “glass box,” is known for its aesthetic approach to nothingness, yet it was revolutionary in the architecture community. Today, visitors can join a tour of the house and grounds and learn more about this stunning work by van der Rohe and how it came to be along the banks of the Fox River in Plano. www.farnsworthhouse.org 20. THE WISCONSIN GREAT RIVER ROAD 250 Miles of Peacefulness The Wisconsin Great River Road parallels the majestic Mississippi River along 250 miles of the state's western border. It's one of the most scenic roads in the Midwest, flanked by 400-foot-high sandstone bluffs and historic little river towns. Boating, fishing and birding are popular pastimes along the road; several state parks and wildlife refuges make access easy. River towns offer visitors diversions such as hunting through antiques shops, dining on catfish and other local specialties, and spending the night at inns and B&Bs, many of them a century old. (800) 658-9424. www.wigreatriverroad.org 21. GARDEN OF THE GODS Southern Illinois More than 320 million years ago, the wind and rain patiently started to chisel away at large deposits of sedimentary rock located in what is now, Shawnee National Forest. Over the years, the elements have sculpted some of the most stunning and extraordinary rock formations known to man. This garden of sandstone sculptures and vast untouched wilderness was fittingly named Garden of the Gods covering more than 3,300 acres of forest. With plenty of trails for backpacking and horseback riding, nature lovers love it here. The most popular trail is Observation Trail. It’s of average difficulty and is occasionally marked with educational signs outlining the history and geology of the region. Nice wooden decks for viewing the rock formations are present with magnificent bluffs which drop more than 100 feet down, but provide breathtaking views of the forests below and beyond. The park and its campsites are open year round. A must visit for all! www.shawneeforest.com/GardenoftheGods 22. HISTORIC ROUTE 66 An Old Gas Station In Dwight, Illinois Since 1926, driving down Route 66 has been the experience of a lifetime for travelers, adventurers, desperados and dreamers. Historical Route 66 made its way through many towns and Dwight was in its path. Built in 1933 was Ambler’s Texaco Station, which later became The Marathon Oil Station that serviced travelers until 1998. The building has been renovated and is now a visitor's and information center. Pictured is a vintage old gas pump at the gas station along Route 66 in Dwight. While officially Route 66 no longer exists, a great deal of it remains to be driven and enjoyed. A turn-by-turn road description will guide you on your journey through all eight states from Chicago to Los Angeles. Download it today! www.historic66.com 23. JAPANESE GARDEN Located In Geneva, Illinois Colonel George Fabyan's historic home, with his collection of Asian artifacts plus Japanese gardens sits in Geneva just off of Batavia Avenue along the banks of the Fox River. This lovely oasis was originally designed in 1910 by Japanese landscape architect Taro Otsuka as a private garden for George and Nelle Fabyan. With original stone designs throughout the gardens, this local treasure is cherished by many. www.kaneforest.com/historicsites/japaneseGarden.aspx 24. CANTIGNY GARDENS Located In Wheaton, Illinois On first impression, the beauty and tranquility of Cantigny Gardens will take your breath away. Nestled among 29 acres are beautiful landscapes that showcase the lifecycles of trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals in stunning displays that perform well in a Midwest climate. Tours are available for in bloom areas that may include the Fountain Garden, Rock and Dryland Gardens, Rose Garden, Octagon Garden and many beds within the Upper and Lower Bur Oak Gardens, as well as a variety of specimen trees along the journey. To learn more visit www.cantigny.org/gardens/garden-tours. 25. STARVED ROCK STATE PARK Located In Ottawa, Illinois Starved Rock State Park is a wilderness area on the Illinois River in the U.S. state of Illinois. It’s known for its steep sandstone canyons formed by glacial meltwater. Several, including the St. Louis, French and Wildcat canyons, have waterfalls. A wooded trail leads to Lover’s Leap Overlook, with views of the river and Starved Rock Dam. Park wildlife includes white-tailed deer, bald eagles and migratory birds. Pictured is an amazing view from behind Lasalle Falls. www.starvedrockstatepark.org Photos submitted unless otherwise sourced via various public domains. This article appeared in the May 2017 issue of Glancer Magazine. #GlancerMagazine #TravelLeisure #TrendyTraveler #SummerFun #Summer2018 #DuPageCounty #KaneCounty

SUNDAY, JUNE 3 WILL CELEBRATE 65 YEARS IN THE COMMUNITY Hinsdale Humane Society’s dog and stroller-friendly certified 5K Race promises family fun, fitness and lots of furry friends, while helping homeless animals HINSDALE– Hinsdale Humane Society’s (HHS) Pet Walk & Run fundraiser returns Sunday, June 3 from 8-11am at Katherine Legge Memorial Park in Hinsdale. This year, as HHS approaches the 65 year mark of serving the community, event participants will enjoy a certified 5K run through scenic Hinsdale neighborhoods, with activities after the race for all attendees. The run and walk begins and ends in Katherine Legge Park. After the 5K, attendees can enjoy the Kids Dash complete with activities like a slime table and face painting, in addition to a DJ, giant bubbles, frisbee dogs, food and local vendors with giveaways and items for sale. Registration for the event is at www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org under the News and Events section. Registration fee is $40 per adult runner and $50 day of, $25 per walker (walkers are not timed), $25 for child runners under 9 years old and $10 for the Kids Dash that includes a hero cape. Festival attendees who would like a shirt pay $25. Shirt availability cannot be guaranteed for registrations received after May 21. For runners and walkers, race packet pick-up takes place at Midtown Athletic Club, 215 63rd St in WIllowbrook on Friday, June 1 from 6-8pm and Saturday, June 2 from 9-noon. Race day registration is from 7-7:30, warm-up is at 7:45, the race begins at 8am, Kids Dash at 9:30 and Awards are presented to top finishers in each age bracket at 9:45am by returning M.C. Judy Hsu from ABC-7. The event’s Virtual 5K allows those who don’t want to run, or who may not be able to attend, to help the cause by generating pledges on social media. Visit http:bit.ly/HHSPetWalk to sign up and help further the mission of HHS. “Pet Walk & Run has been a big part of our fundraising for almost 30 years,” said Jacki Rossi, Development Director. “And as we get ready to celebrate 65 years of HHS serving the community, we want to thank our supporters for all they have done to help us continue on with our mission. We cannot do what we do without you!” Pet Walk & Run registration information is available at www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org . For more detailed information, call 630-323-5630 or email development@hinsdalehumanesociety.org. #GlancerMagazine #CaringSharing #Hinsdale #JudyHsu #ABC7 #HinsdaleHumaneSociety

HELD MAY 18 THROUGH AUGUST 31 The Downtown Wheaton Association is gearing up for a summer full of Vintage Rides car shows, which will take place on Friday nights from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., May 18 through August 31. Like in previous years, this car show in historic Downtown Wheaton will feature all makes of cars from Model T’s to Teslas and everything in between. Due to the improvements taking place on Front Street this summer, the event will move south of the train tracks to Hale Street, between Liberty and Willow. Space for cars will be limited and is on a first-come, first-served basis. The street will be closed at 5 p.m. to allow classic cars to arrive and park, and the show officially begins at 6 p.m. This move is temporary for the 2018 summer only, but it provides a fresh, new venue for this family-favorite event. The Wheaton Police Department asks for your cooperation in not moving barricades during these events to ensure the safety of Vintage Rides participants and pedestrians. Spectators will admire classic cars, motorcycles and trucks of many makes, models and years. Some of the downtown restaurants will be at the show selling tasty treats for visitors’ refreshment, and there will be a DJ spinning tunes. Restrooms also will be provided for visitors’ convenience. The event will have a different theme each week, including: May 18: Welcome Back Night May 25: Piano Night: Billy Joel & Elton John June 1 & 2: Easy & Mix* June 8: Country June 15: Movie Themes June 22: 70’s Corvette June 29: 80’s & 90’s July 6: Country July 13: Tom Jones & Tommy and the Shondells July 20: Smooth/Summer July 27: Kenny Rodgers August 3: R&B August 10: Country August 17: Disco August 24: Southern Rock August 31: Last Night Blow Out *Note that June 1 and 2 are relocated to North Hale Street between Front and Wesley streets to accommodate the Taste of Wheaton carnival. Reservations to exhibit your car must be made for this night by calling the DWA at 630-682-0633. #GlancerMagazine #ArtsEntertainment #DowntownWheaton #Wheaton #DuPageCounty #VintageRidesVintageCarShow

UPDATED MAY 15, 2018: Congratulations to Our Winner! Announcing Susie Barrto of West Suburban Chicago Is Our Winner of (4) General Admission Concert Tickets & a Brand New Black COACH Wristlet. Susie, Please Email Us at promotions@glancermagazine.com to Claim Your Prize. Thank You to Everyone Who Entered! We Hope You Enjoy Your Free Digital Subscription. Stay Connect for More Goo Goo Dolls/Gavin DeGraw Concert Ticket Giveaways. This Promotional Giveaway was Brought to Your by Glancer Magazine, a 2018 Sponsor of Cal's Concert Series at Arranmore Farms In Oswego. POSTED APRIL 15, 2018 WE'RE GIVING AWAY THE HOTTEST ESSENTIALS OF THE SUMMER..... Summer is all about having the right essentials– from the hottest concert tickets to must-have accessories. Sign up for Glancer Magazine's FREE digital subscription program to be entered for a chance to win a brand new black COACH wristlet filled with (4) four general admission concert tickets for Cal's Concert Series featuring Goo Goo Dolls with special guest Gavin DeGraw on July 14th at Oswego's Arranmore Farm + Polo Club. This concert is in support of Cal's Angels for families and children suffering from the effects of pediatric cancer. It promises to be an event like no other and we invite you to enter to win! We will be giving away fun summer essentials along with tickets to this event all season long so stay connected! READY. SET. GO. >>ENTER TO WIN TODAY! View Concert Event Page for More Details About This Event Contest Ends May 15, 2018 at 4pm. Winner drawn from list of Digital Subscribers registered before May 15, 2018 at 4pm. Brought to you by Glancer Magazine, Inc. a 2018 Media Sponsor of Cal's Concert Series. All rights reserved. No purchase necessary to win. Watch for more "Summer Essentials" Ticket Give Away promotions posting prior to July 2018. #GlancerMagazine #ArtsEntertainment #Summer2018 #CalsAngels #Oswego #ArranmoreFarmsPoloClub #CalsConcertSeries #GooGooDolls #GavinDeGraw #Events #TrendingNow #DuPageCounty #KaneCounty #GlancerSponsored

AUDITIONS SET FOR MAY 26 Auditions for the 2018 Geneva's Got Talent Competition will be held May 26 from 10am – 2pm at Sunset Community Center. Registration and completed Application/Waiver are required. All ages and talents are welcome! For more details visit www.genevaparks.org #GlancerMagazine #Geneva #GenevasGotTalent #GenevaParkDistrict #KidsTeens #Summer2018 #KaneCounty

GET READY FOR A BUTTERFLY-FILLED DAY It’s butterfly time again at Peck Farm Park – and you can help! The first butterflies arrive on May 19 and they need your help to start the season in their new home. Participants will be able to release a butterfly in the butterfly house, make a butterfly craft, enjoy a butterfly snack, and take a self-guided butterfly hike. Pre-registration is recommended. Space is limited so sign up early to reserve your place at the party. Each participant who wishes to release a butterfly and take part in other activities must register for a designated time-slot. Participants under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. $10 per person. Available Times Saturday May 19 10:00 am – 10:30 am Saturday May 19 10:30 am – 11:00 am Saturday May 19 11:00 am – 11:30 am Saturday May 19 11:30 am – 11:30 am Please Note: a limited number of day-of registrations will be accepted. Sponsored by CIBC and Nothing Bundt Cakes . Hosted by the Geneva Park District. See event page here. #GlancerMagazine #KaneCounty #Geneva #PeckFarm #GenevaParkDistrict #KidsTeens #ArtsEntertainment #TrendingNow

HAVE A DANCER IN THE FAMILY? CHECK OUT ELAN DANCE COMPANY Élan Dance Company, the pre-professional performing dance company of the Naperville Park District’s Dance Academy, is holding auditions for the 2018-2019 season on Tuesday, May 22. Students between the ages of 9 and 18 interested in joining Élan are invited to audition for placement in one of three groups within the company. Auditions will take place in Room 123 at the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, located at 305 W. Jackson Ave. Specific times for each age group are as follows: Junior Company (ages 9-12) 5:00-6:00 p.m. Apprentice Company (ages 12-15) 6:15-7:15 p.m. Senior Company (ages 14-18) 7:30-8:30 p.m. Audition packets with detailed instructions and information about the company may be requested from Artistic Director Kristy Meza at kmeza@napervilleparks.org or by calling (630) 848-3618. In addition to its regular season that begins in September, Elan Dance Company will offer a summer class and will perform pre-shows at the following times at several free, outdoor events: Night at the Movies - Sat., June 30 at 7:45 p.m. at Rotary Hill Children’s Lunch Hour Entertainment – Tues., July 17 at 11:00 a.m. at the Riverwalk Grand Pavilion Carillon Recital – Tues., August 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Millennium Carillon About the Naperville Park District Created in 1966, the Naperville Park District is an independent, municipal agency serving the recreation needs of its residents. An Illinois Distinguished Agency since 1994, the District is one of only 1% of park districts across the country to be nationally accredited through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA). The Naperville Park District’s mission is to provide recreation and park experiences that promote healthy lives, healthy minds and a healthy community. The District maintains and operates more than 2,400 acres with 137 parks and provides more than 1,500 recreational, arts and environmental programs and special events annually. Included within the District’s operations are two championship golf courses, a multitude of playgrounds, trails, athletic courts and sports fields, Fort Hill Activity Center, Knoch Knolls Nature Center, two inline skating and skateboarding facilities, the Millennium Carillon, a paddle boat quarry, historic Centennial Beach, and the beautiful Riverwalk. #GlancerMagazine #KidsTeens #ElanDanceCOmpany #NapervilleParkDistrict #Naperville #DuPageCounty