| May
| Ongoing
The Community Calendar
is an hourly feature on WETN radio. WETN uses this feature to promote
selected events happening on the Wheaton College campus and surrounding
communities in the Chicago area. Announcements on the Community Calendar
run 1-2 times daily up to 2 weeks in advance of the event. Event information
is also listed here on the online Community Calendar. To submit an
announcement, you may email
WETN with
the information or fax it to 630-752-5286. Information about your
event should be submitted three weeks prior to the date of the event.
There is no charge for events promoted on the WETN Community Calendar.
Because of this, announcements are not guaranteed. Our underwriting
program offers guaranteed announcements.
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| Date |
Time |
Event |
For more info |
May 6-8 |
9AM-4:30 PM |
The Adams Hall Gallery at Wheaton
College will host exhibits showcasing the work of senior
art majors. Paintings, drawings, photography and video
installations are featured. Free and open to the public.
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Call Department of Art (630) 752-5050 |
May 8-12; 15-19 |
10AM-4PM |
Though some wedding traditions may
have changed from the 1890s to today, the heart of a
wedding is still the same. See firsthand during “The
Wedding Handkerchief” at Kline Creek Farm. Tours
begin on the hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Of course,
weddings in Victorian times included actions with significant
meaning. A bride was sure to carry a handkerchief. An
old sentiment stated that a bride must take care to
shed a few tears before the groom kissed her, as tears
cried before the wedding meant none after. Learn how
a young woman may have made her own handkerchief from
linen or silk fabric and handmade lace or tatting work.
See the house decorated for a wedding — take in
the fragrance of fresh flowers, see the table set for
a special meal, and hear the “Bridal Chorus”
playing on the pump organ. Just like today’s weddings,
celebrations ranged from quiet affairs to large gatherings.
Learn about details from invitation styles to the gifts
a couple received. |
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May 9-10 |
Various |
Wheaton College alumni return to celebrate
milestone anniversaries during Wheaton College Alumni
Weekend. Class dinners, programs, and photos are on
the weekend program, along with three special events:
Festival of Faith Concert Friday May 9,
8pm Edman Chapel. Free and Open to the public
A Conversation with 1968 Graduates: DR.
Nathan Hatch, Dr. Mark Noll, and Dr. John Piper. Stauradayu
May 10, 9:30am Barrows Auditorium
Alumni Celebration Lucheon, Staurday May
10, 11:30 am, King Arena |
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May 9-10 |
9AM-7PM; 9AM-4PM |
Are you looking for that something
new, that eye-catching touch for your garden? Then go
native with plants from the Forest Preserve District
of DuPage County’s native-plant sale at Mayslake
Peabody Estate in Oak Brook. The sale will feature a
wide variety of native flowers, grasses, ferns and trees
suitable for both sunny and shady conditions.
Why native plants? Having thrived in this region for
thousands of years, they are well-adapted to the environment
and require a fraction of the care required by turf
grasses and traditional framed beds. They can attract
and sustain wildlife from goldfinches to tiger swallowtail
butterflies, and provide unusual textures and colors,
like the striking bright blooms of wild bergamot and
the fine-textured tufts of prairie dropseed grass. |
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May 10 |
9AM-Noon |
At Spring Creek Reservoir Forest Preserve
in Bloomingdale, visitors can hook a largemouth bass,
take a lunchtime stroll, or relax on a bench to watch
the clouds go by. So help make this popular location
more enjoyable for all during the “Spring Into
Volunteering” workday. Volunteers will remove
litter and help with a brush-trimming project, so wear
sturdy shoes and come prepared to work outdoors.
Those under 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent
or guardian, and children under 14 must be accompanied
by an adult. Limited refreshments will be provided to
volunteers who make reservations by Friday, May 2. |
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May 14 |
7-9PM |
Exercise is important during the
pre- and postnatal period to prepare for childbirth
and help restore the body to its pre-pregnancy state.
Join Lori Hardy, MD, from Female Healthcare Associates,
as she discusses the changes that take place during
and after pregnancy. A physical therapist from Central
DuPage Hospital will talk about and demonstrate exercises
pertinent to the pregnancy and recovery process. This
is free and will take place in Danada House, Wheaton. |
Call (630) 933-4CDH |
May 17 |
Various |
Discover one of nature’s sensational
seasonal events with a flock of fun activities from
bird walks to bird talks during the “International
Migratory Bird Day Celebration” at Willowbrook
Wildlife Center in Glen Ellyn. The event will feature
a variety of free activities for kids and adults throughout
the day:
Bird Walk for Adults, 8 to 9:30 a.m. — Search
for feathered jewels in flight during the peak of warbler
migration. Ages 12 and up. Reservations required.
Bird-Banding Demonstration, 9 to 11 a.m. — Learn
how banding is carried out and how it helps scientists
worldwide gain valuable insight. Ages 12 and up.
The Perils of Migration: The Chicago Bird Collision
Monitoring Program,
10:30 a.m. to noon — Find out how this cooperative
grass-roots project saves injured birds. Ages 10 and
up. Reservations required.
Kids’ Activity Station, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. —
Stop by for ongoing activities.
Kids’ Bird Walk, 10:30 a.m. to noon — Kids,
take a naturalist-led hike to see birds in the “Back
40” nature area. Ages 8 and up. Reservations required.
Origin of Bird Names, 1 to 2 p.m. — Find out how
the birds of DuPage County received their common names.
Adults only. Reservations required. Gardening for Birders,
2:30 to 3:30 p.m. — Join this informal workshop
to see native plants, and discover how landscaping can
attract birds to your yard. Ages 12 and up.
Bird Walk for Beginners, 3:30 to 5 p.m. — Learn
the basics of bird-watching through a naturalist-led
exploration. Ages 12 and up. Reservations required.
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Call Willowbrook Wildlife Center
(630) 942-6200 |
May 17 |
9-11AM |
Get ready to ride, pardner! Hop on
your saddle — your bicycle saddle, that is —
to learn cycling safety at the Forest Preserve District
of DuPage County’s “Kids’ Bike Rodeo”
at the Herrick Lake Forest Preserve in Wheaton. Children
ages 5 to 15 are invited to bring their bikes and helmets
to join Forest Preserve District police officers at
this free clinic for safety inspections and helmet-fitting
tips. Participants will be able to ride on a miniature
course, including a trail-ride section for kids 9 and
older, that will teach rules and etiquette for riding
in the forest preserves. Children may also meet the
District’s Trail Patrol volunteers, discover places
to explore in DuPage County, and take home prizes.
Reservations are not needed for this free event.
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Call (630) 871-6425 |
May 17 |
7PM |
The Glen Ellyn Children's Chorus
will present their annual Spring Concert at Edman Chapel
on the Wheaton College campus. This year's presentation
is titled "Stories in Song". The Glen Ellyn Children's
Chorus - a world-class organization, now in its 43rd
year, dedicated to bringing out the best in young people
through extraordinary choral music experiences. |
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May 18 |
9AM |
Wheaton College's Community School
of the Arts (CSA) presents Vivaldi Strings in the Arts
in the Morning seminar. The Program will be held in
Barrows Auditorium. The $15 registration fee includes
continental breakfast. Groups of 8 or more are eligible
for a discounted rate. |
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May 19 |
9:30-11:15AM |
The Illinois Chapter of the HUntington's
Disease Society of America (HDSA) is holding its 4th
annual TEAM HOPE-Walk for the Cure at Danada Forest
Preserve in Wheaton.REgistration will trake place at
9am. The walk-a-thon will begin at 10am, rain or shine.
The registration fee of the $15 includes a donation
to the organizations, registration for the walk, a goodie
bag, the 2008 Walk for the Cure T-Shirt and lunch. |
Call Community School of the Arts
(630) 752-5567 |
May 19 |
6:30PM |
Get ready for summer shoes and sandals
with this foot care program by Alexian Brothers Hospital.
Join Myron Wolf, DPM at the Bloomingdale Public Library,
for a free seminar that will address common foot problems,
their treatment options, and ways to keep your feet
healthy and feeling good. Please register in person
or call. |
Adult Reference Desk at (630) 924-2730 |
May 20 |
6:30PM |
Come to the Bloomingdale Public Library
for a seminar on how to buy a house. You’ll learn
about the buying process, the five myths preventing
home ownership, affordable home options in the Bloomingdale
area, and information about financing options and home
inspections. Please register in person or call.
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Adult Reference Desk at (630) 924-2730 |
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| Date |
Time |
Event |
For more info |
Through October 26, 2008 |
11AM-6PM |
See a soaring red-tailed hawk, launch
a model glider to new heights or, on a clear day, catch
a glimpse of the Chicago skyline from the top of the
Greene Valley hill at Greene Valley Forest Preserve
in Naperville. The hill opens to the public on May 3
and will be open Saturdays and Sundays. The hill is
a former landfill that is now the site of a gas-to-energy
plant; disposal operations began in 1974 and ended in
1996. Revenue generated from the landfill was applied
toward construction costs; as a result, tax dollars
were not used for the recreational developments. With
over 25,000 acres, 140 miles of trail and 60 preserves
all right at your feet, there's a perfect way to enjoy
DuPage County's forest preserves that's just waiting
for you.
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Through May 15, 2008 |
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (Mon-Sat)
1 - 5 PM (Sun)
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The Billy Graham Center Museum at Wheaton College is
showcasing a new temporary exhibit, "Face to Face:
Warner Sallman's Images of Christ." The exhibit features
several of Sallman's oil paintings, sketches, and chalks
depicting Jesus, as well as memoribilia from his long
career. There is a suggested donation of $4 for general
admission, $3 for students and seniors, $1 for children,
and $10 for a family pass. The Billy Graham Center is
located at 500 College Avenue in Wheaton. Parking is free,
and the museum is wheelchair accessible. |
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Through May 23, 2008 |
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Mon-Fri)
9 AM- 12PM (Sat) |
The Marion E. Wade Center museum is
proud to present an exhibition featuring the life and
works of artist and illustrator Pauline Baynes. Her
artwork will include original drawings for Prince Caspian
from the Chronicles of Narnia series by C.S. Lewis,
other fantasy-themed illustrations, and a selection
of published illustrated works. Also featured are new
paintings by Ms. Baynes based on Psalm 8. The Psalm
8 illustrations have been published in a limited edition
art book entitled Psalm 8: How Excellent is Thy Name,
available only at the Wade Center. The Marion E. Wade
Center at Wheaton College is a special library, archives
and museum devoted to the works of seven British authors
including C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. Wheaton College
(Wheaton, Ill.) is a coeducational Christian liberal
arts college noted for its rigorous academics and integration
of faith and learning. |
Call Wade Center (630) 752-5908 |
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