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POTPOURRI National Museum of Mexican Art

Running Street Art Tour Sat., June 24, 10 a.m. Bring your running shoes and enjoy a public art tour around Pilsen with Miguel ‘Kane One’ Aguilar. Intended for all levels of runners. After the run, participate in a gallery conversation about the artist’s work. Free. Can’t make it? The next running tours is July 29. Call 312-7 3 8 - 1 5 0 3 . V i s i t N a t i o n a l M u s e u m o f

thMexicanArt.org. At 1852 W. 19 St., Chicago.

National WWII MuseumNormandy and Paris

October 12–18. Soldiers & Spies Tour. Join us as we embark on a unique seven-day, six-night tour of France visiting sites from Alex Kershaw’s New York Times best sellers—Avenue of Spies and The Bedford Boys—with the author himself serving as featured historian. Book by June 18 and receive free airfare from Chicago. Call 877-813-3329, ext. 257.

Dentistry from the HeartPure Dental Spa

Fri., June 23, 7:30 a.m. First 75 patients guaranteed to be seen. Providing free cleanings, fillings or extractions to any patients over the age of 18 who cannot get dental care elsewhere. There are no

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hidden fees, no catch, nothing is out-of-pocket. This is our way of saying thank you to the community by striving to reduce the number of emergency dental visits in the area. Call 630-426-6001. At 108 E. Lake St., Ste. 1, Bloomingdale.

High Concept Labs (HCL)Sponsored Artist Program

A call for artists and collectives to take part in its HCL’s Fall 2017 Season, Aug. 15–Dec. 15, 2017. HCL is an arts service organization dedicated to supporting working artists and engaging the Chicago community with arts and culture. The Fall 2017 Sponsored Artist Application is due by 11:59 PM CST on Thurs., June 15, 2017. Applications may be accessed at highconceptlabs.org/sap. At Mana Contemporary Chicago, 2233 S. Throop St., Chicago. Call 602-616-4068.

Lake County Housing Authority2017 Annual Black Tie Gala

Orchestrating SuccessFri., June 16, 6 p.m.–midnight. The Lake County Housing Authority, in conjunction with Aim North Development Corporation will host an evening of dinner, live entertainment, dancing, and a silent

thauction at its 4 Annual Black Tie Gala. The proceeds from this event will be used to fund academic scholarships for Family Self Sufficiency Program (FSS) participants who are pursuing the goals in their case plan and are attending or planning to attend college or technical training to increase their career opportunities. Participants can also use scholarship funds to help pay for their youth’s summer and enrichment activities. For additional information, email gala@lakecountyha.org. $65. At Doubletree Hotel, 510 E. Rte. 83, Mundelein.

Citizens Against Ruining the EnvironmentMon., June 19, 6–7:30 p.m. Join Citizens Against Ruining the Environment, CARE, a non-profit all volunteer organization, to discuss environmental and health related issues in Will County and the surrounding areas. Community service hours also available. Meets the third Monday of each month from 6– 7:30 p.m. Contact Ellen at 815-834-1611 or Mary at 708-204-6924. At White Oak Lockport Library, 121 E. Eighth St., Lockport.

The Polish Museum of America (PMA)Zdzislaw Beksinski: A Tale Told by Shadows

June 9–Sept. 5. PMA presents an exhibition of paintings, drawings, avant-garde photography and documentary films by one of the leading figures in Polish contemporary art. Art presented at the exhibition is from the collection of the His tor ical Museum in Sanok, Poland.For more information, call 773-384-3352. At 984 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.

International Chamber Artists (ICA) Sallie Wolf’s Moon Project

Sun., June 11, 3 p.m. At Belden Stratford, 2300 Lincoln Park West, Chicago.Fri., June 23, 7:30 p.m. At St. Gregory the Great Church, 5545 N. Paulina, Chicago. After hearing lively, evocative, and colorful works for brass quintet by Tielman Susato and Morley Calvert, allow yourself to be taken in by the celestial music of the spheres, inspired by the movement of the moon begun as a project by artist Sallie Wolf and rendered musically by ICA’s founder and Artistic Director Patrick Godon. Tickets are $23 for adults and $20 for seniors and students. Purchase at towerchoral.org. Visit ICAmusic.org. Call 708-771-8300.

CLUBSHelen Plum Library

Wednesdays, June 14 and 28, 6 p.m. DAR Genealogy Assistance. A Daughters of the American Revolution representative will be available to lend a hand in your genealogy research. Drop-in.Mon., June 19, 1 p.m. Art and Artists in the Movies. Film expert Steven Frenzel shares films that explore some of the greatest artists of all time. Join us as we spend time with Camille Claudel, Vermeer, Van Gogh, Rembrandt and many others as they showcase some of the most beautiful works of art in history. Registration required.Every Wed., 9 a.m.–noon. iPad and iPhone Helpdesk. Our expert volunteer will answer your questions and cover the basics for using your iPad or iPhone to its maximum potential. Call to schedule your one-hour appointment! For Helen Plum cardholders only. Register at helenplum.org or call 630-627-0316. At 110 W. Maple St., Lombard.

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New Tutors Trained at Aquinas Literacy CenterFri., Aug. 25, 6–9 p.m. and Sat., Aug. 26, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Aquinas Literacy Center, a nonprofit literacy organization in McKinley Park, knows the value that volunteer tutors bring to our organization. Without the support of many volunteers, Aquinas would not be able to carry out its mission of empowering adults to learn English and become more engaged in their community. Recently Aquinas trained ten new volunteer English Literacy tutors to help address the critical societal need of adult education in English as a Second Language. From August 2016 to April 2017, Aquinas trained 72 new tutors. Aquinas Literacy Center continues to grow as more students register and participate in supplemental learning. Volunteer tutors are needed to instruct limited English proficient adults learners for 90 minutes per week at our center, 3540 S. Hermitage Avenue. All instruction is one-on-one and training is provided. Knowledge of a second language is not required; all instruction is in English. Tutors must attend both days for certification. Fo r more information, please contact Sabrina Poulin at 773-927-0512 or email her at Sabrina@aquinasliteracycenter.org.

South Suburban Family Shelter2017 Chicago Marathon

South Suburban Family Shelter (SSFS) is one of 10 domestic violence programs in the Chicago metropolitan area in partnership as an approved charity for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. The SSFS team, Run Domestic Violence Out of Town, is already seeking team members for Marathon 2017 and is offering an incentive by paying the registration fee for the first 20 people to join the team! SSFS is also forming a team for the Chicago Half Marathon as well. Be sure to mention South Suburban Family Shelter when expressing interest. SSFS has guaranteed slots for the 2017 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. SSFS will pay the full registration fee for the first 20 people to join them for 2017! SSFS run to raise support, money and awareness for domestic violence survivors. For more information, visit r u n d v o u t o f t o w n . o r g , e m a i l marathonteam@batteredwomensnetwork.org or call 708-794-2140, ext. 303.

Chicagoland Methodist Senior ServicesHoliday Eating Survival Tips

Thurs., Dec. 1, 5 p.m., registration and refreshments; 5:30–7:30 p.m. presentation. Presenters: Dietitians at Home

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Tickets include a light summer-themed tea to be held on the veranda of the Hotel Florence. You can enjoy one of the guided walking tours of the historic district, or use the self-guided tour map and stroll at your own pace. The tour will wind through the row house lined blocks to visit the public gardens, including the Gateway Garden, a part of the Neighbor Space community garden network, select private gardens, plus our community food garden and urban gardens. Tea service will begin at 11 a.m. Tickets for the event are $12 in advance by emailing historicpullmangardens@gmail.com or calling 773-568-2441 until June 22 or $15 on the day of the event. The Pullman Historic District can be reached by taking the 111 Street exit west off of I-94 th

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Suburban Garden Club Mon., June 19, 7:30–9 p.m. Landscaping with Native Plants. Pat Armstrong will be sharing her knowledge about native plants. She has a Master of Science degree from the University of Chicago in Ecology and has taught many classes at Morton Arboretum, University of Wisconsin Extension and Michigan State University’s Research program in Alaska. Light refreshments will be served. New members are always welcome. It is free and no reservations needed. Come grow with us. At the

th thCommunity House in Hinsdale, 415 W. 8 St. (8 and M a d i s o n ) . C a l l 6 3 0 - 2 0 2 - 5 7 3 9 o r v i s i t suburbangardenclub.org.

MUSICMidwest Ballroom

Sat., June 10, Summer Dance PartySat., June 17, Vinyl NostalgiaSat., June 24, Summer Songs Midwest Ballroom is hosted by John “Radio” Russell and airs each Saturday from 5–7 p.m. on WDCB 90.9 FM. The show maybe reached at P.O. Box 1073, Dundee, IL 60118 or via email at midwestballroom@yahoo.com.

SOCIAL GROUPS

A New Start Club Sat., June 10, 6–10 p.m. June Bug Dance. Come enjoy the evening and dance the night away. DJ Ernier Garner. Soft drinks, water, coffee and tea will be available. Bring a snack to share. Food will be served from 6:30–7:30 p.m. $10. For more

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CLUBSHoffman Estates Park District

Chain O’LakesThurs., July 20, 11:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. This will be a two-hour party boat charter on the Chain O’Lakes for sightseeing, music, lunch and fun! This open-air pontoon boat has a covering from the sun, full bathroom and flexible seating. We’ll have box lunches to eat and bring your own drinks (alcoholic or not) as we’ll have the use of a large cooler filled with ice. We’ll launch from Fast Freddie’s in Fox Lake and also make a stop at the famous Blarney’s Island (cash bar available). Park District transportation from the Triphahn Center, cruise and lunch are covered in your fee. Registration deadline: June 20. Program #235339-A. Fees: $45/$68. Call 847-885-7500.

GARDENS AND GARDEN CLUBS The Chicagoland Daylily Society

Sat., July 8, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Presenting it’s beautiful daylily show. In the Sycamore Room at Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. The show is free with entrance to Morton Arboretum, so come and see the beauty of hundreds of unique specimens. Visit http://www.chicagolanddaylilysociety.org/.

Gardeners of Central Lake County Sat., June 24, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE Garden Walk . Self-guided walk will showcase six interesting and varied specialty residential gardens in Libertyville. Highlights of the gardens include interesting groupings of native perennials, wide assortment of trees and shrubs, lush containers, Japanese garden, vegetable gardens, shade gardens, and many more garden gems. Tour the gardens at your own leisure. Start at any garden. Rain or shine. Maps, addresses and directions for the walk will be available early June on our website, http://www.gardenersofcentrallakecounty.org, call 847-772-2186 or email Cindy at juliancindy@hotmail.com.

Historic Pullman Garden Club Sat., June 24, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Your invited back to

rdthe Victorian era of the 1880’s during the 23 Annual Garden Walk, A Garden Tour and Tea. Victorians passed the summer days more leisurely than we do today and so can you, as you step back in time within this picturesque historic neighborhood. The event begins at the Pullman National Monument Visitor Center, 11141 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, where you will pick up a t icket brochure/map to begin your tour.

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information, call Joan Neville at 847-397-9643, e m a i l n e v i l l e j o a n 1 @ a o l . c o m . V i s i t anewstartclub.com. At St. Peter Church, 202 E. Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg. Everyone is welcome (including other groups).

Moving ForwardMoving Forward welcomes all singles over the age of 60 in the Northwest suburbs. Come join us for a monthly lunch, dinner and happy hour. Come and make new friendships. Call Diane at 708-212-5792 for more information on the next outing.

New BeginningsRegular meetings first and third Mondays of the month. At St. Hubert Parish Ministry Center, Club Room, 729 Grand Canyon, (corner of Grand Canyon and Flagstaff Lane) in Hoffman Estates. Co-director Rich Kowalewski 847-934-0031; Diane Nagle 847-826-7096. New Beginnings is a social Catholic oriented non-denominational support group for single, widowed, divorced adults of all ages. Activities include meetings, game nights, movies, trips, entertainment. Visit .nbsingleshe.org

New Horizons SinglesA social group for singles aged 55 and up. It hosts a variety of social activities as well as dances on the third Tuesday of the month and typically the fourth Saturday of the month at First Church of Lombard at Main and Maple Streets in Lombard. Saturday dates may vary based on space availability. Visit newhorizons2.com. For information, email nhnews.events@gmail.com or contact Paul at 630-205-5300.Sun., June 11, Rico, Santana Tribute.Sun., June 25, The Fortunate Sons, CCR Tribute.Cantigny Concerts at 3 p.m. Concerts are outdoors and lawn seating; guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. Picnics are welcome and concessions are available. Concerts are free with $10 parking. Veterans are free. Call Leigh Holzwart at 630-699-0196.

Stepping StonesTues., June 13, 7 p.m. Come dressed in you favorite Hawaiian shirts, sun dresses, capris, summer hats and kick off the summer by first enjoying a make-you-own-sundae. Then enjoy music from the Caribbean Islands, Harry Belafonte, Beach Boys, etc. Stepping Stones is a widow and widowers social group that meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. At Hinsdale United Methodist Church, 945 S. Garfield,

thHinsdale, located on the NE corner of 55 St. and Garfield. Enter from the parking lot on Garfield. $5. Call Nancy Keller 708-352-5193.

Southwest Suburban W.O.W. Offering social, psychological and religious support to widowed of all faiths and ages. WOW is a group of people—caring, sharing and reaching out to one another in friendship. Some activities include: golfing, trips, theatre, dining out, discussion groups.Sun., June 25, 4 p.m. W.O.W. June F.D.O. At Fox’s, 11247 W. 187th, Mokena. $23. Cash Bar. Call Janet 708-701-3140 or Bill at 708-614-1805. Call Danell at 630-778-9368. At Zion

thLutheran Church, 17100 W. 69 Ave., Tinley Park.

DANCE GROUPSYoung at Heart

Dance lessons from 6:45–7:15 p.m. for an additional $3. Dances from 7:30–10:30 p.m. Fri., June 16. Blue Horizon BandFri., June 30. Spencer Keyes Grio Dancing on Friday nights to a live band. Admission $12. Cash bar. Friendly people, large dance floor and plenty of free parking. For our schedule, more information or directions, please call 773-203-2053. At the American Legion, 9757 W. Pacific, Franklin Park.