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May/june 2011
Safety is Platinum at Bensenville Water Park
The Bensenville Water Park Lifeguard
Staff was awarded the Platinum International Aquatic Safety Award from
Ellis & Associates in March 2011 for
last summer’s superb performance!
The Platinum Award is the pinnacle of
Lifeguard achievement. The Platinum
Award is the highest Safety Award given to only the top 10 percent of clients
of Ellis & Associates, the Lifeguarding
agency with the best safety record in
the world. Throughout the summer,
Water Park Lifeguards are subject to
random unannounced Facility Audits
where they are videotaped in the Life-
guard chair without prior knowledge
and required to perform several simulated rescue scenarios. The entire Water Park staff prides itself on keeping
the Water Park a safe place for everyone who visits. The Water Park opens
May 28.
and a sack lunch and warm up to an
awesome summer with Bensenville
Park District.
What we offer:
Adventure, Sports & Teen Camps!
Ages 6-16
Extended Before & After Care
Van Service
Customized Schedule 2, 3, or 5 days a week
Six 2-week sessions
Fieldtrips!
The statements and opinions expressed in this newsletter do not reflect the views, opinions,
thoughts or beliefs of each member organization. The member organizations are not responsible
for opinions or statements made individually or by other organizations. For information, contact
tryan@bsd2.org
Bensenville School District 2
210 S. Church Road, Bensenville, IL 60106
Carrier Route Presort
Postal Customer
Bensenville, IL 60106
The First United Methodist
Church of Bensenville welcomes
the community to be part of its Annual Community Garage Sale/Flea
Market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 18! There will be free
entertainment, along with games
for children and a craft table to
make a free Father’s Day gift. For
more information call 630-4623696 or 630-238-0030.
Garden Club hosts
Plant Sale, Luncheon
Get Set for Summer Day Camp
Bensenville Park District’s Day Camp
Program invites children to have fun
in the sun and at the pool. It offers a
noncompetitive atmosphere where
youngsters can socially interact and
participate in a variety of activities.
Events for the campers include: group
games, arts & crafts, swimming, and
fieldtrips! Camp runs Monday through
Friday starting May 31 and ending August 12. Don’t miss our Open House on
Wednesday, May 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the
DGLC to meet the staff and become familiar with the camp. Also, register to
join us for Pre-Camp Day on May 27,
8 a.m.-5:30 p.m., bring your sunscreen
Community Garage
Sale June 18
Presort Standard
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Permit No. 122
Bensenville, IL
The public is invited to the Garden Club of Bensenville’s Spring
Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Thursday,
May 12, at Monty’s Banquet Hall.
Tickets are $20 and must be purchased by May 6. Nancy Carroll,
Master Gardener, Landscaper and
Designer will present a program,
“Grow and Go Green.” For tickets, call 630-766-8775.
The club’s Annual Plant Sale will
be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday,
May 14 at the Bensenville Community Public Library.
In This Issue
Paint the Town Read!...................pg 2
Fenton honors alumni..................pg 4
School groundbreakings..............pg 7
Music in the Park .........................pg 8
Swim Team Open House..............pg 10
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Paint the Town Read
This summer the Library hosts the biggest reading event of the year:
Paint the Town Read!
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200 S. Church Road
Bensenville, IL 60106
www.bensenville.lib.il.us
630-766-4642
Mon-Tues.................... 9am-9pm
Wednesday................. 9am-5pm
Thursday.................... 9am-9pm
Friday.......................... 9am-5pm
Saturday...........................Closed
Sunday......... ................1pm-5pm
Board of Trustees
Alan Herff, President
Norbert Banaszynski, Vice Pres.
Mike Zalas, Treasurer
Nancy Gonzales, Secretary
Kim Glomp
Linda Kochanski
Tina McCauley
Jill Rodriguez, Library Director
Paint the Town Read is for everyone. When you sign-up to participate you set
your own reading goal. Once you have achieved your goal you will receive a
prize and be entered into the grand prize drawing. The more books you read
past your goal, the more chances you’ll earn in the grand prize drawing. You
have until August 14 to reach your goal. To sign-up for Paint the Town Read
stop by the Libary anytime beginning May 22.
Paint the Town Read Kick-Off
Sunday, May 22
Join the Library and start off a great summer of Paint the Town Read at our
kick-off event! Registration for the program will take place under the big red
tent all afternoon, while storm chaser Eddy Weiss will be here at 3 p.m. for a
special summer storm program.
Spring Book Sale
Once again the Bensenville Library
will be holding it’s annual Spring
Book Sale. Stock up on great reads
for summer trips! VIPs (Very Important Patrons) can shop Friday, May
13, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Admission to the presale is $5 and your
Bensenville Library card. Everyone
is invited to shop on Saturday, May
14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission
to Saturday’s sale is free.
Meet Your Library Trustees: Norb Banaszynski
Norb Banaszynski, also known as
“Mr. B” has held his spot on the
Bensenville Library Board since
1989. A former teacher, he now
spends his time subbing and helping customers at a hardware store.
Norb and his wife Cindy (aka “Mrs.
B”) have lived in Bensenville for 31
years and raised their three sons here.
Banaszynski’s been involved in innovative Library projects during his
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School Project, the Korthauer Log
House Restoration (also as an active
volunteer), CLeaRnet (a unique community network), the creation of the
Lifelong Learning Center, and the
Libraries Remember program. In his
spare time he loves being a grandpa.
The Library Board welcomes new
trustees in May: Susan Z. Diamond
and Nancy Rizzo.
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Based on the Book
Join the Bensenville Library the third
Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at
the Bensenville Theatre for a showing of our favorite films based on
books. Admission to the show is free:
May 19 — Winter’s Bone
June 16 — 127 Hours
July 21 — The Switch
August 18 — Never Let Me Go
Computer Classes
The Library will offer computer
classes in May and June. Registration
is required to attend.
Internet Basics
• May 12 at 10 a.m.
• May 17 at 7 p.m.
• May 24 at 10 a.m.
Microsoft Word 2007
• June 9 at 10 a.m.
• June 16 at 7 p.m.
• June 21 at 10 a.m.
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Storytimes
Every Friday afternoon the Library’s
Youth Department is hosting a game
hour beginning at 1 p.m. Below is the
planned line-up of games:
• June 10 — Minute to Win It
• June 17 — Scrabble Fest
• June 24 — Silent Library
• July 1 — Beach Blanket Bingo
• July 8 — Match of the Penguins
Registration is required to attend each
game day; please call the Library to
register.
Family Programs
Family Movie Night
Children 10 years old and younger
and their parents are invited to join
the Bensenville Library this summer
at special programs just for families.
Registration is required to attend
each program; please call the Library
at 630-766-7642 to register.
Join the Bensenville Library the first
Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at
the Bensenville Theatre for a showing of our favorite family films. Admission to the show is free:
May 3 — Ramona and Beezus
June 7 — Legend of the
Guardians: The Owls
of Ga’Hoole
July 5 — The Sorcerer’s
Apprentice
• June 14 at 6:30 p.m. —
Penguin Night at the Library
• July 12 at 6:30 p.m. —
Night at Pooh Corner
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Library Club
(Wednesdays at 1 p.m. — June 8 to July 27)
Kids entering 3rd and 4th grade are invited to join us
once a week for stories, games, crafts and other
activities. Registration is required to attend.
Doing It By the Book: A Writer’s Workshop
Learn about the mechanics of publishing at Doing It By the Book on May 19 at 7 p.m. Topics covered include:
• Getting and Agent-- Do you really need one anyway?
• Writing a Query Letter
• The Pros and Cons of epublishing vs. traditional methods
• What to consider when you get “The Offer”
This workshop is open to both beginning and experienced writers. Admission is free. Please call Carolyn at 630-7664642 to register.
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Stories for the Very Young
(Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. — June 7 to August 9)
Children 36 months or younger are invited to join to
Miss Bonnie for this special storytime for our youngest readers. Registration is required to attend.
Books Alive!
(Wednesdays at 11 a.m. — June 8 to July 27)
Kids entering 1st and 2nd grade can join Miss Penny
for a stories and other book related activities.
Registration is required to attend.
L i f e l o n g
Primetime Storytime
(Second and Fourth Mondays at 6:30 p.m.)
Kids 5-years-old and younger and their parents can
join Miss Diane for her favorite stories and crafts at
this special evening storytime.
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Be sure to attend one of our weekly storytimes this summer! There’s one for all ages!
Drop-in Storytime
Stories for Fun
(Mondays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m.)
(Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. — June 7 to August 9)
Children of all ages are invited to join us for great
Kids between the ages of three and five are invited to
books, poetry and more. No registration is required to
join Miss Holly for a storytime just for them.
attend!
Registration is required to attend.
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1000 W. Green Street
Bensenville, IL 60106
630-766-2500
www.fenton100.org
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Board of Education
Mimi Anderson
Dorothy Lange
Mary Rivera
Dave Sbertoli
Dave Shimanek
David Vogel
Laura Wassinger (seated May 2)
A reorganization meeting took place
after the newsletter deadline. A
story will be featured in the July/
August newsletter.
Administration
Dr. Kathie Pierce, Superintendent
Mr. Todd Leden, Principal
Ms. Jane Lawnicki,
Director of Business Operations
Calendar Reminders
Thursday, May 5
25th Annual Art Show - 7 p.m.
Friday, May 13
Padres Unidos - 7:00 - 9 p.m.
Sunday, May 22
Commencement - Noon
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Fenton Community High School
recently inducted Charles Canfield,
Class of 1985, Elizabeth Miltz Haase,
Class of 1976, and Russ Rodriguez,
Class of 1975 into its distinguished
Alumni Wall of Fame.
Charles Canfield is a globally recognized leader in the field of corporate
governance. His time spent at Fenton
included being named an all-conference wrestler and serving as vice
president of the student council.
Elizabeth Miltz Haase is a teacher
of the deaf and hard of hearing in
the Wisconsin Metropolitan School
District. While at Fenton, she
received the Best Actress Award
for her performance in Anne Frank.
Russ Rodriguez has won three Emmy
Awards for sports broadcasting and is
the owner of Aesthetic Abstractions,
a company that provides production
services nationally for news, sports,
and special events. For detailed
information on each honoree, please
visit the Fenton website at www.
fenton100.org.
Inductees were honored during a
dinner at White Pines Golf Course
surrounded by family, friends and
Fenton staff members. The following
day, the trio presented at two student
assemblies,
visited
individual
classrooms to answer questions, and
enjoyed a lunch prepared and served
by Fenton student chefs under the
direction of Family and Consumer
Sciences instructor, Angela Nelson.
During the two-day celebration, student leaders from the Class of 2011,
Alyssa Mathews, Stefanie Ronge, and
Claire Wassinger, accompanied the
honorees and introduced them at the
events. The culminating activity was
a tour of the Fenton campus where
each recipient had the opportunity to
visit with staff and view parts of the
building that held special memories.
The Wall of Fame was established
in 1995 by the District 100 Board of
Education in celebration of the Fortieth Anniversary of Fenton Community High School. The Wall of Fame
honors the achievements and contributions of the school’s outstanding
alumni. Applications for the 2013
Wall of Fame can be found on the
Fenton High School website.
May 27, May 31 & June 1
Final Exams
Tuesday, June 1
Last Day of School
The District 100 Board of Education
will hold business meetings on
Monday, May 23 and Monday, June
27. The meetings are held at 7 p.m. in
the board room at Fenton High School.
Parents and community members are
invited to attend.
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Rodriguez (center) are pictured here with Class of 2011 students Stefanie
Ronge, Claire Wassinger, and Alyssa Mathews.
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Artist showcase scheduled for May 5
The Fenton High School Music
Department will host its last concert
of the school season on Wednesday,
May 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the LewisHuffman Auditorium at the school.
Performances will highlight the
musical talents of the Concert Band,
Symphonic Winds, and Jazz Ensemble.
Senior band members will be honored
at this performance as well. Senior
soloists will be featured along with
music from New Orleans, the Circus,
Ragtime, a little rock and roll and
some band standards. Refreshments
will be served. This event is free and
open to the public.
Fenton Community High School’s 25th annual Art Festival will take place on
Thursday, May 5 from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. in Gym 3 at the school. This event will
showcase the artistic talents of Fenton, Blackhawk Middle School, and Wood
Dale Junior High art students. In addition, senior citizen artists from Bridgeway
of Bensenville will participate. Awards will be presented and refreshments will
be served. This is a free event and open to the public.
Fenton was host to the Metro Suburban Art Conference. During the half-day
event, which included art workshops and an art competition, Fenton placed
second overall with seven high schools in attendance. Junior McKenzie Kern
received a second-place award and a prestigious Best of Show in the Realistic Art category. Other awards were presented to Mercedes Cardenas, Pamela
Martinez and Angel Flores. Flores was previously honored during the Elmhurst
College Art Show with a special recognition scholarship award.
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Ceremony scheduled for May 12
The newest members of the Fenton High School chapter of the National Honor
Society will be inducted on Thursday, May 12 at 7:30 p.m. During the ceremony, senior NHS members will have an opportunity to show their gratitude
for the support they received during their time at Fenton. NHS is open to all
students who exhibit scholarship, leadership and service.
Save the Date
Relay for Life
The 2011 Relay for Life of Besenville
Wood Dale is scheduled for June 4-5
at Fenton High School. This family
event offers everyone in the community an opportunity to raise awareness
and funds in the fight against cancer.
Congratulations Class of 2011
Graduation is set for May 22
Preparations are underway to celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of
2011. On Thursday, May 19, Fenton will host its annual Senior Awards Night
to celebrate the outstanding achievements of the members of the senior class.
The evening begins at 7:30 p.m. in the school’s auditorium and a reception
will immediately follow the presentation of several awards and scholarship
announcements.
The event provides an opportunity
for participants to celebrate cancer
survivors, honor those who have lost
their battle, and raise funds for the
American Cancer Society. Funds
raised for the event are used for
research, education, and local patient
services.
The event is open to the public and community members are encouraged to
attend.
Commencement exercises for the Class of 2011 will take place on Sunday, May
22 at Noon in the Field House at Fenton Community High School. Admission
to the ceremony is by ticket only. The event will last approximately one hour.
Musical selections will be performed by the Fenton choir and band as well as
speeches from select members of the graduating class.
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www.relayforlifebesenvillewooddale.
com.
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Victory Auto Wreckers Sponsors Girls on the Run
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www.bsd2.org
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Board of Education
Patty Reyes, President
Kathie Bossier, Vice Pres.
Jorge Sanchez, Treasurer
Nancy Quinn, Secretary
Rev. Luis F. Reyes
Cindee Hazen
Kathy Lane, retiring May 4
Bob Laudadio, seated May 4
A reorganization meeting is
being held in May.
Dr. James Stelter,
Superintendent
Directory of Schools
Blackhawk Middle School
630-766-2601
Bob Pape, Principal
Perry Finch, Asst. Principal
Sarah Humboldt, Asst. Principal
“Girls on the Run is so much fun!”
get to run in the halls during school!”
Every Tuesday and Wednesday at
Johnson School you can hear 48 girls
in 3rd through 5th grade finishing their
workout with a cheer.
Johnson School Principal Jennifer
Ban hopes the 12-week program
not only builds character and selfesteem, but also will improve their
academic performance.
Twice a week for an hour after school,
the 48 girls are divided into five teams
led by two to three adult volunteers.
They’re exercising, but they’re
also learning about healthy habits,
team building and self-esteem. The
culmination of the program will be
running a 5K on Saturday, June 4 in
downtown Chicago with hundreds
of other “Girls on the Run” from
throughout the Chicago area.
But as most things in life, it’s the
journey to the 5K, not the actual
event, that will make the biggest impact in the girls’ lives.
“I wanted to start exercising more,”
said 3rd-grader Gianna about why she
wanted to participate in the program.
“I like running around the school
when it’s raining because we never
Chippewa School
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Nicole Robinson, Principal
“Already I’ve noticed the girls pushing themselves to do better, encouraging each other and supporting each
other,” Ms. Ban said.
All of the teachers, support staff and
community members are volunteering
their time as coaches. They had
to complete training through the
umbrella organization, and use the
established curriculum. This program
came at a cost of $82.50 per girl.
A generous donation of $3,500 by
Victory Auto Wreckers through the
Bensenville Chamber of Commerce,
along with other smaller donations,
covered the cost of girls whose
families could not afford the fee.
“I like doing it because I never get
to do this at my house and never got
to (run and train)
before,” said Joni,
a girl who won the
day’s energy award.
W. A. Johnson School
630-766-2605
Jennifer Ban, Principal
Mohawk School
630-766-2604
Madelyn Di Rienzo-Devers,
Principal
Tioga School
630-766-2602
Amy Prester, Principal
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Johnson School girls finish their after-school workout with
a cheer: “Girls on the Run is So Much Fun!”
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gotrchicago.org or
w w w. g i r l s o n t h e run.org. Additional
donations are being accepted at the
school. Call Jennifer
Ban for information,
630-766-2605.
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This $48 million project is a milestone for the community – one that celebrates a promising future for the children of
Bensenville and the community as a whole.
When all phases of both projects are complete, District 2 will close the doors at Chippewa School, originally built as a
high school in 1927 and Tioga School, its 81-year-old neighboring elementary school. We will also move out of Mohawk
School, an undersized, deteriorating school more than 50 years old.
There will be a short ceremony, including a student performance, and light refreshments will be served. Architectural
drawings and other details of the project will also be on display.
Tioga/Chippewa Construction Will Alter Before- and After-School Traffic
There will be limited traffic allowed on Memorial Road
before and after school, between 8:15 a.m. and 8:45 a.m.
and 3:00 to 3:45 p.m., on school days beginning May 2.
Due to the construction at Tioga/Chippewa school site,
school buses will be loading and unloading on Memorial
Road. Parent traffic will be required to use the north-south
side streets.
Barricades will block traffic on Memorial Road during
these time periods, and no parking will be allowed on Memorial on school days. Construction traffic will be accessing the site from York Road and Washington Street.
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The traffic plan was developed with the input from Bensenville police, parents, and community members. The traffic
plan will be in place beginning May 2 until the end of the
school year and for a short time when school starts for the
new school year.
Builders will be working through the summer to build a
new parent drop-off lane at the rear of Tioga School off
Addison Street. A bus drop-off lane will be built along
Memorial Road and is expected to be ready by late fall.
A traffic map is posted on the district’s website, www.bsd2.
org, under Rebuilding Bensenville District 2.
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12 S. Center Street
Bensenville, IL 60106
www.Bensenville.il.us
630-766-8200
President
Everyone’s favorite free, family summer concert series, Music in the Park
begins June 8 and has something to offer for all musical tastes. This year’s
performers will include the always popular American English (Beatles), Led
Zeppelin, Styx and Eagles tribute bands, last year’s crowd favorite Caliente and
the groovy ’60s flashback band, the New Invaders. Seven special double bills,
will feature opening acts that spotlight Bensenville talent, including Bensenville
Young Musicians Mentor Band, Bag Shot Row, Hickey Bava Blues, Squirt,
Flyte and In Session.
Area restaurants will sell dinner and dessert items, so families can have “dinner
in the park” prior to the concert. Early in the evening, there will be free carriage
rides and an artist drawing caricatures for kids of all ages. Each concert night
will also include Classic Car Night. There is always a 50/50 split-the-pot raffle
that benefits our local charities and civic organizations. A complete schedule is
provided below and is also on the Village’s website.
Concerts will be held in Towne Center on Wednesday evenings. Due to requests
from our business community, sponsorship opportunities will be available. If
you would like to receive information on how you can sponsor Music In The
Park, or about being a restaurant vendor, please contact 630-766-8888.
Frank Soto
Trustees
Morris Bartlett
Robert Jarecki
Martin O’Connell
Oronzo Peconio
JoEllen Ridder
Henry Wesseler
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Michael Cassady
2011 Music in the Park Schedule
Time Band
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June 8
7:30
Hi Infidelity
Journey, Bon Jovi, REO Speedwagon
June 15
7:30
The New Invaders
Hits from Brit Rock to Woodstock
June 22
6:00
Bensenville Young Musicians Mentor Band
7:30
25 or 6 to 4
Chicago Tribute Band
July 1-4 Music, food, fun and firewords at LIBERTYFEST in Redmond Park
July 13
Bensenville Community
Pride Week June 16-22
As part of the Village’s Annual Pride
Week, residents are encouraged to
clean up and clear out by holding
home garage sales! To host a Garage Sale during this time you must
complete a Garage Sale application
and obtain a free Garage Sale Permit
from Village Hall at 12 South Center Street. For more information call
630-594-1010.
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Flyte
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American English
The Complete Beatles Experience
7:00
In Session
Local band plays ’80s, ’90s Rock
8:30
Caliente
Latin Groove, R&B Band
7:00
Squirt
Fenton Alumns play Classic Rock
8:30
The Neverly Brothers
’50s Rock to British Invasion
Aug. 3
7:30
Kashmir
Led Zeppelin Tribute Band
Aug. 10
7:00
Hickey Bava Blues
Retro Jazz and Blues
8:30
Rico
Santana Tribute Band
7:00
Bag Shot Row
Oldies and Goodies
8:30
Your Villain My Hero
Contemporary Dance Hits
7:00
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Favorites from ’60s to Today
8:30
Arra
Foreigner-Journey-Kansas
July 20
July 27
Aug. 17
Aug. 24
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Village announces lower adult and
children rates for Dial-A-Bus service.
This year the Village of Bensenville, in cooperation with the Cities of Addison,
Elmhurst and Wood Dale, will present LibertyFest, July 1 through 4 to celebrate
Independence Day. This four-day celebration of America’s birthday is full of
family fun and is sure to be a great time.
One Way Service Rates:
$2
Adults:
Seniors (over 65):
$1
Disabled: $1
Children (7 & older): $1
Children (under 7):
Free
For any questions or to schedule a
pick call 603-350-3425.
The celebration begins Friday evening, July 1, with the opening of a carnival
that will feature rides and games for all ages. The carnival will run throughout
the Fest, through Monday evening.
Our Independence Day Parade will step off at Sunday at 2 p.m. from Town
Center. The parade featuring some of the best bands, floats, and entertainment
from around the region will end at Redmond Park, where Taste of the Towns,
our four-town food festival featuring some of the favorite menu offerings in the
region, will be held.
Open Swim
Hours Extended
The Water’s Edge Aquatic Center
Announces New Extended Open
Swim Hours:
Monday-Friday
8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Noon-5 p.m.
Saturday/Sunday
All adults must have a photo ID. For
more information call 630-594-1413
There will be music and games throughout the four-day festival. Special concerts both Sunday and Monday evenings will be followed each night by a fireworks spectacular that will light up the night skies. A complete list of activities
will be posted on the Village website, www.bensenville.il.us. For more information on all the festivities, to get a vendor application or to join the parade,
please contact libertyfest@benseville.il.us or phone 630-766-8888.
Spring Brush Pickup
New Branch Drop Off
Location
From April through November, Allied Waste will pick up on your normal trash
collection day individual branches that are less than three feet in length and one
inch in diameter and are placed in biodegradable paper bags or garbage cans
with two “Yard Waste Only” labels attached. Bundled brush/branches will not
be collected.
In addition to curbside brush removal, branches are accepted at the
Bensenville Brush Drop-off location
at 1050 S. County Line Road. The
drop-off location is available to incorporated Bensenville single-family
residents only. Residents must bring
a current drivers license for proof of
residency. Please contact the Public
Works Department at 630-350-3435
with any questions. In 2011, the
drop-off location will be open in
April, June, August, and October.
The drop off site operation hours are:
Unbundled brush and branches are collected from single-family residences
twice each year by Village staff. For collection, brush must be placed at the curb
no later than 6 a.m. on Monday, May 16, in neat, manageable piles. Place the cut
ends of brush and branches facing the street. Individual branches must not exceed six inches in diameter or ten feet in length. Please do not bundle brush and
branches. To discard root balls, place small ones inside of your trash container
and larger ones next to your container. You may place brush on the parkway for
collection beginning the Friday before the scheduled collection week. Please
note that each street will receive a single collection during a scheduled week
and that placing brush or branches out after the deadline can result in a citation
and no service.
Wednesday 3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Saturday 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Sunday 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Spring Collection begins the week of May 16, 2011
Please contact the Public Works Department at 630-350-3435 with questions.
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Four days, plus four towns, plus two fireworks displays, plus one great parade
equals tons of fun!
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Swim competitively against other Park District swim
teams that form the Du Page Swim Conference. Sportsmanship and healthy competition are emphasized while
having fun, learning new techniques and becoming part
of a team. Any child who is 6 to 18 years of age before
June 1, 2011 and who is able to swim one length of the
pool using a competitive stroke is eligible to join. Parents
are required to volunteer as officials and helpers for the
team. Meets are held on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The
$105 fee entitles swimmers to instructional coaching during practice, competition in weekly swim meets, ribbons, a
conference patch and an end of season trophy and banquet.
For further information call the Park District at 630-7667015.
Register at our Open House and SAVE $5
Saturday, May 14, 10 a.m. - Noon
Events at White Pines Golf Club
Deer Grove
Lesiure Center
1000 W. Wood Street
Bensenville, IL 60106
630-766-7015
www.bensenvilleparkdistrict.org
White Pines
Golf Club
Office 630-766-0304
Board of Commissioners
John Wassinger, President
Tom Earley, Vice President
Rich Johnson, Secretary
Jan Crowe, Treasurer
Ken Anderson, Commissioner
Director of
Parks & Recreation
Steve Cherveny, CPRP
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Mother’s Day Brunch
Steak Night
Please join us for the White Pines
Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday,
May 8, 2011. We will have seatings at
10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. We are taking reservations until April 29, 2011. To
make yours, call 630-766-0304, ext.2.
Steak Night begins Wednesday, May 4,
2011. Enjoy your steak cooked to order
over an outdoor charcoal grill. Your meal
comes with an All-You-Can-Eat Salad
Bar, Baked Potato Bar and Fire-Roasted
Corn-on-the-Cob. We look forward to
seeing you soon!
Movies In the Park
Despicable Me
In a happy suburban neighborhood
lies a vast secret hideout. Surrounded
by an army of tireless, little yellow
minions, we discover Gru planning
the biggest heist in the history of the
world. He is going to steal the moon.
Gru delights in all things wicked.
Until the day he encounters the
immense will of three orphaned girls
who look at him and see something
that no one else has ever seen: a
potential Dad. Rated PG. Sponsored
by the Bensenville Arts Council
Friday, June 10
Movie begins at dusk
Age: All Fee: FREE
Location: Di Orio Field
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Mah Jongg Mondays
Mah Jongg is a tile game, but bears a
similarity to the card game of Rummy. Every Monday learn how to play
American Mah Jongg in a comfortable, instructional environment at
the Deer Grove Leisure Center Oak
Room. Our teacher will be available
at every session to provide lessons
and facilitate a smooth playing event.
All players are welcome. No supplies needed. Drop in any time, but
beware…it’s addicting
Mondays 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Age: 50+
Location: DGLC-Oak Room
Fee: $1/$2
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Memorial Day
FCHS No School
Library Closed - Holiday
30
Drop In Storytime 10:30am
BCPL
Writer’s Group 7pm BCPL
Primetime Storytime 6:30pm
BCPL
FCHS Dist. 100 Board 7pm
BMS 8th Grade promotion,
7pm FCHS
FCHS Final Exams
Fitness Bonus Week at DGLC
Quilters 7pm BCPL
Internet Basics 10am BCPL
Rotary, 12:15pm Two Chefs
Kiwanis 6:30pm Two Chefs
Village Bd of Trustees Mtg
6:30pm VH
Mohawk Volunteer
Recognition tea 9am
Rotary, 12:15pm Two Chefs
Kiwanis 6:30pm Two Chefs
Finance Comm Mtg 6pm VH
CEDC Mtg 6:30pm VH
Infra/Environ Comm Mtg
7pm VH
Internet Basics 7pm BCPL
Quilters 7pm BCPL
Book Brunch 10am BCPL
BPD Board Meeting 6pm
DGLC
Day Camp Open House
6:30pm DGLC
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BSD2 Board of Education
7pm LLC
11
BPD Board Meeting 6pm
DGLC
BSD2 District Band Festival
7pm BMS
FCHS Spring Band Concert
7:30pm
16
Drop In Storytime 10:30am
BCPL
FCHS Music Awards 7 pm
Chippewa Musical Theater
7pm
Library Board 7:30pm BCPL
10
Bensenville Homemakers,
11am UMC
Rotary, 12:15pm Two Chefs
Pub Safety Comm Mtg 6pm
VH
Village Bd of Trustees Mtg
6:30pm VH
Kiwanis 6:30pm Two Chefs
15
Drop In Storytime 10:30am
BCPL
Writer’s Group 7pm BCPL
5th Grade Parent Orientation
6:30pm BMS
CDC Mtg 7pm VH
9
BSD2 Board of Education
7pm LLC
FCHS Bison Boosters 7 pm
FCHS Music Boosters 7 pm
Wednesday
8
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Senior Citizen Luncheon 11am
Monty’s
Rotary, 12:15pm Two Chefs
Tioga School Groundbreaking 5pm
Kiwanis 6:30pm Two Chefs
Family Movie 7pm BV Theater
Quilters 7pm BCPL
Tuesday
2
Drop In Storytime 10:30am
BCPL
Red Hat Divas 6:15pm DGLC
Lit Chicks 7pm BCPL
FCHS Dist 100 Board 7pm
Monday
1
FCHS Commencement
Noon
Paint the Town Read
Kick off 1-5 BCPL
Storm Chaser Family Program
3pm
Youth Golf Registration
begins at White Pines
Sunday
Thursday
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Birthday Bingo 1-3pm DGLC
BSD2 Last Day of School
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Lunch Bunch & Bingo 12-3pm
DGLC
Based on Book 7pm BV Thtr
Writers Workshop 7pm BCPL
FCHS Senior Awards Night
7:30 pm
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Internet Basics 10am BCPL
Garden Club Spring
Luncheon, 11:30am Monty’s
FCHS National Honor Society
Induction 7:30pm
FCHS Art Festival 7 pm
Book Discussion 7pm BCPL
BSD2 District Chorus
Festival 7pm BMS
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Bensenville Garden Club
Plant Sale 9-11am BCPL
Book Sale 9am-3pm BCPL
Swim Team Open House
10am-Noon DGLC
Saturday
Water Park Opening Day
FCHS Final Exams
Pre-Camp Day 8am-6pm DGLC
Drop In Storytime 10:30am
BCPL
Water Park Open for
Passholders
20
Drop In Storytime10:30am
BCPL
BMS 8th grade dance 6:308:30pm
13
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Drop In Storytime 10:30am
BCPL
BSD2 Project CARE Luncheon
11:30am
Book Sale VIP 6pm BCPL
FCHS Padres Unidos 7-9 pm
Drop In Storytime 10:30am
BCPL
Johnson School Groundbreaking 5pm
Friday
Sunday
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Drop In Storytime 10:30am
BCPL
Primetime Storytime 6:30pm
BCPL
FCHS Board meeting 7pm
Writer’s Group 7pm BCPL
Drop In Storytime 10:30am
BCPL
Library Board 7:30pm BCPL
Drop In Storytime10:30am
BCPL
Primetime Storytime 6:30pm
BCPL
Writer’s Group 7pm BCPL
CDC Mtg 7pm VH
Drop In Storytime 10:30am
BCPL
Red Hat Divas 6:15pm DGLC
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Monday
28
Library Storytimes
10:30am BCPL
Rotary, 12:15pm Two Chefs
Kiwanis 6:30pm Two Chefs
Village Bd Mtg 6:30pm VH
21
Word 200710am BCPL
Library Storytimes
10:30am BCPL
Rotary, 12:15pm Two Chefs
Finance Comm Mtg 6pm VH
Kiwanis 6:30pm Two Chefs
CEDC Mtg 6:30pm VH
Quilters 7pm BCPL
Infra/Environ Comm Mtg 7pm
VH
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Library Storytimes
10:30am BCPL
Bensenville Homemakers,
11am UMC
Rotary, 12:15pm Two Chefs
Pub Safety Comm 6pm VH
Kiwanis 6:30pm Two Chefs
Family Night 6:30pm BCPL
Village Bd Mtg 6:30pm VH
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Library Storytimes
10:30 am BCPL
Senior Citizen Luncheon 11am
Monty’s
Rotary, 12:15pm Two Chefs
Kiwanis 6:30pm Two Chefs
Family Movie 7pm BV Theater
BCPL
Word 2007 7 pm BCPL
Quilters 7pm BCPL
Tuesday
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Books Alive 11am BCPL
Library Club 1pm BCPL
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Books Alive 11am BCPL
Library Club 1pm BCPL
BPD Board Meeting 6pm
DGLC
15
Books Alive 11am BCPL
Library Club 1pm BCPL
BSD2 Board of Education
7pm LLC
Books Alive 11am BCPL
Library Club 1pm BCPL
BPD Board Meeting 6pm
DGLC
FCHS Final Exams
FCHS Last Day of School
Books Alive 11am BCPL
Library Club 1 pm BCPL
Wednesday
Thursday
Thursdays in Garden 7pm
BCPL
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Birthday Bingo 1-3pm DGLC
Thursdays in Garden 7pm
BCPL
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Lunch Bunch & Bingo 12-3pm
DGLC
Based on Book 7pm BV
Theater
Book Disc. 7pm BCPL
June 2011
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Drop In Storytime10:30am
BCPL
Game Day 1pm BCPL
17
Drop In Storytime 10:30am
BCPL
Game Day 1pm BCPL
10
Drop In Storytime 10:30am
BCPL
Game Day 1pm BCPL
Movies In the Park,
“Despicable Me” Di Orio Field
at dusk
Drop In Storytime 10:30am
BCPL
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