Bensenville Community News - Bensenville Community Public Library

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Bensenville Community News - Bensenville Community Public Library
MAY/JUNE 2016
BENSENVILLE PARK DISTRICT
MOTHER’S DAY CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH
SUNDAY | MAY 8 | Seatings 9:30am-2:30pm
WHITE PINES GOLF CLUB & BANQUETS
500 West Jefferson Street | Bensenville
Bring the entire family to White Pines for a beautiful and delicious
Champagne brunch featuring carving, omelet, crepe, and antipasto
stations. Highlights also include a cold seafood bar, fruit displays,
salads, dessert table and complimentary valet parking. A Bloody
Mary Bar will also available for purchase.
$35.95 per adult, $15.95 children ages 5-10 years and children 4 and under are complimentary. Make your
reservations at 630.766.0304, Ext. 2. For more information about events and services at White Pines, please visit
www.whitepinesgolf.com.
LAURA INGALLS WILDER
SATURDAY | JUNE 4 | 1-2:30 pm | FISCHER FARM | 16W680 Grand Avenue | Bensenville
Portrayed by Jessica Michna
Library Book Sale &
Garden Club Plant Sale
Saturday, May 7 | 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Calling all book lovers! Browse through
fiction and non-fiction titles, children’s and
teen books, and more at the Library’s annual
book sale. Everyone is invited! During the
Book Sale on Saturday, the Bensenville
Garden Club will be having their annual
plant and bakery sale from 9 am to 1 pm
at the Bensenville Community Public Library.
Please stop by for books, plants, and goodies! For early access to the Library Book
Sale, come out on Friday, May 5 from 6 pm
to 7 pm for our VIP sale. Admission is your
Bensenville Library card! Please call the
Library at 630.766.4642 with any questions.
Remember reading the stories told by Laura Ingalls Wilder about life in the big woods, on the prairie, on the banks
of Plumb Creek, and in the little town on the prairie? Here is the chance to meet the author herself, or rather, as
portrayed by Jessica Michna. This amazing presentation brings to life the experiences behind the stories of being
on a pioneer farm.
SECOND SUNDAYS HISTORICAL TOURS
SUNDAYS | MAY 8, JUNE 12, JULY 10 & AUGUST 14 | 1-3pm
BLACK CHICAGO GRAVEL LOCOMOTIVE #18 | Veterans Park | Main Street & Church Road
All aboard! The Black Chicago Gravel Company steam locomotive #18 was donated to the Bensenville Park District
in October of 1961. Conductor Karl will give tours and answer any questions. Visitors will also enjoy historical
railroad memorabilia. Also, on the Second Sundays Historical Tour schedule are tours of the Korthauer Log House
from 2-4 pm, where you can learn about the lifestyles of families living in Bensenville in the 1840s and 1850s.
CIVIL WAR REENACTMENT WEEKEND
SATURDAY, JUNE 25 -SUNDAY, JUNE 26 | 10am-3pm
FISCHER FARM | 16W680 Grand Avenue | Bensenville
Step back in time one hundred and fifty years during one of the most
significant events in our history. There will be a rally for drills in
the morning and a skirmish in the afternoon as well as first-person
presentations throughout the day.
IN THIS ISSUE
Bensenville Park District
Fenton Community High School
Village of Bensenville
Bensenville Community
Public Library
Elementary School District 2
Fire Department
Community Events
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p 6-8
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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 sparkison@benlib.org.
Deadline for July/August is May 29, 2015.
Carrier Route Presort
Postal Customer
Bensenville | Illinois 60106
210 South Church Road | Bensenville | Illinois 60106
BENSENVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT 2
Presort Standard
US Postage
PAID
Permit No. 122
Bensenville, IL
2016 WATER PARK SEASON OPENS MAY 28!
Deer Grove Leisure Center
Administrative Office
1000 West Wood Street
Bensenville | Illinois 60106
630 766 7015
bensenvilleparkdistrict.org
facebook.com/bensenvilleparks
White Pines
Golf Club & Banquets
500 West Jefferson Street
Bensenville | Illinois 60106
630 766 0304
www.whitepinesgolf.com
Bensenville Water Park
& Splash Pad
1100 West Wood Street
Bensenville, Illinois 60106
630 766 SWIM
Fischer Farm
16W680 Grand Avenue
Bensenville | Illinois 60106
630 834 3152
Board of Commissioners
John Wassinger | President
Rich Johnson | Vice President
Jim Geils | Treasurer
Val Karg | Commissioner
Tom Earley | Commissioner
Executive Director
Rick Robbins
Summer Employment
The Bensenville Water Park is now
hiring staff for the 2016 Water Park
season. Please call 630.766.7015
x2011 for more information.
The White Pines Golf Club is also
now hiring for the summer season.
Please call 630-766-0304 for more
information.
Applications are available at
Deer Grove Leisure Center and
White Pines Golf Club or you
may download an application at
bensenvilleparkdistrict.org.
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Have your family staycation at the Bensenville Water Park & Splash Pad. Make sure to secure your season passes soon!
The Water Park offers new Splashin’ Birthday Parties options and the facility is available to rent for Private Parties. Secure
your 2016 party at the Water Park soon while dates are available. Call 630.766.7015, ext. 2011 to reserve.
SWIM LESSON REGISTRATION IS UNDERWAY!
The Bensenville Park District’s Learn to Swim Program, for beginners and advanced swimmers, emphasizes improving
swimming ability, increasing confidence and water safety under the instruction
of competent, experienced teachers. Group and private swim lessons are
offered on weekdays and Saturdays. Register for lessons at the Deer Grove
Leisure Center. Call 630.766.7015 with any questions or concerns.
WATER PARK SUMMER KICK-OFF CELEBRATION
FRIDAY | JUNE 3 | 5-10pm | BENSENVILLE WATER PARK & SPLASH PAD
1100 West Wood Street | Bensenville
Free admission! Featuring the Bensenville Park District’s showcase of all their
summer programs, as well as music, games, prizes, and waterpark fun! At
dusk, guests are invited to watch Finding Nemo on the hill in the Water Park.
SUMMER CAMPS EARLY
BIRD SALE!
Reserve by 6pm, May 27 and save $10 off each full
session (10 days) purchased.
CAMPS BEGIN JUNE 6TH!
The Bensenville Park District Summer Day Camp
Program offers a noncompetitive atmosphere
where youngsters can socially interact and
participate in a variety of activities, have fun at
the water park and go on field trips. Kids 6-10 will
enjoy either Adventure Camp or Sports Camp and
children 11-15 will like the schedule offered at Teen Camp. Camp fees for these full-time camps include a free healthy
lunch provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank. Parents may choose their child’s camp days and have opportunity to
secure before and after camp care services. Other camps offered include Fischer Farm’s Discovery Camp held July 5 July 15 and part-time camps for ages 2-5, Tot Camp and Sunshine Camp.
JUNIOR GOLF PROGRAM AT WHITE PINES
Introduce your child to golf. Lessons are designed to emphasize the fundamental skills of golf. Registration begins May 1st in the White Pines Pro
Shop. Registration forms may be downloaded at whitepinesgolf.com.
TEE TIME FOR TOTS
Ages 4-6 | Thursdays | June 16-July 14 | 9:30 am-10 am
YOUTH BOYS & GIRLS LEAGUE
Ages 7-16 | Tuesdays | June 21-July 26 | 7 am tee times
Additional golf instruction is offered for boys and girls age 7 through 17 at
White Pines by The First Tee. For more information, please visit www.thefirstteegreaterchicago.org.
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FENTON HIGH SCHOOL
FENTON COMMUNITY
HIGH SCHOOL | District 100
1000 West Green Street
Bensenville | Illinois 60106
630 766 2500
www.fenton100.org
Mission Statement
The mission of Fenton High School is to
educate and inspire each student to reach
his/her fullest potential as a productive,
lifelong learner and a responsible, respectful
person by providing comprehensive,
challenging, quality learning experiences in
a supportive environment.
On Saturday, March 12, the Fenton High School
Special Olympics basketball team finished fourth at
the Division 7 State finals that were held at Horton
Hall on the campus of Illinois State University.
A celebration was held on the morning of March 11 to help send the
athletes off in style. After a breakfast and photo event in the school’s
Community Room, the team paraded into the main gym where the pep
band, cheerleaders, Dance Force, girls soccer team, students and staff
members applauded the team’s success.
The team received a further surprise with a coach bus and an escort by
the Bensenville and Wood Dale Police Departments. Visit the Fenton
Facebook page (accessible via the Fenton website) to view a photo
album of the team.
Board of Education
Mary Ribando | President
David Vogel | Vice President
Laura Wassinger | Secretary
Nancy Gonzales | Susan Ralph
David Shimanek | Paul Wedemann
The District 100 Board of Education will
hold its regular business meetings on
Monday, May 23 and Monday, June 27.
District 100 meetings are held at 7 pm in
the board room at Fenton Community High
School. Parents and community members
are invited to attend.
Administration
Dr. Gayle Wahlin | Acting Superintendent
Mr. James Ongtengco
Associate Superintendent/Principal
Dr. Jill Kingsfield | Assistant Superintendent
for Curriculum and Operations
Ms. Jane Lawnicki
Director of Business Operations
An Invitation to Step inside the
Future at Fenton High School
One year ago, we embarked on a major renovation project that was well
FENTON HIGH SCHOOL
COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE
1000 West Green Street | Bensenville
Saturday | May 21 | 10:00 am-2:00 pm
No RSVP is required and everyone
is welcome to attend
overdue. The renovation was designed to update and modernize certain
areas of our school without cost to the taxpayers. The District 100
Board of Education is proud of this accomplishment and would like to
@FentonHS
invite our communities to visit and tour the newly renovated Academic
Resource Center, Student Commons, Cafeteria, additional classroom
spaces, new main entrance, Community Room and courtyard.
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EXTRA-CURRICULAR CLUBS EXCEL
AT COMPETITIONS
Bensenville Arts
Council /
Bensenville Library
Art Show
During the months of March and April,
student artwork was on display at the
Bensenville Community Public Library.
The annual event, sponsored by the
library and the Bensenville Arts Council,
recognizes the outstanding artistic
talent of Blackhawk Middle School
and Fenton High School students. At a
reception held on April 7, the following
Fenton students received awards:
Jewelry | 1st: Alexa Postelnick;
2nd: Gianna Caliendo; 3rd: Joycelyn
Mendoza
Ceramics | 1st Kristen Borshell;
2nd Alondra Gonzalez; 3rd Ebeelyn
Murguia Mendoza
Art 3d | 1st Carlos Zuniga; 2nd Jessica
Bango; 3rd Moriah Wheeler
Drawing | 1st Diana Eureste; 2nd
Eloise Wassmann; 3rd Laynie Taylor
CHESS TEAM WINS INAUGURAL MSC CHAMPIONSHIP
The Fenton Chess Team finished in first place at the inaugural Metro Suburban
Conference match which was held on February 27. Individual awards were also
earned by Krystian Tomasik, second place, Sebastian Oleksy, sixth place and
Carlos Marquez, seventh place overall.
GROUP INTERPRETATION WINS SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
On Saturday, March 19 the Group Interpretation cast of Big Fish took first place at
the IHSA Sectional competition. In addition, eight Fenton students were named
to the All-Sectional Cast after being nominated by three or more judges. Contest
Drama All-Sectional cast members include Carolynn Boatfield and Jacob Trzeciak
for acting, and Kayla Garza for lighting. Group Interpretation All-Sectional cast
members include Chelsea Cabanada, Spencer Franke, Adrian Nevarez, Nicole
Rybak and Ripal Shah.
ROBOTICS CLUB RECEIVES INSPIRE AWARD
The Fenton Robotics Team competed at the Illinois Robotics First Tech Challenge
(IL FTC) Championship after qualifying and earning the highest award possible at
the Chicago League Championship. In addition to the team receiving the Inspire
award, Evan Ripperger earned the FIRST Dean’s List Award which is the only
individual award given at the tournament.
SPEECH TEAM MEMBER FINISHES SIXTH AT STATE
Fenton senior, Spencer Franke finished sixth in Original Comedy at the IHSA
Individual Speech State finals. Spencer was among only 19 Illinois high school
students to qualify after placing in the top three at one of the toughest Sectional
competitions in the state. Of the 19 qualifiers, only six moved on to the final round
of competition. Spencer (pictured with School Board secretary, Laura Wassinger,
School Board president, Mary Ribando and School Board vice-president, David
Vogel) was honored for his achievement by the Fenton High School District 100
Board of Education in March.
AP Art Portfolio | 1st Moriah
Wheeler; 2nd Harry Contreras;
3rd Ava-Clare Steed
Artist | Moriah Wheeler
Cartooning | 1st Sebastian Deloney;
2nd Clemencia Garcia; 3rd Nathaniel
Posadas
2d | 1st Jamie Rosas; 2nd Kendra
Vargas; 3rd Melissa Reyes
Artist | Laynie Taylor
Artist | Sebastian Deloney
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FENTON’S FINEST HONORED BY LEAD4YOUTH
On Friday, March 11, fifty-seven students with the ‘Fenton’s Finest’ distinction were invited to a luncheon
sponsored by LEAD4Youth at the Empress Banquet Hall in Addison. Fenton’s Finest seniors are selected annually
by the principal and faculty based on their demonstration of dependability, service, scholarship, leadership and
citizenship.
The event’s keynote speaker, Dorelia Rivera, Director of Government Programs at Blue Cross Blue Shield, shared
a three part message with the Class of 2016: “learn to navigate relationships, embrace the unexpected and be
passionate about what you do.”
The mission of the LEAD4YOUTH organization is ‘to recognize and reward students who demonstrate leadership
qualities and potential.’ In 2014, the LEAD4YOUTH organization sponsored a scholarship for a Fenton senior. But
in 2015, when LEAD4YOUTH founder, Fares Ghanimah had a graduating senior of his own; he decided to host an
annual luncheon to honor all students who receive the distinction of Fenton’s Finest.
Mr. Ghanimah told the students: “When you LEAD, don’t leave anyone behind; when you EXCEL, don’t step on
other people’s dreams; when you ACHIEVE your goals and dreams, do it with integrity and honor; and when you
DEDICATE yourself, make sure it’s for serving others and being selfless.” To learn more about the LEAD4YOUTH
organization, please visit their Facebook page at https://m.facebook.com/Lead4Youth.
Class of 2016
Fenton’s Finest
Giselle Aguirre
Elmer Alvarez
Heena Amin
Gabriel Aranki
Amairany Arzeta
Jessica Bango
Guadalupe
Belmonte
Diego Bonilla
Mary Boomer
Aleksandra Brzys
Emelia Burris
Andre Clavelli
Maxwell Dausch
Daniel De La Torre
Nicole Diaz
Brianna Dompke
Esmeralda Estrada
Ryan Fagan
Adilene Franco
Spencer Franke
Marisol Garcia
Leslie Garza
Andrea Ghanimah
Theresa Giordano
Cindy Gomez
Elizabeth Gonzales
Clarissa Guevara
Hernandez
Samuel Hernandez
Izabella Jablonska
Joshua Jakalski
Alana Johnsen
Ryan Karich
Kayla Kaspari
Michael Kik
Andrew Lake
Shelly Laughlin
Robert Martinez
Sonya Martinez
Kosta Menka
Luisangel Miranda
Elizabeth Obsnuk
William Osorio
Mohit Patel
Diana Pikul
Jake Piotrowski
Paul Plizga
Abril Rojas
Samuel Saunders
Rucha Shastri
David Skrodzki
Jocelyn
Souvannasy
Ava-Clare Steed
Maria Trentadue
Angelica Trojan
Eric Trujillo
Diana Ulloa
Giselle Villegas
UPCOMING SPRING EVENTS
CHORAL AND BAND CONCERTS
The Fenton Music Department will celebrate the spring season with a Choral Concert on Thursday,
May 12 and a Band Concert on Thursday, May 19. The concerts are held in the Lewis-Huffman
Auditorium at Fenton and begin at 7:00 pm. There is no admission and everyone is welcome to
attend to witness the musical talent of Fenton students.
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Photos courtesy of HR Imaging
30TH ANNUAL FINE ARTS FAIR
Fenton High School will host its annual Fine Arts Festival on Wednesday, May 4 at 7:30 pm in the
Community Room at Fenton. This year will feature art created by Fenton High School and Wood Dale
Junior High students. Fenton seniors will be honored and awards will be announced. To celebrate
the event’s 30th anniversary, former instructors will have art on display as well. This event is free and
everyone is welcome to attend.
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VILLAGE OF BENSENVILLE
Village of Bensenville
12 South Center Street
Bensenville, Illinois 60106
www.bensenville.il.us
630.766.8200
President
Frank Soto
Trustees
Rosa Carmona
Frank DeSimone
Martin O’Connell
Agnieszka “Annie” Jaworska
Henry Wesseler
Village Clerk
Ilsa Rivera Trujillo
Village Manager
Evan K. Summers
NEW VILLAGE MANAGER EVAN K. SUMMERS
On Tuesday, March 8, 2016 the Village of Bensenville hired Evan K. Summers to be their new
Village Manager.
Mr. Summers served the City of Berwyn for nearly eight years, most recently as the Assistant City
Administrator. Prior to serving the City of Berwyn, he served as research assistant for the City of
Valparaiso. Mr. Summers is experienced in policy and budget analysis, compliance, public relations
and economic development.
Mr. Summers holds his Bachelor of Science degree in Public Management from Indiana
University and his Master of Business Administration from Purdue University.
LIBERTYFEST & 4TH OF JULY PARADE
Be sure to stick around this 4th of July to enjoy all of the festivities taking place in Bensenville. Participants are already registering for our Independence Day Parade featuring some
of the best bands, floats, and entertainment from around the region. We will also have live
entertainment, food and drink, activities for all ages followed by a mega-firework display. A
complete list of activities will be posted on the Village website at www.bensenville.il.us.
MUSIC IN THE PARK & FRENCH MARKET
Everyone’s favorite free, family summer concert series, Music
in the Park, begins June 15 and has something to offer for all
musical tastes.
Favorite Bensenville restaurants will sell dinner and dessert items, so families can have
dinner in the park prior to the concert. Each concert night will also include a classic car night.
There is always a 50/50 split the pot raffle that benefits our local food pantry and service
organizations.
Be sure to enjoy the French Market from 5:30-9:00 pm. The market combines local farmers and
artisan food products with a wide variety of specialty shops and vendors, reminiscent of a
European marketplace. Don’t forget Fenton Alumni Night, Motorcycle Night, and our Annual
Blood Drive. If you would like to schedule an appointment to donate blood call 630.350.3405.
SENIOR CITIZEN CLUB LUNCHEONS
Bensenville residents aged 55 and over are invited
to enjoy a meal and play some bingo at Monty’s Banquet Hall located at 703 South York Road. The cost
is $4.00 for a great meal, raffle prizes, and bingo.
If you would like to join the club, simply show up
at Monty’s the day of the event with your ID. Doors
open at 10 am and lunch begins around 11 am. If you
have any questions, please call 630.594.1010.
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IRVING PARK ROAD BUSINESSES
OPEN DURING CONSTRUCTION!
VEHICLE STICKER
REMINDER
Last Day June 30
Please make an extra effort to patronize local Irving Park Road
businesses in Bensenville while the intersection at Irving Park and
York Road is under construction.
All vehicles registered or housed in the
Village of Bensenville must purchase
and display a vehicle sticker. Vehicle
Stickers must be purchased by June
30. New residents and new vehicle
purchases do not need to pay a penalty
as long as the sticker is purchased
within 30 days of move in date, or the
date the new vehicle was purchased.
Vehicle sticker applications and
instructions are available online at
www.bensenville.il.us. Vehicle stickers
can be purchased at Village Hall. Don’t
forget, all dogs in the Village need to be
licensed for a fee of $3 each. For more
information call 630.766.8200.
This last phase of the project involves the addition of travel lanes both east and west bound and pedestrian
accommodations. Once complete it will improve the area for local residents, businesses and all the traffic
traveling through this corridor daily.
When you shop locally, you have an opportunity to reinvest in the community as well as to ensure the economic
and cultural vitality of the place where you have put down roots.
BENSENVILLE CELEBRATES 25TH YEAR AS TREE CITY
The Tree City USA program has been greening up cities and towns across America since 1976. It
is a nationwide movement that provides the framework necessary for communities to manage and
expand their public trees and Bensenville is proud to be celebrating 25 years of being designated
as a Tree City. The Village achieves Tree City USA status by meeting four core standards of sound
urban forestry management: maintaining a tree board or department, having a community tree
ordinance, spending at least $2 per capita on urban forestry and celebrating Arbor Day.
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU
FEE SCHEDULE THROUGH JUNE 30
(after June 30 late fees apply)
VILLAGE ZONING UPDATE UNDERWAY
Passenger Car & RV
The Village of Bensenville is leading an effort to update and modernize its zoning ordinance to create a more livable
and business friendly community. This effort will help align the Village’s zoning ordinance with the recently adopted
comprehensive plan, other recent planning documents, and current land uses practices.
$30.00
Senior Citizen
$1.00
(limit 2 stickers, 65 years and older)
We invite you to share your thoughts on issues and priorities for the Zoning Ordinance by taking the online survey at
bensenvillezoning.metroquest.com. Add your voice to the Bensenville zoning ordinance by participating online today.
Provide your feedback and encourage your friends, family, and neighbors to do the same. Submissions will be accepted
through May 16, 2016.
Motorcycles$20.00
Active Deployed Servicemen/Women
and Disabled Veterans
(Max. 2 per household)
$5.00
Disabled Individuals on the Dept. of
Aging CIRCUIT BREAKER PROGRAM
(Max. 2 per household) $5.00
Visit cmap.is/LTA-bensenville-zoning to stay up to date on this project. Please contact CMAP’s Ricardo Lopez at
rlopez@cmap.illinois.gov or 312.386.8766 with questions.
SPRING COMMUNITY YARD SALE
Truck B
$49.00
JUNE 10-12
Residents are encouraged to clean up and cash in by
holding home yard sales the weekend of June 10-12.
The more yard sales held, the more buyers come to
our community. Complete a yard sale application
and obtain a free yard sale permit from Village Hall
or online at www.bensenville.il.us. For more
information call 630.350.3413.
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CASHLESS TOLLING ON ROUTE 390 STARTS JULY 5
Happy 30th
Anniversary
Two Chefs!
Two Chefs Restaurant & Bar
celebrates its 30th Anniversary
this year. The Village would like to
congratulate Two Chefs on achieving this milestone and wish many
more successful years to come.
Visit Two Chefs in Downtown
Bensenville at 3 South Center
Street.
Beginning July 5, 2016, cashless tolling will be coming to the Illinois Route 390 Tollway from Lake Street to I-290. This is the
first, all-electronic roadway on the Illinois Tollway system, which provides for a safer, more efficient and seamless method of
collecting tolls from customers.
Toll collection equipment over the traffic lanes reads the I-PASS transponder on the windshield and automatically collects tolls.
Drivers continue at highway speeds without the need to slow down or stop to pay at a toll. Tolls are lower on the Illinois Route
390 Tollway because they are assessed more frequently than other parts of the system. This allows for greater sensitivity for
shorter trips and helps local communities provide congestion relief on adjacent roads.
I-PASS users always pay the lowest toll rates available, 50 percent less than those who do not have an I-PASS and must pay
online. Those without an I-PASS can get a transponder at an I-PASS Customer Service Center or any Jewel-Osco location. For
more information, visit www.illinoistollway.com.
BRUSH PICK-UP DATES
2016 VILLAGE COLLECTIONS
Have brush and branches out by 7 am:
May 2 | June 6 | July 5* | August 1 | September 6*
October 3 | November 7
*Out by 7 am on Tuesday due to Holiday
For more information please phone 630.350.3435.
Community
Job Board
The Village’s community job
board is a great resource for both
residents and businesses. It allows
Bensenville businesses who are
looking to hire employees to post
those job opportunities free of
charge and is also another outlet
for residents seeking employment
close to home to find a job.
Visit www.bensenville.il.us/Jobs
ELECTRONICS RECYCLING
Electronics recycling is available to Bensenville residents at the Addison Township
Highway Department located at 411 West Potter Street, Wood Dale, Illinois 60191.
TVs and CRT monitors are accepted at no charge. For more information phone
630.766.2228.
2016 Electronics Recycling Dates
April 9 | May 14 | June 11 | July 9 | August 13 | September 10
October 8 | November 12
TALL GRASS & ALLEY CLEAN UP REMINDER
Spring has finally arrived, which means the grass and weeds will be growing rapidly once again. Village Ordinances
require vegetation to be maintained at a level under 8” in height. In an effort to help Village Staff in the supervision of
all properties within the Village, please contact us at 630.350.3413 to report any properties that may be vacant or falling
behind in their maintenance responsibilities. Staff can be dispatched to provide a friendly reminder to properties of their
maintenance responsibilities.
Keep Village alleys safe and accessible by trimming and removing overgrown trees and landscaping. It is the property
owner’s responsibility to ensure that overgrown or overhanging landscaping does not project past their property line into
the public alleyway. Please take the time to trim and remove any overgrown landscape to help keep our alleys safe and
accessible. Thank you for your assistance in helping to keep Bensenville a beautiful place to live.
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BENSENVILLE COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
SUMMER READING KICK-OFF: JEDI BOOT CAMP
SUNDAY | JUNE 5 | 1:00 TO 4:30 PM
200 South Church Road
Bensenville | Illinois 60106
www.benlib.org
630 766 4642
HOURS
Mon-Thurs | 9am-9pm
Friday-Saturday | 9am-5pm
Sunday | 1pm-5pm
Board of Trustees
Susan Z. Diamond | President
Sergio Zgrzebski | Vice President
Susan Earley | Treasurer
Nancy Rizzo | Secretary
Jim Ricker
Linda Weiss
Mandi Zalewski
David Sieffert | Library Director
LIBRARY CLOSINGS
May 30 | Memorial Day
Serving the
community as a
dynamic center
for learning,
discovering, and
connecting.
Calling all Padawans! Star your summer off with a bang at our Jedi Boot Camp. Spend the afternoon learning
the ways of the Force, sign-up for summer reading, complete the Jedi obstacle course, take a photo at our
Star Wars photo booth, and enjoy other fun activities. Everyone is invited to join in the fun!
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY
SATURDAY | MAY 7 | ALL DAY
The superheroes are coming! Join the Library for Free Comic Book Day, a nationwide event held the first Saturday in May each
year where participating comic book shops and libraries around the world give away comic books absolutely FREE. We will
celebrate Free Comic Book Day with activities for the whole family. Make your own superhero mask, create your own comic,
go on a heroic scavenger hunt, and more. Stop by the Youth Services Desk for your free comic (while supplies last).
COOKING THE BOOKS – A NEW BOOK GROUP!
JUNE 14 | 7:00 PM | FROM THE FARMER’S MARKET
Do you love browsing through cookbooks and trying new recipes? Do you enjoy sampling and sharing new dishes? Grab your
apron and join our newest book club, Cooking the Books! For each discussion we pick a selection of cookbooks around one theme.
You borrow one of the books, peruse it, select and make a recipe from it, and join us as we all get together to share the finished
products, our opinions and experiences. Copies of the books to be discussed and cooked from are available at the Library’s Circulation Desk one month prior to the discussion.
THE MAGIC OF THE MONARCH BUTTERFLY
SUNDAY | MAY 15 | 2:00-3:00 PM
Discover monarch butterflies through the presentation skills of Pat Miller, The Butterfly Lady.
Beginning with its life cycle to its unbelievable migration to Mexico you will learn what makes
this one of the world’s most studied insects, the obstacles it faces during its lifespan, and how
everyone can be part of the solution!
THE IMMACULATE DECEPTION by Robert Chiappetta
SUNDAY | JUNE 5 | 2:00-3:30 PM
In December 1958, a horrific school fire at Our Lady of the Angels in Chicago took the life of 95 people. Most, 93 in fact, were
children. Robert Chiappetta has written a book honoring his sister Joan Ann—a victim of the fire—and delves deep into what
happened that tragic day. Book sale and signing following the presentation.
THE AIRBORNE ON D-DAY
WEDNESDAY | JUNE 8 | 7:00 PM
This presentation, given by local author and historian Robert Mueller, focuses upon the US 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions
which performed the most hazardous of military operations – the dropping of paratroopers – into enemy territory – at night. It
describes the actions of men, who, off target, frequently lost, and lacking heavy weapons, denied the German occupying force the
ability to counterattack the American amphibious landings of D-Day, June 6, 1944. World War II aficionados won’t want to miss
this special program.
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School Age Programs
AFTERNOONS WITH ADELE
MONDAYS | 2:00 PM | JUNE 6, JUNE 20, AND JULY 18
Kids are invited to practice their reading skills at Afternoons with Adele! Adele, a friendly,
trained therapy dog will join us throughout the summer to provide patient, nonjudgmental
attention and help reluctant readers gain confidence and improve their reading skills. Registration is not required to attend, but space is limited. Stop by the Early Learning Center Desk
the day of the program to reserve your spot. Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis.
STAR WARS STEAM
MONDAYS | 2:00 PM | JUNE 13, JUNE 27, JULY 11, AND JULY 25
FRIDAYS | 10:30 AM | JUNE 10 TO JULY 29
Children between the ages of two
and five-years-old are invited to
join us on Fridays at 10:30 am for
Park Play, the Library’s outdoor
playgroup. Each week the Library
will be at Sunset Park for an hour of
outdoor play. Socialize with other
parents and caregivers while your
child enjoys sunshine,
fresh air, as well as active,
manipulative, and sensory play.
NOTE: Park Play will be relocated
to the Library’s meeting room in
inclement weather.
Children 4 to 7-years-old are invited to discover and explore concepts in Science, Technology Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM)
at Star Wars STEAM. Join Miss Diane and Miss Kyrie for stories, activities, experiments and hands-on fun! Registration is not
required to attend, but space is limited. Stop by the Youth Desk the day of the program to reserve your spot. Participation is on a
first-come, first-served basis.
LEGO CLUB
TUESDAYS | 10:30 AM | JUNE 7 TO JULY 26
Join us every Tuesday for LEGO building fun. We’ll provide our extensive collection of bricks and elements, while you provide the
imagination! Come up with your own building ideas or use our weekly theme to inspire you. After you are done building bring
your creation to our photo station so that we can feature it on our Instagram page. No registration is required to attend, but
space is limited.
DARTH ART (FOR 6-12’S)
WEDNESDAYS | 10:30 AM | JUNE 8 TO JULY 27
Spend some time this summer mastering the Darth arts! Kids 6-years-old and up are invited
to join us every Wednesday morning for Darth Art. We provide the supplies and you bring the
creativity! We will use washable supplies, but there is always a chance for a little mess when
creating art. You may want to wear something that is okay to get slightly messy.
No registration is required to attend, but space is limited.
LUNCHTIME THEATRE
THURSDAYS AT 12:00 PM
Bring a sack lunch and other refreshments to the Library and enjoy them along with one of our favorite short films:
June 9 – Lion Guard: Return of the Roar (45 minutes)
June 23 – Nick Jr: Sleepytime Tales (30 minutes) – Come in your pajamas!
After the movie, kids can complete a craft inspired by the story. Registration is not required to attend, but space is limited. Stop by
the Youth Desk the day of the program to reserve your spot. Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. NOTE: No other food
or drink will be provided by the library.
New Early Childhood classes begin in June!
Join us for classes like BB-8 Baby Social Hour, Jedi Tales, Cantina Time, and more! Visit the Youth
Services Department at the Library or www.benlib.org/youth-programs for more information.
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THE LIFE AND LEGEND OF ROBERT JOHNSON by Fruteland Jackson
SUNDAY | JUNE 26 | 2:00 PM
This lecture/performance gives audiences insight into the life and times of
Robert Johnson. Fruteland Jackson uses storytelling to bring the legend of
Robert Johnson to clear view. Robert Johnson was a key player in the development of Delta Blues, and its link to Chicago Style blues (urban blues)
is discussed and celebrated through his compositions. Features selected
songs of Robert Johnson.
Based on the Book
Join the Library the third Thursday of every
month at 7:00 pm at the Bensenville Theatre
for a showing of our favorite films based on
books. Admission to the show is free!
MAY 19 | The Martian
JUNE 16 | Room
Family Movie Night
Join the library the first Tuesday of every
month at 7:00 pm at the Bensenville Theatre
for a showing of our favorite family films.
Admission to the show is free.
FIREFIGHTER APPRECIATION DAY
WEDNESDAY | MAY 4 | 10:30 AM
Join Miss Diane and Miss Kyrie for stories and crafts as we celebrate International Firefighters’ Day! Two very special
firefighters will join us for a read aloud and to teach us important fire safety skills. Afterwards stick around to tour a
firetruck from the Bensenville Fire Protection District. Registration is not required, but craft supplies are limited.
JUNGLE BOOK CELEBRATION
MAY 3 | Goosebumps
JUNE 7 | The Peanuts Movie
Foreign Language
Film Series
Join the Library the second Monday of the
month at 7:00 pm at the Bensenville Theatre
for our Foreign Language Film Series!
Free admission! All films will be presented
in their native languages with English
subtitles. Todas las peliculas estaranen sus
lenguas nativas. Wszystkie filmy bedzie ich
jezykach ojczystych.
THURSDAY | MAY 5 | 6:30 PM
Join Miss Penny as she celebrates the new film version of
Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book. Make jungle crafts, go
on a wild safari scavenger hunt, and more! Registration is
not required to attend.
BOOK BINGO – NEW!
Do you enjoy bingo and books? Come to the Library and try your hand at winning books and other book related prizes!
Play bingo with other patrons and enjoy complimentary refreshments. Book Bingo will be held at 7:00 pm on the
following evenings:
MAY 9 | Un Gallo con Mucho Huevos
(Spanish)
JUNE 13 | Chernaya Molniya (Russian)
JUNE 28 | JULY 26 | AUGUST 30
WASHI TALKIN’ ‘BOUT?!
WEDNESDAY | MAY 25 | 7:00-8:30 PM
Come and let your creativity break free. Relax and enjoy a fun time crafting.
You will learn a little something, and get to take your creation home. Space
is limited. Registration is required. Ages 15+.
KNOW THE 10 SIGNS:
EARLY DETECTION MATTERS
Monday Morning Matinees
WEDNESDAY | JUNE 22 | 7:00-8:30 PM
The warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease are often dismissed as normal age-related memory changes. Attend this
program to learn the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s disease. The Alzheimer’s Association will separate myth from
reality and address commonly-held misconceptions about Alzheimer’s. Hear from people who have the disease, find
out how to recognize the warning signs in yourself and others, and learn why early detection matters. Sign up required.
To register, contact the Adult Services Desk.
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Join the library every Monday at 11:00 am
at the Bensenville Theatre for Monday
Morning Matinees. Each week we will
feature a classic film your kids may have
missed seeing on the big screen. Theatre
opens at 10:30 am. Admission to the show is
free. For more dates and titles, please visit
www.benlib.org.
JUNE 6 | Aladdin
JUNE 13 | A Bug’s Life
JUNE 20 | Mulan
JUNE 27 | The Jungle Book
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SCHOOL DISTRICT 2
BENSENVILLE CHOSEN TO REPRESENT DUPAGE CO. IN STATEWIDE
TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE
BENSENVILLE ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL DISTRICT 2
210 South Church Road
Bensenville | Illinois 60106
www.bsd2.org
630 766 5940
The SIT Conference, in its 16th year, brings together more than 1700 students
throughout Illinois at six different conference locations. This was Bensenville’s
first year hosting the DuPage conference, sponsored by State Farm and the
Illinois State Board of Education.
Board of Education
Robert F. “Bob” Laudadio | President
Kathie Bossier | Vice President
Jorge Sanchez | Treasurer
Donna Prunotto | Secretary
Katie Krajecki
Nancy Quinn
Matthew Vassar
Nearly 300 students from around the county filled the halls of Blackhawk
Middle School, where they spent the day learning how to code, build mobile
apps, make and edit GoPro videos and the ins and outs of robotics.
Administration
Dr. James Stelter | Superintendent
Dr. Kay Dugan
Assistant Superintendent for Learning
Paul Novack | Chief Financial Officer
Jodi Arvis
Director of English Language Learning
Leah Gauthier
Director of Instructional Services
Juliann Greene
Director of Special Education
Margaret Ryan
Director of Instructional Technology
“It’s a conference by kids, for kids,” said District 2 Superintendent Jim Stelter.
He noted that 36 District 2 students presented in 17 unique sessions.
DIRECTORY OF SCHOOLS
Blackhawk Middle School
630 766 2601
Perry Finch | Co-Principal
Sarah Humboldt | Co-Principal
Jeffrey Kersten | Assistant Principal
W.A. Johnson School
630 766 2605
Missy Baglarz | Co-Principal
Jason Smith | Co-Principal
Diane Thornburg | Interim Principal
Tioga School
630 766 2602
Missy Baglarz | Co-Principal
Nicole Robinson | Co-Principal
Dr. Reinhard Nickisch | Interim Principal
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School was in session on Saturday, Feb. 20 as Bensenville School District 2
hosted the DuPage County site of the statewide 2016 Students Involved with
Technology Conference.
Nearly all of the presenters were students, from avid techies who build robots
at Blackhawk’s Underwater Robotics Club, to a pair of Blackhawk newcomers
who created a video to help themselves and other middle school students learn
English.
The conference kicked off with keynote speaker Marcin Kleczynski, who started
his own tech company, Malwarebytes, as a student at Fenton High School.
Kleczynski, who landed a spot on Forbes’ 2015 30 Under 30 list for Enterprise Technology, encouraged students to pursue
their passions and start their own business—and the best time to do that, he said, is now.
PROJECT C.A.R.E. PLUS CELEBRATES 20 YEARS | Thank You Volunteers!
Project CARE celebrates its 20th year this spring! The program began in 1996 with just 10 mentors as a way to support students in their reading education. Today, more than
300 community members, Fenton High School students and
local college students volunteer as mentors in every subject
area, offering educational support while instilling selfconfidence in students. The program could not have been so
successful without these volunteers, who enjoy working with
their students and truly care about their success.
If you are interested in helping make a difference in the lives
of children or would like more information, please contact:
W.A. Johnson School | Lara Schwarz, 630.766.2605 x3202
or Lisa Simoncelli, 630.766.2605 x3102
Tioga School | Laura Butz, 630.766.2602
Blackhawk Middle School | Sue Vitale, 630.766.2601 x2294
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DISTRICT 2 HOSTS SPANISH GED, CITIZENSHIP AND LITERACY CLASSES
Bensenville School District 2 hosted three Spanish-language
adult continued learning courses in partnership with College of
DuPage during the Spring 2016 semester: GED, Spanish Literacy
and Citizenship. The free classes, taught by COD professors,
met Tuesdays and Thursdays at Tioga Elementary School from
5-7 p.m., with a total of 44 students. The goal, said Coordinator Christy Poli, is to provide BSD families with resources and
services beyond the normal school day. By furthering their own
education, parents are better able to teach and be role models
to their own children. Classes end May 26th, but it’s not too late
to join—all three classes have open enrollment and students
are enrolled based on a required placement test. To learn more
about these classes, or to find out about summer enrollment,
contact Tioga Elementary School at 630.766.2602.
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
May 18 and June 15
TIOGA 5TH GRADE PICNIC | May 20
JOHNSON 5TH GRADE
CELEBRATION | May 27
NO SCHOOL MEMORIAL DAY | May 30
TIOGA STUDENTS RAISE NEARLY $4000
TO EMPOWER NICARAGUAN PEERS
8TH GRADE PROMOTION CEREMONY
June 2
During the month of February, Tioga Elementary School’s
Helping Heroes Service Club sold 726 pulseras, or bracelets,
and 30 bags, raising $3,930 for the Pulsera Project, a national
nonprofit that empowers Nicaraguan youth by purchasing
pulseras to be sold in U.S. schools, with proceeds going back
to the youth who made them. Liz Fausto, a 2nd grade teacher
at Tioga, supervises the Service Club along with the school’s art teacher, Katelynn McAllister. Fausto said
what really struck her was that Tioga is part of a primarily low-income district—yet her students were still
eager to help kids in Nicaragua. In fact, Tioga’s Pulsera Project—the school’s first—was one of the most
successful in the nonprofit’s history.
May 12 -15
Bensenville Town Square
Join us in downtown Bensenville as we celebrate the end of the school year and the
beginning of summer vacation!
Bensenville School District 2 will be hosting a carnival by All Around Amusements with a
percentage of ride ticket proceeds going to the PTA/PTO in our district , Bensenville
Games!
Rotary and Bensenville Youth Coalition.
Rides!
Food!
Fun for all ages!
You can purchase individual tickets or daily ride passes at the carnival.
A special $30 Daily Unlimited Ride passes will be available .
Hours:
• 4-10 p.m. May 12 • 4-11 p.m. May 13
• noon-11 p.m. May 14 • noon-10 p.m. May 15
Save $5 and purchase the Mega pass now for $45.
Mega Pass ~ Unlimited Rides ~ All 4 days!
If you wish to purchase the Mega Pass, please fill out the information below and
return with $45 payment to the school office by April 29.
Make checks payable to Bensenville School District 2.
Passes will be available for pickup from the school office beginning on May 9.
For more information contact Cindy Snyder at 630-766-5940 x 1108 or
csnyder@bsd2.org.
NO REFUNDS, NO TRANSFERS.
Please Print
Name on Mega Pass
Age of Mega Passholder
Name of School
Name of Payee
Phone Number
Male
Female
LAST DAY OF CLASSES | June 3
FIRST DAY OF SUMMER SCHOOL
June 13
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR 2016-17
SCHOOL YEAR | Wednesday, August 24
SAVE THE DATE FOR DISTRICT 2’S SUMMER
CELEBRATION CARNIVAL | MAY 12-15!
Join us as we celebrate the beginning of summer vacation! District 2
will be hosting the carnival, with a percentage of proceeds going to the
District 2 PTA/PTO and the Bensenville Rotary.
Thursday, May 12, 4-10 pm | Friday, May 13, 4-11 pm
Saturday, May 14, Noon-11 pm | Sunday, May 15, Noon-10 pm
Individual tickets or daily ride passes can be purchased at the carnival.
A Daily Unlimited Ride Pass will be available for $30!
The Unlimited 4-Day Mega Pass is available now! A Mega Pass is $45
if purchased before April 29 and $50 after April 29.
1st Day of Summer
School at Blackhawk
& WAJ is June 13th
Email:
Contact Cindy Snyder for more information about purchasing a Mega
Pass at 630.766.5940 x 1108 or csnyder@bsd2.org.
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BENSENVILLE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
BENSENVILLE
Bensenville
Fire Protection District
ISO Class 2
500 South York Road
Bensenville | Illinois 60106
www.bensenvillefpd.org
Chief Michael Spain
Phone 630 594 1184
Cell 708 935 7198
Services
CPR
Child Safety Seat Checks
Professional Fire Academy
Citizens Fire Academy
Safety Seminars
Pet Fire
Safety
Pets give us comfort, friendship, and unconditional love. Our connection
to them can be among the strongest relationships in our lives. But pets
can cause fires. We need to be careful with pets in the home.
SAFETY TIPS
Pets and
Wildfires
KKK Pets are curious. They may bump into, turn on, or
knock over cooking equipment. Keep pets away
from stoves and countertops.
KKK Keep pets away from candles, lamps, and space
heaters.
Make sure pets are included
in your family’s wildfire
evacuation plan. Build an
evacuation kit for each pet
in your household. Ensure
each kit is a size and weight
that can be quickly and
easily loaded into a vehicle
when packing to evacuate.
KKK Always use a metal or heat-tempered glass screen
on a fireplace and keep it in place.
KKK Keep pets away from a chimney’s outside vents.
Have a “pet-free zone” of at least 3 feet (1 meter)
away from the fireplace. Glass doors and screens
can stay dangerously hot for several hours after the
fire goes out.
KKK Consider battery-operated, flameless candles.
They can look and smell like real candles.
KKK Some pets are chewers. Watch pets to make sure
they don’t chew through electrical cords. Have any
problems checked by a professional.
FACT
Pets and wild animals have a part
in starting about 700 home fires
per year. Roughly three-quarters
of these fires were started by
cooking equipment, fireplaces or
chimneys, lighting, or candles.
SMOKE ALARMS
KKK Have working smoke alarms on every level of the
home. Test your smoke alarms at least once a month.
KKK If the smoke alarm sounds, get out and stay out.
KKK Never go back inside for pets in a fire. Tell
firefighters if your pet is trapped.
Name of Organization Goes Here
Your Source for SAFETY Information
NFPA Public Education Division • 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169
Contact Information Goes Here
www.nfpa.org/education
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TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
2016
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BCPL Photoshop Elements Part 1, 6pm
BCPL Foreign Language Film Series,
7pm BV Theatre
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Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch
9am-2:30pm at White Pines Golf
Club & Banquets
Second Sundays, 2pm-4pm Korthauer
Log House
BPD Historical Tours Locomotive#18,
1-3pm, Veterans Park
Village Comm Mtgs 6pm, VH
Village Bd of Trustees Mtg 6:30pm, VH
BSD2 WAJ PTA Meeting, 6:30pm
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Computadora, 10am
BCPL Family Movie Night, 7pm
BV Theatre
BCPL Quilters, 7pm
Senior Citizen Luncheon 11am, Monty’s
BSD2 Tioga PTA Meeting, 6pm
BSD2 Blackhawk Chorus, Steel Drums &
Music Makers Concert, 6:30pm
BCPL Usar el Internet, 6pm
FHS Music Boosters Meeting, 7:30pm
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BCPL Firefighter Appreciation Day,
10:30am
BCPL Let’s Talk: ESL Conversation
Group, 7pm
BPD Board Meeting (Committee of the
Whole) 6pm, DGLC
BCPL Microsoft PowerPoint, 2pm
BCPL Garden Club Spring Luncheon,
11:30am
FHS Spring Choral Concert, 7pm
BSD2 District Band Festival, 6:30pm
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BCPL Using the Internet, 10am
BCPL Jungle Book Celebration, 6:30pm
FHS National Honor Society Induction,
7:30pm
FHS Padres Unidos Meeting, 7pm
BSD2 WAJ 3rd grade Recorder
Concert, 1:30pm
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BCPL VIP Book Sale, 6-7pm
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BCPL Free Comic Book Day, All Day
BCPL Spring Book Sale, 9am-3pm
BCPL Garden Club Plant and Bakery Sale,
9am-1pm
BPD Ecological Program Work Day,
9am-2:30pm, Varble Woods
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FHS No School, Memorial Day
BSD2 No School, Memorial Day
BCPL Photoshop Elements Part 2, 6pm
FHS Board of Education Meeting, 7pm
BCPL Microsoft Excel, 6pm
BCPL Library Board Meeting, 7:30pm
CDC Mtg 6:30pm, VH
BCPL The Magic of the Monarch
Butterfly, 2pm
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BSD2 Board of Education Meeting, 7pm
BPD Board Meeting, 6pm, DGLC
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BCPL Quilters, 7pm
BPD Camps Meet & Greet for ages 2-5,
6:30-7pm, DGLC
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Village Bd of Trustees Mtg 6:30pm, VH
BCPL Introducción a Microsoft Word,
10am
BCPL Quilters, 7pm
Village Comm Mtgs 6pm, VH
BSD2 BMS PTO Meeting, 6pm
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BCPL Tablets, Smartphones, eReaders,
2pm
BCPL Make It, Take It Family Night,
6:30pm
FHS Seniors Awards Night, 7:30pm
BCPL Microsoft Word, 10am
BCPL Based on the Book, 7pm BV Theatre
FHS Spring Band Concert, 7pm
BSD2 Bilingual Parent Meeting,
5:30pm @ WAJ
BPD Water Park Season Opening,
11am-7pm
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FHS Community Open House, 10am – 2pm
The Bensenville Garden Club will be having their annual spring
luncheon on Thursdsay, May 12 at 11:30 am at Monty’s 703 South York,
Bensenville. Tickets are $22.00. All are welcome. Master gardener Nancy
Carroll will be speaking. For tickets, call Val Karg 630.766.7233.
BSD2 Tioga Fun Run & WAJ 5th Grade
Celebration
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BCPL Coloring & Cocktails, 7pm
BSD2 Tioga 5th grade Picnic, 10am
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CDC Mtg 6:30pm, VH
BPD White Pines Jr. Golf registration
begins, White Pines Golf Club
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MAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
BCPL Computer Basics, 10am
BSD2 BMS 8th grade Promotion,
Tioga Awards Day & Tioga
Kindergarten Celebration
FHS Final Exams
BSD2 WAJ Field Day, BMS Mega
Fun Day
BSD2 Last Day of School (if no
emergency days needed)
BPD Summer Kick-Off Celebration ,
5-10pm, Water Park
BPD Movies in the Park, Finding Nemo,
Dusk-10pm, Water Park
BPD Laura Ingalls Wilder, 1-2:30pm,
Fischer Farm
BCPL BB-8 Baby Social Hour, 9:30am
BCPL Morning Matinee: Aladdin, 11am
BV Theatre
BCPL Afternoons with Adele, 2pm
BCPL Using the Internet, 6pm
FHS Final Exams
CDC Mtg 6:30pm, VH
BPD Summer Camps Begin, Various,
DGLC
BCPL Padawan Tales, 10:30am
BCPL LEGO Club, 10:30am
BCPL Family Movie Night, 7pm
BV Theatre
BCPL Quilters, 7pm
FHS Final Exams
Senior Citizen Luncheon 11am, Monty’s
BCPL Darth Art (for 2-5’s), 10:30am
BCPL Darth Art (for 6-12’s), 10:30am
BCPL Introducción a Microsoft Word,
6pm
BCPL The Airborne on D-Day, 7pm
BCPL Cantina Time, 10:30am
BCPL Jedi Tales, 10:30am
BCPL Lunchtime Theatre, 12:00pm
BCPL Photoshop Elements Part 1, 2pm
BCPL Park Play, 10:30am Sunset Park
BPD Campout on the Farm, 5pm-9am,
Fischer Farm
BPD Campout on the Farm, 5pm-9am,
Fischer Farm
BCPL BB-8 Baby Social Hour, 9:30am
BCPL Morning Matinee: A Bug’s Life,
11am BV Theatre
BCPL Star Wars STEAM, 2pm
BCPL Microsoft Publisher, 6pm
BCPL Foreign Language Film Series,
7pm BV Theatre
BSD2 1st Day of Summer School at
Blackhawk & WAJ
BPD Swim Lessons Begin, Various,
Water Park
BCPL Conceptos Básicos de
Computadora, 10am
BCPL Padawan Tales, 10:30am
BCPL LEGO Club, 10:30am
BCPL Cooking the Books, 7pm
FHS Mobile Food Pantry, Location/
Time TBA
Village Comm Mtgs 6pm, VH
Village Bd of Trustees Mtg 6:30pm, VH
BCPL Darth Art (for 2-5’s), 10:30am
BCPL Darth Art (for 6-12’s), 10:30am
BCPL Let’s Talk: ESL Conversation
Group, 7pm
Music in the Park
BSD2 Board of Education Meeting, 7pm
BPD Board Meeting, 5:30pm, DGLC
BCPL Microsoft PowerPoint, 10am
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16 BCPL Jedi Tales, 10:30am
16 BCPL Based on the Book, 7pm
BV Theatre
BPD Movies in the Park, Caddyshack,
Dusk, White Pines Golf Club
BPD Tee Time for Tots, 9:30-10am, White
Pines Golf Club
BCPL Park Play, 10:30am Sunset Park
BCPL LEGO Block Party, 2pm
BPD Ecological Program Work Day,
12:30-2pm, Breiter-Palm Park
BCPL Padawan Tales, 10:30am
BCPL LEGO Club, 10:30am
BCPL Quilters, 7pm
Village Comm Mtgs 6pm, VH
BPD Youth Golf League Begins,
7am tee times, White Pines Golf Club
BCPL Darth Art (for 2-5’s), 10:30am
BCPL Darth Art (for 6-12’s), 10:30am
BCPL Usar el Internet, 6pm BCPL
BCPL Know the 10 Signs: Early
Detection, 7pm
Music in the Park
BCPL Cantina Time, 10:30am
BCPL Jedi Tales, 10:30am
BCPL Lunchtime Theatre, 12pm
BCPL Microsoft Excel, 2pm
BCPL Robert Johnson Performance by
Fruteland Jackson, 2pm
BPD Civil War Reenactment, 10am-3pm,
Fischer Farm
BCPL BB-8 Baby Social Hour, 9:30am
BCPL Morning Matinee: The Jungle
Book, 11am BV Theatre
BCPL Star Wars STEAM, 2pm
BCPL Microsoft Word, 6pm
FHS Board of Education Meeting, 7pm
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10am
BCPL Padawan Tales, 10:30am
BCPL LEGO Club, 10:30am
BCPL Book BINGO, 7pm
Village Comm Mtgs 6pm, VH
Village Bd of Trustees Mtg 6:30pm, VH
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MAY/JU N E
2016
BCPL Photoshop Elements Part 1, 10am
BCPL Cantina Time, 10:30am
BCPL Jedi Tales, 10:30am
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BCPL BB-8 Baby Social Hour, 9:30am
BCPL Morning Matinee: Mulan,
11am BV Theatre
BCPL Afternoons with Adele, 2pm
BCPL Tablets, Smartphones, eReaders,
6pm
BCPL Library Board Meeting, 7:30pm
CDC Mtg 6:30pm, VH
BCPL Park Play, 10:30am Sunset Park
BCPL Coloring & Cocktails, 7pm
BPD Concert Series begins, 7pm,
White Pines Golf Club
BPD Civil War Reenactment, 10am-3pm,
Fischer Farm
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BCPL Second Sundays, 2pm-4pm
Korthauer Log House
BPD Historical Tours Locomotive#18,
1-3pm, Veterans Park
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BCPL Summer Reading Kick Off, 1-4:30pm
BCPL The Immaculate Deception, 2pm
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11
BCPL Let’s Talk: ESL Conversation
Group, 7pm
BSD2 Tioga Field Day & WAJ
Kindergarten Celebration
BPD Board Meeting, 5:30pm, DGLC
BPD Camp Meet & Greet for ages 6+,
6:30pm, DGLC
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SUNDAY
2016
JUNE

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