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NOTABLE NON PROFITS8 METROPOLITAN FAMILY SERVICES This local family services organizations is strengthening community through programs and offerings.

10 TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES This local boutique specializes in beautiful accessories and home items, fair trade created.

12 LOAVES AND FISHES Striving to end community hunger, this organization is meeting the varied challenges of those in need.

14 SCARCE One local organization is educating the community on environmental responsibility.

FAMILY IN FOCUS20 DON’T JUDGE A KID BY HIS COVER Family columnist Michelle Stien shares the pleasant surprise she received from a teacher.

23 MAKING COMMON CORE MORE COMMONPLACE Education expert Michael Petrucelli shares his take on the controversial educational standards.

24 THE TRANSFORMING RELATIONSHIP Legal columnist Theresa Kulat invites readers to look at all their relationships as positives, even as they end.

HOME & LIFESTYLE26 TREASURE OF A TOWN In Glen Ellyn, an accessible location pairs with charm and character to create a perfect spot for residents and visitors.

28 OUTSIDE THE BOX, INSIDE YOUR HOME Think you need an addition to get the space you want in your home? Lana Galloway offers options within the space you already have.

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all is here in full glory. The rich hues of autumn are gracing tree branches and filling open fields. It is truly my favorite season! But as we ready

ourselves for the holiday season, one of the things to be thankful for this month are the many charitable endeavors across our communities. Food pantries are feeding the hungry. Shelters are housing the homeless. Programs are pairing needy kids with helpful adults and inspiring programs.

In this month’s edition of Suburban Life Magazine, we highlight a few of these notable non-profits, which are helping to care for our families, our children and our communities. We’ll chat with Theresa Nihill of Metropolitan Family Services, which works to provide valuable services to children and families and help them get back on their feet. We stop in at Ten Thousand Villages in Glen Ellyn, a shop dedicated to fair trade products and the commerce and sustainability they bring to needy families across the globe. At the Loaves and Fishes in Naperville, we discover how they struggle to meet the needs of a growing number of hungry residents.

We also chat with Kay McKeen at SCARCE, a local effort to teach community members about environmental responsibility at the most grass-roots levels.

Whatever you have in mind for the month, we hope you’ll considering lending a hand,

donating some time or a few dollars to a valuable local non-profit. There are many hard at work to make our communities stronger and expand opportunities for all our residents. And all of them need the additional support of their friends and neighbors.

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So get up, and get outdoors, lend a hand, and enjoy fall and all its bounty, right here, in the suburbs.

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CRAFTING COMMUNITY Joelyn Kott leverages experience to lend a hand

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Looking back at her career in marketing and communications, print journalism, television and radio broadcasting, Joelyn Kott can trace those career roots back to

high school, and Sister Jude Marie, teacher at Mt. Assisi Academy in Lemont. Then moderator for the school newspaper, Echo, she encouraged Kott to pursue a career in writing.

Through the years Kott has written and recorded stories, launched new initiatives and programs, and crafted a career that often celebrates the work and dedication of others. And yet, she is no stranger to digging in herself, lending a hand and making a real difference for her community.

In 1989, Kott was hired for a new position of citizen service coordinator for the Village of Lombard. Through her 24-year tenure in the village the title and responsibilities grew and changed. The tasks were varied, from answering citizen inquiries and publishing a village newsletter, to handling calls from reporters and helping with the village’s cable television station. As the technology changed, so too did Kott’s tasks, as she added website and social media work to her responsibilities.

She recalled her great working relationship with the past long-time village president, Bill Mueller. Kott said Mueller was devoted to the village and always willing to help out.

“His love for Lombard will be unmatched,” Kott said. “He always did what he thought was best.”

While she credits the idea to a Lombard firefighter, Kott was the initial organizer of the popular Lombard Cruise Nights. This past summer she and her husband, Lombard Police Sergeant David Kundrot, attended a cruise night as spectators, appreciating the summer program’s popularity and ability to serve as a gathering for the community.

“I feel really proud to see what I started is still successful and still growing,” Kott said.

Last May, Kott retired from her role with the village, and after a short break, decided to begin a new chapter as a marketing and communications coordinator with The DuPage Community

Foundation. Kott once again has found herself in a brand new role, where she is crafting the position and using her talents and experiences. She draws on her early work in print journalism and cable television broadcasting as well as the years she worked at Lewis University in Romeoville in the marketing department and at the Village of Lombard.

“I feel very fortunate to be working here,” Kott said.

Kott continues to bring her enthusiasm and creativity to her position. For the foundation’s annual benefit in November, Kott coordinated a committee that will present a Beatles-themed fundraiser. Kott said when it comes to events, she thinks people love a theme to pull everything together.

Michael Sitrick, director of development for The DuPage Community Foundation said Kott was the perfect fit for the new position that requires skills in writing, broadcast, publishing and marketing.

“She’s been fantastic for us,” Sitrick said. “She brings a lot of heart to the position.”

While much of her career is spent spreading the word about the work of others, she and her husband have spent time serving the community with organizations such as the Tri-Town YMCA and the Glenbard East Boosters. Kundrot, a lifelong Lombard resident, said he and Kott are proud to be a part of the Lombard community where they raised their five children. Through the years they’ve alternated, with one serving on a board, while the other supports as a volunteer, Kundrot said.

“When you get one of us, you get both of us,” he said.

Kott also is a member of the Lombard Service League, where she brought along yet another member of the family. She invited her mother, Helene Wiley of Palos Hills, to join the league and about once a month they spend time volunteering and enjoying time together at league events.

“We have a lot of fun,” Kott said.

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Metropolitan Family Services empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal and to thrive.

The organization provides a wide variety of programs and services designed to strengthen families and help them realize their full potential. Metropolitan Family Services provides services in four key areas: economic stability, education, emotional wellness and empowerment.

“Families are one of the strongest assets we have in our community,” said Theresa Nihill, executive director of Metropolitan Family Services DuPage Center, 222 E. Willow Ave., Wheaton. “We want to help families in the community to become stronger, healthier.”

One of the biggest challenges the organization faces right now is that it has seen significant grown in recent years and it is struggling to grow its infrastructure at the same pace as its programming.

In 2011, Metropolitan Family Services DuPage Center had 45 employees and a budget of $3.6 million. It currently has 120 employees and an $11 million budget.

As DuPage County has seen significant growth in the number of low-income families, demand also has been challenge for the organization.

“More people keep seeking help,” Nihill said. “How do we keep the quality and keep it to benefit families, while also being cost-efficient.”

The county has seen an increase in immigrants, people who are long-term unemployed and a growing older population, many of whom seek help from Metropolitan Family Services.

“There is always more need than we can meet,” Nihill said, citing a long wait list for people seeking family or mental health counseling as just one example.

Metropolitan Family Services will always accept monetary donations from individuals or corporations. Donations can be made via the website, www.metrofamily.org or dropped off at their DuPage Center office. Donations can be earmarked for a certain program, or just made as general donations.

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The organization is always looking for volunteers for both is Mentor Program and Respite Program. The Mentor Program pairs an adult with an elementary or middle school student to give that student a stable relationship with an adult. The program always has a wait list. The Respite Program matches an adult with a caregiver to provide respite for a couple hours each week to the caregiver.

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Ten Thousand Villages, a fair trade retailer of artisan-crafted home décor, personal accessories and gift items, is part of one of the world’s oldest and largest fair trade organizations.

Located at 503 Pennsylvania Ave. in Glen Ellyn, the shop features products from more than 130 artisan groups in 38 countries. The store is part of a network of more than 390 retail outlets throughout the United States that sell Ten Thousand Villages products.

“It’s (about) bringing global handcrafts and art crafts made by people all over the world, so we can provide a fair trade and fair wage to artisans,” said Denise Harshbarger, public relations representative for Ten Thousand Villages of Glen Ellyn.

Buyers travel all over the world to find items for the stores, and work with artisans to provide a fair wage. Artisans never take a loss on their products as a fair wage is determined and paid before their items are brought to the Ten Thousand Villages stores.

The non-profit stores are funded entirely by sales. While the Glen Ellyn store has two paid positions – a manager and an assistant manager – all other “employees” are volunteers.

Harshbarger said the shop really caters to its volunteers schedules. While they have some volunteers who work three shifts each week, the store also has volunteers that work just one day per month. Everyone from high school students

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to college students to retirees to everyone in between are welcome to volunteer.

One of the organizations biggest challenges is making sure it has enough volunteers.

“We are always in need of volunteers,” Harshbarger said. “Any skill set you have, we are open to.”

Also a challenge for Ten Thousand Villages is getting the word out, so that people understand what fair trade means and why it is important.

“Essentially, artisans are being taken advantage of,” Harshbarger said, adding that Ten Thousand Villages eliminates the middle-man so artisans are paid a fair wage for their goods.

This year, Ten Thousand Villages in Glen Ellyn will host the Annual Oriental Rug Event Nov. 20 through Nov. 22. In addition to all of the store’s regular merchandise and holiday merchandise, it also will have a collection of more than 300 heirloom-quality Oriental rugs, hand-knotted by fairly paid adults in Pakistan. A representative of

the group that creates the rugs will be on hand to answer any questions shoppers may have.

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Loaves and Fishes wants to end hunger in the community.

“In reality, what we’re trying to accomplish here is helping anyone with barriers to self-sufficiency,” says Matt Chicola, advancement manager with the Naperville-based organization.

Loaves and Fishes does that in multiple ways, including providing clients with groceries every two weeks, offering job search support and classes to address poverty issues, offering mental health counseling and providing financial education tools, among other things.

“We’re trying to promote that healthy lifestyle that people need,” Chicola says.

Clients who utilize Loaves and Fishes grocery

program are able to save an average of $588 every month, which they can then use for other things, like paying the mortgage or rent and utilities. Roughly 72 percent of the households served have at least one child under 18-years-old.

Providing empowerment opportunities is another aspect of the Loaves and Fishes service model. By providing job search support and things like English as a Second Language classes, the group is helping to address poverty issues in the community.

“By setting them up in classes like ESL, they’re getting those skills they need to set them up in the job market,” Chicola says.

One of the biggest challenges facing the organization is its location, Chicola says. Although Naperville is a relatively affluent community, there is still poverty in and around the city, and many people who are not aware of the resources Loaves and Fishes provides. He says 9.6 percent of DuPage County is facing food insecurity and that of that group, 16.4 percent are children.

“There are pockets of poverty,” Chicola says. “There are people in need. There really is a large population of people that need this assistance, and it really is our neighbors.”

Last fiscal year, Loaves and Fishes served 4,800 households, nearly 20,000 people.

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To achieve its mission, Loaves and Fishes depends on donations from the community and its partner organizations. Information on running a food drive can be found online at www.loaves-fishes.org. Monetary donations also are always welcome. For every dollar that Loaves and Fishes receives, with their partnerships, they are able to turn it into $10 worth of food.

Loaves and Fishes once again participate in Giving Tuesday. This year, it will be held on Dec. 2. Last year, the organization was able to raise $97,000 in donations in just one day. This year, the organization is lucky enough to have had donors come forward that will match every dollar donated, up to $90,000.

“Since we have these donors, every donation we receive on Giving Tuesday will be doubled,” Chicola says.

To make a donation on Giving Tuesday (Dec. 2), visit www.loaves-fishes.org and follow the “Ways to Give” link.


LOCAL EFFORT EDUCATES COMMUNITY ON ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITYBy STEPHANIE KOHL

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Since 1990, SCARCE has educated people about conservation and prevention, inspiring them to preserve and care for the Earth’s

natural resources, while working to build sustainable communities.

SCARCE stands for “school and community assistance for recycling and composting education.”

“Our focus, really, is on ‘what can you do?’” said Kay McKeen, founder and executive director of the Glen Ellyn-based effort. “None of us can fix it by ourselves… but the little things can add up to protect the land, water, air.”

It all began in 1990 when McKeen founded two composting programs for DuPage County schools.

“We teach about conservation and we teach about what resources are,” McKeen said.

In 1991, the organization also began a Book Rescue Program. Each year, SCARCE collects and distributes 250,000 - 300,000 books to

those in need, keeping books out of landfills.

SCARCE doesn’t stop at books though, it also collects everything from buttons – which contain valuable resources like wood, plastic, glass, brass and stainless steel – to crayons.

The buttons are used locally to help raise money for womens’ shelters in the county. Several churches have groups that make jewelry from the buttons, sell the creations and donate the money to shelters.

When broken crayons (which are made with oil) are donated, they are peeled, sorted and melted by volunteers before being made into larger “Super Crayons,” which are then used by children with special needs. The organization gives away thousands of “Super Crayons.”

“Whenever we can reuse something, we try to,” McKeen said. “We keep things out of landfills.”

SCARCE also coordinates projects throughout the community, like a cooking oil collection. Last year, 12,585 pounds of cooking oil was collected in just three hours. The cooking oil is

then turned into biofuel, which burns cleaner than traditional fuel.

“We now have six locations that take cooking oil,” McKeen said. A list of locations can be found at www.scarceecoed.org.

On the horizon is a pumpkin collection. Pumpkins are both full of water and high in nutrients, which make them excellent for composting. A pumpkin drop off will be held from 9 a.m. until noon on Nov. 8 at the Commuter Lot at the corner of Liberty Drive and Carlton Avenue in Wheaton.

“All of that water and mass will go to the soil and we’ll keep (pumpkins) out of the landfills,” McKeen said.

While the county funds the education programs, SCARCE always is accepting donations to run its projects. Books, crayons and other items are also accepted for the various projects. For more information on what to donate and where, or on how to volunteer, visit www.scarceecoed.org.


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patient recently came to the clinicfor a physical. He mentioned to thedoctor that he just generally didn’t feelvery good. Because of this, he was easilyfrustrated and his temper was short. His doctorasked if he had been to the dentist recently – hehad not. The doctor explained the importance ofgetting regular dental exams in addition to hismedical exam and that some of the symptomshe was experiencing could be the result ofunresolved oral health problems. She connectedhim with Community Nurse dental staff locatedright across the street and he was able to quicklymake an appointment. After a few dental visits,his symptoms started to fade and his sunnydisposition returned.

Community Nurse Health Center staff have savedlives. They’ve caught cancer, treated diabetes,and found heart blockages before a heart attack.Community Nurse intends to continue theirmission for another 93 to keep providing qualityhealthcare to those in need.

When there’s a need in the community, manytimes a group of people will rally around theissue to solve it. That’s how Community NurseHealth Center began over 93 years ago.

A group of Lyons Township residents gottogether and decided that there should be anurse to tend to the children of the area. In1921, the first Community Nurse was hired.Over the last 93 years, Community NurseHealth Center has continuously taken action toaddress the needs of the day. In the 1920s, thismeant petitioning for milk to be served withschool lunches (1922), and installing a dentalchair in the local school so that children couldhave access to dental care (1926). They providedfood and financial assistance during the GreatDepression. Community Nurse instituted

programs that gave out food and clothing at theholidays. These programs were discontinuedduring World War II but resurrected in the late1980s to again address local needs. Throughoutits lifetime, Community Nurse developedfinancial assistance programs, homemakerprograms, senior programs and after schoolprograms, many of which were then spun-offinto separate community organizations. Whiletheir mission began with a focus on children,it expanded to mothers and then expandedagain to cover all family members from pre-natal to seniors. No doubt Community Nursehas changed a lot since its inception, but theyhave never wavered in their mission to providehealthcare to area residents regardless of theirability to pay.

Community Nurse has built an integratedmedical, dental and behavioral health homemodel that recognizes the strong correlationbetween physical, mental, and oral health and itseffect on patients at home and in the workplace.Ensuring access todental care is especiallyimportant for area low-income residents whooften have long-deferreddental visits due highcosts and lack of dentalinsurance. A medical

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WSHS is the premier animal shelter in thewestern suburbs, committed to helping homelessanimals in their search to find loving foreverhomes. WSHS provides homeless animalswith training, care and at times fairly extensivemedical intervention. They care for animalsthrough what is likely the most challengingperiod in their lives – their time between.

“We do everything needed to prepare our rescueanimals for forever homes where they’ll thrive.This includes carefully screening adopters so ouranimals can trust they are being matched withhealthy, happy, stable environments where theycan love and be loved for the rest of their lives,”says Executive Director Carolyn Mossberger.“We are extremely proud of our track record inachieving this goal.”

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“We’re always looking for people who loveanimals and want to make a difference in theirlives,” Mossberger continues. “We have lots ofways for folks in the community to get involved.”

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For the last 5 ½ years, I have been raising my son with an underlying fear that he will spend most of his academic career in the principal’s office.

Even before Colin entered this world, I could tell he would be a force to be reckoned with. He was extremely active in utero, and essentially sapped all my energy. He was born on May 5, which makes him a Taurus just like me. I hold at least a little stock in astrological signs as it relates to personality types, so I sensed that we would butt heads a lot, as Taureans are known for their stubbornness. Boy, was I right.

He was very willful about nursing and would barely take a bottle. As he got older, his strong will and aggressive behavior meant he was my biter, kicker, puncher and all-around

troublemaker. He even got kicked out of the childcare center at the gym for a full month (plus probation for biting.) In preschool, I was called one day to pick him up because he tried to bite the teacher.

He eventually grew out of the biting phase, but he still marched to the beat of his own drum. Thankfully he is extremely cute, witty and smart, which allowed him to win over the rest of the caregivers and preschool teachers he encountered. Despite the fact that he used to pummel most of the kids he played with, he also learned to make friends and socialize without making mortal enemies.

Now he’s in Kindergarten and I have to say that all my fears, worries and concerns have dissipated. Full-day school is just what the doctor ordered for this kid. I always sensed he needed more structure and as much as I would try to get him to do things with me, he always resisted.

I told him once he started school, he would have do homework and he tried bribing his sister to do it for him before the first day of school even started. I struggled a bit at the beginning to get

him to do some of the simple assignments, but once he figured out that they were relatively easy and fun, he actually not only actively participated in homework, but began paying attention to his sister’s homework as well. He even woke up the other morning asking me what “photosynthesis” was, and made me Google the proper definition.

A few weeks into the school year I got a message from his teacher. She wanted to touch base with me and discuss a few things about Colin. I got that nervous feeling you get when you think you are being pulled over by a cop. Unfortunately, she had already left school for the day when I called her back. I spent the entire night fretting over what he had done to warrant a phone call instead of a mere emailed message.

She reached me the next morning and said that he was having some difficulty holding his pencil and wanted to let me know they were going to use some special tools to help him grip it better. My response was, “That’s it?” She apologized for alarming me and I told her that was okay. (She hadn’t been raising him for the last five years to know why I would think the worst.)

Never judge a kid by his cover

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She said he was working really hard and is so excited to participate in class. In fact, her biggest issue is getting him to raise his hand and wait his turn to answer a question. He also is diligent about using the school’s “quiet sign” and even told his teacher he held the quiet sign up the whole bus ride to school because the kids were being too loud.

He is very proud of the artwork he brings home and scolded me for almost throwing away an art project. “Mom! Don’t throw that away,” he exclaimed. “That is my art project based on the work of Piet Mondrian. He used all primary colors!” Well, pardonne moi.

I got his mid-term report and while it showed he needs to work on his writing, cutting and following instruction, all his scores in math and reading were high and well above the district average.

Of course, he is still Colin, and I caught him drawing pictures of butts the other day. When were working on a project about community leaders, he said the best part of being a police officer is beating people with a stick. We were playing “I Spy” for his math homework where I had to give him geometric shapes as clues. I told him, “I Spy something round and flat.” To which he replied, “Your boobs.”

Clearly, he still hasn’t lost his edge or sense of humor.

Michelle Stien is a stay-at-home mom of two children, ages 4 and 6. Her mother always told her to “write this down,” so she is sharing her experiences with other suburban women to help them deal with the craziness of being “Mom.”

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Valerie Janke, CFP®, Financial Advisor

It’s a precarious economic time for a lot ofpeople. The economy is rebounding, certainly, butit’s not yet much of a comfort to everyday familiesand small business owners. Worries like mountingmedical bills, impending college costs and a lossin value of the family home all weigh on the mindand keep us up at night. If you are facing an illness,the passing of a spouse, or even a divorce, thechallenges can seem overwhelming.

Enter Valerie Janke, financial advisor withWaddell & Reed in Naperville. A CERTIFIEDFINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, Valeriehelps people who are facing life’s trials. Sheoffers comprehensive financial planning,risk management, asset allocation strategies and acompassionate spirit to her clients, helping to get them on apath to financial success.

A veteran of the financial industry from sales tosupervision, Valerie has been working with clients since thelate 1990’s, continually helping them face the financial demands of each stage of theirlives with confidence and vision.

A life-long learner herself, Valerie stays up-to-date on industry changes, newfinancial products, tax ramifications and investment options. She offers clients anupfront assessment of their own monetary picture, and helps them come to realistic,achievable goals for their financial future.

Visit her online at www.valeriejanke.wrfa.com to learn more about her, anddiscover a host of helpful articles, financial calculators and e-seminars to assist you inbetter understanding your own financial picture.

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For many parents (like me initially) the “Common Core Standards” may feel anything but common, and may even seem foreign to their understanding

of educating children. I recently attended a presentation at my children’s elementary school on Common Core Math, and heard about “standards,” “clusters,” and “domains.” Fortunately, the presentation was well done, and I left that meeting with a better understanding of the Common Core goals and structure.

My advice is to take a deep breath, and start from this place: acknowledge that the world is very different, and far more connected, from when we were growing up (this applies even to young parents). This difference presents great opportunities, and potentially greater competition, for our children’s success in school and life.

The underlying goal of the Common Core Standards, adopted by most states and the District of Columbia, is to establish clear and consistent guidelines for what every student should know and be able to do in math and English language arts from kindergarten through 12th grade (top quality preschools will entwine similar standards into their programs). Another way of saying this is that the Common Core Standards are designed to ensure that all of our children have the skills necessary to succeed in the 21st century. These 21st century skills include, but are not limited to: critical thinking and problem solving, creativity and innovation, decision-making and leadership, communication

and collaboration, and technology. To get there means creating and practicing a set of common learning standards, which can be measured and compared between communities, with the goal of preparing students for life beyond high school.

An important aspect of the Common Core is a focus on deeper learning of core/key topics, while narrowing the number of topics that are covered. The intent is to provide children with a strong foundation of what they are learning, and have them be able to apply this knowledge as they progress through school, and in life. As part of this deeper learning focus, the Common Core Standards place more emphasis on understanding and analysis, and less on memorization, with many processes different from how you may have learned them. I can tell you from personal experience that this has caused me some anxiety as I have had to re-learn what I thought I knew, so that I could assist my children when needed.

The system is intended to ensure that every child in the United States has at least this minimum learning “Common Core Standard,” with important 21st century skills included. This “Common Core” will help to ensure that a student in Seattle is being taught the same important skills as students in Chicago or New York, and that all students will be prepared for the connected global world we live in. But local communities and schools still can design their own curriculums to meet or exceed these Common Core Standards.

Let’s get back to the standards, clusters, and

domains that I mentioned earlier. In the Common Core system; “standards” define what students should understand and be able to do. “Clusters” summarize groups of related standards. And “domains” are larger groups of related standards. These terms will become clearer as you see what your children are learning at school; each lesson will have a Standard, Cluster, and Domain identifier associated with it, which should help you make sense of what your child is studying, and direct you in finding resources if you need to lend a hand.

Although the Common Core is about setting standards for our children, such standards are not learning on their own. It takes collaboration between teachers, parents, and students for children to have successful school learning experiences, while hopefully creating happy and confident learners who are ready to seize the opportunities that await them in life. I encourage every parent to “get common” with the “Common Core Standards” to help ensure their child’s academic and life success.

Michael Petrucelli is the on-site owner of the Goddard School at 8350 Lemont Road in Darien. Goddard School is a nationally recognized educational system of multiple locally owned and operated schools for early childhood and elementary education.

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As individuals we constantly are learning, experiencing new things, meeting new people. Layer upon layer it falls on top of our existing relationships, and we are bound to change – our

worldview, goals, interests, even food preferences shift over time.

The relationship with a spouse or partner is not isolated from this change. In fact, the many dimensions of this relationship – emotional, physical, spiritual, financial – can result in great change, and depending on circumstances and the personalities of the two people, lead a couple to grow together or apart.

Most people would agree that when change leads to personal growth, it is good.

It may be difficult to accept that sometimes growth leads to the completion of a relationship. To see the end as natural, and to honor the path that led to the completion is much more inspiring and uplifting than calling the marriage a failure.

I am talking about divorce.

Looking at my friends and family members who have marriages that work – I see that each person is transforming in ways that complement the other. As a divorce lawyer, I see people every day who are transforming, too. But in these cases, each person’s growth is calling them in a direction that is different than the other person’s journey. It takes courage for one (or both) of these people to acknowledge these changes and to be willing to let go of the past. Rather than labeling it a failure, we call it a new beginning.

Why? Because, even after a divorce, the relationship remains – albeit in a new form. This is especially true if the couple has children, grandchildren, or a business. Once the dust of the divorce has settled and each person has embraced the “new normal,” they can look back and see how their relationship has contributed to who they have become.

So, if your relationship is ending or you have a friend who is in the midst of a divorce, I invite you to see it as I see the relationship I have with the father of my children - as one which changed me profoundly - a transforming relationship.

Theresa Beran Kulat is founder and lead attorney at

Trinity Family Law, P.C. She has focused on Collaborative Practice and mediation since 2003 and limits her practice

to settling cases.

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Time transforms relationships – it just happens. Look back at how your relationship with a parent or a sibling has changed over the years. Consider your best friend from high school or college – is the relationship the same as it was 10, 20, 30 or more years ago?

TRANSFORMING RELATIONSHIPS

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Downtown is the “heartbeat” of Glen Ellyn according to Carol White, the executive director of the Alliance of Downtown Glen Ellyn. The unique shops and boutiques and the abundance of fun and fine dining venues are nestled in the center of

the charming village.

“We’ve branded it as the ‘downtown to treasure,’ says White. “This transcends to the entire community. Glen Ellyn is a town to treasure. It is a destination to shop, dine and live. We truly have something for everybody.”

Home to approximately 28,000 people, Glen Ellyn is a short 23 miles from downtown Chicago. As a train stop town, this makes it convenient to go into the city from Glen Ellyn, especially for people who commute to their places of business. It’s not, however, necessary to go into the city if it’s shopping, dining or entertainment that is being sought. There are hundreds of stores and restaurants in Glen Ellyn’s two major shopping districts. The downtown district features specialty retailers and eateries. “We carry all of the same brands in our shops that major retailers like Nordstrom’s and Macy’s sell,” said White, adding that the

local boutiques also carry unique items that aren’t easily found elsewhere. Glen Ellyn’s southern business district, which runs along Roosevelt Road, offers national retailers, restaurants and auto dealers.

There’s also a variety of entertainment venues including the Glen Art Theatre, the Village Theatre Guild presenting live performances, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage offering theatrical and musical productions, and local art galleries.

Glen Ellyn Historical Society operates Stacy’s Tavern Museum, which is open for tours and educational programs. The museum has won numerous awards, and is the only full restored stagecoach inn, remaining in its original location in Illinois.

White said that a slogan she often hears around town is that Glen Ellyn is a “town of volunteers.” With its great schools and notable for-profit organizations, there’s more than ample opportunity and lots of desire to help.

“Once you live here, you certainly want to volunteer and contribute and give back,” said White. Local not-for-profits include Bridge Communities, Glen Ellyn Food Pantry, Glen Ellyn Infant Welfare, Glen Ellyn Lions Club and more.

Glen Ellyn offers plenty to see and enjoy in a family-focused,

convenient localeBy WENDY FOSTER

TREASURE OF A TOWN

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Ladies’ Night OutTuesday, November 18th, 5-9 p.m.“This year will be our seventh year of offering Ladies’ Night Out,” said White of the event that has drawn as many as 600+ shoppers, spending more than $45,000. For a $15 fee, women get a wristband and program that entitles them to food, drinks and a fun exploration of the downtown shops. “It’s an amazing night. Women come out in droves and discover things they haven’t found before,” said White.

Annual Holiday WalkNovember 28thThe festive event celebrates the arrival of Santa to the Village, along with the lighting of the Christmas tree. Santa will proceed to Glen Ellyn’s Fire Station #1 to visit with children. Shops and restaurants will remain open late.

Shop ThursdaysFor the first three Thursday nights in December, downtown shops will remain open until 8 p.m. During those hours, 10% of the proceeds from participating boutiques will be donated to a local charity.

Santa will visit at the Fire Station with live reindeer from 1-3 p.m. on December 13.

SPECIAL GLEN ELLYN EVENTS

EDUCATIONIn addition to its reputable public and private elementary and secondary schools, Glen Ellyn is home to the 273-acre campus of College of DuPage. Known as COD, it is the second largest public college/university in Illinois, attracting more than 28,000 students each semester. College of DuPage offers more than 90 certificate programs and degrees and nine associate’s degrees

RECREATIONThe Glen Ellyn Park District is comprised of 28 parks located in more than 300 acres of land. The 25-acre Lake Ellyn Park offers fishing, a playground, tennis, walking and jogging paths and special events. Sunset Park hosts a water park, pool, ball fields and a playground.

The 45-mile Illinois Prairie Path crosses through town near the Union Pacific railroad tracks, providing great opportunities for avid cyclists, runners and hikers. Glen Ellyn also has two golf courses: the Village Links, which is operated by the Recreation Commission, and the private Glen Oak Country Club.

People move to and then remain living in Glen Ellyn because it has so much to offer according to White. ‘The downtown, the schools…. It’s a very family-centered community. There’s so much to offer. It’s just a very complete community,” she says.

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The most often heard reasons for remodeling are the need for more space – a larger kitchen, a master suite, a family room as part of the kitchen – the list is endless.

The one constant in all the family requirements is the need for comfortable entertaining space... especially at the holidays.

Clients recently came to us requesting a more “open” floor plan for their existing home, and a much larger dining room to entertain their large families. They arrived believing an addition was necessary to achieve their goals. Instead, we removed walls and repurposed spaces, all within the existing footprint of the home. The original living room, not a requirement for their lifestyle, became the large dining room they desired. Holidays now are a joy, as they host family parties in their beautiful “new” home.

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ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE: What You Need to Know By Elizabeth Harmon

One of the most common forms of dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease is a progressive and debilitating disease, that affects more than five million Americans. High profile people who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease include former U.S. President Ronald Reagan, movie legend Rita Hayworth, and most recently, country music icon Glen Campbell.

One thing it isn’t? Simple old age.

By ELIZABETH HARMON

“Alzheimer’s is a neurological disorder where we see the loss of memory, language and behavioral changes. It’s a progressive disorder with no cure, but it can be managed,” says Dr. Kishore Santwani, a neurologist with Delnor Community Hospital in Geneva.

Determining whether memory loss is Alzheimer’s or age-related decline caused by other factors, can be difficult. “It can be tough to tell the difference. As we age, we do see a loss of memory because of shrinkage in the brain,” says Santwani.

Not only does Alzheimer’s affect memory, but also language and executive function, which is the ability to plan one’s activities. Though most common in those over 65, people in their 40s and 50s can develop early onset Alzheimer’s.

Alzheimer’s progresses through seven stages; normal function, very mild decline, mild decline, moderate decline, moderately severe decline, severe decline and very severe decline. According to the Alzheimer’s Association website, www.alz.org, not everyone will experience the same symptoms or progress at the same rate.

The disease is diagnosed using physical examinations to rule out other issues, such as thyroid problems or dietary deficiencies, which can mimic Alzheimer’s, brain imaging, and neuropsychological tests to measure problem solving, language, memory and other cognitive functions.

“This type of testing is done by a neuro-psychologist. It’s a paper and pencil test that lasts four to six hours and results in a detailed report of what the tests reveal,” says Santwani.

While Alzheimer’s cannot be cured, exercise, a healthy diet, intellectual and social stimulation have been shown

to slow its progression, and may help prevent the disease.

“Exercise slows memory decline, though whether it prevents it remains to be seen. Intellectual activities, such as reading and socializing, maintain cognitive reserve. In other words, the more we have to start with, the better off we are,” he says.

Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol, quitting smoking, and following a Mediterranean diet, are also helpful, Santwani says.

Music, art and pet therapy can also slow Alzheimer’s progress. Minor home adaptations and interventions, such as keeping lists, can improve quality of life and help those with Alzheimer’s live independently. When living at home is no longer an option, memory care facilities provide living assistance, structured activities, social interaction and security.

“There are a lot of choices out there, which is good, but it can be overwhelming. There so many different facilities available and it depends on the person’s needs are,” says Laura Wolst, Director of Sales and Marketing at Autumn Leaves of Oswego, a licensed assisted living community that specializes in memory care.

Autumn Leaves has a capacity of 46. “The majority of our population are seniors, though we do have a few younger residents. Our youngest is in their fifties. Our residents have mild cognitive impairment, up through end stage,” she says.

For families evaluating facilities, Wolst says that the quality of activities and social opportunities is very important. “Studies have shown the progression slows with day to day activities and socializing,” she says.

Interaction between the residents and staff is also crucial. “We’re in touch throughout the day, starting in the first thing in the morning, when we make sure the residents are up, dressed and have their hair combed. We have women who like to be ‘just so’, so we make sure they have their make-up on. We also have to be detectives, because if someone can’t articulate, we have to look at clues, such as if they’re not eating, to know if something is wrong,” says Wolst.

Ten Signs Of Alzheimer’sThe Alzheimer’s Association offers a printable checklist for your doctor’s visit. Find a copy at www.alz.org/national/documents/checklist_10signs.pdf

u Memory loss that disrupts daily life.� Challenges in planning or solving

problems.� Difficulty completing familiar tasks at

home, work or leisure.� Confusion with time or place.� Trouble understanding visual images

and spatial relationships.� New problems with words in

speaking and writing.� Misplacing things and losing the

ability to retrace steps.� Decreased or poor judgment.� Withdrawl from work or social

activities.� Changes in mood or personality.

Source: The Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org

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PRESSING BUSINESS

Downers Grove business owner finds new passion in ancient industryBy SHERRI DAUSKURDAS

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His name means, quite literally, “olive”, so it was kismet when a journey to the lush Italian villages of Mario

Olivi’s ancestry resulted in discovery of what would become his passion – olive oil.

Visiting the Tuscan countryside on a vacation, Olivi walked into the shop of a local olive mill. There, fresh oils were ripely poured for the tasting, just as wines would be. As Olivi tasted each, learning about the different flavor profiles – nutty and fruity, some delicately sweet and others less subtle – he was taken with both the fresh and flavorful oils and the essence of the experience itself.

“I thought, if we could open something like this at home, we could make a fortune,” he says.

Fast forward several months, and the technology executive was spending the day in north suburban Long Grove, perusing the quaint shops, when he wandered into one called The Olive Tap. Similar in concept and style, this business offered fresh, high-quality oils and balsamic vinegars, available for tasting, and bottled onsite for customers.

“It was like I was in Italy again,” he says. Intrigued, he took some time to chat with the manager there, and soon, was signing the papers on his own gourmet oil shop, right in downtown Dowers Grove.

The Olive Tap, located at 5143 Mochel Drive, specializes in extra virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegars. These specialty products are nothing like the oil found on the supermarket shelves.

About the oilJust arrived at the Olive Tap is Olio Nuovo, 100 percent Extra Virgin Olive Oil, pressed in October.

“You can’t get any fresher,” says Olivi. Rich and buttery, opaque and emerald green in color, this luscious oil is made from the freshest hand picked California olives.

“When the oil is at its freshest, it isn’t clear and golden, it’s ripe and green and rich.” Over time, the oil settles, separating and becoming more golden and transparent.

But at its infancy, the oil is robust in flavor, perfect for dressings, dipping, and sauces.

The ProcessThere are two harvests of olives, just as there are two harvests of grapes for wine making – in the autumn in the Northern Hemisphere, and in the spring for the Southern. Olivi travels to the mills where his olives are pressed into oil, and the process is as impressive as the resulting product.

“You can’t really eat an olive off the branch, though” Olivi warns. “They are not tasty at all, even at their most ripe.”

Once olives are handpicked, they travel to the mill where they are cleaned of stems and debris, before being crushed, pits and all, into a pungent and thick paste. Then the paste is mixed, breaking up the water and oil emulsion and releasing

the oils from the solids.

~ Continued on page 36

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• One large red beet, with tops on• One large golden beet, with tops on• One bunch spinach• One orange

• ¼ cup orange olive oil• 1/8 cup tangerine balsamic vinegar• pistachios• dried cranberries

BEET AND ORANGE SALADBy CHEF DAVID KRAMER, COLLEGE OF DUPAGE CULINARY INSTITUTE

Remove the tops from the beets and reserve the leaves. Roast the beets at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes, and dice small. Chiffonade the beet tops and the spinach.

Zest the orange, Remove the pith and discard. Separate the orange into sections and dice.

Whisk together the zest, orange olive oil and tangerine balsamic. Put the beets, spinach, beet tops, pistachios, cranberries, orange and vinaigrette into a bowl and toss. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Strong and tar-like, the resulting paste was historically pressed. Pressure is the oldest form of extraction of oil, and still used throughout the world. But a process growing in popularity, particularly at large mills, is centrifugal force.

The olive paste is placed in powerful torpedo shaped centrifuge, where it is spun at intense speeds to separate the solids (pomace) from the juices and oil (must). When the process is complete, the result is a thick deep green liquid, almost black in color.

“When you see what they have pulled out in the separation, the olive matter that remains is dry, almost sandy. There is virtually no moisture at all remaining in it.” That resulting pomace is used to feed the livestock and compost the land, Olivi said.

The final step separates the juice from the oil by way of smaller centrifuges. Once separated, the oil that flows from the vats is smooth and rich green in color, fresh, flavorful and ready for consumption. Packaged and sent out to the Olive Tap, it arrives within days of being pressed.

“It’s so delicious right now, when it’s this fresh, and many people have never tried it like this,” Olivi says. “We want people to understand what they are getting when they come in, and tasting it is the best way.”

The shopOlivi’s passion for the oils stems from a love of food and cooking, as well. The shop in Downers Grove is dotted with recipe cards, placed in complement to the more than 30 oils which flow from stainless steel decanters known as “fusti”

Some of the recipes are his own, as Olivi himself is a graduate of culinary school, having enrolled and studied at the College of DuPage just after opening the shop.

“It’s been a journey, but it’s been great,” he said. Today, he travels to the mills personally at harvest, learning more and more about the process and returning, anxious for his oils to arrive. He fills the shelves of the shop with complementary products – balsamic vinegars from Modena, , spices and herbs, and freshly roasted coffees.

Regular customers stop in for their personal stash and a bit of conversation, as new visitors wander in and become entranced in the tastes, aromas and textures of this gourmet shop. The fresh Olio Nuovo now is available, as are countless options for gift giving and baskets for the holidays.

“This oil is for connoisseurs, foodies, and anyone who appreciates super fresh extra virgin olive oil,” Olivi says.

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HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: Leftover Mashed Potato SoupAnother year seems to have zipped by and the holidays are upon us once again. The holiday season means great times with family and friends, great food, and usually, lots of leftovers! To help clear your refrigerator and spice up your at-home lunch and dinner menu, here is a nourishing dish that makes for great comfort food during the cooler days and nights of late autumn and winter.

Unlike those perennial leftover favorites – turkey and ham sandwiches – mashed potatoes do not always hold up well after being left in the refrigerator overnight and reheated. They tend to lose their smooth and creamy consistency. However, they can work wonderfully as an ingredient in other dishes, including this hearty recipe.

Apart from being quick and simple to prepare, one of the best parts of this delectable dish is that no matter how you have originally seasoned your potatoes, it will only add more flavor to this tasty treat.

To begin, sweat the onion slices in corn oil over low heat until the they are soft. Be sure not to brown the onions, cooking them only until they are soft and translucent. Next, add the white wine, mashed potatoes and chicken stock. Bring the mixture to a boil and add the heavy whipping cream. Transfer the mixture to a blender, season with salt and pepper and blend about a minute or until smooth and creamy. When seasoning, keep in mind that the potatoes may have already been seasoned the first time around and adjust accordingly.

When blending hot liquids use caution, as built up steam can literally blow the lid off the blender! To ease the pressure, fill the blender or food processor up no more than halfway and if necessary, blend in batches on low speed, gradually ramping up the speed, if needed. Also, if your blender has one, remove the filler cap from the lid and cover the hole with a folded towel. Hold the lid on securely while blending.

Next, combine chopped herbs and olive oil and blend on the pulse setting. Finally, pour a spoonful of the mixed oil and herbs on the soup and serve. Happy Holiday Leftovers!

Of course, when you’ve had more than your fill of leftovers, ring in the New Year with great food, great music and a great time at Waterleaf Restaurant’s New Year’s Eve Celebration!

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Visal Kheam is the owner of Flight 112 in Elmhurst. He has more than 13 years experience in the wine industry operating several stores in addition to his Elmhurst wine bar and restaurant.

STORING WINERemember that wine is a living thing. The environment (light and temperature) greatly affects how the wine will grow. Most wine should be stored on its side, in a dark and cool place – usually around 50°F to 60°F. You easily could invest $50K in building a 5’ by 5’ wine cellar with its own cooling system. I would do this if I were a serious collector and my wines were super-premiums. However, at this moment, my wine cellar is my basement closet. The temperature there is about 60°F year round. I don’t need to mess around with the temperature and the closet is usually not lit.

TEMPERATUREOnce you have taken steps to store the wine correctly, at what temperature should the wine be served? Generally, wine experts agree to the following guidelines:

White wines: 45°F-50°FRed Wines: 60°F-65°F

Why would you want to serve a white wine slightly warm?

There are instances for tasting white wine slightly warm. I often do this when I am tasting a new white wine because I want to take in all of the flavors. When a wine is too cold, the cold sensation blinds all the other flavors.

When would you want to serve a red wine slightly chilled?

Rosés and slightly fruity (sweet) red wines should be chilled. I don’t know about you but tasting something warm and sweet doesn’t do it for me. Cold and sweet is much more refreshing!

SERVING TIP: It’s a hot summer and you’ve brought a red bottle home from the store. You can be certain that the wine will not be around 60-65°F. If you want to serve it that night, place it in the fridge for at least 10-15 minutes. Take it out 10 minutes before serving and the temperature should be optimal.

LETTING THE WINE BREATHEOxygen is very important to wine. After opening, oxygen immediately reacts with the wine. Too much – the wine will be destroyed or is stale; too little – the wine will be “tight,”

or lacking in flavor. Gauging the amount of time needed to let the wine breathe is not an exact science, because every bottle of wine is different. However, you should allow older wines (especially red wines) to breathe longer. Take a sip. If the wine is tight, allow it to breathe longer in 10-15 minute intervals. Unfortunately, this is a process you may have to repeat several times.

In some instances, airing out a wine in a glass is not ideal. You will need a larger vessel like a decanter to allow the wine to breathe more quickly. A decanter has a larger surface area, and therefore, oxygen can interact with it at a faster rate. You may have to use a decanter if a red wine is really young or really old. In young wines, the tannins are really strong and need a very long time to be mellowed out. Older red wines need to breathe to get rid of musty smells or have to be filtered out due to sediments in an old bottle.

GLASSESDoes glass shapes really matter? In short, yes. As a general rule, you would want a bowl-shaped glass for red wines and a tulip-shaped glass for white wines. The capacity should be at least 12oz preferably 14.5oz. Why the big

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sizes? Aeration. The bigger the glass, the more the wine is exposed to air and is allowed to breathe.

There are glasses for each type of wine (Chardonnay, Riesling, Bordeaux, etc…) and I have tasted the wine in these glasses. Yes, it does matter, but does it matter enough for you to invest in all the types of glasses for each type of wine? When I first started Flight 112, I wanted to invest in all these glasses but ultimately, I decided not to because of the amount of chore for our wait staff. You may reach the same conclusion.

There is, however, one wine that should be poured into its own type and that is, of course, sparkling wine. We love sparkling wine for its bubbles. Bubbles, however, do not form readily in big glasses. Sparkling wine flutes are the ideal vessels to induce bubbles.

STORING AN OPENED WINELeaving your opened wine un-refrigerated dramatically reduces its lifetime. Wines will only last 1-2 days.

If you are in the habit of having leftover wine, invest in a $10 pumping device, such as a Vacu Vin Wine Saver, for storage especially if you usually have wines in the $30 per bottle price range. This type of device removes oxygen from the wine bottle by ’pumping’ it out.

When you have leftover wine, re-cork it and leave it in the refrigerator for both red and white wines. If you don’t pump your wine, your white varieties will last for 3-4 days and your reds will last 2-3 days. Pumping the wine will allow the wine to last another 3-4 days, so it is worth a little effort.


B eer brewing is a craft that allows for creativity and individuality. Brewers can explore and experiment with

techniques and recipes. People can chat with the brewers and learn about the intricacies of the flavors as they experience the craft. It’s the complementary pleasure of enjoying the process of creating of art and then finding a translation of it within another person. It’s that commonality on other sides of the beer that unites.

Timothy Marshall is the Head Brewer at Solemn Oath Brewery and taproom in Naperville, a brewery that is in the midst of many advances. “We are in the middle of a brewery expansion that will double our capacity by early 2015.” Furthermore, Marshall continued, “We will be launching two year round brands in cans this winter.”

Solemn Oath Brewery has a penchant for beers as unique in name as flavor profile. For example,

there is Nourri Au Fourrage (an American Milk Stout), Major Big Time (Cascadian Dark Ale), Der Bingle (Bohemian Pilsner), and Punk Rock for Rich Kids (Belgo-American Blonde Ale), among others. Marshall confessed, “We get naming ideas from a lot of places. Obscure pop culture references, childhood nicknames, phrases that come up in conversation, that kind of thing. At this moment we are making a Belgian style Dubbel that we call HalfQuad.”

More than a dozen Solemn Oath beers are available in over 400 bars, restaurants and liquor stores throughout the Chicago, Milwaukee and Madison areas. Currently, the most widely distributed beers are Kidnapped by Vikings (American style IPA), Butterfly Flashmob (Belgian style IPA) and Psychogaze (American style Porter). Looking for something decidedly different? Try La Grippe (Imperial Black Saison), Pernicieux (Belgian Brown Rye) and Sybil’s

Revenge (Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Black Saison, available this month only in the Solemn Oath taproom.

With so many to choose from, deciding on just one can be difficult. But Marshall has an interactive approach.

“I like to start off by asking a few questions like: What are your favorite fruits? Do you drink coffee? Do you like chocolate? If so, what’s your favorite kind of chocolate?” Marshall explains. “The answers to those questions can help find the beer that you’re most likely to enjoy. Craft beer has so many different flavor profiles that it’s almost impossible not to find one that you like. The most important part is to keep trying new beers. ”

It’s a philosophy he takes with him, even to other breweries across the nation. Marshall, a true lover of the craft, explained that his favorite part

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of brewing beer is “sensory evaluation”, more commonly referred to as drinking, adding that his favorite beer “changes often, but currently it is Russian River Brewery’s Temptation.”

Urban Legend Brewing in Westmont takes a similar approach.

“A lot of breweries pitch styles and really stick to that style. We like to brew classic styles with a twist,” says Assistant Brewer Mike Kristin. With more than 30 different styles Urban Legend always is trying different things. “Nothing is too small for our attention because we are passionate about producing craft beer that makes people happy. We really love what we do.”

That detail rich process takes about a 10-hour day, for pre-fermentation. From the moment it starts to the time it ends could be three weeks up to several months, he explains. “A standard ale can be done as soon as 3 weeks. A Russian

Imperial Stout can be several months to come to maturity. It really depends on the style in which you’re brewing.”

“I think my favorite beer that we make is probably Sweet Lacy’s Revenge (the Belgium Farmhouse Ale.)” he says, “Sweet Lacy’s Revenge is a very subtle and elegant beer. It’s a nice, subtle stone fruit, little bit of peach, combination of flavors. It’s light, easy to drink, and very pleasing.”

Urban Legend beer can be purchased all around the Chicago area in grocery stores, liquor stores, and restaurants; as well as at Urban Legend.

“We have an onsite tasting room in our brewer,” he says. We have six beers all the time. They’re always changing up. It’s the freshest you can taste our beer.”

The tap room at Urban Legend doesn’t offer food, but you can bring in your own to pair with the

beer, and oftentimes, local food trucks are hand to fill your need for sustenance. So far, its been a solid match.

“I guess it sounds really corny but my favorite thing about being a craft brewer is that it makes people really, really happy,” Kristin says. “People sit down and really talk to each other. We get to see people happy by the work we’ve put in.”

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Looking for a one-stop experience that takes away the drudgery of

holiday shopping and fills you with holiday cheer? Look no further than Hinsdale.Whether you arrive by train or car, this delightful downtown environment has everything you need to keep your spirits high and your shopping bags filled.

Boutiques for women and children’s clothing abound, featuring the latest fashions and accessories. Looking for a gift of fun and trendy jewelry? Stop in at Alixandra Collections on Washington Street. This pleasant and stylish shop features artistic jewelry by local artisans, as well as scarves, belts, purse and more at a wide array of prices to fit any gifting need. At Stockholm Objects, also on Washington, funky is the fashion, and you are bound to love the cool and eclectic items available. From hand knit scarves and mittens to stylishly cool purses and bags made from recycled materials, this store is one of the hippest in Hinsdale. Looking for the perfect outfit for those family pictures? Look no further than My Sister Kate, which has the cutest kids clothes for the holidays and beyond. From designer names to organic options, you’ll love the array. Even better, the store is stocked with little toys and knick knacks perfect for gifting, grab bagging and stuffing stockings through the season.

Do you have a sporting enthusiast on your gift list? Check out the ski and snowboarding shop at King Keyser, one of Hinsdale’s longest running stores. There you’ll find passionate sales people ready to assist you in finding the perfect fit for your loved one, or yourself! From equipment to apparel, you can rest assured you are being service by folks who understand and share the love of winter sports.

If you have yet to experience the Fullers Home and Hardware Second Floor, do not delay. Your typical neighborhood Ace Hardware store on the main level, it gives way to a frenzy of foodie fun upstairs. Intricate bakeware by Chicago Metallic and Vic Firth will make you look like a seasoned cake artist this season. And clever kitchen gadgetry, and high end appliances are the perfect gift for the cooking enthusiast on your list.

If thinking about cooking makes you hungry, whet your appetite and one of many fabulous dining locations around town. Take a break at Vistro, Hinsdale’s newest dining destination, launched this fall by heralded chef/owner Paul Virant. Its rustic, locally inspired menu of seasonal dishes will leave you yearning for more, so be sure to pick up a gift certificate for yourself, or a loved one before heading back out on the town. Looking to start your day with dining? Check out Sunday brunch at Il Poggiolo on First Street. The warm and inviting ambience will keep you delighted and the delicious Old-World Italian classics will have you deliciously satiated for your day of shopping. And if you just are in need of refreshment, the signature cocktails at CiNe, in the historic Hinsdale Theater building, are sure to please.

But as much as the downtown sector is divine, there are treasures to be discovered north on York Road. You’ll delight in the array of shops and restaurants in Hinsdale’s Gateway Square.

Trousseaux is the French translation meaning ‘little bits’. This York Road shop carries everything from home decor to jewelry, accessories and antiques. Monogrammed hats and key rings, signs and home décor made from reclaimed barn wood, and beautifully scented candles – the perfect hostess gift! Holiday hours have Trousseaux open until 6 p.m. weeknights.

Chique Boutique is a surprising little store in Gateway Square, featuring women’s fashions and accessories in a quaint and cozy location. An array of day-to-night fashion options will have you looking your best for all your holiday functions.

While at Gateway Square, visit one of the most popular Chinese restaurants in the western suburbs, Hua Ting. The menu features an array of Chinese classics, like sesame shrimp and moo shu pork, but also branches out with new favorites, such as Szechuan style sliced fish and steamed red snapper, with ginger and rice wine vinegar. Reasonably priced and exceedingly delicious, this highly rated restaurant is a must-see for any Asian food fan.

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When I told my girlfriends I was writing for the magazine and would ride the train stopping along the way to shop, eat and drink for my reviews, they seemed to read it as an invitation to join. All of a sudden, we were a group of six girls enjoying a night on the town, riding the rails. This pub-crawl of sorts became a distraction from our realities at home and a time to catch up, have some fun, and enjoy a taste-filled evening.

FIRST STOP – Tap House Grill in Glen Ellyn (located two blocks north of the tracks, on the left side of Main Street) When the girls and I first came upon the Tap House Grill, we were aflutter with excitement as its old fashioned, European exterior reminded us of our travels when we studied abroad. Looking at their extensive beer list, we were indecisive of what to order. I decided on the Original Sin Apple Cider, as the name was intriguing. Hard ciders are my favorite and therefore I was up for trying this rendition. It was fantastic! If you are really into craft beers, Tap House offers great deals, exclusive tastings and dinners for all beer club members. Once committed, you will receive your monthly brew newsletter as well as details on meetings and events, so do not forget to sign up and become a part of the Tap House Grill community.

NEXT STOP – Lunar Brewing in Villa Park (located three blocks south down N. Ardmore Ave., then two blocks left on E. St. Charles Rd.) Though it is a bit of a jaunt from the train station, it is worth it! The extensive menu, which includes 17 beers

on tap, 112 in bottles and eight in cans. Among those are Lunar’s own house brews, which consist of the Lunar Apollo American Red Ale, Lunar Moondust White IPA, Lunar Parallax Porter, Lunar Raspberry Cream Ale and the Lunar Summer Solstice Wit. When the people to our left learned we were new here, they were also quick to suggest their favorites, creating a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. We did not stay long, but we did enjoy our drinks, all of them Lunar made!

LAST STOP – Pints in Elmhurst (located one block from the tracks, down S. Main Street) Since it was our last stop of the evening, by the time the girls and I got there, the place was packed. We sat at a table close to the front window and instantly decided on ordering a flight of beers, the Pints Flight in fact, consisting of Krombacher, Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier, Lagunitas A Little Sumpin’ Sumpin’ and Stone IPA. It came to us on a sampler platter, four 6oz. glasses, labeled to let us know one from another, which was much appreciated, as a verbal confirmation of each would have been forgotten later into the evening. Overwhelmingly, we were happy with our drink selection and after the sampler, decided to order our own pint of our preference. As the night continued, people cheered their favorite teams on any of the dozen or so HD TVs that cover the walls. For those of you wanting to try Pints, I suggest you get there early either to reserve your seat for the game, before the rest of the town descends!

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Hailed as a “must-see event” by the media in its debut season, Illumination brings lights and nature together to transform a wintertime walk in the woods into an awe-inspiring experience. Walk a mile-long path to marvel at trees illuminated in colors like electric blue, hot pink and neon green and interact with lighted trees that respond to voice or touch. On the Illumination trail, sing to trees to make them change color, and hug trees to see how they respond, then warm up at one of our toasty fire pits. Or, stop at the warming tent to grab a snack and a warm beverage. Illumination at The Morton Arboretum features energy-efficient, eco-friendly LED lighting. Tickets cost: $6 - $20. For more information, call 630-968-0074.

VILLAGE OF GLENDALE HEIGHTS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY WHERE: Village of Glendale Heights Village Hall 300 Civic Center Plaza Glendale Heights WHEN: Monday, November 24 TIME: 7:00 P.M. – 8:30 P.M.

The Village of Glendale Heights invites you to participate in the Tree Lighting Ceremony. Santa Claus will be the guest of honor. Holiday decor and lights will decorate the Civic Center. Enjoy the sounds of the holidays through the performance of Glendale Heights’ choral groups starting at 7:00 p.m.. Share the holiday spirit as Mayor Linda Jackson illuminates the Civic Center Complex with just a flick of the switch! For more information, call 630-260-6000.

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY WHEN: November 28 through December 14 WHERE: Meiley-Swallow Hall at North Central College 31 S. Ellsworth Avenue Naperville

Celebrate this holiday season by gathering your friends and family to step back in time to Christmas Eve in 1946 at the WBST Radio Studio and be a part of the live audience broadcast of It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. Watch five actors bring this beloved American holiday classic to captivating life as they play fifty different characters, create all the sound effects and music in this inventive retelling of the timeless story. With the perfect blend of Christmas cheer and theatrical magic, audiences will fall in love all over again with George Bailey and the angel named Clarence who saved his life on Christmas Eve. Tickets Cost: $20 - $25. For more information, call 630-637-7469

CHRISTKINDLMARKET OAKBROOK WHEN: November 28 through December 24 WHERE: Oakbrook Center IL Route 83 & 22nd Street Oak Brook

The Christkindlmarket Oakbrook is an outdoor holiday market featuring vendors from around the world who display hand-crafted ornaments, toys and unique holiday gifts as well as traditional German foods, sweets and beverages. Visit the new Village Green area near Crate&Barrel for a special selection of the German-American Holiday Market you have come to know and love. Open November 28-December 14 from Thursday-Sunday and December 18-24 every day. For more information, call 312-494-2175

LITTLE FRIENDS PARADE OF LIGHTS WHEN: November 30 WHERE: Downtown Naperville

Join us for the annual popular Little Friends Holiday Parade of Lights! Don’t miss this popular annual holiday parade which includes Santa and Mrs Claus’ official arrival to downtown! Bundle up and enjoy an evening of festivities, brightly lit floats, and musical entertainment! COME EARLY! Local high school musicians as well as performers from the School of Performing Arts will warm up the crowd starting at 3:45 P.M. from the Parade Main Stage at Main & Van Buren! It shall be a magical day & night! The parade launches from Water & Webster streets, heads north on Main thru the heart of downtown to left on Van Buren in front of the Main Street Promenade ending at Naper School. PARKING DECKS (City Deck, Central Parking Deck or Van Buren deck) offer best parking choices. Street parking on parade streets will be removed starting at 3 p.m.. SANTA! Immediately following the parade Santa and Mrs Claus will visit with kids on the main stage at Main & Van Buren from 6-8 p.m.!! Be the first to visit with SANTA this season. He & Mrs. Claus can’t wait to see you! For more information, call 630-544-3357

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FISCHER FARM FARMSIDE CHRISTMAS WHEN: Saturday, December 6 WHERE: Fischer Farm 16W680 Grand Ave., Bensenville, IL TIME: 3-6 p.m.

Bring the family to this free holiday event at the farm. Take a hay ride and warm up in the farm house with hot chocolate. Event attendees will enjoy performances by the Elmhurst College Brass Quintet and the Elmhurst College Voice Ensemble. Their performances will include Christmas carols and an opportunity to sing along. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to start the Christmas season. For more information call 630-834-3152.

SANTA TRAIN RIDE WHEN: Saturday, December 13, 11:04am-12:31 p.m. and Sunday, December 14, 1:04-2:31 p.m. WHERE: Bensenville Metra Train Station 110 W. Main St., Bensenville, IL

Your trip to the North Pole (Elgin) begins at the Bensenville Train Station. Santa’s helpers will read the story of “The Polar Express,” play games, sing carols, and Santa will visit with all the boys and girls individually. Each child will receive a special gift from Santa that will remind them of their trip on the Bensenville Park District’s Santa Train Ride. The fee is $12 for residents and $15 for non-residents. The capacity per train is 135 passengers; make your reservations early. Register at Deer Grove Leisure Center, the deadline for reservations are November 14. Any questions call 630-766-7015.


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Born and raised in the Chicago suburbs, Peter Thaddeus is a largely self taught artist and has spent much of his life expressing himself through his work. “The joy and excitement I have always sought in life can be seen in a number of my acrylic paintings. Each piece tells a story in itself, but is also often connected to other works of mine.”

It was at his fathers’ furniture shop in Bucktown, Chicago where he made his first real painting sale. “It was 1999 and I was 16. It was entitled “Confusion”. For a teenager: perfect.

My horizons have broadened since.”

Peter’s studio in Warrenville is where he creates canvas paintings of all sizes, as well as sketches for mural jobs, illustrations for books, and other artwork.

“I love the space and natural beauty that Warrenville allows me. It’s a great place to create when I’ve ventured back home from my inspirational travels to big cities, tropical paradise, and all the other wondrous places I can manage to get to. My travels, as well as my design background, have had a profound

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SUBURBAN LIFE MAGAZINE | NOVEMBER 2014 | 49OUT & ABOUT

NOVEMBER 7 - DOWNTOWN LIGHTS UP! 6 p.m at Downtown Naperville Naperville To kickoff the holiday season, downtown rooftops and treetops will be illuminated all at once with more than 300,00 lights on Friday, November 7 at. Be downtown for the grand illumination and celebration to mark the beginning of the holiday season and the Naperville Marathon. For more information, call 630-544-3357

NOVEMBER 7 AND NOVEMBER 8 - FOURTH ANNUAL WILDER MANSION HOLIDAY MARKET Friday: 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 p.m. at Wilder Mansion 211 S. Prospect Avenue Elmhurst Enjoy one-of-a-kind arts, crafts, jewelry, handbags, children’s clothing, gourmet food and unique holiday gifts from over 50 artisans and culinary food vendors at the Fourth Annual Wilder Mansion Holiday Market at the landmark Wilder Mansion. Stop by Wilder Mansion and shop for unique holiday gifts. For more information, call 630-712-6541

NOVEMBER 11 - VETERANS DAY CEREMONY Tuesday: 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park 220 East Fullerton Avenue Glendale Heights A ceremony will be held at Veterans Memorial Park, 220 Civic Center Plaza on Veterans Day. The event includes a flag and color guard presentation, rifle salute and a tribute to our fallen warriors. Village of Glendale Heights offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 11 as we honor all military personnel, past and present. For more information, please call the Mayor’s Office at 630-909-5303. Tickets Cost: FREE. For more information, call (630) 909-5303.

NOVEMBER 13 - BOURBON DINNER Thursday 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Weber Grill 2331 Fountain Square Drive Lombard Join us as our Executive Chefs present a fire inspired menu complete with Bourbon pairings. Members of The New Grill Club, our Loyalty Program, receive double points for this event. Tickets Cost: $54.63. For more information, call 630-953-8880

NOVEMBER 14 THROUGH NOVEMBER 16 - CHRISTMAS AT THE MILL HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE Sunday: 10:00 A.M. - 4:00PM Friday: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. & Saturday: 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 p.m. at Graue Mill and Museum 3800 York Road Oak Brook The Mill and the Graue House will be open for a special holiday shopping event to get you in the Christmas spirit! Talented local artists will be selling handcrafted Christmas decorations, unique jewelry, stained glass, pottery, and handwoven and knitted items. Specially selected ornaments, other great decorative items, and stocking stuffers will be for sale in the Mill’s gift shop. Decorated Christmas trees and strolling carolers add to the fun. Santa will stop by on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday is a ticketed Benefit Night from 6 to 9 p.m. Wine, cheese, and light refreshments will be served. Saturday and Sunday sale hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call 630-655-2090.

NOVEMBER 17 - WINTER BREWS BEER DINNER Monday: 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at Wildfire 232 Oakbrook Center Oak Brook Warm up with Wildfire’s picks for winter’s best brews. Join us for a four course custom menu of food and hand-selected beers from Stone, Tyranena, North Coast & Anderson Valley Brewing Companies. The event begins with passed appetizers at 6:30 pm, followed by the seated dinner at 7:00 pm. For more information, visit our website. Cost: $50 per person plus tax & gratuity. For more information, call 630-586-9000

NOVEMBER 18 - LADIES NIGHT OUT Tuesday 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at Downtown Glen Ellyn Duane/Main Streets in Glen Ellyn Downtown Glen Ellyn is the place to shop and dine this holiday season. Join us for this year’s Ladies Night Out. This event offers something for everyone: shopping, fun and new boutiques to explore! Grab your friends! Hundreds of women have joined us each year to shop, spend time with their friends, get a head start on their holiday shopping and to just enjoy Downtown Glen Ellyn. The night is full of music, cocktails, appetizers and special deals. More than 20 stores are throwing a party just for you! Start your evening at one of three registration locations to register and receive your wristband and map for the evening. Come early. The first 100 to check in at each location receive a free gift! Tickets Cost: $15 advance, $20 night. For more information, call 630-469-5000.

NOVEMBER 20 THROUGH NOVEMBER 23 - AUTUMN FESTIVAL - AN ARTS & CRAFTS AFFAIR Sunday: 10:00 A.M. – 5:00PM, Thursday: 11:00 A.M. – 9:00PM, Friday: 11:00 A.M. – 9:00PM, Saturday: 9:00 A.M. – 7:00 p.m. at Odeum Sports & Expo Center 1033 N. Villa Avenue Villa Park At this annual fest, you can browse the works of more than 500 artists and craftsmen from 30 states. Find home decor and gifts (all handcrafted and one-of-a-kind), entertainment, and plenty of food and drink. Voted one of the top 100 art shows in the country by Sunshine Artist Magazine. Tickets Cost: $9 Adults; $8 Children & Seniors. For more information, call 630-941-9292

NOVEMBER 21 THROUGH JANUARY 3 - ILLUMINATION: TREE LIGHTS AT THE MORTON ARBORETUM The Morton Arboretum 4100 IL Route 53 Lisle Hailed as a “must-see event” by the media in its debut season, Illumination brings lights and nature together to transform a wintertime walk in the woods into an awe-inspiring experience. Walk a mile-long path to marvel at trees illuminated in colors like electric blue, hot pink and neon green and interact with lighted trees that respond to voice or touch. On the Illumination trail, sing to trees to make them change color, and hug trees to see how they respond, then warm up at one of our toasty fire pits. Or, stop at the warming tent to grab a snack and a warm beverage. Illumination at The Morton Arboretum features energy-efficient, eco-friendly LED lighting. Tickets Cost: $6 - $20. For more information, call 630-968-0074.

NOVEMBER 22 - RICK SPRINGFIELD “STRIPPED DOWN” Saturday: 8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. at Pfeiffer Hall 310 E Benton Avenue Naperville. In one of the most talked about tours of 2014, Stripped Down brings iconic rock star Rick Springfield to his fans in an intimate solo show of music and storytelling. Springfield has made a legendary mark on the rock world, releasing 17 albums, selling 25 million records and producing 17 top-40 hits, including Dont Talk to Strangers. In 1981, he earned a Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal for his No. 1 hit single Jessies Girl. This show is the first in more than 30 years of touring in which fans will hear some of Springfields own favorite songs live. Tickets Cost: $35 - $50 Call: 630-637-7469. For more information, call 630-637-7469

NOVEMBER 24 - VILLAGE OF GLENDALE HEIGHTS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY Monday: 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 A.M. at Village of Glendale Heights Village Hall 300 Civic Center Plaza Glendale Heights The Village of Glendale Heights invites you to participate in the Tree Lighting Ceremony. Santa Claus will be the guest of honor. Holiday decor and lights will decorate the Civic Center.

Enjoy the sounds of the holidays through the performance of Glendale Heights’ choral groups starting at 7:00 pm. Share the holiday spirit as Mayor Linda Jackson illuminates the Civic Center Complex with just a flick of the switch! For more information, call 630-260-6000.

NOVEMBER 28 THROUGH DECEMBER 14 - IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY at Meiley-Swallow Hall at North Central College 31 S. Ellsworth Avenue Naperville Celebrate this holiday season by gathering your friends and family to step back in time to Christmas Eve in 1946 at the WBST Radio Studio and be a part of the live audience broadcast of It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. Watch five actors bring this beloved American holiday classic to captivating life as they play fifty different characters, create all the sound effects and music in this inventive retelling of the timeless story. With the perfect blend of Christmas cheer and theatrical magic, audiences will fall in love all over again with George Bailey and the angel named Clarence who saved his life on Christmas Eve. Tickets Cost: $20 - $25. For more information, call 630-637-7469

NOVEMBER 28 THROUGH DECEMBER 24 - CHRISTKINDLMARKET OAKBROOK Friday at Oakbrook Center IL Route 83 & 22nd Street Oak Brook The Christkindlmarket Oakbrook is an outdoor holiday market featuring vendors from around the world who display hand-crafted ornaments, toys and unique holiday gifts as well as traditional German foods, sweets and beverages. Visit the new Village Green area near Crate&Barrel for a special selection of the German-American Holiday Market you have come to know and love. Open November 28-December 14 from Thursday-Sunday and December 18-24 every day. For more information, call 312-494-2175

NOVEMBER 30 - LITTLE FRIENDS PARADE OF LIGHTS Sunday at Downtown Naperville Join us for the annual popular Little Friends Holiday Parade of Lights! Don’t miss this popular annual holiday parade which includes Santa and Mrs Claus’ official arrival to downtown! Bundle up and enjoy an evening of festivities, brightly lit floats, and musical entertainment! COME EARLY! Local high school musicians as well as performers from the School of Performing Arts will warm up the crowd starting at 3:45 p.m. from the Parade Main Stage at Main & Van Buren! It shall be a magical day & night! The parade launches from Water & Webster streets, heads north on Main thru the heart of downtown to left on Van Buren in front of the Main Street Promenade ending at Naper School. PARKING DECKS (City Deck, Central Parking Deck or Van Buren deck) offer best parking choices. Street parking on parade streets will be removed starting at 3pm. SANTA! Immediately following the parade Santa and Mrs Claus will visit with kids on the main stage at Main & Van Buren from 6-8pm!! Be the first to visit with SANTA this season. He & Mrs. Claus can’t wait to see you! For more information, call 630-544-3357

DECEMBER 5 - HOLIDAY BAZAAR & LADIES NIGHT OUT Friday: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. at White Pines Golf Club & Banquets 500 W. Jefferson Street Bensenville Holiday Bazaar & Ladies Night Out offers many different opportunities for relaxation such as spa services, boutique shopping, holiday cocktails*, drawings, DJ, demos, and welcome glass of champagne*. Entrance fee includes complimentary drawing ticket! Bring a non-perishable food item and/or a toy to receive an additional drawing ticket. *Must be over 21. Tickets Cost: $10 entrance fee. For more information, call 630-766-0304

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