More than 50 shops will offer sales as they make room for their spring inventory Jan. 13-16, during the Great Indoor Winter Sidewalk Sales in downtown Naperville.

Jan. 11 

Bloomingdale Tessellation Art Workshop 

7 p.m. 

Bloomingdale Park District Museum, 108 S. Bloomingdale Road, Bloomingdale 

$10

Artist Toni Fogarty will lead the tessellation workshop/demonstration. A tessellation is created on a surface when a shape is repeated over and over again without any gaps or overlaps. Tessellations were popularized by M.C. Escher in the 1950s. Call (630) 339-3570 for more information.

Jan. 13-16 

Naperville Great Indoor Winter Sidewalk Sales 

Regular store hours 

Downtown Naperville 

Free 

More than 50 shops will offer sales as they make room for their spring inventory. Shoppers are encouraged to redeem their Downtown Naperville gift cards.

Jan. 14 

Adding On: Up, Over or Out – Free Home Remodeling Seminar 

10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 

Normandy Showroom, 440 E. Ogden Ave., Hinsdale 

Free 

Expanding your home gives you the best of both worlds: adding on gives you that needed extra space while allowing you to stay in the neighborhood you love. In this session, the three typical types of additions will be discussed: going up with an extra level, extending over the garage or expanding out into the yard. Call (630) 455-5600 for more information.

Jan. 14 

Ask the Expert: Job Search 

12-4 p.m. 

Wheaton Public Library, 225 N. Cross St., Wheaton 

Free 

With 20 years of experience in human resources, Bob Schlacks will review resumes, conduct mock interviews or discuss any employment-related question or concern. Call (630) 868-7520 to reserve a 20-minute timeslot. No walk-ins, please.

Jan. 15 

Marion Mahony Griffin: Rendering the Grand Variety of Nature’s Grace 

2 p.m. 

Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst 

$5, History Museum members; $10, non-members 

One in a new series of Sunday afternoon programs for adults will feature Marion Mahony Griffin, who is known for her magnificent drafting style. She was Frank Lloyd Wright’s chief draftsperson for 14 years before embarking on a career with her husband, Walter Burley Griffin, that catapulted them from Chicago to Australia in 1914. Author, artist and curator Debora Wood will examine the trajectory of Marion’s graphic art — from children’s book illustrations and architectural renderings to a series of Australian Forest portraits. Call (630) 833-1457 for more information.

Jan. 17 

Aromatherapy and Alzheimer’s Lunch and Learn 

noon-1 p.m. 

DeMoulin Family Chiropractic, 11 Danada Sqaure East, Wheaton 

Free 

Learn how essential oils and aromatherapy are effective ways to treat symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, including anxiety, sleep problems and even memory and cognitive function. The program will be presented by Julie F. Waltz. Dr. David DeMoulin will share insights into healthy aging and stress management.

Jan. 18 

We’re Getting Creative! Wheaton Networking Event 

5-7 p.m. 

The Sipping Muse, 122 N. Hale St., Wheaton 

Free 

Join the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce at a networking event using wine, artistry and fun. Travanse Living at Wheaton is hosting the event at The Sipping Muse, a new creative arts studio. Participants will sip wine, paint keepsake glasses, talk and laugh. Seating is limited. Reserve with Kathy Fezzuoglio at (630) 752-0644 or kfezzuoglio@travanseliving.com.

Jan. 19 

Landscaping for a Healthier Life 

8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 

Northern Illinois University Naperville Campus, 1120 E. Diehl Road, Naperville 

Free 

The 2017 DuPage Environmental Summit will focus on what can be done on home and business landscapes to save water and energy and create healthy and healing. Summit participants will learn about the regional Chicagoland forest canopy and the challenges of managing urban forests and the environmental benefits tress provide. Participants will also learn how trees and natural setting provide healing environments in healthcare and senior living settings. Not-for-profit organizations and businesses working in areas related to this topic will be in the exhibit area starting at 7:30 a.m., when doors open and registration begins.