Feb. 23 

Teen Advisory Board (TAB) 

6-7 p.m. 

Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego 

Free 

Grades 6-12. Interested in having a say in what happens at the library? Looking for volunteer hours? Join the Teen Advisory Board! Help plan programs, create new displays, make decorations, and more.

 

Feb. 23 

Senior Supper Club 

3:45 p.m. 

Senior Services Associates, 908 Game Farm Road, Yorkville 

$3 bus fee 

The supper club will be heading over to Lakeview Grille in Yorkville. The cost of the bus is $3.00. Please join us for this exciting new club. If you are interested in attending the event, please contact Senior Services Associates, at (630) 553-5777.

 

Feb. 23 

Teen Game Night 

5 p.m. 

Sandwich Library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich 

Free 

Teens can spend the evening playing video games, card games and board games with others at the library. Participants should be between 13 and 18 years old. Register at www.sandwichpld.org.

 

Feb. 23 

Plano Writer’s Group 

6:30-8 p.m. 

Sandwich Library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich 

Free 

Come join other writers to discuss your work. The group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month in the Library Board Room. No registration required. Open to adults and high school students. Location: Library Board Room.

 

Feb. 24 

Finally, Fridays 

4-7 p.m. 

Fox Valley Community Center, 1406 Suydam Road, Sandwich 

Free 

Kick back and enjoy drinks and games including shuffleboard, bags, and bumper pool during this event for adults of all ages. Listen to music and have some laughs around the bar. Introducing Jim Sheridan, who will be teaching jitter bug,

swing and cha cha from 5-6 p.m.

 

Feb. 24 

International Cooking Class: Thailand 

12-2 p.m. 

Oswego Senior Center, 156 E. Washington St., Oswego 

$5 

The focus is on Thailand this month for the international cooking class. Class will be making Pad Thai, Cucumber Salad and Spring Rolls in this hands-on class. Space is limited to 10 people per program; RSVP is required to (630) 554-5602. Must have a minimum of 4 people.

 

Feb. 24 

Limelight Presents: Spoon River 

7-9 p.m. 

Little White School Museum, 72 Polk St., Oswego 

$8 Adults/ $6 Students, Seniors 

Edgar Lee Masters’ collection of epitaph poems forms the basis of this ghostly group of monologues and short scenes, as the residents of Spoon River speak from beyond the grave about life, death, love, hate, and their shared humanity.

 

Feb. 25 

Be Prepared for an Emergency 

10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

Plano Public Library, 15 W. North St., Plano 

Free 

Find out how to be ready in this free program provided by the American Red Cross. Registration required. Call (630) 552-2030, stop by the library, or email jvalentine@planolibrary.info to sign up.

 

Feb. 25 

The Wordsmiths Guild 

10 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

Little White School Museum, 72 Polk St., Oswego 

Free 

Find inspiration in this unique atmosphere brainstorm with other writers, and practice your craft. Bring your notebooks, laptops, and current writing projects or use one of the many prompts provided to “get the juices going.” Participants may wish to pack a lunch and their current crafting works in progress and register for The Crafty Collective program beginning at 1 p.m. Ages 16 and up.

 

Feb. 25 

The Crafty Collective 

1-3 p.m. 

Little White School Museum, 72 Polk St., Oswego 

Free 

Do you embroider, paper craft, fiber craft, or have another art to bring from home? Come to the Little White School Museum to meet with your fellow crafters to make new friends, get inspired and share the love of your art! Bring your current work in progress (WIP) and your own supplies to work on.

 

Feb. 25 

Card Trading Club 

10-11 a.m. 

Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego 

Free 

Grades 6-12. Do you have cards from your favorite games, such as Pokemon or Yu-Gi-Oh, and you want to find others to trade with? Meet up at the library & see if you can make some trades.

 

Feb. 25 

Read with Paws 

10:30-11:30 a.m. 

Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Road, Yorkville 

Free 

Kids come to the library, pick a book and read to a furry friend. All therapy dogs and handlers have been certified by an accredited organization. Appointments start at 10:30. Registration required. Call (630) 553-4354 for more information or visit http://www.yorkville.lib.il.us/.

 

Feb. 26 

Fairy Tale Story Time 

1-1:45 p.m. 

Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego 

Free 

Ages 4-7 with an adult. Stories, crafts, and a bit of fairy dust! Come dressed as a fairy or favorite fairy tale character.

 

Feb. 27 

Home School Club 

3-4 p.m. 

Oswego Public Library, Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Drive, Montgomery 

Free 

Grades 1-5.  Welcome to our new home school club. Join us for stories and crafts. Parents are welcome to join us during the second half of the program to meet and greet other home school families.

 

Feb. 27 

Classic Movie Mondays 

7 p.m. 

Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora 

$1 

This week, the film Scarface will be shown on the big screen at the historic Paramount Theatre for just $1. Concessions are available. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. For more information, visit www.paramountaurora.com.

 

Feb. 28 

Keep Calm and Color 

6:30-8:30 p.m. 

Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego 

Free 

Take your mind off of the daily stresses of life and join us for a relaxing evening of good company, soothing music and a nice cup of coffee. Coloring materials and pages will be provided. People of all artistic skill levels are welcome.

Registration preferred, but drop-ins are welcome. Register at http://www.oswego.lib.il.us/.

 

Feb. 28 

Senior Mardi Gras Celebration 

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

681 W North Ave, Elmhurst 

$68/person 

Join the Oswego Senior Center for luncheon and Mardi Gras celebration at the Diplomat West. The bus will depart at 10 a.m. from the senior center, 156 E. Washington St., returning approximately 5 p.m. Seating limited to 12 people. For reservations contact us at (630) 554-5602 or come in to pick up a flyer

 

Feb. 28 

LEGO Duplo 

10:30-11 a.m. 

Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Road, Yorkville 

Free 

Children ages 2 and up with a parent will make creations of their choice with Lego Duplos! Their works of art will then be put on display in the library. Registration is required.