Kendall County Events

Chronicle Media Staff

 

Learn of volunteer opportunities at the March 11 #OswegoConnects Volunteer Rally
at Oswego East High School. (Photo courtesy of Oswegoland Park District)

March 8 

3D Print Club for Junior High 

6-8 p.m. 

Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego 

Free 

Grades 6-8. Learn how to design items for the 3D printer using Blender. Each month you’ll work on your design skills and see our 3D printer in action. Your printed items can be picked up at the following class. Space is limited. Register at Register at http://www.oswego.lib.il.us/.

 

March 8 

Discovering Mindfulness 

9:15-10 a.m. 

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

Free 

Discover the benefits of Mindfulness in this weekly class. Focus, cognitive flexibility and stress reductions have all been attributed to mindfulness practice. Learn mindfulness techniques that you can practice at home from activities, meditations, art, visualization and mindfulness skills. Call (630) 554-5602 to sign up.

 

March 9 

Paws & Read 

6:30-7:30 p.m. 

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

Free 

Ages 6-9 years old with an adult. Work on your reading skills by practicing reading with our dog friends. All teams are registered members of the Fox Valley Therapy Dog Club. Register at http://www.oswego.lib.il.us/.

 

March 9 

Senior Movie Club 

10 a.m. 

Senior Services Associates, 908 Game Farm Road, Yorkville 

$5 

Senior Services Associates will be having a movie club.  We will be leaving at 10:13 a.m. to the Two Brother’s Roundhouse in Aurora and then head to the movies. The cost of the bus is $5.00. If you are interested in attending the event, please contact Senior Services Associates, at (630) 553-5777.

 

March 9 

Teen Craft Night 

7-8:15 p.m. 

Sandwich Library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich 

Free

This craft night is specifically for teens between the ages of 13 and 18. Supplies are limited and will only be provided to those registered. This month we will be making Tie Dye Sharpie Shirts.  Call or stop in to register at www. sandwich.lib.il.us.

 

March 9 

Plano Writers Group 

6:30-8 p.m. 

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

Free 

Come join other writers to discuss your work. 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.

 

March 9 

Evening Adult Book Discussion Group 

7-8:30 p.m. 

Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Road Yorkville 

Free 

This group meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Library Meeting Room. This week we will discuss News of the World by Paulette Jules.

 

March 10 

Genealogy Consultations 

6:30-8:30 p.m. 

Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego 

Free 

Members of the Fox Valley Genealogical Society will assist patrons in researching their family history with the library’s local history and genealogy collections at the Oswego Campus. No registration is required.

 

March 11 

Retro Video Games 

1-3 p.m. 

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

Free 

Relive those epic Mario Kart 64 races or experience what it was like gaming with two buttons and a directional pad. Game systems include Super Nintendo, Nintendo 64 and more. Children under age 14 must be accompanied by a parent. Registration is required. Register at http://www.oswego.lib.il.us/.

 

March 11 

#OswegoConnects Volunteer Rally 

9 a.m.-2 p.m. 

Oswego East High School, 1500 Harvey Road, Oswego 

Free 

50+ Oswegoland organizations will be at #OswegoConnects Volunteer Rally talking about the many opportunities for people of all ages to volunteer! Meet community organizations and service groups providing details to cultivate your passion or learn about something new.

 

March 11 

Parents’ Date Night 

6-10 p.m. 

Boulder Point, 0 Boulder Hill Pass, Montgomery 

$22(R) / $31(NR) 

Kids ages 3-12 can enjoy a parent free night while parents enjoy a night out. Activities, time in the gym, a movie, pizza, and snacks will all be part of the fun. Children must be able to use the toilet independently. Pre-registration is required. Visit http://www.oswegolandparkdistrict.org to register

 

March 11 

Sensory Storytime 

10:30-11 a.m. 

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

Free 

Open to all, but designed for children ages 3-6 with autism or sensory processing disorders. Features books, music, and movement activities. All abilities welcome with an adult caregiver. Call (630) 552-2025 to register.

 

March 11 

New Life for Old Bags 

10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

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

Free 

Help making sleeping mats for the homeless by making “plarn” (discarded plastic shopping bags cut into strips for crocheting). Volunteers are also needed to crochet mats at home.  Donated plastic bags for the project can be dropped off at the library.  For more information, contact Ceil Carey at jackandceil@att.net or (708) 846-1704.

 

March 11 

Pre-Pie Day 

12-2 p.m. 

Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Road, Yorkville 

Free 

Fundraiser for a 3D Printer for the library. Any baker (preferably non-professional) can compete. Bake two of the same pies. Bring them into the library at the Youth Reference Desk by 10:30 a.m. Slices will be sold for $2.00 or $20.00 for the whole pie. The top 3 bakers will win a prize.  Any questions call (630) 553-4354, Ext. 108

 

March 11 

Fox Valley Park District Job Fair 

9 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora 

Free 

Seeking to fill over 150 part-time and seasonal positions, the Fox Valley Park District will host a community job fair. As one of the area’s largest employers, the park district offers opportunities for teens, students, adults and retirees, with flexible work schedules and a wide range of jobs.

 

March 12 

Animal Encounters: Rats & Mice 

1-2 p.m. 

Red Oak Nature Center, 2343 Rt. 25, Batavia 

$2 (R)/ $4 (N) 

Meet some of the fuzzy and slimy creatures that live here at Red Oak! Space is limited and the fee goes to help care for the animals. All must be registered and children must be accompanied by an adult. All ages. Register online at www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org

 

March 13 

Coffee with Kifowit 

8:30-9:30 a.m.  

Maxfield’s, 2290 Ogden Ave., Aurora 

Free 

State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, will meet with constituents and discuss their thoughts over a cup of coffee. Event is free to the public, and those who attend will be treated to a refreshment of their choice.

 

March 14 

Teen Game Night 

6:30-7:15 p.m. 

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

Free 

Grades 6-12. Teens of all abilities come to play games & have a great time. Bring a sibling or a friend for a fun night out. Register at http://www.oswego.lib.il.us/