Becky Lueken, Fox Valley Older Adult Services activities and trip director, announces Stampers and Scrap Bookers Sale on Friday, Aug. 12 and Saturday, Aug. 13 at the Fox Valley Community Center, across the street from the Sandwich Fair Grounds, 1406 Suydam Road, Sandwich. (Photo courtesy of Fox Valley Older Adult Services)

Aug. 10

Wine & Canvas at the Farm

6 p.m.

Blackberry Farm, 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora

$19/resident; $24/non-resident

Pinot Noir meets the palette as an instructor guides you through your own custom canvas creation. Bring a bottle of your favorite wine, snacks, and a few friends and enjoy a lively, social and creative night out. Fee includes instructor and materials. To register, visit http://www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org/.

Aug. 10

Dog Days of Summer

6-7:30 p.m.

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

Free

Sit with a certified therapy dog and practice reading aloud. Bring a book along or we can provide books for you. When you sign up you’ll register for a 15-minute time slot. For independent students entering grades 1-9 only. Parents and younger siblings may wait in the Kids’ Library during the program. Registration is required and can be done in person or by calling (630) 552-2025.

Aug. 10

Oswego Movies in the Park

Oswego Village Hall, 100 Parkers Mill, Oswego

Dusk

Free

Movies in the Park take place on Wednesdays throughout June, July and August. This week’s movie is “Minions.” Don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs, blankets and movie watching snacks. Kona Ice will be available at each movie.

Aug. 11

Free Kid’s Movie

6-8 p.m.

Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Road. Yorkville

Free

Families, join us in the evening for crafts and a showing of Alice in Wonderland, an animated feature! Popcorn will be available for purchase. Registration required at the Youth Service desk or by calling (630) 553-4354 or visiting http://www.yorkville.lib.il.us/.

Aug. 12

Concert in the Park

7-8 p.m.

Hudson Crossing Park, S. Harrison St., Oswego

Free

Listen to the music of Oswego Jr. High Bands from Murphy, Thompson, and Traughber.

Aug. 12

Genealogy Help

6-8 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. For more information, call (630) 554-1010 or visit www.oswegolandparkdistrict.org.

Aug. 13

Luau Day at the Pool

11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Splash Country Water Park, 195 S Barnes Road, Aurora

Regular admission costs

Aloha! Enjoy our Hawaiian-themed day with swimming, games, tropical drinks and more.

Aug. 13

New Life for Old Bags

10:30 a.m.

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

Help making sleeping mats for the homeless.  Volunteers will meet at the library to make “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 atjackandceil@att.net or (708) 846-1704.

Aug. 13

Lego Duplo activities

10:30-11 a.m.

Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Rd., Yorkville

Free

This program is designed for children ages 2 and up, with their parents supervision. Children will make Lego/Duplo creations to display in the children’s department. Please register at the Youth Service desk or by calling (630) 553-4354 or visiting http://www.yorkville.lib.il.us/.

Aug. 14

Animal Encounters

1-2 p.m.

Red Oak Nature Center, 2343 Route 25, Batavia

Free

Learn more about the animals that call Red Oak their home. This week, learn about mice. No need to register. Parents must accompany their children. All ages and adults. For more information, visit http://www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org/.

Aug. 14

Historical Puzzle Fun

1-2 p.m. Little White School Museum, 72 Polk St., Oswego

Free.

Bring your family and stop in Sunday afternoon for some old-fashioned family fun by trying your hand at different challenging puzzles. Watch as the pieces fit together to highlight something from yesterday’s past. Pre-registration is recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Ages 3 and up, please. For more information, visit http://www.littlewhiteschoolmuseum.org/ or call (630) 554-2999.

Aug. 15

Classic Movie Mondays

7 p.m.

Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora

$1

This week, the film Pretty Woman 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.

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