Kendall County events calendar
June 7, 2016
June 8
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 Inside Out. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs, blankets and movie watching snacks. Kona Ice will be available at each movie.
June 9
Yorkville Movie Night
6:30 p.m.
Rotary Park, 2775 Grande Trail, Yorkville
Free
Enjoy games, bounce houses, activities, food and more from 6:30 p.m.to 8 p.m. Then, bring your chairs and blankets to watch a free movie in the Park on a 30-foot inflatable movie screen. Movie will start at dusk.
June 9
Oswego Community Conversation
7 p.m.
Fox Chase Elementary School, 260 N. Fox Chase Dr., Oswego
The first of four planned events throughout Oswego will focus on keeping residents informed about the village. During the Community Conversations, the village will present information including details on village finances, the new Police Headquarters, the Metra extension, and more. For more information, call (630) 554-4636 or visitwww.oswegoil.org.
June 9
Music and Sundaes in the Park
6:30 p.m.
Free
Montgomery Park, River and Mill streets, Montgomery
Bring your chairs and blankets and spend the evening listening to the tunes of the Hillbilly Rockstarz during this reoccurring concert series. Free sundaes will be served at 6:30 p.m. Music starts at 7:30 p.m.
June 10
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.
June 11
“Talkin’ Okaloosa County Blues”
7-9 p.m.
Murphy Jr. High School, 26923 Grande Park Blvd., Plainfield
$8/adults, $6/seniors and students
In this Coen Brothers-inspired black comedy crime story, two female sheriff’s deputies cross a potentially dangerous line and a gallery of characters try to get to the bottom of a series of unfortunate events.
June 11
New Life for Old Bags
10:30 a.m.
Plano Library, 15 W. North St., Plano
Free
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 at jackandceil@att.net or (708) 846-1704
June 12
Oswego County Market
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Downtown Oswego
Free
Shop local with plenty of choices to buy fresh produce, meats, eggs, artisan cheeses, specialty foods like pasta, olives, popcorn, honey, and spices, and handmade items in an outdoor, open air market
June 13
Classic Movie Mondays
7 p.m.
Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora
$1
This week, the film “Dirty Dancing” 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.
June 13
Morning Walking Club
10:15 a.m.
Fox Valley Older Adult Services, 1406 Suydam Road, Sandwich
$2/members, $3/non-members
Gather at the FVOAS Center then head over to the fairgrounds for a walk with others looking to stay active. Set your personal goals and your own speed every Monday. Call Becky to sign up (815) 786- 9404
June 14
Afternoon Read
1-1:30 p.m.
Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Road, Yorkville
Free
This program, for children ages 4 and 5, consists of reading stories along with a related craft and snack. Children must be able to work independently. Call (630) 553-4354 for more information or visit http://www.yorkville.lib.il.us/.
June 14
Stories in the Park
10:30-11:15 a.m.
Briarcliff Woods Park
160 Briarcliff Rd., Montgomery
Listen to stories, participate in finger plays, and sing songs all while enjoying the outdoors in a park setting. Participants are encouraged to bring a blanket to sit on and a picnic lunch to enjoy in the park. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Ages 2 and up.
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