The Civic Center Aquatic Park, 5 Ashlawn Ave., Montgomery, will host the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson on Friday, June 24. (Photo courtesy of Oswegoland Park District)

June 22

Dog Days of Summer

2-3:30 p.m.

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

Free

Come 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.

June 23

Concert in the Park

Free Concert in the Park

7:30 p.m.

McCullough Park, W. Illinois Ave., Aurora

Grab your lawn chairs and picnic baskets and enjoy a concert in the park, performed by The Stingrays. This event is part of an ongoing outdoor concert series. For more information visit http://www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org/.

June 24

International Cooking for Seniors

12-2 p.m.

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

$5

The international cooking series meets on the fourth Friday of each month. This week, participants will be learning about food cooked in Sweden, followed next by Spain, France and Poland. To register or for more information, contact the Oswego Senior Center at (630) 554-5602, e-mail info@oswegoseniorcenter.org or visit our website at www.oswegoseniorcenter.org

June 24

Music by the Kitchen Band

Noon

Fox Valley Older Adult Services, 1406 Suydam Road, Sandwich

Free

Come join the fun of this great community band. Bring your favorite instrument, just sing along or just stay to enjoy the music. For more information visit http://www.fvoas.org/ or call (815) 786-9404.

June 24

World’s Largest Swimming Lesson

9:45 a.m.

Civic Center Aquatic Park, 5 Ashlawn Ave., Montgomery

Free

Be part of the 2016 record attempt, along with kids and parents at aquatic facilities around the country and around the globe as we set a new Guinness World Record for the largest swimming lesson in 24 hours ever conducted, to spread the word that swimming lessons save lives. For more information visit http://www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org

June 25

Greeting Card Workshop

10 a.m.- 1 p.m.

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

Free

Make your own greeting cards using rubber stamps, colored pencils, markers and ink in this hands-on free class led by Fun Stampers Journey Coach Rhonda Blythe of Plano. Open to adults and high school students. Registration Required. Call (630) 552-2030 or stop by the library.

June 25

Community-wide Garage Sale

9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

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

Find great deals at the annual Community-wide Garage Sale. Proceeds from rental space go towards the Creative Play Preschool. Call (630) 859-8606 for more information.

June 25

Aurora Downtown Farmer’s Market

8 a.m. to Noon

Aurora Transportation Center, 233 N. Broadway, Aurora

Shop for locally grown just-picked produce, fresh from the farm preserves, artisan cheeses, old world breads and a very diverse selection of handcrafted products at Illinois’ Oldest Farmers Market. LINK is accepted and offers a Double Value Bonus to patrons

June 26

Oswego Country Market

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Downtown Oswego

Free

The Oswego Country Market kicks off the season with fruits, veggies, meats, eggs and more. Join market-goers every Sunday through Sept. 25 in Downtown Oswego for this open-air event. For more information visit www.oswegolandparkdistrict.org.

June 27

Classic Movie Mondays

7 p.m.

Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora

$1

This week, the film Hunger Games 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 28

Adult Board Game Night

6:30 p.m.

Sandwich Library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich

Free

Come to the Sandwich Public Library District for classic board games will be made available for you and your friends/family to come enjoy. This program is for ages 16+. Light refreshments will be provided. No registration is required, just come on in and join the fun. Call (815)786-8308 or visit http://www.sandwichpld.org/ for more information.

June 28

Stories in the Park

10:30-11:15 a.m.

Summerlin Park, 2121 Summerlin Drive, Aurora

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 following each program. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For ages 2 and up. For more information, visit http://www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org

— Kendall County events calendar —