DuPage County Events
Chronicle Media Staff — March 21, 2017March 23
Barriers and Bias: Women in Leadership
7 p.m.
Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St., Downers Grove
Free
Andi Danis, who received the American Association of University Women’s (AAUW) Agent of Change award in 2016, will share the latest AAUW research on the topic of “Barriers and Bias: Women in Leadership.” What has held women back in elected, corporate and nonprofit positions? How has this affected society? What are the reasons and what can be done?
March 24
Native Illinois Butterflies
1 p.m.
Lombard Commons Building, 498 E. St. Charles Road, Lombard
Free
Lombard Garden Club members and guests will hear a program about the diminishing number of butterflies in the environment. Lori Stratlow Harris, from the Salt Creek Butterfly Farm, will share information about the 20 species of butterflies that can be found in local yards. She explains how they can be invited to live in yards by creating a butterfly habitat. Call (630) 916-1369 to make a reservation.
March 24
Naperville VFW All You Can Eat Fish Fry
4:30-8 p.m.
Judd Kendall VFW, 908 W. Jackson St., Naperville
$12, adults; $10, seniors; $7, children $7; free, children under 3
The menu varies but there will be two kinds of fish, chicken, salad, vegetables, rolls, dessert and coffee. Entire menu is available at napervfw3873.org. A full bar will be available. Call (630) 420-9820 for more information.
March 24
Dinner at the Museum
7-9 p.m.
Elmhurst Art Museum, Elmhurst
$45 for museum members; $55 for non-members
The fundraiser will feature food from Chow and craft beer from Two Brothers Artisan Brewery. To purchase tickets, call (630) 834-0202 or go to elmhurstartmuseum.org.
March 25
Benefit for K9 Comfort Dogs
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Christ Lutheran Church of Clarendon Hills, 60 55th St., Clarendon Hills
Free
Vendors will sell books, jewelry, lotions, accessories and toys. Crafters will sell handmade jewelry, scarves, doll clothes and pottery. Proceeds from the booth rentals will go to support The K9 Comfort Dog Program for Lutheran Charity. For more information, go to YourChrist.org or call (630) 325-2220.
March 25
Take Time for Tots Day
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Sunset Knoll Recreation Center, 820 S. Finley Road, Lombard
Free
Tots and children up to age 8 and their parents are invited to enjoy a morning of free arts and crafts, safety information, storytelling, pony rides, bounce house, balloon animals and more.
Call (630) 620-7322 for more information.
March 25-March26
Bug Bonanza
9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 25
12-5 p.m. March 26
DuPage Children’s Museum, 301 N. Washington St., Naperville
Free
Enjoy everything buggy from the grasshopper long jump to spider web weaving, coffee filter butterflies and more. Call (630) 637-8000 for more information.
March 25-March 26
All Around the House Quilt Show
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Fischer Farm, 16W680 Grand Ave., Bensenville
$4 adults, $1 children
Quilts of all sizes, colors and ages will be on display, many of which are antique. The barn will be full of items for sale including books, patterns, blocks and quilts. Sherry Branson, A.Q.S. certified appraiser, will be at Fischer Farm both days to appraise quilts. Make an appointment with her by calling (815) 713-1963. To display quilts, contact Jonathan Sebastian at (630) 834-3152 or jsebastian@bensenvilleparkdistrict.org.
March 25-March 26
Chicago Home Show
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sheraton Lisle, 3000 Warrenville Road, Lisle
Free
This event offers many ideas and contractors to answer questions on upcoming home improvement projects.
March 26
Bunny Necklace Making
2 p.m. and 3 p.m. sessions
Anderson’s Toyshop, 111 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville
$5.99 per person
Children will learn how to make their own little bunny in a pouch and then join in a festive egg hunt. Call (630) 355-2665 to register. Spaces are limited.