Get help with nutrition at the Managing Diabetes Through the Holidays program on Dec. 21 at the Oswego Senior Center, 156 E. Washington St. (Photo courtesy of University of Illinois Extension)

Dec 21 

Button Ornament Drop-In 

Anytime during library hours 

Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego 

Free 

Grades 6-12. Stop by the Young Adult department to make this crafty ornament. This will look great on your tree or hanging in your room.

Dec. 21 

‘Little Mermaid’ at Paramount 

12:30-4:30 p.m. 

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

Tickets $40(R) / $49(N) 

Come enjoy this amazing production at the Paramount as part of the Broadway Series.  Cost includes a ticket on the main floor and small bus transportation from Prisco to the Paramount. Ages 21 and up. Register at foxvalleyparkdistrict.org.

Dec. 21 

Managing Diabetes Through the Holidays 

9-10:30 a.m. 

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

Free 

Holidays present many challenges on how to enjoy time with family and friends and that is often centered around food. Learn to temper temptation and how to enjoy treats and feel good. RSVP is required. Breakfast is provided. Contact (630) 554-5602 for more information or to register.

Dec. 21 

Wednesday Night Book Group 

7-8 p.m. 

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

Free 

Get together with other readers for an interesting discussion. “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens will be discussed. The book for January is not available yet at the Check-Out Desk. No registration required. Newcomers are welcome any time.

Dec. 22 

Throwback Thursday 

1-3 p.m. 

Sandwich Library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich 

Free 

Enjoy a classic film at the library. Free popcorn included.  All ages are welcome and no registration is required.

Dec. 23 

Holiday Make & Take 

Anytime during library hours 

Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego 

Free 

All ages event. Stop in anytime during library hours to make a fun holiday craft. Craft will take approximately 15 minutes to finish. Each week will be different. Activity offered at both Montgomery Campus and Oswego Campus.

Dec. 23 

Senior Christmas Party 

11 a.m. 

Senior Services Associates, 908 Game Farm Road, Yorkville 

$7/Members, $8/Non-members 

Come celebrate the Christmas season with Senior Services Associates. Lunch will be served at 11 a.m. At 11:30 a.m., Kim Frankovelgia will be here to sing. Bingo and Pinochle be played at 12:30 p.m. If you are interested in attending, contact Gina R. Dunlap, activity director at Senior Services Associates, at (630) 553-5777.

Dec. 23 

Ugly Sweater Skate Party 

7:30-11 p.m. 

Aurora Skate Center, 34W113 Montgomery Road, Montgomery 

Skate the evening away at this all-ages party. Wear your ugly sweater to win the contest. Groove to the tunes of the DJ while you enjoy jam battles, games, contests, slides and a photo booth. For more information, visit www.skateaurora.com.

Dec. 26 

Classic Movie Mondays 

7 p.m. 

Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora 

$1 

This week, the film “E.T.” 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.

Dec. 27 

Ice, Ice Baby 

1-2:30 p.m. 

Red Oak Nature Center, 2343 Rt. 25, Batavia 

$5 (R) / $7 (N) 

Ages 7-9. Ever wonder how water freezes into ice? And what are those bubbles that you see inside of icicles? Why is some ice crystal clear and some cloudy? Find out the answers to all of this and more in this one-hour ice exploration program. Make sure to bring your gloves, this program can get a bit chilly. Register at www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org.

Dec. 27 

Arm Chair Travels 

1 p.m. 

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

Free 

Join us as we explore Chicago and the suburbs through WTTW’s Geoffrey Baer’s “Chicago: The Complete Tour Collection” (DVD’s) without commercial interruption. This month learn about Chicago’s boulevard system – the first in the country in the 1860’s. Popcorn provided. R.S.V.P. by calling (630) 554-5602.

Dec. 27 

Music and Movement 

6-6:45 p.m. 

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

Free 

Kids will get to use simple musical instruments, play with a parachute, and more. For children 0-5 only, with a grown-up. Older siblings may wait in the Kids’ Library during the program. Registration is required and can be done in person or by called (630) 552-2025.