Kendall County Events

Chronicle Media Staff

The Wordsmiths Guild will meet at the Little White School Museum, 72 Polk St., Oswego on Saturday, Jan. 28. (Chronicle Media photo)

Jan. 25 

Teen Trivia 

6:30-7:30 p.m. 

Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego 

Free 

Grades 6-12. Do you know your trivia? Join us in this fun trivia contest! Our questions will focus on book, TV, and pop culture trivia. Prizes for all who attend.

 

Jan. 26 

Teen Advisory Board (TAB) 

6-7 p.m. 

Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego 

Free 

Grades 6-12. Interested in having a say in what happens at the library? Looking for volunteer hours? Join the Teen Advisory Board. Help plan programs, create new displays, make decorations, and more. Treats available.

 

Jan. 26 

Throwback Thursdays 

1 p.m. 

Sandwich Library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich 

Free 

Enjoy a classic film at the library. All ages are welcome and no registration is required. Popcorn provided.

 

Jan. 26 

Plano Writer’s Group 

6:30-8 p.m. 

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

Free

Come join other writers to discuss your work. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month in the Library Board Room. No registration required. Open to adults and high school students.

 

Jan 26 

Legos at the Library 

6-7 p.m.  

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

Free 

Walk into a room full of Legos and Duplos and let your imagination guide you. Creations will be displayed in the Kids’ Library after the program. Open to all ages, children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.

 

Jan. 26 

Mooseheart Church of God Tour 

10:30 a.m. 

Leaving from Senior Services Associates, 908 Game Farm Road, Yorkville 

$8 

Have you ever wanted to see what is behind the gates at Mooseheart? We have an opportunity to tour the church on campus. The bus will depart at 10:32 a.m. to head to Gammon Coach House for lunch and then head to Mooseheart for our 1 p.m. tour.  Contact Gina R. Dunlap, activity director at Senior Services Associates, at (630) 553-5777

 

Jan. 27 

Father Four Square Tournament 

6:30-9:30 p.m. 

Southbury Elementary School, 820 Preston Lane, Oswego 

$45(R)/$60(N) per team, $23(R)/(N) per additional child 

Dads can partner up with their kids in this tourney for the top team in town. Fun is the order of the evening, with snacks to keep double elimination at bay. All ages.

 

Jan. 27 

Short Play Festival 

7-9 p.m. 

Oswego Village Hall, 100 Parkers Mill, Oswego 

$5 

This staged reading features Limelight staff members and veteran actors performing the six winning short plays from each category in each age group.

 

Jan. 27 

International Cooking Class 

12-2 p.m. 

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

$5 

Heading to Greece this month for the international cooking class. We will be making Spanakopita and Moussaka in this hands-on class. Space is limited to 10 people per program; RSVP is required. Call (630) 554-5602. Must have a minimum of 4 people.

 

Jan. 28 

The Wordsmiths Guild 

10 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

Little White School Museum, 72 Polk St., Oswego 

Free 

Find inspiration in this unique atmosphere brainstorm with other writers, and practice your craft. Bring your notebooks, laptops, and current writing projects or use one of the many prompts provided. Participants may wish to pack a lunch. Ages 16 and up.

 

Jan. 28 

The Crafty Collective 

1-3 p.m. 

Little White School Museum, 72 Polk St., Oswego 

Free 

Come to the Little White School Museum to meet with your fellow crafters to make new friends, get inspired and share the love of your art! Bring your current work in progress (WIP) and your own supplies to work on.

 

Jan. 28 

Parents’ Date Night 

6-10 p.m. 

Boulder Point, 0 Boulder Hill Pass, Montgomery 

$22(R) / $31(NR) 

Kids ages 3-12 can enjoy a parent free night while parents enjoy a night out, too. Have fun while the kids have fun in a safe, interactive environment. Children must be able to use the toilet independently. Pre-registration is required. Visit www.oswegolandparkdistrict.org to register.

 

Jan. 29 

Books and More 

2:30-3 p.m. 

Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego 

Free 

Ages 3-7 year olds with an adult. Join at the library us for interesting stories and fun activities each week.

 

Jan. 31 

Creative Yarns 

6 p.m. 

Sandwich Library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich 

Free 

Bring your hooks and needles and join us for a fun evening of knit and crochet. Learn the techniques you need to create your special projects. All skill levels welcome. Must bring your own materials. Registration is not required.

 

Jan. 31 

Computer Classes For Seniors 

1-2:30 p.m. 

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

Free 

The Oswego Senior Center provides free technology classes and one-on-one assistance for seniors.  This week’s topic is “Preventing Spyware on Your Computer”. Registration is required. Contact Sharon at (630) 554-5602 to sign up for a class or individual assistance