Dec. 7

Wine & Canvas at the Farm

6:30 p.m.

Blackberry Farm, 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora

$19 (R) / $24 (N)

Pinot Noir meets the palette as an instructor guides you through your own custom canvas creation. Bring a bottle of your favorite wine, snacks, a few friends and enjoy a lively, social and creative night out. Fee includes instructor and materials. Ages 21 and up.  To register visit foxvalleyparkdistrict.org.

 

Dec. 8

Paws & Read

6:30-7:30 p.m.

Oswego Public Library, Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Drive, Montgomery

Free

Ages 6-9 years with an adult – Work on your reading skills by practicing reading with our dog friends. All teams are registered members of the Fox Valley Therapy Dog Club.

 

Dec. 8

Teen Craft Night

7-8 p.m.

Sandwich Library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich

Free

Spend the evening with other teens between 13 and 18-year-old and make fun holiday ornaments to decorate with.  Call (815)786-8308 or visit http://www.sandwichpld.org/ for more information and to register.

 

Dec. 8

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.

 

Dec. 9

Genealogy Consultations

6:30-8:30 p.m.

Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego

Free

Members of the Fox Valley Genealogical Society will assist patrons in researching their family history with the library’s local history and genealogy collections at the Oswego Campus. No registration is required.

 

Dec. 9

Senior Art Coloring Therapy

9-10 a.m.

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

Free

Join us for this new art program that combines art with relaxation and is also a great way to socialize and meet some new friends. No art experience is necessary, and all materials are provided. Ages 55 and up. To register, visit foxvalleyparkdistrict.org.

 

Dec. 10

Lunch with Santa

12-1:30 p.m.

Blackberry Farm, 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora

(R) $14/ (NR) $19

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and enjoy lunch and crafts as Santa entertains the children with a story. Santa will be available for pictures during the event. The festivities will conclude with a train ride around Lake Gregory. All attending the event must register at foxvalleyparkdistrict.org.

 

Dec. 10

Little Elves Gift Making

12:30-3:30 p.m.

Eola Community Center, 555 S. Eola Road, Aurora

(R) $25 / (NR) $37

Drop off your children and head out for holiday shopping. Your little elves will stay busy making their own gifts to take home and give to friends and family. Ages 3 to 6. All attending the event must register at foxvalleyparkdistrict.org.

 

Dec. 10

Victorian-Style Christmas Decorations

12:30-3:30 p.m.

Little White School Museum, 72 Polk St., Oswego

Free

Stop by the museum and make holiday decorations that you can take home and share. These Victorian themed crafts will add a special touch to any celebration. Children must attend with an adult. Pre-registration is recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Hosted by the Oswegoland Heritage Association. Ages 3 and up.

 

Dec. 10

Turn a Sweater into Mittens!

1-3 p.m.

Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego

Join us in turning old, unattractive sweaters into a cute set of mittens. These would be great for you to wear this winter or to give as a gift. Bring a sweater that is at least 60 percent wool or higher to turn into mittens. Grades 6-12. Register at http://www.oswego.lib.il.us/.

 

Dec. 10

New Life For Old Bags

10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Plano Public 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.

 

Dec. 10

Christmas Festival

12 p.m.

Sandwich Library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich

Free

Fun for the whole family. Enjoy special Christmas treats, a holiday concert with the Indian Valley Community Band, and meet the jolly man in the big red suit. Registration required. Visit http://www.sandwich.lib.il.us/ to register.

 

Dec. 11

Discover the World

2-2:45 p.m.

Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego

Free

Ages 4-7 year olds – Explore different parts of the world in this fun class. We’ll learn about a new part of the world and do a related craft.

 

Dec. 11

Steppin’ Out Dance Studio presents: “The Nutcracker”

2-5 p.m.

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

$10/advance; $12/day of show

Join us for the beautiful storytelling ballet that has been a holiday classic for generations.  The performance will also be shown on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

 

Dec. 12

Classic Movie Mondays

7 p.m.

Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora

$1

This week, the film “It’s a Wonderful Life” 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. 13

Shake, Move, & Sing Together

6:30-7 p.m.

Oswego Public Library, Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Drive., Montgomery

Free

Ages babies through 5 year olds with an adult – Help your little ones learn to love music! We’ll have tons of fun! Please register all children attending at http://www.oswego.lib.il.us/.

 

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