Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, hosts the Ice Cream Book Club for kids aged 9-16 on Sept. 10. (Photo courtesy of Yorkville Public Library)

Sept. 7

Wine & Canvas at the Farm

6 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, and 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.

Sept. 7

Indoor Playhouse

2-4 p.m.

Vaughan Athletic Center, 2121 W. Indian Trail, Aurora

$3/hr (R), $4/hr (N)

This “Indoor Playhouse” is open to children ages 3 through 11 with their parent’s supervision. It is open to the public for drop-in visits on Mondays through Fridays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.; on Saturdays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Sept. 8

Family Skate Night

5:30-9:30 p.m.

Aurora Skate Center, 34W113 Montgomery Road, Montgomery

Enjoy an evening of skating, soda and pizza with the family at the Aurora Skate Center. A family four pack is just $35 and includes four admissions, four skate rentals, a pitcher of soda and a pizza. Price for a family of six is $55. All ages are welcome.

For more information visit www.skateaurora.com or call (630) 898-5830.

Sept. 8

Grandparents Day Storytime

6:30-7 p.m.

Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego

Free

Grandparents and kids enjoy stories & activities with each other during this fun, interactive story time event. Fun takes place in the Oswego Youth Program Room.

Sept. 8

Senior Technology Class

Call for time.

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

Free

The Oswego Senior Center provides free computer and mobile device technologies classes and one-to-one assistance for seniors. This session is” Everything you need to know about Facebook.” Registration is required. Contact Sharon at 630-554-5602 or email info@oswegoseniorcenter.org to sign up for a class or individual assistance.

Sept. 9

Stories at the Fire Museum

2:30-3 p.m.

Aurora Regional Fire Museum, 53 N. Broadway Ave., Aurora

Free

Come for storytime at the Fire Museum. There will be stories, songs, and even dancing. Come for the storytime, and then stay for some fun at the museum after. No registration. For more information, visit http://www.aurorapubliclibrary.org

Sept. 10

Leslie Goddard Presents: Clara Barton, Civil War Nurse

1-2 p.m.

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

Free

Join other history buffs for this informative presentation. Clara Barton earned fame as the first woman to serve as a nurse on the front lines of a battlefield. This living-history program introduces the story of Barton’s wartime work. Registration ends. Sept. 10. Call (630) 978-1660 for more information.

Sept. 10

Animal Olympics

1-2:30 p.m.

Red Oak Nature Center, 2343 S River St., Batavia

Fee $7(R) / $10(N)

Just because the summer Olympics are over, doesn’t mean the fun has to end Test your skills at running, jumping, and more as you compete against some of Mother Nature’s greatest competitors. To register visit foxvalleyparkdistrict.org.

Sept. 10

Yorkville Ice Cream Book Club

11:45-12:45 p.m.

Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Road, Yorkville

$1.00

This book club is for children ages 9-16 years old. They are expected to read a chapter book of their choice and share it with the group. The children will be served ice cream during the program. Please register for this program at the Youth Service desk. There is a nominal fee of $1.00 for YPL cardholders

Sept. 11

Oswego Country Market

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Downtown Oswego

Free

The Oswego Country Market is in full swing, featuring fruits, veggies, meats, eggs and more. Join market-goers every Sunday through Sept. 25 in Downtown Oswego.

Sept.12

Intergenerational Program

2:15-3 p.m.

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

Free

The Intergenerational Program partners Oswego Senior Center volunteers with Prairie Point Elementary School for seniors to volunteer as classroom readers, classroom listeners, or providing living history or STEAMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math & Music) enrichment.

Sept. 12

Me and My Grown-Up Story Time

6-6:40 p.m.

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

Free

For 3 and 4 year-olds with an adult. This transitional storytime is perfect for the little one who’s not ready for independent storytime. Grown-ups will stay in the room and actively participate in the program with their child. Features simple stories, rhymes, movement activities, songs, and art experiences. Call (630) 552-2025 to register.

Sept. 12

Bedtime Storytime

7-7:30 p.m.

Aurora Public Library, West Branch

233 W. Constitution Drive, Aurora

Free

Come for these special nighttime family storytimes. Families are encouraged to participate together! You can even wear your jammies. For more information, visit aurorapubliclibrary.org

Sept. 12

Classic Movie Mondays

7 p.m.

Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora

$1

This week, the film The Matrix 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.

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