Kendall County events calendar
April 12, 2016
April 13
Dance Party at the Library
10:30-11 a.m.
Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Road, Yorkville
Free
It is time to dance! Teens and children are invited to attend this program presented by Theron Garcia. Please register at the Youth Service desk. Registration required. Call (630) 553-4354 for more information or visit http://www.yorkville.lib.il.us/.
April 14
Gearing up for Kindergarten
6-6:45 p.m.
Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Road, Yorkville
Free
Reading specialists from the Yorkville School District will share literacy expectations for incoming kindergartners. Children and parents participate in activities that will get their preschoolers “geared up” for kindergarten. Parents will leave with resources to assist them with kindergarten preparation. Drop in starts at 6:00p.m. Call (630) 553-4354 for more information or visit http://www.yorkville.lib.il.us/.
April 14
Aurora’s State of the City Address
12:45 p.m.
Online
Free
The Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce hosts the 2016 Aurora State of the City Address with Mayor Tom Weisner. Watch the address live online on April 14 at 12:45 p.m at www.aurora-il.org.
April 16
Dueling Pianos
8 p.m.
Scoreboards, 1100 Douglas Road, Oswego
Kick off the weekend early with music and fun at Scoreboards in Oswego where Windy City Dueling Pianos will be entertaining crowds with their interactive act. For more information, call (630) 554-4520.
April 16
Saw Wee Kee trail run
7350 Sundown Lane, Oswego
4-5 p.m.
The Saw Wee Kee Spring Challenge is chip timed with a start window. Runners and walkers can choose to begin anytime between 4 and 5 p.m. This trail run is not open to strollers or dogs. All children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Cost includes 2016 race souvenir, post race hot dog, and a drink. No MP3s or headphones. Register at www.active.com
April 17
Free Weekend Movies
10 a.m.
Kendall 10 Theater, 95 Fifth St., Oswego
Free with Frequent Moviegoers Card; $1 without card
Grab the kids for a free movie this weekend, and don’t forget to sign up for a Frequent Movie Goer Card to land you free admission for up to six people. This week, Ice Age: Continental Drift, will be the feature film. For more information call (630) 897-4444 or visit http://www.goodrichqualitytheaters.com/illinois/kendall10/.
April 18
All Day Book Swap
During regular business hours
Oswego Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego
Free
Swap books you no longer need for different ones! Bring your books (up to 5) into Youth Services, then choose the same amount of books from the book swap shelf. Books should be for children and in good condition. Swap held at Oswego and Montgomery library campuses. For more information, call (630) 554-1010 or visit www.oswegolandparkdistrict.org.
April 18
Classic Movie Mondays
7 p.m.
Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora
$1
This week, “The Notebook”, starring Rachel McAdams, Ryan Gosling and James Marsden, will be the film of choice. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Snack and drinks are available at the concession stand. The film is rated PG-13.
April 19
Emerald Ash Borer presentation
7-8 p.m.
Oswego Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego
Free
The Conservation Foundation of Kendall County will discuss how to best respond with treatment and replacement options including appropriate tree varieties for replacements, diversity of tree species and planting techniques. For more information call (630) 554-1010 or visit www.oswegolandparkdistrict.org.
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