The Oswego Police Department, Kendall County Sheriff, and Kendall County Triad will be at the Oswego Senior Center to register persons for the Yellow Dot Program from 9:30-11:30 a.m. June 14.

Sugar Grove

Waubonsee accepting applications for Quick Path Scholars

Waubonsee Community College is now accepting applications for the first class of students who will pursue the college’s innovative, grant-funded, one-year associate degree. The program, funded by a $500,000 grant from the Aurora-based Dunham Fund, provides coursework and extra support necessary for students to earn a fully transferable associate degree in just one year – all tuition-free.

The Dunham Fund Quick Path program will accept 20 students for the first cohort, which begins in August. Priority deadline for applications is June 1.

Waubonsee’s program provides students with full tuition, books, a computer, an allowance, lunch every day and coaching by Sean Warren-Crouch, Dunham Fund Project Manager. His daily coaching with the class will cover topics including time management, goal setting, professionalism in the workplace, career exploration and college transfer.

For more information about the program, contact Warren-Crouch at (630) 466-5757 or email quickpath@waubonsee.edu or visit www.waubonsee.edu/quickpath.

Montgomery

Summer Events announced

Several free community events are planned for this summer in Montgomery. Mark your calendars now so you don’t miss the fun.

At 6:30 p.m. June 9 enjoy free ice cream sundaes in Montgomery Park followed by a Concert in the Park at 7:30 p.m. featuring Hillbilly Rockstarz playing the latest in country hits.

From 4-8 p.m June 26, enjoy Sunday in the Park at Lakewood Creek Park (corner of Prescott and Jacob). Free ice cream will be served from 4-5 p.m. Also enjoy food to purchase from food trucks, games and activities for kids of all ages and an outdoor concert from 5-8 p.m., featuring The Lennys and Friday Jackson.

At 7:30 p.m. June 30 come to a Concert in the Park at Montgomery Park with Snap Shot performing popular classic rock songs that will make you want to dance.

At 7:30 p.m. July 14 the Concert in the Park at Montgomery Park will feature Billy Croft and the 5 Alarm playing feel-good country music.

Finally, rounding out the summer, visit Montgomery Fest in Montgomery Park from Aug. 12-14. The fest offers a fun-filled weekend of carnival rides, food vendors, a car show, parade, fireworks, free petting zoo and pony rides, craft and business booths, and great musical entertainment. Montgomery Park is located at the corner of River and Mill Street in Montgomery.

Montgomery Fest talent show auditions set for July 9

If you can sing, dance, act, do ventriloquism or magic, perform in a skit, or tell jokes, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. The “Montgomery’s Got Talent” show is back and people of all ages are invited to try out for the show. Don’t miss this chance to participate in this collection of the area’s most talented individuals.

Auditions are being held at 10 a.m. July 9 at the Montgomery Village Hall, 200 N. River St. A panel will select performers to be featured at the Montgomery Fest Talent show to be held at noon Aug. 13 on the Montgomery Fest Main Stage. Performers do not need to be Montgomery residents in order to try out.

Visit https://ci.montgomery.il.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=546 for more information.

Oswego

Yellow Dot program for seniors

The Oswego Police Department, Kendall County Sheriff, and Kendall County Triad will be at the Oswego Senior Center to register persons for the Yellow Dot Program from 9:30-11:30 a.m. June 14. Yellow Dot participants are supplied with a simple, bright yellow decal for their car window and a corresponding yellow folder, which contains medical information for first responders to make important decisions regarding emergency treatment and can better prepare emergency hospital staff in the receiving room. To register or for additional information, contact the Oswego Senior Center at (630) 554-5602 or visit www.oswegoseniorcenter.org

Oswego students win National Conservation Award

Seventh and eighth grade students at Bednarcik Junior High School were part of the National Energy Education Development (NEED) program Energizing Student Potential (ESP) project, and were invited to attend an ESP celebration program at the Field Museum on May 17. Bednarcik was one of six schools invited to present a project.

The Environmentalists are a group of seventh grade students dedicated to improving our world through recycling and energy conservation. They started many programs at our school this year and in June will be recognized by The NEED Project Youth Awards Program for Energy Achievement as the National Rookie Team of the Year. As part of the recognition weekend in Washington, D.C., they will be able to attend workshops to learn new strategies and develop leadership skills to help the team make an impact on our community energy usage.

Thanks to the sponsors of this program, Nicor, Exelon, ComEd, BP, People’s Gas and North Shore Gas, the district received resources to help students learn about energy and to help fund a community energy fair in April. The team took advantage of all these opportunities and started making changes in our energy use at school. They hope next school year, to continue this work and expand their efforts to other schools and businesses in the community. The team is sponsored by their science teacher Amy Truemper.

Oswego schools introduce inclusion plan

For the first time in history, Community Unit School District 308 will have a plan to address diversity, equity, and inclusion needs and issues.

According to the district, the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan is the first of its kind to be approved in the district and is considered “a significant accomplishment for our growing and increasingly diverse public school system,” board members said.

“Having a plan like this in place for a school district that is growing and becoming more diverse will attend to the cultural needs of all of our students and staff,” said Board of Education President Matthew Bauman “Speaking on behalf of the entire board, I can say that we support this plan. The plan will continue to be measured and monitored moving forward.”

The document presented to the Board of Education consisted of data, best practices, goals, and the recommendations of the committee.

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matthew Wendt embraced the plan and noted the district’s growing diversity as a “powerful” force.

“For the past several years, School District 308 has been expanding in diversity, both ethnically and culturally, and we are embracing that change,” Dr. Wendt said. “Our district families represent diverse backgrounds and varied cultures, and we believe diversity builds great schools and communities.”

The district has an estimated population of 75,151 made up of approximately 20,000 family households. Student enrollment has nearly doubled over the last 10 years and District 308 has become one of the most diverse in Illinois. District 308 is currently comprised of approximately 40 percent students of color and more than 80 languages spoken.

Monday Miles running program

This summer, the village of Oswego is looking to top its 2015 records of 2,077 miles run during its weekly Monday Miles events. Over the course of 11 weeks, walkers, runners or wheelchair athletes will meet at Prairie Point Park, 331 E. Washington St., Oswego, for the challenge. An overhead clock will help you to see your weekly progress on the 1-mile or 3-mile course. Come to six of the 11 runs and earn a Monday Miles T-shirt. Join the Marathon Club by running 26 miles over the summer. Whether you are walking, running with the family, training, or just staying healthy outside, you can help the community meet its goal in the summer of 2016. Wheelchairs, strollers and leashed dogs are welcome. If Baby or Fido want a T-shirt they need to pay the $2 fee. Run at 9 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. each Monday. Fee is $2/runner. Register at the Prairie Point Picnic Shelter. For more information contact kvest@oswegolandpd.org.

Sandwich

Movies and Music in the Park

Have fun under the stars at the Sandwich Park District’s Movie and Music – Party in the Park Nights. This is a community event for all ages. Bring your own lawn chair, blanket, Frisbee or other park friendly toys and enjoy an evening in the park. Concessions will be available for purchase beginning at 6 p.m. The local Boy Scouts Troop 45 will be selling hot dogs, snacks, and fresh made popcorn! While this is a family event, parents are reminded that once the movie starts everyone must be seated in the lawn area adjacent to the large screen. All other areas of the park close at dusk. Park rules include having pets on a leash and the proper disposal of any waste. Unaccompanied teens are welcome to attend the movie and enjoy the music with their friends; however the rest of the park will be closed. Once the movie starts no one should be on the basketball court or on the playground equipment. Anyone that does not comply with the rules will be asked to leave. Movies start June 17 with the showing of “Pan.” “Inside Out” will be shown July 15, and “Good Dinosaur” will be shown Aug. 19.

Sandwich Yearbook Collection

The Sandwich Public Library is proud of its collection of High School Yearbooks that commemorate the history of the community’s youth. However, the library collection is missing a few years that librarians hope residents can find to help make the collection complete.

The years we are missing include: 1916-1920, 1922-1924, 1932-1934, 1936-1937, 1940, 1980, 1981, 1998 and 2006.

If you happen to own one, or multiple copies of any of the missing years, and are willing to part with it, the library asks if you would consider generously donating it to the library so they can make our collection whole. If you have any questions, please contact the library at (815) 786-8308.

Yorkville

Wanted: Used books for the Yorkville Library

The Friends of the Yorkville Public Library is having its eighth annual used book sale during Hometown Days on Sept. 3 and 4. The group is looking for donations of gently

used books of all types. Paperbacks, hardcover, and books for adults and children are all accepted. All books should be brought to the main desk at the Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Road, Yorkville. Money raised by the sale goes directly to support the Library. The Friends of the Yorkville Library is a volunteer group of individuals interested in supporting and promoting the services and programs of the Library. The Friends meets the second Monday of each month at 10:15 a.m. at the Library.

–Kendall County News Briefs–