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PAIDPermit No. 122Bensenville, IL
NOV./DEC. 2012
In This IssueDownload magazines free............pg 2Park District holiday events..........pg 4Fenton Scholars...........................pg 6New school technology................pg 8Village holiday events..................pg 10
The statements and opinions expressed in this newsletter do not reflect the views, opinions, thoughts or beliefs of each member organization. The member organizations are not responsible for opinions or statements made individually or by other organizations. To submit information for this newsletter, contact [email protected]. deadline for Jan/Feb is Dec. 6
Bensenville School District 2210 S. Church Road, Bensenville, IL 60106
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Community Events Bring Holiday CheerHoliday Magic, 2-6 p.m. Nov. 18 in Bensenville Town Center. Carolers, ice skaters and holiday music will entertain. FREE hot dogs, taffy apples, and hot chocolate will be available. The Tree Lighting Ceremony with Santa and special guests will be held at 6 p.m.
Bensenville Community Public Library Holiday Open House, 1-4:30 p.m., Dec.9. Stop by to enjoy some treats, music, decorations and more! Scheduled activities include holiday carols from The Vagabond Singers, a harpist and visits with Santa.
Fenton High School Holiday Band Concert, 3 p.m. Dec. 9. Free and open to the public.
Polar Express to the North Pole Sat. and Sun., Dec. 15 & 16 (call for times). Resident fee $12 per person, register at Deer Grove Leisure Center by Nov. 9.
Fenton High School Holiday Choir Concert, 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16. Free.
Kids and Pet Pictures with Santa at Deer Grove Leisure Center, Dec. 18. Kids, 4:30-6:30 pm and pets, 7-8:30 pm. Register at DGLC by Dec. 17, $5 per photo.
Santa Claus is Calling Town, FREE! Dec. 19, 6-7:30pm – register at DGLC by Dec. 14
New Years Eve at Noon, Dec. 31- Dance the afternoon away at White Pines Banquet Hall. For ages 40+, register at the DGLC by Dec. 22.
New Year’s Eve Party Package at White Pines, Dec. 31. Register by Dec.21 at White Pines, 630-766-0304, ext.2.
Garden Club hosts guest dayBensenville Garden Club will host their Annual Guest Day on November 8th 2012 at Noon in the Library. We invite you to join us for an interesting program and refreshments.
Raffle benefits scholarshipsWin $ (cash prizes of $2500, $1000 and more!) and support Bensenville Rotary Club’s scholarship fund.
Annual Raffle and Dinner, 6 p.m. Thursday, November 8 at White Pines Golf Club.
Tickets are $60 and must be purchased in advance. For more information, contact Jill Rodriguez, [email protected]. or and the Library.
New Party Packages, Catering at White PinesWhite Pines Golf Club introduces new Holiday Packages to accommodate event planners requiring formal dinners to casual cocktail parties. New entrée and hors d’oeuvre choices along with easy-to-plan menus for cocktail functions are available. Also new for this year, is the option for White Pines to bring the party to you, at work or in your home.To reserve a date, call 630.766.0304, ext.2.
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Bensenville Community Public Library
200 S. Church RoadBensenville, IL 60106
www.benlib.org630-766-4642
Mon-Thurs. .............. 9 am-9 pmFriday ....................... 9 am-5 pm Saturday ................... 9 am-5 pmSunday......................1 pm-5 pm
Board of TrusteesAlan Herff, President
Norbert Banaszynski, Vice Pres. Mike Zalas, Treasurer
Nancy Gonzales, SecretaryKim Glomp
Susan Z. DiamondNancy S. Rizzo
Jill Rodriguez, Library Director
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Download Magazines @ the LibraryWant to read magazines on the go? Library patrons can now download their favorite magazines to their computer, tablet, e-reader or smartphone through Zinio, a new service offered by the Bensenville Library.
Unlike other e-book resources, there are no checkout limits or wait times with Zinio. Instead, users can borrow the downloaded magazine for as long as needed. The service also allows users to personalize their account, including setting up notifications when new issues are available for download.
The Library’s selection includes magazines in many genres, such as news, technology, business, entertainment, home and garden and science. Through Zinio, users can move between text, interactive graphics, animated illustrations, videos and more.
Zinio is available from home as well as in the Library. It is free for all Bensenville Library card holders. Users must have an email address and a library card number to log into the database. To get started, visit www.benlib.org.
Shoutbomb Now Available @ the LibraryManage your Bensenville Library account with your cell phone! With the Library’s new Shoutbomb text messaging service, partons can use their cell phones to receive text notices about overdue items, holds that are available, fines, or items that are due soon. The Library does not charge for this service, but a cell phone plan’s regular text messaging rates do apply. To get started text the word SIGNUP to [email protected].
The Library will be closed:November 22 December 24, 25 and 31 January 1
Have a safe and happy holiday season!
Based on the BookJoin the Library on the third Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Bensenville Theatre for a showing of our favorite films based on books. Admission to the show is free:
November 15 — Salmon Fishing in the Yemen December 20 — Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Korthauer Log HouseThe Korthauer Log House will be open to the public from 2 to 4 p.m. on:
Sunday, November 11
Now located on Wood Street between the Library and the Park District, this structure was the original home of one of Bensenville’s founding families, the Korthauers.
Book DiscussionsMeet fellow book lovers at one of the Library’s book discussions. Copies of the book to be discussed are available at the circulation desk:
November 1 at 7 p.m. In Need of a Good Wife
November 28 at 10 a.m. Marley and Me
December 6 at 7 p.m. No Mark Upon Her
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Family Movie NightJoin the Library the First Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Bensenville Theatre for a showing of our favorite films based on books. Admission to the show is free. November 6 — Big Miracle December 4 — The Adventures of Tintin
Lit ChicksGrow closer together by reading together! Lit Chicks is the Library’s mother/daughter book discussion group. Open to girls 12 and older along with their mothers, stepmothers, grandmothers, aunts, big sisters or guardians, Lit Chicks meets the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. Copies of the book to be discussed are available at the Library’s Youth Desk one month prior to the discussion:
November 5 — Shine by Lauren Myracle December 3 — The Future of Us by Jay Asher and Carolyn Mackler
LEGO Night at the Library Calling all LEGO builders! Join us the first Thursday of every month for LEGO Night at the Library. Meet other LEGO fans as you compete in our hour-long LEGO building challenge. LEGO Night will be held at 6:30 p.m. on the following evenings: November 1 December 6
All LEGO Nights are drop-in events and registration is not required to attend. Twenty-five builders will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Questions? Please contact the Library at (630) 766-4642.
Club PlayChildren between the ages of 2 and 4 years old are invited to join us every Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon for Club Play, the Library’s Saturday morning drop-in playgroup. Socialize with other parents and caregivers while your child works on their fine and gross motor skills. No registration is required to attend!
Saturday BuildersBudding architects are invited to join us every Saturday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. for Saturday Builders. We’ll have a selection of LEGO and K’NEX available for you to build your own creations. No registration is required to attend!
Homemade HolidaysJoin us Thursday, November 8, at 7 p.m. as our DIY divas demonstrate make-it-yourself projects for Christmas during Homemade Holidays. Decorating ideas, favorite recipes and more will be shared. Instructions and supply lists will be provided for each project, and everyone will make one project to take home. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own handmade Christmas projects to show and describe to others. For more information please contact Kelly at (630) 766-4642.
Countdown to XmasJoin the Youth Services as we countdown to the holidays during Countdown to Christmas! Every Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m. we’ll be making different holiday themed crafts to help get us ready for the holidays: December 5 — Ornaments December 12 — Trees & Wreaths December 19 — Holiday Cards
Holiday Open HouseMark your calendar! The Library will once again host its annual Holiday Open House on Sunday, December 9, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. This occasion provides the opportunity for the Library to give back to the community, and for you to take a break from the stress of the holiday season! Stop by to enjoy some treats, music, decorations and more! Scheduled activities include holiday carols from The Vagabond Singers, a harpist and visits with Santa.
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White Pines is hosting a variety of themed and holiday celebrations that residents are sure to enjoy. Here is just a snapshot of what is “on the menu.”Visit www.whitepinesgolf.com for updates.
Catch the NFL ActionCome out every Thursday and Sunday during regular season and playoff games! Make touchdowns and score with a $5 Ultimate Tailgate Menu and $2 domestic drafts. In the Club Room Restaurant, no reservations needed.
Italian Night | Thursday, November 29White Pines Golf Club’s, Executive Chef, Rich Mancini, showcases delectable Italian cuisine and wines.
Your holiday plans should include these exciting events! -Holiday Bazaar and Ladies Night Out on Friday, December 7 -New Year’s Eve Party Package on Monday, December 31
Reservations for events are taken at 630-766-0304, ext. 2.
White Pines Golf Club
Give the Gift of Fitness & Fun!Gift Certificates ~ Great gift for anytime of the year!
Bensenville Park District gift certificates never expire. Purchase at the Bensenville Park District Deer Grove Leisure Center during regular registration hours. Call 630-766-7015 for more information.
·Pool Passes·Massages·Trips·Fitness Center
·Fitness Classes·Day Camps·Athletic ProgramsAnd much more!
Great family gift! | Save up to $60 | All passes on sale!Same great rates as 2012 Early Bird Sale
On sale November 23 - December 29, 2012
Holiday TripsBelow is just sampling of day trips that the park district has to offer. -Dec 8, Johnny Mathis Holiday Show -Dec 11, Holiday Lights TourTrips fill up fast, so sign up soon. For more information, call 630-766-7015.
Year round golf & banquet venueFor Tee Times visit www.whitepinesgolf.com for
best available rates and course conditions.
www.facebook.com/bensenvilleparks
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White Pines Golf Dome
Fitness Center
News Flash! Bensenville Park District and Golf Dome Team Up to Promote Fitness
Get Ready for the Holiday Fitness Incentive
Group Fitness
White Pines Golf Dome is located at White Pines Golf Club on Jefferson Avenue and is open daily 7am to 11pm, through April 30, 2013. Discounted adult and junior group lessons are available for Bensenville residents. Be sure to sign up for the group class sessions beginning late November. Residents with a valid White Pines Golf Club Pass receive discounts on range balls averaging 15%.
Look for information about fitness classes at the White Pines Golf Dome this winter. Classes will be geared toward golf fitness and conditioning, and will also include bay time to hit some practice balls in addition to an option to include some professional golf instruction.
Receive up to $20 bay time* at the dome when you purchase a new Annual Fitness Center Membership and/or Group Fitness Unlimited Pass in November or December, 2012.
*New members will receive a “Two for One Pass” for redemption at the White Pines Golf Dome. For details, contact Lauri Page at 630-766-7015 x2013.
The best deal around! Bensenville Park District offers an Unlimited Group Fitness Pass. Adult residents pay only $210 to take any of offered classes, any time they want for an entire year. Over 23 classes are offered weekly. Bonus: The Unlimited Group Fitness Pass includes the ultimate workout with X-Biking, offered 5 days a week. The Group Golf Fitness class will also be included as one more perk to Unlimited Group Fitness passholders.
Come see and try our “new” fitness center. The Deer Grove Leisure Center Fitness Center’s new equipment comprises of strength training and cardio equipment, free weight area, plus a few new specialty pieces. Adult fitness center memberships for Bensenville Park District residents are only $170. Youth and senior rates are $105 and couples can work out for $283. Extra discounts apply if combined with the annual Unlimited Group Fitness Pass.
Check out our brochures for programs and classes offered.
Yoga . Karate . ZumbatomicBasketball . Soccer . DanceFit 4 Kids . Pee Wee Gym
Youth & Teen Fitness
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Fenton Community High School District 1001000 W. Green StreetBensenville, IL 60106
630-766-2500www.fenton100.org
Board of EducationDavid Shimanek, President Mary Rivera, Vice President
Dave Sbertoli, SecretaryDorothy LangeThomas Lawler
David VogelLaura Wassinger
AdministrationDr. Kathie Pierce, Superintendent
Mr. Todd Leden, Principal Ms. Jane Lawnicki,
Director of Business Operations
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A total of 55 students from Fenton Community High School earned Advanced Placement Scholar Awards in recognition for their exceptional achievement on Advanced Placement Exams. College Board’s Advanced Placement Program provides willing and academically prepared students with the opportunity to take rigorous college-level courses while still in high school to earn college credit, advanced placement, or both for successful performance on AP exams.
Advanced Placement Scholars Named
Christopher Bango, ‘12
Taryn Deirmenjian, ‘13
Alexander Garcia, ‘12
Emily Johnson, ‘12
Samantha Kubica, ‘12
Monika Makowiecki, ‘12
Stephanie Medina, ‘13
Dennis Raymundo, ‘12
Alf Sanford, ‘12
Jeremy Shimanek, ‘12
Jeremy Souvannasy, ‘13
Nicolas Uhalde, ‘12
Jack Zakrzewski, ‘12
Maria Arianas, ‘13
Breanna Bitowt, ‘12
Conrad Gainski, ‘12
Nicole Higgins, ‘13
McKenzie Kern, ‘12
Mateus Lewczuk, ‘12
Thao Nguyen Dang, ‘12
Brenda Pena, ‘13
Dan Remus, ‘13
Lauren Rourk, ‘13
Toral Shastri, ‘13
Kaitlyn Vines, ‘13
Victoria Zakrzewski, ‘12
Karina Decasas ‘13
Douglas Fillip, ‘13
Jennifer Garcia, ‘12
Ulises Garcia, ‘13
Kassie Heeter, ‘12
Benjamin Jalowiec, ‘13
Laura Jennison, ‘13
Freddy Lavric, ‘13
Pawel Makuch, ‘13
Stephanie Marcotte, ‘13
Jacqueline Nevarez, ‘12
Casey O’Donnell, ‘12
Joshua Olson, ‘13
Miguel Rosas, ‘12
Taylor Schaub, ‘12
Karley Schimpf, ‘12
Alexander Schwarz, ‘12
Wade Smith, ‘13
Peyton Sopoci, ‘13
Konrad Stanuch, ‘13
Sarah Summers, ‘13
Blake Tutt, ‘12
Olivia Umeadi, ‘12
Claudia Urban, ‘12
Valeria Varela, ‘12
Nina Vogel, ‘12
Reeve Wallis, ‘12
Rebecca Warren, ‘12
Mark Whiteleather, ‘12
National AP Scholar Students who received an average score of at least 4 on all AP Exams taken and scores of 4 or higher on eight or more of these exams:
AP Scholar with Distinction Students who recieved an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams:
AP Scholar with HonorStudents who receive an average score of at least a 3.5 on all AP Exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams:
AP Scholar Students who received an average score of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams:
Alexander Garcia, ‘12
Samantha Kubica, ‘12
Alf Sanford, ‘12
Nicolas Uhalde, ‘12
Calendar Reminders Novevmber 21 - 23
No School Thanksgiving Holiday
December 19, 20, 21Final Exams
December 24 through January 7No School Winter Break
Tuesday, January 8Classes Resume
The District 100 Board of Education will hold a regular business meeting on Monday, November 19. District 100 meetings are held at 7 p.m. in the board room at Fenton Community High School. Parents and community members are invited to attend.
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On September 24, during a regular board meeting, School District 100 Board of Education appointed Thomas Lawler to fill a vacancy through April 2013. The position became available after School Board President Mimi Anderson submitted her letter of resignation in August. “Mimi was an extremely valuable member of the District 100 Board of Education and she will be missed,” commented Dr. Kathie Pierce, superintendent for Fenton Community High School District 100. “It was a very difficult decision to leave as I have always enjoyed the privilege of serving the students and families of the Fenton community and working with fellow board members,” said Anderson. “I believe this is the best time to step down due to my family and personal
commitments.” Mimi was appointed to the District 100 Board of Education in 2003, elected in 2005, and reelected in 2009. In addition to serving as board president, Mimi was vice president for four years and had achieved Master Board Member status from the Illinois Association of School Boards. On the county level, Mimi served as vice president of the DuPage Division of the Illinois Association of School Boards. New board member, Thomas Lawler has been a resident of Wood Dale for six years and has served on multiple school advisory boards. He currently is a board member of the Illinois Department of Professional and Financial Regulations. As per District 100 School Board policy, the board vice president, David Shimanek, has assumed the role of president until April, 2013. During the meeting, board member Mary Rivera was appointed vice president.
District 100 School Board Members Receive RecognitionFenton High School would like to congratulate the following School District 100 Board of Education members for achieving an award from the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) Master Board Member Program. Mary Rivera, David Vogel and Laura Wassinger were recognized for credits earned after the completion of school board related workshops and conferences. School board member, Dorothy Lange was recognized for achieving a Master Board Member rating. Past school board President Mimi Anderson and board Secretary David Sbertoli were also recognized for maintaining Master Board Member rating. The recipients will be recognized at the DuPage Division dinner.
District 100 Board of Education News
Holiday Band Concert
3 p.m. Sunday, December 9
Holiday Choir Concert
3 p.m. Sunday, December 16
Upcoming Holiday Concerts
Both concerts will showcase the many musical talents of Fenton Community High School students. The con-certs will be held in the Lewis-Huffman Auditorium at Fenton. The concerts are free and open to the public.
Thomas Lawler
Mimi Anderson
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Bensenville EementarySchool District 2Bensenville, IL 60106
www.bsd2.org630-766-5940
Board of EducationPatty Reyes, President
Kathie Bossier, Vice Pres. Jorge Sanchez, TreasurerNancy Quinn, Secretary
Bob LaudadioRev. Luis F. Reyes
Cindee Hazen
Dr. James Stelter, Superintendent
Directory of SchoolsBlackhawk Middle School
630-766-2601Perry Finch Principal
Sarah Humboldt, Asst. Principal Tarah Fowler, Asst. Principal
W. A. Johnson School630-766-2605
Madelyn Di Rienzo-Devers, Principal
Mohawk School630-766-2604
Madelyn Di Rienzo-Devers, Principal
Tioga School630-766-2602
Nicole Robinson, PrincipalDavid Rojas, Principal
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iPads, expanded internet enhance learning
As part of the Board of Education’s goal of providing facilities that support 21st Century Learning, District 2 has invested in technology that expands the
use of computers and mobile technology in all schools.
In Ms. Walsh’s 4th grade class, it’s easy to see how powerful and versatile the iPad is as a learning tool.
For math lessons, students break into small groups. While one group works with Ms. Walsh on a new concept, another group uses iPads, building their math skills by racing to solve math problems correctly in a math game.
During reading time, some students find a quiet corner in the hallway or commons area to record themselves reading aloud, recording it on an iPad. They replay it to hear if they have made any mistakes.
During a writing lesson, the students break into groups to identify the theme and three main ideas from a reading passage. With the touch of a finger, Ms. Walsh can project one of the group’s iPads on the classroom screen for the class to review together.
“The iPads allow the students to learn in ways that they have not been able to do before,” said Ms. Amy Walsh.
“Our goal is to continually work toward blurring the line between curriculum and technology until it becomes so engrained, it’s just a natural part of learning and teaching.” said Missy Baglarz, instructional technology director.
New technology purchases include:
• Three new computers in each classroom;
• 60 new computers in innovation and computer labs;
• New internet network equipment to increase connectivity, speed and video capacity in every school;
• New laptops for each elementary teacher to use with new projectors in every classroom;
• iPads for student use at all grade levels.
• Apple TV for every classroom in the new elementary schools, allowing students to share work
Students collaborate on a writing assignment using an iPad. They will later share their work by projecting it on a screen.
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Bensenville Elementary School District 2 is offering free Early Childhood Screenings to any District 2 resident with a child age 3 to 5 years old. Parents of preschoolers can take this opportunity to determine if their child is achieving age-appropriate milestones and will have the skills necessary to enter kindergarten. Call for an appointment Dec. 17 through 21 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at 630-766-5940.
Call for early childhood developmental screenings
Celebrate the history of Mohawk SchoolCommunity invited to tour school before closing
The community is invited to tour Mohawk School from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, December 1.
Residents will have the opportunity to walk the halls and meet with other alumni and community members. Mohawk School dedicated as a seven-room school in 1955.
The students and staff at Mohawk will merge with W.A. Johnson School when the renovation of Johnson School is complete, by January 2013. Mohawk students and staff will operate as a school within a school for the remainder of the school year.
Anyone who has memorabilia from Mohawk School is invited to share it for the open house. Items can be submitted to the school office or to Terry Ryan, Community Relations Coordinator. 210 S. Church Road. All items should be labeled with name address and phone number to ensure the items are returned.
Chippewa School demolition nearly completeDemolition of Chippewa School should be completed in early November. Exterior masonry historical elements were removed before large-scale building demolition. The historical elements will be installed on the grounds of Tioga School as a tribute to the history of the building.
After the demolition, there will be site grading and restoration/seeding. The area will be utilized as play areas when the project is complete. The District looks forward to seeing the project to completion, when the new Tioga School will stand as a monument to the promising future of Bensenville.
Chippewa bricks for saleOwn a Piece of History!
Place your order for a brick from Chippewa School
Bricks are $25 with proceeds going to a legacy project for the new Tioga School.
For more information, contact Terry Ryan at [email protected], via phone at 630-766-5940, ext. 1105, or log on to the website, www.bsd2.org/bricks.
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Village of Bensenville12 S. Center Street
Bensenville, IL 60106www.Bensenville.il.us
630-766-8200
PresidentFrank Soto
TrusteesMorris BartlettRobert Jarecki
Martin O’ConnellOronzo PeconioJoEllen RidderHenry Wesseler
Village ClerkSusan Janowiak
Village ManagerMichael Cassady
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It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!The holidays are supposed to be a time filled with great joy and of course children’s laughter. But as we know, many families are hurting these days and some are struggling to pay bills and put food on the table, much less put something under the tree.
We think every child deserves some holiday wonder. Last year our Toy & Food drive distributed toys, books and stockings to over 500 children. This year we want to exceed that number, but we need your help.
Our Toy & Food Drive and the Rotary sponsored Coat Drive will begin November 1. This year we need to be more generous than ever before. Every child will receive new toys, a stuffed stocking and new books.
Suggested donations include new, unwrapped toys and children’s books, non-perishable food items, gift cards and new hats, scarves and gloves. New and gently used coats are also accepted. Your cash contributions are also much needed and welcome.
Collection Boxes are located throughout the Village including Village Hall, the Edge Ice Arena, Blackhawk Middle School, Bensenville Theatre, and the Bensenville Library.
For complete information, to get a collection box or to make a donation, phone Village Hall at 630-594-1010 or email [email protected].
Every child deserves Happy Holidays- YOU can make it happen!
HO HO HO Holiday Magic Sunday, November 18 - 2 p.m. until 6 p.m.Santa arrives on the Yuletide Express at 2 p.m. in Town Center as we kick off a joyous holiday season! Jolly Ol’ St. Nick will be taking photos with our young visitors as they express their Christmas wishes. The train will take children of all ages around the Town Center. Carolers, ice skaters and holiday music will entertain us and FREE hot dogs, taffy apples, and hot chocolate will keep the chill away. Don’t miss our annual chili cook-off between Fire Departments around the region. The first 600 guests will receive a keepsake ornament. The Tree Lighting Ceremony with Santa and special guests will be held at 6 p.m.
Senior Citizen Club Holiday PartyBensenville residents aged 55 and over are invited to enjoy a meal and a live performance from Mo Beat Blues. An upbeat blend of Blues, Jazz, R&B, Country, Swing, and the Rat Pack. The special holiday party will take place on Sunday, December 2 at 1 p.m. at Monty’s Banquet Hall, doors open at noon. Tickets cost $10 for residents and $25 for non-residents and will be available for purchase at Village Hall. For information call 630-594-1010.
Make the town Sparkle! Add your own special twinkle to the Village by decorating a lighted tree in Town Center. Families, schools, businesses and commu-nity organizations are all invited to decorate a tree to add to our festivities. Trees will remain on view – with your name on it – throughout the holiday season. You could even stage a decorating ‘throw down’ with your neigh-bor! To reserve a lighted tree, call 630-766-8888. Trees are supplied free of charge but the number is limited, so call NOW!
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LS
atur
day
Bui
lder
s, 2
pm
BC
PL
Boo
ks &
Bab
ies,
10:
30am
B
CP
LLi
t C
hick
s, 7
pm
BC
PL
Sen
ior
Citi
zen
Lunc
heon
, 11
am M
onty
’sTa
les
for
Tots
, 10:
30 a
m B
CP
LFa
mily
Mov
ie, 7
pm
BV
Th
eate
rQ
uilte
rs, 7
pm
BC
PL
Col
lege
Fin
anci
al A
id N
ight
, 7
-9p
m F
CH
S
Pla
y to
Lea
rn, 1
0:30
am B
CP
L B
PD
Boa
rd M
eetin
g D
GLC
, 6p
m
Bis
on B
oost
ers
Mtg
,7p
m
FCH
S
BS
D2
Boa
rd o
f Ed
, 7p
m L
LC
Face
boo
k W
ksp
, 10
am B
CP
LG
row
ing
Rea
der
s, 1
0:30
am
B
CP
LH
omem
ade
Hol
iday
s, 7
pm
B
CP
L
BS
D2
No
Sch
ool -
Inst
itute
D
ay
Dro
p In
Sto
rytim
e, 1
0:30
am
BC
PL
Clu
b P
lay,
10
am B
CP
LS
at B
uild
ers,
2p
m B
CP
L
Log
Hou
se O
pen
2-4
pm
B
CP
LVe
tera
n’s
Day
Lun
ch a
t W
hite
Pin
es G
olf C
lub
, 11
:30a
m
Boo
ks &
Bab
ies,
10:
30am
B
CP
LC
DC
Mtg
6:3
0pm
VH
W
riter
s G
roup
, 7p
m B
CP
L
Tale
s fo
r To
ts, 1
0:30
am
BC
PL
Gar
den
Clu
b, N
oon
BC
PL
Vill
age
Bd
of T
rust
ees
Mtg
6:
30p
m V
HV
illag
e C
omm
Mtg
7p
m V
H
Pla
y to
Lea
rn, 1
0:30
am B
CP
L M
usic
Boo
ster
s, M
tg 7
pm
FC
HS
Link
edIn
Wks
hp, 1
0am
BC
PL
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win
g R
ead
ers,
10:
30am
BC
PL
Lunc
h B
unch
& B
ingo
Tha
nks-
givi
ng F
east
, noo
n D
GLC
Bas
ed o
n B
ook,
7p
m
BV
The
ater
Dro
p In
Sto
rytim
e, 1
0:30
am
B
CP
L
Cof
fee
& M
ovie
, 9a
m B
CP
LC
lub
Pla
y, 1
0am
BC
PL
Sat
Bui
lder
s, 2
pm
BC
PL
Hol
iday
Mag
ic 2
pm
Tow
n C
ente
rLi
bra
ry B
oard
, 7:3
0pm
BC
PL
Boo
ks &
Bab
ies,
10:
30am
B
CP
L D
ist
100
Boa
rd o
f Ed
Mtg
, 7p
m F
CH
S
Tale
s fo
r To
ts, 1
0:30
am
BC
PL
Qui
lters
, 7p
m B
CP
LV
illag
e C
omm
Mtg
6:3
0pm
VH
No
scho
ol F
CH
S &
BS
D2
-Tha
nksg
ivin
g H
olid
ay B
reak
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y to
Lea
rn, 1
0:30
am B
CP
L B
PD
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rd M
eetin
g D
GLC
, 6
pm
Than
ksgi
ving
Day
-
Gov
ernm
ent
Offi
ces
Clo
sed
No
Sch
ool
Vill
age
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l Clo
sed
No
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ool
Dro
p In
Sto
rytim
e, 1
0:30
am
BC
PL
Vill
age
Hal
l Clo
sed
Clu
b P
lay,
10a
m B
CP
LS
at B
uild
ers,
2p
m B
CP
L
Boo
ks &
Bab
ies,
10:
30am
B
CP
LW
riter
s G
roup
, 7p
m B
CP
L
Tale
s fo
r To
ts, 1
0:30
am
BC
PL
Vill
age
Bd
of T
rust
ees
Mtg
6:
30p
m V
HV
illag
e C
omm
Mtg
7p
m V
H
Pla
y to
Lea
rn, 1
0:30
am B
CP
LB
ook
Bru
nch,
10a
m B
CP
LG
row
ing
Rea
der
s 10
:30a
m
BC
PL
Sen
ior
Citi
zen
Toy
Driv
e W
rap
pin
g, 6
:30p
m B
ridge
way
Link
edIn
Wks
hp, 7
pm
BC
PL
Italia
n N
ight
at
Whi
te P
ines
G
olf C
lub
Dro
p In
Sto
rytim
e, 1
0:30
am
BC
PL
2
3
10
9
8
7
6 13
5 4 11
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2019
18 2526
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mbe
r 201
2
31
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tary
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b m
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at
12:1
5 p
.m.
ever
y Tu
esd
ay a
t Tw
o C
hefs
.
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anis
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b m
eets
at
6:30
p.m
. ev
ery
Mon
day
at
Mam
a M
aria
’s.
1 2930
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l Bru
sh &
Bra
nch
Pic
k-U
p
Beg
ins
the
Wee
k of
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emb
er 5
th
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day
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nday
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day
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nesd
ayT
hurs
day
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ayS
atur
day
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b P
lay,
10
am B
CP
LS
at B
uild
ers,
2p
m B
CP
L
Sen
ior
Citi
zen
Hol
iday
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-ch
eon
Mon
ty’s
1p
mB
ooks
& B
abie
s, 1
0:30
am
BC
PL
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Chi
cks,
7p
m B
CP
L
Tale
s fo
r To
ts, 1
0:30
am
BC
PL
Fam
ily M
ovie
, 7p
m
BV
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ater
Vill
age
Bd
of T
rust
ees
Mtg
6:
30p
m V
HV
illag
e C
omm
Mtg
7p
m V
HQ
uilte
rs, 7
pm
BC
PL
Pla
y to
Lea
rn, 1
0:30
am B
CP
LC
ount
dow
n to
Xm
as, 6
:30p
m
BC
PL
BP
D B
oard
Mee
ting,
6p
m
Bis
on B
oost
ers,
Mtg
7p
m
FCH
S
Face
boo
k, 1
0am
BC
PL
Gro
win
g R
ead
ers,
10:
30 a
m
BC
PL
Boo
k D
iscu
ssio
n, 7
pm
BC
PL
LEG
O N
ight
, 6:
30p
m B
CP
L
Dro
p In
Sto
rytim
e, 1
0:30
am
BC
PL
Hol
iday
Baz
aar
and
Lad
ies
Nig
ht O
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t W
hite
Pin
es G
olf
Clu
b, 6
-10p
m
Clu
b P
lay,
10
am B
CP
LS
at B
uild
ers,
2p
m B
CP
L
Hol
iday
Op
en H
ouse
, 1-
4:30
pm
BC
PL
Hol
iday
Ban
d C
once
rt, 3
pm
FC
HS
Boo
ks &
Bab
ies,
10:
30am
B
CP
LW
riter
s G
roup
, 7p
m B
CP
LC
DC
Mtg
, 6:3
0pm
VH
Tale
s fo
r To
ts, 1
0:30
am
BC
PL
Gar
den
Clu
b, N
oon,
BC
PL
V
illag
e B
d o
f Tru
stee
s M
tg
6:30
pm
VH
Vill
age
Com
m M
tg 7
pm
VH
M
usic
Boo
ster
s M
tg.,
7pm
FC
HS
Win
ter
Ban
d C
once
rt, 7
pm
B
MS
Pla
y to
Lea
rn, 1
0:30
am B
CP
LC
ount
dow
n to
Xm
as, 6
:30p
m
BC
PL
Gro
win
g R
ead
ers
10:3
0 am
B
CP
LLi
nked
In W
ksp
10a
m B
CP
L
Dro
p In
Sto
rytim
e, 1
0:30
am
BC
PL
Pad
res
Uni
dos
, 7-9
pm
FC
HS
Cof
fee
& M
ovie
, 9a
m B
CP
LC
lub
Pla
y, 1
0am
BC
PL
Sat
Bui
lder
s, 2
pm
BC
PL
Hol
iday
Cho
ral C
once
rt,
3p
m F
CH
SB
ooks
& B
abie
s, 1
0:30
am
BC
PL
Lib
rary
Boa
rd, 7
:30p
m B
CP
L
Tale
s fo
r To
ts, 1
0:30
am B
CP
L
Qui
lters
, 7p
m B
CP
L K
ids
and
Pet
Pic
ture
s w
ith
San
ta D
GLC
, 4:3
0 &
7p
m
Win
ter
Cho
rus
& H
and
chim
es,
7pm
BM
S
FCH
S F
inal
Exa
ms
Pla
y to
Lea
rn 1
0:30
am B
CP
L B
PD
Boa
rd M
eetin
g, 6
pm
D
GLC
Cou
ntd
own
to X
mas
6:3
0pm
BC
PL
BS
D2
Boa
rd o
f Ed
, 7p
m L
LC
FCH
S F
inal
Exa
ms
Fa
ceb
ook
Wks
hp, 1
0am
BC
PL
Gro
win
g R
ead
ers,
10:
30am
B
CP
L Lu
nch
Bun
ch &
Bin
go H
olid
ay
Par
ty, 1
2pm
DG
LCB
ased
on
Boo
k, 7
pm
BV
Th
eate
r
FCH
S F
inal
Exa
ms
D
rop
In S
tory
time,
10:
30am
B
CP
L
Vill
age
Hal
l Clo
sed
Chr
istm
as E
ve -
Vill
age
Hal
l &
Lib
rary
Clo
sed
New
Yea
r’s E
ve -
V
illag
e H
all &
Lib
rary
Clo
sed
N
ew Y
ear’s
Eve
Par
ties
at
Whi
te P
ines
.
Chr
istm
as D
ay
Gov
ernm
ent
Offi
ces
Clo
sed
Link
edIn
Wks
p,
7pm
BC
PL
Dro
p In
Sto
rytim
e, 1
0:30
am
BC
PL
Vill
age
Hal
l Clo
sed
1 8
7
6
5 4 11
3 2 9
1012
1314
15 2221
2019
1817
16 2324
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Dece
mbe
r 201
2
2728
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3-76
6-59
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hed
ule
Pre
-Kin
der
gart
en S
cree
ning
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poi
ntm
ent
No
Sch
ool -
Win
ter
Bre
ak F
HS
and
BS
D2
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ck t
he B
ense
nvill
e O
nlin
e C
alen
dar
for
dat
es in
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2 an
d 2
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end
arw
iz.c
om/b
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nvill
ecal
end
ar
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tary
Clu
b m
eets
at
12:1
5 p
.m. e
very
Tu
esd
ay a
t Tw
o C
hefs
.
Kiw
anis
Clu
b m
eets
at
6:30
p.m
. eve
ry
Mon
day
at
Mam
a M
aria
’s.
