Jan-Dec
Art in City Hall
Enjoy art in the United City of Yorkville City Hall Council Chambers, 800 Game Farm Road. Viewing hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Free. For information contact 630.553.8564

May 1
OPENING DAY AT BLACKBERRY FARM
Ride the train and carousel, visit with the animals and watch demonstrations of pioneer life. Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Blackberry Farm
100 S. Barnes Rd., Aurora
(630) 892-1550
www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org

May 2
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE GOLF OUTING
Join the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department for an afternoon of golf, lunch and evening dining.
Hours: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Blackberry Oaks Golf Course
2245 Kennedy Rd., Bristol
(630) 553-4357
www.yorkville.il.us

May 2 (Friday nights at 8pm in May)
THE SPEW
The all-female troupe performs a hilariuos spoof of ACC-tv's "The View." With Whoopsie, Gay, Baba and Jenny, this laugh-out loud interactive comedy is complete with suacy debates, outrageous guest stars and of course, audience give-aways!
Tickets are $25
Copley Theatre
Aurora, IL
(630) 896-6666

May 3
Reduced Shakespeare Company: All The Great Books (Abridged)
A Little Dickens. A Short Longfellow. Reduced Proust... All the Great Books. The bad boys of abridgement unleash a brand-new comic outrage on an unsuspecting public. America's best loved comedy troupe takes you on a ninety-eight minute roller-coaster ride through its compact compendium of the World's Great Books. Buckle up and hop aboard as the three cultural guerrillas of the Reduced Shakespeare Company zip through everything you didn't get around to reading in school.
May 3, 2008 @ 8 p.m.
Tickets - $25 ($13 ages 18 and under)
Kirk Road & Pine Street, P.O. Box 500, MS 111, Batavia, IL 60510 - 0500
630.840.ARTS(2787) http://www.fnal.gov/culture/NewArts/Arts/07-08/Reducedshakespeare.shtml

May 4
Encounter the past
Join Naper Settlement's museum educators as they take you on a spirited tour during "Encounter the Past - A Visit to Naperville Cemetery" from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 4. Costumed actors and actresses will figuratively rise up from their graves to recall the lives of several Naperville notables whose final resting place is in the cemetery. You'll also learn about 19th century mourning customs. Appropriate for all ages, tickets are $12 per person. Call ahead for reservations.
Visit www.napersettlement.museum or call 1-630-420-6010.

May 4
BATAVIA LOYALTY DAY PARADE
A local parade honoring past and present military men and women and celebrating Batavia’s 175th anniversary. Starts at 1:30 p.m.
Downtown Batavia
Wilson St. to Rt. 25, Batavia
(630) 879-9630
www.bataviavfw.org/loyaltyday.htm

May 4
FOXFARE: BATAVIA MAINSTREET SPRING GALA
Fox Valley area chefs create sumptuous samples for tasting, along with an auction and live entertainment. Starts at 5:30 p.m.
Fox Valley Country Club
2500 N. Rt. 25, North Aurora
(630) 761-3528
www.downtownbatavia.com

May 4
PONIES BIRTHDAY PARTY
Sing Happy Birthday to the ponies, play games, take a swing at a piñata and eat birthday cake. Starts at 1 p.m.
Blackberry Farm
100 S. Barnes Rd., Aurora
(630) 892-1550
www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org

May 11
History Speaks Lecture Series: Louisa May Alcott
Actress and historian Leslie Goddard presents an insightful portrayal of the internationally renowned author Louisa May Alcott. Alcott’s hatred of slavery and a desire to expand women’s rights, prompted her to volunteer as a nurse during the Civil War. The presentation will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. in Century Memorial Chapel at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Admission is $6 adults, $5 students and Naperville Heritage Society Sustaining Members.Visit www.napersettlement.museum or call 1-630-420-6010.

May 11
MOTHER’S DAY AT BLACKBERRY FARM
Bring Mom to Blackberry Farm for surprises to pamper her. Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Blackberry Farm
100 S. Barnes Rd., Aurora
(630) 892-1550
www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org

May 13
Downtown Aurora Taste
Downtown Aurora Taste Sponsored by The Exchange Club of Aurora
Please join us for an evening of delicious dining and fun in the Downtown Aurora Area.
Tickets can be purchased for $25. By calling 630-415-1263 or Pay Pal listed here.
This price includes 4 different taste selections from a variety of participating restaurants.
Particpating restaurants include:
- Bacci’s Pizzeria
- Bag & Brew
- Cazadores
- Jimmy Johns
- Julio’s Grill
- La Quinta de los Reyes
- Las Asadas Grill
- Lennie’s New York Deli
- They Muddy Duck Inn
- Tavern on the Fox
- Tecalitlan
- Wit’s End Pub & Grill
All proceeds from this event will benefit Aurora Area programs that support youth activities and child abuse prevention!
Shuttle services and gift raffles will be available.
Downtown Aurora

May 15
Research tools and techniques
Join Naper Settlement's Research Associate Bryan Ogg for a tour of the museum's Research Library and Archives at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 15. Learn how these resources can be used to research your family tree or the history of your home. FREE
Visit www.napersettlement.museum or call 1-630-420-6010.

May 16
TOUCH-A-TRUCK DAY
Children can touch, feel, climb through and sit behind the wheel of a tractor, snow plow, police car, cement mixer and more.Hours:
10:30 a.m. – noon.
Eastside Community Center
14 N. Van Buren St., Batavia
(630) 879-5235
www.bataviaparks.org

May 17-18
Civil War Days
Experience history as you never have before during Civil War Days to be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 17 and 18 at Naper Settlement. The entire 13-acre site is turned into a Civil War encampment with more than 300 reenactors portraying the past. Meet the legends of the era as you come face-to-face with President Abraham Lincoln, talk strategy with Generals Grant and Lee, and hear tales of the Underground Railroad from Harriet Tubman. Cannons roar and a battle takes place at 2:30 p.m. each day. Enlist with the troops, enjoy music and magic of the time, hear historic
presentations and shop on "Sutlers Row." Tickets are $9 adults, $8 seniors and $6.50 youth 4-17. Presenting sponsor is Comcast; sponsors are the Naperville Sun, Edward Hospital and Health Services and 95.9 The River.
Visit www.napersettlement.museum or call 1-630-420-6010.

May 17
ANNUAL FOX VALLEY GARDEN CLUB PLANT SALE
Free admission. Hours:
8 a.m. – noon.
Blackberry Farm
100 S. Barnes Rd., Aurora
(630) 892-1550
www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org

May 17
SHEEP-SHEARING DAY
Visit a sheep-shearing demonstration. Starts at noon.
Blackberry Farm
100 S. Barnes Rd., Aurora
(630) 892-1550
www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org

May 18
FOX RIVER VALLEY RABBIT BREEDERS’ SHOW
Top rabbits will be exhibited from Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. Food available, suppliers present. Hours: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Kendall County Fairgrounds
10826 Rt. 71, Yorkville
(630) 553-2860
www.kendallcountyfair.com

May 18
SPRING AT THE FARM
FFA/4-H kids present their animals and explain their care and grooming. Refreshments, antique tractors, hayrides and more.Hours: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Dickson-Murst Farm
2550 Dickson Rd., Montgomery (630) 337-6817

May 21
GIRL TALK 2008
Free informational health seminar geared towards women of all ages. Topics include osteoporosis, breast cancer screenings, knee and hip replacement, cervical cancer/HPV.
1221 North Highland Ave. Aurora, IL 60506
630-906-5048
www.dreyermed.com

May 23-26 (Memorial Day Weekend)
Timbercreek Summer Kickoff
A weekend of bands (Steel Crazy, Cirrus Falcon and The Cavern Beat (the Best BEATLES Band)to name a few) Rides and a Dj for the kids, contests(Guitar Hero III, Bean Bag, Singing Star(american idol), 2 on 2 basketball tourney) plus lots of great food and fun!!!!
3300 Drew Ave. Sandwich, IL 60548
630-273-6000
www.timbercreekinnandsuites.com

May 26
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
Annual parade to commemorate Memorial Day. Starts at noon.
Downtown Aurora
(630) 844-4386
www.aurora-il.org/specialevents

May 26
Batavia Criterion
Monday May 26th from 9 am – 4 pm – Bicycle pack racing comes to downtown Batavia! Enter as a contestant or come watch the competition. www.prairiepathcycles.com (630) 406-9749

May 31
Millbrook Spring Fling
Change Has Come! ...For the Millbrook Auction
The Millbrook Firemen's Association has hosted it's Annual Benefit Auction for more than 40 consecutive years but...the auction will not be held this year. The event is being updated and returns this year as The Millbrook Spring Fling Still great food & great small-town fun All-Millbrook Garage Sale 9AM to 4PM
Flea Market Tables (space is still available.)
Arts and craft tables (contact us to be a seller)
Pig roast & live music 4 to 8 PM
More information on web site:
http://www.millbrookauction.org/
Email: SpringFling@MillbrookAuction.org
Phone: 630-770-7132

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