CENTRAL DUPAGE HOSPITAL DESSERT WITH THE DOC

Free! Registration required, please call (630) 933-4234/ TTY (630) 933-4833.

Questions/Answers with a Cardiologist

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death and disability in the United States. Join DuPage Medical Group’s John Giardina, MD, medical director of the Heart and Vascular Institute at CDH, in an engaging question-and-answer forum on issues related to cardiac disease such as high blood pressure, cholesterol and coronary stent replacements.

Wednesday, July 15
6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Blood Pressure Screenings
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Dessert Program
Danada House, Wheaton

The Robert R. McCormick Museum at Cantigny Park, part of the McCormick Foundation, continues its lecture series this summer with the following free event:

Architectural Salvage as an Integral Part of Historic Preservation: Preserving Parts When the Whole Must Be Lost  - Presented by Rebecca Hunter on Wednesday, July 15, 7:30 pm

The primary objective of historical preservation is to save, restore and reuse old and historic buildings.  Yet not every building can be saved.  When a house cannot be saved in situ or be moved, deconstructing and salvaging architectural elements preserves something of the house and benefits restoration of other structures.  Hunter, recipient of the Elgin (IL) Mayor’s Award for Historical Preservation, will discuss architectural salvage, available salvage resources and conducting salvage operations.

The lecture is open to the public and will take place in the McCormick Museum’s historic Gold Theater.  Doors open at 6:45 pm.  Admission and parking are free.

Advance registration is encouraged.  Please call 630 260 8162.

The McCormick Museum is a historic house museum interpreting the life and legacy of Robert R. McCormick, former editor and publisher of the Chicago Tribune.  Hours are 10 am to 5 pm, Tuesday-Sunday, with visits by free guided tour.  Visit www.cantigny.org for more information and a complete schedule of Cantigny Park events.

Cantigny Park, part of the McCormick Foundation, will host three outdoor symphony concerts this summer.  Featured will be the Wheaton Symphony Orchestra on July 11; the DuPage Symphony Orchestra on July 25; and the West Suburban Symphony Orchestra on August 15.

“These concerts are a summer tradition at Cantigny,” said Matt LaFond, Cantigny Park executive director. “They are very popular, and many of our guests make a special night of it with elaborate picnic dinners.  It’s a touch of Ravinia right here in Wheaton.”

The themed concerts take place on the lawn outside the First Division Museum.  A large tent covers the orchestra stage but the audience is under the stars and towering oaks.  Concert guests are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs.

Tickets for the following performances are now on sale:

• Wheaton Symphony Orchestra
Saturday, July 11, 8 pm
“The 60s Show”

• DuPage Symphony Orchestra
Saturday, July 25, 8 pm
“Tchaikovsky Spectacular”

• West Suburban Symphony Festival Orchestra
Saturday, August 15, 8 pm
“Vive la France!”

Tickets for each concert are $10 in advance or $15 the day of show.  An order form is available online at www.cantigny.org or call 630 260 8162.

CENTRAL DUPAGE HOSPITAL DINNER WITH THE DOC

Free! Registration required, please call (630) 933-4234/ TTY (630) 933-4833.

Growth: Normal and Abnormal in the Pediatric Population

Jennifer Miller, MD, a pediatric endocrinologist from Children’s Memorial at CDH, will explain normal and abnormal growth patterns, the evaluation of growth problems and treatment options.

Wednesday, July 8, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Dinner Program
Arrowhead Golf Club, Wheaton

Naper Settlement debuts Prairie Palooza™

Climb aboard our Conestoga wagon and take a trip to Naper Settlement’s Prairie Palooza™, a celebration of Midwestern fun with hands-on activities like Try-It Stations for butter making and candle dipping. See special presentations on animals and bees, play Games on the Green and grind a little corn on Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through July 25 at the museum village, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville For a complete schedule of activities, visit our Web site at www.napersettlement.museum.

Sunday, July 5: Enjoy an old-fashioned cupcake walk and “Squirmin’ Herman the Worm,” the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners’ presentation about worm farming. Enjoy a free ice cream sundae, too.

Tuesday, July 14: See the fine art of soap making during a demonstration by Dragonfly Soap Works.

Sunday, July 19: The Good Old Toys tractor club will display a variety of tractors and engines. Tom Kuhn will showcase his “Portable Agricultural Museum” and tractor club members will bring their 90-year-old-plus hit-and-miss engines. The club, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, is composed of members who enjoy collecting and restoring the tractors that revolutionized farming in the 20th century. Enjoy a free ice cream sundae, too.

Friday, July 24: Rob Sula, field paleontologist with Paleo Presenters, will share stories about how archeologists piece together clues from archeological digs to solve mysteries.

These special presentations are included with admission, which is $8 adults, $7 seniors 62+ and $5.50 youth 4-17. Children 3 and under are free. For a complete list of activities, call (630) 420-6010 or visit www.napersettlement.museum.

Sundays at the Settlement

Enjoy a free ice cream sundae during Settlement Sundays July 5, July 19 and 26 and Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. On Settlement Sundays, admission to the historic museum village includes free sundaes with do-it-yourself toppings and a variety of hands-on, family-friendly activities and presentations during the Settlement’s open hours of 1 to 4 p.m. See high-flying Frisbee dogs on July 26 and Aug. 16. Admission is $8 adults, $7 seniors 62+ and $5.50 youth 4-17. Children 3 and under are free. For more information, call (630) 420-6010 or visit www.napersettlement.museum. Settlement Sundays are sponsored in part by the Daily Herald.

History comes to life at Naper Settlement, an outdoor museum village, located in downtown Naperville at 523 S. Webster St. Accredited by the American Association of Museums, Naper Settlement has 30 historic structures ranging from a rustic log cabin to an elegant Victorian mansion, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Open year round, for more information about hours and admission prices, visit www.napersettlement.museum or call (630) 420-6010.

Breakfast at the Center for History this 4th of July will be a new experience.  Visitors are welcome to enjoy Dunkin’ Donuts, coffee rather than the Stars & Stripes Belgium waffle topped with fruit which has been a tradition since 1990. Donuts and coffee will be served from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. after which they can relax on the lawn and watch the 4th of July parade travel down Main Street. 

The Center is located at 606 North Main Street, corner of Main and Lincoln.  Tickets, $3 each, will be sold the day of the event and will benefit the Center’s mission to inspire an appreciation of and preserve the heritage of Wheaton and its connection to national and world history.  Reservations are not necessary - just drop by and enjoy the 4th of July.

The Center for History’s main museum is located at 315 W. Front Street, 2nd Floor in Wheaton. 

While this site is not open on the 4th of July visitors are encouraged to visit at another time to experience the Center’s exhibits:  Fairways, Greens & Clubs; Disaster, Courage & Silence - The S.S. Eastland; and Answering the Call – America’s Military.  Museum hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Thursday and Friday noon to 5:00 p.m.  Often staff is busy presenting programs offsite which further reduce the open hours. The Center for History is a 501(c)(3) not for profit museum and education center supported by fees and donations. 

For information on exhibits and programs call 630-871-6601 or email info@wheatonhistory.com

Center for History - A Facility of the Wheaton Historic Preservation Council

Cantigny Park, part of the McCormick Foundation, will be alive with patriotic sights, sounds and activities for the whole family on Independence Day.  Events and parking will be free all day on July 4th.

Kids will love the inflatables, American flag tattoos, sack races and other games on the Cantigny Parade Field from noon to 3 pm.  They can even ring the Liberty Bell and sign the Declaration of Independence.  Also beginning at noon, the Robert R. McCormick Museum will host children’s activities on the south porch.

At 2 pm, Revolutionary War reenactors will lead a procession through the estate, with park visitors of all ages invited to march along behind them.  Decorated strollers, tricycles and scooters will add to the pageantry.

At 3 pm, the Southwest Community Concert Band will perform in front of the First Division Museum.  The band’s patriotic music was a big hit on July 4th last year so guests may want to stake out their places on the lawn early.  Folding chairs, blankets and picnics are welcome.

The First Division Museum and McCormick Museum will each be open from 10 am to 5 pm.  There is no admission charge at either museum.  A stroll through Cantigny’s spectacular gardens is another option to consider.

Cantigny also features a large public picnic area with a playground.  Food stands near the Parade Field will offer hot dogs, popcorn, chip and assorted beverages for sale.  The park’s restaurant, Le Jardin, will be open for lunch from 11 am to 2 pm, and Bertie’s Coffee Shop will operate from 9 am to 4:30 pm. 

Cantigny Park is open every day throughout the summer from 7 am to dusk.  A complete schedule of concerts and events is online at www.cantigny.org.

On Saturday, June 27th from 11:00am until 4:00pm Young’s Appliances with the help of Viking Range Company and Cabernet & Company of Glen Ellyn, will host a GRILL DEMO & WINE TASTING EVENT! 

Come and experience one of the finest outdoor grilling events using products by Viking Range.  Viking grill chef Jim Pagel will demonstrate techniques on a wide variety of items that can be cooked on outdoor cooking products.  In addition Cabernet & Company of Glen Ellyn will pair wines for tasting that will compliment the foods being created.  This event is perfect for the back yard enthusiast as well as landscapers and custom builders.  Everyone is welcome.

A very special offer will be in effect for this event, any Viking grills purchased during the event or within 5 days after the event will receive a 5% discount on any Viking Grill Product!  In addition, Cabernet & Company will give 10% off any wine order!  You must attend Saturdays event to receive these discounts.

Young’s Appliances is located at 500 Crescent Blvd, Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Please contact them at 630-469-2288 or at d.samuels@youngsappliances.com for more information.

Celebrate 17 Years with the Restor Healing Centre at their Patient Appreciation BBQ on Saturday, June 27, 2009 from 2-4pm. Bring your family, friends, and coworkers. Something fun for everyone!

• Where: Restor Healing Centre & Spa, 416 E. Roosevelt Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187
• When: Saturday, June 27th from 2-4pm
• RSVP Required by: Wednesday June 24th to (630) 682-5090.

Click here for a PDF flyer with more information.

Save the Date!

The Women in Business committee of the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce is presenting a half-day business workshop and expo featuring keynote speaker Maureen O’Brien. Join us from 11:30am to 5pm at the Hilton - Lisle/Naperville on Friday, October 9, 2009.

For more information on the Women in Business Expo, visit the Women In Business page on wheatonchamber.com or call the Wheaton Chamber at 630-668-6464.