WOOD DALE Community Newsletter July/August 2016 City of Wood Dale Working Together to Make Life Better

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SUMMER COMMUNTY EVENTS ! Family Entertainment Night National Night Out July 14 August 2 August 4, 11, 7 – 7:45 pm Wood Dale Police Department Wood Dale Library District Flea Market on the Farm Medieval Faire! August 7 July 16, 2 – 4 pm Wood Dale Historical Society Wood Dale Public Library Bark in the Park Ice Cream Social August 20 July 21, Wood Dale Park District 6 – 6:45 pm or 7 – 745 pm Wood Dale Public Library The Beach Closing Day August 21 Prairie Fest Wood Dale Park District July 28, 29, 30, 31 City of Wood Dale

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2 July/August 2016 City of Wood Dale Working Together to Make Life Better City of Wood Dale Important Dates

July July 4th: City Offices Closed July 7th: No Council Meeting July 11th: Streetscape Committee Meeting July 14th: Committee Meeting July 18th: Community Development Commission Meeting July 20th: Stormwater Commission Meeting July 21st: Council Meeting July 28th: No Committee Meeting July 28th-31st: Prairie Fest August August 1st: Streetscape Commitee Meeting August 4th: Council Meeting August 8th: O’Hare Noise Commitee Meeting August 11th: Commitee Meeting August 15th: Community Development Commission Meeting August 17th: Stormwater Commission Meeting August 18th: Council Meeting August 25th: No Committee Meeting September September 1st: Council Meeting September 8th: Committee Meeting September 15th: Council Meeting September 22nd: No Committee Meeting September 29th: No Meeting

TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Dates ...... 2 Public Works ...... 10 Wood Dale Fire Department . . . . 16. Mayor’s Letter ...... 3 Stormwater Committee ...... 11 Wood Dale School District 7 . . . . 17-20 Wood Dale Important Information . . . 4 Pool Safely ...... 12 Fenton Community High School 21-23 Clerk’s Corner ...... 5 Citywide Garage Sale ...... 13 Wood Dale Park District . . . . . 24-25 Prairie Fest ...... 6-7 Memorial Day Celebration . . . . 14-15 Wood Dale Public Library . . . . 26-32 Wood Dale Police Department . . . . 8-9

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Wood Dale Community Clean Ups

Dear Residents,

We had our first Salt Creek clean up in years on Saturday, April 23rd which was hosted by the Wood Dale Storm Water Commission . We would like to Thank all those residents and Commission members who took the time to come out and help. A special thanks to Steve Krych, who took the lead on this project. The Salt Creek clean up work was long overdue, now we need to continue this project moving forward. The pictures below show items pulled out from the creek banks.

We also need your help in keeping our community clean, the Council and I would like to encourage residents to keep trash and debris out of Salt Creek and please continue to keep all of Wood Dale clean for all residents to enjoy.

Also, please be courteous to your neighbors and keep your garbage cans hidden from their windows as well as the street which is against City Code .

Please also remember to monitor the health of any trees in your front or back yards . Dead trees should be removed.

Thank you, Nunzio Pulice

Save the Date Shape of Wood Dale Nov. 9th

City of Wood Dale • 630-766-4900 • www.wooddale.com 4 July/August 2016 City of Wood Dale Working Together to Make Life Better Irving Park Road Closure

July 5, 2016 to July 15, 2016 – Irving Park Road will be closed to thru traffic from Wood Dale Road to Front Street (East of the Rail Road). This road closure and detour will be set up by Metra for railroad crossing improvements.

Wood Dale Business Directory Now Available! Did you know that Wood Dale offers a diverse choice of local businesses where residents can fulfill virtually all of their shopping, entertainment, dining and service needs. This diversity is reflected in the business directory that is available on the City’s website (www.wooddale.com/ businessdirectory). The businesses are categorized to ensure that you can find exactly what you’re looking for. Don’t leave town. Be sure to check out the products and services provided by our local businesses before your next purchase because your investment counts! City of Wood Dale • 630-766-4900 • www.wooddale.comwww .wooddale com. City of Wood Dale July/August 2016 5 Working Together to Make Life Better Clerk’s Corner New Resident Information Online Services Addison Township Highway Department offers The City of Wood Dale website www wooddale. com. electronic recycling on the 2nd Saturday of every month provides these popular services: Streaming Video of April through November from 8am-12pm. City Meetings, Wood Dale Community and Business Freedom of Information Request Notification Program, and the City’s’ complete Residents and businesses wishing to review City Municipal Code . We welcome your, comments and documents can file a request for a Freedom of suggestions! Information Form with the City Clerk. All requests Vehicle Stickers for information are processed in accordance with the All vehicles which have license plates registered to Wood requirements of the Illinois Freedom of Information Dale addresses must purchase and display Wood Dale Act. Vehicle Stickers within 30 days of becoming a resident Register to Vote in Wood Dale . Contact the Finance Department for If you have not registered to vote or have changed more information 630-766-4900 . addresses, voter registration services are available at Waste Collections City Hall. Please bring two valid forms of identification The City sanitation services are provided by Republic and a utility bill proving residency. The registration is Services. Homes located West of Wood Dale Road located on the second floor of City Hall in the Clerk’s (except for Bristol Park) are picked up on Monday . Office. Homes located East of Wood Dale Road and Bristol City Government Park are picked up on Tuesday. Council meetings are held at 7:30 PM on the first and When your scheduled collection day occurs on one of third Thursdays of each month. Committee of the Whole the six following holidays; New Year’s Day, Memorial meetings are held at 7:30 PM the second and fourth Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day Thursdays of the month. and Christmas Day, your collection will be delayed by Community Development Commission meetings are one day . held at 7:30 PM on the third Monday of each month. Yard Waste The public is invited and encouraged to attend. Our garbage company Republic picks up yard waste All meetings are taped and broadcasted on local access weekly beginning the first Monday of April through the television channels 6/99 and can be viewed online. last Monday of November on your regularly scheduled WELCOME TO WOOD DALE! waste pickup day (Monday or Tuesday). Yard waste must be collected separately from household waste . For general information or questions, please call Residents can either place yard waste in brown bags, (630) 787-3709 . or a garbage can marked with a City yard waste sticker . For more information on how to obtain a yard waste sticker please call the Clerk’s Office at (630) 787-3709. Reminder Yard Waste is not Brush Pickup and it only accounts for small twigs, leaves, and grass trimmings. For bigger branch pickup please refer to our Citywide Brush program information . Recycling The City of Wood Dale contracts with Republic Services handle recycling . Recycling bins are emptied on the same day as refuse is collected . City of Wood Dale • 630-766-4900 • www.wooddale.com 6 July/August 2016 City of Wood Dale Working Together to Make Life Better

Prairie Fest 2016 Entertainment Guide THURSDAY, JULY 28TH RESIDENT APPRECIATION NIGHT Wood Dale residents are eligible for a $5.00 food voucher. Proof of residency is required. 6:00pm – 9:00pm: LESTER THE CLOWN 6:15pm - 7:45pm: CHICAGO BEARS MASCOT “Staley the Bear” 6:30pm – 8:15pm: Focal Point (Rock) 8:45pm – 10:30pm: In Session (Rock, Pop & Country) FRIDAY, JULY 29TH 6:00pm – 9:00pm: LESTER THE CLOWN 6:30pm – 8:15pm: Sonic 7 (Classic Rock from 70’s & 80’s) 9:00pm – 11:00pm: Kashmir (Led Zeppelin Tribute Band) SATURDAY, JULY 30TH 2:00pm – 3:00pm: Rick Lindy & The Wild Ones 2:00pm – 7:00pm: BINGO 3:00pm – 5:00pm: GLOWBY THE BUBBLER 3:00pm – 5:00pm: COLD BLOODED CREATURES (Jim Nesci – alligators, snakes, lizards, tortoises and more!) 3:00pm – 6:00pm: LESTER THE CLOWN BALLOON ART & FACE PAINTING 3:45pm – 5:00pm: Hillbilly Rockstarz (Country) 5:30pm – 6:45pm: Eliminator (ZZ Top Tribute Band) 7:30pm – 9:00pm: Modern Day Romeos (Motown, Classic Rock, 80’s, 90’s and 2000’s) 9:15pm – 9:35pm: FIREWORKS 9:45pm – 11:00pm: Hi Infidelity (Classic Rock) SUNDAY, JULY 31ST 2:00pm – 7:00pm: BINGO 3:00pm – 5:00pm: GLOWBY THE BUBBLER 3:00pm – 4:30pm: Generation (Arena Rock, Blue Eyed Soul) 3:00pm – 6:00pm: LESTER THE CLOWN BALLOON ART & FACE PAINTING 5:15pm – 7:15pm: 7th Heaven (#1 Festival Band) 8:00pm – 10:00pm: Heartache Tonight (An Eagles Concert Experience)

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Prairie Fest 2016 Information Same Location As Last Year! Prairie Fest will be held near the Wood Dale Junior High located at 655 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale, IL

This year’s Prairie Fest carnival will be provided by Windy City Amusements. Windy City Amusements has been providing fairs, festivals, and special events with complete carnival midways throughout Illinois and the greater Chicagoland area for more than three decades! They offer a variety of rides, games and concessions . Thursday, July 28th Resident Appreciation Night Wood Dale Residents may enjoy unlimited carnival rides on Thursday evening for $15.00/per person and a $5.00 food voucher/per person (proof of residency is required). Non-Residents may ride unlimited rides for a price of $25.00/per person on Thursday. Thursday passes are not available in advance and need to be purchased at the gates on Thursday evening. Mega Pass Information • SAVE $15 - $50 when you purchase on or before • Visit www.wooddale.com for more details. Mega July 22nd at midnight passes will be available for purchase online • SAVE $5 - $60 when you purchase on or before and at City Hall . July 27th at midnight • Regular Price - $65 after July 27th and at GENERAL FEST INFORMATION the event • ADMISSION & PARKING ARE FREE • No dogs allowed. Service animals are permitted. PRAIRIE FEST • No bicycles are permitted in the Fest. All bicycles must be properly secured at the bike racks at the opening of HOURS: the Fest . • No advertisements are allowed on public property Thursday, July 28th unless otherwise permitted . 6:00pm – 11:00pm • No public intoxication; please drink responsibly . Friday, July 29th • No outside food or drinks will be allowed in the Fest . • No coolers or containers will be allowed in the Fest 6:00pm – 11:00pm unless for medicinal purposes . • Inappropriate behavior may result in removal from Saturday, July 30th Fest and/or Police arrest. 1:00pm – 11:00pm • Information on parking, vendors, sponsorships and the full entertainment schedule is available at Sunday, July 31st www .wooddale .com For more information, please call City Hall at 1:00pm – 10:00pm (630) 766-4900 .

City of Wood Dale • 630-766-4900 • www.wooddale.com 8 July/August 2016 City of Wood Dale Working Together to Make Life Better Police Department SPECIAL OLYMPICS FUNDRAISER

As an ongoing tradition to support Special Olympics Illinois, on Friday, May 20th, the Wood Dale Police Department participated in an annual fundraiser. Officers from Itasca and Wood Dale sat on the roof of the Dunkin’ Donuts to call attention to and raise money for this very worthy cause. This year over $3,041.80 was raised for Special Olympic athletes, which is the largest amount ever raised at the Wood Dale location. THANK YOU to all who stopped by and contributed, and to all the wonderful Wood Dale volunteers who took out time from their day to assist with the fundraising effort . We would also like to send a special thank you to Savannah, who came by to help out. She will be participating as an athlete downstate – we wish her the best of luck!

Wood Dale Police Department 630-766-2060 Chief of Police Greg Vesta Deputy Chief of Operations Michael Rivas Deputy Chief of Investigations Ronald Murray Support Services Manager Craig Celia

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BIKE WITH A COP The Police Department hosted a “Bike With a Cop” event on Wednesday, VOLUNTEERS May 4th . Sergeant Piecuch NEEDED coordinated The Wood Dale Police the event, with Department is looking for assistance from Sergeant Wilson, volunteers to assist with Officers Nelson and Kreml. The sandbagging when needed . purpose of “Bike With a Cop” During major storms, the is to foster a closer relationship Public Works Department with our residents and children provides free sandbags to in the community, and to also residents who may need them . bring families out to enjoy some However, since these tend outdoor physical activities. The to be very heavy, individuals children in attendance all had fun are needed to help elderly participating in a bicycle obstacle residents place the bags course. Although it was a very chilly evening, they then joined Officers around their property . If you Kreml and Nelson on a 2.5 mile bike ride around the Wood Dale/Itasca are interested in getting your reservoir. Following the bike ride, everyone enjoyed ice cream and name on the volunteer list, participated in a raffle with prizes. please contact Craig Celia Wood Dale’s bike patrol unit will be providing additional patrol through at the Police Department at the streets, parks and neighborhoods of the city throughout the warmer ccelia@wooddale .com or months. Another “Bike With a Cop” event will be scheduled later in the 630 787. 3820. . summer . SENIOR LUNCHEON Each year the Wood Dale Police Department sponsors a luncheon for the Wood Dale Park District Senior group. This year’s event was held Wednesday, June 1st at the Park District. Chief Vesta addressed concerns and thanked the group for their continued support of the Police Department. Officer Jordan Anderson spoke about various scams to be cautious about . Mayor Pulice and Alderman Catalano were also in attendance to meet with their senior residents. A delicious Sweet Baby Ray’s lunch was served to “Wood Dale’s finest” seniors by the Chief and members of the Department who enjoyed the opportunity to interact with this great group of residents . City of Wood Dale • 630-766-4900 • www.wooddale.com 10 July/August 2016 City of Wood Dale Working Together to Make Life Better

Come join Wood Dale Police Department, your neighbors

Tuesday, August 2nd 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. .m. .m. 5:00-7:00 p 7:00-9:00 p Field between Pool & Police Dept. Wood Dale Water Park 404 N. Wood Dale Rd. 161 W. Commercial DJ, kid games, free ice cream, book mobile, Free pool admission & hot dogs Police & Fire vehicles, safety displays, bouncehouse & other activities BINGO STARTS AT 5:00

restaurant gift cards, and gas cards

Please bring a For further information, contact : Eileen Schultz 630/787-3811 nonperishable food item [email protected] Parking at pool & parking lot south of Police Station

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SafelySummer is finally upon us and the heat is on! Where there is fun in the sun, there must be safety as well. Make a splash with pool safety reminders. Installing a Pool: ABCs of Pool Safety: If you’re thinking about installing a pool this Pools are a fun way to cool off during the dog days of summer, here are some things to keep in mind: summer . Once a pool is installed, it is important to remember some key tips to ensure the fun lasts: PERMIT REQUIREMENTS: Any structure that contains water over 24-inches for recreational A. ADULT SUPERVISION – Never leave children bathing is a pool, which requires a permit before unattended . installation . B. BARRIERS – Put physical barriers and alarm RESTRICTING ACCESS: All pools must be devices in place. Fences are a building code completely enclosed by a fence or a barrier that is requirement but also consider pool covers/nets at least 4-feet in height . Gates must be self-closing and pool/door alarms. and self-latching. Where an above-ground pool C. CHEMICAL STORAGE – Store pool chemicals structure is used as a barrier or where the barrier out of reach of children. Always read and follow is mounted on top of the pool structure, the ladder manufacturer’s instructions for use . or steps shall be capable of being secured, locked up or removed to prevent access. D. DRAIN SAFETY – Don’t let anyone play on or near drains and ensure drain covers are properly ELECTRICAL SAFETY: Overhead power installed. Make sure everyone using the pool lines must be 10-feet from the edge of the pool; knows where the emergency shut-off switch is underground lines must be 5-feet away. A “ground located and how to use it . fault locking type” receptacle for the pool pump may be installed 6- to 10-feet from the edge E. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS – Take of the pool. This receptacle must be equipped water safety, CPR and first aid classes to be with an approved “in-use cover”. NO extension prepared for an emergency . cords are permitted. An electric permit is also required which should include manufacturer’s For permit assistance, contact Community specifications on the pool and pool equipment. Development at 630-766-5133 or 404 N Wood Pumps and heaters must be U .L . listed . Dale Road between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday .

City of Wood Dale • 630-766-4900 • www.wooddale.com 12 July/August 2016 City of Wood Dale Working Together to Make Life Better Public Works Flooding Flooding Safety: • Do not drive through a flooded area.More people drown in cars than anywhere else. Do not drive around barriers. • Do not walk through flowing water.Currents can be deceptive, and six inches of water can knock you off your feet. • Stay away from power lines and electrical wires. Electrical currents can travel through water. Electrocution is Property Protection The City of Wood Dale will the 2nd leading cause of death assist you by continually during floods. Measures: keeping ditches, streams • Watertight seals can be applied and inlets debris free to • Be alert to gas leaks. Turn to brick and block walls to improve flow capacity, and off the gas to your house prior protect against low level reduce the risk of flooding. to it flooding. If you smell gas flooding. dial 911, and have the Fire The City offers a service through Department respond. If you • Electrical boxes, furnaces, air NOAH so residents can monitor smell gas do not use lanterns conditioners, washers and Salt Creek water levels, at or anything with an open dryers should be moved to a 630-733-6624. Automated flame. higher floor. alerting by phone will be done when it reaches the flood level • Keep children away from • Move furniture and valuables of 674.5. The City would like to the flood waters, ditches, to a higher floor, and sand bag remind you that flood insurance culverts and storm drains. the exterior openings. The City is mandatory if you live in the will dispatch sandbags prior floodplain if you use a federally • Clean everything that has to the event in the following been flooded. regulated insured bank for locations: 136 Forest View, 232 mortgaging. Flood insurance • Do not use gas engines, Forest View, Potter St between information can be obtained at such as generators, or Edgebrook and Oakwood, and FloodSmart.gov., or charcoal fires indoors. 408 Grove St. 1-800-427-2419. FREE MULCH: Brush Removal Dates The City has free mulch available at The remaining dates are: July 18th, September 19th and 444 Potter St., located near the October 14th. Yard debris pick up runs April through intersection of Potter and Station. November, and will be picked up on your garbage day.

City of Wood Dale • 630-766-4900 • www.wooddale.com City of Wood Dale July/August 2016 13 Working Together to Make Life Better Stormwater Committee 12 Tips to Prevent Storm Water Pollution Remember to turn off your sprinklers when it rains to avoid water runoff; during winter runoff can freeze causing slippery conditions . Bag your pet’s waste–don’t just leave it there. Leaving pet waste on the ground increases public health risks by allowing harmful bacteria and nutrients to wash into the storm drain and eventually into local water bodies. Don’t apply pesticides, fertilizers motorcycle for leaks . Clean up at recycling facilities . and herbicides before it rains . spilled fluids with an absorbent Contrary to popular belief, the Don’t pump your pool water into material, don’t rinse the spills rain won’t help to soak these the storm drain pool chemicals into the storm drain . chemicals into the ground; it will can be hazardous to our creek only help create polluted runoff Don’t get rid of grass clippings habitats. Whenever possible, into our local creeks . and other yard waste by dumping drain your pool into the sanitary it or sweeping it into the storm sewer system where it can be Select native and adapted plants drain; this will cause depleted treated . and grasses that are drought oxygen for aquatic life. Instead, and pest resistant. Native plants Throw litter away in a garbage compost your yard waste . require less water, fertilizer, and can, not out your window . Recycle pesticides . When washing your car at home, what you can! wash with only water or use Reduce the amount of paved biodegradable soap and wash area and increase the amount of it on a lawn or other unpaved vegetated area in your yard. surface; better yet take your car to If you change your car’s oil, a professional car wash . don’t dump it on the ground or Don’t get rid of old or unused in the storm drain; dispose of it paint by throwing it down the properly at an oil recycling center . storm drain; dispose of paint and Check your car, boat, or other household hazardous waste

City of Wood Dale • 630-766-4900 • www.wooddale.com 14 July/August 2016 City of Wood Dale Working Together to Make Life Better Sales Tax Reduction Effective as of June 1, 2016 the sales tax rate has Get All Your decreased by 0.25% for retailers doing business in Wood Dale. This is due to the elimination of the sales tax for the DuPage Water Commission. Items Ready According to the Illinois Department of Revenue, this change will affect sales of general merchandise or items that are titled or registered by an To Sell! agency of Illinois state government and who are located within unincorporated DuPage County or any municipality served by the DuPage Water CITYWIDE Commission. What does this mean to retailers? If this applies to you, adjust your cash registers and computer programs to reflect the reduced rate. Refer to additional details at Illinois Department of Revenue (http://www.revenue.state.il.us/ Publications/Bulletins/2016/FY-2016-09.pdf). What does this mean to consumers? You will pay less in taxes for general merchandise The City of Wood Dale purchased through Wood Dale merchants, which means extra money in your pockets. is Holding Its Sign Code Amendments 2016 Annual Effective as of May 5, 2016 the City Council approved amendments to the Sign Code to provide Citywide Garage Sale opportunities for additional exposure for Wood Dale businesses. The following is a summary of the Friday-Sunday, changes approved: • Increased wall sign allowance based on the September 16th -18th setback of the building Sign-up starts online • Introduction of a tollway sign for properties along the Elgin O’Hare Expressway Monday, July11th • Increased number of times that temporary signs can be displayed Signs will be available • Expanded allowance to install branded Monday, Sept. 12th directional signage For more information about the Sign Code revisions, Maps will be available visit www.wooddale.com/citycode. Contact the Community Development Department at Thursday, Sept. 15th (630) 766-5133 with questions about these changes.

City of Wood Dale • 630-766-4900 • www.wooddale.com City of Wood Dale July/August 2016 15 Working Together to Make Life Better Wood Dale Celebrates Memorial Day “Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices.” — President Harry S. Truman The City of Wood Dale celebrates and honors those that have sacrificed their lives on Memorial Day with a parade and ceremony. This tribute would not be possible without the many volunteers and contributions from VFW Post 2149. Wood Dale thanks you for all that you do!

City of Wood Dale • 630-766-4900 • www.wooddale.comwww wooddale. .com 16 July/August 2016 Wood Dale Fire District Protection Through Prevention Wood Dale Fire District SERVICE AWARDS We would like to recognize the following Firefighters and thank them for their dedication and years of service to the Wood Dale Lt William Loch FF Mario Montaini FF Benjamin Brown Fire Protection District . Lieutenant William Loch has dedicated 15 years of service. FF Mario Montaini has dedicated 20 years of service. FF Benjamin Brown has dedicated 5 years of service. LIGHTNING SAFETY

Thunder and lightning storms happen all the time. Know what to do to keep you and your family safe when it does strike! FIREWORKS OUTDOOR SAFETY TIPS If you can hear thunder, you are within striking distance Each July 4th, thousands of people, most often children of lightning . Look for shelter inside a home, large building, and teens, are injured while using consumer fireworks. or a hard topped vehicle right away. Do not go under tall Despite the dangers of fireworks, few people understand trees for shelter . the associated risks - devastating burns, other injuries, fires, and even death. Leave fireworks to the professionals Stay away from windows and doors . Do not use consumer fireworks. Consumer fireworks If you are in or on open water, go to land and seek shelter include sparklers and fire crackers. The tip of a sparkler immediately . burns at a temperature more than 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit, which is hot enough to cause third-degree If a person is struck by lightning, call 9-1-1 and get medical burns. The safest way to enjoy fireworks is to attend a care immediately. Lightning strike victims carry no public display conducted by trained professionals. After electrical charge; attend to them immediately . Check their the firework display, children should never pick up breathing, heartbeat, and pulse . CPR may be needed . fireworks that may be left over, they may still be active. INDOOR SAFETY TIPS Wood Dale Fire District, 589 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale, IL 60191 Unplug appliances and other electrical items, like www.wdfd.org computers, and turn off air conditioners . If you are unable 630-766-1147 Non-Emergency Business to unplug them, turn them off . Stay off corded phones, 630-766-7156 Fax computers, and other electronic equipment that put you in Trustees: Ron Herff, Richard Lindahl, Sandy Meade direct contact with electricity or plumbing. Avoid washing Commissioners: Roy Sye, Norbert Litz, your hands, bathing, doing laundry, or washing dishes . Duane Southwick Your source for The Wood Dale Fire District holds monthly Trustee SAFETY Information Jul. 19 – Wood Dale Fire District Board of Trustees Meeting 7pm meetings on the third Tuesday of each month at www.nfpa.org/education 589 N. Wood Dale Rd. Aug. 16 – Wood Dale Fire District Board of Trustees Meeting 7pm

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Wood Dale School District 7 Early Childhood 543 N. Wood Dale Rd. Education Center Wood Dale, Illinois www.wdsd7.org Pre-K Follow Us on Twitter Principal: Ms. Connie Tadel @WDaleCurriculum Board of Education Birth to 3 Screenings: Joe Petrella, President Merilyn Daniels, Vice-President Supporting Our Araceli Botello, Secretary Youngest Learners at ECEC Carl Lange, Member The Early Childhood Center has been providing services for infants David Woods, Member Mary Fletcher-Gomez, Member and toddlers since 1987; just one year after the State of Illinois began to Todd Cox, Member offer early learning grants to school districts. There is strong research to demonstrate that supporting our youngest learners, as early as possible, Wood Dale School District 7 Mission Statement makes a significant difference in later outcomes for them. Research also We will collaborate with documents that children’s brains are being shaped and stimulated before all families to implement high birth and that by age 5 years, approximately 80% of a child’s brain is quality instruction and provide developed. It makes sense that the State Board of Education would see engaging learning experiences, the value of supporting high quality programming for the very young. empowering each student to reach their full potential, in a safe and ECEC offers the Born To Learn Curriculum through the Parent As supportive environment. Teachers Program to families that meet our criteria. Our program Administration offers free screenings to all families: (developmental, social/emotional, Dr. John Corbett, as well as hearing and vision screening). For families that qualify, the Superintendent youngsters receive two 1-hour home sessions that focus on a particular Dr. Merri Beth Kudrna, developmental area monthly. There is also a playgroup that is held Curriculum Director monthly and is open to the community . Please phone Elyce Boonstra or Mr. Abe Singh, Patti at ECEC for an appointment (630-694-1174) . Business Manager

July 11-August 5 – Summer School August 17 – School Board Meeting 7:30pm August 30 – JH 6th Gr Back to School Family August 9 – EC Developmental Screening 8am- August 19 – WV Teacher Meet & Greet 2pm Night 6:30pm-7:30pm 5pm August 22 – First Day of School Grades K-8 August 30 – Beginning Band Sign-Up Night 4-7pm August 9 – WV New Family Orientation & August 23 – OB Curriculum Night 6pm Building Tour 7pm August 31 – SOAR Family Orientation 7:45am- August 26 – EC Parent Orientation 8am-3pm August 11 – OB New Family Orientation & 8:30am August 29 – EC First Day of School Building Tour 6pm August 31 – JH 7th Gr Back to School Family August 30 – WV 5th Gr Bring Your Parents to August 16 – JH New Panther & Family Night 6:30pm-7:30pm School Night 7-8pm Orientation 11am & 5pm

Wood Dale School District 7 • 630-595-9510 • www.wdsd7.org 18 July/August 2016 Wood Dale School District 7 Strive for Excellence Wood Dale School District 7 OAKBROOK SCHOOL Grades K-2nd

Second graders at Oakbrook School had the opportunity to learn about resources in the community . In this unit of study, students gained knowledge about the business needs in their neighborhood, for instance a pet store, a family entertainment center, a sports center, a pastry shop and more . Students learned how to be an entrepreneur by collaborating with others. They were asked to create a plan which included: 1) a name for their business, 2) deciding to sell goods or services, 3) writing an advertisement, 4) developing a logo; 5) recording their own commercial. Students also had the chance to present their business to their classmates . Lastly, students explained how their business helped the community . Second grade Bilingual teacher, Mrs. Macias, wanted to take this further by inviting her students’ parents into the classroom to share information about their businesses with her students . Mrs . Macias’ idea was to help students gain a better understanding of how a real business operates . One of the parents that came to share her business with the class was Betty Escobar . Mrs . Escobar was proud and excited to speak about her business. She explained what she does, the services her business provides, what a typical day is like, and how her hard work and dedication has helped the company flourish. She also explained how the business helps society. It was evident that businesswomen and men wear many hats. She did a wonderful job helping the students develop a deeper understanding of how a business is run and how businesses help the community. WESTVIEW SCHOOL Grades 3rd-5th Principal: Mr. Al Buttimer For each of the last two years, Westview School has sponsored an opportunity specially designed for our female students in 5th grade: Girls on the Run! Students are invited to participate in the program based on teacher recommendations. The group aims to inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident, using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. Members of the club work together as a team to train to run a regional 5K (3.1 miles) race in the late spring. Along the way, faculty sponsors facilitate lessons that focus on having a positive self-image, developing confidence and assertiveness skills, as well as setting goals and designing a plan to meet their goals . During the last few months of school, the group meets during their lunch/recess period, as well as after school a few days per week. The group is led by Mrs. Kelly Marks, School Social Worker, and Mrs. Mariah Cericola, 5th Grade Teacher. Once the group is underway, members form a bond with one another with hopes of maintaining a network of support as they transition into adolescence . We are proud of our Girls on the Run and are eager to see where running may take them! To schedule a visit, or learn more about volunteering at Westview School, contact the school office at 630-766-8040.

Wood Dale School District 7 • 630-595-9510 • www.wdsd7.org Wood Dale School District 7 July/August 2016 19 Strive for Excellence Wood Dale School District 7 Wood Dale Junior High School Grades 6th-8th Principal: Shelly Skarzynski Celebrating 50 Years! Prominently hanging on the wall, in the entrance of our school, is a plaque commemorating our beginning in 1966 as the Wood Dale Jr . High . On the plaque are the names of individuals who had a grand vision and plan for our school and community . If they were to return to our school today, what would they say? Over the past 50 years, many of our children and their families from our community along with staff from the past and present have walked our halls, worked together, played together, struggled together, learned together and laughed together. The history of our school has been shaped by critical incidents, emotional events and profound accomplishments . If our walls could speak there would be many stories to tell . Over this school year, we want to gather our stories and celebrate our history and accomplishments . Some of our students and staff have begun by mail, phone, email or complete a brief online planning for Wood Dale Jr. High’s 50th anniversary form found on our school website at www .wd7 . and digging into the many pictures, trophies and org . We welcome our alumni to come to school and artifacts that reflect our history, but these only tell share their stories with our students through- out part of our story. Therefore, we are reaching out to the school year . You are our heroes and heroines all of our alumni . Whether you are a former student, from our school’s past who can inspire our students teacher, support staff, custodian, or administrator, and their stories for our future . Celebrate with us! we want to hear your story. Alumni can contact us

Wood Dale School District 7 • 630-595-9510 • www.wdsd7.org 20 July/August 2016 Wood Dale School District 7 Strive for Excellence Wood Dale School District 7 A message from the Superintendent: District 7 Parents – We Want To Work With YOU! For the last several years Wood Dale School District 7 has placed a greater emphasis on creating opportunities to build strong relationships between our staff and the families of our students. We will continue to focus on this goal during the 2016/17 school year. Some Facts: According to the National PTA, research shows that when parents are involved in their children’s education, the children are more likely to: • earn better grades . Dr. John W. Corbett Superintendent • score higher on tests . • pass their classes . • attend school regularly . • have better social skills. • show improved behavior. • be more positive in their attitude toward school. • complete homework assignments . • graduate and continue their education . Our Commitment To You: Our staff at District 7 staff has a responsibility to create an environment that will welcome and encourage families to become more involved. The District 7 staff will demonstrate a commitment to applying the National Standards for Parent/Family Involvement Programs that were developed by the National PTA. The standards are listed below: • Establish regular, meaningful communication between home and school . • Promote and support parenting skills . • Encourage active parent participation in student learning. • Welcome parents as volunteer partners in schools. • Invite parents to act as full partners in making school decisions that affect children and families. • Reach out to the community for resources to strengthen schools . As the new school year begins, I encourage all District 7 families and staff to commit to making family engagement a top priority. I invite all District 7 parents and guardians to get involved in their child’s education by attending parent education events provided by the school, as well as the PTO and Padres Undios. Additionally, there are numerous opportunities to volunteer within our district. Please contact your child’s teacher/school for more information on how you can be of assistance. We welcome your involvement! Are you interested in Your Child Becoming Bilingual? Wood Dale District 7 will begin to offer a Spanish Dual Language Program with students entering kindergarten in the fall of 2017-18. Any child in District 7 who will turn 5 before September 1, 2017 will be eligible to participate in this new program . If you would like more information, please contact Dr . Merri Beth Kudrna, Curriculum Director, at 630-595-9510 or email [email protected].

Wood Dale School District 7 • 630-595-9510 • www.wdsd7.org Fenton Community High School July/August 2016 21 To educate and inspire

Congratulations to the Fenton Community High School District 100 Fenton High School Class of 2016 1000 W. Green Street Bensenville, IL 60106 630-766-2500 www.fenton100.org Mission Statement The mission of Fenton High School is to educate and inspire each student to reach his/her fullest potential as a productive, lifelong learner and a responsible, respectful person by providing comprehensive, challenging, quality learning experiences in a supportive environment. Board of Education Mary Ribando, President David Vogel, Vice President Laura Wassinger, Secretary On Sunday, May 29, Fenton High School held commencement Nancy Gonzales exercises for the Class of 2016 . Fenton Scholar addresses were Susan Ralph delivered by Heena Amin and Elizabeth Gonzales. The Fenton Scholar David Shimanek Addresses are posted on the Fenton website at www.fenton100.org and Paul Wedemann a graduation photo album is posted to the Fenton Facebook Page. The Board of Education Class of 2016 leaves behind a legacy of completing 21,910.75 hours of The District 100 Board of Education community service. will hold a regular business meeting on Monday, August 29. District 100 meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. in the Special Recognition board room at Fenton Community High School. Parents and community Golden Apple members are invited to attend. Scholars of Illinois Administration Michael Privett was selected for the Dr. Gayle Wahlin, prestigious Golden Apple Scholars program Interim Superintendent after a rigorous selection process which Mr. James Ongtengco, Associate Superintendent/Principal included written essays, proof of academic Dr. Jill Kingsfield, Assistant excellence, letters of recommendation and Superintendent for Curriculum and an interview. Michael is one of just 200 Operations high school students selected in Illinois . Mr. Bruce Martin, Director of This program offers not only a scholarship Business Services/CSBO Michael Privett but four summer institutes to help prepare recipients for a career in teaching . Fenton Community High School • 630-766-2500 • www.fenton100.org 22 July/August 2016 Fenton Community High School To educate and inspire Fenton Community High School Army Class of 2016 ROTC Scholarship Scholarship Recipients Fenton High School truly appreciates the continued support of non- profit organizations, local businesses and school organizations that sponsored student scholarships . It is through their tremendous generosity and support that students have additional resources to help pursue their dreams .

ABC Bank Scholarship Fenton Education Academic Mohit Patel Association (FEA) Department Awards Armando Perez Scholarship Each year, Fenton faculty State Farm Scholarship Emma Butts members select a senior Giselle Villegas Elizabeth Obsnuk student(s) who exemplifies Bensenville Chamber of Fenton Padres Unidos the very best of each Commerce Scholarship Scholarship department. Elizabeth Gonzales Heena Amin Jossue Arzeta Applied Technology Ryan Fagan The Army ROTC scholarship Bensenville Lions Club Fred Lewis Scholarship Scholarship Gabriel Aranki Art is a prestigious four year full Aleksandra Brzys Spencer Franke Moriah Wheeler scholarship that allows talented Bensenville Rotary Club Joshua D. Schoon Business students to both train to become Scholarship Memorial Scholarship Ryan Fagan an officer in the army and attend Alana Johnsen Elizabeth Gonzales Drama Award Luis Maldonado Miller Family Brianna Dompke college as a civilian at the same Dulce Saenz Scholarship for the English Lowery Award time . Bensenville Rotary Club Sciences Elizabeth Gonzales Alf Logan Scholarship William Osorio Mohit Patel Elizabeth Gonzales Giselle Villegas Family and Consumer Dare to Dream Robert Varney Memorial Science Scholarship Scholarship Esmeralda Estrada Abril Rojas Michael Privett Mathematics Dulce Saenz Russell B. Dahl Love Heena Amin Dennis Knowles for Laces Memorial Andrew Lake Memorial Scholarship Scholarship Music Eric Lonergan Antonio Aguilera Band Izabella Jablonska Students for Students Spencer Franke Fenton Student Fenton High School Scholarship Choir Council Hosts Annual Bison Booster Academic Alana Johnsen Cindy Gomez Award Michael Kik Brianna Dompke Dulce Saenz Summer Blood Drive Heena Amin Physical Education Andrew Lake Wood Dale Chamber of Elizabeth Gonzales The Fenton Student Council Commerce/City of Wood Fenton High School Science will host a blood drive on Dale Scholarship Bison Booster Athletic Sebastian Oleksy Heena Amin Wednesday, July 27 from Scholarship Ava-Clare Steed Jessica Bango Jessica Bango 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Social Studies Alexus Petrella Samuel Sanders Ryan Fagan at Fenton High School . Monica Wedemann Rucha Shastri World Languages The drive will benefit the Fenton High School Michael Stewart Sebastian Oleksy Heartland Blood Center Music Booster Wood Dale Lions Club and details on registering to Scholarship Scholarship Brianna Dompke Rucha Shastri donate will be posted to the Spencer Franke Deanna Wiggin Fenton website at Cindy Gomez www .fenton100 .org . Georgio Moran

Fenton Community High School • 630-766-2500 • www.fenton100.org Fenton Community High School July/August 2016 23 To educate and inspire Fenton Community High School 2016 Fenton High School District 100 Board of Education Fenton Scholars Fenton High School is proud to announce the 2016 Fenton Scholars. This elite group of students finished their high school careers in the top 5% of the Fenton High School Class of 2016 .

Heena Amin Jessica Bango Maxwell Dausch Theresa Giordano Elizabeth Gonzales Izabella Jablonska University of Illinois Marquette University of Illinois College of Ohio State DePaul at Urbana-Champaign University at Chicago DuPage University University

Alana Johnsen Michael Kik Andrew Lake Sebastian Oleksy Mohit Patel Jake Piotrowski Northern Illinois University of Illinois University of Loyola Purdue University of University at Urbana Champaign Michigan University University Florida

Abril Rojas Dulce Saenz Rucha Shastri Ava-Clare Steed Augustana Beloit University of Illinois Earlham College College at Urbana-Champaign College Wood Dale Chamber of Commerce Annual Fundraiser The Wood Dale Chamber of Commerce will host its annual fundraiser on September 16 from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Salt Creek Golf Club. This year’s theme “A Little Bit of Country” will feature hors d’oeuvres, DJ, cash bar and silent auction. The cost to attend is $25/adults and $15/senior citizens. Proceeds from the event benefit the City of Wood Dale/Wood Dale Chamber Scholarship program. This year five Fenton Wood Dale Chamber Director, Barb McCauley presented five students received scholarships to pursue college or a Fenton students with scholarships during Fenton’s annual trade school . senior awards night. Fenton Community High School • 630-766-2500 • www.fenton100.org 24 July/August 2016 Wood Dale Park District Providing Unlimited Avenues

Tue, July 12 Free Hotel Transylvania Summer Tue, Aug 16 Movie Little Giants

8:15 pm Nights! Franzen Grove Park

Wood Dale Park District Summer Camps Start June 13th, Registration Is Now Open! Summer Funshine Camp 3yrs – Entering Kindergarten Sunsational Summer Camp Entering 1st – 5th Grades Teen Adventure Camp Entering 6th – 8th Grades Baton and Pom Pon Camp 4yrs and up Art Camp 1st – 4th Grades

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The Wood Dale Park District is pleased to welcome you to another swim season at “the Beach .” Pool Features • 25-yard L-shaped zero depth pool • Interactive playground that adds fun and provides children a convenient place to cool off • Two 129’ spiral water slides • Sand Volleyball Court, great for pick-up games • Volleyball net • Sand playground equipment area, perfect for toddlers and for sandcastle making and digging in the sand • Sand play area benches The Beach Special Events • Adult deck with heated spa Swim and Save with Wood Dale Bank & Trust • Large area for tanning Saturday, July 9 2:00 – 3:30pm • Full-service concession stand and concession Coin dive, giveaways, and more picnic area Dive In Movie (Movie TBD) • First Aid on the premises Friday, July 15 8:30pm Free for pool pass holders and $4 admission • Award-winning, licensed lifeguards Pass Holder Appreciation Day • Clean, supervised bathhouse with showers Saturday, July 30 10:30am – 12:30pm and coin lockers Private swimming, free drawings, free sno cones • Barrier Ropes National Ice Cream Sandwich Day Tuesday, August 2 Wood Dale Park District All regular ice cream sandwiches $1 Board of Commissioners National Night Out Tuesday, August 2 7:00 – 9:00pm President – Dorothy Lange Say Goodbye to Summer Vice President – Georgia Schroeder Sunday, August 21 Treasurer – Greg Stimpson Free coupon for pop/chips Secretary – Denice Sbertoli Commissioner – Rick Pokorny

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Wood Dale Public MEDIEVAL Library District Building Brighter Horizons FAIRE! 520 N. Wood Dale Road Wood Dale, IL 60191 All Ages from 1 to 100 630-766-6762 Saturday, July 16 Fax: 630-766-5715 2 – 4 pm www.wooddalelibrary.org Contact the Board of Trustees: Spend a lazy summer [email protected] afternoon enjoying a Board of Trustees: Medieval Faire right here Barbara Dunn in Wood Dale! Learn about President a knight’s weapons, see a Jeanna Matuszewski sword fight, learn about Vice President the ancient practice of Lynnette Zaremba falconry, enjoy the jester’s Secretary show and take in some Maddalena Sparacio music . Come in costume Treasurer if you want to immerse Kristy Norris yourself in the time period . Trustee Mark Winger There will be plenty of Trustee photo opportunities for the whole family! Library Director Yvonne Bergendorf Schedule 2 – 2:30 pm 2:30 – 3 pm 3 – 3:30 pm 3:30 – 4 pm Contact Staff : of Events [email protected] Weapon Show Squire Sword Fight Knights Walking KNIGHTS Competition Falcon Show Interact Falcon Show Falcon Show FALCONER with Falconer Library Hours: Monday – Thursday 10 am – 9 pm JESTER Welcome! Jester Show By Knights Jester Show Friday & Saturday 10 am – 5 pm Under Canopy Walking Under Canopy Walking Sunday* 1 pm – 5 pm MUSICIAN Musicians Musicians *From Labor Day to Memorial Day LADY JOAN Pictures! Pictures! Walk Faire Pictures! Wood Dale Public Library District • 630-766-6762 • www.wooddalelibrary.org Wood Dale Public Library District July/August 2016 27 Building Better Horizons Adult Workshops & Events Drop In and From Farm to Watch the Table Olympics Thursday, August 4 – 22 August 18 at 7 pm 7 – 8:30 pm Use tomatoes, when streaming available herbs, and other locally grown Drop in and watch the Olympics food to make something delicious . on the big screen during library Chef Dave Esau will discuss the benefits of eating local and hours . putting a face to your food . He will demonstrate poached chicken Handmade with sage dumplings, tomato and with Vicki eggplant roulade, and potato and & Yvonne brisket hash. Samples provided, Friday, recipes shared . Registration is August 19 required. at 7 pm Get Off Your Ice Cream Come and enjoy the last few days Buts! of summer with other crafters and Thursday, would-be crafters as we create an August 25 at 7 pm Social end of the summer craft . Program “I was going to Family cost is $10 . do that last week – but...” Thursday, July 21 Discover 3 easy-to-remember 6 – 6:45 pm & 7 – 7:45 pm The World keys that will give you tools to Celebrate reading with Uncle the Veterans conquer procrastination. Once Harry’s ice cream! You Made you take this class, you’ll have choose the 6 or 7 pm session Wednesday, time left over for things you – whatever works with your August 17 at 7 pm really WANT to do. family’s schedule. Everyone who wants to have ice cream Dr . Samuel Adults, Add at these sessions MUST BE Mitrani, a history Color to Your INDIVIDUALLY registered; professor at COD, gives an World! informative presentation on the anyone not registered may Saturday, consequences of the Civil War, enjoy an ice cream sandwich. August 20 and discusses why the War built a This is a joint Adult and Youth 2:30 – 4 pm Services event celebrating world so different from Summer Reading! the one veterans wanted Have you heard about the new to create . craze of adult coloring? Join us for an afternoon of coloring Smile! Attendance at a Wood Dale Public and aromatherapy, and reduce Library program or event constitutes consent to be your stress and anxiety with this photographed for possible use on our website, or in other relaxing activity. Coloring sheets promotional material. If you do not wish your image to and supplies will be provided. be published, please notify a member of the library staff Drawing at the end of the before the program begins. program .

Wood Dale Public Library District • 630-766-6762 • www.wooddalelibrary.org 28 July/August 2016 Wood Dale Public Library District Building Better Horizons Books, Books, and More Books Georgia’s Adult Book Club Author Visit Necessary Lies by Diane Chamberlain Tuesday, July 19 at 7 pm In 1960’s North Carolina, social worker Jane Forrester is tasked with recommending poor and unfit clients for sterilization. However, she soon becomes emotionally invested in the lives of her clients.

Brooklyn Cook County by Colm Toibin I.C.U. by Dr. Cory Tuesday, August 16 at 7 pm Franklin A young woman leaves her family Friday, July 22 at 7 pm behind in Ireland and immigrates to Brooklyn in the 1950’s to begin a new Join the Library in welcoming author Dr . Cory life . Franklin as he discusses his book, Cook County ICU . Dr . Franklin spent 25 years as the director of intensive care at Cook County Hospital. He will History Pages Book discuss unforgettable patients and odd cases . Discussion Klub Książki – Marching Home: Union Veterans and Their Unending Polish Book Discussion Civil War Tuesday, August 16 at 7 pm by Brian Matthew Jordan At the Art Gallery Kafe, Wednesday, July 27 at 7 pm 127 Front Street, Wood Dale In the aftermath of the deadliest war in Szum by Magdalena Tulli. Books will be read and discussed in the American history, the victorious Union soldiers found Polish language . Copies of books are overcoming the pain and trauma of their wartime available at the Wood Dale Public Library. experiences proved an immense hurdle to their reintegration into society .

Mystery Lovers’ Pizza Night Tuesday, July 26 at 7 pm Have a slice of pizza while discussing Ashley Weaver’s Murder at the Brightwell, a delightful mystery in which murder invades polite society and romance springs in unexpected places. A gift card to the White Cottage Pizzeria will be drawn from the book discussion participants .

Wood Dale Public Library District • 630-766-6762 • www.wooddalelibrary.org Wood Dale Public Library District July/August 2016 29 Building Better Horizons Books, Books, and See what your Wood Dale Library card can do! More Books cont . Are you planning your summer vacation or thinking about that winter get away? The Library has some new eServices that can help you plan Book Club Express that perfect vacation. All of this planning information is available to you from the comfort of your home with your Wood Dale Library card Get your coffee, pick-up at www .wooddalelibrary org. . school supplies or groceries, and get in a little “me” time chatting with friends about Global Road Warrior life and books without the Global Road Warrior features countries guilt . Join the Wood Dale from around the world and offers an online Public Library at the Target travel guide. Whether you need to find out Starbucks, 401 W Irving Park what immunizations you would need to Rd, Wood Dale IL 60191 for enter a country or tipping recommendations when you eat at a diner in the discussions . Copies of the Tennessee or a French restaurant in Paris, you’ll find the answers here. books will be available at the Wood Dale Public Library . AtoZ World Travel A to Z World Travel online database provides travel information for over 150 world cities. Circling From Auberdeen in the United Kingdom to the Sun Zurich in Switzerland you will find information on the perfect city to by Paula visit. McLain Wednesday, July 20 AtoZ the USA 7:30 – 8:30 pm Is your perfect vacation a road trip to Transporting readers to Disney World? Learn about the states you colonial Kenya in the 1920s, will travel though with this eService that Circling the Sun brings offers facts about all 50 states . Print off a crossword puzzle for each to life the fearless and state you will pass through and let the kids occupy some of the travel captivating woman, Beryl time learning about that state . Markham .

AtoZ World Culture Me Talk Whether you would like to attend a tulip Pretty festival in Amsterdam or an art fair in Paris One Day or perhaps a soccer game in Sydney you can by David find information on these events in this eService. Sedaris Wednesday, August 17 AtoZ Maps Online 7:30 – 8:30 pm Don’t have any vacation plans but love The bestselling collection of geography or love to travel. Look at this essays by American humorist eService and view all sorts of maps from David Sedaris. around the world. Whether it is a topographical, environmental, historical or a weather map, they are all here .

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Reservations are necessary for Technology Training** Computer Classes. Basic computer Tuesdays in July July 5, 12, 19, 26 skills are recommended. 2 pm, 2:30 pm, 3 pm, 3:30 pm Introduction to Windows 10 Fridays in July July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Saturday, July 16 10 am, 10:30 am, 11 am, 11:30 am 10:30 – Noon Join us for an overview and introduction Tuesdays in August to Windows 10 . We’ll discuss upgrading, August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 new features, navigating and using the new 2 pm, 2:30 pm, 3 pm, 3:30 pm operating system, and more . Participants are welcome to bring their own laptops to the class . Fridays in August August 5, 12, 19, 26 Excel Basics 10 am, 10:30 am, 11 am, 11:30 am Saturday, July 23 10:30 – Noon Saturdays July 9 & August 6 Forty percent of business jobs require 10 am, 10:30 am, 11 am, 11:30 am knowledge of Excel . Create a basic spreadsheet, enter data, and practice simple calculations and **Other times available upon request. formulas in this class . Excel Formulas & Functions Saturday, August 20 10:30 – Noon Practice using formulas and functions in Excel including averages, minimum and maximum values, data analysis, and loan payment Lifelong Learning Online calculation . Is your teen taking the SAT or ACT as they Craigslist 101 prepare for their college applications? Gale Courses can help them master the reading, Saturday, August 27 writing, English, and science questions on the 10:30 – Noon ACT and new SAT when they take the SAT/ACT Looking for a job, an apartment, or someone to Prep Course Part 1. SAT/ACT Prep Course buy your old couch? Craigslist can help! Learn Part 2 focuses on the math questions on the ACT how to use this free online classified ads website and new SAT. Or you can try one of the other 300 to buy and sell goods, apply for jobs, and much instructor-led six-week courses offered 24/7 with more . your Wood Dale Library card . Sessions begin July 13 and August 17. For those students who procrastinate, the Library Registration is strongly encouraged for all also offers Testing & Education Reference Center Library programs unless otherwise noted. that has practice tests for the ACT and SAT that Register online at www.wooddalelibrary.org, by you can take in an evening. visiting the Library, or by calling 630-766-6762.

Wood Dale Public Library District • 630-766-6762 • www.wooddalelibrary.org Wood Dale Public Library District July/August 2016 31 Building Better Horizons Youth Services Workshops & Events Great Thursday Night READ FOR Events for One and For All! THE WIN! SUMMER FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT NIGHTS READING SCALES & TALES TRAVELING ZOO PROGRAM Family Summer readers are in the seventh inning stretch Thur., July. 14, and still going strong! Our summer reading 7 – 7:45 pm program line-up is very competitive this year, Calling all animal lovers! Beth including lots of STEM activities. We all have will bring a variety of live heard about the summer slump -- children can animals to the Library . Children lose reading skills if they don’t continue reading will have an opportunity to touch throughout the summer . Well, that applies to math many of the animals . Some of the animals that may and science skills too . Beat the summer slump by visit include Buo the Barn Owl, Fink the Dancing Reading to Win this summer . Ferret, and Xena the Two Toed Sloth. Register early for this program; it will fill up fast! MOBILE LIBRARY GETTING EXCITED SUMMER SCHEDULE ABOUT SCIENCE Family June 14 – August 12 Thur., Aug. 4, Tuesday: 10 am to Noon at Wood Dale Park District 7 – 7:45 pm 3 to 4 pm at Oakbrook School Go on a journey of discovery 6 to 7 pm at Georgetown Club House with Steve Belliveau, who will use his amazing Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: science demonstrations to get everyone excited 10 am to Noon at Target about science . His shows exhibit the principles of science in large-scale demonstrations, often with See our Website for activity details. audience participation . FREE LUNCH & SNACK ANIMAL QUEST Family Monday through Friday, July 1 – July 29, Thur., Aug. 11, except Monday July 4 7 – 7:45 pm Monday through Friday, August 1 – 12 Animal Quest delivers a fun, This summer the Library is partnering with the exciting, and informative Northern Illinois Food Bank to provide free lunches animal presentation for the whole family. Their and snacks for children at the Library . Lunches animals are used to being handled, so they will be in the large auditorium from 12:30 – 1 and encourage everyone to get up close and touch the snacks will be available between programs in the animals . You will learn about and meet a wide craft room sometime between 3:30 – 4:30. range of animals at this program!

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Program & Description AGE / LIMIT DATES TIME Active Play – Play group games and activities 4-7 yrs/35 July 11, 18, 25, August 1 & 8 11 – Noon Math Club Jr. – Have fun with math games 5-8 yrs/24 July 11, 18, 25, August 1 & 8 1:30 – 2:15 pm STEAM Crafts – Crafts inspired by science, math, or 4-7 yrs/24 July 11, 18, 25, August 1 & 8 3 – 3:30 pm engineering

MONDAY Spanish Story Time – Story time fun in Spanish 3-7 yrs/25 July 11, 18, 25, August 1 & 8 6 – 6:30 pm Games For the Win – We’ll play various board games and 6-8 yrs/24 July 12, 19, 26, August 2 & 9 1 – 2 pm card games Easy Peasy Loom Knitting – Learn to make scarves, hats 8-18 yrs/24 July 12, 19, 26, August 2 & 9 2:30 – 5 pm and more using loom knitting Polish Story Time – Story time fun in Polish 3-7 yrs/25 July 12, August 9 6 – 6:30 pm Teen Book Club – Read Between Shades of Gray by Ruta 11-18 yrs/15 July 19, August 2 7 – 7:30 pm Sepety for June’s Book Discussion Teen TAB – Do you want a say in making the Library a better 11-18 yrs/15 July 26, August 23 7 – 7:30 pm

TUESDAY place for teens? Join our first TAB meeting Mobile Library Event – Story time and active games 3-3:30 Families July 12, 19, 26, August 2 & 9 3 – 4 pm at Oakbrook school, then browse and pick books Mobile Library Event – Pajama Story Time 6-6:30 pm at Families July 12, 19, 26, August 2 & 9 6 – 7 pm Georgetown Club house, then browse and pick books Toddler Time – Parents and children participate in story 24-36 mths/20 July 13, 20, 27, August 3 & 10 10:30 – 10:50 am time activities geared to foster reading readiness Stories & Movement – An active story time combining 3-7 yrs/35 July 13, 20, 27, August 3 & 10 11:15 am – Noon books, stories and movement activities Science Mentors – Learn a science project and then help a 11-18 yrs/24 July 13, 20, 27, August 3 & 10 1:30 – 3:00 pm younger child with that same project Mad Science Club – Learn about science with fun projects 6-9 yrs/24 July 13, 20, 27, August 3 & 10 2 – 2:45 pm Teen Craft – Make crafts that any teen would enjoy 11-18 yrs/20 July 13, 20, 27, August 3 & 10 3:30 –-4:15 pm WEDNESDAY Family STEM Drop In – Parents & Child explore a STEM 5-10 yrs/24 July 13, 20, 27, August 3 & 10 5:30 – 7:30 pm activity that takes 30 min. Baby Time – Parents and children participate in story time 12-24 mths/17 July 14, 21, 28, August 4 & 11 10:30 – 10:50 am activities to encourage the love of books Math Club – Have fun with math games for older children 9-12 yrs/ 24 July 14, 21, 28, August 4 & 11 2 – 2:30 pm STEAM Art – Explore hands on math, science or engineering 7-10 yrs/24 July 14, 21, August 4 & 11 3:30 – 4 pm crafts Family Entertainment Nights – 6/16 Popeye & Sailor Dog Family/100 July 14, 21, August 4 & 11 7 – 7:45 or 8 pm Show, 6/23 Sandi Sylver Ventriloquist, 6/30 Great Scott’s

THURSDAY Magic for the Win, 7/14 Scales & Tales Traveling Zoo, 7/21 Ice Cream Social at 6 – 6:45 pm or 7 – 7:45 pm, 8/4 Getting Excited About Science, 8/11 Animal Quest Toddler Play – Enjoy group games as they learn the social 2-4 yrs/20 July 1, 15, 22, 29, August 5 & 12 10:30 – 10:50 am skills needed to play with others Story STEM – Story time with STEM connections 4-7 yrs/24 July 1, 15, 22, 29, August 5 & 12 11:15 – Noon Shake, Rattle & Roll – We’ll play various board games and 8-12 yrs/24 July 1, 15, 22, 29, August 5 & 12 1 – 2 pm card games FRIDAY Afternoon Movie – Enjoy a movie on a hot afternoon in the 7-14 yrs /24 July 1, 15, 22, 29, August 5 & 12 2:30 – 4:30 pm cool Library Medieval Faire! – Enjoy presentations by two knights, Family July 16 2 – 4 pm a falconer, jester, musician and take your picture with

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www.wdfd.org (630) 860-8621 (630) 766-4900 (630) 766-1147 City of Wood Dale City of Wood www.fenton100.org www.wooddale.com Fenton High School Wood Dale Fire District Dale Fire Wood Harvest Fest September 11 September 11 September 24 Festravaganza City of Wood Dale City of Wood September 16, 17, 18 FHS Fine Arts Festival FHS Fine Wood Dale Park District Wood City-Wide Garage Sale City-Wide Wood Dale Historical Society Wood Looking for more information on an event listed? Please call or visit: Looking for more CITY OF WOOD DALE 404 N. Wood Dale Road Wood Dale, IL 60191 Working Together To Make Life Better

City Hall Hours Helpful Local Phone Numbers Monday – Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Fire Non-Emergency 766-1147 Mayor: Nunzio Pulice Police Non- Emergency 766-2060 630-595-8545 Police 9-1-1-Emergency 9-1-1 [email protected] City of Wood Dale 766-4900 City Clerk: Shirley J. Siebert Addison Township 530-8161 630-787-3708 Attorney General - Chicago 1-312-814-3000 [email protected] Better Business Bureau 1-312-832-0500 Treasurer: Sandra L. Porch Building Department 766-5133 630-595-8923 Chamber of Commerce 595-0505 [email protected] COMCAST 1-866-594-1234 Aldermen (Effective May 7, 2015): Ward 1: Peter A. Jakab COM ED Outages 1-800-334-7661 708-557-2686 Curb-to-Curb Transit Service 350-8161 [email protected] Dial-a-Ride 787-3763 Gandolfo "Randy" Messina 630-962-0398 DMV-Lombard 629-8305 [email protected] DuPage County 407-6500 Ward 2: Roy Wesley DuPage Forest Preserve Information 933-7200 630-595-7560 [email protected] Fenton High School District #100 766-2500 Art Woods Fire Prevention Bureau 766-6022 630-886-5163 Food Pantry Wood Dale 766-1805 [email protected] Garbage Customer Service 1-847-981-0091 Ward 3: Antonino “Tony” Catalano 630-350-9646 Health Department 682-7400 [email protected] IDOT Irving Park Maintenance 1-847-705-4000 "Sonny" Sorrentino J.U.L.I.E. 1-800-892-0123 630-616-1603 [email protected] Library (Wood Dale Public) 766-6762 Ward 4: Mike Susmarski Metra Service 312-322-6777 630-956-1600 NICOR 1-888-642-6748 [email protected] Post Office 766-0504 Eugene Wesley 630-373-3114 Public Works 350-3530 [email protected] Report Plane Noise (www.oharenoise.org) 1-800-435-9569 This newsletter is published by the City of Wood Dale School District #4 628-2502 every two months. Its purpose is to provide a single source of information for residents living in this area. The School District #7 595-9510 Community newsletter is produced in a collaborative effort by all 5 taxing bodies of Wood Dale to provide School District #88 530-3988 residents with information about the community. Social Security Office- Bloomingdale 1-800-772-1213 Scan this code to visit the City of U.S. Post Office General 1-800-275-8777 Wood Dale website. Download a free Utility Billing 766-5228 QR-Code reader to scan and read mobile Water/Wastewater 350-3542 barcodes at: http:// Willowbrook Wild Life Center 630-942-6200 www.mobile-barcodes. Wood Dale Park District 595-9333 com/qr-code-software Wood Dale Road Maintenance 407-6920