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Economic Forum with Congressman Peter Roskam, during a Combined Chambers of Commerce Breakfast
8 - 10 a.m., Alta Villa Banquets, 430 N. Addison Road
$15/member; $20/non-members
For reservations call 630-543-4300.
 

Corduroy: Read for the Record
11:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m., Addison Public Library, 4 Friendship Plaza
Readers across the nation will try to set a world record for the number of people reading the same book at the same time.
Following the 11:30 a.m. reading, children will have the opportunity to make Corduroy the Bear crafts.
Children under 10 must be supervised by a parent or approved care giver 16 years of age or older.
For more information, call the Ask Here Desk, (630) 458-3338.

Hat and Coat: Reflections of a Photojournalist
7 p.m., Addison Public Library, 4 Friendship Plaza
Jerry Tomaselli, photographer for the Chicago Sun Times, will share more than 20 years of memories and the dramatic photos behind them.
Register at the Adult Services Desk, 630-458-3320.

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Wii Games for Teens
3 - 4:30 p.m., Addison Public Library, 4 Friendship Plaza
Teens in grades 6-12 will enjoy Wii games open play, and there will be snacks.
For more information, contact the Teen Desk, 630-458-3319.

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Drop-In Chess Club
10 - 11 a.m., Addison Public Library, 4 Friendship Plaza
Chess players of all ages and skill levels are invited to play. Children under the age of 10 years must be supervised by a parent or adult care giver 16 years of age or older.

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7th Annual Pop the Clutch Car Show
10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Addison Trail High School, 213 N. Lombard Road
8 classes, trophies, raffle, food, drinks, music
Call Joe Mahoney 628-2606
 

Village of Addison Founders' Day Parade, presented with the Medinah Shriners
1 p.m., Lake Street from 6th Avenue to Kennedy Drive

Village of Addison Fall Fest, sponsored in part by Green Meadow Shopping Center
2 - 7 p.m., Friendship Plaza
Lots of activities for the whole family
Costume contest for children in various age groups and categories
For schedule of events, click here.

Founders Day: A Look Back at Addison
3 p.m., Addison Public Library, 4 Friendship Plaza
Three long-time Addison residents—Marie Ahrens, Jim Krage, and Pearl Morris—will tell stories about how it used to be when there were only 400 residents in Addison and the library first opened.
Questions and stories from the audience will be encouraged.
Following the presentation, take a quiz about Addison, and find answers to the quiz and refreshments at the Addison Historical Museum.
Register at the Adult Services Desk, 630-458-3320.

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Book Discussion: Jeannette Wall’s The Glass Castle
7 p.m., Addison Public Library, 4 Friendship Plaza
Contact Adult Services, 630-458-3320.
Copies of the book are available for checkout.

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Multi-Chamber Progressive Luncheon
11:00 a.m.,  Registration, 11:45 a.m., Networking, Glendale Lakes Golf Club, 1550 President Street, Glendale Heights
Members from: Addison, Bloomingdale Carol Stream Glendale Heights and Itasca
$25 ACCI Members; $30 Non-Members
Reservations required; call 630-543-4300.

Middle School Book Group
4 - 5 p.m., Addison Public Library, 4 Friendship Plaza
Listen to selections from a new paperback book, check out new selections for middle schoolers, do an activity related to the book, and enjoy snacks.
Register at the Teen Desk, 630-458-3319.

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Crazy for Chapters
4-5 p.m., Addison Public Library, 4 Friendship Plaza
Participants begin reading Margaret Peterson Haddix’s Dexter the Tough.
Each child receives a copy of the book to finish at home.
Registration begins September 27 in the Children’s Department, (630) 458-3338.

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"Meet Catherine" – author Catherine Ryan Hyde, Pay It Forward
10 a.m., Addison Trail High School, 213 N. Lombard Road; no registration needed.
7 p.m., Addison Village Hall rotunda, 1 Friendship Plaza; registration required at the Addison Public Library.

Eid Party
11 a.m.-12 noon, Addison Public Library, 4 Friendship Plaza
Stories, games, crafts, music, refreshments, and prizes. Register beginning September 27, at the Ask Here Desk, 630-458-3338.
Children under the age of 10 must be supervised by a parent or care giver 16 years of age or older.

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Pokemon Battle Tournament
2-3 p.m., Addison Public, 4 Friendship Plaza.
Kids will be divided into two groups: 5-7 and 8-10 year olds. There will be time for trading between games.
Registration begins September 27 at the Ask Here Desk, (630) 458-3338.
Space is limited to 20 players.
Children under 10 must be accompanied by a parent or approved caregiver who is 16 years of age or older.

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Scrimp or Splurge: Decorating on a Budget
7 p.m., Addison Public Library, 4 Friendship Plaza
Discover the latest decorating trends and learn smart, money-saving tips.
Register at the Adult Services Desk, 630-458-3320.

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Fine Arts Showcase
7:30 p.m., Addison Trail High School, 213 N. Lombard Road
Call 630-628-3100

Where the Sidewalk Ends
7 - 7:45 p.m., Addison Public Library, 4 Friendship Plaza
As part of Addison Reads, the American Eagle Theatre Company will present  this entertaining musical version of Shel Silverstein’s classic.
Tickets are available beginning Saturday, October 4.
For more information contact the Ask Here Desk, 630-458-3338. Children under 10 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or an approved caregiver who is 16 years of age or older.

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Open House for 6th, 7th and 8th grade students & parents
7 p.m., Driscoll Catholic High School, 555 N. Lombard Road
Learn more about the curriculum, have a chance to meet with faculty and coaches and to learn about the over 20 extracurricular activities Driscoll Catholic has to offer.

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Drop-in Craft: Halloween
11 a.m.-12 noon and 2-3 p.m., Addison Public Library, 4 Friendship Plaza
Most crafts can be completed in 10-20 minutes.
Children under 10 must be supervised by a parent or approved care giver 16 years of age or older.
For more information, call the Ask Here Desk, (630) 458-3338.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl Tourney
2 - 4 p.m., Addison Public Library, 4 Friendship Plaza
Teens in grades 6-12 can show off their best Super Smash Bros. Brawl skills.
Registration is not required.

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Treasures from Your Attic
1:30 p.m., Addison Public Library, 4 Friendship Plaza,
Bring a potential treasure that you have in your home or purchased at a garage sale or flea market for antiques appraiser Grace Carolyn Dahlberg to identify.
Each person is limited to one item.
Stamps, coins, and weapons will not be appraised. Register  at the Fiction Desk, (630) 458-3320.

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Friends of the Addison Public Library
7 p.m., Addison Public Library, 4 Friendship Plaza.
If you are interested in becoming a Friend or just learning more, leave a message at 630-458-3328. A member of the Friends will return your call.

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"How Much is Your Business Worth?", a luncheon seminar by the Addison Chamber of Commerce & Industry
11:30 a.m. registration; noon lunch, Medinah Shrine Center, 550 Shriners Drive
Reservations required; call 630-543-4300

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"A Midsummer Night's Dream," a student production
7:30 p.m., Driscoll Catholic High School, 555 N. Lombard Road
Tickets $7/adults; $5/student; call 630-543-6310.

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Fall Vendor Sale
9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Addison Presbyterian Church, 233 N. Mill Road

Halloween Party
2 - 3 p.m., Addison Public Library, 4 Friendship Plaza
Enjoy an afternoon of stories, games, and crafts just for Halloween. Everything will be fun rather than scary so kids can come and enjoy the tricks and the treats.
Children wearing costumes enter a drawing for a special prize.
Register at the Ask Here Desk, 630-458-3338.
Children under the age of 10 must be supervised by a parent or care giver 16 years of age or older.

"A Midsummer Night's Dream," a student production
7:30 p.m., Driscoll Catholic High School, 555 N. Lombard Road
Tickets $7/adults; $5/student; call 630-543-6310.

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Oktoberfest
1 p.m., Driscoll Catholic High School, 555 N. Lombard Road
“Lunch & Play” is $15.00 per person, featuring Brats, German Potato Salad, Sauerkraut, German Chocolate Cake and Kringel, and the performance of "A Midsummer Night's Dream."

"A Midsummer Night's Dream," a student production
2:30 p.m., Driscoll Catholic High School, 555 N. Lombard Road
Tickets $7/adults; $5/student; call 630-543-6310.

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Monday Movie at the Library
2 p.m. or 6:30 p.m., Addison Public Library, 4 Friendship Plaza.
This month’s popular feature film is part of Addison Reads, the community reading program.
Register at the Adult Services Desk.
To learn the name of the movie, contact Adult Services, 630-458-3320.

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Books and Bingo
4 - 5 p.m., Addison Public Library, 4 Friendship Plaza
Ms. Debbie begins with some of her favorite children’s stories, then everyone plays BINGO for a chance to win great prizes.
Children under 10 must be supervised by a parent or approved care giver 16 years of age or older.
For more information, call the Ask Here Desk, 630-458-3338.

Teen Advisory Group
7 - 8 p.m., Addison Public Library, 4 Friendship Plaza
Teens in grades 6 through 12 are encouraged to have your say about the new teen area in the library.
Pizza and pop will be provided for participants.
To be a member of the group, you must fill out an application in advance and submit it to the Teen Librarian.

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Book Discussion
2 p.m., Addison Public Library, 4 Friendship Plaza
The group will read and share ideas about Catherine Ryan Hyde’s Pay It Forward, one of the two books selected for this year’s Addison Reads.
If you are interested in joining the discussion, contact the Adult Services, 630-458-3320.
Copies of the book are available for checkout.

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Great Lakes Ghosts
7 p.m., Addison Public Library, 4 Friendship Plaza
Singer Lee Murdock’s concert features supernatural legends and spooky tales of ghost ships and haunted lighthouses.
Register at the Adult Services Desk, 630-458-3320.

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Trick or Treat Hours 3-7 p.m.

Trick or Treat at the Library
3 - 9 p.m., Addison Public Library, 4 Friendship Plaza
Children from birth through 5th grade who are dressed in costume will receive a treat at the Ask Here Desk in Children's Services.

Candy Screening by the Addison Police Department
4 - 7:30 p.m., Henry Hyde Neighborhood Resource Center and Centennial Park