Events

In order to keep you abreast of all major events in the Addison community, we maintain a list of Coming Events. We amass a listing of community oriented events occurring in the village, and post them as received.

If you know of an important event that you think should be listed in this section, please e-mail us, fax us at 630/543-5411 or contact Doree Krage at 630/693-7550.  The Community Relations Department will be happy to help publicize your event by placing it here in our Coming Events listing, as well as placing it on public access cable television and/or on the marquee sign in front of Village Hall.

January 2012
26		Teen Craft: Scrabble Tile Necklaces 3:30 - 5 p.m., Addison Public Library, 4 Friendship Plaza Teens in grades 6-12 will use scrabble tiles to make awesome necklaces. All the materials are supplied. Space is limited. Register at the Adult Services Desk, 630-458-3320.
28		Texas Hold 'Em Tournament 6 p.m., Holy Family Catholic School, 145 E. Grand Ave., Bensenville Cash Prize Details at www.hfcatholic.org
29		The Civil War in General 2 p.m., Addison Public Library, 4 Friendship Plaza Portraitist and history buff Jim Weren provides insights into the character and personalities of Union and Confederate generals, ordinary men facing extraordinary circumstances. Register at Adult Services Desk, 630-458-3320.
30		Chocolate Treats for Valentine’s Day 7 p.m., Addison Public Library, 4 Friendship Plaza Pastry chef Rose Deneen demonstrates how to make edible chocolate cups, easy chocolate mousse, and chocolate heart cookie sandwiches. Register at the Adult Services Desk, 630-458-3320.
February 2012
2		The Boomer Generation: What You Need to Know about Alzheimer’s Disease 7 p.m., Addison Public Library, 4 Friendship Plaza Features Susan Rothas from The Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Chicago Chapter Co sponsored by the Addison Park District Seniors Club Register at the library, 630-458-3320, or at the park district, 630-833-0100. Preschool & Kindergarten Open House 7 - 8:30 p.m., Holy Family Catholic School, 145 E. Grand Ave., Bensenville
4		Preschool Expo 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Addison Public Library, 4 Friendship Plaza Representatives from Addison and Villa Park preschools and daycare facilities— Addison Park District Preschool, A Child’s World, God Loves Little Children Daycare, KinderCare, Little Rascals Daycare, St. Philip the Apostle Preschool, Sunrise Montessori Academy, Childtime Learning Center, Montessori Children's Academy, and Oakbrook Terrace Park District Preschool, Sunshine Montessori, St. Alexander Preschool, St. Paul Christian Day Care Center— will be available to answer your questions and give you information about their programs. There is no charge, and no registration is required. DeVry University’s National Open House 10 a.m., 1221 N. Swift Rd. Addison Trail High School TPO Spaghetti Dinner 4:30 - 6:15 p.m, Addison Trail High School Cafeteria, 213 N. Lombard Road $6/Adult; $3/Senior Citizens and Children under 10
6		How I Kept My Day Job and Became a Published Author 7 p.m., Villa Park Public Library, 305 S. Ardmore Ave. Cosponsored by the Addison Public Library Keir Graff tells his story of breaking into print while offering practical advice about getting published. Registration is required; contact Addison’s Adult Services Desk, 630-458-3320.
7		Book Discussion: Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand by Helen Simonson 7 p.m., Addison Public Library, 4 Friendship Plaza Register at the Adult Services Desk, 630-458-3320. Copies of the book are available at the Adult Services Desk.
9		Matisse: From Painting to Paper Collage 7 p.m., Addison Public Library, 4 Friendship Plaza Art historian Jeff Mishur examines the career of artist Henri Matisse and the scope of this world famous painter’s talent. Register at the Adult Services Desk, 630-458-3320. This program is cosponsored by the Addison Art Guild.
16		4th Annual Pizza Taste-Off 3 - 5 p.m., Addison Public Library, 4 Friendship Plaza Teens in grades 6-12 will decide which Addison pizzeria has the best pizza. Space is limited so registration is mandatory. Register at www.addisonlibrary.org/event/calendar.aspx or contact the Teen Desk, 630-458-3320.
19		Harriet Tubman 2 p.m., Addison Public Library, 4 Friendship Plaza Historical portrayal of Harriet Tubman, who during the Civil War, she worked for the Union Army as a nurse, cook, and spy. Register at the Adult Services Desk, 630-458-3320.