| 119 W. Main Street Dwight, IL 60420-1321 815-584-2091 Visit Historic Dwight on Route 66 in 2008! Coming Events: Dwight Summer Recreation 2008 Registration for all activities will be held downstairs at the Dwight Public Services Complex, Prairie Ave., Dwight, unless noted. All fees are to be paid at registration time. Checks for Summer Rec. should be made payable to The Village of Dwight. Checks for the pool should be made payable to Stevenson Pool. All late registrations can be made after May 20 at the Village Hall. Late registration for the Stevenson Pool Activities can be made at the pool during regular swimming hours. Athletics Tennis Lessons - Renfrew Park Courts; Fee $20; Wednesdays June 4 - July 9; Ages 10-14 4-5pm; High School & Adults 5-6pm Kids Golf Camp - Dwight Country Club, June 16-20; No fee, No sign up Fishing Derby - Lions Lake, June 21; ages 0-15; Sign Up at 8am Summer Art Ages 5 - 9 Meet in the upper level of Dwight Public Library Beach/Pool Bags - Friday June 13; 2pm -3pm; Fee $5 Patriotic Visors - Friday, June 27; 2pm - 3 pm; Fee $5 Piggy Banks - Friday July 11; 2pm - 3pm; Fee $5 Sponge Bob Squarepants - Friday, July 25; 2pm - 3pm; Fee $5 Cats and Dogs - Friday, August 8; 2pm - 3pm; Fee $5 Library Programs All library programs are free. Sign up at the library. Summer Reading Club - June 9 - August 16; Ages 0-12 Sign up begins June 9 Summer Reading Kickoff Scholastic Book Fair - June 7; 9am - 3pm; Indoor Picnic - August 16 to celebrate their reading accomplishments Get in the Game with Scrabble - Thursdays, June 12, 19, & 26 Learn to Knit - Every Monday in June; 1-2:30 pm; ages 7-12; Sign up by May 19 Little Book Worms - Wednesdays, June 18; July 2, 16, and 30; 10 - 10:30am Ages 3-5 Poetry Performance - Friday, July 11; 10:30 - 11:30am Bill Buczinsky from A Child's Voice will be inspiring kids to play the game of poetry. The performance will use music, drama and feats of whimsy to make everyone a poetry lover Detective Wednesdays - Wednesdays, July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30; 1 -2 pm; Ages 6-8 Meet the Library Board of Trustees - Monday, July 21; 6-7:45pm Children's Garden Walking Tour - Friday, August 15; 1pm; Ages 5-12; Sign Up August 4 The Pet Show - Saturday, July 26; Sign Up by July 7; rain date: Saturday, August 2 Other Programs Noah's Ark Fluff and Stuff Farm Animal Workshop - Prairie Creek Library Meeting Room; Friday, June 20; Fee $20 (includes one animal and T-shirt) Make & Take Jewelry - Village Hall Basement; Ages: Adults and High School Students; Wednesday, July 16; 6pm - 7:30pm; Fee: $25 Stamping Class - Prairie Creek Library Meeting Room; Saturday, June 21; Fee $20; Participants will learn several stamping techniques as they make pop up cards, cake shaped boxes, and novelty gift bags with designed gift tags. Pirate Party - Prairie Creek Library Meeting Room; Thursday, July 23; 2 - 4pm; Boys Ages 5-8; Fee $3 Princess Party - Prairie Creek Library Meeting Room; Thursday, August 7; 2-4pm; girls ages 5-8; Fee: $3 Main Street & Chamber Events Main Street Markets - 8am - Noon in the downtown park. June 7, 14, 21, 28; July 5, 12, 19, 26; August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; September 6, 13, 27; fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers, baked goods, and small garden-related crafts Kids Markets - 8am - Noon in the downtown park; June 14, July 12, August 9, and September 13 "BUZZ THE GUT" Cruise Night, Saturday June 28, 4pm - 9pm Celebrate the 4th of July in Dwight - Family Fun starts at 6pm behind Dwight Grade School. Rain date on July 6. Going to rain date means all there will be is the fireworks, no food and games. On The Road Navy Pier & More - Saturday, June 28 Meet at the Village hall at 9am to board a charter bus for Navy Pier. Spend the day at Navy Pier or take the city bus or free trolley around Chicago, even to The Taste. The bus will return to Dwight from Navy Pier at 7pm. Cost $20 (includes transportation only); 18 and older unless accompanied by an adult. Joliet Jackhammers Game - Saturday, August 2. It's Dwight Night at the Jackhammers! We provide tickets, and you provide the transportation. Be at Silver Cross Field as the Jackhammers take on Winnipeg at 7:05pm. DTHS student Pete Moyemont will be singing the National Anthem at the game. Fireworks follow the game. Cost $9 per ticket. High School Musical - Sunday July 13; Meet at the Village Hall at 1:00pm to board a charter bus for the Community Players Theater in Bloomington for the matinee showing of High School Musical. Based on the highly successful Disney television film this modern retelling of Romeo and Juliet focuses on the captain of the basketball team and a shy transfer student who get the lead parts in their high school musical. $20 Age 15 and under; $30 Adults; $27.50 Senior Citizens; 18 and older unless accompanied by an adult. White Sox Game - Monday, July 21 - A chartered coach will leave the Village Hall at 3:30pm for the 7:11 White Sox vs Texas Rangers game. Tickets are in right center field, section 10. Cost $32.50 (includes transportation and ticket); 18 and older unless accompanied by an adult. Starved Rock Wine Trail - Saturday August 9 - Board a chartered bus at 9:30am at the Village Hall to Starved Rock State Park. Tour includes soup and salad bar lunch at Starved Rock Lodge; a wine glass, and tastings at both August Hill Winery and Starved Rock Wine Company at Cattails Gift Shop. Cost: $40 (includes transportation, meal, wine glass and 2 tastings); Must be 21 to attend. Cooking Cooking Adventures "Meals with Morts" Alan and Elaine Mortensen are back by poplular demand for three more exciting evenings of culinary delight. SIgn up for one, two, or all sessions. The cost is $30 per session, and each class will be limited to 30 participants. Say "Cheese: - Thursday, June 12; 6:15 - 8:30pm; Fee $30 Smorrebrod - Friday, July 18; 6:15 - 8:30pm; Fee: $30 Route 66 Comfort Foods - Wednesday, August 13; 6:16 - 8:30pm Fee $30 |
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| ***The Dwight Summer Recreation Program is sponsored by the Village of Dwight. Many groups, businesses and individuals have worked with the Village to develop what we hope will be interesting and fun activities for Dwight residents of all ages. The Village of Dwight, the staff and volunteers involved in the Summer Recreation Program are not responsible for accidents or injuries incurred to any individual participating in an activity sponsored by the Dwight Summer Recreation Program. Dwight Area Chamber of Commerce 815-584-2091 Dwight Main Street Program 815-584-1830 Contact us to add your upcoming Dwight event to our web site for free! |
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