Kids & Family
The Sandwich Weekly Podcast Episode 10. Activities and events from Friday July 12 through Thursday July 25 Hello again and welcome to the Sandwich Weekly Podcast. This is Episode 10, covering activities and events in and around Sandwich for the period Friday July 12 through Thursday July 25. There are many activities and events in the Sandwich Weekly Podcast and I’m always looking for new ways to make it easier for you to find what you’re interested in. If you’re using a podcast player that supports chapter markers such as, Overcast, Pocket Casts, or the Apple Podcast app, you can skip directly to any day in the audio file. This, unfortunately, isn’t a feature that’s available on the podcasts web page. On the podcast web page you can scroll down the show notes to look for particular days of activities. You can also use the standard search keys (ctrl-f on pc or cmd-f on Mac) to enter your search terms. This week I introduced a new feature that will, hopefully, make the show notes easier to navigate. At the top of the show notes there are shortcuts to go directly to a particular day in the notes. This way you won’t need to scroll down the list to find the day in which you are interested. Here’s the schedule of activities and events for the next two weeks… Friday July 12 Saturday July 13 Sunday July14 Monday July 15 Tuesday July 16 Wednesday July 17 Thursday July 18 Friday July 19 Saturday July 20 Monday July 22 Tuesday July 23 Wednesday July 24 Thursday July 25 Friday July 12 Computer Class – Computer Basics - 10:30 – noon, Friday at the Sandwich Public Library. Are you feeling lost in the digital age? Sign up for a computer class! Each class has five spots. Computers will be provided, but you may bring your own. Class costs $10 to participate. Registration is required. Payment is due at time of registration and must be made in person. Cash/Check only. Checks payable to Sandwich Public Library District. Little Movers - Story and play time for toddlers is at 10:30am Friday at the Sandwich Public Library. American Legion Fish Fry - 5 to 7:30 pm Friday at the Sheridan American Legion Post 729. The fish fry includes a choice of catfish or cod, fried or poached, with fries, hush puppies, and a complete salad bar for $9. Carry-outs are available by calling ahead. Saturday July 13 Gentle Yoga - 9–10am Saturday at the Robert W. Rowe Library in Sheridan. Computer Class – Introduction to Google Slides - 10:30 – noon Saturday at the Sandwich Public Library. Looking to learn Google slides (a free replacement for Microsoft PowerPoint). Each class has five spots. Computers will be provided, but you may bring your own. Class costs $10 to participate. Registration is required 48 hours in advance. Payment is due at time of registration and must be made in person. Cash/Check only. Checks payable to Sandwich Public Library District. Let’s Make Music - 1pm Saturday at the Sandwich Public Library. Love music? Come make a musical instrument and then jam out! Open to ages 5 and up. Registration required. Sunday July 14 Sunday at Sandwich - Antique Flea Market is 8am–4pm Sunday at the Sandwich Fairgrounds. Admission is $5, children 12 and under are free. Parking is free and an ATM is available. No pets please. For more information visit the website, www.sundayatsandwichantiques.com Monday July15 Gentle Yoga - 9–10am Monday at the Robert W. Rowe Library in Sheridan. Walk-In Blood Pressure Clinics - 9–11am Monday at KishHealth Systems Physician Group, 12700 Rt 34 in Plano. A KishHealth System professional will monitor your blood pressure weekly. No appointment is necessary. For information call 815–786–3962 or visit www.kishprograms.org U.F.O. Unfinished Objects - 10am – noon on Monday at the Robert W. Rowe Library in Sheridan. Do you have an unfinished craft object? Come join our group for coffee and conversation while working on your project. Hopekeepers - 10:00 to 11:30am Monday at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Somonauk. A support group for people coping with chronic illness or pain, to find encouragement in a small group, non-denominational, Christian environment. Art Therapy - 10:30–11:30am Monday at the Sandwich Public Library. De-stress & relax by enjoying a hour filled with relaxing music, camaraderie, and a varying art styles. Be free with what you create, there are no themed projects, just themed supplies. Independent Story Time FOR 3’S, 4’S, & 5’S - 10:30–11:10am Monday at the Plano Library. For independent 3–5 year-olds, without an adult. Features simple stories, music, movement activities, and a simple craft. Parents must remain in the Kids’ Library during the program. Registration Required. Call 630–552–2025 or stop by the Kids’ Library Desk to register. Musical Movie Matinee - Oklahoma! - will be shown Monday at 1:00–3:00pm at the Sandwich Public Library. No Registration is required. Teen Movies – The House with a Clock in its Walls - will be shown on Monday from 1 – 2:45pm at the Plano Library. This movie is rated PG and is targeted toward teens. Light refreshments will be served. Independent Story Time FOR 3’S, 4’S, & 5’S - 1:00 - 1:40pm Monday at the Plano Library. For independent 3–5 year-olds, without an adult. Features simple stories, music, movement activities, and a simple craft. Parents must remain in the Kids’ Library during the program. Registration Required. Call 630–552–2025 or stop by the Kids’ Library Desk to register. Cookies and Coloring - 2–4pm Monday at the Somonauk Public Library. Features cookies and soft music. Creative Club - 4–5pm Monday at the Sandwich Public Library. If you like being artsy, then come get creative at our Creative Club. Ages 7+ Registration is required Magic Show with Strawberri the Clown - 6pm Monday at the Sandwich Public Library. Strawberri the clown is coming to the Sandwich Library to put on a fun magic show. Open to all ages. Registration is required. Me and My Grown-Up Story time - 6:30–7:30pm Monday at the Plano Library. For 3 and 4 year-olds with their grown-up (no younger sibling allowed). This transitional Story time is perfect for the little one who’s not ready for independent Story time. Grown-ups will stay in the room and actively participate in the program with their child. Features simple stories, rhymes, movement activities, songs, and art experiences. Registration Required. Call 630–552–2025 or stop by the Kids’ Library Desk to register. Tuesday July 16 Sock Knitting Group - 9:30am to noon Tuesday at the Robert W. Rowe Public Library in Sheridan. Chair Yoga for Seniors - 10 - 10:30am Tuesday at the Robert W. Rowe Library in Sheridan. Pre-K Story Time - 10:30–11:15 am Tuesday at the Sandwich Public Library. No Registration is required. Me and My Grown-Up Story time - 10:30–11:30 Tuesday at the Plano Library. For 3 and 4 year-olds with their grown-up (no younger sibling allowed). This transitional Story time is perfect for the little one who’s not ready for independent Story time. Grown-ups will stay in the room and actively participate in the program with their child. Features simple stories, rhymes, movement activities, songs, and art experiences. Registration Required. Call 630–552–2025 or stop by the Kids’ Library Desk to register. Cornerstone Church Food Pantry - 12:30pm Tuesday at Cornerstone Church at 17347 Pratt Rd. in Sandwich. Cornerstone provides food for families in Sandwich, Somonauk, Plano, and Sheridan. Identification and proof of residency, such as a utility bill, are required.. Afternoon Movie - 1:00pm Tuesday at the Robert W. Rowe Public Library, Sheridan. This month’s movie selection is “Some Like It Hot“. This classic comedy movie stars Tony Curtis, Marilyn Monroe and Jack Lemmon. This movie is suggested for adult audiences. Independent Story Time for 4’s and 5’s - 1:00–1:40pm Tuesday at the Plano Library. For independent 4 and 5 year-olds only, without an adult. Features longer stories, activities, music, and a craft. Parents must remain in the Kids’ Library during the program. Registration Required. Call 630–552–2025 or stop by the Kids’ Library Desk to register. Johnny K’s 2019 Cruise Night - 5 - 9pm Tuesday At Johnny K’s in Sandwich. Discounts given to drivers of show cars. Creative Yarns - 6pm Tuesdays at the Sandwich Public Library. Bring your hooks and needles for a fun evening of knit and crochet. All skill levels are welcome. Bring your own materials. George Burns Alive Again and in Concert - 6:30–7:00pm Tuesday at the Sandwich Public Library. Everyone loves George Burns! Join Broadway and film actor Duffy Hudson as he takes you on a stroll along nostalgia lane. George Burns sings, dances and tells stories like only George Burns can. This one-man, musical comedy performance of our beloved George Burns is sure to delight the entire family!!! This is an adult program and no Registration required. Off to the Races - 6:30 – 7:15pm Tuesday at the Plano library. Drag racing comes to the library. You’ll race a Matchbox or Hot Wheels car down our track. Bring your own cars or use ours. Independent Story Time for 4’s and 5’s - 6:30 - 7:10pm Tuesday at the Plano Library. For independent 4 and 5 year-olds only, without an adult. Features longer stories, activities, music, and a craft. Parents must remain in the Kids’ Library during the program. Registration Required. Call 630–552–2025 or stop by the Kids’ Library Desk to register. Line Dancing and Lessons - 7:00 – 9:00pm Tuesdays at the American Legion Post 395, 510 E. Dearborn in Plano. There’s a $5 donation which benefits a local charity. For information call 630–552–8313. Wednesday July 17 Rhyme Time - 10:30–11am Wednesday at the Plano Library. For babies to age 3 accompanied by an adult. This lap sit Story time features action rhymes, finger plays, songs, movement activities, a simple story, and a parent-child reading time. Active adult participation is an integral part of this program. Registration Required. Call 630–552–2025 or stop by the Kids’ Library Desk to register. Rhyme Time - 11:15–11:45am Wednesday at the Plano Library. For babies to age 3 accompanied by an adult. This lap sit Story time features action rhymes, finger plays, songs, movement activities, a simple story, and a parent-child reading time. Active adult participation is an integral part of this program. Registration Required. Call 630–552–2025 or stop by the Kids’ Library Desk to register. Gentle Yoga - 12 - 1pm at the Robert W. Rowe Library in Sheridan. Bingo - 12:30pm Wednesday at the Somonauk Public Library – Entry is free and there are prizes. Every Wednesday but no Bingo on the last Wednesday of the month. Readers’ Haven Book Club - 1–2pm Tuesday at the Sandwich Public Library. Come enjoy a lively book discussion! Copies of the club books are available in regular, large print, and audio formats to everyone. Pick up your copy at the circulation desk today! Registration is encouraged, but not required. Pre-K Story Time - 1:30–2:15 pm Wednesday at the Sandwich Public Library. No Registration is required. Big Kids Story Time - Grades K–2 4–4:45 Wednesday at the Sandwich Public Library. No Registration is required. Music in the Park - 5–7pm Wednesday in the Gazebo in downtown Sandwich. Bring your family and a lawn chair every Wednesday from May 29th through August 28th for the returning Music in the Park Summer Concert Series. Tonight you’ll enjoy Redhorse. Rhyme Time - 6:00–6:30pm Wednesday at the Plano Library. For babies to age 3 accompanied by an adult. This lap sit Story time features action rhymes, finger plays, songs, movement activities, a simple story, and a parent-child reading time. Active adult participation is an integral part of this program. Registration Required. Call 630–552–2025 or stop by the Kids’ Library Desk to register. Bingo - 6pm Wednesday at the Sheridan American Legion Post 729. Wellness Wednesday – Ageless Grace with professional Cecilia Carruthers 6:30–7:30 Wednesday at the Sandwich Public Library. Ageless Grace is a Brain Health Fitness program. There’s an $8 fee and Registration is required. Wednesday Night Book Group - 7 – 8 pm Wednesday at the Plano Library. The book for July, “The 100 Year Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared” by Jonas Jonasson, will be discussed. The book for August, “The Ocean at the End of the Lane” by Neil Gaimen, will be available at the Check-Out Desk. This group reads a variety of genres. New members are welcome any time. Thursday July 18 Knit and Crochet Group - 10am - 12pm Thursday at the Plano Library. This informal group works on their own projects, discusses types and colors of yarn, and helps each other with new or tricky patterns. Participants bring their own supplies. No registration required. Location: Board Room. Chair Yoga for Seniors - 10 - 10:30am Thursday at the Robert W. Rowe Library in Sheridan. Rhyme Time - 10:30–11am Thursday at the Plano Library. For babies to age 3 accompanied by an adult. This lap sit Story time features action rhymes, finger plays, songs, movement activities, a simple story, and a parent-child reading time. Active adult participation is an integral part of this program. Registration Required. Call 630–552–2025 or stop by the Kids’ Library Desk to register. Free Movies for Kids - 1 - 2:50pm Thursday at the Plano Library. Hotel Transylvania, Rated PG. Open to all ages; children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult. Attendance is limited to the first 80 people. Free snacks and drinks will be served. Chess Club - 1–2pm Thursday at the Sandwich Public Library. Use one our chess boards or bring your own. Drop-In Job Search and Resume Help - 2:30 – 4:30 Thursday at the Plano Library. An Illinois WorkNet representative will be available to answer your job search questions and provide resume assistance. Location: Study Room B. Pre-K Story Time - 3:30–4:15 Thursday at the Sandwich Public Library. No Registration is required. STEM Activity - 4pm Thursday at the Somonauk Public Library. Open to children grades K–5. Registration is required. Take Off Pounds Sensibly – TOPS – 5–7pm Thursday at the Federated Church in Sandwich. Weigh-in is from 5–6pm and the meeting is from 6–7pm. Get support in reaching you weight loss goals. Anime Art Night - 6–8pm Thursday at the Sandwich Public Library. If you love Anime, snacks, and friends, then our Anime Club is the place for you! We meet monthly, watch an Anime film, and have fun. This is a teen program and No Registration required. Wright Brothers, Wrong Story - 6:30pm Thursday at the Somonauk Public Library. No Registration is required. Friday July 19 Science Club - 4–4:45pm Friday at the Sandwich Public Library. Calling all future scientists! Join our brand new Science Club to learn new things, experiment , and have lots of fun!! Ages 7+; registration is required American Legion Fish Fry- 5 to 7:30 pm Friday at the Sheridan American Legion Post 729. The fish fry includes a choice of catfish or cod, fried or poached, with fries, hush puppies, and a complete salad bar for $9. Carry-outs are available by calling ahead. Saturday July 20 Gentle Yoga 9–10am Saturday at the Robert W. Rowe Library in Sheridan. Monday July 22 Gentle Yoga 9–10am Monday at the Robert W. Rowe Library in Sheridan. Walk-In Blood Pressure Clinics - 9–11am Monday at KishHealth Systems Physician Group, 12700 Rt 34 in Plano. A KishHealth System professional will monitor your blood pressure weekly. No appointment is necessary. For information call 815–786–3962 or visit www.kishprograms.org U.F.O. Unfinished Objects 10am - noon on Monday at the Robert W. Rowe Library in Sheridan. Do you have an unfinished craft object? Come join our group for coffee and conversation while working on your project. Real Readers 12pm Monday at the Robert W. Rowe Library in Sheridan. This month’s reading selection is “We Were the Lucky Ones” by Georgia Hunter. Blood Drive Save a life, give blood. 1–7pm Monday at the Plano Library. Our library, in conjunction with Heartland Blood Center, is sponsoring a community blood drive. To schedule your donation, please sign up at the library or online at www.versiti.org. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. All donors will receive a $5 library fine forgiveness coupon and a gift from Heartland as a thank you! Location: Meeting Room. Musical Movie Matinee – Mama Mia! 1–3pm Monday at the Sandwich Public Library. “It’s Showtime!" Come to the library to experience classic and new musicals as a part of our Summer Reading Theme! Light refreshments will be provided. No Registration is required. Cookies and Coloring 2–4pm Monday at the Somonauk Public Library. Features cookies and soft music. Bilingual Story Time 4–4:45pm Monday at the Sandwich Public Library. Ages 3 and above. No Registration is required. Introduction to MS Word Monday from 6–8pm at the Somonauk Public Library. Space is limited. Please register by coming in or calling the library at 815–498–2440. Genealogy Group- 6:00pm at the Somonauk Public Library, Beginners and experienced welcome. Registration is preferred. Tuesday July 23 Chair Yoga for Seniors 10 - 10:30am Tuesday at the Robert W. Rowe Library in Sheridan. Rowe Readers 12pm Tuesday at the Robert W. Rowe Library in Sheridan. This month the group will be reading “Educated” by Tara Westover. Teen Activity- 4:00pm at the Somonauk Public Library. Sign-up is required. Fourth Tuesday Community Fest- 4:30 to 6:00pm at the Somonauk Baptist Church. Everyone is invited to the free dinner presented by the Sandwich-Somonauk Ministerial Alliance. Creative Yarns 6pm Tuesdays at the Sandwich Public Library. Bring your hooks and needles for a fun evening of knit and crochet. All skill levels are welcome. Bring your own materials. Hamilton and Broadway Musicals - 6:30pm at the Sandwich Public Library. The Chicago Tribune’s theater critic, Chris Jones, will talk about Chicago’s history of musical theater. This is an adult program and no Registration required. Dog Days of Summer 6:30 –7:45pm Tuesday at the Plano Library. For independent students entering grade 1–9. Stop by beginning 20 minutes before the program starts to get a number to hold your place in line. Come sit with a certified therapy dog for 15 minutes and practice reading aloud. Bring a book along or we can provide one for you. Line Dancing and Lessons 7:00 – 9:00pm Tuesdays at the American Legion Post 395, 510 E. Dearborn in Plano. There’s a $5 donation which benefits a local charity. For information call 630–552–8313. Wednesday July 24 Help for Seniors and People with Disabilities - 10:00am to noon at the Somonauk Public Library. Beverly Dunfrund of Mendota Area Senior Services will help anyone older than 60, or younger than 60 with a disability, to obtain access to services, apply to programs, or gather information. No appointment is necessary. Messy Munchkins – Go Outside and Play! 10:30 – 11:15 Wednesday at the Plano Library. Messy Munchkins heads outdoors. We’ll have lots of messy fun, and we mean really messy-like seriously messy. This is a child-directed program. Enjoy as many of the activities as they’d like and stay for as little as 10 minutes or the full 45 minutes. Bring a change of clothes and sunscreen. Rain date is July 31. Gentle Yoga 12 - 1pm at the Robert W. Rowe Library in Sheridan. Bingo - 12:30pm Wednesday at the Somonauk Public Library – Entry is free and there are prizes. Every Wednesday but no Bingo on the last Wednesday of the month. Pre-K Story Time 1:30–2:15 pm Wednesday at the Sandwich Public Library. No Registration is required. Big Kids Story Time Grades K–2 4–4:45 Wednesday at the Sandwich Public Library. No Registration is required Music in the Park 5–7pm in the Gazebo in downtown Sandwich. Bring your family and a lawn chair every Wednesday from May 29th through August 28th for the returning Music in the Park Summer Concert Series. Tonight you’ll hear Michael Charles. Messy Munchkins – Go Outside and Play! 6 – 6:45 Wednesday at the Plano Library. Messy Munchkins heads outdoors. We’ll have lots of messy fun, and we mean really messy-like seriously messy. This is a child-directed program. Enjoy as many of the activities as they’d like and stay for as little as 10 minutes or the full 45 minutes. Bring a change of clothes and sunscreen. Rain date is July 31. Bingo 6pm every Wednesday at the Sheridan American Legion Post 729. Wellness Wednesday – DIY Yoga 6:30–7:30pm Wednesday at the Sandwich Public Library. Thursday July 25 Mothers Offering Mutual Support (MOMS)- 9:30 to 11:30am at the Plano Bible Church. Find support and encouragement from other moms. Child care and breakfast are provided. Help for Seniors and People with Disabilities - 9:30 - 11:30am Thursday at the Wildwood Community Center. Beverly Dunfrund of Mendota Area Senior Services will help anyone older than 60, or younger than 60 with a disability, to obtain access to services, apply to programs, or gather information. No appointment is necessary. Help for Seniors and People with Disabilities- 9:30 - 11:30am Thursday at the Robert W. Rowe Public Library. Jill Hartley of Mendota Area Senior Services will help anyone older than 60, or younger than 60 with a disability, to obtain access to services, apply to programs, or gather information. No appointment is necessary. Chair Yoga for Seniors 10 - 10:30am Thursday at the Robert W. Rowe Library in Sheridan. KNIT AND CROCHET GROUP 10am - 12pm Thursday at the Plano Library. This informal group works on their own projects, discusses types and colors of yarn, and helps each other with new or tricky patterns. Participants bring their own supplies. No registration required. Location: Board Room. Pre-K Story Time 3:30–4:15 Thursday at the Sandwich Public Library. No Registration is required. Do-It-Yourself Mini Terrarium - 5pm Thursday at the Sandwich Public Library. Come make a small plant home and learn how to care for it. Open to ages 7 and up. Registration required. Take Off Pounds Sensibly – TOPS – 5–7pm Thursday at the Federated Church in Sandwich. Weigh-in is from 5–6pm and the meeting is from 6–7pm. Get support in reaching you weight loss goals. Helpful Links City of Sandwich Sandwich Area Chamber of Commerce Sandwich Public Library District Sandwich Park District Sandwich Opera House Fox Valley Older Adults Sandwich Police Department Sandwich Fire District Event Sponsor Contact Information American Legion Post 729 300 West Si Johnson Drive Sheridan 815–496–2380 City of Sandwich Tourism 144 E. Railroad Street Sandwich 815–786–9321 https://tourismcityofsandwich.com/ Cornerstone Church 17437 Pratt Road, Sandwich 815–786–6300 Federated Church 403 N. Main St., Sandwich 815–498–4592 Help for Seniors and People with Disabilities 815–539–9673, 815–539–7700, or 800–535–5970 Johnny K’s 125 Duvick Ave, Sandwich 815–786–3088 Millbrook United Methodist Church 8360 Fox River Rd. Millbrook 815–786–4106 Plano Bible Church 1111 West South Street, Plano 630–552–8877 www.PlanoBibleChurch.org Plano Community Library District 15 W. North Street, Plano 630–552–2009 www.planolibrary.info Robert W. Rowe Public Library 120 East Si Johnson Ave., Sheridan 815–496–2031 www.rwrlibrary.org Sandwich Area Chamber of Commerce 128 E. Railroad St P.O. Box 214, Sandwich 815–786–9075 https://sandwich-il.org Sandwich Public Library 925 South Main Street, Sandwich 815–786–8308 www.sandwichpld.org Somonauk Baptist Church 315 East North St., Somonauk 815–498–2312 Somonauk Public Library 700 East LaSalle Street, Somonauk 815–498–2440 https://www.somonauklibrary.org/ St. John’s Lutheran Church 235 Green St., Somonauk 815–498–1001