Just Around the Corner Week of August Sixth

The days of back to school sales and store displays of Fall merchandise are here. Summer vacation is drawing to a close, much to the relief of beleaguered parents and the dismay of school-aged children everywhere. But before we say good-bye to Summer, there are still a few activities you should consider before the cooler days of autumn are upon us. If you haven’t found the time to make it to the pool or a sprayground with the family, then the Geneva Park District’s National Night Out on August 7^th is the perfect opportunity to cool off and meet the neighbors at either Sunset Pool or Mill Creek Pool.

The Geneva Park District has several events lined up for this week. The first is the National Night Out being held at Sunset Pool and Mill Creek Pool on Tuesday, August 7^th, between 6:00 AM and 8:00 PM. Admission is free. The event is part of a national effort begun in 1984 to familiarize the public with police programs in their community and to promote police/public partnerships to help create safer neighborhoods. It’s been held annually in participating communities on the first Tuesday of August. The gathering offers a great opportunity to get to know your neighbors and members of local law enforcement in a relaxed setting. Be sure to ask about the Geneva Citizen’s Police Academy.

The Geneva Friendly Seniors Monthly Luncheon is open to residents aged 50 and above. This month the luncheon is Wednesday, August 8^th, between 12:30 PM and 3:00 PM. The registration fee is $6 after August 3^rd. The luncheon and ice cream social takes place at the Sunset Recreation Center at 710 Western Avenue. This is an opportunity to meet old and new friends and to enjoy a delicious meal and a game of Bingo or Tripoley.

Find out if your little angel is interested in cheerleading. An informational meeting on the Geneva Angels Cheer and Poms program will be held on Thursday, August 9^th, between 5:30 and 6:30 PM at the Sunset Community Center at 710 Western Ave. The program teaches the skills necessary for middle school and high school cheerleading squads. The girls practice cheerleading and dance routines over the winter in preparation for park district conference competitions and perform at community events during the summer.

The final Teen Night of the season is at Sunset Pool on Thursday, August 9^th, between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM. Teen night is open to 6^th through 8^th graders. Admission is $5 for residents and $6 for non-residents. Wear a plain white t-shirt and get a color powder packet to throw at your friends, who should also be wearing white t-shirts. You should all wind up with multi-colored t-shirts. At least that’s the plan. Maybe this is how tie-dyed shirts started. Food and refreshments are also available.

Family Fun Night is Friday, August 10^th at Mill Creek Pool. This weekly event starts at 6:00 PM and continues until 8:00 PM. It includes a dinner of either pizza or 4 hot dogs, 4 soft drinks, and 4 ice cream treats for $10. Twilight admission rates allow entrance to the pool area, which includes a 25-meter, 5-lane flat-water pool and a separate zero depth play pool with mushroom bubbler and spray bubblers. The new interactive sprayground features a water slide, a sprinkling flower, spouting ground sprayers, a squirting snail, a super soaking interactive water cannon, and a playful water parrot. The pool area also has a locker room, showers, hospitality room, and concessions. Twilight admission is currently $4 per resident and $5 for non-resident.

National S’Mores Day Campfire is Friday, August 10^th, between 6:30 PM and 7:30 PM at Peck Farm at 4038 Kaneville Road. The registration fee is $5 for residents and $7 for non-residents. The classic, sticky, gooey campfire treat and the traditional campfire too. Need I say S’More.

Sunset Dance Company placement takes place on Sunday, August 12^th starting at 1:00 PM and ending at 3:00 PM. This is an opportunity for your tiny dancers aged 5 and up to learn to dance at a higher level of expectation. Classes are held three or more times a week and lessons are affordable. All skill levels are welcome and the dancers will perform at a number of events and competitions.

Geneva Park District

Playhouse 38, operated by the Geneva Park District, presents the second cast of the youth production High School Musical Jr. this weekend, August 10th through August 12^th . Evening performances begin at 7:00 PM on Friday and Saturday and matinee performance are at 3:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday. As of this writing, tickets are still available for Saturday and Sunday performances. The play follows the trials and tribulations of Troy and Gabriella as they face the typical high school growing pains of cliques, petty jealousies, being the new kid, and being different, while trying to show their classmates a better way.

Playhouse 38 is at 321 Stevens Street Suite P. The entrance is in the rear of the building. Concessions, including bottled water, soda, juice, and candy, are sold at the theater entrance prior to the start of the performance and during intermission. Tickets may be purchased online, at Sunset Community Center, at the Stephen Persinger Recreation. Center, or by calling 630-232-4542.

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The Geneva History Museum wraps up its interactive children’s exhibit, “Go Figure”, now showing in the Special Gallery through August 11^th. Kids can engage in math and literacy activities as well as the gigantic reproductions of five favorite children’s books. The books include Arthur’s Pet Business by Marc Brown, The Doorbell Rang by Pat Hutchins, The Quilt by Ann Jonas, Frog and Toad are Friends: A Lost Button by Arnold Lobel and Goldilocks and the Three Bears by James Marshall. This exhibition is sponsored by the Fabyan Foundation.

The museum will also co-host a special storytime event with the Geneva Public Library on Wednesday, August 8^th, from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM. A reading of Goldilocks and the Three Bears by James Marshall will be followed by an activity. Admission to the children’s exhibit in the Special Gallery is included as part of this free event. Recommended for ages 3 to 8.

Other current exhibits include “In Other Words… A History of Communication in Geneva” in the Picture Gallery and “Geneva’s Story” in the Main Gallery. The Library Squad

Museum hours are 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM Tuesday through Saturday. Regular admission is $3/Person, $2/Children ages 3-10 and includes all three exhibitions.

Geneva History Museum

The Geneva Public Library week starts off with Book Buddies and the Knitting Club on Monday. On Tuesday and Thursday, the Down to DIY program delves into making your own photo collage. With a new school year just around the corner, the library offers Get Ready for Kindergarten on Tuesday and Intro to High School on Wednesday. Useful information for those about to embark on a new phase in their journey to enlightenment.

The Library Squad for middle school and the 20’s and 30’s Books and Brews groups meet on Wednesday. The Dish Cookbook Book Club meets on Thursday. Learn about manned space flight from Bill Andrews in Moonflight Adventures on Thursday afternoon in a demonstration sure to entertain all ages. Middle and elementary school kids can sell unwanted toys or books for a dollar or less at the Flea Market on Friday between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Each registrant gets up to 3 feet of table space where they can sell just about anything except food.

The week wraps up with Family Storytime on Saturday between 10:00 AM and 10:30 AM. This event is for preschool children with their caregivers.

Check the Geneva Public Library website for more information.

The Geneva Classic Car Show continues on Thursday evening, August 9^th, at the Kane County Courthouse parking lot at Fourth and James Streets. The show starts at 6:00 PM and runs until 8:00 PM, weather permitting. The Geneva Chamber of Commerce will decide by 3:00 PM on Thursdays whether to cancel the show or not. Call them at 630-232-6060 to check on cancellations.

Geneva Chamber of Commerce

On the Horizon

On Wednesday, August 22^nd, the Geneva History Museum’s popular Geneva on Wheels tour of downtown Geneva is back on the road.

On Thursday, August 23^rd, the Geneva History Museum helps the Herrington celebrate its 25^th year. For more information on how you can be part of the festivities click here.

Geneva Concours d’Elegance on Sunday, August 26^th, will create an open-air showroom in downtown Geneva displaying some of the most luxurious and stunning cars from every era. Proceeds benefit the Living Well Cancer Resource Center.

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