Events • Overview
Valentine's Day Dance at Arrowhead
 Sunday, February14 • 1-4pm
Looking to really impress your loved one? Enjoy fine dining in an elegant clubhouse and dancing to your favorite songs from the 1950s to today. Musical host Alex Babiy is a classically and jazz-educated professional singer; he’ll perform for you and DJ part of the party. Lots of surprise special touches make this a day to remember. Our gourmet lunch includes heart-warming asparagus soup, your choice of 1) 6 oz. filet of top sirloin or 2) champagne chicken, plus whipped potatoes, sautéed vegetables, Valentine dessert and of course, a champagne toast.
- Register by Feb. 5 or call 630.665.1415 for availability.
Please make your menu selection when you register.
Location: Arrowhead Golf Club
Limit: 200
| Age |
Dates |
Day |
Time |
R/NR Fee |
Class # |
| 18 & over |
2/14 |
Su |
1-4P |
$55/$59 |
118160-01 |
 “Speakeasy Casino Night”
Friday, February 19th • 6:30pm to 10:00pm
Prepare to be dazzled as the DuPage County Historical Museum hosts its first casino night. Try your hand at blackjack, roulette and craps as we travel back in time to the era of prohibition. Experience the intrigue and glamour of at 1920’s speakeasy. With the price of your ticket, you will enjoy music, appetizers, drinks, raffle prizes, give-a-ways, entertainment, and $100 in “funny money” to get the evening started. Awards will be given for best themed costumes. Don’t forget the password as you will need that to gain entrance to the speakeasy.
| Ticket Price: |
$75 per person |
| Attire: |
Sport coat optional |
| Password: |
Volstead (Volstead Act: formerly the prohibition act, reinforced the prohibition of alcohol in the U.S. in 1919) |
For a list of raffle prizes and sponsors, please click here.
For questions, reservations or more information please call (630) 665-4710.
All proceeds from the event benefit the DuPage County Historical Museum.
 WDSRA Charity Auction –‘There’s No Place Like WDSRA’
Saturday, March 6, 2010 • Abbington, Glen Ellyn
Dust off your ruby red slippers. Invite along a few friends: a scarecrow, tin man, or lion will do. And… follow the yellow brick road to the WDSRA Foundation’s 16th Annual Charity Auction Saturday, March 6th, at the Abbington, Glen Ellyn.
Your support allows the Western DuPage Special Recreation Association (WDSRA) to continue to provide quality recreational programming, qualified staff, specialized equipment, needed scholarships, and ensure that the cost of programs stay low.
For more information about tickets, sponsorships, or donations, please visit our website at www.wdsra.com or contact:
Cindy Allston
cindya@wdsra.com
630-681-0962 ext 132
Used Sports Equipment Sale
Community Center • March 20, 10 am-1 pm
The Wheaton Park District is hosting a new and gently used sports equipment sale. Sale proceeds benefit the park district’s Leisureship Program which was developed to make aquatic facilities and recreation programs available to all Wheaton Park District residents regardless of their economic situation.
Donations of new and gently used sports equipment including soccer balls (size 3, 4 and 5), shin guards, baseball and softball gloves, aluminum and wooden bats, and baseballs and softballs are being accepted at the Community Center, 1777 S. Blanchard Road, beginning November 10, 2009
through March 6, 2010. Make a donation and receive a discount coupon from Dick’s Sporting Goods.
Other equipment drop-off locations are…
- Sport Clips, 537 Schmale Road, North Wheaton (Carol Stream)
- Arrowhead Golf Club, 26W151 Butterfield Road, Wheaton
- Genghis Grill, 106 N. Hale Street, Downtown Wheaton
Go Fly a Kite 2010
April 17, 2010 • 9 am
Last April, in conjunction with Wheaton’s Sesquicentennial Celebration, Wheaton residents attempted to break the Guinness Book of World Records for the most kites flown simultaneously (967 kites). We had over 1,100 notarized registrants that day, but unfortunately, the wind was not on our side, and we did not break the record. A certified 800 kites were set aloft that day. The families that came out for the event had a great time, so we are ready to “give it another try.”
On Saturday morning, April 17, 2010 at Graf Park in Wheaton at 9:00 a.m., the Wheaton Park District and area families will attempt to break last year’s record of 800 kites in the air simultaneously! The rain date for the event is Sunday,
April 25, 2010 at 12:00 p.m.
This is a FREE event!
Bring your own kite, or purchase a special Go Fly a Kite commemorative kite. Look for more information regarding kite sales soon.We will have kites available for purchase. We will also have t-shirts available for purchase in addition to other community vendors.
NEW THIS YEAR -- The Chicago Fire Kite Team will be coming to the event to perform a demonstration as well as coordinate a number of fun kite flying activities for the participants. A video of one of their demonstrations can be viewed a here. A video of last year’s event can be viewed a here .
To register, please print this registration form and bring it with you the day of the event.
If you have any questions, please contact Cathy Hetrick at chetrick@wheatonparks.org or at 630-510-4986.
U Rock 2010 - Teen Battle of the Bands
Wednesday, June 2, 2010 • Memorial Park
Who: Teens and young adults. Come out for a night of music performed by your peers! A large crowd is expected!
What: A Battle of the Bands, with performances by at least three local groups
Where: Taste of Wheaton - Wheaton Park District Bandshell, Memorial Park. 208 W. Union, Wheaton.
When: Wednesday, June 2, 2010. First band begins at 6pm! Judging to be completed by 9pm.
Why: Let’s get back to STATE! The past two year’s U Rock winners have performed at the Illinois State Fair after winning regional competitions. Local winners are also invited to participate in either Wheaton or Glen Ellyn July 4th events!
More Info: No fee to apply or perform. All music and dress should be family friendly for this outdoor event. Applications and demos due by 6 pm on Sunday, May 8. Mail to: Jen Bruggeman, 1777 S. Blanchard, Wheaton, IL 60189. Selected bands will be notified of acceptance by May 15. Performances will be judged with the top band advancing to regional and possibly state competitions and invited to participate in Wheaton and/or Glen Ellyn July 4th celebrations.
Download the Application & Participant Packet »
Download Rules and Regulations »
Contact Jen at jbruggeman@wheatonparks.org for more information.
Fourth of July 2010 "America the Beautiful"
Welcome to the 2010 Fourth of July Parade & Fireworks Events
Event Schedule:
- Fireworks on the evening of July 3rd at DuPage County Fairgrounds with viewing from Graf Park
- Parade at noon on July 4th along Main Street.
Interested in participating? Click on the following files for details:
Check back soon for additional event details!
Questions, email: julyparade@wheatonparks.org
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