Community Calendar
Bloomingdale Artists Assoc Spring 2013 Art Show and Sale - Chamber of Commerce
The Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce, located at 108 W. Lake Street, will host a Spring 2013 Art Show and Sale from March through May. Participants are members of the Bloomingdale Artists Assoc. Chamber hours are 9am to 2pm, Monday to Friday. Contact Bev Petrosius (630-624-9545) or Diane Duffy (630-539-3096) for more information.
Bloomingdale Artists Association Spring Show - Park District Museum
Bloomingdale Artists Association
Members Spring Show in Gallery I
The Single Photograph Exhibit, by the fotoMuses in Gallery II
Location: Bloomingdale Park District Museum, 108 S. Bloomingdale Rd.
Contact Diane Duffy for more information, 630-539-3096, dufdiane@comcast.net
Bloomingdale Artists Association - Silent Auction
Birdhouse Auction to benefit the BAA scholarship fund.
Location: Bloomingdale Park District Museum, 108 S. Bloomingdale Rd
Contact Diane Duffy for details, 630-539-3096, dufdiane@comcast.net
Standing Committee of the Whole - Cancelled
Bloomingdale Garden Club - Back Yard Critters, the Good, the Bad, the Ugly
Back Yard Critters, the Good, the Bad, the Ugly, presented by speaker Don Guzan. An informative look at the critters that share our back yards.
Location: Bloomingdale Police Dept, 201 S. Bloomingdale Rd.
Contact Roberta Pulido for more information, 630-295-8315.
Village Board Meeting
Bloomingdale Garden Club - Fairy Gardens
Fairy Gardens presented by Jan Hanson, U of I Extension Master Gardener. Unlock the mystery into the magical world of Fairy Gardening! This program is designed to inspire you to create your own miniature garden (inside or out) where gnomes, fairies, elves and other wee folk can frolic. It covers the basic folklore of this age old form of gardening, as well as ideas in design, construction, use of creative containers, plant material choices and of course, accessories. It's a whimsical look into the world of fantasy!
Location: Bloomingdale Police Dept, 201 S. Bloomingdale Rd
Contact Roberta Pulido for more information, 630-295-8315
Bloomingdale Garden Club -- Don't Doubt the Drought
Don't Doubt the Drought, presented by U of I Extension Master Gardener Julie Moore. 2012 was hot and dry -- how will our landscapes respond in the years to come? This program will discuss growth expectations in 2013 on lawns, newly planted trees, shrubs and evergreens. How will drought impact our perennials, flowering shrubs and ornamental trees? What should we be looking for with established trees and what are some of the best management practices for helping our landscape plants recover.
Location: Bloomingdale Police Dept, 201 S. Bloomingdale Rd.
Contact Roberta Pulido for more information, 630-295-8315.
Bloomingdale Garden Club - Flower Arrangements from the Bible
Flower Arrangements from the Bible, presented by speaker Eileen Wanders. Eileen is a pubished artist and poet. She will demonstrate flower arranging using plants that are written about in the Bible and where to find these references. She will also demonstrate arrangements made using paintings as our guide.
Location: Bloomingdale Police Dept, 201 S. Bloomingdale Rd.
Contact Roberta Pulido for more information, 630-295-8315.
40th Annual Septemberfest
Join us for the 40th annual Septemberfest beginning with the parade stepping off from DuJardin School at 11 a.m., moving west on Schick Road toward Old Town Park. The fest features food, drink, vendor booths, a car show and musical entertainment, as well as the presentation of the Septemberfest/Joe Draghi Memorial Scholarships. The day is capped with a street dance in Old Town Park.
Bloomingdale Garden Club - Success with Bulbs
Success with Bulbs, presented by speaker Joanne Rocchi.
Location: Bloomingdale Police Dept, 201 S. Bloomingdale Rd.
Contact Roberta Pulido for more information, 630-295-8315.
Bloomingdale Garden Club - Who's Who of Owls
Who's Who of Owls presented by speaker Mark Spreyer.
To some people, owls are symbols of wisdon but to others their hoots are harbingers of death and doom. Join ornithologist Mark Spreyer as he reveals the truth about many of our North American owls. Owls' amazing hunting adaptations are explained. Slides and special feathered guests illustrate just who's who!
Bloomingdale Garden Club - Christmas Craft
Annual Christmas Craft Workshop to benefit the residents of the West Suburban Care Center in Bloomingdale.
Location: Bloomingdale Police Dept, 201 S. Bloomingdale Rd.
Contact Roberta Pulido for more information, 630-295-8315.
Bloomingdale Garden Club - Evergreen Tree Workshop
Evergreen Tree Workshop, presented by Christine Plier of Flowers by Christine.
Location: Bloomingdale Police Dept, 201 S. Bloomingdale Rd.
Contact Roberta Pulido for more information, 630-295-8315.