Little White School Museum Announces Fall Program Series

Various events include the annual cemetery walk, junior curator workshop and more.

Oswego’s Little White School Museum is gearing up to present their fall program series. Geology and History of Meramech Hill The 2012 Fall Series begins at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, with “The Geology and History of Meramech Hill” by geologist and historian Michael Chuinard. Chuinard will discuss the reasons why Meramech Hill is one of the most historic sites in Kendall County—although it may not be historic for reasons many believe. Meramech Hill is located near Plano at the confluence of Big Rock and Little Rock creeks and the two creeks’ mouth on the Fox River. Long believed to be the site of a climactic 1730 battle between the Fox Indian Tribe and the French and their Native American allies, it now appears the battle did not take …

Snapshot: Annual Oswego Quilt Raffle Benefits Little White School Museum

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The Quilters' Dozen Quilt Club of Oswego has donated $600 to Oswego’s Little White School Museum to help the museum with operating expenses. The money was raised during the club's annual PrairieFest Quilt Raffle. Each year the  Quilter's Club, which meets weekly at the museum, creates an original quilt design and then sews the quilt by hand. The finished quilt is raffled during the PrairieFest celebration, with the profits split between the museum and the Oswegoland Park District. The museum plans to use the donation to purchase acid-free storage materials and other items required to safely store their collections of items ranging from vintage textiles, to photographs, to original documents. “We recently spent well over $200 on acid-free …

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Three More Chances to Enjoy 'Fabulous Friday' at Oswego’s Little White School Museum

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Area families have three more chances to participate in the Little White School Museum’s free “Fabulous Friday” activity afternoons. The weekly "Fabulous Friday" invites visitors to see what activities kids used to do for entertainment before video games, cell phones and computers came around. Families can drop in on this free event between 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. every Friday from now through August 24  to try their hands at classic games, crafts, and activities that were popular years ago. Families who visit are also challenged to try the “I Spy” activity. Aimed at three separate age groups from young children through adult, the various levels of “I Spy” challenge visitors to spot artifacts and architectural features in the museum on …

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Snapshot: Oswego Children’s Playhouse Presents 'Cats'

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The Oswego Children’s Playhouse, a division of Oswego Playhouse, is pleased to announce their first production of T.S. Eliot’s Cats to be presented on March 16, 17, and 18 at the Little White School Museum. All shows will take place at 6 p.m. Cast members for Cats include the following: Cassie Volpe, Madison Biaglow, Morgan Biaglow, Grace Rose Auersch, Tyler Baker, Chase Dexter, Emerson Dexter, Molly Dexter, Madeline Lund, Sydney Lund and Jacob Lund. Directed by Daina Gielser and based on the poems by T.S. Eliot, the Oswego Children’s Playhouse production of Cats will be fun for the entire family. Tickets are $9 in advance or $10 at the door. Advance tickets may be purchased at the Oswego Village Hall. The Little White School Museum is …

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What's Up This Weekend: Limelight Staging 'Maltese Falcon'

Here's what's happening in Oswego Friday and Saturday.

To get your event in our weekend planner, email steven.jack@patch.com or post it yourself in our events calendar. What Tooth Fairy Day When 12:30 p.m.  Where Oswego Dental, 2484 Us Highway 30 Why go This open house event is a great way to introduce children to the dental experience in a friendly and entertaining way.   Cost Free What Greater Chicago Cavalier Rescue Adoption Day at GO DOG GO! When 10 a.m. Where Go Dog Go, 100 Main St Why go Greater Chicago Cavalier Rescue is committed to making a difference in the lives of cavaliers in need. Stop by Go Dog Go and see these regal rovers. Cost Free   What Kids Nite Out When 5:30 p.m. Where Premier Gymnastics Academy West, 2066 Mitchell Dr Why go Have an excellent evening of gymnastics, pizza…

Popular Holiday Show Heads Back to Oswego

Limelight Theatre Company’s production of It's a Wonderful Life Radio Play begins Dec. 1.

One of the Limelight Theatre Company’s most popular productions is headed back into town for the holidays. This week, the play It's a Wonderful Life Radio Play will begin showing at the Little White School Museum in downtown Oswego. Montgomery resident Brian Brems, director of development for The Limelight Theatre Company, a youth-oriented theatre program through the Oswegoland Park District, said the show has been steadily gaining popularity over the last few years. This will be the production’s third year in the Little White School Museum, which officials feel has increased attendance “because the show has become a part of holiday tradition in town,” “Last year, we noticed an uptick in attendance during our second weekend of shows, which…

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What's Up This Weekend: Giving Back

Here's what's happening in Oswego Friday, Saturday and Sunday

To get your event in our weekend planner, email steven.jack@patch.com or post it yourself in our events calendar. What ECO Electronics Recycling When 8 a.m. Where Behind Public Works Why go Computers, monitors, all types of memory sticks, printers, printer cartridges, laptops and laptop accessories, all hard drives, power cables, all networking equipment (hubs, routers, servers, switches, and more), fax machines, photocopiers, radios, microwaves, printers, keyboards, speakers, and cell phones will be accepted for recycling. Cost Free  What Emerson Creek Holiday Fest When 10 a.m. Saturday Where Emerson Creek Pottery and Tearoom 5126 Stephens Rd Why go Shop for handmade and unique holiday gifts including jewelry, purses, fresh evergreens and…

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Confrontation Boils Over at Park Board Workshop

Commissioner and Oswegoland Park District critic Len Wass presented his campaign financial analysis to his fellow commissioners Wednesday morning at the Little White School Museum. It was less than warmly received.

The tension between members of the Oswegoland Park District Board continued Wednesday morning at a four-hour board workshop held at the Little White School Museum. Commissioners met to discuss a wide range of issues, but spent most of their time arguing about newly-elected member Len Wass’ campaign study of park district spending. Allegations that Wass manipulated the district’s budget numbers to shed a negative light on spending stretched out over his nearly 90-minute presentation of his analysis, which was widely disseminated during the campaign earlier this year. Commissioners agreed to allow Wass to provide his analysis at the workshop meeting after a report in the Aurora Beacon News said that his claims that the park district spends …

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Get Out: Treat Mom Right This Weekend

Our weekly guide to fun around Oswego.

This weekend is for celebrating Mom. Take your family out for a lovely brunch or spend some family time on Saturday – our recommendations vary from a bowling fundraiser to wine tasting. Hope your weekend allows for some family time. • KARING FOR KYLA BOWLING FUNDRAISER Where/When: Parkside Lanes, 34W185 Montgomery Road, Aurora, 3 p.m. Saturday Why Go: Enjoy bowling while raising money for a sweet 5-year-old in need of an upgraded wheelchair. Wonderful raffle prizes too. Pricing: $30 per bowler includes bowling, pizza, raffles and more. • WINE ON THE FOX Where/When: Hudson Crossing Park, 65 N. Harrison St; Sat., 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday Why Go: “Sample award-winning Illinois wines while enjoying live entertainment and delicious local …

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Park Board Approves Bigger Pool Deck for Civic Center Aquatic Park

Commissioners also hear report from staff on upcoming pool season.

The Civic Center Aquatic Park is set to receive a larger pool deck area adjacent to the swimming lanes after a unanimous Oswegoland Park District board vote to approve the project Thursday night. The Park District will spend about $12,700 of pool revenue funds to enlarge the concrete deck and add a sunshade, which will allow for more seating. The project also will include replacing worn out play equipment in the sand area. Five new pieces will be installed. The work at the pool should be complete by its May 28 opening. The contract for the work was awarded to the lowest bidder—Ed Henry Concrete, Construction and Maintenance out of Sheridan. In all, five bids were received. The Park Board also heard a report from staff, updating …

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