The Smithsonian Journeys to Sycamore
Journey Stories examines the intersection between modes of travel and Americans’ desire to feel free to move. The story is diverse and focused on immigration, migration, innovation, and freedom. It is accounts of immigrants coming in search of promise in a new country; stories of individuals and families relocating in search of fortune, their own homestead, or employment; the harrowing journeys of Africans and Native Americans forced to move; and, of course, fun and frolic on the open road.
What makes the exhibit even more interesting is how our local community relates to the broad themes. “It was fun to see how examples of Sycamore’s and the surrounding community stories history fit in with national trends. Especially when looking at transportation - we are all literally all connected.” Donahoe continued.
The Sycamore History Museum is open starting May 31. Hours will be Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 - 4:00 and Sundays from 1:00 - 4:00. Admission is $5 for adults, free for children under 14, and $4 for groups of 10 or more.
1730 N. Main Street, Sycamore, IL 60178
Phone: 815-895-5762
http://www.sycamorehistory.org/smithjourney.htm
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Monday, June 29, 2009
Classical Conversations Informational Meeting and Classical Education Seminar
Greetings,
There will be two informational meetings being held in the Freeport and Shannon, IL areas this July. We would like to extend an invitation for you to join us on either date to learn more about Classical Conversations and Classical Education with a Biblical Worldview.
On Thursday, July 2nd we are hosting an Informational meeting on Classical Conversations at Park Hills Evangelical Church from 7-9 pm. In this meeting parents will learn more about the classical model of education along with some background on how classical conversations got started, and how CC implements the tutoring process. Come hear how you and your children will benefit from a classical education, and have your questions answered in a relaxed, caring environment.
You can read more about CC at http://www.classicalconversations.com/
Please do not contact the church with any questions, however, you may call Alicia Glendenning @ lukeg@jcwifi.com or 815-543-0232.
We will also be hosting an informational seminar on Classical Education with a Biblical worldview at a separate date. We will be discussing the purpose for this and the difference between the classical model and modern education. If you would like to know more, please join us on Saturday July 11th at 10 am at Shannon Baptist Church in Shannon, IL.
RSVP is requested. Please call to reserve your spot today. You can contact Alicia Glendenning at the number and e-mail listed above with questions or a response to this e-mail.
Thanks so much and may God Bless you abundantly,
Dawn Boyer
There will be two informational meetings being held in the Freeport and Shannon, IL areas this July. We would like to extend an invitation for you to join us on either date to learn more about Classical Conversations and Classical Education with a Biblical Worldview.
On Thursday, July 2nd we are hosting an Informational meeting on Classical Conversations at Park Hills Evangelical Church from 7-9 pm. In this meeting parents will learn more about the classical model of education along with some background on how classical conversations got started, and how CC implements the tutoring process. Come hear how you and your children will benefit from a classical education, and have your questions answered in a relaxed, caring environment.
You can read more about CC at http://www.classicalconversations.com/
Please do not contact the church with any questions, however, you may call Alicia Glendenning @ lukeg@jcwifi.com or 815-543-0232.
We will also be hosting an informational seminar on Classical Education with a Biblical worldview at a separate date. We will be discussing the purpose for this and the difference between the classical model and modern education. If you would like to know more, please join us on Saturday July 11th at 10 am at Shannon Baptist Church in Shannon, IL.
RSVP is requested. Please call to reserve your spot today. You can contact Alicia Glendenning at the number and e-mail listed above with questions or a response to this e-mail.
Thanks so much and may God Bless you abundantly,
Dawn Boyer
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Field Trip Idea: Graue Mill and Museum
History of the Graue Mill and Museum
Frederick Graue was born in Germany, came to the United States and settled in Fullersburg, Illinois. He purchased land and began to build a waterwheel gristmill. It took five years to construct using bricks made from clay taken from the Graue farm and fired in a kiln near the site, and white oak timbers cut from a tract along the I & M canal near Lemont. The four huge one-ton buhrstones used for grinding were imported from the coast of France. The large gristmill was finished in 1852 and was used to grind the wheat, corn and other grains produced by local farmers.
The mill was a major center of economic life during the 19th century and was also used by Fred Graue to hide runaway slaves on their journey to freedom in Canada. President Abraham Lincoln reportedly visited Graue Mill during a trip from Chicago to Springfield. Three generations of the Graue family operated the mill for 60 years until modern milling methods rendered the old mill obsolete and the building was abandoned.
The building was eventually added to the properties of the DuPage County Forest Preserve District. In 1934, it was decided to restore the mill to the period of 1852-1868, the time the waterwheel was in operation. The restoration was completed in 1943 but was not maintained. In 1950, the mill property was leased to the DuPage Graue Mill Corporation, an organization formed by local residents, who repaired the waterwheel and gear system and opened the museum.
Graue Mill was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in May 1975. And in 1981 was recognized as an Illinois Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers -- the only gristmill so designated on a national or local level, representative of an important technology and era in the history of America.
Saturday & Sunday, July 11 and 12, 10am to 4 pm From Grain to GristLearn the duties of a miller's apprentice by helping with many of the steps necessary to produce stone-ground cornmeal -- from shucking to shelling to grinding to weighing to bagging.
Sunday, July 26, 10 am to 4pm Scavenger Hunt at the MillVisit the Mill and get your treasure map. If you find every one of the Mill's "treasures", you win a prize.
Season
Mid April - Mid November
Hours
Daily Tuesday - Sunday 10 AM to 4:30 PM
Closed Monday, Except for Holidays
Admission Rates
Children 4-12 $1.50
Children 3-under Free
Adults $3.50
Seniors $3.00
Telephone 630-655-2090 or 630-920-9720
Call for information, group rates and reservations.
Location Visit the Graue Mill and Museum in Oak Brook, Illinois. Just 18 miles from the heart of Chicago, the Mill is on York Road, 1/4 mile north of Ogden Avenue, at the junction of York and Spring Roads.
Mailing Address
3800 York Road Oak Brook, Illinois 60523
Frederick Graue was born in Germany, came to the United States and settled in Fullersburg, Illinois. He purchased land and began to build a waterwheel gristmill. It took five years to construct using bricks made from clay taken from the Graue farm and fired in a kiln near the site, and white oak timbers cut from a tract along the I & M canal near Lemont. The four huge one-ton buhrstones used for grinding were imported from the coast of France. The large gristmill was finished in 1852 and was used to grind the wheat, corn and other grains produced by local farmers.
The mill was a major center of economic life during the 19th century and was also used by Fred Graue to hide runaway slaves on their journey to freedom in Canada. President Abraham Lincoln reportedly visited Graue Mill during a trip from Chicago to Springfield. Three generations of the Graue family operated the mill for 60 years until modern milling methods rendered the old mill obsolete and the building was abandoned.
The building was eventually added to the properties of the DuPage County Forest Preserve District. In 1934, it was decided to restore the mill to the period of 1852-1868, the time the waterwheel was in operation. The restoration was completed in 1943 but was not maintained. In 1950, the mill property was leased to the DuPage Graue Mill Corporation, an organization formed by local residents, who repaired the waterwheel and gear system and opened the museum.
Graue Mill was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in May 1975. And in 1981 was recognized as an Illinois Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers -- the only gristmill so designated on a national or local level, representative of an important technology and era in the history of America.
Saturday & Sunday, July 11 and 12, 10am to 4 pm From Grain to GristLearn the duties of a miller's apprentice by helping with many of the steps necessary to produce stone-ground cornmeal -- from shucking to shelling to grinding to weighing to bagging.
Sunday, July 26, 10 am to 4pm Scavenger Hunt at the MillVisit the Mill and get your treasure map. If you find every one of the Mill's "treasures", you win a prize.
Season
Mid April - Mid November
Hours
Daily Tuesday - Sunday 10 AM to 4:30 PM
Closed Monday, Except for Holidays
Admission Rates
Children 4-12 $1.50
Children 3-under Free
Adults $3.50
Seniors $3.00
Telephone 630-655-2090 or 630-920-9720
Call for information, group rates and reservations.
Location Visit the Graue Mill and Museum in Oak Brook, Illinois. Just 18 miles from the heart of Chicago, the Mill is on York Road, 1/4 mile north of Ogden Avenue, at the junction of York and Spring Roads.
Mailing Address
3800 York Road Oak Brook, Illinois 60523
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Summer Hike in the Wetland - Prairie
These are some of the fun things the kids and I saw on our hike last night at Bartlett Nature Center:
Milkweed beginning to bloom
Cormorants (drying their wings in the sun)
Butterfly weed
Teeny tiny toad (half an inch)
Beaver swimming by their lodge
Queen Anne's Lace
Indigo pods
Sandhill Cranes
Osprey feeding their babies (via binoculars)
Barn swallow babies in their nests
Sunflowers
Purple and White Clover
Cattails
Garter snake
Deer tracks on the trail
Orb web spider webs
and much more...
The coolness of the evening air after a hot afternoon made it a beautiful evening.
Have fun hiking with your family!
Remember to bring: insect repellant, water, your camera and binoculars.
Julie
Friday, June 26, 2009
McDonald's L.A.T.E.Ride
McDonald's L.A.T.E. Ride:
Saturday night/Sunday morning July 11/12, 2009
Join up to 10,000 bicyclists on Saturday night/Sunday morning July 11/12 for McDonald's L.A.T.E. Ride, hosted by and benefiting Friends of the Parks. Enjoy a 25-mile ride through Chicago's neighborhoods and along the lakefront. Cycle past skyscrapers, hear "Opaah!" in Greek Town, cruise through the North Side, wave to onlookers, and watch the sun rise over Lake Michigan. Plus, enjoy tons of snacks at the rest stop and breakfast back at Buckingham Fountain.
People Pedaling for Parks
McDonald's L.A.T.E. Ride is Chicago's biggest charity bicycle ride! Proceeds from the event benefit Friends of the Parks, a 33-year-old not-for-profit parks advocacy group whose mission is to protect and improve Chicago's parks and forest preserves in Cook County. Since 1975, Friends of the Parks has served as the city's strongest independent advocate for improved parks and park programs, for the creation of new parks, and for better management of Chicago's recreational resources. Friends of the Parks hosts an annual Earth Day citywide parks clean-up, an Adopt-a-Park program, community service days, a neighborhood greening initiative, and park tours. We've hosted our after-midnight ride, our biggest fundraiser, since 1989. Your generous support makes our work possible!
Your registration for McDonald's L.A.T.E. Ride includes:
A short-sleeved 100% cotton McDonald's L.A.T.E. Ride T-shirt (FREE for all riders who sign up by July 10th!)
Pocket-size Rider Guide with official route map
Goody Bag filled with coupons, sample stuff and mandatory Rider Number (see below)
Prizes for Best Lit Bike and Best Decorated Helmet
Bicycle support, if needed, provided by Village Cycle Center
Support from police officers and volunteer Course Marshals
Rest stop with water, high-energy snacks and fruit
First-aid support, if needed.
Post-ride breakfast at Buckingham Fountain
Rider Goody Bag "Goodies"
Our sponsors have generously donated to make this year's Goody Bags better than ever! The total value and savings of our Goody Bag is over $80!! You'll taste samples of Wrigley gum, Lifeway Probiotic Bars, VitaFusion adult gummy vitamins, and ZYM electrolyte tabs. Experience a free 3-day trial at Equinox fitness clubs, or join Cardinal Fitness at a major discount. You'll get coupons for discounts on performances of Cirque Shanghai at Navy Pier, shopping at Sports Authority (get $10 off!) and groceries like M&Ms Ice Cream, Kozy Shack pudding, Skinny Cow low-fat ice cream and Fisher Nuts. Learn about Keen Footwear and where you can get them in Chicagoland. Protect yourself while cycling with Peoples Gas/North Shore Gas fluorescent reflective stickers. Show your love of 93XRT with a car window cling. Use a coupon to save on a Tanita smart scale with a free pedometer. Enjoy a free July issue of Shape magazine. And there's plenty more!
How to Register
Register on the Internet
Registration is now open! You may pre-register for McDonald's L.A.T.E. Ride until July 10th through the following link to signmeup.com, our official Internet registration provider.
Night-of-Event Registration
You may register for $40 at Buckingham Fountain. You will not receive a free t-shirt; however, a limited supply of t-shirts will be available for purchase
Register by Mail
We have provided a printable registration form on this web site. You may print it, fill it out and mail it to Friends of the Parks, or bring it with you to any Packet Pick-Up.
Register in Person at Packet Pick-Ups
You may register in person at a Packet-Pick-Up at one of the following locations:
Thursday, July 2
Sports Authority - Orland Park
LaGrange Road and 153rd Street
5pm–9pm
Sunday, July 5
Sports Authority - Lombard
173 Yorktown Center
10am–2pm
Sunday, July 5
Village Cycle Center - Chicago
1337 N. Wells
5pm–8pm
Monday, July 6
Sports Authority - Vernon Hills
155 E. Town Line Road
5pm–9pm
Tuesday, July 7
Sports Authority - Hoffman Estates
4700 Hoffman Blvd.
5pm–9pm
Wednesday, July 8
McDonald’s Cycle Center in Millennium Park - Chicago
239 E. Randolph
11am–2pm
Wednesday, July 8
Sports Authority - Chicago
1801 W. Fullerton
5pm–9pm
Thursday, July 9
50th Anniversary McDonald’s Restaurant - Chicago
600 N. Clark Street
11am–2pm
Sorry, no refunds on accepted entries. Proceeds benefit Friends of the Parks.
Registration Confirmation To confirm that you are registered, follow this link.
Saturday night/Sunday morning July 11/12, 2009
Join up to 10,000 bicyclists on Saturday night/Sunday morning July 11/12 for McDonald's L.A.T.E. Ride, hosted by and benefiting Friends of the Parks. Enjoy a 25-mile ride through Chicago's neighborhoods and along the lakefront. Cycle past skyscrapers, hear "Opaah!" in Greek Town, cruise through the North Side, wave to onlookers, and watch the sun rise over Lake Michigan. Plus, enjoy tons of snacks at the rest stop and breakfast back at Buckingham Fountain.
People Pedaling for Parks
McDonald's L.A.T.E. Ride is Chicago's biggest charity bicycle ride! Proceeds from the event benefit Friends of the Parks, a 33-year-old not-for-profit parks advocacy group whose mission is to protect and improve Chicago's parks and forest preserves in Cook County. Since 1975, Friends of the Parks has served as the city's strongest independent advocate for improved parks and park programs, for the creation of new parks, and for better management of Chicago's recreational resources. Friends of the Parks hosts an annual Earth Day citywide parks clean-up, an Adopt-a-Park program, community service days, a neighborhood greening initiative, and park tours. We've hosted our after-midnight ride, our biggest fundraiser, since 1989. Your generous support makes our work possible!
Your registration for McDonald's L.A.T.E. Ride includes:
A short-sleeved 100% cotton McDonald's L.A.T.E. Ride T-shirt (FREE for all riders who sign up by July 10th!)
Pocket-size Rider Guide with official route map
Goody Bag filled with coupons, sample stuff and mandatory Rider Number (see below)
Prizes for Best Lit Bike and Best Decorated Helmet
Bicycle support, if needed, provided by Village Cycle Center
Support from police officers and volunteer Course Marshals
Rest stop with water, high-energy snacks and fruit
First-aid support, if needed.
Post-ride breakfast at Buckingham Fountain
Rider Goody Bag "Goodies"
Our sponsors have generously donated to make this year's Goody Bags better than ever! The total value and savings of our Goody Bag is over $80!! You'll taste samples of Wrigley gum, Lifeway Probiotic Bars, VitaFusion adult gummy vitamins, and ZYM electrolyte tabs. Experience a free 3-day trial at Equinox fitness clubs, or join Cardinal Fitness at a major discount. You'll get coupons for discounts on performances of Cirque Shanghai at Navy Pier, shopping at Sports Authority (get $10 off!) and groceries like M&Ms Ice Cream, Kozy Shack pudding, Skinny Cow low-fat ice cream and Fisher Nuts. Learn about Keen Footwear and where you can get them in Chicagoland. Protect yourself while cycling with Peoples Gas/North Shore Gas fluorescent reflective stickers. Show your love of 93XRT with a car window cling. Use a coupon to save on a Tanita smart scale with a free pedometer. Enjoy a free July issue of Shape magazine. And there's plenty more!
How to Register
Register on the Internet
Registration is now open! You may pre-register for McDonald's L.A.T.E. Ride until July 10th through the following link to signmeup.com, our official Internet registration provider.
Night-of-Event Registration
You may register for $40 at Buckingham Fountain. You will not receive a free t-shirt; however, a limited supply of t-shirts will be available for purchase
Register by Mail
We have provided a printable registration form on this web site. You may print it, fill it out and mail it to Friends of the Parks, or bring it with you to any Packet Pick-Up.
Register in Person at Packet Pick-Ups
You may register in person at a Packet-Pick-Up at one of the following locations:
Thursday, July 2
Sports Authority - Orland Park
LaGrange Road and 153rd Street
5pm–9pm
Sunday, July 5
Sports Authority - Lombard
173 Yorktown Center
10am–2pm
Sunday, July 5
Village Cycle Center - Chicago
1337 N. Wells
5pm–8pm
Monday, July 6
Sports Authority - Vernon Hills
155 E. Town Line Road
5pm–9pm
Tuesday, July 7
Sports Authority - Hoffman Estates
4700 Hoffman Blvd.
5pm–9pm
Wednesday, July 8
McDonald’s Cycle Center in Millennium Park - Chicago
239 E. Randolph
11am–2pm
Wednesday, July 8
Sports Authority - Chicago
1801 W. Fullerton
5pm–9pm
Thursday, July 9
50th Anniversary McDonald’s Restaurant - Chicago
600 N. Clark Street
11am–2pm
Sorry, no refunds on accepted entries. Proceeds benefit Friends of the Parks.
Registration Confirmation To confirm that you are registered, follow this link.
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