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CONTENTS
4 Get out
and run
6 Farmers markets
8 Forest Park
Summerfest
10 No Glove
12 SHOPPING
FEATURE:
Sizzling through
the summer
14 Calendar
17 Movies
19 Pools
20 Gardens
22 Tennis
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By PAUL OPPENHEIM
Running Columnist
R
unners are always looking for good local
races, and some not-so-local. The real hard-
core runners compete nearly every weekend,
but more typical are those who run maybe
one or two races a month through the sum-
mer. I asked some of my fellow members of the Oak
Park Runners Club for their favorites and why they
like them.
Top level competitive races are generally those
on the Chicago Area Runners Associations
Runners Choice Circuit, attracting some of the
regions leading runners. But for more low-key
runners who just like to run an occasional race,
The rundown
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Get ready for summer!
there are many summer running events
in the near western suburbs. And racing
through the hotter weather is excellent
preparation for some of the fall races
where your hard summer work will re-
ally pay off. So here are just a few of the
many choices:
One of my long-time favorites is the
Western Springs Tower Trot 5K/10K
(May 24), a family-friendly race winding
through the streets of Western Springs,
that has been around seemingly forever.
You can run the
5K, the 10K, or
both if youre
feeling really
ambitious.
Helen Nut-
tall, one of the
regions top
female runners,
likes Roselles
Run for the
Roses 5K (June
3), Because it
provides free
childcare during
the race (excel-
lent when both
parents want to race) and it has a really
nice 0.6-mile race for kids that has chip
timing. [My daughter] Zoe had so much
fun doing that last year.
At the other end of the race spectrum,
Nuttall also enjoys the rugged Waterfall
Glen Xtreme 10-Mile trail race (July
21), since it is so beautiful and scenic,
and has hills! Also it is a challenge, and
separates the men from the boys (so to
speak).
Both races are CARA Circuit races.
Maribeth Ward, a leading masters
age-group runner, also likes the Run for
the Roses, as well as the 4 on the 4th (four
miles on July 4) in Elmhurst. The 4 on
the 4th is well organized, family-friendly
and a less-common distance. Both races
attract some of the top competitors since
theyre on the CARA Circuit.
Eileen Skisak ran an amazing 70 races
in 2011, and is the go-to person for race
advice. She recommends the LaGrange
Rocks 5K (June 8), with shorter distances
for younger kids. Its unusual in that it
is run in the evening. She also says the
Daisy Dash 5K in Clarendon Hills (June
17) is a fun race, and The Race for South
Sudan 5K is another LaGrange event (on
June 30), offering huge trophies.
Skisak is also fond of the Chicago
Firefighters Run for the Kids 5K held on
July 19 at Soldier Field campus on Chi-
cagos lakefront (okay, its not quite in the
western suburbs). She says its family-
oriented, with free parking, and has a DJ,
food and beer.
And if you still need more suggestions
for June, Downers Grove puts on a nice
5-mile race (June 24) which is also on the
CARA Circuit.
Another good July 4 event is the Riv-
erside Independence Run 5K, a race Ive
run many times. Riversides beautiful
streets make for an attractive course,
and the race is followed by the villages
annual Fourth of July parade, so bring
the kids.
I like the DeKalb CornFest (Aug. 25),
says John Kolman, a member of the Oak
Park Runners Club. I know it is a little
bit of a drive but that is part of the fun.
Where else can you run a 10K then go
on to spend the rest of the day at a Corn
Fest? Its really more like a county fair.
The food is great, there are a lot of local
crafts and they have some very good and
free live music
if you stay until
evening. Dont
worry, there are
free showers in
the high school
after the race, just
bring your own
towel.
There are
many races every
weekend through
the summer,
in addition to
those mentioned
above. Your best
bet is to check
on-line sources such as the Chicago Area
Runners Association (cararuns.org) or
Chicago Athlete Magazine, among others.
Like most runners, youll discover a few
personal favorites. And in the smaller
races you also have more chances to earn
age-group medals, compared to those
hotly-contested CARA events. With so
many choices this summer theres no
excuse not to stay in shape for the prime
racing months later in the year.
Paul Oppenheim writes about running for
Wednesday Journal.
Riversides beautiful streets make for an
attractive course, and the race is followed
by the villages annual Fourth of July
parade, so bring the kids.
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Contributing Reporter
I
t is official. People in the western
suburbs no longer have an excuse for
poor eating habits. Community farmers
markets are open throughout the sum-
mer months, offering fresh produce and
meats as well as flowers. Its time to forget
about that frozen pizza, and shop your way
to a healthy, local meal.
Oak Park
Opening the farmers market season in
mid-May, Oak Parks is already available
to satisfy its loyal fans. R eturning to
its long-time location in the parking lot
of Pilgrim Church on Lake Street, the
market brings back old favorites as well
as some new faces.
Farmers Market staff liaison Mike
Charley says the market is particularly
excited to welcome five new vendors.
Weve got Dennanne Farms out of
Elgin, which is an aviary. Theyll be the
first dedicated honey vendor at the mar-
ket in years, he says. We have a new
bakery, Highrise Bakery from Chicago,
that will sell artisanal breads, and Nordic
Creamery from Westby, Wis., will sell
artisanal cheese. We have a new organic
produce vendor as well.
Florist Steve Owens, a long-time floral
vendor is retiring, so we have another St.
Annes flower gardener in North Wichert
Gardens, taking his spot.
Charley notes that the new vendors fit
in with the village boards underlying
plan for the market.
One of the goals of the village board
Time to enjoy the
stocked markets
Farmers markets bring back the veggies,
fruits and owers
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The Park District of
Forest Park offers a variety
for you to enjoy:
Day Camps
Summer Camp
Before and After School
Fun Camp
Teen Camp
Seasonal
Brochures
Winter/Spring
Summer
Fall
Weekly Classes
Kickboxing, Zumba & Yoga
Tae Kwon Do
Arts & Crafts
Swimming
Fitness
...and many more
PooL PASSES
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Special Events
4th of July Celebration & Fireworks
no-Gloves 16 Softball Tournament
Family Camp-out in the Park
Movie nights Under the Stars
Teen Activities & Trips
Picnic in the Park
Kids Triathlon
Breakfast with Santa
Daddy Daughter Dance
...and
much,
much,
more!!!
is encouraging environmentalism and
sustainability. Every time we have an
opening in the market, we try to fill it
with something that meets those goals.
Farmers Market Manager Jessica Rink
says special events bring more of the
community flavor to the event.
Well hold Go Green Days on May 26
to highlight green community organi-
zations. On Aug. 18, we hold our an-
nual corn roast, and on Oct. 27, we close
the market with our Stone Soup day.
Throughout the summer, local not-for-
profit organizations have the opportunity
to participate in bake sales.
Oak Parks market runs now to Oct. 27
from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. and promises home-
made donuts and bluegrass music for the
vegetable-phobic.
Brookeld
In Brookfield, the farmers market
opens for the season on Saturday, June
2, and runs through the end of October.
Located in the Brookfield Village Hall
parking lot, the market is open 8 a.m. to
1 p.m.
As in years past, the market will draw
in the crowds with seasonal vegetables
and fruits. Live music and entertainment
also add to the festival appeal. Kids and
pets are all welcome.
Riverside
The Riverside Farmers Market returns
for its fourth year, and its second year lo-
cated in the parking lot between the Riv-
erside Town Hall and the Public Library.
Coordinated by a group of 10 volunteers,
the market will be held on Wednesdays
from June 13 to Oct. 3, with the exception
of July 4.
Volunteer Cathy Haley says the market
will be better and bigger than ever this year.
Were very excited because our vendor
base has grown from 12 to 25, she says.
Were especially happy to have back
Lyons Fruit from South Haven, Mich., be-
cause theyre one of our original vendors
and offer sustainably grown fruit.
Also returning will be Farmer Nick
who offers free range chicken, fresh eggs
and grass-fed beef and pork.
New to the market this year, Chef Carl
will offer his craft soups. Carl will be
buying ingredients one week and return-
ing to the market the next with home-
made soup creations.
In addition to produce offerings, the
market will feature grains and beans
from Breslin Farms in Sandwich, and
vegetables and herbs from Wild Sands
Farm in Kankakee. Local potters from
LaGranges Village Potters will also be
represented and the Urban Worm Girl
will explain composting to adults and
children. The library will provide educa-
tional demonstrations with its Lights for
Learning energy bike, and local acoustic
guitar player Paul Halvey will entertain
the crowds.
Haley notes that the market makes ev-
ery effort to be local and environmentally
responsible.
Were trying to tie everything together
with an overall sustainability thread,
she says.
Forest Park
The Forest Park Farmers Market is
held in the Forest Park Grove on Fridays
from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and runs June 22
to Oct. 5. Fresh produce is a staple, but
the market offers quite a bit more.
Also on hand includes Frosty Produc-
tions Maple and Honey products as well
as Ludwig Farm Creamerys raw milk
cheeses. Jakes Country Meats will be
returning as a vendor and as a feature
on the markets grill menu. A gluten-free
confectionary, and the Heart and Sugar
Baker round out the sweet treats, while
coffee, eggs and plants will also be avail-
able for purchase.
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SUMMER CLUBHOUSE
Summer Clubhouse is currently taking registration at the Howard Mohr Community
Center, 7640 Jackson Blvd. Clubhouse provides responsible daycare for children ages
4 to 13 years old and is open from 6:30am-6pm. This includes weekly arts& crafts,
dancing, games, outside activities and much more. Call for tuition rates.
GROOVN IN THE GROVE
The Tuesday Family Concert Series will be help at Altenheim Picnic Grove,
7824 Madison Street, 7pm to 10pm On June 19th, July 17th & August 21st.
Grab a blanket, pack a picnic and head to the grove for a great outdoor concert!
Concessions & Beverages available for a charge. Concert is fREE!
SUMMER REC PROGRAM
The Summer Rec Program provides Forest Park children a chance to get out with
friends and learn arts & crafts, play board games and enjoy other free activities.
Summer Rec is held at the parks located at the corners of 16th St. and Circle &
Randolph and Circle. The program begins June 11th And ends August 5th.
Rec hours are 8:30am until 12:30pm.
SUMMER BASKETBALL & REC NIGHT
Every Wednesday in June, July And August basketball & rec night.
Come & enjoy basketball & other fun games for everyone! All skill levels welcome.
We provide young players with the opportunity to build a solid fundamental base
and we work with each player to enhance their skills. Free play and structured games.
Children ages 8-14. Hours: 6:30pm-8:30pm. Cost is $1.
00
per session.
YOUNG GOURMETS
There is a new chef in the house. Kids will create unique, kid friendly entrees,
appetizers and desserts. Hands on preparation. The reward is that we eat what we
make. WednesdAys, July 11th, 18th, 25th & August 1st. Hours: 4pm-6pm.
Ages 6 and up. Cost for all four dates is $32 per person.
Registration required. Space is limited.
For Any Additional Information Or To Register For Any Of Our Events,
Please Call The Howard Mohr Community Center At 708-771-7737
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I
n Forest Park, it isnt officially summer
until Summer Fest kicks off the season.
On Friday and Saturday, June 8-9, the
village closes down Madison Street and
opens up summer for villagers and visi-
tors alike.
With a beer garden, two dining areas, spe-
cial events for kids and seniors, live music,
and shopping and food provided by local
businesses, its no wonder the event draws
upwards of 10,000 visitors every year.
Laurie Kokenes, executive director of the
Forest Park Chamber of Commerce and
development, says the event has evolved over
the years.
Summer Fest began as a sidewalk festival
and emerged into a full-blown festival that is
popular throughout the Chicagoland area.
Our goal was to create a family-friendly festi-
val with a community feel and something for
everyone.
One way the festival has continued to be
family-friendly through the years? There is
no entrance fee. Unlike other area festivals,
Kokenes thinks it is important to make the
event accessible to everyone.
One of the best things about Summer Fest
is the fact that there is no entrance fee. Folks
can enjoy live music on two stages, shop the
sidewalk sale, check out the merchandise
offered by other vendors and enjoy good food
from our local restaurants without paying to
get in, she says.
On Friday night, visitors shop and eat,
and the music is a big attraction. One high-
light will be Divas Crossing, a band offering
covers of favorites as well as original tunes.
With a jazzy pop mix of adult contemporary
music and soft rock and rhythm, Divas
Crossing also pleases the crowd with origi-
nals composed by Forest Park Firefighter
Lieutenant Scott Popelka. Also on Friday
night, the band 1969 breathes new life into
old favorite s from 60s stars such as Janis
Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Joe Cocker and the
Doors.
Saturday brings more families to the fest
with serious kids events as well as serious
shopping. The giant slide returns to fulfill
its role as most anticipated Summer Fest
kids activity, with pony rides running a close
second. From 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., kids can enjoy
face painting as well. Carnival games keep
the older kids busy, and stilt-walker Jason
Kollum will entertain from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
On Saturday night, the bands will be
rocking again with the Neverly Brothers
providing a tour through rockn rolls his-
tory, and West 34 playing deep cut classic
rock, blues covers and a little bit of surf
rock.
Kokenes notes that the entertainment is a
key part of the event, and the food offerings
from local restaurants are what keep the
crowds fueled.
We dont hire festival food vendors
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Its a family-friendly
festival that draws
10,000 people every year
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Laskowski, whose restaurant and catering
business has been a part of the community
for 35 years, says that Summer Fest is the
only festival his restaurant caters to.
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since the beginning. Were sort of etched
in stone. This is the only festival we do
because were part of the community and
were really committed to it.
Starship goes traditional with its Sum-
mer Fest offering because Laskowski says
thats what the people want.
We do our Italian beef, and were known
for our jambalaya, he says. We offer
the usual like lemonade and hotdogs, but
well try out different things too, like jerk
chicken on a stick. We dont want to dupli-
cate what everyone else is doing.
As the only ice cream vendor, the Brown
Cow Ice Cream parlor will be expecting
long lines, and countless happy customers.
Harlem Maennerchor, a German singing
and social group, cooks up beloved home-
made bratwurst and funnel cakes. Other
local restaurants will be offering their
specialties as local shops offer good deals
on their wares.
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By MARTY FARMER
W
hen John Westermeyer received
his MVP award at last years
Park District of Forest Parks
16-inch No Glove National Soft-
ball Tournament, the veteran
third baseman essentially offered a post-
game verbal love letter about the magical
tournament in an exclusive interview with
the Forest Park Review.
This is a very special tournament, a
really special place for me, said Wester-
meyer, who batted .529 with nine hits, seven
runs, and a .765 slugging percentage over
five games. Ive
been playing in
the Forest Park No
Glove [Tournament]
for years, and its a
first class event for
the players, coaches,
fans and families
that come out every
year. The teams are
very competitive,
the fields are im-
maculate and there
is great support
from the community
[of Forest Park].
Plus, Larry [Piekarz,
executive director
of the park district],
the park district staff and volunteers all do
a phenomenal job at the tournament.
The reflective Westermeyer with a
quicksilver bat returns this summer, along
with his appropriately named defending
champion team, Flashback, to vie for their
third straight consecutive championship
at the prestigious event, being held from
Wednesday, July 25 through Sunday, July 29.
Flashback, which finished 5-0 at No Glove
last year, is led by veteran stars like Wester-
meyer, Anthony Tyler (2010 No Glove MVP),
Randy Russ, Jake Olsen, Ralph Lawrence
and Max Sakellaris, a former OPRF High
School football and basketball player.
Hoping to prove the third time wont be
the charm for Flashback is the Roadrun-
ners (3-2 last year), an exciting young
Forest Park League team that finished
runner-up in 2011 and 2010. Fittingly, speed
is the name of the game for the explosive
Roadrunners, who feature versatile threats
like Nate Mercado, Erik Niedzala, John
Robinson and Joe Napoli. While teams
still need to be selected/invited and player
movement is common among teams, other
probable contenders in the 24-team, double-
elimination tournament could include:
Players, Inc., Windy City, Jynx, Heat, Bush
Leaguers along with OBI, Iron and Vision,
three clubs sponsored by McGaffers.
The notable new wrinkles this summer
are only the top four teams will be seeded
top eight were seeded in 2011 and
home plate at Field 1 has been moved out
an additional six-feet from the fence line
to allow catchers more room to catch foul
balls. Everything else about the premier
softball tournament remains essentially
intact, including the an-
nual return of Mr. Stats,
a tournament staple
who provides constant
updates of scores and
stats for players and fans
to enjoy.
The process of select-
ing this years teams
along with generally
overseeing all facets
of the tournament is
handled by the affable
Piekarz.
First of all, [Super-
intendent of Parks]
Larry Buckley and his
crew do an amazing job
with our fields, Piekarz
said. They make the fields look and play
like professional 16-inch softball fields. We
select the premier softball teams from the
suburbs and Chicago so the level of play is
outstanding.
There is a definite mystique about the
Forest Park No Glove Nationals, he added.
We have had over 1,000 people come out
to watch the championship game. People
come out to relax, spend time with friends
and family. Often, its a chance for people to
reconnect as well. Our job is to foster that
friendly, fun atmosphere with great softball,
beautiful fields and plenty of tasty and af-
fordable food and drink options.
While the non-stop action of games is
a primary draw for players, fans, friends
and families alike, the concession areas
are also a major hit. Annual items include:
hamburgers, chicken, tacos, rib sandwich-
es, Italian beef, French fries, beer, soda
and water. For folks in search of lighter
fare, salads are available at the pool con-
Flashback returns to
defend No Glove title
Plenty of competitive games to be had at premiere
soball tournament
Our job is to foster that
friendly, fun atmosphere with
great softball, beautiful elds and
plenty of tasty and aordable
food and drink options.
LARRY PIEKARZ
Park District Executive Director
2012 INDEPENDENCE DAY
FESTIVITIES!
This is our 34
th
year! Come and help us celebrate our day
of independence. Bring out the red, white, and blue as we share our pride in Riverside and our great Nation.
Tuesday, July 3
rd

(Guthrie Park)
6:00pm: Opening Ceremonies
6:15pm: Concert in the Park
7:30pm: Main Act
Butter Side Down
Wednesday, July 4
th
7:30am: 5K Independence Run
(Water Tower)
8:15am: Parade line-up
8:45am: Parade begins down
Longcommon to Downtown Riverside
10:30am-1:00pm: Music, Food,
Car Show, & Fun! (Guthrie Park)
Riverside Parks & Recreation
27 Riverside Rd. Riverside, IL 60546
708-442-7025 www.riverside.il.us
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Be a part of our Race Crew. Whether you cheer the runners or hand out water,
the runners need you! Be a course Marshal, assist with nish line chutes,
race day registration, or nish line hospitality.
RIVERSIDE INDEPENDENCE DAY 5K RUN - JULY 4
TH
!
Join us for our 34
th
annual Independence Day Run! 5K Runners will enjoy running the tree-lined and
winding roads of Historic Riverside. After your run, stay and enjoy our Independence Day
festivities in Guthrie Park. New DRI-BALANCE TEES to all registered racers!

When: Wednesday, July 4
th

Start Time: 7:30am sharp

Who: Top 3 overall men & women

Top men & women in each age group
Age Groups: Men & Women

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$30 after June 22
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Race Day
Registration: 6:30-7:15am (NO registrations will be accepted after 7:15am)

Proceeds support youth recreational activities in Riverside
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CORI'S KIDS TRIATHLON
Do you love to swim, bike and run? Join us for the first annual Kids Triathlon. This event is
open to children ages 7 to 18 and is graciously sponsored by the Cori Sikich Foundation to increase
awareness concerning overall wellness and body-image.
Limit 150 participants, so sign up early.

Who: Ages 7 to 18 years

When: Saturday, August 25
th

Location: Riverside Swim Club

Fee: $35 On or before July 31
st

$40 August 1-13
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*There will be NO Registration the day of the event
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Registration Deadline: August 13
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We introduced the boneless
rib sandwich [in 2011] and we
were sold out before the end of
Saturday. Piekarz said. People
love those sandwiches. Tacos and
combo sandwiches are always
very popular. We like to think we
offer something for everybody.
Aside from the tournament,
the pool, playground and other
attractions of the park will be
open per standard hours of
operation.
Piekarz, along with Stacy La-
fortune, superintendent of recre-
ation, Rachell Entler, recreation
supervisor, and Grace Kenney,
softball league director, all put
in long hours to ensure the No
Glove Nationals runs smoothly.
For all of them, its a labor love.
Ive had the pleasure of be-
ing able to volunteer or work at
the tournament since I was 15
years old, Entler said. Being
involved with the tournament
for over 20 years [now], the
park district is pretty much my
second home. My husband [Eric
Entler, vice president of Forest
Park Board of Commissioners]
and I grew up in Forest Park, and
now that we have kids, its really
special to share this experience
with them. File 2011
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Friday Night Fun!
Whats GROWING in the GROVE this summer?
The Forest Park Farmers Market is picking up
its roots and planting them at THE GROVE
Get to know your local farmers and food producers, shop for freshly grown and
prepared food, stop and have dinner at the Market Grill, and have a great time!
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June 22-October 5 from 3:30-7:30pm
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OAK PARK
THURSDAY NIGHT OUT SHOP AND
DINE Thursdays, May 24-Sept. 9 from 5
p.m.-9 p.m., Downtown Oak Park. Music,
shopping and dining all combined in one.
Downtownoakpark.net
AN OAK PARK AFTERNOON Friday,
June 1 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 220 N.
Euclid Ave. A self-guided walk in historic
Oak Park that visits three of its stately and
historic sites Cheney Mansion, Pleasant
Home and Ernest Hemingway Birthplace
Home. Informal tours by docents and light
refreshments are included at each site.
Sites can be visited in any order. Ticket
includes a map to all sites plus suggestions
for exterior viewing of other sites along
the route, including a few by Frank Lloyd
Wright. 383-0002
BATTLE OF THE BANDS Saturday,
June 2 from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., at Scoville
Park, 800 W. Lake St. Six local teen bands
will compete for the chance to advance
to the Illinois State Battle of the Bands
regional competition.
WRIGHT PLUS HOUSEWALK Satur-
day, June 2. Rare tours of private homes
designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Gowright.
org
DAY IN OUR VILLAGE Sunday, June 3,
1 p.m. to 6 p.m. An annual community-
based festival that takes place at Rehm
Park (East Avenue and Gareld Street)
and Scoville Park (Lake Street at Oak Park
Avenue). Entertainment, a food court and
activity booths. 358-5408
REOPENING OF MILLS PARK Thurs-
day, June 21, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Explore
this newly renovated park which features
new park entrances and pathways and a
childrens discovery area complete with a
unique labyrinth depicting the history of
the park site.
OAK PARK FARMERS MARKET
Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 19
through October in the Pilgrim Congre-
gational Church parking lot, 460 Lake St.,
rain or shine. Fresh donuts and entertain-
ment in addition to produce, plants, ow-
ers, and charity bake sales. 358-5780
TEEN POOL PARTIES Fridays, June
8 and Aug. 3 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at
Ridgeland Common (ages 11-13). Profes-
sional DJ will provide entertainment, great
music, games, giveaways and more.
WEDNESDAY MORNING MOVIE
SERIES Lake Theatre, 1022 Lake St., Oak
Park, June 13 through August 8, Wednes-
days at 10 a.m. Doors open at 9 a.m. with
childrens activities until the movie starts.
$1 admission. All movies are rated PG.
Calendar
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June 13, Kung Fu Panda 2 (PG)
June 20, Mr. Poppers Penguins
(PG)
June 27, Puss in Boots (PG)
July 11, Alvin and the Chip-
munks: Chipwrecked (G)
July 18, Arthur Christmas (PG)
July 25, The Smurfs (PG)
Aug. 1, Disneys Winnie the Pooh
(G)
Aug. 8, Surprise Movie (PG)
OAK PARK FESTIVAL
THEATRE IN AUSTIN GARDENS
June 14 July 16 outside at Austin
Gardens (Forest Avenue at Ontario
Street) Inherit the Wind by Jerome
Lawrence and Robert E. Lee. Di-
rected by Steve Pickering, featuring
Jack Hickey. July 19 Aug. 25
Richard III by William Shake-
speare, directed by Belinda Brem-
ner. With Kevin Theis as Richard.
SUMMER CONCERTS AT SCO
VILLE PARK Sundays from 5:30
p.m. to 7 p.m. at Lake Street and
Oak Park Avenue, June 10 through
August 12. 725-2250 or www.
oakparkparks.com
June 10, Guitarra Azul (Rumba,
Latin Jazz)
June 17, Spoken For (Pop)
June 24, Banjo Buddies (Dixie-
land Jazz)
July 1, Classical Blast (Classical,
Rock)
July 8, Piano Man (Music of
Elton John, Billy Joel)
July 22, Billy Croft & The 5-Alarm
(Country Rock)
July 29, One Foot in the Groove
(Horn Driven Rock)
Aug. 5, Midwest Dueling Pianos
Aug. 12, TROPIXPLOSION (Reg-
gae, Pop Rock)
THIRD FRIDAY GALLERY
WALK ON HARRISON, June 15.
Dine and stroll the street to enjoy
galleries and shops.
GARDEN WALK 2012 July 1
from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Annual Oak Park & River Forest
Garden Walk. A variety of lovely
gardens will feature stunning
water features, innovative veg-
etable gardens, creative container
garden combinations and much
more. Ticket prices are $15/person
in advance and $18/person on
the day of the walk. 386-4700 or
fopcon.org
FOURTH OF JULY PARADE
Wed., July 4, Oak Park and River
Forest. Starting o at 10 a.m. at
Ridgeland and Adams, heading
north on Ridgeland to Augusta.
358-5406.
FOURTH OF JULY FIRE
WORKS Wed., July 4, beginning at
dusk at Oak Park and River Forest
High School Stadium and athletic
elds, Lake Street and East Avenue.
660-1000.
OPRF HIGH SCHOOLS SUM
MER MUSICAL Footloose July
13-15. Students put on a top-notch
show. 434-3090 or OPRFHS.org
MOVIE IN THE PARK POOL,
101 Dalmations Friday, July
21 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at
Ridgeland Common Pool. Featured
events include Doggie Paddle Race,
Can You Spot the Fake?, Missing
Bones and other fun activities.
Popcorn and refreshments avail-
able for purchase. Raindate: July
27
41ST ANNUAL BOOK FAIR at
the Oak Park Public Library, 834
Lake St., Aug. 3 and 4 at the eld
house of OPRF High School. Fri. 6
p.m.-10 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
383-8200 or oppl.org
MICROBREW REVIEW Friday,
Aug. 3. Downtown Oak Park
presents its fth annual event
featuring 50 craft beers. 383-4145
or downtownoakpark.net
WRIGHT RIDE Sunday, Aug. 19.
A leisurely architectural bike ride
beginning and ending on Marion
Street, Oak Park. Riders are oered
a selection of routes featuring
architecturally signicant land-
marks, homes and sites. 524-7800
or www.visitoakpark.com
BARRIE FEST Saturday, Sept.
22, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Barrie
Park, 1110 Lombard Ave. Features
live music, kids games and
food vendors. Sponsored by the
Southeast Oak Park Community
Organization.
ART ON HARRISON Fri. and
Sat., Sept. 14-15. Celebrate the
arts in the Oak Park Arts District.
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Games, relays, snacktime, storytime, arts & crafts
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camp days for YOUR convenience!
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Register for 4 or more days
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May not be combined with other offers.
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Friday, Sept. 16, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The street will be
lined with luminaries as galleries and stores stay
open with special guests and events. Saturday, Sept.
17, Noon 8 p.m. Over 50 artists exhibiting on the
sidewalk. Live Music and Dance, all day on 3 outdoor
stages, and more.
FOREST PARK
PICNIC IN THE PARK Saturday, May 26. Celebrate
opening day of the Aquatic Center by picnicking out in the
park. Food, live music. Hot dogs served at 4 p.m.
SUMMERFEST June 8, from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. and June
9 from Noon to 10 p.m., Madison St. between Des Plaines
and Harlem Avenues. A festival of food, live music, and other
performances with pony rides, antique market and more.
CRUISE NIGHTS June 12, and continue on the second
and fourth Tuesdays throughout the summer with Aug. 28
the nal event. Thomas and Madison at 6 p.m. 615-6203
4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION FRIDAY Wednesday,
July 4. An all-day event with food booths, bingo, live music,
entertainment and activities at the Aquatic Center. Fireworks
around 9 p.m.
16INCH NO GLOVE INVITATIONAL SOFTBALL
TOURNAMENT Wednesday - Sunday, July 25 July 29 at
the park, south of I-290 just east of the Desplaines Avenue
exit. Forest Park hosts the most prestigious 16-inch softball
tournament in Chicagoland. Food and beverages.
MOVIES IN THE PARK, June 1, July 20 and Aug. 10,
Aug. 24 movies begin between 7:30 and 8 p.m. at the Park
District of Forest Park, 7501 Harrison St. Concessions will be
available for sale.
June 1, Thor (PG-13)
July 20, TheMuppets (PG)
Aug. 10, HarryPotter &theDeathlyHallows Part 2(PG-13)
Aug. 24, KungFuPanda2(PG)
WELCOME TO THE JUNGLEJune 27 from 6:30 p.m. 8
p.m. An evening of fun and adventure with a safari through
the jungle. Jungle games and dancing at the Aquatic Center,
7501 Harrison St.
FLICK AND FLOATS movies in the pool, July 18 and
Aug. 15 both at 8:10 p.m. at the Aquatic Center, 7501
Harrison St.
July 18, Gnomeo&Juliet
Aug. 15, Rango
HAWAIIAN LUAU Aug. 1, 6:30 p.m. 8 p.m. at the
Aquatic Center, 7501 Harrison St. Traditional pig roast dinner
with Hawaiian-themed dancing and fun.
CAMPIN OUT Saturday, Sept. 15 from 5 p.m. to 9 a.m.
Sunday at the park district ballelds. Families are invited
to pitch their tents for some overnight fun in the park. This
event is for families only. Parents must accompany children.
Fee: $30 per family tent.
RIVERSIDE
CRUISE NIGHTS Thursdays June 7, July 12 and Aug. 9
from 6 9 p.m. in downtown Riverside. Free family event.
Food, music and lots of cool cars!
INDEPENDENCE DAY FESTIVITIES including concert,
5K run and parade, Sunday and Tuesday and Wednesday,
July 3 & 4. Concert in Guthrie Park at 6 p.m., 5K Run on village
streets beginning at 7:30 p.m. and parade on Longcommon
Road from Big Ball Park to Guthrie Park beginning at 9 a.m.
FARMERS MARKETWednesday afternoons from July
through October in the village parking lot, 11 East Burlington
St.
CAR SHOW Sunday, Sept., 30 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in
Centennial Plaza & Guthrie Park.
N. RIVERSIDE
VILLAGE FLEA MARKETSunday, June 10 from 9 a.m. to
2 p.m. North Riverside Village Commons, 2401 S. DesPlaines
Ave.
FARMERS MARKETSaturdays June through Oct. from 8
a.m. to 1 p.m., 27 Riverside Rd., between Riverside Township
Hall and the library.
BROOKFIELD
XTREME BUGS AT BROOKFIELD ZOO May 19-Sept.
7. A summer long temporary exhibit featuring extra-large
animatronic bugs, including a 16-foot-high by 33-foot-long
Japanese hornet. Other bugs on display include praying
mantis and a giant Madagascar hissing cockroach. 688-
8000.
FARMERS MARKETSaturdays June through Oct. from 7
a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Village Hall Parking lot, 8820 Brookeld
Ave.
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CONCERTS AT KIWANIS PARK, from
7-8:30 p.m., or in the lower level of the
Village Hall in case of inclement weather. Ice
cream and beverages will be available for
purchase.
June 22, Dooley Brothers (Folk Rock)
June 29, The Woodstreet Bloodhounds
(Traditional Bluegrass)
July 13, Scott Allen Band
July 20, American BBC
July 27, The Sylvies (Variety)
Aug. 3, Evil Burrito/Mike Rovner
Aug. 10, Kharma (Country)
MOVIES AT JC/EHLERT PARK at dusk.
Popcorn and beverages will be available for
purchase.
June 15, TheAdventures of TinTin (PG)
Aug. 17, CaptainAmerica (PG-13)
INDEPENDENCE DAY FESTIVITIES
Wednesday, July 4 at Kiwanis Park. Parade
begins at 10 a.m. and goes from Washing-
ton and Cleveland down Washington to the
circle and down Grand Blvd. toBrookeld
Avenue, and ending at Village Hall. Enter-
tainment will begin at 12:30 p.m. to 2:15
p.m. The Neverly Brothers will perform from
2:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Midnight Band from
5 p.m. to 6 p.m., followed up with Battle of
the Band winners. File 2011
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Saturday, June 2
The 38th Annual Wright Plus Housewalk
in Oak Park features rare interior tours of private residences designed
by legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright and his contemporaries. For a full
package of unique architecture-related experiences, Ultimate Plus offers a
memorable weekend, topped off by dinner in a private Wright home with
cuisine by a noted chef.
Proceeds benet the Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust.
Tickets:
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By DEB QUANTOCK McCAREY
The hottest, or coolest, tickets in town
this summer are in Oak Park, Forest Park,
Brookfield, Riverside and North Riverside,
so it could be time to get out and see a re-
released movie under the stars, in a pool
or in the comfort of a dark, air-conditioned
theater.
Oak Park
In Oak Park, check out Classic Cinemas
popular Wednesday Morning Movie Series
at the Lake Theater, 1022 Lake St. Admission
is $1 per person, and all shows start at 10 a.m.
In queue this season will be Kung Fu
Panda 2, June 13; Mr. Poppers Penguins,
June 20; Puss In Boots, June 27; Alvin and the
Chipmunks: Chipwrecked, July 11; Arthur
Christmas, July 18; The Smurfs, July 25; Dis-
neys Winnie the Pooh, Aug. 1; and a surprise
movie on Aug. 8.
For more information, call 708-848-9088, or
visit www.classiccinemas.com.
Then, on Friday, July 20, up the street at
Ridgeland Common Pool, will be a special,
reduced cost flick and float event from 7-10
p.m. featuring the screening of Disneys 101
Dalmatians, plus numerous organized games
with prizes for kids.
The event, Doggone it, says Diane
Stanke, manager of communications at the
Park District of Oak Park, is one of the many
intergenerational community events being
staged this summer to celebrate the districts
centennial year.
We will also unveil our brand new screen
for the viewing of the movie at the pool, she
says. So grab your floaties and a smile and
come on out.
Entrance fee is $2 for Oak Park residents,
and $5 for nonresidents, and participation is
on a first-come, first-serve basis, with a capac-
ity at 150. To reserve a spot, call 708-383-0002.
Forest Park
Meanwhile, across the border in Forest
Park, they are reprising the free Movies
in the Park series under the stars on the
front lawn at 7501 Harrison St.
The four free movies begin between 7:30
and 8 p.m., and will include Thor, June 1;
The Muppets, July 20; Harry Potter and the
Free (or cheap) icks
this summer
Take in a movie poolside or at the library
20th Century Fox
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked
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Deathly Hallows, Part 2, Aug. 10; and Kung
Fu Panda 2 on Aug. 24.
For more information, contact the Park
District of Forest Park at 708-366-7500.
Nearby in Brookfield, at Jaycee/Ehlert
Park at 4315 Park Avenue, will once again
be staged two free family movies at dusk on
Friday, June 15 and Friday, August 17.
In the summer time we always offer a
few free movies, as well as free concerts
over at Kiwanis Park, says Mary Pezdek,
Program Coordinator at Brookfield Recre-
ation Department.
For additional information call Arlene at
708-455-1474.
Riverside
Back by popular demand in Riverside this
year is a free Drive-in Movie event, re-debut-
ing with Cars 2 at 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 10.
To rev up the fun, it will start with a car
show and contest for kids ages 4-12, with
the movie showing around 9 p.m., says
Teresa Michalik, program coordinator for
Riverside Parks and Recreation.
For additional details, call 708-442-7025.
N. Riverside
For adults at the North Riverside Public
Library, 2400 Des Plaines Ave., is the
Wednesday Movie Matinee series. Movies
begin at 2 p.m. on the first Wednesday of
each month, says Mary Cooper, reference
librarian.
Snow Falling on Cedars will be screened
on June 6, followed by Moneyball on July
11, and Jerry Lewis original, The Nutty
Professor on Aug. 1. Free refreshments will
be available, thanks to the Friends of the
North Riverside Public Library.
We thought it was time for a classic
comedy, so that is one of the best, Cooper
says of The Nutty Professor.
For additional details, check out www.
northriversidelibrary.org, or call 708-447-
0869.
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By LACEY SIKORA
W
hen the kids are out of school
and the weather heats up, local
pools are the most popular
places in town. Oak Parks
two pools and the Forest
Park Aquatic Center are the places to be
whether you want to swim some laps in
the morning, cool the kids off during the
day or need something fun to do at night
all with no air conditioning necessary.
In Oak Park, both the Ridgeland Com-
mon and Rehm pools offer a variety of
classes for everyone from toddlers to
adults. Offered through the Park District of
Oak Park, classes from the Learn to Swim
Academy up through Junior Lifeguard get
kids at all swimming levels into the pool.
For adults, the park district offers adults-
only lessons as well as aqua aerobics.
The fun doesnt stop when the sun starts
to fade. The Ridgeland Common Pool
offers evening lap swims many nights of
the week, while Rehm is open for family
swim followed by public swim until 8:30 or
9 p.m.
In addition to regularly scheduled night
swims, Ridgeland Common offers special
events at the pool three times during the
summer. On Friday, June 8, the pool holds
the first of two teen pool parties from
8 to 10 p.m. Middle school students will
take over the pool. A professional D.J.
will be on hand to provide entertainment
and music. There will also be games and
giveaways, with VIP after-parties held
until midnight. A second teen night will
be held on Friday, August 3. Admittance
each night is $10.
For the younger crowd, on Friday, July
20, from 7 to 10 p.m. Ridgeland Com-
mon will host a movie night at the pool.
Celebrating 100 years of fun with 101
Dalmatians, the evening will begin with
a dog-theme, such as the doggie paddled
race and missing bones game. Popcorn
and refreshments will be available for pur-
chase, and the park district offers special
anniversary pricing of $2 for Oak Park
residents and $5 for nonresidents.
In Forest Park, the park district offers
a variety of classes at its aquatic center.
From toddlers up to adults, there are
swimming lessons for all ages. Diving
lessons and lifeguard lessons are also
available.
Family Float Nights will take place June
5 and 19, and July 10 and 24 from 6:30 to
8 p.m. Families can bring their favorite
rafts, floats, beach balls and toys into the
pool for evening swim. On June 6 and July
19 from 6:30 to 8 p.m., the pool hosts Pirate
Night for all children. Keys are tossed into
the pool and retrieved for a chance to un-
lock a treasure chest filled with prizes. For
children ages 4 and under, treasures will
be buried in the sand. The games include
coin drop, keys and contests.
Flick & Float nights will take place
twice, with Gnomeo and Juliet running
on July 18 and Rango shown on Aug. 15.
Bring your favorite raft and cool off with
an outdoor movie. Prices are $3 for resi-
dent and pool pass holders, and $4.50 for
non-residents without passes.
Each month, the aquatic center will host
a fun themed party from 6:30 to 8 p.m. On
June 27, Welcome to the Jungle will turn
the pool into a safari adventure. Jungle
games and jungle boogey tunes will
entertain the crowd. Celebrate Christmas
in July on July 11 with Christmas themed
games, music and refreshments. On Aug.
1, ring in the last month of summer with
a Hawaiian Luau, complete with pig roast
dinner and Hawaiian themed dancing.
Oak Park and Forest Park offer a variety
of pool pass options for residents and non-
residents, as well as individual day rates.
More information can be found at www.
oakparkparks.com and www.pdofp.org.
Summertime is pool time
Local pools to host a variety of events
By DEB QUANTOCK McCAREY
N
ow that the seasons of colorful
blooms are here, planting an eclec-
tic variety of native plants in a
front or backyard garden is an eco-
friendly idea that is catching on.
Todays gardens have moved so far away
from gardens in the past. But now people
are putting more and more color back in,
and with that comes the butterflies, bees
and other wildlife, says Patti Staley, head
grower/horticulturist at the Oak Park Con-
servatory. There is something to be said
about our native habitat, and what these
lands once were, so why not introduce the
prairie plants back that once were here?
To punctuate this point, last July the
Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield St.,
installed a serene spot, the Herbert M.
Rubenstein Memorial Garden, a demon-
stration space with a blue stone patio and
benches where plant lovers can view a
variety of shade and sun-loving native and
cultivar species that could work in a home
landscape.
Creating a whole bio-diverse ecosystem
is one good way, especially if the system
is balanced, for fewer diseases and fewer
predatory insects that damage our plants,
says Henrietta Yardley, manager at the Oak
Park Conservatory. You are also cutting
down on some of the inputs. The native
plants require less water, in that once
they are established they do not need to
be watered as much as, lets say, impatiens
would or begonias or marigolds. They also
require less in the way of fertilizers. Once
they are established they will take care of
themselves. So, again, you are keeping those
chemical fertilizers, [and fungicides], out of
the environment, which is very beneficial.
Outside, in view, for example, is moun-
tain mint, a native that attracts pollinators,
especially the butterflies and bees.
The bees are all over it in the summer-
time. It is amazing, says Yardley.
In addition, Staley says that a few other
sure-fire picks for home gardeners can
range from flowering and fruit bearing
shrubs such as Viburnum, to natives like
Virginia Bluebells, Bleeding Hearts, Golden
Alexander and False Indigo, to the bright
or pastel hues of Black-eyed Susans, Cone
Flowers, Coreopsis, Blazing Star, and the
reds, oranges or yellows of Butterfly Weed.
These are plants that can be put into a
home garden very easily, as well as plants
that encourage the insects and wild life in
our community, Yardley adds.
Planting prairie grasses such as Big and
Little Blue Stem, she adds, and leaving the
seed heads on those and the dying off flow-
ers over the winter months, tends to attract,
and feed, a variety of local and migrating
birds.
Yardley says that planting particular
varieties of natives can also help control
destructive plant pests by attracting more
beneficial insects into a garden. But engag-
ing in the practices of integrated pest
management is all about achieving ecologi-
cal balance.
Certainly ladybugs are good, and praying
mantiss, but the thing about a praying man-
tis is that it eats everything, including other
beneficial insects, so they are good, but you
dont want too many of them, or they will
wipe out the population, she says.
Yardley hopes the conservatorys new
native garden will help and inspire local
gardeners to get started planning one of
their own.
It is going to look a little wilder than
some of the more manicured gardens,
because the plant material is not necessar-
ily well-behaved, and over time the seeds
are going to drop and sprout and spread
around, she says. So, a native garden will
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T
ennis anyone?
In mid-June if all goes according
to plan the Park District of Forest
Park is set to debut its new tennis
courts with a grand opening cel-
ebration for the public to enjoy. After that
inaugural party between the rectangular
lines, the park district promises an assort-
ment of tennis classes/lessons for players
of all ages and skill levels.
Were very excited about the new ten-
nis courts, Park District of Forest Park
Executive Director Larry Piekarz said.
The courts have been resurfaced five or
six times in the past, the last one occur-
ring about 13 years ago. We couldnt do that
again so we went all the way down to the
old ice rink and started over. The courts
will be awesome with a really appealing
color combination. Tennis is coming back
and we want to offer something for every-
body.
If being the next Roger Federer or Ser-
ena Williams isnt your cup of strawberries
and cream or you just simply have oth er/
additional interests aside from tennis, the
park definitely is the place to be this sum-
mer.
The Park District of Forest Park has
several special events and trips planned
including a Fourth of July Celebration,
Picnic in the Park (May 26), Battle of the
Bands (July 21), Cubs vs. Mets game (June
27), Arlington Race Track outing (July 12),
ice cream social (July 20), White Sox vs.
Twins game (July 25), Mother/Son baseball
game (Aug. 12) and several other fun events.
In late July, the park district will host its
44th annual 16-inch No Glove National Soft-
ball Tournament, featuring premier area
teams competing on immaculate ballfields.
Plenty of food and drinks will be for sale
during the four-day softball spectacle. For-
est Parks own in-house team, the Roadrun-
ners, headlines a gaggle of talented clubs
hoping to dethrone two-time defending
champion, Flashback.
Of course, the Forest Park Aquatic Cen-
ter is another major draw for the park, and
this summer should be no exception. The
FPAC is a zero-depth, 367,000 gallon pool
that features two drop slides, two flume
slides, a diving board and lap lanes, along
with a sprayground and sand-play area.
With fun events like Family Float Nights,
Hawaiian Luau, Flick and Float, Welcome
to the Jungle and Christmas in July all
taking place in the water and poolside,
people can catch a wave of non-stop fun
and excitement. The aquatic center also
offers various swim lessons and classes for
all ages.
The park district is also offering assorted
arts and crafts classes for kids and summer
day camps. Other specific camps include
mini soccer camp, teen summer camp, per-
forming arts camps, summer art, track and
field, and a balloon ball camp.
Finally, fun is not restricted for kids
only around the expansive Forest
Park grounds. Adults can check out
classes like Tae Kwon Do, spin-
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yoga, Frisbee, kickball and
sewing.
I love seeing people
active around the park,
Piekarz said. Its a place
where people go to get together and have
fun. It calls for some 16-hour days for me,
but I love what Im doing. This is an excit-
ing time of the year for us at the park.
Forest Park prepares to hold court
Park district to debut new tennis courts, feature assortment of summer fun
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