Episode 11 - July 19 through August 1
Sandwich Weekly
Activities and events in the area for the period July 19 through August 1
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Episode 10 - July 12 through July 25
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Activities and events in the area for the period from July 12 through July 25
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Episode 9 - July 5 through July 18
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Episode 8 - June 28 through July 11
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Episode 7 - June 21 through July 4
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Episode 6 - June 7 through June 20
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Episode 5 - May 31 through June 13
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Episode 4 - May 24 through June 6
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Episode 3 - May 17 to May 30
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info_outlineThe Sandwich Weekly Podcast Episode 11. Activities and events from Friday, July 19 through Thursday, August 1
Hello again and welcome to the Sandwich Weekly Podcast. This is Episode 11, covering activities and events in and around Sandwich for the period Friday, July 19 through Thursday, August 1.
There are many activities and events in the Sandwich Weekly Podcast and I’m always looking for new ways to make it easier for you to find what you’re interested in. If you’re using a podcast player that supports chapter markers such as, Overcast, Pocket Casts, or the Apple Podcast app, you can skip directly to any day in the audio file. This, unfortunately, isn’t a feature that’s available on the podcasts web page.
On the podcast web page, you can scroll down the show notes to look for particular days of activities. You can also use the standard search keys (ctrl-f on pc or cmd-f on Mac) to enter your search terms.
This week I introduced a new feature that will, hopefully, make the show notes easier to navigate. At the top of the show notes there are shortcuts to go directly to a particular day in the notes. This way you won’t need to scroll down the list to find the day in which you are interested.
Here’s the schedule of activities and events for the next two weeks…
- Friday July 19
- Saturday July 20
- Monday July 22
- Tuesday July 23
- Wednesday July 24
- Thursday July 25
- Friday July 26
- Saturday July 27
- Sunday July 28
- Monday July 29
- Tuesday July 30
- Wednesday July 31
- Thursday August 1
Friday July 19
Science Club - 4–4:45pm Friday at the Sandwich Public Library. Calling all future scientists! Join our brand new Science Club to learn new things, experiment , and have lots of fun!! Ages 7+; registration is required
American Legion Fish Fry- 5 to 7:30 pm Friday at the Sheridan American Legion Post 729. The fish fry includes a choice of catfish or cod, fried or poached, with fries, hush puppies, and a complete salad bar for $9. Carry-outs are available by calling ahead.
Saturday July 20
Gentle Yoga 9–10am Saturday at the Robert W. Rowe Library in Sheridan.
Monday July 22
Gentle Yoga 9–10am Monday at the Robert W. Rowe Library in Sheridan.
Walk-In Blood Pressure Clinics - 9–11am Monday at KishHealth Systems Physician Group, 12700 Rt 34 in Plano. A KishHealth System professional will monitor your blood pressure weekly. No appointment is necessary. For information call 815–786–3962 or visit www.kishprograms.org
U.F.O. Unfinished Objects 10am - noon on Monday at the Robert W. Rowe Library in Sheridan. Do you have an unfinished craft object? Come join our group for coffee and conversation while working on your project.
Real Readers Book Group Monday 12pm at the Robert W. Rowe Library in Sheridan. This month’s reading selection is “We Were the Lucky Ones” by Georgia Hunter.
Blood Drive Save a life, give blood. 1–7pm Monday at the Plano Library. Our library, in conjunction with Heartland Blood Center, is sponsoring a community blood drive. To schedule your donation, please sign up at the library or online at www.versiti.org. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. All donors will receive a $5 library fine forgiveness coupon and a gift from Heartland as a thank you! Location: Meeting Room.
Musical Movie Matinee – Mama Mia! 1–3pm Monday at the Sandwich Public Library. “It’s Showtime!" Come to the library to experience classic and new musicals as a part of our Summer Reading Theme! Light refreshments will be provided. No Registration is required.
Cookies and Coloring Monday 2–4pm at the Somonauk Public Library. Features cookies and soft music.
Writers Group Monday from 3:30 – 6pm in the Somonauk Public Library. Every Monday you can come join other writers to read and discuss your work. This group meets in the Library Meeting Room. No registration required. Open to adults and high school students.
Bilingual Story Time Monday 4–4:45pm at the Sandwich Public Library. Ages 3 and above. No Registration is required.
Introduction to MS Word Monday from 6–8pm at the Somonauk Public Library. Space is limited. Please register by coming in or calling the library at 815–498–2440.
Genealogy Group- 6:00pm at the Somonauk Public Library, Beginners and experienced welcome. Registration is preferred.
Tuesday July 23
Chair Yoga for Seniors Tuesday 10 - 10:30am at the Robert W. Rowe Library in Sheridan.
Rowe Readers Tuesday 12pm at the Robert W. Rowe Library in Sheridan. This month the group will be reading “Educated” by Tara Westover.
Teen Activity- 4:00pm at the Somonauk Public Library. Sign-up is required.
Fourth Tuesday Community Fest- Tuesday 4:30 to 6:00pm at the Somonauk Baptist Church. Everyone is invited to the free dinner presented by the Sandwich-Somonauk Ministerial Alliance.
Creative Yarns Tuesdays 6pm at the Sandwich Public Library. Bring your hooks and needles for a fun evening of knit and crochet. All skill levels are welcome. Bring your own materials.
Hamilton and Broadway Musical Theater - Tuesday 6:30pm at the Sandwich Public Library. The Chicago Tribune’s theater critic, Chris Jones, will talk about Chicago’s history of musical theater. This is an adult program and no Registration required.
Dog Days of Summer Tuesday 6:30 –7:45pm at the Plano Library. For independent students entering grade 1–9. Stop by beginning 20 minutes before the program starts to get a number to hold your place in line. Come sit with a certified therapy dog for 15 minutes and practice reading aloud. Bring a book along or we can provide one for you.
Line Dancing and Lessons Tuesdays 7:00 – 9:00pm at the American Legion Post 395, 510 E. Dearborn in Plano. There’s a $5 donation which benefits a local charity. For information call 630–552–8313.
Wednesday July 24
Help for Seniors and People with Disabilities - 10:00am to noon at the Somonauk Public Library. Beverly Dunfrund of Mendota Area Senior Services will help anyone older than 60, or younger than 60 with a disability, to obtain access to services, apply to programs, or gather information. No appointment is necessary.
Messy Munchkins – Go Outside and Play! Wednesday10:30 – 11:15 at the Plano Library. Messy Munchkins heads outdoors. We’ll have lots of messy fun, and we mean really messy-like seriously messy. This is a child-directed program. Enjoy as many of the activities as they’d like and stay for as little as 10 minutes or the full 45 minutes. Bring a change of clothes and sunscreen. Rain date is July 31.
Gentle Yoga Wednesday 12 - 1pm at the Robert W. Rowe Library in Sheridan.
Bingo - Wednesday 12:30pm at the Somonauk Public Library – Entry is free and there are prizes. Every Wednesday but no Bingo on the last Wednesday of the month.
Pre-K Story Time Wednesday 1:30–2:15 pm at the Sandwich Public Library. No Registration is required.
Big Kids Story Time Grades K–2 Wednesday4–4:45 at the Sandwich Public Library. No Registration is required
Music in the Park 5–7pm in the Gazebo in downtown Sandwich. Bring your family and a lawn chair every Wednesday from May 29th through August 28th for the returning Music in the Park Summer Concert Series. Tonight you’ll hear Michael Charles.
Messy Munchkins – Go Outside and Play! Wednesday 6 – 6:45 at the Plano Library. Messy Munchkins heads outdoors. We’ll have lots of messy fun, and we mean really messy-like seriously messy. This is a child-directed program. Enjoy as many of the activities as they’d like and stay for as little as 10 minutes or the full 45 minutes. Bring a change of clothes and sunscreen. Rain date is July 31.
Bingo 6pm every Wednesday at the Sheridan American Legion Post 729.
Wellness Wednesday – DIY Yoga Wednesday 6:30–7:30pm at the Sandwich Public Library.
Thursday July 25
Mothers Offering Mutual Support (MOMS)- 9:30 to 11:30am at the Plano Bible Church. Find support and encouragement from other moms. Child care and breakfast are provided.
Help for Seniors and People with Disabilities - Thursday 9:30 - 11:30am at the Wildwood Community Center. Beverly Dunfrund of Mendota Area Senior Services will help anyone older than 60, or younger than 60 with a disability, to obtain access to services, apply to programs, or gather information. No appointment is necessary.
Help for Seniors and People with Disabilities- Thursday 9:30 - 11:30am at the Robert W. Rowe Public Library. Jill Hartley of Mendota Area Senior Services will help anyone older than 60, or younger than 60 with a disability, to obtain access to services, apply to programs, or gather information. No appointment is necessary.
Chair Yoga for Seniors Thursday 10 - 10:30am at the Robert W. Rowe Library in Sheridan.
KNIT AND CROCHET GROUP Thursday 10am - 12pm at the Plano Library. This informal group works on their own projects, discusses types and colors of yarn, and helps each other with new or tricky patterns. Participants bring their own supplies. No registration required. Location: Board Room.
Pre-K Story Time Thursday 3:30–4:15 at the Sandwich Public Library. No Registration is required.
Do-It-Yourself Mini Terrarium - Thursday 5pm at the Sandwich Public Library. Come make a small plant home and learn how to care for it. Open to ages 7 and up. Registration required.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly – TOPS – Thursday 5–7pm at the Federated Church in Sandwich. Weigh-in is from 5–6pm and the meeting is from 6–7pm. Get support in reaching you weight loss goals.
Teen Movie Night Thursday 6–8pm at the Sandwich Public Library. Last Thursday of every month at we host a Teen Movie Night. Teens are invited to come enjoy a great (or greatly bad) movie, eat popcorn, and have fun. Teens; drop-in program No Registration is required.
Friday July 26
Reading Logs are Due A gentle reminder that reading logs are due for the Sandwich Public Library summer reading program.
Little Movers - Story and play time for toddlers (12–24 mos) is Friday at 10:30am in the Sandwich Public Library.
Bunco is Friday at 1pm at the Robert W. Rowe Library in Sheridan.
American Legion Fish Fry- Friday 5 to 7:30 pm at the Sheridan American Legion Post 729. The fish fry includes a choice of catfish or cod, fried or poached, with fries, hush puppies, and a complete salad bar for $9. Carry-outs are available by calling ahead.
Saturday July 27
Gentle Yoga is from 9–10am at the Robert W. Rowe Library in Sheridan.
End of Summer Reading Awards Ceremony Saturday at 1pm at the Sandwich Public Library. Celebrate the end of this year’s Summer Reading Program by joining us for an awards ceremony! The grand prize winners will be announced at 2pm, along with secondary prize winners. Entertainment will include an inflatable obstacle course, cotton candy, water balloons, a dunk tank and more!
Sunday July 28
Men’s Breakfast- 7:30 am at the Millbrook United Methodist Church. Each month includes a speaker who presents topics of interest to the community.
Monday July 29
Gentle Yoga is from 9–10am at the Robert W. Rowe Library in Sheridan.
Walk-In Blood Pressure Clinics - 9–11am Monday at KishHealth Systems Physician Group, 12700 Rt 34 in Plano. A KishHealth System professional will monitor your blood pressure weekly. No appointment is necessary. For information call 815–786–3962 or visit www.kishprograms.org
U.F.O. Unfinished Objects 10am - noon on Monday at the Robert W. Rowe Library in Sheridan. Do you have an unfinished craft object? Come join our group for coffee and conversation while working on your project.
Musical Movie Matinee Annie will be shown Monday at 1pm at the Sandwich Public Library.
Cookies and Coloring 2–4pm Monday at the Somonauk Public Library. Features cookies and soft music.
Writers Group Monday from 3:30 – 6pm in the Somonauk Public Library. Every Monday you can come join other writers to read and discuss your work. This group meets in the Library Meeting Room. No registration required. Open to adults and high school students.
Movie Sing-A-Long - 5pm at the Sandwich Public Library. Join in on the musical fun as we watch a family film and sing along to the great music. This is open to all ages. No Registration required.
Introduction to MS Word Monday from 6–8pm at the Somonauk Public Library. Space is limited. Please register by coming in or calling the library at 815–498–2440.
Tuesday July 30
Chair Yoga for Seniors 10 - 10:30am Tuesday at the Robert W. Rowe Library in Sheridan.
Men’s Group- 10:00am at the Somonauk Public Library.
Men’s Tuesday Book Club meets at 10am at the Somonauk Public Library to discuss the books chosen monthly by each one of the men. They have read westerns, biographies, and books of historical fiction/nonfiction. A group to stimulate the little gray cells!
Pre-K Story Time Tuesday 10:30–11:15pm at the Sandwich Public Library.
Johnny K’s 2019 Cruise Night - 5 - 9pm At Johnny K’s in Sandwich. Discounts given to drivers of show cars.
Creative Yarns 6pm Tuesdays at the Sandwich Public Library. Bring your hooks and needles for a fun evening of knit and crochet. All skill levels are welcome. Bring your own materials.
Movie Trivia - Tuesday 6:30pm at the Sandwich Public Library. Movie trivia with a fun prize. Ages 16 and up. No Registration required.
Line Dancing and Lessons 7:00 – 9:00pm Tuesdays at the American Legion Post 395, 510 E. Dearborn in Plano. There’s a $5 donation which benefits a local charity. For information call 630–552–8313.
Wednesday July 31
Gentle Yoga is from 12–1pm at the Robert W. Rowe Library in Sheridan.
Pre-K Story Time is Wednesday 1:30–2:15pm at the Sandwich Public Library.
Big Kids Story Time Grades K through 2 - 4pm at the Sandwich Public Library.
Music in the Park 5–7pm in the Gazebo in downtown Sandwich. Tonight you’ll hear Cowboy Upp.
Bingo 6pm every Wednesday at the Sheridan American Legion Post 729.
Wellness Wednesday Suicide Prevention 6:30–7:30pm at the Sandwich Public Library. Suicide Prevention with Natasha Clark from Suicide Prevention Services of America
Thursday Aug. 1
KNIT AND CROCHET GROUP 10am - 12pm Thursday at the Plano Library. This informal group works on their own projects, discusses types and colors of yarn, and helps each other with new or tricky patterns. Participants bring their own supplies. No registration required. Location: Board Room.
Chair Yoga for Seniors 10 - 10:30am Thursday at the Robert W. Rowe Library in Sheridan.
STEM Activity 4pm at the Somonauk Public Library. Open to children grades K–5. Registration is required.
Movin’ On Cancer Support Group - 5–6pm at the Somonauk Public Library.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly – TOPS – 5–7pm at the Federated Church in Sandwich. Weigh-in is from 5–6pm and the meeting is from 6–7pm. Get support in reaching you weight loss goals.
Pajama Storytime 6:30–7:10 at the Plano Library - For children to 7 years, with an adult. Geared to children 7 and under, but older siblings may come along. Registration Required. Join us for bedtime stories, songs, rhymes, and movement fun. Come dressed in pajamas and bring a favorite stuffed animal.
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- Sandwich Public Library District
- Sandwich Park District
- Sandwich Opera House
- Fox Valley Older Adults
- Sandwich Police Department
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