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Enjoy the wondrous sights and sounds of winter in Lisle. From Lights of Lisle and Polar Express to the crystal-coated trees, snowscapes and footprints in the snow at the Morton Arboretum, Lisle will entice you.
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Lisle New Homeowner Residents: Sign up for a Library Card
Date: 12/1/11 - 12/31/11
Time: 9:30 - 9 pm M- F; 9:30 - 5 pm Sat.; 1 - 5 pm Sun.
Phone: 630-971-1675
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Visit Lisle Library to get a library card and receive a Free Gift! Please bring a photo I.D. and proof of residency to get a card. Lisle Library welcomes all new residents.
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Winter Clothing Drive at Lisle Library
Date: 12/1/11 - 12/10/11
Time: 9:30 - 9 pm M-F; 9:30 - 5 pm Sat.; 1 - 5 pm Sun.
Phone: 630-971-1675
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"Warm hats and mittens come from warm hearts." Lisle Library will be accepting new or gently used outerwear to donate to the People's Resource Center of DuPage County. We will only accept mittens, hats, scarves, coats and boots. Drop off the winter clothing by the Circulation Desk at Lisle Library, 777 Front St., Lisle.
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Holiday Wreath & Greens Sale at The Morton Arboretum
Date: 12/2/11 - 12/4/11
Time: 10-3pm
Phone: 630-719-2454
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Purchase unique outdoor holiday wreaths and container arrangements available in three complementing themes: natural, white, and red. The container arrangements, designed by Arboretum experts, are centered around a 2-3' potted, live spruce tree, which can be planted once the holiday season is complete. Quantities limited. First-come, first-served. Bring your membership card for your regular 10 % discount. (Members' Discount Day 15% discount doesn't apply.)
Pre-order your outdoor holiday arrangements
Quantities are limited! Pre-order your holiday decorations to ensure the best selection. Orders are accepted NOW through November 18. Call 630-719-2454 to place your order now and then pick up your arrangements December 2-4.
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Holiday Wreath & Greens Sale at The Morton Arboretum
Date: 12/2/11 - 12/4/11
Time: 10-3pm
Phone: 630-719-2454
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Purchase unique outdoor holiday wreaths and container arrangements available in three complementing themes: natural, white, and red. The container arrangements, designed by Arboretum experts, are centered around a 2-3' potted, live spruce tree, which can be planted once the holiday season is complete. Quantities limited. First-come, first-served. Bring your membership card for your regular 10 % discount. (Members' Discount Day 15% discount doesn't apply.)
Pre-order your outdoor holiday arrangements
Quantities are limited! Pre-order your holiday decorations to ensure the best selection. Orders are accepted NOW through November 18. Call 630-719-2454 to place your order now and then pick up your arrangements December 2-4.
Visit The Morton Arboretum for more information
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Lights of Lisle Festival
Date: 12/3/11
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To prepare for Santa, Downtown Lisle glows with beautiful holiday decorations. Festivities begin when the Santa Parade brings Santa to Main Street, then on to the Museums at Station Park campus, adjacent to Village Hall. Then head on inside Village Hall to enjoy delicious holiday cookies, hot chocolate and festive holiday music. Join Mayor Broda for the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, held at 6 pm at Village Hall.
Take a trolley ride through the downtown to view thousands of luminaria that line the streets. Be sure to visit your favorite Downtown Lisle shops to continue the fun.
Visit Village of Lisle for more information
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Feather Fluffers
Date: 12/3/11
Time: 9:3010:45 a.m.
Phone: 630-968-0074
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Fluff your feathers to stay warm! Learn about birds that stay here during the cold winter season.
Ages 2-3
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Once Upon a Christmas
Date: 12/3/11 - 12/4/11
Phone: 630-964-3410
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Join us at the Museums at Lisle Station Park for old fashioned holiday fun! Children and parents can enjoy an 1800's era holiday celebration complete with period costumes, demonstrations, children's crafts, music, brick oven baking, model train displays, hay rides, black-smithing and of course, Santa.
Once Upon a Christmas hours - Saturday, December 3 from 3 - 8 PM and Sunday, December 4 from 11 AM 4 PM at the Museums at Lisle Station Park.
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Polar Express Santa Train
Date: 12/4/11
Time: 9:45am & 1:45pm
Phone: 630-769-1000
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The ever-popular Polar Express Santa Train is on Sunday, December 4, 2011. The Santa Train runs from Lisle Metra Station to Chicago Union Station and back for a 75-minute ride with Santa and his helpers reminiscent of the Caldecott award-winning children's book and movie, The Polar Express. Advanced tickets are required for either the 9:45 AM or 1:45 PM rides. Tickets are $16 per person. The $16 tickets will be available at The Nook on Main Street, at Lisle Savings Bank on Maple Avenue, and at the 7 Eleven, Main Street and Ogden Avenue, all in Lisle. Tickets can be reserved in advance by sending a self addressed, stamped envelope to Polar Express, PO Box 4327, Lisle, IL 60532.
Visit Polar Express for more information
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Feather Fluffers
Date: 12/14/11
Time: 9:3010:45 a.m.
Phone: 630-968-0074
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Fluff your feathers to stay warm! Learn about birds that stay here during the cold winter season.
Ages 2-3
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Snowmen at Night at The Morton Arboretum
Date: 1/21/12
Time: 6:30-8pm
Phone: 630-719-2468
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Learn about snow's temperature and composition during this program adapted from the popular children's book. Junior snow scientists will learn how snow is made, how cold it is, and why the warmest place to be on a winter night might be under the snow. Ages 45, with adult.
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Snowmen at Night at The Morton Arboretum
Date: 1/28/12
Time: 6:30-8pm
Phone: 630-719-2468
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Learn about snow's temperature and composition during this program adapted from the popular children's book. Junior snow scientists will learn how snow is made, how cold it is, and why the warmest place to be on a winter night might be under the snow. Ages 45, with adult.
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In Search of the Prairie Spirit at The Morton Arboretum
Date: 1/28/12
Time: 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Phone: 630-719-2468
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Enjoy a winter afternoon kindling the prairie spirit. An indoor session of thoughtful readings from prairie literature will be followed by a walk through the Schulenberg Prairie where we will focus on plants in their winter condition, animal signs, and the effects of winter on the prairie landscape.
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Meet the Huskies at The Morton Arboretum
Date: 1/28/12 - 1/29/12
Time: 11:00am-4:00pm
Phone: 630.968.0074
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See Siberian husky sled pulling and speed demonstrations. Meet these amazing canines and sign up to foster or adopt a husky without a home. Plus, enjoy photo-ops with the dogs!
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Groundhog Daze
Date: 1/28/12 - 1/29/12
Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Phone: 630-968-0074
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It's "Groundhog Daze!" Crawl through a tunnel, make a pop-up groundhog to take home, touch real fur, and create your own puppet show. Free with Arboretum admission. All ages. The Children's Garden.
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Celebrating Chocolate: The Botany of Chocolate at The Morton Arboretum
Date: 2/18/12
Time: 1-3pm
Phone: 630-719-2468
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Discover the botanical origins of chocolate! Learn the botany and natural history of the cacao plant, and taste different varieties of chocolate. Event led by Melanie Harding, Program Manager at Garfield Park Conservatory.
Visit Chocolate at The Morton Arboretum for more information
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Family Owl Adventure at The Morton Arboretum
Date: 2/18/12
Time: 10 a.m.-noon
Phone: 630-719-2468
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Soar into the fascinating world of owls! Meet two rescued screech owls, talk to their handler and learn their stories. Dissect owl pellets, touch real talons and skulls, make an owl craft, and explore the unique adaptations of these amazing nocturnal birds. For families with children ages 2 and up.
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Family Owl Adventure at The Morton Arboretum
Date: 2/20/12
Time: 10 a.m.-noon
Phone: 630-719-2468
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Soar into the fascinating world of owls! Meet two rescued screech owls, talk to their handler and learn their stories. Dissect owl pellets, touch real talons and skulls, make an owl craft, and explore the unique adaptations of these amazing nocturnal birds. For families with children ages 2 and up.
Visit Owls for more information
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