Events for July 2017
Wheaton Chamber of Commerce
Jul 6    Girls Day Out

Girls (entering first through six grade) and College Church summer interns play games, have a Bible study, make crafts and eat together. Register online at

college-church.org/KidsSummer

Date: July 6, 2017
Time: 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Website: http://college-church.org/KidsSummer
Jul 7    Boys Day Out

Boys (entering first through six grades) and College Church summer interns play games, have a Bible study, make crafts and eat together. Register online at

college-church.org/KidsSummer

Date: July 7, 2017
Time: 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Website: http://college-church.org/KidsSummer
Jul 10    WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) Class

NAMI DuPage is pleased to offer WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) to individuals with mental illnesses. Through WRAP you will develop a comprehensive, personalized and strengths-based plan to help you achieve your recovery goals, manage symptoms yourself, and improve your quality of life. 

Course includes:

  • A plan developed & managed by you
  • Creating your own wellness toolbox
  • Learning key recovery concepts
  • Designing a personal crisis plan

W.R.A.P.® courses are free and taught by trained W.R.A.P.® facilitators. For more information about WRAP please visit http://www.mentalhealthrecovery.com.

Date: July 10, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://namidupage.org/events/wrap-7102017-to-8282017-mondays-10am-to-12pm-in-wheaton-community-center/
Location: NAMI DuPage
The Community Center
115 N County Farm Road
Wheaton, IL 60187
Contact: Meredith Kober, 630-752-0066
EMail: m.kober@namidupage.org
Date/Time Details: 7/10/17-8/28/17
Meets weekly on Monday mornings
Fees/Admission: Free
Jul 12    Speed Networking with Carol Stream Chamber
Do You Have the NEED for SPEED?
Carol Stream Chamber is hosting a Multi-Chamber Speed Networking Event!
  • Wed, July 12 – 11:30-1:00
  • Holiday Inn & Suites, 150 S. Gary, CS
  • $25/members, $30/non-members (or is that supposed to be FUTURE members??!)
  • Registration begins @ 11:15
  • Program begins at 11:35
  • Will start with a short presentation on Creating their 30 second elevator speech and other networking info, then we’ll put it RIGHT into action.
Date: July 12, 2017
Time: 11:15 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Holiday In Carol Stream
150 S. Gary Ave.
Carol Stream
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, July 12, 11:30 - 1:00
Fees/Admission: $25 members/ $30 non-members
Jul 13    Ribbon Cutting for Eyes On Wheaton
Date: July 13, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Jul 17 - Jul 21    Color Week
A week devoted to the Wordless book. Through activities, devotions and crafts kids (entering first through six grades) discuss the colors that tell the gospel story. Each day is dedicated to a different color. Register online at
college-church.org/KidsSummer
Date: July 17, 2017
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://college-church.org/KidsSummer
Jul 17    WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) Class

NAMI DuPage is pleased to offer WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) to individuals with mental illnesses. Through WRAP you will develop a comprehensive, personalized and strengths-based plan to help you achieve your recovery goals, manage symptoms yourself, and improve your quality of life. 

Course includes:

  • A plan developed & managed by you
  • Creating your own wellness toolbox
  • Learning key recovery concepts
  • Designing a personal crisis plan

W.R.A.P.® courses are free and taught by trained W.R.A.P.® facilitators. For more information about WRAP please visit http://www.mentalhealthrecovery.com.

Date: July 17, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://namidupage.org/events/wrap-7102017-to-8282017-mondays-10am-to-12pm-in-wheaton-community-center/
Location: NAMI DuPage
The Community Center
115 N County Farm Road
Wheaton, IL 60187
Contact: Meredith Kober, 630-752-0066
EMail: m.kober@namidupage.org
Date/Time Details: 7/10/17-8/28/17
Meets weekly on Monday mornings
Fees/Admission: Free
Jul 20    2017 July Monthly Membership Luncheon-"Northwestern Medicine Today"
Brought to you by
 

"Northwestern Medicine Today"

Presented by 

Tammy Pressley
Director of Community and Government Affairs for Northwestern Medicine
 
Tammy's presentation will include
  • An organizational and technology update for the person who makes the healthcare decisions for their families
  • A listening session on how Northwestern can better support you in your quest for personal and family health
Come early to network and visit with the Women in Business Expo Tables. 

Thursday, July 20th, 
11:00 AM - Registration and Women in Business Expo
12:00 PM - Luncheon and Presentation
Arrowhead Golf Club
25W151 Butterfield Rd, Wheaton
630.653.5800

Arrowhead's Chef will prepare a delicious
Champagne Chicken dish


PLEASE INDICATE ANY FOOD SENSITIVITIES, VEGETARIAN OR GLUTEN FREE OPTION IN THE COMMENTS SECTION OF YOUR REGISTRATION
Date: July 20, 2017
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location:

Arrowhead Golf Club
25W151 Butterfield Rd, Wheaton
630.653.5800

Contact: Mary Carol Deveney
EMail: marycarol@wheatonchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, July 20th
11:00 am Registration & Women in Business Expo
12:00 pm Lunch and Presentation
Fees/Admission: $25 advanced registration discounted price for members and their guests until 48 hours before the event
$35 for non-members late registration and walk-ins
Jul 20    Jobs Driven Networking Group
Job leads * Future employees * Expand networks * Sharpen skills

Join us every 3rd Thursday at the Mason's building downtown Wheaton (120 W. Wesley) to learn advanced networking tactics, while Job Seekers find leads, Job Givers (employers) share jobs, and everyone builds their network for current, and future career advancement.

This monthly networking group is free to attend, and relevant for people from all industries and job types.

Each presenter will close each meeting with an exercise for the attendees to use with each other after leaving to help strengthen their networks. This is a very real opportunity to build a trusted network in your community!

Sponsors: www.SpeedUpMyJobSearch.com & Wheaton Masonic Lodge 269.
 
July 20th Topic: Networking Hacks
Presenter: Paul Cameron, President of DriveStaff, an IT Search firm and founder of SpeedUpMyJobSearch.com, will talk about tips and tricks to make effective networking easier.
Please RSVP at http://www.DriveStaff.com/JDNG
Date: July 20, 2017
Time: 12:10 PM - 12:50 PM
Website: http://www.drivestaff.com/jdng
Location: 120 W. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL 60187
Contact: Paul Cameron, 630-941-3748 ext. 114, paul@drivestaff.com
EMail: paul@drivestaff.com
Date/Time Details: Every 3rd Thursday from 12:10pm to 12:50pm
Fees/Admission: Free
Jul 24 - Jul 28    Backyard Bible Club
Backyard Bible Clubs are held in different congregant backyards throughout the summer. See college-church.org/KidsSummer for locations. No registration required! Come for crafts, songs and Bible lesson all outdoors! Invite your friends and neighbors. For kids entering Kindergarten through grade 6.
Date: July 24, 2017
Time: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Website: http://college-church.org/KidsSummer
Jul 24    WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) Class

NAMI DuPage is pleased to offer WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) to individuals with mental illnesses. Through WRAP you will develop a comprehensive, personalized and strengths-based plan to help you achieve your recovery goals, manage symptoms yourself, and improve your quality of life. 

Course includes:

  • A plan developed & managed by you
  • Creating your own wellness toolbox
  • Learning key recovery concepts
  • Designing a personal crisis plan

W.R.A.P.® courses are free and taught by trained W.R.A.P.® facilitators. For more information about WRAP please visit http://www.mentalhealthrecovery.com.

Date: July 24, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://namidupage.org/events/wrap-7102017-to-8282017-mondays-10am-to-12pm-in-wheaton-community-center/
Location: NAMI DuPage
The Community Center
115 N County Farm Road
Wheaton, IL 60187
Contact: Meredith Kober, 630-752-0066
EMail: m.kober@namidupage.org
Date/Time Details: 7/10/17-8/28/17
Meets weekly on Monday mornings
Fees/Admission: Free
Jul 24 - Jul 28    Backyard Bible Club
Backyard Bible Clubs are held in different congregant backyards throughout the summer. See college-church.org/KidsSummer for locations. No registration required! Come for crafts, songs and Bible lesson all outdoors! Invite your friends and neighbors. For children entering Kindergarten through grade 6.
Date: July 24, 2017
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Website: http://college-church.org/KidsSummer
Jul 26    Ribbon Cutting for Noah's Animal Hospital
Wednesday, July 26, 12:00 noon  
414 South Main Street, Wheaton 60187
Ribbon Cutting at 12:30
Open House until 4:00
The Staff and Veterinarians of Noah's Animal Hospital at Wheaton are excited to share our NEW clinic with you! There will be food, fun activities for the kids and so much more. Bring your pet for some free pet swag, too!
Date: July 26, 2017
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: 414 South Main Street
Wheaton 60187
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, July 26
12:00 noon - 4:00 pm
Jul 27    Ribbon Cutting for IgniteHope Candles
Date: July 27, 2017
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Wheaton Chamber Office
108 E. Wesley Street
Wheaton, IL 60187
Date/Time Details: Thursday, July 27, 2017
5:00 pm
Jul 30    Alma Dance School Master Class Workshop and Open House
We welcome you to our open house, an event where you will have the opportunity to explore our studio.  You will be able to learn more about Alma Dance School and Alma Dance Theater, our nonprofit ballet company.  All of our guests are encouraged to observe the master classes offered during the open house.  Snacks and beverages will be served. 

Master Classes Offered:

Ballet:  10:00 - 11:30 am with Stacy Keller
Variations:  11:30 - 12:30 with Stacy Keller
Jazz:  1:00 - 2:30 pm with Randy Duncan

Additional Benefits for New families attending our open house:
 
1)       Meet our wonderful co-directors, former Cuban principle dancers, Vilma Machin & Guillermo Leyva to ask questions one-on-one and learn more about Alma Dance School.
2)       Observe or join-in our Master Class Workshop with former Joffrey principal dancer Stacey Keller teaching Ballet & Variations and the world-renowned choreographer Randy Duncan instructing the Jazz class.
3)       Pre-register and attend our Open House to be entered into our prize-drawing. You could have the chance of winning two free tickets to Alma Dance Theater’s Nutcracker performance and a free private with Guillermo or Vilma.
4)       New families who register during the Open House will receive a 50% discount on fall tuition.
5)       Hear from parents why Alma is one of the best places for ballet training.
6)       Learn more about Alma Dance Theater, our nonprofit ballet company.
7)       Receive information about upcoming Nutcracker Auditions and Bring a Friend Week.
8)       Discover the unique Cuban method of ballet and its many benefits for dancers.
9)       Tour our renovated studios and foyer.
10)   Refreshments and beverages will be served.    
 
Date: July 30, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Website: http://almadanceschool.com
Location: Alma Dance School
246 E. Geneva Road
Wheaton, IL  60187
Contact: to RSVP call or email 630-580-9784
EMail: info@almadanceschool.com
Date/Time Details: Sunday, July 30
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
 
Fees/Admission: $65 for 4 hours of Master Class Workshops
Jul 30    Root to Rise Yoga Festival
Be a part of a mind-blowing, 75-minute POWER YOGA SOUND OFF EXPERIENCE, led by Lauren Duncan, NEXT yoga. Practice yoga to the beat of music pumped in from our live DJ, through wireless LED headphones! You are able to adjust the sound of your music and instructor – outdoors, surrounded by the beautiful gardens at The Morton Arboretum.

Bring your kids for Family Flow Yoga and/or enjoy a Sound Meditation Class led by Sean Richards. Try out Slack Lines, Acro yoga, and Aerial yoga. All levels welcome!

Shop at our Health and Wellness Market of vendors & sponsors or dance to the beat of our DJ.

Swag bags for everyone!

10:00 - Doors open!

Register, set up you mat, grab some tribal body paint and join our community.

11:00 -Open-air POWER YOGA CLASS with LED Sound OFF headphones, led by

Lauren Duncan, NEXT yoga. Please arrive by 10:30 am & Bring you own mat.

11:45 -Slack Lines

Acro yoga

Aerial yoga

Kids Corner

Tribal Painting

DJ & Dancing

Food available for purchase

Health & Wellness Market

1:00 - SOUND MEDITATION CLASS

1:30 - FAMILY FLOW YOGA CLASS

For any questions, please email Casey at casey@next-yoga.com!

Tickets are limited, buy yours here:
https://next-yoga.ticketleap.com/root-to-rise-yoga-festival/

Super early bird (Till May 20th): $45
Early bird (Till June 20th): $55
Regular pricing (Till July 29th): $65
 
 
Date: July 30, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Website: http://www.next-yoga.com/
Location: Morton Arboretum
4100 Illinois Route 53
Lisle, IL 60532
EMail: casey@next-yoga.com
Jul 31 - Aug 4    Backyard Bible Club
Backyard Bible Clubs are held in different congregant backyards throughout the summer. See college-church.org/KidsSummer for locations. No registration required! Come for crafts, songs and Bible lesson all outdoors! Invite your friends and neighbors. For kids entering Kindergarten through grade 6.
Date: July 31, 2017
Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Website: http://college-church.org/KidsSummer
Jul 31    WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) Class

NAMI DuPage is pleased to offer WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) to individuals with mental illnesses. Through WRAP you will develop a comprehensive, personalized and strengths-based plan to help you achieve your recovery goals, manage symptoms yourself, and improve your quality of life. 

Course includes:

  • A plan developed & managed by you
  • Creating your own wellness toolbox
  • Learning key recovery concepts
  • Designing a personal crisis plan

W.R.A.P.® courses are free and taught by trained W.R.A.P.® facilitators. For more information about WRAP please visit http://www.mentalhealthrecovery.com.

Date: July 31, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://namidupage.org/events/wrap-7102017-to-8282017-mondays-10am-to-12pm-in-wheaton-community-center/
Location: NAMI DuPage
The Community Center
115 N County Farm Road
Wheaton, IL 60187
Contact: Meredith Kober, 630-752-0066
EMail: m.kober@namidupage.org
Date/Time Details: 7/10/17-8/28/17
Meets weekly on Monday mornings
Fees/Admission: Free
Jul 31 - Aug 4    Backyard Bible Club
Backyard Bible Clubs are held in different congregant backyards throughout the summer. See college-church.org/KidsSummer for locations. No registration required! Come for crafts, songs and Bible lesson all outdoors! Invite your friends and neighbors. For kids entering Kindergarten through grade 6.
Date: July 31, 2017
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Website: http://college-church.org/KidsSummer