Kids can learn what lifeguards do
Kids can learn what lifeguards do
Lunch with the Lifeguards, a chance for kids ages 6 to 12 to learn about the responsibilities of a lifeguard, will be from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today at The Oasis, 172 S. Circle Ave., Bloomingdale.
Children will be in the water to practice mini-rescue drills and games, followed by lunch at Coconut Café.
The cost is $3 for pool pass holders, $5 for non-pass holders. Registration is required. To register, call (630) 529-3650.
Wheelchair team to hold fundraiser
The Windy City Warriors of the Western DuPage Special Recreation Association is holding a fundraiser softball game from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Miracle Field, 304 E. Pine St., Roselle.
The Warriors are raising funds to pay for a trip to the Junior National Wheelchair Softball Tournament. The team is made up of wheelchair athletes ages 11 to 17. The Warriors will be playing able-bodied 11- and 12-year-olds who will play in wheelchairs for the game.
Admission is free and open to the public, but there will be a 50/50 raffle at the game. For details, call Sherry Manschot at (630) 681-0962, ext. 123.
Roselle seniors invited to picnic
The annual Senior Citizens Picnic will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at American Legion Hall, 344 E. Maple Ave., Roselle. All seniors are invited to enjoy free music, bingo and a barbecue lunch. The Reveliers will play music, and there will be both indoor and outdoor areas. For details, call George Danner at (630) 542-2876.
Golf benefit to aid homeless veterans
The Golf and Grill Fundraiser for the nonprofit Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans in Wheaton will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at Maple Meadows Golf Course, 272 Addison Road, Wood Dale.
The cost is $100 per golfer and includes 18 holes of golf with cart and a barbecue dinner. There will be player awards and prizes at the dinner, as well as raffle prizes.
Proceeds benefit the shelter's work in providing transitional housing, job development skills and counseling for veterans. To register or for details, visit www.helpaveteran.org or call Ron Schiel at (773) 531-3097.
Bucket Boys to play in a free concert
The Bucket Boys will perform a free concert at 2 p.m. Monday at Bensenville Public Library, 200 S. Church Road, Bensenville. The hip-hop percussive duo uses junk collected from wrecking yards, trash bins, basements and attics to create music. For details, call (630) 766-4642.