Fitness calendar

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• The fitness calendar appears Fridays in Neighbor. Submit items at least two weeks in advance via e-mail to dupageneighbor@dailyherald.com or by fax, (630) 955-0895.

May 23

• Register by May 23 for the Voice of Care's golf outing fundraiser at 8 a.m. May 30 at Maple Meadows Golf Club, 272 S. Addison Road, Wood Dale. The cost is $100, which includes golf, a cart, contests, prizes and lunch. Voice of Care is a not-for-profit organization serving people with disabilities and their families in northern Illinois. For details, call (630) 231-3862 or visit www.voiceofcare.org.

• Villa Park Recreation offers country line-dancing classes the second and fourth Fridays of every month at the Community Recreation Building, 320 E. Wildwood Ave., Villa Park. Beginning class starts at 6 p.m. and class for more experienced dancers is from 7 to 9:30 p.m. The weekly fee is $5 for residents and $6 for others, payable at the door. For details, call (630) 834-8970, e-mail jenny@vprd.org or visit www.vprd.org.

• The Carol Stream Park District will hold Friday Fun Night for ages 6 to 16, with an adult companion, and ages 16 and older from 7 to 9 p.m. May 23 at the Simkus Recreation Center, 849 Lies Road, Carol Stream. The family event includes relay races, dance, Power Play and prizes. For details, call (630) 784-6120.

May 24

• The 11th annual Open Door for Teens Bowl-A-Thon will be from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 24 at Fox Bowl, 1101 Butterfield Road, Wheaton. Bowlers are expected to raise pledges. The event also will include contests, prizes and food. Proceeds will benefit Open Door for Teens, a not-for-profit organization that aids at-risk youth ages 13 to 18. For details, call (630) 665-7745 or e-mail odftinc@ameritech.net.

• The Glen Ellyn Park District is offering a Wrigley Field tour and lunch for ages 8 and older from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 24 in Chicago. Registration is at 185 Spring Ave., Glen Ellyn. Tickets are $30 for residents, $45 for others. For details, call (630) 858-2462.

• The Carol Stream Police Department will hold its eighth annual Wheels of Justice emergency vehicle show from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 24 at the Town Center, 110 W. Lies Road. The event is free with children's activities and child safety seat inspections. Concessions will be available from the Carol Stream Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 45. For details, call Chuck Ranweiler at (630) 871-6215.

The following pools open May 24:

• Centennial Beach, 500 W. Jackson Ave., Naperville. (630) 848-5092

• Sea Lion Aquatic Park, 1825 Short St., Lisle. (630) 964-3410, ext. 4319

• Butterfield Park District pool, 21W730 Butterfield Road, Lombard. Open on weekends and holidays until June 2, when the regular season begins.

• Coral Cove Water Park, 849 Lies Road, Carol Stream. (630) 784-6130

• Sunset Pool, 483 Fairview Ave., Glen Ellyn. (630) 858-7665

• Itasca Park District Water Park, 100 N. Catalpa Ave., Itasca. (630) 773-2257

• Bath & Tennis Club pool, 800 Oak Brook Road, Oak Brook. (630) 368-6440.

• Jefferson Pool, Terrace Street at Harvard Avenue, Villa Park. Open weekends until regular season begins June 5.

• Rice Pool and Water Park, 1777 S. Blanchard Road, Wheaton. (630) 690-4880

• Northside Family Aquatic Center, 1509 N. West St., Wheaton. Open weekends until regular season begins June 5. (630) 653-3345

• Glendale Heights Aquatic Center, 250 Civic Center Plaza. (630) 260-6060

May 26

• The St. Alexander School 5K Run/Walk and 1K Kids' Fun Run will be May 26 starting from the school, 136 S. Cornell Ave. Registration and check-in begins at 8:15 a.m. and the race begins at 9 a.m. The 1K Kids' Fun Run, for children ages 10 and younger begins after the 5K. For details or to register, visit www.signmeup.com or www.stalexanderschool.org. Proceeds will benefit the school.

• The Carol Stream Park District will offer belly dancing lessons for ages 16 and older at 7:45 p.m. Mondays, May 26 to June 30, at the Simkus Recreation Center, 849 Lies Road, Carol Stream. For details, call (630) 784-6120.

• Oak Brook Park District splash pad opens May 26. It is at 1451 Forest Gate Road, Oak Brook. For details, call (630) 990-4233.

May 29

• The Glen Ellyn Park District is offering four new programs meeting Thursdays, May 20 to Aug. 21, at Spring Avenue Recreation Center, 185 Spring Ave., Glen Ellyn. Danceland for ages 4 to 6 will meet at 11 a.m. or 1:15 p.m. Disney Hits for ages 5 and older will meet at 10 a.m. or 12:15 p.m. The fee is $94 for residents, $141 for others for each session of these classes. High School Musical 1 and 2 for ages 7 and older will meet at 2:30 or 5 p.m. Do, re ,me for ages 9 and older will meet at 3:45 p.m. The fee for these two classes is $125 for residents, $188 for others. For details, call (630) 858-2462.

• The Center for History in Wheaton will offer Clubhouse at 6 p.m. May 29 at the museum, 315 Front St., second floor, Wheaton. The program offers golf treasures and a program with Tom Warren and Alberta Adamson, with Warren signing copies of his book, "An Old Caddie Looks Back, Reflections from a Town That Loves Golf…" Tickets are $7.50 for adults, $6.50 for seniors 60 and older, $5.50 for students. RSVP to (630) 871-6601.

May 30

• Register by May 30 for Fun-Filled Fridays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 6 at the York Center Park District, 1609 S. Luther Ave., Lombard. Children ages 3 to 5 will make a craft and play games based on the theme "101 Dalmatians." The cost is $10 for residents and $12 for others, which includes lunch. For details, call (630) 629-0886 or visit www.yorkcenterparks.org.

• Sidekicks Square Dance Club's next dance will be May 30 at Community House, 415 W. Eighth St., Hinsdale. Al and Jane Krol will cue rounds at 8 p.m. and DeeDee Dougherty will call squares at 8:30 p.m. A DBD tip will be called at 10:30 p.m. No banner will be available. Admission costs $10 for singles and $20 for couples. For details, call (630) 627-2437 or (630) 271-0313.

• The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of West Chicago/Warrenville begins at 6 p.m. May 30 at Community High School, 326 Joliet St., West Chicago. For details, visit www.relayforlife.org.

May 31

• Carol Stream 16U Red Girls Travel Softball Team's second Storm Chaser Road Rally Fundraiser will be May 31. Check-in starts at 5:30 p.m. at Community Consolidated School District 93's district office, 230 Covington Drive, Bloomingdale. The cost is $10 per person in advance and $15 per person at the door. Organizers suggest four people per car. Food will be available to purchase. Registration is suggested. For details, call Mike or Michelle at (630) 213-6648 or e-mail mlents@hotmail.com.

• The Oakbrook Terrace Park District will offer a beginning Irish dance class for children ages 4 to 10 from 10 to 10:50 a.m. Saturdays, May 31-July 12, in the park district's Fitness Center, 1 Parkview Plaza. The cost is $48 for residents and $53 for others. Registration is required. For details, call (630) 574-0420 or visit www.obtpd.org.

• The ninth annual Winfield Criterium Weekend is May 31 and June 1, with races held Saturday at Oakwood Park and Sunday's races featuring the Downtown Winfield Criterium and 2008 ABR national championship. Sunday's activities include the kids' races, entertainment and raffles. Parents can register their children for the races for $2 by noon race day. Late registration for these races is from noon to 1 p.m. for a $3 fee. For details, call (630) 682-3712.

• The Carol Stream Police Department has scheduled its 35th Annual Bicycle Rodeo from 9 a.m. to noon May 31 at the Ross Ferraro Town Center, Gary Avenue and Lies Road in Carol Stream. Children ages 3 to 15 can attend the bike rodeo to register their bike with the police department and participate in a bike safety course. All bicycles will be inspected by a bike technician for problems before each rider attempts the course. The event will include special appearances by McGruff the Crime Dog, Sparky the Fire Dog, Ozzie of the Kane County Cougars and Skates of the Chicago Wolves. Children who attend the rodeo will be eligible for a free raffle. Prizes include gift certificates, bike helmets, locks and other merchandise. For details, call officer Rich Garza at (630) 871-6201.

The following pools open May 31:

• Phillips Park Aquatic Center, 828 Montgomery Road, Aurora. (630) 851-8686

• Addison Family Aquatic Center, 120 E. Oak St., Addison. (630) 530-6155

• Bensenville Water Park, 1100 W. Wood St. (630) 766-7946

• The Oasis, Bloomingdale Park District water park, 172 S. Circle Ave. (630) 529-3650. Open for the weekend May 31-June 1. Regular season begins June 7.

• Lufkin Pool, 1000 S. Ardmore, Villa Park. Open May 31 and June 1 until regular season begins June 5. (630) 279-6286

• Prairie Oaks Family Aquatic Center, 129 W. National St., West Chicago. (630) 231-9474

• The Beach water park, 161 W. Concord St., Wood Dale. (630) 595-9333