Cheap stuff: Earth Day, 31 cent scoops, political swag
Free Green and Growing Fair Kick off the growing season and help celebrate Earth Day at the 18th Annual Green and Growing Fair at the Garfield Park Conservatory. The event features workshops, demonstrations and vendors offering items to help gardeners get ready for planting. Visitors can buy heirloom seeds and unique seedlings and get a family take-home activity. Learn about everything from tomato cages and the basics of composting to working with beehives and tasting honey.Info: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 24, at Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N. Central Park Ave., Chicago. Free admission. (312) 746-5100 or garfield-conservatory.org.Political buttons and moreDealers and collectors buy, sell and trade at the Political Button and Memorabilia Show.Info: Noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 25, in the student cafeteria of the Student Resource Center building at the College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Admission is free. (630) 892-8525.Star light, star brightJoin members of the Lake County Astronomical Society for a look at the wonders of the evening sky through powerful telescopes. All ages are invited to participate. Event takes place weather permitting.Info: 7 p.m. Friday, April 23, at the Round Lake Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. Free admission. Call (847) 546-7060.$10 and under How many scoops for you?Baskin Robbins ice cream stores around the United States are hosting their annual 31 Cent Scoop Night with all 2.5-ounce ice cream scoops being offered for just 31 cents. As part of the event, Baskin Robbins will make a $100,000 donation to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. Some Baskin Robbins shops will invite local firefighters to help collect donations and to scoop ice cream for customers on the night of the event. There is a three-scoop per person limit for the 31-cent scoops.Info: 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, at all Baskin Robbins locations nationwide. For information, visit baskinrobbins.com.Glee clubThe Wheaton College Men's Glee Club performs in an evening concert of classical/miscellaneous music. Info: 8 p.m. Friday, April 23, at Pierce Memorial Chapel at Wheaton College, at the southeast corner of Washington and Franklin streets, Wheaton. $4-$6. (630) 752-5000 or wheaton.edu.Young at Heart Singles ClubThe Young at Heart Singles Club invites dancers of all ages to an evening of ballroom dancing. Dress code for women is semi-dressy to dressy. Men are required to wear jackets. No jeans or gym shoes are allowed. Info: 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Friday, April 23, at the American Legion Hall, 9757 W. Pacific, Franklin Park. Doors open at 7 p.m. Members are $7; guests $9. Call hotline (630) 415-3449. For directions, call (847) 678-7068.Get those wheels rollingCheck out the Wheels Rallye Team's Wheels of Fortune season opener road rallye, where participants fill in "Wheel of Fortune" type puzzles as they drive. A training guide is offered for first-time rallyists. Any type of vehicle, including cars, motorcycles and buses, may be entered.Info: Runs Saturday, April 24, at the Woodfield Mall, Golf Road at Route 53, Schaumburg. Event begins in the parking lot, at light pole B-2, west of the Firestone tire center. Registration begins at 6 p.m. Cars head out at 7:15 p.m. Event ends at Barnaby's Family Inn at 134 W. Golf Road, Schaumburg. Cost is $10 per vehicle. Visit wheelsrallyeteam.com for full details.Talking of trading postsDeborah Begner of Turkey Mountain Traders in Scottsdale, Ariz., discusses how trading posts functioned on American Indian reservations from the late 1800s through the mid-20th century along with the posts' impact on Native American arts. Turkey Mountain Traders will also show and sell Native American antique jewelry. Info: Trading post presentation at 1 p.m., and jewelry show and sale from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 25, at the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian, 3001 Central St., Evanston. General admission to museum is $2.50-$5. Maximum admission per family is $10. (847) 475-1030. Visit mitchellmsueum.org.False330493The Wheaton College Men's Glee Club performs at the college's Pierce Memorial Chapel.Courtesy of Wheaton CollegeFalse