August Program Magazine

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DIY: Dye-Ink Coasters

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Get ready to give your family’s living room a mini-upgrade! In this program where science meets art, you’ll explore how to combine your favorite color ink with rubbing alcohol. Apply it to a white ceramic tile and watch your decoration come to life. Share your cool new coasters with your…

Soul Cafe: Declutter Your Mind w/ Hope Enrichment Center

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Shake off those quarantine blues and join us for an energizing reset! The first step is to recognize what’s been keeping you stuck – maybe it’s discouragement, procrastination or lack of direction. A friendly professional counselor will share tips to tackle negative mindsets with positive habits. Decorate your own journal…

Guys' Drive-In

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In place of our annual “Guys’ Night In” signature event we will host a special “Drive-In” event on Friday, August 7th. Special goodie bags will be provided by sponsors to celebrate and encourage you! Students and their families can drive to The Bridge between 6:00pm and 7:00pm to pickup. We hope this bag brings a…

Girls' Drive-In

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In place of our annual “Girls’ Night In” signature events we will host a special “Drive-In” event on Friday, August 7th. Special goodie bags will be provided by sponsors to celebrate and encourage you! Students and their families can drive to The Bridge between 7:00pm and 8:30pm to pickup. We hope this…

FNL: Beach Towel Bingo: Group 1

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Join us for socially-distant bingo outside! Bring a beach towel with you to save your seat. A special packaged treat will be provided from Meijer. Come and create a work of art in the Art Studio,  make something else completely unique with washi tape, paper, felt, markers, and more! To attend Friday…

FNL: Beach Towel Bingo: Group 2

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Join us for socially-distant bingo outside! Bring a beach towel with you to save your seat. A special packaged treat will be provided from Meijer. Come and create a work of art in the Art Studio, make something else completely unique with washi tape, paper, felt, markers, and more! To attend Friday…

FNL: Outdoor Trivia Night: Group 1

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Gather under the stars in the fresh air for a variety of trivia games. Have fun guessing & laughing together as we enjoy ice cream sandwiches from Meijer. Get ready to let your imagination run wild as our Art Studio will be open to you! Try out our sample craft for…

FNL: Outdoor Trivia Night: Group 2

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Gather under the stars in the fresh air for a variety of trivia games. Have fun guessing & laughing together as we enjoy ice cream sandwiches from Meijer. Get ready to let your imagination run wild as our Art Studio will be open to you! Try out our sample craft for…

FNL: Parking Lot Jam: Group 1

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The back garage door will be raised as we play a socially-distant group game, listen to music & just enjoy being together with a snack from our neighborhood Meijer. Advanced sign-up required on our website. Our Art Studio will be open for you to express your artsy side!  To attend Friday…

FNL: Parking Lot Jam: Group 2

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The back garage door will be raised as we play a socially-distant group game, listen to music & just enjoy being together with a snack from our neighborhood Meijer. Advanced sign-up required on our website. Our Art Studio will be open for you to express your artsy side!  To attend Friday…

Culinary: Blueberry Pancake Bites & Ham and Cheese Scones w/ Chef Karla Temple, RDN

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Do you eat the same breakfast every day? Expand your options with new recipes from Chef Karla. She’ll lead you in creating mini pancakes in muffin tins with frozen blueberries, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Need something not so sweet? Whip up warm savory scones with cheddar cheese, green onions,…

ZOOM LIVE: Blueberry Pancake Bites & Ham and Cheese Scones w/ Chef Karla Temple, RDN

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Do you eat the same breakfast every day? Expand your options with new recipes from Chef Karla. She’ll teach you how to make mini pancakes in muffin tins with frozen blueberries, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Need something not so sweet? Learn how to make warm savory scones with cheddar…

Fashion 101: Discover Your Personal Style w/ Generation Bliss

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Take a style quiz to identify your preferred fashion genre. The founder and owner of Generation Bliss, a clothing boutique in Lemont, will show you how to embrace your authentic self through the clothes and accessories you choose each day. Take a few wardrobe pieces and pair them up in…

VIDEO: Street Photography w/ Four 12 Photography

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Take a virtual walk with us! Develop an eye for natural moments and experiences in a local downtown area. Discover how to capture them with special features on your phone, like flash techniques, using burst mode, panorama, and side angles. See how this professional photographer practices the rule of thirds…

High School Meet N' Greet (HS ONLY)

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Starting high school this year? Wondering how you will make new friends while wearing a mask? Make a flavored iced coffee while you hang out with other students from your high school. This way, you'll see familiar faces in the hallways. This also gives you a chance to compare schedules…

ZOOM LIVE: High School Meet N' Greet (HS ONLY)

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Join us from home on Zoom! Starting high school this year? Wondering how you will make new friends while wearing a mask?  Hang out with other students from your high school. This way, you'll see familiar faces in the hallways. This also gives you a chance to compare schedules and…

Middle School Meet N' Greet (MS ONLY)

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Becoming a teenager means you will discover new interests and have the opportunity to make new friends. Come make a root beer float while you play games with other students from your school. This way, you'll see familiar faces in the hallways. This also gives you a chance to compare…

ZOOM LIVE: Middle School Meet N' Greet (MS ONLY)

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Join us from home on Zoom! Becoming a teenager means you will discover new interests and have the opportunity to make new friends. Talk to and play games (even on Zoom) with other students from your school. This way, you'll see familiar faces in the hallways. This also gives you…

Culinary: Artisan Flatbreads w/ Cooper's Hawk

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Attention foodies! The friendly Chefs from Cooper’s Hawk are back and ready to teach you how to make flatbread pizzas that can act as “go-to” family dinners or party favorites. Create tasty flavor combinations on flatbread pizzas like caprese with mozzarella, red onions, and basil. Roasted veggies and goat cheese…