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White Pines to hold April 20 Easter brunch Get photo with the Easter Bunny and participate in egg hunt; reserve by April 11
Reservations are now open for White Pines Golf Club’s Easter Brunch at 500 W. Jefferson in Bensenville. The event will be held in the club’s banquet hall from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Easter Sunday, April 20. Guests will enjoy a lavish brunch buffet featuring a visit from the Easter Bunny with a photo opportunity and an optional cash bar offering bottomless mimosas. In addition, an egg hunt for children 12 and under is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. Pricing, which includes tax and gratuity, is $45 for adults 13 and older, $29 for children
ages 4 to 12 and free for chil- ervations. Reservation deadline is Fridren age 3 and under. Bottomless mimosas, available day, April 11. Payment is due to guests 21 and older, are an in full at the time of registraadd-on of $20. “Easter is a time for family and celebration, and we’re excited to offer an event that brings the community together in a festive setting,” said White Pines PGA General Manager Andrew Godfrey. “We encourage everyone to reserve their spot now to secure their place at this special brunch.” For more information, visit WhitePinesGolf.com. Contact White Pines Golf Club at (630) 766-0304 Ext. 2 for res-
tion. Bottomless mimosas for adults ages 21 and older can be purchased in advance or at the brunch as part of the cash bar.
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Vendors, quilts and volunteers sought for Fischer Farm Quilt Show ‘All Around the House’ show to take place April 5-6
An Easter egg hunt for children, and an opportunity for families to meet the Easter Bunny, are among the features of the annual Easter Brunch at White Pines Golf Club in Bensenville. This year’s brunch at the club’s banquet hall will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Easter Sunday, April 20.
Bensenville Park District Tot School/ Fischer Farm is calling on Bensenville, will showcase an said Fischer Farm Manager traditional designs to contem- Preschool preview April 14-17
local quilters, vendors and volunteers to help make its twoday “All Around the House” Quilt Show a resounding success. The event, set for Saturday and Sunday, April 5-6, at 16W680 Old Grand Ave. in
array of quilt displays, feature a bustling barn sale and offer unique community experiences. “We need quilts to display, dedicated vendors and enthusiastic volunteers to bring this celebration of quilting to life,”
Christine Shiel. “This show is not just about exhibiting beautiful quilts—it’s a community effort to honor a timeless craft, and everyone’s participation is vital.” The show will display intricate quilts ranging from
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porary masterpieces. Attendees will have the opportunity to have a quilt appraised by an AQS-certified appraiser by appointment for a small fee. In addition, the event will feature a quilter’s barn sale where vendors can offer quilts, fabric blocks, patterns and more. Shiel emphasizes the importance of community involvement: “We’re looking for quilts that tell a story, vendors who can share their craft and volunteers who can lend a hand. This is a chance for local talent and community spirit to shine,” she said. Interested parties are encouraged to email CShiel@ BvilleParks.org or visit BvilleParks.org/QuiltShow for further details and registration information.
The Bensenville Park District will hold its preview week for Tiny Tot Preschool, Little Sprouts and Play with Me programs April 14-17 at the Deer Grove Leisure Center (DGLC), 1000 W. Wood St., Bensenville. “Parents and children may stay and interact with instructors during a class so they see and hear what actually happens in our programs,” says Recreation Supervisor-Program Coordinator Leslie Monarrez. “We ask that the families make an appointment by calling or emailing.” Preview week appointments can be made by calling 630-766-7015, ext. 117, or by emailing ttschool@ bvilleparks.org. Please leave name, phone number, child’s
name and age and what program(s) are of interest for previewing. Staff will respond to arrange a day and time to come in and view the program. The Tiny Tot Preschool curriculum, based on Illinois Early Learning Standards, emphasizes self-discovery, teamwork and independent thinking. Classes are broken into two groups for ages 3-4 and 4-5 and are introduced to language arts, literacy, math, social studies, science and nature exploration through a variety of learning centers and handson activities. The preschool’s professional and experienced teachers foster a nurturing environment that addresses the individual needs of each child. Children must be age 3 by Sept. 1, 2025.
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