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Minn. park is an ode t

$3.8M destination
playground is the
future of kids’ play

By Frederick Melo

St. Paul Pioneer Press

W ST. PAUL, Minn. — A
zip line featuring a molded
bucket seat with boarding Ethan Jenson, 2, scrambles through colorful obstacles as he play
at either end of the corridor
isn’t the main attraction like an isthmus, interject- “American Ninja Warrior”-
within the newly-improved ing the natural world into style fitness course that
Shoreview Commons, but the play areas in a manner includes cargo rope netting,
it’s up there. most traditional play- angled steps, climbing
grounds would eschew. A challenges and seven other
The “ZipKrooz” area similar wetland theme runs obstacles lines the other.
took designers from Land- through some 70 separate
scape Structures some 18 structures and activities, “Coming out of COVID,
months of concept plan- including two 20-foot- communities really
ning, prototype-build- tall towers fashioned like embraced how popular and
ing and kid testing, with treehouses with slides and valuable their parks were,”
the last being among the crawl spaces. Roschi said.
most important “to see if
it was too fast or not fast The moldings for those He noted that Landscape
enough,” said Scott Roschi, treehouses were based on Structures has been busy in
the creative director actual tree bark, the kind recent years, with projects
behind Shoreview’s new of nod to the authentic from San Antonio, Texas,
23,500-square-foot desti- natural world that Roschi where the city is studying
nation playground. and other designers with potential upgrades to its
Delano-based Landscape entire park system, to St.
Situated off Victoria Structures think sets their Paul, where the company
Street and Minnesota 96, employee-owned company debuted the Midway Peace
the $3.8 million playground apart in the industry. Park in November 2020.
now ranks as one of the
largest outdoor structured Three slides that follow There are also picnic
play spaces in the metro- the contours of a small shelters, seating areas
politan area, and it’s drawn hill from top to bottom, where a parent or grand-
scores of visitors from inclusive group swings, parent might keep a close
beyond the city. quiet spaces and interac- eye on the younger set and
tive displays that empha- other activities segregated
“Swings are one of size sensory play for 2- to by age.
the top requested things 5-year-olds line one side of
for playgrounds, but zip the playground, while an “It’s like it’s straight out
lines have fast become of ‘The Lorax,’ ” said Brad
in demand,” said Roschi Martens, Shoreview’s new
during a recent tour of the
free outdoor kids zone
that’s gradually becoming
the talk of the east metro
parenting world.

“We bring in kids with
different abilities to see
how they interact with it,
if it’s too difficult or not
difficult enough, testing
things like reach range for a
2-year-old versus a 5-year-
old,” Roschi said.

Embracing, valuing parks

Over his shoulder, Roschi
pointed to native prai-
rie grasses that have been
planted in close proximity.

In fact, the gardens aren’t
situated on the perimeter
of the playground. Instead,
planted spaces jut into it

to the great outdoors

ys Sept. 16 at the Shoreview Commons playground. JOHN AUTEY/ST. PAUL PIONEER PRESS

city manager, referring to pond that opened around ing a very small group of
the 2012 film based on a Dr. the same time features a people,” Martin said.
Seuss book. fountain-like water feature
in its center, and it freezes “We had other sites for
New skate park, over in the winter for ice softball in the city. We
ice skating pond skating. looked at other cities and
we were, I have to admit,
Landscape Structures’ “Both that skate park envious,” Martin said.
destination playground, and pond were marvelous
which opened in June, during COVID,” said Shore- The new recreational
has drawn fans from well view Mayor Sandy Martin, spaces are located north-
outside of Shoreview, but it who has watched Shore­ west of the city’s commu-
isn’t the only new attrac- view Commons evolve nity center, which is known
tion within Shoreview over her 26 years as mayor for its indoor swimming
Commons. and 46 years in various city pool, the long-standing
roles. Tropics Waterpark and
In March 2020, just as adjoining Bamboo Bay
the pandemic was spread- Together, the skate park kids water area, as well as
ing in Minnesota, Shore­ and pond cost the city an indoor playground and
view debuted a modern $3.2 million, bringing the fitness center. The regional
new skate park, designed total price tag for the new Ramsey County library and
by Los Angeles-based Shoreview Commons to $7 school district building are
Spohn Ranch, with various million. situated across the parking
levels of concrete to replace lot south of the playground.
an outdated course that Martin, who has chosen
was largely composed of not to run for reelection, “We have such a wonder-
wood ramps. considers it money well ful campus with the library
spent, a capstone of sorts of and the school district and
The concrete skate park her lengthy career in public the rec center,” Martin
“is really the best quality service. said. “We don’t really have
you can get,” said Shore­ a downtown. This is our
view Parks and Recreation She said multiple efforts central area, and we really
Director Steve Benoit. were made to solicit public wanted to maximize that
input before replacing space.”
An adjoining man-made former softball fields “serv-

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By Gary M. Larson | Edited by Stanley Newman

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28 Dessert with a kick is the world’s 10 Cab driver
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31 Glower 89 Wild guesses
32 Bach choral work 91 NASCAR great __ Stadium
33 Telejournalist Yarborough 12 RR stop
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100 Really small enthusiasm
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singer Dee fastener 16 Opposed a bill
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46 Seafood bistro 113 Slanted writing, suspect)
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50 Possible place for a 115 Flipper’s 37 Source of salt
heliport transaction 38 Very long time
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89 Covert agent 108 Second ltr.
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76 __ Paulo, Brazil 93 Come to terms addenda
77 Many GM models 94 Prepares to drive 111 Tire gauge no.
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Edited by Patti Varol and Joyce Nichols Lewis

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90 Fr. holy women 41 something new
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6 Private eye 93 Evidence that leads 43 Jimmy of the Daily
9 Wild hog 46 Planet
13 Word of welcome to identity thieves? 47 Actress Naomi
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19 Brand of sport 52 writer Ellison
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20 Blue area on a map 56 Coast Guard fleet
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107 “Cancel the 65 legend Mel
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the bug zapper? 114 Profess Goes off
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44 California’s __ Alto 116 Stop props
45 Fake ID flashers 117 Humboldt River
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46 Charge toward 118 “That’s correct”
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49 Like this answer
51 Blue chip called leftovers 69 Moon stage
“Big Blue” 72 Concert venue
Down 73 “Lemon Tree”
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1 Sign of healing 74 Drive-up lodging
halfheartedly? 2 Dragon’s digs 76 Brutus Buckeye’s
54 Horned African 3 Farming prefix
4 Vegetable in red
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56 Trees with 5 Aleppo native 77 Screw cap Jumble
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57 Zero out 7 At any time 78 Hindu festival of Unscramble
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59 OB or ENT 9 Threw under the 80 “Back to you,” on a circled lette
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63 Guy who invented 11 Analogous 83 “I Try” Grammy This week’s ans
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67 Breakfast cereal 13 Rash 84 Astonished cry By David L. Hoy
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71 Cartoonist Chast studio 93 Syllables from Santa
72 Spot for 19 Island where 94 Cars at a charging
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75 “Yeah, sure” “Vahine no te tiare” 96 Cosmetician
76 “For sale by” sign 27 Fancy pillow covers Lauder
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77 John of the “Harold department 99 French Quarter
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79 Allende novel about Hughes 100 Not written down
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85 Notes before sols 37 Fit of pique 106 Fades to black
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10 Dusseldorf donkey 43 Dens 25 North Indian city
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17 Extra lance? 29 Kind of insurance
19 Silent one fabrics 30 Pert
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23 Calhoun 56 Potent preceder boutique?
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33 Day, in Toledo 1663-1728
34 Turkish money 1 Soap frame bar 44 Twin crystal
35 Mine cars 2 Hemingway epithet 45 Scarves
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37 Crone 4 Container allowance? 47 Navy jail
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39 Cotton seed pods 6 Deplete 49 Ship followers
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“OPPOSITE ATTRACTION” (E.M.) FORSTER: ABINGER HARVEST:
The Englishman can’t feel. … He has
been taught at public school that
feeling is bad form. He must not
express great joy or sorrow or even
open his mouth when he talks; his pipe
might fall out if he did.

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ACROSS 44 Like sushi fish Solutions
1 Party bowlful 45 Vengeful feeling Onassis
4 Protective suit 46 Thing of value 25 Eat nothing 43 Faucet
9 Hard hit 49 Area of flatland 26 Spring bloom 45 More sensible
13 Tibetan monk 51 Baby in the 27 Short-necked 46 Invites
14 Bonkers 47 Oxford, for one
15 Pres. Hoover’s woods duck 48 Flue residue
54 On a __; with 28 __ by; indifferent 49 __ up; give
birthplace
16 Award for limited funds to support to
56 “__ Long Way to 29 National bird of 50 So. Amer.
“Frasier”
17 __ dust; not Tipperary” the U.S. capital city
57 Nut 31 Opening 52 Not brand new
being used 58 Juliet’s love 32 Word with 53 __ exam; law
19 As mad __ 59 Doe or buck
60 __ up; arranges England or student’s worry
hornet 61 Take __; undo Mexico 55 __ la la
20 Like a skyscraper 62 Eccentric 34 Regretful one 56 Words before a
21 Washer cycle 36 Make beer
22 “__ all, folks!” DOWN 37 Fissure; crack honeymoon
24 Is able to 1 Water barriers 39 Biting flies
25 __ in Russian; 2 Childishness 40 Destroy
3 Pick up the tab
able to talk to 4 Author Louisa
Putin
27 __-in-cheek; May __
insincere 5 Housetops
30 Went public with 6 Lose feathers
31 __ peek; preview 7 No more than
33 VP Rockefeller’s 8 Bread variety
monogram 9 Like an icy cold
35 Went down a fire
pole wind
36 Say “Baa” 10 Choice meat cut
37 Spaghetti topper 11 Holds the title to
38 Skin picture, for 12 Salary
short 13 Meadow
39 Angry dog’s 18 Ice cream maker
greeting
40 Springfield or part
Winchester 20 __ Rover; luxury
41 Young swan
43 Be in pain SUV
23 Follow, as advice
24 Layer of paint

WHAT TO DO

Troupe offers up

Theatre of Western ‘THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR’
Springs performs
1836 Russian play ‘The When: Oct. 27-Nov. 6
Government Inspector’ Where: Theatre of Western Springs,

By Myrna Petlicki 4384 Hampton Ave., Western Springs
Tickets: $25; $12 children and students
The corrupt mayor of a Russian Information: 708-246-3380;
town, who is awaiting a visit from
a dignitary, gives the royal treat- theatreofwesternsprings.com
ment to a clerk that he mistak-
enly believes is “The Government lets the mayor believe that he is able, so his challe
Inspector” in Ukrainian play- the Government Inspector. “He those traits.
wright Nikolay Gogol’s timeless is a guy who has worked his way
1836 comedy Oct. 27-Nov. 6 at the across Russia and now he’s out of Executive artis
Theatre of Western Springs. money and out of options.” Eddie Sugarman
Springs admitted
Performances are 8 p.m. Thurs- Things seem to be looking script first came t
days and Fridays, 2:30 p.m. and brighter when he is mistaken for tee, I said, ‘An old
8 p.m. Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. the Government Inspector. comedy. Do I real
Sundays. it?’ Then I read it
“At first, he doesn’t understand loud from cover t
“It’s going to be a funny one,” what’s happening,” Driscoll said.
said Tim Gannon of La Grange “But then as he begins to realize That’s when Su
Park, who plays Mayor Anton what’s going on, he is delighted. he had to direct th
Antonovich. He’s the type of person who loves very greedy,” he jo
to have people giving him money wanted to have fu
Gannon described the mayor and giving him attention and
as “extremely corrupt, extremely treating him like a bigshot.” Sugarman said
self-centered. He is attempting is right for the rol
to put himself in a better posi- Driscoll noted that his char- because, “He is ch
tion. He is frustrated that he’s in acter is both likable and unlike- day is long. What
the outskirts. He believes that he
deserves to be in a better station
than he is currently.”

That’s why it is important
to Antonovich to impress the
Government Inspector when he
arrives in town. Unfortunately,
because he relies on people
Gannon called “the village idiots,”
who informed him that lowly
clerk Hlestakov is actually the
Government Inspector, he fawns
over the wrong person.

Gannon said he enjoys playing
the character because, “While he
has many faults, he does have the
opportunity to get things done in
a creative manner.”

On the other hand, Gannon
finds one trait of the mayor a little
difficult. “He has to treat some
people badly,” the actor said.
“As an actor, we give each other
license to say mean things to one
another and everybody under-
stands that. But, I have to flesh
out this character. While I’m
looking for things to like about
him so that I can do him justice, I
also have to be able to treat people
very roughly.”

“He is a bit of a cad,” La Grange
Park resident K.C. Driscoll said
of his character, Hlestakov, who

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timeless comedy W

Tim Gannon as Anton
Antonovich, left, has

a good laugh with K.C.
Driscoll as Hlestakov,
right, as David Bremer
as Hlestakov’s servant
Osip looks on in“The
Government Inspector,”
Oct. 27-Nov. 6 at Theatre
of Western Springs. EDDIE

SUGARMAN/MEI SANDS

enge is to balance ant for roles like this — the con surprises for the audience.
stic director man or the rogue or the Harold Driscoll said that when he
of Western Hill — is he has to be likable or
d, “When the why would you want to spend heard this was a Russian play
to our commit- time with somebody doing some from the 1800s about bureau-
d Russian awful things?” cracy, he didn’t think it could be
lly have to read relevant today. “But the script
t and laughed out Gannon is the right choice has been completely modernized
to cover.” for the mayor, Sugarman said, and it reads very fast-paced, very
ugarman decided because “The mayor is bigger funny,” he said.
his play. “I was than life and I’m going to guess
oked. “I just Tim is maybe 5-foot-10 inches or Sugarman added, “The themes
un.” 5-foot-11 inches but his spirit is of human greed and corruption
d that Driscoll 8-foot-5 inches.” regretfully never go away. People
le of Hlestakov bowing and scraping and being
harming as the Sugarman is loving this proj- awful to each other is as old as
t is really import- ect. “We’re all having a real time.”
good time,” he declared. “It’s 90 Myrna Petlicki is a freelance
minutes of fun insults!” reporter for Pioneer Press.

The director promised great

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Clarendon Hills. Free. (630) 323-8188.
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Relatives/Using“Social History”to Tell
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Halloween Ukulele Sing Along: 9 a.m.
Indian Prairie Public Library, 401 Plainfield Halloween Nostalgia (for 20 and 30
Rd, Darien. (630) 887-8760. ippl.libcal.com. Somethings): 7-8:30 p.m. Elmhurst Public
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Lasered Wood, Fall Leaf Decorations: elmhurstpubliclibrary.evanced.info.
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Plainfield Rd, Darien. (630) 887-8760. ippl.
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Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S Prospect
Let’s Talk Psychological Testing with Dr. Ave, Elmhurst. (630) 279-8696. elmhurst-
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Mobile Driver Services Facility: 10 a.m.-2
GreenMan Theatre Presents: Spooky p.m. Eisenhower Public Library, 4613 N
Stories (In-Person): 7-8:30 p.m. Elmhurst Oketo Ave, Harwood Heights. Free. (708)
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The Secretary of State’s Mobile unit will be
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Library, 125 S Prospect Ave, Elmhurst.
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Sentrock: The Boy Who Wanted to Fly: 11 Episcopal Church, 203 South Kensington,
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Family Story Time and Play, Ages
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elmhurstpubliclibrary.evanced.info. Free. (708) 366-5205. riverforestlibrary.
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Ukulele Circle: 7-8 p.m. Elmhurst Public
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Library, 735 Lathrop Ave, River Forest.
Flashlight Stories in the Garden: 6-7 p.m. Free. (708) 366-5205. riverforestlibrary.
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Harwood Heights. Free. (708) 867-7828.
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On The Cutting Edge--Contemporary Drop-In Tech Help with Teen Tech Tu-
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Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, 1220 401 Plainfield Rd, Darien. (630) 887-8760.
Kensington Rd., Oak Brook. $5 - $10. (630) ippl.libcal.com.
833-1616. lizzadromuseum.org.
Learn About Facebook: 10-11:30 a.m. Indi-
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Theatre, 1010 Madison St, Oak Park. $25. Darien. (630) 887-8760. ippl.libcal.com.
(708) 795-6704. 16thstreettheater.org.
Explore a Story: 10:30-11:15 a.m. Elm-
Ghost Busting, Grades 5-8 : 3:30-4:30 hurst Public Library, 125 S Prospect Ave,
p.m. River Forest Public Library, 735 Lathrop Elmhurst. (630) 279-8696. elmhurstpubli-
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Mineral Identification Geologist Sara
Kurth teaches the techniques for rock and Horror, Halloween and Hollywood: 1:15
mineral identification. p.m. Nineteenth Century charitable Asso-
ciation, 178 Forest Avenue, Oak Park. Free.
Rockin’Jewelry for Kids: 1:30-2:15 p.m. (708) 386-2729. ncca.memberclicks.net.
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, 1220 For more info, visit www.nineteenthcentury.
Kensington Rd., Oak Brook. $15. (630) org.
833-1616. lizzadromuseum.org.
Spooky Stories, Ages birth-5 : 10-10:30
Sunday, October 30 a.m. River Forest Public Library, 735 Lathrop
Ave, River Forest. Free. (708) 366-5205.
Lyric Opera Lecture — Le Comte Ory: riverforestlibrary.librarymarket.com. Chil-
2:30-3:30 p.m. Elmhurst Public Library, 125 dren under age 5 must be in the immediate
S Prospect Ave, Elmhurst. elmhurstpubli- supervising vicinity of a caregiver at all times
clibrary.evanced.info.Registration required. while at the library.

Lights Out — Mystery and Horror in the Spooky Stories (K-4th): 3:45-4:15 p.m.
Golden Age of Radio, Adult : 2-3:30 p.m. River Forest Public Library, 735 Lathrop
River Forest Public Library, 735 Lathrop Ave, River Forest. Free. (708) 366-5205.
Ave, River Forest. Free. (708) 366-5205. riverforestlibrary.librarymarket.com. Those
riverforestlibrary.librarymarket.com. in grades K-4th may wear their costume and
join in for some spooky stories! Children age
Monday, October 31 7 & younger must have a caregiver (age 12
or older) with them at all times while at the
Dia De Los Muertos Community library, including during programs. Children
Offrenda: Indian Prairie Public Library, 401 may not be left unattended at the library
Plainfield Rd, Darien. (630) 887-8760. ippl. unless they are age 8 or up.
libcal.com. Celebrate Dia de Los Muertos
with the library by visiting our community Tuesday, November 1
offrenda. Leave a picture or memento of
a loved one, learn about the elements of Fantastic Families: 6-6:30 p.m. Indian
traditional offrendas and celebrate lives Prairie Public Library, 401 Plainfield Rd,
lived. Darien. (630) 887-8760. ippl.libcal.com.
Storytime classes teach pre-reading skills
Microsoft Word I (6-Week Course): that help your child get ready to read.
6:30-8 p.m. Indian Prairie Public Library, Stories for children of all ages with an adult.
401 Plainfield Rd, Darien. ippl.libcal.com. Registration required.
This 6-week class covers getting started,
creating, and saving, formatting, inserting, Introduction to self-defense applications
copying, and moving text, enhancing of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: 9 a.m. Indian Prairie
documents, and other features. Basic Public Library, 401 Plainfield Rd, Darien.
computer skills and Windows proficiency (630) 887-8760. ippl.libcal.com. Registra-
are needed. Class content is sequential tion required. IPPL cardholders exclusive.
and requires a 6-week agreement. IPPL
cardholder exclusive. Mid-Kid Studio Time: 4-5:30 p.m. Indian
Prairie Public Library, 401 Plainfield Rd,
Spooktacular Storytime: 10:15-10:45 Darien. (630) 887-8760. ippl.libcal.com.
a.m. Indian Prairie Public Library, 401 Grades 2-6 join us after school for creative
Plainfield Rd, Darien. (630) 887-8760. ippl. time in the Maker Studio. No registration is
libcal.com. For families with children 7 and needed.
under with an adult caregiver.
Pause with Therapaws Therapy Pets:
Mother Goose & Me: 9:30-10 a.m. 4-5 p.m. Indian Prairie Public Library, 401
Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S Prospect Plainfield Rd, Darien. (630) 887-8760. ippl.
Ave, Elmhurst. (630) 279-8696. elmhurst- libcal.com. All ages welcome.
publiclibrary.evanced.info. Meet other
parents and caregivers of newborns to The Power of Positivity in the Job Search
share rhymes, activities, and resources. and on the Job: 9:30-11 a.m. Indian Prairie
In-Person. Tickets are available beginning Public Library, 401 Plainfield Rd, Darien.
at 9:00 a.m. the morning of the program. (630) 887-8760. ippl.libcal.com. Registra-
EPL card required. tion required.

Bingo Mondays: 7-9 p.m. American Talented Toddlers: 10:15-10:45 a.m. Indian
Legion Post 1941, 900 s. La Grange Rd, La Prairie Public Library, 401 Plainfield Rd,
Grange. $15. (708) 354-3300. al1941.org.
Bingo is back! Monday Nights at the La Turn to Calendar, Page 13

WHAT TO DO COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Calendar Guesstimation Jar (Kids): 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
River Forest Public Library, 735 Lathrop
from Page 12 Ave, River Forest. Free. (708) 366-5205.
riverforestlibrary.librarymarket.com. How
Darien. (630) 887-8760. ippl.libcal.com. Our many items do you think there are? If your
storytimes teach pre-reading skills that help guess is the closest, you’ll win the contents
your child get ready to read. Please choose of the jar! 1 guess per patron through the
one time slot. Register using the child’s month, winner will be announced the
name. Registration is for all seven weeks. following month.
Ages 18-36 months with an adult. IPPL
cardholder exclusive. No siblings, please. Pop in Projects — Afternoon: 4-5 p.m.
River Forest Public Library, 735 Lathrop
Guess the Mystery Character: 9 a.m. Ave, River Forest. Free. (708) 366-5205.
Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S Prospect Ave, riverforestlibrary.librarymarket.com. Pop
Elmhurst. (630) 279-8696. elmhurstpub- in for our monthly craft project in the
liclibrary.evanced.info. Can you guess the Children’s Room! Pop in Projects are the
mystery character? Each week, look for first Tuesday of the month. This month:
clues in the Kids’ Library. If you solve the Apple Paper Plate Lacing Disclaimer(s)
mystery, you can earn a small prize. This Accompanying Adults for Children’s
is a drop-in event, and registration is not Programs Children age 7 and younger must
required. have a caregiver (age 12 or older).

Little Wigglers: 9:30-10 a.m. Elmhurst Pop in Projects — Morning: 10 a.m.-12
Public Library, 125 S Prospect Ave, Elmhurst. p.m. River Forest Public Library, 735
(630) 279-8696. elmhurstpubliclibrary. Lathrop Ave, River Forest. Free. (708)
evanced.info. Move and groove to active 366-5205. riverforestlibrary.librarymarket.
rhymes, songs, and stories guaranteed to com. Pop in for the monthly craft projects.
get the wiggles out. Live in-person. Tickets The month of November is: Leaf Foxes.
available beginning at 9:00 a.m. the morning Children ages 7 and younger must have
of the program. EPL card required. Image a caregiver (age 12 or older) with them
URL: https://www.spelling-words-well. at all times while at the library, including
com/images/preschool-children.png during programs. Children may not be left
unattended at the library unless they are
Staying Mentally Fit: 1:30-2:30 p.m. age 8 or up.
Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S Prospect Ave,
Elmhurst. (630) 279-8696. elmhurstpubli- Virtual Story Time, Families: 10-10:30
clibrary.evanced.info. Join us for fun mental a.m. River Forest Public Library, River
enrichment including games, puzzles, Forest. Free. (708) 366-5205. riverfores-
and other activities that boost memory, tlibrary.librarymarket.com. Join us on the
reasoning, and other cognitive abilities. Live River Forest Library YouTube channel for
in-person. Registration required. a live virtual story time for young children.
Subscribe to our page for alerts.
Find the Novel Inside You: 7-8 p.m.
Eisenhower Public Library, 4613 N Oketo Wednesday, November 2
Ave, Harwood Heights. Free. (708) 867-
7828. wp.me. Start National Novel Writing Adult Dungeons & Dragons: 6-8 p.m.
Month with author William Hazelgrove as he Indian Prairie Public Library, 401 Plainfield
discusses ways to get started on your book Rd, Darien. (630) 887-8760. ippl.libcal.
and keep at it through completion. He’ll also com. Live your tabletop RPG dreams and
talk about his experience getting published. learn how to play Dungeons and Dragons, a
Join on Zoom. social game where the only limits are your
imagination and the roll of the dice. Begin-
Middle School Makers, Grades 5-8: ners and experienced players welcome.
3:30-4:30 p.m. River Forest Public Library, This program is intended for adults; there
735 Lathrop Ave, River Forest. Free. (708) is an additional program for teenagers on
366-5205. riverforestlibrary.librarymarket. another date.
com. Middle Schoolers are invited to join
in every Tuesday to create something new. Book Scouts: 4-5 p.m. Indian Prairie Pub-
This is sponsored by OPRF Youth Services. lic Library, 401 Plainfield Rd, Darien. (630)
887-8760. ippl.libcal.com. Drop in each
Guesstimation Jar (Adult & Teen): 9 month to scout out some of our newest
a.m.-9 p.m. River Forest Public Library, 735 junior novels. We’ll listen to some quick
Lathrop Ave, River Forest. Free. (708) 366- book talks, have snacks and have optional
5205. riverforestlibrary.librarymarket.com. activities to participate in, and if a book
How many items do you think there are? If sounds like a good read, you can check it
your guess is the closest, you’ll win the con- out and take it home with you.
tents of the jar! 1 guess per patron through
the month, winner will be announced the GenLit Book Discussion — There There:
following month. Jar will be located on the 7-8 p.m. Indian Prairie Public Library, 401
second floor for both teens and adults to Plainfield Rd, Darien. (630) 887-8760.
participate. ippl.libcal.com. For readers in their 20s

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There by Tommy Orange. Pick up books publiclibrary.evanced.info. National Novel
at the Guest Services Desk or go to the Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is an annual W
catalog and reserve the book. Registration challenge for writers across the globe to
required. write a 50,000 word novel in 30 days. Write
in the company of others and participate
Introduction to Embroidery: 10:30 in challenges to help boost word count.
a.m.-12 p.m. Indian Prairie Public Library, Attend live in-person or via Zoom. Register
401 Plainfield Rd, Darien. ippl.libcal.com. to receive the info to join.
Our experts will guide you through the
basics of the embroidery machine and use Wonderful Wednesday Storytime:
Hatch software to find and create your 9:30-10 a.m. Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S
own designs. Prospect Ave, Elmhurst. elmhurstpublicli-
brary.evanced.info. Rhymes, simple stories,
Online — Chair Yoga: 1-2 p.m. Indian Prai- and musical activities engage little ones and
rie Public Library, 401 Plainfield Rd, Darien. foster emerging language skills.
(630) 887-8760. ippl.libcal.com. Dancing
Cranes Yoga teaches this chair yoga class, Evening Book Club, Adult : 7-8 p.m. River
which provides an enjoyable opportunity Forest Public Library, 735 Lathrop Ave. , River
for adults to improve flexibility, joint health, Forest. Free. (708) 366-5205. riverforestli-
core strength, balance. This program will brary.librarymarket.com. The evening book
be held online via Zoom. You will receive discussion group meets the first Wednes-
an email with the Zoom information three day of each month. Books are available at
hours before the program begins. the circulation desk one month before the
meeting. This month’s book: Fly Girls: How
Online--ESL Conversation Group: Five Daring Women Defied All Odds and
7-8 p.m. Indian Prairie Public Library, 401 Made Aviation History by Keith O’Brien.
Plainfield Rd, Darien. (630) 887-8760. ippl.
libcal.com. Practice your English pronunci- Thursday, November 3
ation and conversation skills. Registration
is required. Nonfiction at Night Book Discus-
sion--The Woman They Could Not
Opera Lovers Lecture--Don Carlos: Silence: 7-8 p.m. Indian Prairie Public
7-8 p.m. Indian Prairie Public Library, 401 Library, 401 Plainfield Rd, Darien. (630)
Plainfield Rd, Darien. (630) 887-8760. ippl. 887-8760. ippl.libcal.com. This month’s
libcal.com. A member of The Opera Lovers book is The Woman They Could Not Silence
Lecture Corp discusses the opera. by Kate Moore. On the eve of the Civil War,
Elizabeth Packard, housewife and mother
Understanding Diabetes: 9 a.m. Indian of 6, is facing her own battle. Her husband
Prairie Public Library, 401 Plainfield Rd, is plotting against her because he feels
Darien. (630) 887-8760. ippl.libcal.com. increasingly threatened-by her intellect, and
Learn about the basics of Diabetes, its independence.
causes, treatments, and ways to prevent
the disease. Presented by Mike O’Brien Sewing Basics: 6-7:30 p.m. Indian Prairie
& Joan O’Brien, RN, MSN of Indepen- Public Library, 401 Plainfield Rd, Darien.
dence-4-seniors. Registration is required. (630) 887-8760. ippl.libcal.com. Learn the
basics of using a sewing machine by making
Budgeting for the Holidays (In-Person): a small pillow. IPPL Cardholder Exclusive and
7-8 p.m. Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S kids attending a school within the library’s
Prospect Ave, Elmhurst. elmhurstpub- districts.
liclibrary.evanced.info. Learn to fill your
holiday stockings without emptying your Thursday Afternoon Movie — The Lost
pockets. A representative from the Illinois City: 1:30-4:30 a.m. Indian Prairie Public
Consumer Credit Counseling Service Library, 401 Plainfield Rd, Darien. (630)
shares tried and true techniques for saving 887-8760. ippl.libcal.com. Sandra Bullock
and planning for your holiday purchases plays a reclusive romance novelist who is on
and sticking to your budget. Register. a book tour with her cover model (Channing
Tatum) when they get swept up in a kidnap-
Budgeting for the Holidays (Virtual): ping attempt that lands them in a cutthroat
7-8 p.m. Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S jungle adventure. Doors open at 1:30 p.m.,
Prospect Ave, Elmhurst. elmhurstpub- the movie begins at 2:00 p.m. Popcorn will
liclibrary.evanced.info. Learn to fill your be provided.
holiday stockings without emptying your
pockets. A representative from the Illinois Write-On — An Evening with Author
Consumer Credit Counseling Service Maulik Pancholy: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Indian
shares tried and true techniques for saving Prairie Public Library, 401 Plainfield Rd,
and planning for your holiday purchases Darien. (630) 887-8760. ippl.libcal.com.
and sticking to your budget. Register. Meet Maulik Pancholy, author of the 2023
Rebecca Caudill book award nominee The
NaNoWriMo Write-in: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
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WHAT TO DO COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Calendar eisenhowerlibrary.org. Have a favorite book
or two (or four) you’d like to share with
from Page 13 fellow readers and librarians? Drop into our
virtual book club to tell us about them!
Best At It. Write-On contest winners will be
announced. Maulik Pancholy’s debut novel, Saturday, November 5
The Best At It, is also a Stonewall Honor
award winner. Body & Brain--Energy Movement: 9 a.m.
Indian Prairie Public Library, 401 Plainfield
20s/30s Book Discussion: 7-8:15 p.m. Rd, Darien. (630) 887-8760. ippl.libcal.com.
Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S Prospect Ave, Learn and put into practice simple tools for
Elmhurst. (630) 279-8696. elmhurstpub- better health. In this class: Utilize energy
liclibrary.evanced.info. Phoebe Robinson principles and mindfulness techniques
returns with a new collection to make you to recharge the body and clear the mind.
laugh, scream, and rethink the world around Presented by Body and Brain of Westmont.
you. Live in-person and virtually on Zoom. Comfortable attire recommended. Registra-
Register to receive the information to tion is required. IPPL cardholders exclusive.
join. Books available at the Library for EPL
patrons. Day of the Dead Celebration: 6-9 p.m.
Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E. Park Ave.,
Native Plants 101: 6-7 p.m. Eisenhower Elmhurst. Free. (630) 833-1457. elmhurs-
Public Library, 4613 N Oketo Ave, Harwood thistory.org. Immigrant Solidarity DuPage
Heights. Free. (708) 867-7828. eisenhowerli- facilitates a celebration of the profound Día
brary.evanced.info. Learn how to grow native de Los Muertos tradition and its roots in
plants in small urban spaces with Anne Mexican culture. Participants will take part
Roberts, horticulturalist, and owner of Anne in a procession around the museum campus
Roberts Gardens Inc. accompanied by mariachis, make a craft,
and learn about the Day of the Dead altar
Toddler Time, Ages 18 months-3 years : and symbols.
10-10:30 a.m. River Forest Public Library , 735
Lathrop Ave, River Forest. Free. (708) 366- St. Nick’s Boutique: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Visita-
5205. riverforestlibrary.librarymarket.com. tion Church - Valentino Center, 851 S York St,
Join us for stories, music, and movement. Elmhurst. Free. (646) 408-0129. Start (or
Ages 18 months-3 years with caregiver. finish) your holiday shopping at St. Nick’s
Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults for Boutique! Support local artists and vendors,
Early Childhood Programs. This program is grab a bite to eat, bring home some baked
designed for young children to attend with goods and maybe even get a picture with
a caregiver. Please plan to be engaged with Santa. Be sure to stop by our kids raffle for a
your child during this program. chance to win one of many fun prizes.

Friday, November 4 First Folio Theatre Launches Final Sea-
son with JEEVES INTERVENES: 3-10 p.m.
Dinosaur Storycraft: 3:30-4 p.m. Indian First Folio Theatre, 1717 31st St, Oak Brook.
Prairie Public Library, 401 Plainfield Rd, $49 - $59. firstfolio.org. First Folio Theatre
Darien. (630) 887-8760. ippl.libcal.com. Kick is opening its final season with JEEVES
off Dinovember with this dinosaur story and INTERVENES. Returning for their sixth foray
craft. For families with children 7 and under into the famous duo are Jim McCance as
with an adult caregiver. the perfect butler Jeeves and Christian Gray
as the befuddled but ever optimistic Bertie
Karaoke (for 20 + 30 somethings): 7-8:30 Wooster. The show opens on 11/5 and runs
p.m. Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S Prospect through 12/4.
Ave, Elmhurst. elmhurstpubliclibrary.
evanced.info. Whether you belt out your Sunday, November 6
favorite song or just sing along, it’s time
for karaoke! Live in-person. Registration Thanksgiving Embroidered Napkins:
required. For Ages 18-40. 9 a.m. Indian Prairie Public Library, 401
Plainfield Rd, Darien. (630) 887-8760. ippl.
Make and Take Ornament: 4-5:30 p.m. libcal.com. Learn how to use an embroidery
Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S Prospect Ave, machine to create Thanksgiving-inspired
Elmhurst. (630) 279-8696. elmhurstpubli- cloth napkins that will add flair to any table.
clibrary.evanced.info. Make two ornaments,
one to take home and one to add to the Lyric Opera Lecture--Don Carlos: 2:30-
Library’s holiday tree in Wilder Park! Drop-in. 3:30 p.m. Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S
No registration required. Prospect Ave, Elmhurst.

Bring Your Own Book Club: 3:30-5 p.m. Have an event to submit? Please go to
Eisenhower Public Library, 4613 N Oketo Ave, chicagotribune.com/thingstodo.
Harwood Heights. Free. (708) 867-7828.

HEALTH

PEOPLE’S PHARMACY PRESCRIPTIONS AND HOME REMEDIES

Be aware of your daily alcohol
intake while using Tylenol

By Joe Graedon, M.S.,
and Teresa Graedon,
Ph.D.

King Features Syndicate

Q: I do a lot of outside The maker of Tylenol warns against drinking more than three
work. To control the aches alcoholic beverages a day while using the drug. DREAMSTIME
and pains, I take Extra-
Strength Tylenol. Some- tongue swelled up, I was threatening.
times, I drink a glass of transferred to the ER by We fear that patients
wine with dinner. I under- ambulance. They treated
stand that alcohol can me with an epinephrine are not always warned
increase the risk for liver injection and kept me about angioedema. People
damage if you take acet- overnight for observa- should be warned that it
aminophen. How much tion. I was surprised that I can occur unexpectedly,
alcohol would it take to could develop such a bad after many years of treat-
cause problems? I have reaction after 10 years. You ment.
also read that the supple- would think that such a
ment NAC can help protect serious side effect would Q: What is it in Ozem-
you. Is it safe to take NAC have showed up much pic that makes you so
on a daily basis? earlier. The ER doctor said exhausted?
it can happen after one
A: The maker of Tylenol day or after 20 years. Do A: Doctors prescribe
states that “Severe liver people know this? semaglutide (Ozempic) to
damage may occur if you control blood glucose for
take three or more alco- A: Angioedema (swelling people with Type 2 diabe-
holic drinks every day of the mouth, tongue or tes. The most common
while using this product.” throat) can be a life-threat- side effects are stomach-
It seems like you are well ening reaction to “-pril”- ache, nausea, vomiting,
under that level, but we type blood pressure drugs. diarrhea or constipation.
would still be cautious. This category includes Some people also report
benazepril, captopril, feeling tired, though it is
NAC is N-acetylcyste- enalapril, lisinopril and considered an uncom-
ine and is considered an quinapril. Swelling of the mon complication. We do
antidote to acetaminophen tongue or throat requires not have an explanation
overdose. It enhances emergency medical treat- for this adverse reaction,
levels of the natural ment. though you should moni-
compound glutathione, an tor your blood sugar levels
antioxidant that is valuable There is another kind to make sure they don’t
for detoxification. of angioedema that can fall too low. If that were to
occur in the digestive tract. happen, symptoms might
A mouse study did The same blood pressure include dizziness, shaki-
find that NAC “may be a medications can cause ness, fatigue, headache and
useful tool for combating abdominal obstruction. difficulty concentrating.
the enhanced acetamin- This kind of swelling can
ophen toxicity associated lead to bloating and severe In their column, Joe and
with alcohol ingestion stomach pain and cramp- Teresa Graedon answer
(Alcohol, January-Febru- ing. Such an adverse drug letters from readers. Send
ary 1987). A review in the reaction can be hard to questions to them via www.
journal American Family diagnose and is also life peoplespharmacy.com.
Physician (Aug. 1, 2009)
concludes that NAC “is
a safe, inexpensive, and
well-tolerated antioxidant
with a well-defined mech-
anism of action.”

Q: I was prescribed lisino-
pril for high blood pres-
sure over 10 years ago.
It worked great with no
side effects until recently.
At first, I just noticed a
little swelling in my face.
Then my lips started
swelling, too. When my

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