| Oct 1 Special Needs Adventure Day |
Special Needs Adventure Day
Friday, Oct. 1
9 a.m. – Noon
St. James Farm Forest Preserve in Warrenville
Archery • Fishing • Kayaking • Camp DuPage • Pelts & Skull • Prescription Burn Boot Camp
To register your group call or email Mary Jacobsen at 630-876-5931 or mjacobsen@dupageforest.org by Tuesday, Sept. 28. |
| Date: |
October 1, 2021 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://www.dupageforest.org/ |
| Contact: |
Mary Jacobsen at 630-876-5931 |
| EMail: |
mjacobsen@dupageforest.org |
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| Oct 1 Virtual "Office Hours" |
The Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Staff hosts Office Hours every Friday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. via Zoom. Drop in for a few minutes or the full hour--we'd love to see you!
Wheaton Chamber is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Virtual "Office Hours"
Time: Sep 3, 2021 10:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 886 1818 6445
Passcode: 715122
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| Date: |
October 1, 2021 |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Location: |
via Zoom |
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| Oct 7 Ribbon Cutting for Blue Bird Day |
Welcoming Blue Bird Day to Wheaton!
Due to Covid precautions, the event will be outside the clinic in their side yard
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| Date: |
October 7, 2021 |
| Time: |
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
| Location: |
140 East Loop Road
Wheaton, IL 60189
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| Oct 8 Nonprofit Committee Meeting cancelled |
Nonprofit Committee Chairperson
Sherry Manschott - Western DuPage Special Recreation Associaton
sherrym@wdsra.com
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| Date: |
October 8, 2021 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM |
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| Oct 8 Virtual "Office Hours" |
The Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Staff hosts Office Hours every Friday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. via Zoom. Drop in for a few minutes or the full hour--we'd love to see you!
Wheaton Chamber is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Virtual "Office Hours"
Time: Sep 3, 2021 10:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88618186445?pwd=cmY4TEtrbXhWanBnUXZoU29STE5Pdz09
Meeting ID: 886 1818 6445
Passcode: 715122
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| Date: |
October 8, 2021 |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Location: |
via Zoom |
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| Oct 12 Finance Committee Meeting |
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| Date: |
October 12, 2021 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
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| Oct 12 Chamber Champions |
Chamber Champions
Scot Lightbody, Committee Chair
Hearing Specialists of DuPage, P.C.
scottlightbody@att.net
(630) 580-5777 |
| Date: |
October 12, 2021 |
| Time: |
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
| Location: |
Zoom |
| Date/Time Details: |
Every First Tuesday of the Month
3:30pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
No Fee |
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| Oct 15 Virtual "Office Hours" |
The Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Staff hosts Office Hours every Friday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. via Zoom. Drop in for a few minutes or the full hour--we'd love to see you!
Wheaton Chamber is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Virtual "Office Hours"
Time: Sep 3, 2021 10:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88618186445?pwd=cmY4TEtrbXhWanBnUXZoU29STE5Pdz09
Meeting ID: 886 1818 6445
Passcode: 715122
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| Date: |
October 15, 2021 |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Location: |
via Zoom |
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| Oct 16 Bark at the Bank |
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| Date: |
October 16, 2021 |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Location: |
Wheaton Bank & Trust
100 N. Wheaton Avenue
Wheaton, IL 60187 |
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| Oct 19 Arden Courts Tiny & Tall Pet Rescue |
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| Date: |
October 19, 2021 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://arden-courts.org/glenellyn |
| Location: |
2 S 706 Park Blvd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 |
| EMail: |
GlenEllynArdenCourts@prormedica.org |
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| Oct 21 2021 October Monthly Luncheon and Nonprofit Expo |
The Wheaton Chamber of Commerce invites you to our October Monthly Luncheon and Nonprofit Expo
"The Power of Nonprofits in a For-Profit World" with Karen Wells, CEO, Bridge Communities.
Committed volunteer, brand ambassador and former board member of Bridge Communities, Karen Wells was appointed CEO in June 2020. With more than 25 years of corporate executive and entrepreneurial leadership experience, Karen will share the multifaceted impact of nonprofits in a for-profit world at our October monthly luncheon. We will also host our annual Nonprofit Expo featuring our nonprofit Chamber members.
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 Noon
Networking and Expo
12:00 Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Program and Speaker
Cost: $25 for members, $35 for non-members
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| Date: |
October 21, 2021 |
| Time: |
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Location: |
Illinois Institute of Technology Rice Campus
201 East Loop Road
Wheaton, IL 60189 |
| EMail: |
events@wheatonchamber.com |
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| Oct 21 Economic Development Committee Meeting |
Jeff McMahon - Committee Chair
Grand Ridge National Bank
(630) 580-1407
jeff.mcmahon@grnbank.com
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| Date: |
October 21, 2021 |
| Time: |
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Location: |
Via Zoom |
| EMail: |
events@wheatonchamber.com |
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| Oct 22 Virtual "Office Hours" |
The Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Staff hosts Office Hours every Friday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. via Zoom. Drop in for a few minutes or the full hour--we'd love to see you!
Wheaton Chamber is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Virtual "Office Hours"
Time: Sep 3, 2021 10:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88618186445?pwd=cmY4TEtrbXhWanBnUXZoU29STE5Pdz09
Meeting ID: 886 1818 6445
Passcode: 715122
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| Date: |
October 22, 2021 |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Location: |
via Zoom |
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| Oct 23 Fall Fest at Town Square Wheaton |
Saturday, October 23 | Noon - 6 PM
Join us for a special day filled with fall fun!
Along with an exclusive sneak peek of Town Square Wheaton’s newest restaurant, 302 South, taking place from 4-6pm featuring free samples, craft beers and more, Fall Fest at Town Square Wheaton will include Live Music with Michael C. Hayes from 3:30-5:30pm.
Don’t miss our Sidewalk Sales and Limited-Time-Only Offers for Fall Fest visitors at retailers including Altobello Fine Jewelers, The Perfect Thing, Too!, Evereve, Chico’s and White House Black Market plus these special happenings:
Fall Fest Fitness Presented by HOTWORX, noon to 2pm: Bring your own mat and enjoy a free Yoga (noon-1pm) or HIIT Pilates (1pm-2pm) class on Center Circle. First come, first serve basis. 25 slots open for each class. Call 630-909-9679 or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hotworx-wheaton-presents-fall-fest-fitness-yoga-hiit-pilates-tickets-187053210187 to reserve your space.
P.S. Flowers: Pop-up sidewalk sale on seasonal décor plus take photos at the store’s Fall Instastyle Spot.
Elements Massage: Free chair massages.
McAlister’s Deli: free tea samples and mini cookies plus a giveaway.
Prairie Path Books’ Author Visit, 3:30-4:30pm: Meet Wheaton’s own Benjamin H. Milligan, Navy Seal and Bronze Star Recipient, as he discusses his new book, By Water Beneath the Walls. Seating is limited. Please call 630.765.7455 or visit https://www.prairiepathbooks.com/new-events to purchase a ticket. Plus lots more fall fun in store!
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| Date: |
October 23, 2021 |
| Time: |
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.townsquarewheaton.com |
| Location: |
271 Town Square Wheaton
Wheaton, IL 60189
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| Oct 24 Student Excellence Foundation: 30th Anniversary Kickoff |
Come celebrate, connect, and contribute as we KICK OFF our 30th year of funding excellence in District 200!
- Ticket includes: burger, fries, and a soft drink.
- Cash Bar
- Donate, even if you're unable to attend.
- $10 Football Squares
- $25 Football Squares
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| Date: |
October 24, 2021 |
| Time: |
3:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
| Website: |
https://studentexcellencefoundation.org/30th-anniversary-kickoff/ |
| Location: |
302 Wheaton in Downtown Wheaton |
| Contact: |
Vicki Sebela |
| EMail: |
info@studentexcellencefoundation.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Sunday, October 24
Bears vs Buccaneers Watch Party
3:00 PM Doors Open
3:30 PM Kickoff
4:00 PM Kitchen Opens
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| Fees/Admission: |
$30/ticket
$10 football squares
$25 football squares
Donations welcome, whether you are able to attend or not! |
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| Oct 26 Women In Business Committee Meeting |
Aleta Fox - Mulcare Insurance Agency/Allstate Insurance is our speaker. Aleta will share how rapport building is vital to a growing business. Aleta will share techniques that have been very successful for her in the insurance industry.
Women who are members of this committee place great value on the relationships they develop with other businesswomen. Because of those relationships they accomplish great things together and grow their business while also developing professionally.
There are opportunities to:
Expand your network to include more Chamber members, especially women, and connect with Women In Business groups in neighboring chambers.
Develop relationships with other businesses as you learn more about them
Make connections and promote partnerships between Chamber members
Contribute to the development of programs and events which focus on the particular needs and interests of women in business.
Women in Business meet at 8:30 am on the 4th Tuesday of each month at the Wheaton Chamber Office, 108 E. Wesley, Wheaton, IL 60187. |
| Date: |
October 26, 2021 |
| Time: |
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM |
| Location: |
via zoom |
| Contact: |
Vickie Austin |
| EMail: |
events@wheatonchamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
4th Tuesday of the Month
8:30 AM |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| Oct 26 Professional Headshots at Anthology of Wheaton |
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| Date: |
October 26, 2021 |
| Time: |
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Location: |
Anthology of Wheaton
219 Parkway Drive
Wheaton, IL 60187 |
| Fees/Admission: |
RSVP to jmoorman@anthologyseniorliving.com
or call 630-752-0644
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| Oct 26 Journal Signing Event |
Join Moyra Gorski as she presents her newly published journal Journey to Joy
She will share why she developed this journal and how a journal can be an important part of anyone's morning routine.
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| Date: |
October 26, 2021 |
| Time: |
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Website: |
https://successful-founder-179.ck.page/b64874c14a |
| Location: |
Extract Juicery
114 N. Main St
Wheaton, IL 60187 |
| Contact: |
Moyra Gorski |
| EMail: |
Moyragorski@comcast.net |
| Date/Time Details: |
October 26, 2021
6:30pm -8:30pm
7:00pm Moyra will share her inspirational Journey of Journaling
7:30pm Q & A and refreshments.
RSVP Please
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| Oct 27 Members Matter: Orientation for New, Current and Prospective Members |
Whether you are new or a seasoned member of the Chamber, you may wonder if you're aware of everything Chamber membership has to offer you and your business. During this time of stress and change, we want to make sure you are maximizing your membership. Come join us for "Members Matter: Putting Your Chamber Membership to Work."
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Via Zoom
During this one-hour overview of Chamber benefits, you'll learn:
- How to elevate the visibility of you and your business through the Chamber
- How to leverage your business listing in our powerful membership database
- Opportunities for professional development
- Ways to build referral relationships
- How other Chamber members have grown their businesses through Chamber connections
All are welcome to virtual Members Matter
Zoom code will be emailed 24 hours before the event |
| Date: |
October 27, 2021 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
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| Oct 28 Virtual Volapalooza |
https://youtu.be/NiWQ-M40xOU
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| Date: |
October 28, 2021 |
| Time: |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.givingdupage.org |
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| Oct 28 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee Meeting |
Committee Chair
Dr. Joshua Lederman, D.C.
Lederman Chiropractic and Sports Medicine
info@ledermanchiropractic.com
(630) 510-0080 |
| Date: |
October 28, 2021 |
| Time: |
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
| Location: |
via zoom |
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| Oct 28 Memory Cafe Pumpkin Painting at Belmont Village |
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| Date: |
October 28, 2021 |
| Time: |
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Location: |
Belmont Village Senior Living
545 Belmont Lane
Carol Stream, IL 60188 |
| Fees/Admission: |
RSVP online at bit.ly/MemoryCafe_10_28 |
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| Oct 29 Board of Directors Monthly Meeting and Board Retreat |
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| Date: |
October 29, 2021 |
| Time: |
8:30 AM - 1:30 PM |
| Location: |
Wheaton Chamber of Commerce
Conference Room
108 E. Wesley Street |
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| Oct 29 Virtual "Office Hours" |
The Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Staff hosts Office Hours every Friday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. via Zoom. Drop in for a few minutes or the full hour--we'd love to see you!
Wheaton Chamber is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Virtual "Office Hours"
Time: Sep 3, 2021 10:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88618186445?pwd=cmY4TEtrbXhWanBnUXZoU29STE5Pdz09
Meeting ID: 886 1818 6445
Passcode: 715122
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| Date: |
October 29, 2021 |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Location: |
via Zoom |
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| Oct 29 Trick or Treating Fun at Danada Square East |
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| Date: |
October 29, 2021 |
| Time: |
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.danadasquareeast.com |
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| Oct 30 Family Fun Fest |
Register for free at www.FunFitFlex.org
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| Date: |
October 30, 2021 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Location: |
Cantigny Park
1 S 151 Winfield Road
Wheaton, IL 60189 |
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