| December 5, 2009 - January 31, 2010 | The Power of Music: Most homes today have a CD player or iPod, but in the past they had at least one musical instrument in the parlor: banjo, vionin, organ, accordion - whatever suited their fancy or taste. Historically, music was more "homespun;" people played their favorite melodies and songs on their own instruments. Sponsored by the Peoples' Bank, the images presented in this traveling exhibit show the personal side of music. In the Heritage Gallery. |
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| February & March | Pepper Profit Program Chili’s Restaurant, 640 E. Rand Rd, Arlington Heights. 10% of your food/drink bill will benefit the Historical Society. Must present a voucher at time of purchase. |
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| February 1 - March 1 | Fannie May Spring Candy Sale Give the Spring Bunny a little help by ordering Fannie May candy from the Historical Society. What a deal for you – 5% discount on candy prices, No sales tax, Free shipping to your door! Pick up a form today from the Museum office or Heritage Gallery. Return the order form along with your check made payable to the Arlington Heights Historical Society by March 1. Candy is delivered the week of March 22. Call Teri at 847-255-1225 for forms or group order forms. |
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| February 1-April 29 | Joseph P. Healy Histo Raffle Don’t miss this chance to win $3,000! Raffle proceeds benefit the Historical Society. Tickets are $100 each. Only 100 tickets will be sold. Drawing takes place on April 29 at the Society’s Annual Dinner. (You need not be present to win.) For more information: 847-255-1225 |
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| Tuesday, March 9, 6:30 pm | Book Signing and Exhibit Reception Join local author Michael Bellito as his shares excerpts from his first novel, Ten Again. In his book, writer Michael J. Bellito writes an endearing and poignant story of a young man’s coming of age in the 1960s. Looking back on his final year of elementary school, Michael reflects on the many challenges that confronted him like dealing with the opposite sex and looking ahead with fear to junior high, and he remembers a time in his life when baseball, movies, fall and winter breaks, summer vacation and swimming with his friends filled his life Michael grew up in a Northwest suburb of Chicago which could have been very much like Arlington Heights. There he spent time at the movie theater, visiting Riverview, and watching Bozo Buckets. In Ten Again, he presents a snapshot of a bygone era that allowed kids to be kids - and having the time of their lives. |
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| Thursday, April 29 | Historical Society Annual Dinner & Awards LUAU Cocktails at 6:30 and Dinner at 7:30 Rob Roy Golf Course Clubhouse & Banquet Facility Cost: $40 per person/ $350 per table Polynesian-style food, entertainment and cocktails. Call for information 847-255-1225. |
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| June 5-August 29 | Heritage Gallery exhibit Saving Endangered Species, Saving Ourselves? The traveling exhibit uses photomurals, maps, colorful panels, sculpture and pop-up storybooks to explore how endangered species, even humble ones, are often warning signals of environmental problems that harm many other species, including humans. |
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| Sunday, June 13, 12:00-5:00pm | 17th Annual Historical Society House Walk and Tea Tickets: $35/$30 for Society members Homes throughout the Arlington Heights community are featured on the walk. Complimentary Tea is included with tickets purchased between 4/16 and 6/9. (Tickets purchased after 6/9 may not include tea.) Afternoon Tea is served on the museum grounds or the Arlington Room from 1:30 pm-4:00 pm. The Tea includes sandwiches, sweets, and a chocolate dipping station by Morkes Chocolates. |
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| Friday, Saturday, July 16 & 17 | 11th Annual Irish Fest Come be Irish for the day on the grounds of the Arlington Heights Historical Museum. Two days of Irish music, dance, Wee Folk tent, Irish goods for sale, traditional Irish food and drink. Admission charged. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the best in Chicago Irish music and dance right here in your own backyard. Complete schedule will be available after May 1. |
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For more information about upcoming museum events, check the online edition of the Arlington Heights Park District's Program Guide, or call the museum at 847-255-1225. Arlington Heights Historical Museum Holiday Hours View photos from some of the programs in the Photo Gallery. |
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