Our Story Isn't Over - Charity Run

*** RIDE FOR HOPE. RIDE FOR LIFE. RIDE WITH PURPOSE. *** Join Support Over Stigma & FALLON VMC on Sunday, September 20, 2026, for the Our Story Isn’t Over – Suicide Prevention Charity Ride & Cruise! Registration begins at 10 AM at the VFW of Warrenville, 3S371 Migni......More

*** RIDE FOR HOPE. RIDE FOR LIFE. RIDE WITH PURPOSE. *** Join Support Over Stigma & FALLON VMC on Sunday, September 20, 2026, for the Our Story Isn’t Over – Suicide Prevention Charity Ride & Cruise! Registration begins at 10 AM at the VFW of Warrenville, 3S371 Mignin Drive, with kickstands up at 11 AM. Motorcycles, cars, trucks, Jeeps & classics are ALL welcome! We’ll ride together to the St. Charles Motorcycle Museum & Art Gallery for an awesome after-party featuring DJ, food trucks, raffles, vendors, community resources and incredible motorcycles! Registration is $25 per bike/vehicle + $10 per passenger (includes ride & after-party), or $20 for after-party only. ** Every mile has a purpose. Every life matters. Our Story Isn’t Over. ** [email protected]

Ride Begins at the Warrenville VFW 3S371 Mignin Dr, Warrenville Ride Ends at the St. Charles Motorcycle Museum & Art Gallery 1317 E Main St, St Charles, IL 60174

Sunday Music Matinees - Dennis Motyka

Join us for free concerts featuring local bands and performance artists. Sponsored in part by a City of Warrenville Hotel Tax Grant  

Warrenville Public Library 28W751 Stafford Place Warrenville, IL 60555

Developing an Effective Home-based Business

Overview Turn your skills, ideas, or passion into a business you can build from home. Developing a Home-Based Business is a practical webinar designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs understand how to turn an idea into a sustainable and successful home-based venture. ......More

Overview Turn your skills, ideas, or passion into a business you can build from home. Developing a Home-Based Business is a practical webinar designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs understand how to turn an idea into a sustainable and successful home-based venture.   Whether you are starting from scratch, turning a side hustle into a business, or looking for new ways to generate income, you will learn the essential steps to move from idea to action.   You will discover:   How to identify a viable home-based business idea   The key steps to get your business started   How to define your target customers and market your services   Tips for creating a professional business presence from home   How to organize your time, finances, and daily operations.   Common startup mistakes and how to avoid them   Strategies for growing your home based business   Your home can be the starting point for something bigger. Join us and learn how to develop your idea into a business.   The Facilitator for this Workshop is Su Hartung. Su Hartung is a SCORE Master Mentor. She has a marketing and communication background with a global specialty chemical manufacturer, worked in broadcast TV news, and spent over 30 years in Toastmasters as a speaker, mentor and workshop facilitator. As a franchise owner, Su operated a B2B marketing business out of her den. Su holds B.A. and M.A. degrees from NIU.  

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Retaliation & Descrimination Claims: Prevention, Ricks, & Best Practices - HR Training

Be sure to click "Local Partner Member Rate" under the registration tab.

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Master The Art of Business Negotiation

Overview Successful negotiation is more than gettig the best deal, it is about creating value, building strong relationships, and achieving outcome that work for everyone involved   Join our Business Negotiation Skills Webinar to learn practical strategies and te......More

Overview Successful negotiation is more than gettig the best deal, it is about creating value, building strong relationships, and achieving outcome that work for everyone involved   Join our Business Negotiation Skills Webinar to learn practical strategies and techniques for negotiating with confidence and achieving better business results. Whether you are negotiating with clients, suppliers, colleagues, partners, or senior stakeholders, this session will equip you with tools you can apply immediately.   KEY TAKEAWAYS   Understand the fundamentals and psychology of effective negotiation   Prepare strategically before entering any negotiation   Communicate with confidence and influence   Handle objections, difficult conversations, and challenging personalities   Develop win-win negotiation strategies   Recognize common negotiation tactics and avoid costly mistakes   Walk away with practical techniques, greater confidence, and a smarter approach to negotiating better outcomes.   The Facilitator for this Workshop is SCORE Member Ed Lichtenstein. Ed is a 14-year SCORE Certified Mentor. During his career he was an educator, lawyer and contract manager. The last two were for major international engineering and construction firms and equipment manufacturers. During that time, he drafted, negotiated, managed and closed out contracts ranging in value from 6 to 10 figures. This included the negotiation of settlements for any disputes that arose during their performance.  

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Caregivers of Neurodivergent Individuals Meet-Up

  Parents and caregivers of neurodivergent individuals of all ages are welcome to join a supportive environment to share experiences, challenges, achievements and resources. Facilitated by therapists and social workers in the field of special edu......More

  Parents and caregivers of neurodivergent individuals of all ages are welcome to join a supportive environment to share experiences, challenges, achievements and resources. Facilitated by therapists and social workers in the field of special education and behavior therapies. This program is for adults only; no childcare will be provided.

Warrenville Public Library 28W751 Stafford Place Warrenville, IL 60555

Medicare 101

David Wylly from the Medicare Solutions Network presents an educational seminar on what Medicare covers, what it doesn’t, and your potential out of pocket exposure. He discusses Supplements, Medicare Advantage Plans, Part D Prescription Plans and cost-saving strateg......More

David Wylly from the Medicare Solutions Network presents an educational seminar on what Medicare covers, what it doesn’t, and your potential out of pocket exposure. He discusses Supplements, Medicare Advantage Plans, Part D Prescription Plans and cost-saving strategies. Disclaimer(s) Americans with Disabilities Act Any person needing an accommodation for a disability in order to access the benefits of the Library’s services, programs, or activities under the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact a Library manager by telephone at (630) 231-1552, by email at [email protected] or in writing, not less than five (5) working days prior to the program.  

West Chicago Public Library 118 W. Washington St. West Chicago, IL 60185

WDC Group Meeting

Yes, it may be interpreted as an abbreviation of our chamber of commerce. However, this will be a new initiative through your Western DuPage Chamber of Commerce to better connect members with members. OPEN TO THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP! - "We Develop Connections" L......More

Yes, it may be interpreted as an abbreviation of our chamber of commerce. However, this will be a new initiative through your Western DuPage Chamber of Commerce to better connect members with members. OPEN TO THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP! - "We Develop Connections" Leads Group is the first of its kind and designed to build relationships, trust, help address challenges which ultimately turns into leads!   MEETINGS ARE ON THE 2ND AND 4TH THURSDAYS AT 7:45 AM TO 9:00 AM - Locations varies, depending on host.   If you're interested, please contact Chamber Staff at 630-231-3003 or email us at: [email protected]

Western DuPage Chamber of Commerce 306 Main St. West Chicago, IL 60185

Dispelling the Myths & Fears of Selling

Overview Dispelling The Myths & Fears of Selling Work through your selling fears with our Experienced Sales Mentors   Thursday, September 24th | 9:00am-1:30pm FREE In-Person Workshop St. Charles Library – Huntley Room 1 S 6th Ave, St. Charles, IL 60174   Work......More

Overview Dispelling The Myths & Fears of Selling Work through your selling fears with our Experienced Sales Mentors   Thursday, September 24th | 9:00am-1:30pm FREE In-Person Workshop St. Charles Library – Huntley Room 1 S 6th Ave, St. Charles, IL 60174   Work through Your Selling Fears with our Experienced Sales Mentors. Interactive Presentations to Understand Selling Processes, Followed by Focused Group Question & Answer Session.   During this interactive presentation, we will learn:   The importance of preparation and listening Understanding the role of influence Building relationships with your potential customers and clients The range and types of sales processes How to prospect and find new customers Properly sizing up your prospects Messaging and handling objections Understanding and working through rejection Completing the sales process and closing Learn tips that matter to you by completing our short questionnaire when you register for the event.   Presenter Bios:   Robert Hogan’s career in sales and business development spans 40-years, most recently as Director of Global Business Development for ITW Zip-Pak. Having had an extensive career in Sales, Marketing and Business Development, Mr. Hogan has taught the elements of selling, including prospect management, handling objections and closing techniques to sales teams for decades.   Mr. Hogan has been a SCORE Fox Valley volunteer since March of 2020 and enjoys the opportunity to serve individuals, entrepreneurs and small businesses with a range of business mentorship.   David LaCosse is a seasoned small company executive experienced in all aspects of running a small   business. Dave spent the last 17 years of his corporate career as Vice President of Sales & Marketing and a minority owner of Geo. T Schmidt, Inc., a small manufacturing company in Illinois. As a sales leader, he managed the Director of Marketing, a nationwide direct field sales team, and the customer service group.   For the past 10 years, he has been an advisory Board Member for Inplex Custom Extruders, a plastic extrusion manufacturing company in Naperville.   Dave has been a SCORE Fox Valley volunteer since August of 2022. He provides mentorship advice to entrepreneurs and small business clients covering business plans, sales & marketing, strategic planning, human resources, and operations.  

St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Ave. St. Charles, IL 60174

Sensory Storytime

  Instructional ABA Consultants will present their Wriggle & Read Sensory Storytime program. This program is intended to provide an inclusive and explorative space for parents and their children, neurodivergent or not, to enjoy stories, sensory a......More

  Instructional ABA Consultants will present their Wriggle & Read Sensory Storytime program. This program is intended to provide an inclusive and explorative space for parents and their children, neurodivergent or not, to enjoy stories, sensory activities, movement, crafts and more!

Warrenville Public Library 28W751 Stafford Place Warrenville, IL 60555

An Evening in Italy. A Future Through Literacy.

An Evening in Italy. A Future Through Literacy. Your support helps adults gain the English skills they need to secure better jobs, support their children's education, and build brighter futures for their families. ......More

An Evening in Italy. A Future Through Literacy. Your support helps adults gain the English skills they need to secure better jobs, support their children's education, and build brighter futures for their families. Together, more learners will achieve their goals! Join us for a festive night in Italy with delicious food, raffle prizes, and wonderful company! Purchase Tickets online - https://www.literacydupage.org/fall-event-2026 Thursday, September 24, 2026 | 6 - 8:30 pm 6:00 pm Beverages & Buffet 7:00 pm Brief Program 8:00 pm Raffle Prize Drawing Location | Bobak’s Signature Events - Seven Bridges 6440 Double Eagle Drive, Woodridge, Il 60517

Bobak's Signature Events - Seven Bridges 6440 Double Eagle Drive, Woodridge, Il 60517

Healthy Heroes Kids Fair

FREE! Ages 2-10 Calling all young superheroes! Get ready to power up your minds and bodies at the Healthy Heroes Kids Fair – a fun-filled, interactive event where kids become champions of health and wellness. Children will go on a mission to complete a series of “......More

FREE! Ages 2-10 Calling all young superheroes! Get ready to power up your minds and bodies at the Healthy Heroes Kids Fair – a fun-filled, interactive event where kids become champions of health and wellness. Children will go on a mission to complete a series of “hero training” stations designed to teach healthy habits in the most fun way possible. Families will embark on a mission together from taste-testing super snacks to battling invisible germs, every activity helps kids learn how to take care of their bodies and brains like true heroes. Click Here for Vendor Application

Warrenville Community Building Gym 3S240 Warren Ave. Warrenville, IL 60555

Fall Festival of Color

Join us for cooler temperatures and changing colors as gardens transition from summer to fall to extend the season and enjoy the outdoors before winter comes at us! Join us for this fun day where we feature small business vendors working to employ adults with disabiliti......More

Join us for cooler temperatures and changing colors as gardens transition from summer to fall to extend the season and enjoy the outdoors before winter comes at us! Join us for this fun day where we feature small business vendors working to employ adults with disabilities including our friends from ScentsAbilities and more! We look forward to seeing you all for a new season of color to celebrate with the tastes and colors of Fall - we hope you can join us on Saturday, September 26th from 9Am -0 4PM for a special fun features including tasty treats from Kuiper's Family Farm, pumpkins and Fall decor, Fall gift ideas and more to help support our mission here to provide employment for adults with disabilities.

We Grow Dreams Greenhouse & Garden Center 1055 W. Washington St. West Chicago, IL 60185

"The 39 Steps" - WeGo Drama

Written by John Buchanan Produced by arrangement with Concord Theatricals, New York, NY. Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of sarcasm and you have The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of the......More

Written by John Buchanan Produced by arrangement with Concord Theatricals, New York, NY. Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of sarcasm and you have The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre! This two-time Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning treat is packed with nonstop laughs, over 150 zany characters, an onstage plane crash, handcuffs, missing fingers, and some good old-fashioned romance!  The 39 Steps is going to be the most hysterical show to hit our stage in years!!!!!

West Chicago Community High School 326 Joliet St. West Chicago, IL 60185

AI Series 1 - AI Basic Training - Bundled

Overview Overall Series Concept   This is not theory. Each session:   Teaches the concept Demonstrates real use Walks through a build Leaves participants with something usable This program will be taught in Claude, but the principles will be applicable to a......More

Overview Overall Series Concept   This is not theory. Each session:   Teaches the concept Demonstrates real use Walks through a build Leaves participants with something usable This program will be taught in Claude, but the principles will be applicable to any generative AI software program.   9-02-26 Module 1 – AI Foundations for Entrepreneurs: Setting Up Your Business Persona – Speakers – Marie Herman & Doug Safford   9-09-26 Module 2 – Prompt Like a Pro – Speakers Doug Safford & Tracie Marciniak   09-16-26 Module 3 – Content Creation That Converts – Speaker Robyn Jam Anderson   09-23-26 Module 4 – AI for Marketing and Lead Generation – Speaker – Virginia Weiskopf   09-30-26 Module 5 – AI for Sales Conversions: Getting Customers While You Sleep – Speaker – Robyn Jam Anderson  

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Afternoon at Sonny Acres Farm

Sonny Acres Farm 29W310 North Ave. West Chicago, IL 60185