Schaumburg - Live, Work, Play - November/December 2008 - (Page 21) Visit with Santa; caroling, entertainment, refreshments. Indoor Sprint Triathlon: Nov. 29, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Schaumburg Park District Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. Athletes do a 10-minute swim, 15-minute bike ride and 15-minute run. Various age/gender categories; winners determined by total distance covered. Limit 48 participants. $27 residents; $37 nonresidents. (847) 4907015. Christkindlesmarkt: Nov. 29-30, in Village of Schaumburg Town Square, southwest corner Roselle and Schaumburg roads. 11th year for this European-influenced open-air Holiday Market featuring craft vendors, food, Santa, and family entertainment. Free. (847) 923-3605. TransWorld Jewelry, Fashion & Accessories Show: Dec. 5-7, Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center, 1551 Thoreau Drive, Schaumburg. Preregistration free; on site registration $5. Cash only. (847) 303-4100. The Nutcracker: Dec. 5-14, presented by Schaumburg Dance Ensemble at Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. Tchaikovsky’s grand ballet is a local family tradition. Fridays, 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 2 & 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 1& 5 p.m. $26 ($18 students & seniors). (847) 895-3600. Grilling 104 Cooking Class: Dec. 6, 9 a.m. to noon, Weber Grill Restaurant, 1010 N. Meacham Rd., Schaumburg. Grilling on the go; recipes and grills that travel beyond your backyard. $75 per person plus tax. (847) 413-1277. 5K Chilly Chili: Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-noon, Schaumburg Golf Course, 401 N. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Run a 5K on a chilly December day and then warm up with chili lunch. $25 preregistration, $28 day of race. (847) 490-7020. Christmas in the Valley: Dec. 6-7 at Spring Valley Nature Center, 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Discover how European Christmas traditions evolved into the homes of Victorian America. Celebrate with traditional German foods, Victorian holiday decorations, barn chores, holiday treats and yuletide crafts. $1.50. (847) 985-2100. 2008 Holiday Showcase: Dec. 6, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Sears Centre Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Pkwy., Hoffman Estates. Broadway stars John Cudia and Kathy Voytko host an evening with Cirque du Soleil artists, Olympic ice dancers and ice skating troupe performing to a chorus of hundreds and music from the Elgin Symphony Orchestra. Tickets: $95 (VIP Floor Tables), $65, $49, $29. (888)-SEARSTIX. Santa’s Flight to Schaumburg: Dec. 7, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Schaumburg Regional Airport, 101 Schaumburg Court. Santa flies in for a buffet breakfast with children, including pancakes, eggs, sausage, pastries, juice and coffee. Residents: $15; nonresidents: $22. (847) 490-7020. Decorated House Tour: Dec. 8, 6-8:30 p.m. Start at the Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg, and tour the houses nominated for best-decorated in Schaumburg. Contribute your opinion to the judging. Residents: $2; nonresidents: $3. (847) 490-7020 Holiday Wonderland Festival: Dec. 13, noon-3 p.m. Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. Games, crafts, toys, entertainment, music, magic and rides. Activities indoors and outdoors, so dress! $5 in advance, $7 day of. (847) 490-7020. Schaumburg Youth Symphony: Holiday Concerts, Dec. 20 at 3:30 and 7:30 p.m., Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. The Illinois Arts Council’s 2008 Youth Orchestra of the Year is back with a holiday program combining classical and popular music. $24 ($15 students & seniors). (847) 895-3600. * To l i s t y o u r u p c o m i n g c o m m u n i t y e v e n t , e - m a i l Schaumburgmag@dailyherald.com. november/december 2008 Page 21 http://www.zed451.com
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