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Events

Feb 2012
Today's Events (February 04th)
Ask An Architect (10:00am) -  Bring Your Questions! Local architects will provide FREE 20-minute one-on-one consultations for hope additions, zoning requirements, attic or basement conversions, or other renovation projects. To maximize your appointment, please bring a photo of your home and a survey if possible. Architects will be randomly assigned to participating homeowners. Saturday, February 4th 2012 10am-12pm Immanuel Hall 302 S Grant St Hinsdale, IL Registration is required. Call: 630.654.9500 or email: architecturecenter@hinsdalehistory.org (include your name, town, and project category)
All February Events
Tuesday
02/07/12
Big Ooga Networking Meeting (6:00pm) -  Google Demystified – The Google Search Engine is changing. Learn what’s new and what to do Go to http://tinyurl.com/77lczjg for more info.
Friday
02/10/12
Downtown Downers Grove Ice Festival: Love is in the Air (6:00pm) -  Get out of the house for a weekend of fun, shopping and dining for all ages and take in live carving demonstrations!
Katherine Anne Confections Hosts 12 Perfect Pairs (5:30pm) -  Katherine Duncan, founder and confectionista of Katherine Anne Confections, a locally-focused chocolatier, is excited to host the unique tasting event, “12 Perfect Pairs”!
Saturday
02/11/12
Logan Square Kitchen Valentine's Day Pastry Market (10:00am) -  So far, the list of confirmed vendors includes: BOT Bakery—all items vegan and gluten free Celestial Kitchens—amazing artisanal pastries De La Rue Patisserie—NOLA style beignets, bagels and candy Defloured—gluten free bakery (Saturday only) Mayana Chocolate—boxed chocolates and gourmet bars Mess Hall & Co.—preserves, mustards and cherries Paper Moon Pastry—muffins and more baked goods (Sunday only) Pomegranate Sweets and Savories—cinnamon roles and more (Saturday only) Puffs of Doom—cream puffs galore Salted Caramel—where salty meets sweet! Through the Liquor Glass—custom curated cocktails and recipes Tushiya Sweets & Treats—truffles and baked goods (Sunday only) Veruca Chocolates—boxed chocolates, newest chocolatier
Log Cabin Fever (10:00am) -  LOG CABIN FEVER! Drop in at the Anderson Architecture Center to design and build a log cabin to take home. Learn about Abraham Lincoln’s boyhood home, create a split-rail fence around Abe’s cabin, or design a cabin with Keva blocks! Immanuel Hall, 302 South Grant Street, Hinsdale, IL Saturday, February 11, 2012 10:00am-12:00pm $5 per child (HHS Member) $10 per child (Non-Member) *Children must be accompanied by an adult. Programs geared for ages 4-12.
Sunday
02/26/12
Chicago Green Wedding Alliance Presents Committed, A Green Wedding Show (12:00pm) -  Want to create a zero waste event? Committed but don't fit into conventional molds? Looking for the fairy tale wedding with a twist? Don't want to wear a dress? You both want to wear a dress? Want an amazing dress? LGBT? Straight? We've got you covered...