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Apples & Alpacas!
Step into the “Magic-al” world of Suri Alpacas at Magic Meadows Alpaca farm near Wonder Lake IL! The farm is home to 12 alpacas including their famous alpaca, Rainier who has appeared on both WGN and Fox TV in Chicago! You will learn about alpacas and how their fleece is known to be the silkiest and softest fiber while being warmer and more lightweight than any other fiber. You’ll also enter the Alpaca’s enclosure to go face to face with these gentle creatures to feed them, sure to bring a smile! You will also be able to shop their collection of products made from the Alpaca fiber such as yarn, hand crochet items and pet beds. Afterward, it’s a short ride to Royal Oak Farm Orchard near Harvard, IL. A highlight of the visit is a fun tractor-drawn wagon ride through the orchards to pick apples while learning the history of the farm, the varieties of apples, the irrigation and pest management systems. You will also discover the importance of bee pollination narrated by one of Royal Oak’s knowledgeable guides. Shop in the Country Market, Apple Barn and Bakery to bring home some tasty treats including cider donuts, and their famous apple cider. A delicious lunch is included at the orchard’s cafeteria-style Country Kitchen Restaurant featuring their famous chicken pot pie!
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Freeport & Little Cubs Field!
Today, enjoy a great summer getaway to Stephenson County in northwest Illinois as we tour the charming town of Freeport, “the Pretzel City”! With a rich history and plenty to explore we begin with a narrated tour including Lincoln-Douglas Debate Square – A historical site where the famous 2nd Lincoln-Douglas debate took place in 1858. The square features a statue of both Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas, commemorating one of the most pivotal moments in U.S. history. Visit Little Cubs Field, a replica of Wrigley Field with features like the ivy-covered outfield wall, brick façade, and a scoreboard that emulates the famous Wrigley scoreboard! We’ll also tour the Stephenson County Historical Museum which offers a glimpse into the history of Freeport. Included on the grounds are the Taylor Home and Gardens, a toy museum and a one room schoolhouse. At the Silver Creek and Stephenson Railroad take a ride through railroading history on a line that once served as a regional carrier, providing freight to local businesses. Lunch today will be at the Freeport Club overlooking their scenic golf course. No trip to Freeport would be complete without a stop at the beloved Union Dairy. Established in 1927, this nostalgic shop serves hand-crafted ice cream made from scratch!
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The Theater Lab Membership
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At The Theater Lab our mission is simple: to be a hub around which the community can collaborate to bring passionate theater to life. We welcome anyone with a passion for theater at all levels of experience to join us as a Theater Lab Member. Membership dues are $40 a season and include exclusive benefits such as: Access to special theater workshops and tours. Hands-on behind-the-scenes learning. Invitations to special Members-only events. Access to industry professionals. Special Members-only discounts from D214 Community Education! To become a Member or for more information, please call us at 847-718-7700 or email ce@d214.org.
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The Theater Lab Presents: Leaving Iowa
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The Theater Lab, a District 214 Community Education program, is excited to announce the summer production of its 2025-2026 season, Leaving Iowa, with a limited four-performance run, August 15-17, 2025, at the Forest View Educational Center Theater in Arlington Heights. The critically-acclaimed, hilarious, family-friendly play about a journalist, Don Browning, who decides to finally take a roadtrip to return to Winterset, Iowa, to take his late father’s ashes to his childhood home, as requested, only to find his childhood home is not quite the same as it was when he left. For tickets, you may purchase them through our website or by calling 847-718-7700. To additionally support The Theater Lab, simply add a donation under 'Donation' and click 'Enroll Now'.
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