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Upcoming Schedule of Events
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| What a Great Halloween!
Thanks to everyone who came out to our second annual trick-or-treating event. It was a great time, and we even had two new families join us at the Playhouse for the festivities. We had a great time, ate too much candy (but gave out even more), and celebrated in the ways that only GiGi’s can.
Also, thanks to everyone who filled out the Open Play surveys we’ve ambushed you with at the Playhouse. Having looked through the handful of surveys we’ve received, we’ve come to two preliminary conclusions: 1. the current mid-week Open Play time is not optimal and 2. there’s a need for some regular Spanish-language times.
With those things in mind, we’ll be making two adjustments to Open Play come December. First, we’ll be moving our regular Wednesday mid-week Open Play to 9:30 a.m. (until 11:30 a.m.). Second, all of our biweekly weekend Open Plays will be Spanish-friendly, meaning either a parent host or volunteer will be fluent in Spanish. We’re confident these adjustments will boost participation for our Open Play programs. If you have any other suggestions, feel free to let us know at chicago@gigisplayhouse.org.
Don’t forget!
Next Wednesday, Michael Diversey’s (670 W. Diversey) is holding a Wine Tasting Benefit for our Teen Drama program. A double sawbuck (that’s $20) gets you access to great-tasting wines (being offered for sale at significant discounts) and appetizers, all for a good cause.
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| Wednesday, Nov. 2
Open Play
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Music, Fun, Friends.
Our standing Wednesday play date continues.
Wednesday, Nov. 2
Busy Hands
4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Fine Motor Skills class for older children, focusing on art, handwriting and social development.
Nov. 4
Teen Drama Class
5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Ghosts of Past, Present and Future. Our Drama Troupe begins work on a Holiday Pageant.
Sunday, Nov. 6
Open Play
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
It’s a Weekend Open Play. You asked for them, you got them. Come on in, the temperature’s fine.
Literacy daily, as scheduled
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| Next WeekTuesday, Nov. 8
Little Fingers, Big Plans
4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Fine Motor Skills class, focusing on art, handwriting and social development.
Wednesday, Nov. 9
Open Play
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Music, Fun, Friends. It’s what the Playhouse is all about.
Wednesday, Nov. 9
Busy Hands, Bigger Plans
4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Fine Motor Skills class for older children, focusing on art, handwriting and social development.
Wednesday, Nov. 9
Wine Tasting
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Michael Diversey’s Tavern (670 W Diversey) to benefit our Teen Drama Class. RSVP to jack@mdtavern.com
Friday, Nov. 11
Teen Drama Class
5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
And … scene! Our teen thespians continue preparations for their holiday showcase.
Literacy daily As Scheduled.
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| Tuesday, Nov. 15 Little Fingers, Big Plans
4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Fine Motor Skills class, focusing on art, handwriting and social development.
Wednesday, Nov. 16
Open Play
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Our Mid-Week, Mid-Day Open Play. It’s a CPS Holiday, so you’ll be looking for something to do.
Wednesday, Nov. 16
Busy Hands, Bigger Plans
4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Fine Motor Skills class for older children, focusing on art, handwriting and social development.
Wednesday, Nov. 16
Mom’s Night Out
7 p.m. – ?
Somewhere in North Center
Get away from the kids (and the dads). Place to be determined. RSVP via e-mail or call 773-583-7529
Friday, Nov. 18
Teen Drama Class
5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Limelight on Lincoln. Our teen drama class continues developing its holiday showcase.
Literacy daily as scheduled.
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| Time To Play Dress Up Speaking of our Teen Drama Class, the students are hard at work on their winter holiday pageant (coming Dec. 18, mark your calendars). And they’re starting to think about costumes.
If you have access to any of the following (or are willing to donate them), the teen thespians (and their program leaders) would be eternally grateful:
- Elf hats/jackets
- Santa coat
- Santa hats
- Red clown noses
- Reindeer antlers
- Jingle bells
- Green gloves
- Green felt
- Fairy Wings
- Tutus
Email us if you have a lead on any of these items.
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