Thursday, 12/2
Cafe Science: Egyptian Gold - 7:00 p.m. Join Dr. James Phillips at the Hopleaaf Bar, 5148 N. Clark Street, in Andersonville as he discusses the role that gold has played in Egyptian history and culture, past and present. Free. Pre-registration not required.
Friday, 12/3
ESCONI Christmas Party - 5:30 pm at Greek Islands Restaurant West, 300 East 22nd Street, Lombard, IL
ESCONI General Meeting, 8:00 pm at College of Dupage, K Building, Jim Holstein from the Field Museum of Natural History speak to us about Techniques of Mineral Classification.
Saturday, 12/4
Create a Gem Tree - 1 pm to 3 pm at Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art. 9 yrs. to adult. $20 per person, museum members $15. Lapidaries Bill and Lois Zima of the DesPlaines Valley Geological Society teach how to create a small tree using gemstones and wire. All materials included. Reservations required: (630) 833-1616.
Tuesday, 12/7
Meet the Mammoths - Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve, 3609 Spring Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523, 4-5 pm, Age 4-6. Meet a Mammoth, and learn about other giant creatures that lived during the Ice Age through a story, activity and craft. Free. To register call (630) 850-8110. For ages 7-12, this event will take place on Tuesday, December 14, 4-5 pm.
