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January [Flower:
Carnation;
Birthstone: Garnet
(Constancy)]
Full Moons: Old Moon, Wolf Moon,
Cold Moon, Moon After Yule
Rose
Bowl
and Rose
Bowl
Parade
on January 1.
Consumer
Electronics
Show
(CES)
American
Music
Awards
Golden
Globe
Awards
(Yahoo!=)
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MacWorld
Conference and
Expo
- San Francisco
NAMM
Winter Trade Show
January 15-21 normal low in
Chicago hits and maintains the
year's lowest normal temperature
of 13F. Mid-January is the
coldest part of the winter in
Chicago. Record highs in January
are in the 50's and 60's F.
Record low ranges -9 to -27 F in
January.
TYPICAL INFLUENZA SEASON IN
PROGRESS AND LASTS THROUGH APRIL
(CDC
Vaccination
Info).
Super
Bowl
Quadantrids Meteor Shower Jan.
3-4.
Big icicle season! ... especially
late January and February. Watch
for overhead hazards, surface
hazards from dripping, and ice
damming near gutters and
roofs.
February
[Flower: Violet;
Birthstone: Amethyst
(Sincerity)]
Full Moons: Snow Moon, Bony Moon,
Hunger Moon (Passamaquoddy),
Opening Buds Moon (southern
tribes)
TYPICAL INFLUENZA SEASON IN
PROGRESS AND LASTS THROUGH APRIL
(CDC
Vaccination
Info,
NIP).
Big icicle season! Watch for
overhead hazards, surface hazards
from dripping, and ice damming
near gutters and roofs.
Chicago
Auto
Show
Daytona
500
Mardis
Gras
is March 4 in 2003.
The ESPY
awards; mid-February.
(ESPN)
Grammy
Awards
(Recording Music)
MacWorld
Conference and
Expo
- Tokyo
Annual Hustle Up the Hancock. See
Lungchicago.org
for details.
February 10 is first day of the
year that the Chicago temperature
has a normal high of 32 F. Record
highs in February are in the
50's, 60's and 70's F. Record low
ranges 0 to -21 F in
February.
March
[Flower: Jonquil;
Birthstone: Aquamarine
(Wisdom)]
Full Moons: Sap Moon, Worm Moon,
Windy Moon, Lenten Moon, Crow
Moon, Crust Moon, Maple Sugar
Moon
TYPICAL INFLUENZA SEASON IN
PROGRESS AND LASTS THROUGH APRIL
(CDC
Vaccination
Info,
NIP).
March 3 normal high in Chicago
hits 40F. March 25 normal high in
Chicago hits 50F.
Record highs in March are in the
60's, 70's and 80's F. Record low
ranges
-13 to +12 F in March.
Second Sunday in March Daylight
Savings
Time begins: Turn clocks forward 1
hour to Daylight Savings Time (-5
GMT/UT) "Spring Forward"...
Daylight begins later; Nightfall
arrives later. The body feels
like it loses an hour.
First Day of Spring March 20 or
21.
National
Cherry Blossom
Festival
starts in March
Washington
DC
Marathon
The Academy Awards
(Oscars)
Chicago
Flower & Garden
Show
Comdex
Canada West
Miss
USA
Pageant
April
[Flower: Sweet Pea;
Birthstone: Diamond
(Innocence)]
Full Moons: Grass Moon, Pink
Moon, Flower Moon, Egg Moon, Moon
of the Red Grass Appearing, Frog
Moon, Planter's Moon
TYPICAL INFLUENZA SEASON IN
PROGRESS AND LASTS THROUGH APRIL
(CDC
Vaccination
Info,
NIP).
Individual Income Tax due
(IRS
and Illinois
Department of
Revenue).
National
Cherry Blossom
Festival
continues in April.
Boston
Marathon;
mid-April.
London
Marathon;
mid-April.
NFL
Football Draft;
late April.
April 18 normal high in Chicago
hits 60F. Record highs in April
are in the 70's, 80's and 90's F.
Record low ranges 7 to 31 F in
April.
Comdex
Chicago
Storm, Tornado, Lightning
Preparedness
Prepare for Sun Screen Protection
(Coppertone)
and Mosquito control
(American
Mosquito Control
Association,
AMCA)
Lyrids Meteor Shower April
20-24
May
[Flower: Lily of the
Valley; Birthstone: Emerald
(Love)]
Full Moons: Milk Moon, Flower
Moon, Planting Moon, Budding Moon
(Huron)
Review and Prepare for Heat
Precautions
Usually freeze safe and OK to
plant on May 15. May 15 normal
high in Chicago hits 70F. Record
highs in May are in the 80's and
90's F. Record lows in May are in
the 20's and 30's F.
Kentucky
Derby
Academy
of Country Music
Awards
Miss
Universe
Pagaent
The Pulitzer
Prizes
are awarded at a luncheon in late
May, about one month after
winners are announced.
Webby
Awards
are held in May (The
International Academy of Digital
Arts and
Sciences).
nu Aquarids Meteor Shower May
1-7.
ABC/25
Foundation
Duck Race at Lake Arlington.
June
[Flower: Rose;
Birthstone: Pearl, Alexandrite
(Wealth)]
Full Moons: Rose Moon, Strawberry
Moon, Green Corn Moon, Flower
Moon, Honey Moon
Latest possible ending for
NBA
Finals
Tony
Award
First Day of Summer June 20 or
21. Summer
Solistice
is the longest daylight of the
year.
Club
Industry
East (Intertec)
June 14 normal high in Chicago
hits 80F. Record highs in June
are in the 90's and 100's F.
Record lows in June are in the
30's, 40's and 50's F.
PC
EXPO
TECHXNY
Taste
of
Chicago;
late June-early July
World
Cup
Late June - Early July
July
[Flower: Larkspur;
Birthstone: Ruby
(Freedom)]
Full Moons: Thunder Moon, Buck
Moon, Ripe Corn Moon, Hay Moon,
Blood Moon
Independence Day
World
Cup
Late June - Early July
MacWorld
Conference and
Expo
- New York
MLB
All-Star
Game
Western
Open
at Cog
Hill
Golf & Country Club
SBC
Senior
Open
Taste
of
Chicago;
late June-early July
Venetian Night; end of July
AFL-CIO
Convention
Race
to
Mackinac
Chicago
Distance
Classic
"Chicago's Oldest Race" -- late
July or early August
July 10 through August 3 normal
high in Chicago hits and
maintains the year's highest
normal temperature of 84F. Record
highs in July are in the 90's and
100's F. Record lows in July are
in the 40's and 50's F.
delta Aquarids Meteor Shower July
23-August 1.
August
[Flower: Gladiola;
Birthstone: Peridot
(Friendship)]
Full Moons: Corn Moon, Green Corn
Moon, Fruit Moon, Grain Moon,
Sturgeon Moon
Back-to-School
Backpack safety for Low Back
protection for Kids going back to
school.
August 25 normal high in Chicago
drops to 80F. Record highs in
August are in the 90's and 100's
F. Record lows in August are in
the 40's and 50's F.
Arlington Million at
Arlington
Park.
Annual festivity in Arlington
Heights ties into Arlington
Million.
Chicago Air and Water Show
Chicago
Jazz
Festival;
Labor Day Weekend
MacWorld
Conference and
Expo
- Chiba City, Japan
Perseids Meteor Shower August
10-15.
September
[Flower: Aster;
Birthstone: Sapphire
(Truth)]
Full Moons: Barley Moon,
Fruit Moon, Harvest Moon, Nut
Moon
Centers for Disease Control on
record (Year 2000 season) for
earliest vaccination
for
influenza,
NIP,
especially for high-risk
individuals. Check with CDC for
updated information. See also
NCIDOD
list.
Chicago
Jazz
Festival;
Labor Day Weekend
September 29 normal high in
Chicago drops to 70F. Record
highs in September are in the
80's, 90's and 100's F. Record
lows in September are in the
20's, 30's and 40's F.
Emmy
Awards
for prime time television
October
[Flower: Calendula;
Birthstone: Opal (Hope)]
Full Moons: Harvest Moon,
Hunter's Moon, Moon of Falling
Leaves (Cree)
"Eating Season" starts with
Halloween and ends with in
February with Valentine's
Day.
Club
Industry
Chicago (Intertec)
October 1 is the first day to
expect a possible freeze. October
23 normal high in Chicago drops
to 60F. Record highs in October
are in the 70's, 80's and 90's F.
Record lows in October are in the
teens, 20's and 30's F.
Chicago
Marathon;
Sunday in early October
Tree Color Month in Illinois ...
takes hold between October 4 and
October 15.
Homecoming month for area
schools.
NBA
season begins
World Series (mlb.com)
Breeder's
Cup
Halloween Oct 31.
Orionids Meteor Shower October
20-22.
November
[Flower: Chrysanthemum.
Topaz (Loyalty)]
Full Moons: Frost Moon, Beaver
Moon, Trading Moon, Hunter's
Moon
TYPICAL INFLUENZA SEASON
BEGINS AND LASTS THROUGH APRIL
(CDC
Vaccination
Info,
NIP
).
First Sunday in November Daylight
Saving Time ends: Turn clocks
back 1 hour to Central Standard
Time (-6 GMT/UT) "Fall Back" ...
Daylight begins earlier;
Nightfall arrives earlier. The
body feels like it gains an
hour.
First Tuesday in November is
Election Day (Illinois
voting
information)
New
York City
Marathon;
early November.
Second week in November Sandhill
Cranes migrate south for the
winter.
Fall Comdex.
November 12 normal high in
Chicago drops to 50F. Record
highs in November are in the
60's, 70's and 80's F. Record low
ranges 21 to -2 F in
November.
Most leaves have fallen by
now.
Thanksgiving
Macy's
Thanksgiving Day
Parade
Football bowl games begin and
last through January
(ABC
Bowl Championship Series
Info
| Bowl
Schedule).
S. Taurids Meteor Shower November
3.
Leonids
Meteor Shower November 18.
December
[Flower: Narcissus;
Birthstone: Blue Topaz, Blue
Zirchon (Success)]
Full Moons: Long Night Moon, Cold
Moon, Snow Moon, Moon Before
Yule
TYPICAL INFLUENZA SEASON IN
PROGRESS AND LASTS THROUGH APRIL
(CDC
Vaccination
Info,
NIP).
World
Aids
Day
(Dec 1)
Nobel
Prize Award Ceremonies and
Banquets take place on December
10 annually.
December 1 normal high in Chicago
drops to 40F. December 19 normal
high in Chicago drops to 32F.
December 27 normal high in
Chicago drops to 30F. Record
highs in December are in the
50's, 60's and 70's F. Record low
ranges -1 to -25 F in
December.
First Day of Winter around
December 20-23. Winter
Solstice
has the shortest daylight of the
year.
Christmas on December 25.
Hanakkuh occurs in December (see
Jewish
Holidays)
Anti-Aging
Conference &
Exposition
Geminids Meteor Shower December
12-16.
Ursids Meteor Shower December
21-23.
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CALENDAR
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Arlington
Heights Chamber of Commerce
Calendar
January
Normal
& Record
Weather
Annual
Snow Sculpting Competition
Arlington Heights Hearts of Gold
Winners Announced.
Arlington Heights Chamber of
Commerce Business Leader Awards
announced.
Holiday Christmas tree recycling
and landscape cleanup.
February
Normal
& Record
Weather
Arlington Heights Hearts of
Gold Annual Awards Dinner
March
Normal
& Record
Weather
Arl Hts Fraternal Order of
Police Pancake Breakfast
Benefit
April
Normal
& Record
Weather
Forsythias early/mid April
Yardwaste collection begins
early April.
Hydrant flushing
begins late April
Redbud in bloom late April
May
Normal
& Record
Weather
Tom Pitchford Invitational --
also known as "Mini-State" --
important tennis meet at Hersey
High School.
Fine Arts Festival Downtown
Arlington Heights Public Works
Open House
ABC/25
Foundation
Duck Race at Lake Arlington
occurs in May
Memorial Day Parade
On Memorial Day Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 981 hold a parade at 9:30 a.m. Monday
... starts near Arlington Heights Road and Sigwalt, goes west on Sigwalt to Dunton, north on Dunton to Euclid, west on Euclid to Chestnut, south on Chestnut to Memorial Park [Parade Route MAP/SAT].
June
Normal
& Record
Weather
Arlington
Heights Historical
Society
Arlington Heights Annual
Housewalk
Arlington
Heights Farmers
Market on Eastman
Location: Arlington
Heights Road & Eastman (next
to North School Park)
[MAP/SAT]
Time: 7:30 am - 1:30
pm
Saturdays
Farmers' Market begins in June, continues
through October (see more details
on Grocers
Card
on Arlingtoncards.com)
Flag Day
Flag Retiring Ceremony
American Legion Post 208
Info
July
JULY 4th NEWS &
HOLIDAY WEEK NEWS
Normal
& Record
Weather
Independence Day Parade
Arlington Heights
4th of July Parade Route
MAP OF FRONTIER DAYS FESTIVAL -- REC PARK
Frontier
Days
Festival
in Arlington Heights at Recreation Park
Fireworks Arlington Park
Racetrack
Arlington
Heights Farmers
Market
Location: Arlington
Heights Road & Eastman (next
to North School Park)
[MAP/SAT]
Time: 7:30 am - 1:30
pm
Saturdays
Farmers'
Market continues through October
(see details on Grocers
Card
on Arlingtoncards.com)
Irish Fest
Sidewalk Days
August
Normal
& Record
Weather
The Mane Event Million Dollar Block Party at Campbell and Vail Avenue [MAP/SAT]
Friday night before the Arlington Million ...
Arlington Million at Arlington
Park.
Annual festivity in Arlington
Heights ties into Arlington
Million.
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DISCONTINUED ...
Arlington
Classic Criterium Bicycle
Race August 2, 2003 (also Aug. 2004 & Aug. 2005) Downtown
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Lake
Zurich
Triathlon (mid-August) aka Lake County Triathlon
Arlington
Heights Farmers
Market
Location: Arlington
Heights Road & Eastman (next
to North School Park)
[MAP/SAT]
Time: 7:30 am - 1:30
pm
Saturdays
Farmers'
Market continues through October
(see details on Grocers
Card
on Arlingtoncards.com)
Art in the Market at North School
Park (late Aug)
Arlington Heights Art Guild
P.O. 621
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
847-259-2358
September
Normal
& Record
Weather
Fall Harvest Downtown (late Sept
or early Oct)
Arlington
Heights Farmers
Market
Location: Arlington
Heights Road & Eastman (next
to North School Park)
[MAP/SAT]
Time: 7:30 am - 1:30
pm
Saturdays
Farmers'
Market continues through October
(see details on Grocers
Card
on Arlingtoncards.com)
October
Normal
& Record
Weather
Arlington High School
Homecoming is First Saturday in
October
Arlington
Heights Farmers
Market
Location: Arlington
Heights Road & Eastman (next
to North School Park)
[MAP/SAT]
Time: 7:30 am - 1:30
pm
Saturdays
Farmers'
Market continues through October
(see details on Grocers
Card
on Arlingtoncards.com)
Fall Harvest
First Saturday in October
Halloween Trick or Treat
Downtown
November
Normal
& Record
Weather
Christmas Tree Lighting
Ceremony at North School Park
Last friday in December ... then enjoy the whole weekend of
Arlington Heights
ChristkindlMarkt (Christmas
Market). See vah.com
for more details.
December
Normal
& Record
Weather
Arlington Eve Downtown and North
School Park on New Year's Eve
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