Five Things You Need to Know for June 11-12

1. Make the most of your outdoor spaces with Dream Interiors

Dream Interiors will hold a seminar on Outdoor Spaces from 7-9 p.m., Wednesday, June 15 at the story. The staff will share the newest ideas for outdoor living spaces, including furniture, fabrics, rugs, pots and more. Wine, cheese and chocolate will be served. Cost is $20 and reservations are required.

2. Cool streak continues

Any overnight thunderstorms should clear by 7 a.m. today, followed by partly sunny skies and a high temperature of about 69 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Perfect weather for any outdoor activity, unless you're a member of my immediate family, in which case you will be spending the day in a single pursuit—taming our overgrown garden.

3. Saturday morning at the Downtown Downers Grove Market 

A local favorite, the farmers market and more is held from 7 a.m to 12:30 p.m. each Saturday. And if you need ideas of what to do with your purchases, check out for ideas. 

4. Park District 5 & 10 Miler on Sunday

The Downers Grove Park District’s 34th Annual 5 & 10 Miler CARA Certified Races begin at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, June 12. The USATF-certified, rolling five-mile course through Downers Grove is well marked and monitored and features four aid/water stations. Ten miler participants complete two laps of the course. Registration is $30 beginning at 6 a.m. the day of the race.

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