Byline: Sena Krieg
Summer brings with it a major influx of news releases outlining a seemingly unending list of activities available to Lombard young people - some free, some for a fee, all fun.
A recent one from Enchanted Castle Restaurant/Entertainment Complex really piqued my interest. It outlined a Q-Zar Laser Tag Sports Clinic designed to interest laser tag fans in the strategies and techniques of the game.
The entertainment center, at the north end of the Lombard Pines Shopping Center, 1103 S. Main St., will bring in coaches of top-ranked laser tag players such as Renee Mich and Ian Wadycki to run the clinic.
The four-week clinic begins the week of June 30 and has two sessions. Session one runs Monday and Wednesdays; session two on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Sessions last from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Late-night sessions are also available.
Participation in the clinic costs $80 and includes a one-year membership to Enchanted Castle's laser tag arena, two full games of Q-Zar laser tag plus a game on the day you join and another during your birthday month. Other perks include an annual pizza party and discounts on laser tag garb and daily games.
For additional information, call (630) 953-7860.
Book club
Young film and book aficionados from grades three through nine are in for a treat. The Helen M. Plum Memorial Library is hosting Monday afternoon discussion groups that include games and snacks from July 7 through Aug. 4.
They will tackle such tantalizing titles such as 'Jumanji' and 'Freaky Friday.'
Party With Books sessions are for third- and fourth-graders; Devour A Book sessions are for fifth- through ninth-graders.
To register, students need to show their valid Plum Library cards in young people's services between June 21 and July 7.
For specific times and titles, consult the summer edition of 'The Plum Tree,' available now at the library, 110 W. Maple St., or call (630) 627-0316.
