First Meeting of 2020 - January 17th
2020-01-17 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Member’s House
Program: What filters actually do for your water presented by Myron and Ellen Kloubec of Kloubec Koi Farm.
Location: The Bohemian Crystal, 639 N Blackhawk Dr, Westmont IL (630) 789-1981
Optional Dinner:
Please make dinner reservations by Tuesday, Jan 14, 2020 by calling the Club’s voice mail at (312) 409-2081 (opt 1) or Email charlene@mpks.org
The dinner cost is $22.00 per person which includes tax, tip, and room fee. Dinner starts at 7:00PM. Meeting starts at 8:00PM.
Directions: The restaurant is located on Blackhawk Drive, one block north of Ogden Avenue, 3/4 miles west of Rt 83 or two stoplights east of Cass Avenue.

Annual Bowling Event February 1st
2020-02-01 18:30 - 21:00 | Eden Lanes, 10159 W Cermak Rd, Westchester, IL, United States
All MPKS members and their families are invited to participate in our Annual Bowling Event. This event will be held Saturday evening, February 1st at Eden Lanes, 10159 W Cermak Rd, Westchester IL. Dinner will be served at 6:30 PM. After dinner, there will be 3 games of bowling. Bowling shoes are included in case you need them.
The cost for this event is $27.00 per person. If you don’t want to bowl, join us for dinner only for a cost of $14.00 If you don’t want dinner and just want to bowl at 7:30 PM, the cost for bowling only is $13.00 per person. Those coming for dinner, a dessert for the table would be appreciated.
Please RSVP to Bob Ray or Ray Cebulski at (312) 409-2081.

February Club Meeting
2020-02-21 19:00 - 21:30 | Chandler’s, 401 N Roselle, Schaumburg, IL, 60194
Program: A presentation on Water Garden and Shoreline Plants that can be used in the northern Illinois water garden. It will also include how to make rock flower pots that allow flowering aquatic plants to take nutrients out of the water to compete with algae. The speaker is Jeff Rugg who will be familiar to long time MPKS members. He has taught hands on pond building classes in more than 20 states. His articles and photographs on water gardening have appeared in Pond Keeper, Water Garden Magazine, Chicagoland Gardening and many other publications.
Location: Chandler’s Restaurant, 401 N Roselle, Schaumburg IL.
Dinner: Garden salad, Roast Turkey with stuffing, Virginia Baked Ham, garlic mashed potatoes, vegetables, mostaccioli, desert, and includes coffee and soda.
Please make dinner reservations by Tuesday, February 18, 2020 by calling the Club’s voice mail at (312) 409-2081 (opt 1) or Email charlene@mpks.org
The dinner cost is $26.00 per person which includes the room fee, tax, and tip. Dinner starts at 7:00PM. Meeting starts at 8:00PM.
Directions: Major crossroads are Roselle and Higgins. Chandler’s is located in the Schaumburg Country Club. The meeting will be held in the Pebble Beach Room on the second floor. An elevator is available.

March Club Meeting
2020-03-20 19:00 - 21:30 | Home Run Inn Pizza, 7521 Lemont Rd, Darien, IL, 60561 , United States
Due to the Coronavirus and closing of all restaurants, the March meeting is cancelled.

Program: A Master of Bonsai will share his experiences as well as display a few of his trees. He will also design another as he speaks.
Location: Home Run Inn Pizza, 7521 Lemont Rd, Darien IL 60561
Dinner: Pizza, appetizers, salads, and dessert with soft drinks.
Please make dinner reservations by Tuesday, March 17, 2020 by calling the Club’s voice mail at (312) 409-2081 (opt 1) or Email charlene@mpks.org.
The dinner cost is $24.00 per person which includes tax, tip, and room fee. Dinner starts at 7:00PM. Meeting starts at 8:00PM.
Directions: The restaurant is located in the strip mall, on the South East corner of 75th Street and Lemont Rd. Exit I55 at Lemont Rd and head north for 3 miles. Exit I355 at 75th Street and head east for 5 miles.

April Club Meeting
2020-04-17 19:00 - 21:30 | The Bohemian Crystal, 639 N Blackhawk Dr, Westmont , IL, United States
The April dinner meeting is cancelled due to the “Stay Home” mandate and restaurants not being open. The topic will be rescheduled.
Program: Water Quality in Your Pond. What tests do you really need?
Location: The Bohemian Crystal, 639 N Blackhawk Dr, Westmont IL (630) 789-1981
Dinner: To be Announced.
Please make dinner reservations by Tuesday, April 14, 2020 by calling the Club’s voice mail at (312) 409-2081 (opt 1) or Email charlene@comcast.net.
The dinner cost is $22.00 per person which includes tax, tip, and room fee. Dinner starts at 7:00PM. Meeting starts at 8:00PM.
Directions: The restaurant is located on Blackhawk Drive, one block north of Ogden Avenue, 3/4 miles west of Rt 83 or two stoplights east of Cass Avenue.

May Club Meeting
2020-05-15 19:00 - 21:30 | Chandler’s, 401 N Roselle, Schaumburg, IL, 60194
Due to stay-at-home restrictions, the May 15th meeting is cancelled.

Program:
Location: Chandler’s Restaurant, 401 N Roselle, Schaumburg IL.
Dinner:
Please make dinner reservations by Tuesday, May 12, 2020 by calling the Club’s voice mail at (312) 409-2081 (opt 1) or Email charlene@mpks.org
The dinner cost is $26.00 per person which includes the room fee, tax, and tip. Dinner starts at 7:00PM. Meeting starts at 8:00PM.
Directions: Major crossroads are Roselle and Higgins. Chandler’s is located in the Schaumburg Country Club. The meeting will be held in the Pebble Beach Room on the second floor. An elevator is available.

June Club Meeting
2020-06-19 19:00 - 21:30 | IL, United States
Program: This meeting has been cancelled due to Covid 19 restrictions.
Location: Home Run Inn Pizza, 7521 Lemont Rd, Darien IL 60561
Dinner: Pizza, appetizers, salads, and dessert with soft drinks.
Please RSVP for the meeting by Tuesday, June 16, 2020 by calling the Club’s voice mail at (312) 409-2081 (opt 1) or Email charlene@mpks.org
The dinner cost is $24.00 per person which includes tax, tip, and room fee. Dinner starts at 7:00PM. Meeting starts at 8:00PM.
Directions: The restaurant is located in the strip mall, on the South East corner of 75th Street and Lemont Rd. Exit I55 at Lemont Rd and head north for 3 miles. Exit I355 at 75th Street and head east for 5 miles.

July Club Meeting
2020-07-17 19:00 - 21:00 | White Water Filters, 23 N Water Street, Batavia, IL, United States
Program: Incredible Bats seeks to dispel the myths and fears of bats and other creatures you may encounter in your neighborhood and in the wild. We will present compelling evidence why bats are vital to our ecosystems around the world as well as the many benefits we humans get from bats doing what they normally do!
Location: White Water Filters, 23 N Water Street, Batavia IL
Details of Meeting: The meeting will be held outside of Mike’s store and will start at 7:00 PM.
No food will be served. No food will be shared by attendees.
Bring your own chair. No chairs will be provided.
Bring your own bottle of water. No refreshments will be provided.
Please RSVP by Tuesday, July 14, 2020 by calling the Club’s voice mail at (312) 409-2081
Directions: White Water Filters is located west of the Fox River and East of Rt 31. Turn North from Wilson Street onto Water Street. Store is ¾ of a block down on west side of street.

August Club Meeting
2020-08-22 09:30 - 14:00 | Klehm Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 2715 S Main Str, Rockford, IL, 61102, United States
Program: A tour of the Klehm Arboretum and Botanical Garden.
Location: Klehm Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 2715 S Main Street, Rockford IL.
This event is on Saturday and not Friday evening. We will meet at the Garden at 9:30 AM. Our tour will begin at 10:00 AM.
The cost of this event is $10.
There is also 2 ponds in the Rockford area we will be able to visit.
Please RSVP to Charlene at Charlene@mpks.org or call the MPKS voicemail (312) 409-2081. Please RSVP with your name and the number of attendee’s for the tours.
Please sign up by August 16th to ensure we have enough tour guides for this event. All RSVP’s will be CONFIRMED.

September Club Meeting
2020-09-19 14:00 - 16:00 | White Water Filters, 23 N Water Street, Batavia, IL, United States
This is the last meeting of 2020.
Program: Preparing for Fall and Winter
Location: White Water Filters, 23 N Water Str, Batavia IL
Details of Meeting: The meeting will be held Saturday Sept 19th from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The meeting will be held outside of Mike’s store.
Bring your own chair. No chairs will be provided. Bring your own bottle of water. Raffle at this meeting.
Please RSVP by Tuesday, September 15, 2020 by calling the Club’s voice mail at (312) 409-2081 or reply by email.
Directions: White Water Filters is located west of the Fox River and East of Rt 31. Turn North from Wilson Street onto Water Street. Store is ¾ of a block down on west side of street.

January 2021 Club Meeting
2021-01-15 19:00 - 21:00 | IL
The January 15th meeting is cancelled due to the Corona Virus.
We are looking forward to meetings starting again in Spring.

February 2021 Meeting
2021-02-19 19:00 - 21:00 | IL
The February 19th meeting is cancelled due to the Corona Virus.
We are looking forward to meetings starting again in Spring.

MPKS Club Table
2021-03-13 - 2021-03-14 | Wannemakers, 1940 Ogden Ave, Downers Grove, IL, 60515, United States
Wannemakers has invited MPKS to participate in their 2021 spring show. In order for MPKS to have a club table at this event, we will need volunteers to staff the club table.
The date of the Wannemakers spring show is Saturday March 13th and Sunday March 14th.
The time slots for both Saturday and Sunday are 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM.
Wannemakers Home and Garden Center is located at 1940 Ogden Ave, Downers Grove IL.
If you are able to help work at the club table, please email Charlene at charlene@mpks.org.
Your help is appreciated to promote the Midwest Pond & Koi Society.

March 2021 Club Meeting
2021-03-19 19:00 - 21:00 | IL
The March 19th meeting is cancelled due to the Covid-19 virus.

MPKS Club Table
2021-03-20 09:00 - 17:00 | Alsip Home & Nursery, 20601 S LaGrange Rd, Frankfort, IL, 60423, United States
Alsip Home & Nursery has invited MPKS to participate in their 2021 spring show. In order for MPKS to have a club table at this event, we will need volunteers to staff the club table.
The date of the Alsip spring show is Saturday March 20th.
The time slots for Saturday are 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM.
Alsip Home & Nursery is located at 20601 South LaGrange Rd, Frankfort IL.
If you are able to help work at the club table, please email Charlene at charlene@mpks.org.
Your help is appreciated to promote the Midwest Pond & Koi Society.

April 2021 Club Meeting
2021-04-18 13:00 - 15:30 | Chandler’s, 401 N Roselle, Schaumburg, IL, 60194
The first MPKS club meeting of the year.
Program: How do I know I have a leak, how to locate the leak, how to fix the leak presented by Mike White of White Water Filters.
Location: Chandler’s Restaurant, 401 N Roselle, Schaumburg IL.
Dinner: Garden salad, Roasted sirloin of beef, Orange roughy, Mostaccioli, Herb roasted wedge potatoes, Seasonal vegetable Medley, and for dessert Vanilla ice cream w/chocolate drizzle. Soda, Coffee, Decaf, Hot tea, and Milk are included.
Please make dinner reservations by Tuesday, April 13, 2021 by calling the Club’s voice mail at (312) 409-2081 (opt 1) or Email charlene@mpks.org
The dinner cost is $25.00 per person which includes the room fee, tax, and tip. Dinner starts at 1:00PM. Meeting starts at 2:00PM.
Directions: Major crossroads are Roselle and Higgins. Chandler’s is located in the Schaumburg Country Club. The meeting will be held in the Pebble Beach Room on the second floor. An elevator is available.

May 2021 Club Meeting
2021-05-21 19:00 - 21:00 | White Fence Farm, 1376 Joliet Road, Romeoville, IL, United States
Program:
Designing a Flower Bed with Seasonal Interest – Have you ever seen a garden that just took your breath away? You visit again, two months later, and the garden is again in full glory. How do people do this? How do design a garden that offers visual interest through the seasons? This lesson will walk you through the design process step-by-step, You will learn how to plan a garden that will offer you visual interest spring through fall with a few winter accents as well.
Dinner: Farm Chicken OR Fried Shrimp served with baked potato, bean salad, cole slaw, cottage cheese, pickled beets, corn fritters, and ice cream for dessert with coffee.
Please make your dinner reservations by Tuesday, May 18, 2021 by calling the Club’s voice mail at (312) 409-2081 (opt 1) or Email ccebulski@comcast.net
The dinner cost is $24.00 per person which includes tax, tip, and room fee. Dinner starts at 7:00 PM. Meeting starts at 8:00 PM.
Location: White Fence Farm, 1376 Joliet Road, Romeoville IL (815) 838-1152

MPKS Auction
2021-05-22 12:00 - 15:00 | IL
Midwest Pond & Koi Auction this Spring.

With the weather starting to warm up, we look forward to the MPKS Tosai Auction. The club holds this event to allow MPKS members to purchase a high quality koi fish at a better price.
The auction has about 40-50 fish and the starting price averages $20. This year the tosai koi will be supplied by Myron and Ellen Kloubec of Kloubec Koi Farm in Amana Iowa. There will be a nice selection of koi fish including long fin koi.
This event is for current MPKS members. If your membership is not current, you may renew or join at the check in table on Saturday May 22nd .
This year the Auction will be held at John and Pat Hall’s home in Plainfield IL.
The viewing of fish starts at Noon on Saturday May 22nd and the auction kicks off at 1:00 PM. Parking is allowed on Bartlett.
The Tosai auction is a great way to get quality tosai at very reasonable prices. Please join us for a relaxing and enjoyable afternoon of koi talk and fun!

June 2021 Club Meeting
2021-06-19 14:30 - 16:00 | The Hidden Gardens, 16W658 S Frontage Rd, Willowbrook, il, 60527
The June meeting will be held on SATURDAY June 19th at 2:30 PM. The Kloubec’s will also be at The Hidden Gardens at 1:00 PM. Myron and Ellen will bring boxes of fish with them for sale.
Program: Myron and Ellen Kloubec will be the guest speakers. They will answer questions about fish and fish health. Meeting starts at 2:30 PM.
Location: The Hidden Gardens, 16W658 S Frontage Rd, Willowbrook, IL 60527
Please bring your own chair for the meeting. MPKS current members may pick up their FREE Pond Tour Map.
No refreshments will be served.

MPKS will also have the club table on Saturday June 19th at The Hidden Gardens..
The club table will be at The Hidden Gardens from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
The MPKS 2021 Pond Tour Maps will also be available for purchase.
Stop by to visit or pick up information about the club and it’s activities.
Looking forward to seeing you there!

July 2021 Club Meeting
2021-07-16 19:00 - 21:00 | White Water Filters, 23 N Water Street, Batavia, IL, United States
Program: Nicky Strahl with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources will speak on how to ensure humans and wildlife interactions have reduced conflicts whether it’s in your backyard pond or while walking your pets. More details listed below.
Location: White Water Filters, 23 N Water Street, Batavia IL
Details of Meeting: The meeting will be held outside of Mike’s store and will start at 7:00 PM.
Assorted Sub Sandwiches with some other goodies will be served. Cost is $10 per person. RSVP is required for you to eat.
Please RSVP by Tuesday, July 13, 2021 by calling the Club’s voice mail at (312) 409-2081
Bring your own chair. No chairs will be provided.
Directions: White Water Filters is located west of the Fox River and East of Rt 31. Turn North from Wilson Street onto Water Street. Store is ¾ of a block down on west side of street.
More details of topic:
Human-wildlife interactions in Chicagoland have occurred since humans first settled the region and had a close relationship and reliance on nature. As our society and the region have become more urbanized, modifying our backyards, less people are exposed to wildlife and have a poorer understanding of wildlife behavior and ecology. Some wildlife populations, such as raccoons, are also adapting to human development and have led to increased interactions with humans in some areas, which can often be perceived as conflicts. While the advancement of technology, social media, and ability to readily get information at your fingertips is essential for public education, it can also lead to misinformation regarding how to coexist with wildlife. Misinformation has led to a growing need to improve public education of wildlife and mitigate human-wildlife conflicts. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources – Wildlife Division (IDNR) recently released a new website to do just that. This presentation will showcase the new website, reporting tactics, and how to ensure humans and wildlife interactions have reduced conflicts whether it’s in your backyard pond or while walking your pets.

North / Northwest Region Pond Tour
2021-07-17 09:00 - 17:00 | IL
A self guided tour of the Midwest Pond & Koi Society North / Northwest Region 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
View Garden and Pond Tour in the events section for towns in this area and where to purchase a map.
Saturday, July 17 North/Northwest – Waukegan, Glenview, Prospect Heights, Kildeer, Elgin, West Dundee, Rolling Meadows, Arlington Heights, Roselle, Streamwood

Central Region Pond Tour
2021-07-18 09:00 - 17:00 | IL
A self guided tour of the Midwest Pond & Koi Society Central Region 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
View Garden and Pond Tour in the events section for towns in this area and where to purchase a map.
Sunday, July 18 Central – Lombard, Carol Stream, River Forest, Oak Park, Riverside, North Riverside, Brookfield

Southwest / West Region Pond Tour
2021-07-24 09:00 - 17:00 | IL
A self guided tour of the Midwest Pond & Koi Society Southwest / West Region 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
View Garden and Pond Tour in the events section for towns in this area and where to purchase a map.
Saturday, July 24 Southwest/West – Lisle, Downers Grove, Wheaton, Bolingbrook, Naperville, Elburn, Geneva, Winfield, Batavia.

South Region Pond Tour
2021-07-25 09:00 - 17:00 | IL
A self guided tour of the Midwest Pond & Koi Society South Region 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
View Garden and Pond Tour in the events section for towns in this area and where to purchase a map.
Sunday, July 25 South – Clarendon Hills, Burr Ridge, Willowbrook, Western Springs, Evergreen Park, Oak Lawn, Homer Glen, Orland Park, Chicago, Chesterton IN.

Kloubec Koi Farm Road Trip
2021-08-07 12:00 - 16:30 | Kloubek Koi farm, 1375 Baxter Ave NW, Amana, IA, 52203, United States
Myron and Ellen Kloubec have extended an invitation to MPKS to visit their facility on Saturday August 7th.
You must RSVP in order to attend.
The agenda for the trip follows:
Saturday:
Arrive at Koi Farm at Noon.
The dinner plans for Saturday evening is a dinner at the Kloubec farm at 7:00 PM. The dinner cost is $25 per person and will be collected when you arrive at the farm. Please BYOB and bring a bag chair for the evening.
Sunday:
A 9:00 AM brunch at the Cedar Ridge Winery, 1441 Marak Rd NW, Swisher IA, for $17.99 paid directly to the Winery that morning.
Any koi purchases may be picked up following the brunch.
The driving trip is about 3 to 3-1/2 hours from the Naperville/Lisle area. The Amana Colonies are close by for shops and restaurants.
For those who want to spend the night, there is a block of rooms at the Comfort Inn & Suites at Cedar Rapids Airport. The hotel information is 710 America Drive, SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, 319-632-2000. The block will be held until July 23rd under MPKS and the rate is $89 plus tax. Rooms are King bed or 2 Queen beds.
Please make your own hotel reservations. Click on “Reserve Your Room Now” which shows the link to the hotel.
If reserving for one night only, when the dates appear, click on August 6th and change to August 7th. It will show one night. Reserve Your Room Now
Please RSVP if you plan on attending call the MPKS voicemail (312) 409-2081 by Thursday July 29th. Also indicate if you are joining us for the dinner and/or brunch.
Hope you can join us!

August 2021 Club Meeting / Local Road Trip
2021-08-21 10:00 - 13:00 | Rotary Botanical Garden, 1455 Palmer Dr, Janesville, WI, 53345
MPKS will have a guided tour of the Rotary Botanical Gardens on Saturday August 21st .
The tour will start at 10:00 AM. The Rotary Garden is located in Janesville, WI. The address is 1455 Palmer Dr, Janesville WI.
The drive is approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes from the Naperville area.
The garden has a koi pond, a beautiful Japanese garden and 24 additional themed gardens.
The cost is $15.00 per person for admission and tour guides.
Please rsvp to Charlene if you plan on attending with the number of attendees.

MPKS Club Picnic August 29th
2021-08-29 12:00 - 17:00 | Andrew Toman Grove, W. 27th and Desplaines Ave, Riverside, IL, 60546, United States
The club picnic is planned for Sunday, August 29th at Andrew Toman Grove, W. 27th & Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside. The picnic site entrance is on Des Plaines and the park is open from dawn to dusk with a pavilion and picnic tables. The park is great for games or just relaxing with friends. Feel free to bring yard games.
Coolers are welcome! This year we are grilling assorted sausages and we ask for side dishes, desserts, or any other nibble you may wish to bring. Lunch will be served at 1:00 PM.
Please RSVP by August 24th, if you plan to attend.
We hope to see you there!

September 2021 Club Meeting
2021-09-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Home Run Inn Pizza, 7521 Lemont Rd, Darien, Ill
Program: Preparing your pond for fall and winter.
Location: Home Run Inn Pizza, 7521 Lemont Rd, Darien IL 60561
Dinner: Pizza, appetizers, salads, and dessert with soft drinks.
Please make dinner reservations by Tuesday, September 14, 2021 by calling the Club’s voice mail at (312) 409-2081 (opt 1) or Email ccebulski@comcast.net. All reservations will be confirmed.
The dinner cost is $24.00 per person which includes tax, tip, and room fee. Dinner starts at 7:00PM. Meeting starts at 8:00PM.
Directions: The restaurant is located in the strip mall, on the South East corner of 75th Street and Lemont Rd. Exit I55 at Lemont Rd and head north for 3 miles. Exit I355 at 75th Street and head east for 5 miles.

October 2021 Club Meeting
2021-10-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Chandler’s, 401 N Roselle, Schaumburg, IL, 60194
Program: A Master of Bonsai, Phil Malhiot will share his experiences as well as display a few of his trees. He will also design another as he speaks. MPKS 2021 Elections will be held at this meeting.
Location: Chandler’s Restaurant, 401 N Roselle, Schaumburg IL.
Dinner: Garden salad, Grilled Herb Chicken, Italian Sausage w/roasted peppers and marinara sauce, Vesuvio Potatoes, Mostaccioli, Seasonal vegetable Medley, and for dessert Vanilla ice cream w/chocolate drizzle. Coffee, Decaf, Hot tea, and Milk are included.
Please make dinner reservations by Tuesday, October 12, 2021 by calling the Club’s voice mail at (312) 409-2081 (opt 1) or Email ccebulski@comcast.net. All reservations will be confirmed.
The dinner cost is $25.00 per person which includes the room fee, tax, and tip. Dinner starts at 7:00PM. Meeting starts at 8:00PM.
NOTE: For those attending the meeting only and not the dinner, there will be a $5 charge to contribute to the cost of the room and speaker costs.
Directions: Major crossroads are Roselle and Higgins. Chandler’s is located in the Schaumburg Country Club. The meeting will be held in the Pebble Beach Room on the second floor. An elevator is available.

November 2021 Holiday Dinner
2021-11-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Clara’s, 6550 Route 53, Woodridge, IL, United States
The last MPKS dinner of the year is the Holiday Dinner on November 21st .
The dinner will be held at Clara’s Restaurant, 6550 S Route 53, Woodridge IL.
The family style dinner will include salad, chicken limone w/primavera vegetables, pasta w/.sausage and peppers, desserts, and includes coffee, tea, and soda. Cash bar.
Please make dinner reservations by Sunday, November 14th by calling the Club’s voice mail at (312) 409-2081 (opt 1) or Email ccebulski@comcast.net.
The dinner cost is $30.00 per person which includes tax, tip, and room fee. Dinner starts at 1:00 PM.
All dinner reservations will be confirmed.
Directions: From I88, Exit Rt 53 and head south approximately 4 miles. Turn right on to Seven Bridges Dr.
From 355, exit 63rd (Hobson Rd), head west to Rt 53, turn right (north). Turn left on to Seven Bridges Dr.
