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• CGCC Family Game Night at The Parched Pug

  • When
    September 07, 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    The Parched Pug, 1590 Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville

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  Come meet with other parents and kids to talk and play games during our monthly Family Game Night! Games are free on Sundays and choose any of the games from 200+ board game library. Join us at The Parched Pug in Libertyville for food, drinks, and games while the parents connect, and the kids enjoy time together playing games.

  Please register so that we can reserve adequate space for the group. This event is "free" as everyone will pay their own bill at the end of the evening. There are no drop offs and a parent or guardian must accompany their child during the length of the event.  If your plans change after registration, please kindly respond to the confirmation email so we can adjust our arrangements.

  Please note that by attending this event, you confirm that you will assume all the risk to yourself and your family related to coronavirus.

  The Parched Pug: An Upscale Gastropub & Gamery in Libertyville, IL
  

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• CGCC Parent Support Dinner Naperville/Aurora

  • When
    September 10, 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Cheesecake Factory, 428 S State Rt 59, Naperville, IL 60540

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  Come meet with other parents of bright, complex kids to share your parenting journeys and provide support to each other. Join us at The Cheesecake Factory for dinner, snacks, or just have something to drink while we connect and enjoy our time together.

  Please register so that we can reserve adequate space for the group. This event is "free" as everyone will pay their own bill at the end of the evening. If your plans change after registration, please kindly respond to the confirmation email so we can adjust our arrangements.

  Please note that by attending this event, you confirm that you will assume all the risk to yourself and your family related to coronavirus.

  
  

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• Walking the Journey of Parenting Bright, Complex Kids

  • When
    September 17, 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Come share your journey with other parents in this monthly discussion group facilitated by CGCC Board members.

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• Advocacy for Advanced Learners

  • When
    September 25, 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  How can you make a difference for advanced learners, both your own and all of Illinois' students with advanced learning needs? Pam Shaw, CGCC Treasurer and President and Policy and Advocacy Committee Co-Chair for the Illinois Association for Gifted Children, will give an overview of how you can advocate at the school, district, state, and national levels.

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• CGCC Family Game Night at The Parched Pug

  • When
    October 05, 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    The Parched Pug, 1590 Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville

  Register

  Come meet with other parents and kids to talk and play games during our monthly Family Game Night! Games are free on Sundays and choose any of the games from 200+ board game library. Join us at The Parched Pug in Libertyville for food, drinks, and games while the parents connect, and the kids enjoy time together playing games.

  Please register so that we can reserve adequate space for the group. This event is "free" as everyone will pay their own bill at the end of the evening. There are no drop offs and a parent or guardian must accompany their child during the length of the event.  If your plans change after registration, please kindly respond to the confirmation email so we can adjust our arrangements.

  Please note that by attending this event, you confirm that you will assume all the risk to yourself and your family related to coronavirus.

  The Parched Pug: An Upscale Gastropub & Gamery in Libertyville, IL
  

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• CGCC Parent Support Dinner Naperville/Aurora

  • When
    October 16, 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Two Brothers Roundhouse 205 N Broadway St, Aurora, IL

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  Come meet with other parents of bright, complex kids to share your parenting journeys and provide support to each other. Join us at Two Brothers Roundhouse for dinner, snacks, or just have something to drink while we connect and enjoy our time together.

  Please register so that we can reserve adequate space for the group. This event is "free" as everyone will pay their own bill at the end of the evening. If your plans change after registration, please kindly respond to the confirmation email so we can adjust our arrangements.

  Please note that by attending this event, you confirm that you will assume all the risk to yourself and your family related to coronavirus.

  
  

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• Walking the Journey of Parenting Bright, Complex Kids

  • When
    October 22, 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Come share your journey with other parents in this monthly discussion group facilitated by CGCC Board members.

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• Walking the Journey of Parenting Bright, Complex Kids

  • When
    November 19, 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Come share your journey with other parents in this monthly discussion group facilitated by CGCC Board members.

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• Walking the Journey of Parenting Bright, Complex Kids

  • When
    December 10, 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Come share your journey with other parents in this monthly discussion group facilitated by CGCC Board members.

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• CGCC Parent Support Dinner Naperville/Aurora/Wheaton

  • When
    January 14, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Adelle's Kitchen, 535 West Liberty Dr, Wheaton, IL

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  Come meet with other parents of bright, complex kids to share your parenting journeys and provide support to each other. Join us at Adelle's Modern Kitchen for dinner, snacks, or just have something to drink while we connect and enjoy our time together.

  Please register so that we can reserve adequate space for the group. This event is "free" as everyone will pay their own bill at the end of the evening. If your plans change after registration, please kindly respond to the confirmation email so we can adjust our arrangements.

  Please note that by attending this event, you confirm that you will assume all the risk to yourself and your family related to coronavirus.

  
  

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