Workshop 88 is a hackerspace (also know as a makerspace) located in Chicago’s western suburbs. Focused on science, technology, mechanics, culture and the digital arts we offer a space were people with diverse backgrounds can socialize, collaborate and learn. Through shared resources, knowledge and ideas we strive to create a space that promotes community and learning. Workshop 88 is located in 481 N Main St. Rear Building Unit B, in downtown Glen Ellyn, IL. If you are interested in learning mor …

The crafty beavers are a group of women who are crafting for a cause. Once a month learn how to make fun, eco friendly arts and crafts and take home your crafty keepsake. Network and get to know your newly made friends. Join us as we discuss causes and organizations that tear at our hearts strings and donate not just money and tangibles, but time. Interested? For $20 per person each month we can get items together for the crafts (trying to keep it under $5 per person for a craft) and have plent …

This is an ongoing group that needs new members. We are foodies and we love to cook and entertain and this group gives us the opportunity to do all three. We meet once a month, on a Sunday, for dinner, and we take turns hosting the dinner at our homes. We have had many inventive themes to spark our creative food thoughts. The hostess makes the main course and provides beverages - everyone else brings something: appetizers, side dishes, dessert. The dinners are always delicious.  If you like to c …