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Community Calendar

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Find out what to do this week and beyond.

The Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein, Vernon Hills (GLMV) Chamber of Commerce invites business people to attend the following events. Call (847) 680-0750 or visit www.glmvchamber.org

GLMV Networking Group 3x2, 7:30 a.m., first and third Friday of themonth, at Lashen Center, 294 Evergreen Dr., Vernon Hills

GLMV Weekly Thursday Business Interchange Group, 7:30 a.m. at Libertyville Restaurant, 419 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. This informal networking group exchanges business information and referrals. No RSVP required.

GLMV Connect/Network Group, 7:30-9 a.m., first and third Tuesday of the month, at Elly's Restaurant, Routes 45 and 60, Mundelein. (This is a combination of The GLMV Network Group and the GLMV Connect Networking Group).

GLMV Women's Networking Group, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., second Tuesday of the month at White Deer Run, 255 Greggs Landing, Vernon Hills

After Hours Business Mixers: (free), 5:30-7:30 p.m., April at Fisher Mortgage, 333 E. Route 83, Mundelein; April 22, Libertyville Life Storage, 700 E. Park Ave.

Ribbon Cutting, 5 p.m., April 8 at ChiroOne, 149 E. Buckley Rd., Libertyville

Multi Chamber Network Event, "Workforce Professional Development Institute", 7:30-9 a.m., April 16 at GCG Financial, 300 Lakeside Dr., Bannockburn. RSVP by April 13

GLMV Monthly Luncheon, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., April 21, Jimmy's Charhouse, 1413 Peterson Rd., Libertyville

North Shore Women's Conference, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., May 14 at Marriott Lincolnshire. Exhibit and sponsorship opportunities available.

SRACLC Summer Day Camp information is now available. Please visit www.sraclc.org to download registration materials. Camp runs June 21- July 29, Monday-Thursday. Extended care and Friday field trips are also offered. The registration deadline is May 21. Feel free to contact the SRACLC office at (847) 816-4866 for additional information.

The David Adler Music and Arts Center in Libertyville is accepting students for private guitar, voice, piano and violin lessons for students ages 7-adult, any experience level. Our faculty members are degreed in their field and hold lessons weekly. Prices are $28/half-hour for members of the Adler Center or $33/half-hour for non-members. To enroll in lessons, call (847) 367-0707 or visit www.adlercenter.org.

The David Adler Music and Arts Center is accepting enrollment for its summer music, arts and drama day-camp. This camp is for children ages 4-13 years old with full-day and half-day options available. Campers choose their own various music, art and drama classes, so their schedule is suited to their interests. There are two sessions: Session I will run from June 14 - July 2 and Session II will run from July 12 - 30. Sign up for one or for both; students enrolled in both sessions receive a 10 percent discount on one session. Call (847) 367-0707 or visit www.adlercenter.org

Celebration! Childcare offers a new program, Forever Friends, a program that brings children and elders together through activities or experiences at Celebration! Childcare, 29700 N. St. Mary's Road, Libertyville. Call (847) 367-6208.

Christ Lutheran Church and PreSchool in Vernon Hills invites local kindergarten families to join Miss Jayne's Kindergarten Kapers. This new after school session will meet on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from noon - 2:30 p.m. Children will explore science, make crafts and tackle simple cooking activities and include monthly themes as well as group games and music. The class will begin with a sack lunch from home. Contact Beth Sonnenberg at (847) 367-5791 or clcpreschool@aol.com

The Goddard School, the preschool childcare center for children from six weeks to six-years-old, located at 461 W. Townline Road in Vernon Hills is now opened. The new school will offer flexible schedules for children from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Children are encouraged to develop at their own pace in a warm environment supported by a team of dedicated teachers. Interested families can call Ellen or Deborah at (847) 680-1886 to schedule a tour or reach the school at www.goddardschool.com. Parents are also always welcome to just drop in for a tour.

The Boy Scouts of America Crew 273 meets from 7-8 p.m. the first Sunday of each month at Christ Lutheran Church, 595 Deerpath Road, Vernon Hills. Open to all young adults, male and female, ages 14 (and have graduated the eighth grade) through 20. Visit www.neic.org/venturing or e-mail Steve Cerve at stevecerve@comcast.net for more information.

Animal Education and Rescue's We Care! Youth Club meetings feature guest speakers, educational programs and fund-raising activities. The meetings are held from 3-5 p.m., the first Sunday of each month at Care Animal Hospital, 1101 W. Park Ave., Libertyville. Contact Animal Education and Rescue at (847) 816-0831. All events are listed on www.aear.org.

Congregation Or Shalom is accepting school registrations for students aged preschool and above for the 2009-2010 school year. Contact Marcia Cohen at (847) 362-1948.

Celebration! Childcare invites families of Lake County to participate in the Great Sprout Tuck-In Open House from 6-7 p.m., April 7 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 29700 N. St. Mary's Rd. Libertyville in the West Wing Childcare Building. The Great Sprout Tuck-In is a prosocial initiative that extends Sprout's "good night" mission and encourages families to share in the spirit of giving. In partnership with the Pajama Program, a national nonprofit organization, the goal is to help ensure that every child has a good night by donating new bedtime books and cozy pajamas to the Pajama Program. The new pajamas and new books collected by The Great Sprout Tuck-In will go directly to children in need all over the country, including those in foster care who are waiting and hoping to be adopted.

"Understanding Your Children" seminar, presented by Dave Veerman speaker and youth ministry expert, will be held from 6-9 p.m., April 10 at the Evangelical Free Church of Libertyville, 421 W. Austin Ave., Libertyville. Learn important principles for building good relationships with your teens during the teen years. Cost is $15/individual, $20/couple. Call (847) 362-8155.

Lakeview Presbyterian Church will hold a Rummage Sale from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., April 30 and from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., May 1. $3 Bag Sale is from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday.

Congregation Or Shalom will offer a text study with Rabbi Scott Looper, "Bagels and Bible", 10 a.m. Thursday mornings, April 8. "Judaism 201" will be offered Wednesday evening, March 21 taught by Rabbi Looper and Marcia Cohen. Call (847) 362-1948

Marytown Retreat and Conference Center hosts events and retreats at its facility, 1600 West Park Ave., Libertyville. All events require reservations and registration. Call (847) 367-7800, Ext. 225 or visit retreats@marytown.com

Conscious Connection Group, a spiritual study group to increase your awareness of your oneness with God, meets at 5 p.m. on the second and fourth Sunday of the month at 1310 S. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills (corner of Route 45 and Milwaukee Ave.).

Chicago NW Suburban Alumnae Chapter of Delta Delta Delta will meet at 7 p.m., April 13 at a member's home. Program will be on Facebook. All area Tri Deltas are invited whether an Alum Chapter member or not. Call (847) 996-0968.

The Chaverot Group of Hadassah North Shore Chapter will meet at 6:30 p.m., April 21 at the Lakeside Lodge, 3561 Melody St. in Mundelein to hear guest speaker Leon Stein present the topic of "Women and the Holocaust." Contact the North Shore office at (847) 205-1900 or e-mail: northshore@Hadassah.org

The Foresters Lago Branch will hold their next meeting at 7 p.m., April 20 at Community Protestant Church, United Church of Christ, 418 N. Prairie Ave., Mundelein. The public is invited to the attend the membership meeting. Call (800) 828-1540.

The Business Network Group (BNG) meets from 7:30-8:45 a.m. on the second and fourth Friday of the month at Grandma V's Restaurant, corner of Route 176 and 45 in Mundelein. BNG is a networking group that provides members not only with business referrals, but also with an atmosphere of friendship and professional support. Contact Holly at (847) 362-0335 or visit www.bngonline.org .

The National Exchange Club, a service organization across the United States and Puerto Rico is building a new club in the Libertyville, Mundelein, and Vernon Hills area. Most meetings take place at 8 a.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the Administration Building of Libertyville District 70, 1381 Lake Street, Libertyville. Exchange Club members have the opportunity to develop personal and business leadership skills and network with other members while completing service projects that benefit the community. The participating clubs will offer a 90-day trial membership to anyone interested in trying out the Exchange Club. Local members will be available to answer questions about the National Exchange Club and local club activities. Contact Mike Oster at (847) 899-9651.

The Libertyville Lions Club meets the first and third Monday of the month at the Libertyville Civic Center, on Cook Street. Contact Dan Kniola at (847) 816-8458 or Ray Gerard at (847) 327-9932 or visit www.libertyvillelions.org. The Libertyville Lions Club collects used eye glasses, hearing aids, cell phones and ink cartridges all year round. Collection boxes are located in various locations around the Village.

The Auxiliary of Condell Medical Center is seeking new members. Members host fund-raising events, promote special projects and provide educational programs to the community. Call (847) 990-5615.

Networking meeting for women meets from 7:30-8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at Grandma V's Pancake House, 10 E. Maple in Mundelein. The organization provides business information, referrals and support for its members. Call (815) 236-2426.

Snowseekers Ski Club invites families, couples and singles of all ages and abilities to join them at First Presbyterian Church, corner of Maple and Douglas Ave. in Libertyville. The club offers great skiing/snowboarding trips to Midwest and Western ski areas. Visit www.snowseekers.org or call (847) 289-1811.

Libertyville Junior Woman's Club general membership meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month (except for August) at the Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St., Libertyville. Meetings are open to all women interested in getting involved in the community for volunteer and social activities. Contact Suzanne at (847) 680-4764 or visit www.libertyvillejuniors.org.

Nehara Hadassah Couples Bowling League invites you to join them at bowling at 8 p.m. on the fourth Saturday of each month at the Lakeside Lanes, 900 S. Lake in Mundelein. $25/per couple/per month culminating with a banquet and prizes in May. Contact the Hadassah North Shore office at (847) 205-1900, or e-mail: northshore@hadassah.org

Lake County Marine Corps League Detachment is being reactivated. All former or current Marines are welcome to join us as well as Navy Corpsman attached to various Marine Corps units. Meetings are held from 7:30-9 p.m. on the third Monday of the month, at The In-Laws Restaurant, 720 Milwaukee Ave.,, Gurnee. Call Butch Torkelsen at (847) 343-4993 or Bill Gretz of Lake Bluff after 6 p.m. at (847)-334-7388.

Lake County Mothers of Twins and More Club meet the fourth Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Grayslake Middle School in Grayslake, Route 83 and Center Street, just north of Route 120 unless otherwise indicated. Contact (847) 752-8505 with any questions.

Widowed Outreach Network (WON) provides an opportunity to join other widowed men and women to bridge the gap from initial shock and grief to recovery. The group meets from 1:45-3:30 p.m. the fourth Sunday of the month at Allen Conference Center, 700 Garfield, Libertyville (west side of hospital). Call (847) 990-5275 or (847) 367-0087.

Lake County Scrabble Group meets the third Tuesday of the month. Adults, all levels of play are welcome. Visit www.meetup.com/LakeCountyScrabble or call (847) 951-6620 for more information.

IFN Mom's Group invites moms of all ages to join them from 6:30-8 p.m. every third Friday of the month (October - May) to find renewal in a role as a MuslimMom. They are located 1751 O'Plaine Road, Libertyville. Nursery opens at 6 p.m. for children drop-off. Call Nancy (847) 239-4077 or Arshia (847) 672-7664.

Libertyville Chapter of TOPS IL 1711 (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly), a support group meeting at 7 p.m. Mondays at the Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St. For information, call Mary at (847) 548-1075 or Sharon at (847) 682-5835.

Mom to Mom is a group for moms designed to equip and encourage mothers as they share the joys and frustrations of motherhood. They meet from 9-11 a.m. the second and fourth Fridays of each month at Libertyville Covenant Church, 250 S. St. Mary's Road, (847) 362-3308. Childcare is provided. Call the church to register.

Lake County Women's Club is a social club welcoming all area women. For a free newsletter and membership information, call Leppy at (847) 680-7789.

The Libertyville Junior Woman's Club general membership meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month (except for July and August) at the Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St., Libertyville. Contact Suzanne at (847) 680-4764 or visit www.libertyvillejuniors.org.

Lake County Parents Without Partners Chapter 247 invites single, divorced or widowed parents with a living child or children to join the organization. Call (847) 817-5687 or www.info@pwplakecounty.org

Libertyville Chess Club, held at the Civic Center in Libertyville, offers individual chess game instruction for all ages, playing tournaments, game analysis every Saturday from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

The Mundelein Lions Club meets at 7 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of each month, September through June, at the Vernon Hills Golf Course, 291 Evergreen Drive, in Vernon Hills. Call the Golf Course at (847) 680-9310.

The North Lakes Chapter of the Illinois Education Association Retired (IEA-R) teachers meets every second Thursday of the month at In-Laws restaurant on Milwaukee Ave. (Route 21) in Gurnee. Guests are welcome. Call Gene at (847) 362-0305.

Letip of Libertyville, a chapter of Letip International meets from 7:01 to 8:31 a.m. every Wednesday morning at Tranel Financial Group offices, 1509 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Contact Jason Stichauf at (708) 370-3554.

Northwest Illinois Stay-At-home Dads gathers every Tuesday for a play group, monthly for a Dads Night Out and occasionally for other events. For information about where the group meets and what's coming up, contact Jeff Kogan at (847) 477-1417 or jkogan@prodigy.net.

The Mundelein Community Women's Club (MCWC) meets the first Wednesday of each month to plan social and community activities. Call Judy Parriott at (847) 566-5398.

The Libertyville Noon Rotary Club meets at noon every Thursday at Lambs Farm, intersection of I-94 and Route 176, Libertyville. Libertyville. Call John Snow, (847) 816-3438.

The Libertyville Sunrise Rotary meets at 7 a.m. Wednesdays at Lambs Farm in Libertyville. Call Andy Robinson, club president, at (847) 918-9996, or visit www.libertyvillesunriserotaryclub.org.

The Rotary Club of Mundelein-Vernon Hills meets at 12:15 p.m. every Monday at Dover Straits Restaurant on U.S. Route 45 in Mundelein. Guests and prospective members are welcome.

The Mundelein Jaycees is a community service and leadership training organization for young people between the ages of 18 and 39. The next meeting is 7:30 p.m., the fourth Thursday of the month at Century 21 Marketplace, corner of U.S. Routes 45 and 176. Call Sam Valenti at (847) 722-2828 or visit www.mundeleinjaycees.com

The Auxiliary of Condell Medical Center is seeking new members. Members host fund-raising events, promote special projects and provide educational programs to the community. Call (847) 990-5615.

The Newcomers and Neighbors of Libertyville host monthly socials, outings, book club, bunco, dinners or lunches. For information, call Pam at (847) 249-2603 or visit www.newcomersclub.com.

The Kiwanis Club of Libertyville, Mundelein and Vernon Hills meets every Wednesday morning at 7:30 at the Lambs Farm Restaurant, U.S. Route 176 and Interstate 94, in Libertyville. Call Randy Webster at (847) 968-4280 or e-mail rwebster@libertyvillebank.com

Home and Garden Club meets the third Thursday of the month in various members homes. This year's programs cover decorating your home with stenciling, flower show, craft night and more. For information on becoming a member, call Debbie at (847) 247-8847.

Women's Walking Club meets from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday evenings at the Old School Forest Preserve. Park at Shelter A to walk a brisk three miles. Call Wendy Nicholson at (847) 680-1158 or Sandy Kamen Wisniewski at (847) 816-0831.

Woods and Wetlands Group of the Sierra Club meet at 7:15 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at the Vernon Hills Village Hall, 290 Evergreen. Visit illinois.sierraclub.org/w&w or call (847) 680-6437.

Bicycle Club of Lake County meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St. (just south of the library). Social events, meeting and ride information can be obtained by calling the BCLC hot line at (847) 604-0520.

Lake County American Needlepoint Guild meets at the Vernon Area Public Library on Old Half Day Road, west of Milwaukee Avenue and north of U.S. Route 22. Call Dale at (847) 918-7443 or Margaret at (847) 816-7366.

Holy Cross Lutheran Church offers a new knitting and crocheting group meeting from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month at the church. Call the church office at (847) 367-4060.

Lake County Women's Club offers morning coffees, bridge, golf, bowling, and more. For information, call Leppy at (847) 680-7789.

Lake County Chamber Players will host a free Chamber music concert, featuring Borodin String Quartet No. 2, Reicha Woodwind Quintet Op. 88 No. 2, Dixieland music for brass quintet, and Schubert Serenade for violin and guitar at 3 p.m., April 10 at the Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St., Libertyville. Visit lakecountychamberplayers@yahoo.com

The annual Lake County Let's Move Together Arthritis Walk will be held on April 24 at Adler Memorial Park in Libertyville. People are asked to sign up as a team captain, form a team to walk and fundraise or to volunteer on sepcial event committees. Free registration and money turn-in will begin at 8:30 a.m.; step-off at 10 a.m. Call (312) 372-2080 or go to www.chicagoarthritiswalks.org

It's a party every "First Friday" of the month for the 2010 MainStreet from 6-9 p.m. Stroll around the downtown where you may find a guitarist, a working artist, jazz band, wine tasting or any number of fun and entertaining events in the stores.

Santa Maria del Popolo, 123 N. Lake St., Mundelein, hosts Bingo every Monday at their new Parish Center Facility. Doors open at 5 p.m., everyone 18 and older are welcome to play. Early bird game starts at 6:45 p.m.

The Thrift Shop accepts donations of new and gently used items including clothing, jewelry, collectibles, books, linens, toys, tools, electronics, lamps, kitchen wares and more. Donation drop-offs are accepted between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. To learn more, visit www.lambsfarm.org/business/ thriftshop.html

The Lambs Farm horses, sheep and pigs are preparing to welcome the public to the Lambs Farm Farmyard on weekends. The Farmyard, Petting Zoo, Discovery Center and Gift Shop will be open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information on the Farmyard, including prices for memberships and daily entrance, call (847) 990-3760 or visit www.lambsfarm.org.

Cook Memorial:

Cook Memorial Library, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, requires registration for some programs. For information, call (847) 362-2330 or visit www.cooklib.org

The Libertyville-Mundelein Historical Society board members have decided to cancel the traditional summer Sunday tours of the Ansel B. Cook Mansion and Museum located in Cook Park, Libertyville. The safety of visitors and the possible loss of parking availability due to the Cook Library expansion project made this decision necessary.

The Annual Creative Writing Contest is back for its fourth year with a new twist. Cook Library is inviting students in grades four-eight to share their original short stories or poetry for a chance to win a writer's dream prize; being published in Cook Library's very first literary magazine. The magazine will be in the Library's catalog and on its shelves for patrons to check out. All winners will be invited to a special signing party where they will receive their personal copies. Students may submit their best piece of creative writing to their school library or any of the Cook Memorial Public Library facilities by April 8. Entries must include the student's name, address, phone number, grade and school. Only one entry per student. Students must live or go to school in the Cook Memorial Public Library District. Winners will be announced by April 23. Contact Jan Hastings or Heather Beverley at (847)362-2330.

Read, Rave, Rant Book Discussion - morning book discussion group meets at 10 a.m. Wednesdays at the St. Joseph's Formation Center, 112 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. The evening book discussion group meets at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the St. Joseph's Formation Center.

Chocolate Day, 3:30 p.m., April 7 for tweens in grades four-six can just "drop in" and participate in a Taste Test Contest and Candy Bar Identification at the Laschen Community Center, 294 Evergreen Dr., Vernon Hills. Chocolate, of course, is included. No registration required.

Training to be Top Dog, 2 p.m., April 10. Although you'll need to leave your dog at home, feel free to bring the entire family to this dog obedience demonstration in the East Room of the United Methodist Church, 429 Brainerd Ave., Libertyville. Alex Brooks, owner of the Alex Brooks Canine Center and a professional dog trainer, will demonstrate techniques you can try at home to work with an aggressive, timid, or overactive dog. Learn tips for leash training, properly walking a dog and introducing a new dog into the home or to an existing dog. Registration is not required.

Drop-In Storytimes - no registration required:

Petite Pets Storytimes for One-Year-Olds, 9:30 a.m., Tuesdays, April 6-27 at the TLC, 114 N. Millwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Your child will howl and meow for joy with these songs, fingerplays, simple stories, movement, and social interaction.

Do (Rain) Drop In Storytimes for Two-Year-Olds, 9:30 a.m., Wednesdays, April 7-28 at the TLC, 114 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Stories, flannel board rhymes, music activities and a simple craft project will be offered weekly for two-year-olds with a parent or caregiver.

Stormy Weather Storytimes for Three- and Four-Year-Olds, 9:30 a.m., Thursdays, April 8-29 at the TLC, 114 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. April showers bring more time inside to enjoy a great storytime.

It's Pouring Puppets Storytimes for Four- to Six-Year-Olds, 9:30 a.m., Tuesdays, April 6-27, and 1:15 p.m. at the St. Joseph Formation Center, 112 Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Hand puppets, finger puppets, and shadow puppets tell their own stories in this program that includes picture books, activities, and a snack. Create your own puppet to take home too

Raining Cats and Dogs Preschool Storytimes, 10:15 a.m., April 27 at Evergreen Interim Library, 290 Evergreen Dr., Vernon Hills. Preschoolers aged 2 to 6 years can celebrate spring with cheery stories, movement, and fun activities. Younger siblings and caregivers are welcome.

Super Saturday, 10:30 a.m., April 24 at the TLC, 114 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Join us for stories, songs, and crafts designed for kids aged 2-7 years and their favorite adult.

Walk-In Craft Projects, weeks of March 29-April 5; April 11-17, and April 22-26. Look for creative springtime fun for all ages at the Evergreen Interim Library, 290 Evergreen Drive, Vernon Hills and in the Children's Department at the Temporary Library Center (TLC), 114 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville

Teen Programs:

Gaming Unplugged for all teens in grades seven - 12, 4-6 p.m., April 9 in the Bolander Building, 625 W. Winchester Rd., Libertyville. We'll bring in our favorite board games, and you can decide what to play. Snacks and drinks will be served.

Unnamed Anime & Manga Club for teens in grades seven - 12, 4-6 p.m., April 16 at the Bolander Building, 625 W. Wincheser Rd., Libertyville. Bring their favorite anime DVD, and we'll vote to determine which one we'll watch. There will be prizes and Pocky too.

Teen Sushi Party, 4-6 p.m., April 30 for grades seven - 12 at Bolander Building, 625 W. Winchester Rd., Libertyville. We'll be making Candy Sushi as well as sampling some real sushi.

Adult Programs:

The Brass Ambassadors from the Great Lakes Naval Station, 1 p.m., April 7 at the Libertyville Civic Center, Room C. This quartet is comprised of five talented musicians who have performed a variety of classical, dixieland, and march arrangements throughout the Midwest. Registration required, (847)362-2330 or webres.cooklib.org.

Spring Author Series, 7 p.m., April 8 at the Libertyville Civic Center, Room C. Fern Schumer Chapman, author of Motherland will talk about her new book Is It Day or Night? Book groups are especially welcome and encouraged to attend! Registration required, (847) 362-2330 or webres.cooklib.org.

Riveting Rio, 7 p.m., April 22 at Libertyville Civic Center, Room C. Join Bill Helmuth, world traveler and a former director for Time-Life Books will take us all on an exciting journey of the many wonders in and around this colorful and curious city. Registration required, (847)362-2330 or webres.cooklib.org.

Genealogy After Hours, 6-10 p.m., April 16 at The Temporary Library Center, 114 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Join us and enjoy four hours of uninterrupted genealogy research. This session is limited to 10 participants. Registration required, (847) 362-2330 or webres.cooklib.org.

Librarians Love Books! Watch for librarians' favorites on display at all Cook Library facilities during National Library Week, April 11 - 17. Pick up our list of reading recommendations and enter your name in our drawing every time you visit the library. If your name is pulled, you'll win a new book.

Picking the Winners at 4:15 p.m., April 13 at Petranek's Pharmacy Community Room, 426 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, come and hear about winners of the Sydney Taylor Award, given each year to excellent books with Jewish content. Debbie Colodny will share great books for grades K-eight and let you in on some of the secrets of choosing the winners. Award winning books will be available for checkout.

Wimpy Kids Can Write, 4:15 p.m., April 15 for kids in grades three and above. Are you feeling wimpy? Release your inner wimp and join us for an afternoon of fun at the Laschen Community Center, 294 Evergreen Drive, Vernon Hills. We'll create our own Wimpy Kid journals, explore the fine art of stick figure drawing, and write some laugh-out-loud stories ourselves.

Get Looney with the Library!

April is National Humor Month, 2 p.m., April 17 at the Sullivan Community Center, 635 N. Aspen Dr., Vernon Hills. Hear what certified Laughter Leader Susan Voigt has to say about the feel-good effects of happy thoughts and laughter. Combine simple laughter games with gentle yoga breathing to try the newest thing - Laughter Yoga! Try the Milk-Shake Laugh, Roller-Coaster Laugh, Ants-In-My-Pants Laugh, and more. In this highly participative workshop for families with children age 3 and above. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Fremont:

Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. All programs are free. Registration is required for some programs. Call (847) 566-0702 or visit www.fremontlibrary.org.

Scrabble for Adults 6:30-8:30 p.m., the first Tuesday of each month. Playing boards are provided. All levels of players are welcome.

Free one-on-one computer tutoring for adults will be held at 3 and 4 p.m. every Thursday. Tutors will teach information ranging from basic computing and how to buy a computer to intermediate Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Patrons are limited to one session per week. Call Adult Service Desk, (847) 918-3206.

Three music-and-dance "Jam" programs: Baby Jam, 9:45 and 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays for ages 6 months through 2 years with an adult; Family Jam, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays for ages 6 months through 5 years with an adult; Preschool Jam, 9:45 and 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, for 3-5-year-olds with an adult. Siblings are welcome at all "Jams," and parents are asked to choose one "Jam" per child.

LIBERTYVILLE

Libertyville Parks and Recreation Department is accepting registration for programs. Programs are held at the Libertyville Sports Complex, 1950 N. Highway 45, Libertyville. Call (847) 918-7275. Registration forms for GLSA clinics and programs can be found at www.glsa.org or at the GLSA office, 1860 W. Winchester Road., Suite 204, Libertyville. Visit www.libertyville.com or (847) 367-7054

Adult Softball Leagues: Register now adult softball leagues. Twelve-inch, 14-inch CoRec and 16-inch leagues are offered. Leagues run the week of April 18-Aug. 13. Fee for the 12-game season is $580 res./$640 non. res. Visit www.libertyville.com/adultathletics or contact Scott Jenkins at (847) 367-7054.

Adult Flag Football League: Register now for adult flag football league. The league runs April 6 - June 15. All games are played on Tuesdays at the Libertyville Sports Complex. The registration fee for the 10-game season is $600 res./$650 non. res. Visit www.libertyville.com/adultathletics or contact Scott Jenkins at (847) 367-7054.

Sponsor a picnic table and dedication plaque for the LTSC Complex for $200. Twenty-two tables are available for sponsorship. Donation forms are available at www.glsa.org.

MUNDELEIN

The Mundelein Park and Recreation District, 1401 N. Midlothian Road. For information or to register, call (847) 566-0650. Registration forms are accepted via drop off, mail or fax to (847) 566-8557. The following are programs offered:

Free Spring Egg Hunt for families with children ages 1-6 years old, 10 a.m., April 2 at Keith Mione Community Park, 1401 N. Midlothian Rd. Bring a basket and camera for bunny photos. Adult supervision is required. Rain date is April 3.

Barefoot Bay and Diamond Lake Beach Early Bird discounted season passes are on sale through April 9. Individual, senior and family passes are available with special rates for Mundelein residents. Passes can be purchased Monday-Friday at the Mundelein Community Center, 1401 N. Midlothian Road.

Affordable Discovery (ages 5 to 8) and Explorer (ages 9 to 12) day camps are now open for registration at the Mundelein Park District. For camp dates, more information, or to register, call (847)566-0650, stop by the Mundelein Community Center on Midlothian Road, or visit www.mundeleinparks.org.

Park View Party Packages - The Mundelein Park District introduces party packages. Parties are held in the Mundelein Community Center and are hosted by supervisors. Call Laura at (847) 566-0650, ext. 39 for more information.

Weight Watchers meets from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday evenings and Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. at the Mundelein Community Center, 1401 N. Midlothian Road, between Route 176 and Winchester Road, in Mundelein.

Multi-Purpose Activity Center for adults ages 50 and older offers a variety of year-round activities, special events, fitness programs, day trips and health and wellness. Open weekdays, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Call (847) 566-4790.

Make a big splash with open and family swim, lap lane workouts, water aerobics and swim lessons for all levels/ages. Daily swim passes are available with fees starting at $4/kids and $5/adults ($8/$6 for non-residents). Ages two and under are free with adult fee. Or, try a daily Ultimate Pass for an entire workout -- open gym, track, pool and fitness areas, starting at $12 for adults ($17 non-residents)

VERNON HILLS

Vernon Hills Park District program registration may be completed online at www.vhparkdistrict.com, mail-in or drop off at Sullivan Center, 635 N. Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills, or faxed to (847) 996-6801. For information, call (847) 996-6933.

Little Learners Preschool is a nine-month education program for 2-5 year olds. Preschool programs are offered for 2-5 year olds with optional before and after preschool programs to compliment the children's learning experience. Call Gail Herrmann, Early Childhood Supervisor, at (847) 996-6808 for availability of classes.

Nike and SWALCO (Solid Waste Agency of Lake County) have partnered to bring Nike's Reuse-A-Shoe Program to Lake County. Reuse-A-Shoe collects worn-out athletic shoes of any brand. A collection box for used athletic shoes is located in the Sullivan Community Center, 635 N. Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills. No metal parts including grommets or cleats will be allowed. No dress shoes, sandals, boots, water "socks" or flip flops are acceptable. For more information, visit www.co.lake.il.us/swalco/programs/shoes.asp.

Adult Basketball League for ages 18 and older, are invited to join one of three adult basketball leagues, depending on skill level. Information packets are available at the Sullivan Center. League play is held at the Sullivan Community Center and/or local schools. Tuesdays and/or Thursdays; R/NR $625 team/$675 team.

Open Table Tennis Play is offered from 6-9 p.m. to all skill levels every Tuesday and Friday at the Sullivan Community Center. The drop-in fee is $5. No registration is required.

Table Tennis Club is a drop-in program for all ages and skill levels on Fridays and Tuesdays. Participants will have the ability to play table tennis from 6-9 p.m. at the Sullivan Community Center.

Family Aquatic Center Season Passes - Vernon Hills residents and non-residents may purchase an aquatic season pass through April 30 and save 10 percent off the regular cost! Passes may be purchased at the Sullivan Community Center. Opening day is May 29.

Picnic Shelter Permits are available at the Sullivan Community Center. Six District parks have picnic shelters available for rental with maximum capacities ranging from 96-150 people.

The 9th Annual Loop the Lakes 5K Run/Walk will being at 9 a.m., April 24 at the Century Park Boat Dock shelter located north of Route 60 on Lakeview Parkway. The event fee includes a race shirt, refreshments and awards for the top two male and female race finishers in each age category. Check-in is at the Boat Dock shelter from 7:30-8:45 a.m. where race packets will be distributed. When using the Spring/Summer Registration form to enroll, include your T-shirt size. Registrations are also accepted at www.signmeupsports.com. Registration fee is $20 through April 16, $25 April 17-race day.

Mother's Day Essay Contest - Here's your chance to tell your mom how much you love her and possibly win an award. Write an essay in less than 200 words describing why your mom is so special. One winner will be chosen for 5-8 year olds and another for 9-12 year olds. Moms will receive a $25 gift certificate to an area restaurant of her choice and be presented with her child's essay. Entries must be turned in by 5 p.m., April 30 at the Sullivan Community Center and include the child's first and last name, birthday, address, and phone number. Essays don't need to be typed, but they do need to be legible. All entries are subject to being printed in a local newspaper as well as posted on the Vernon Hills Park District website. Addresses and phone numbers will not be printed. Call (847) 996-6800 with questions.

Nerf Football Clinic - Learn football from athletes who have played on a collegiate or semi-professional level. This high-energy non-contact football clinic, presented by On-the-Go Sports, teaches the fundamentals of football to kids in grades one-six. Class will be held on Saturdays, April 10-May 15 at 10 a.m. (grades one-two) and at 11 a.m. (grades three-six) at Hawthorn Middle School North. Fee: $105

Promising Picassos for children, ages 4-6 years old, will learn to draw, and work on fine motor development and organizational skills. Class will be held at 4:40 p.m., Thursdays, April 15-May 6 at the Sullivan Community Center. All materials are supplied. R/NR fee: $42/53

Girls Lacrosse Leagues for girls in grades three-eight will learn the rules of lacrosse, active teamwork, sportsmanship and fostering personal development in a respectful environment led by positive coaching. Practices will one day per week for 1-1/2 hours beginning April 19- June 6. Games will be played on Sunday afternoons. Practice locations and schedules will be posted on www.iglax.org. Each player must have goggles, a stick and a mouth guard for practices and games. Fee: $155

Cheerleading & Poms for girls in grades kindergarten through fifth grade. Classes will be held Mondays, April 5-May 24 at the Deerpath Center. We'll work on individual skills and techniques as well as group skills. The last class will feature a demonstration in front of family and friends. Poms are provided. Kindergarten students meet at 4:15 p.m. or 5:15 p.m., grade one meets at 5:15 p.m. and grades one-five meet at 6:15 p.m. R/NR fee: $62/78

Clay Monet Mother's Day Handprint Plate, 6 p.m., April 26 in the Sullivan Community Center. Clay Monet will help transform a flowerpot into a beautiful gift just for mom. Pieces will be fired off-site and returned in one week to the Park District for pick-up. This class is for children, ages 4 and older. Participants under 8 years old must have a parent present. R/NR fee: $26/33

Magic Class Children ages 5-14 years old will amaze friends and family with mind-reading and tricks using playing cards, ropes and coins. Each participant will take home a magic kit. Class will be held April 27 in the Sullivan Community Center. Children, ages 5-8, will meet at 6:30 p.m., 8-14 year olds will meet at 7:30 p.m. R/NR fee: $19/$24

Beginning Ballroom Dancing, 7 p.m., Fridays, April 9-June 11 at the Sullivan Community Center. You'll learn to Fox Trot, Waltz, Cha-Cha, Swing, Tango, and Rhumba! Partners are required for this class. Call Kelly at (847) 996-6805 if you are a single male or female that would like to be paired up. Fee is per person. Loose, comfy clothes and leather soled shoes are required for this class. Fee: $75

Adult Softball Leagues Registration is still open. The season runs May 10 - mid August. Co-ed 14-inch and Men's 12-inch leagues are offered. Leagues are limited to eight teams playing a 10-game regular season, with the top four advancing to a post-season tournament. League champions will receive a cash award. Information packets are available at the Sullivan Community Center. Games will be played at the Vernon Hills Athletic Complex and/or Deerpath Park. Informational packets are available online at www.vhparkdistrict.org or at the Sullivan Community Center.

Adult Co-Rec Sand Volleyball League Registration is still open. The seasonruns June 3 - late August. The 6-on-6 co-ed league is limited to eight teams, playing an eight game regular season and a single elimination end of season tournament. League champions will receive a cash award. Information packets are available at the Sullivan Community Center or online at www.vhparkdistrict.org. Games will be on Thursdays at 6:15 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. at the Hartmann Park sand volleyball courts. R/NR team fee: $300 /$350

Tree donations - Residents and neighbors can honor a special person or commemorate a birthday or anniversary by donating a tree in a District park. Trees are sold at cost, with prices ranging from $225-$475 depending on the type of species selected which include shade trees and evergreens. Trees can be personalized with a bronze plaque, which is also sold at cost. The Tree & Bench Donation order form can be found online at www.vhparkdistrict.org or at the Park District Community Centers. Call Cheryl Baron at (847) 996-6933.

Bench donations - For those who like to walk in the parks, a bench donation might seem especially appropriate. The District has a park bench that will complement any of its parks. Benches may be purchased for donation at a cost of $700, and personalized with a bronze plaque similar to the tree donation plaques. Prices for plaques start at $70. The Tree & Bench Donation order form can be found online at www.vhparkdistrict.org or at the Park District Community Centers. For more information, call Cheryl Baron at (847) 996-6933.

Libertyville Senior Center offers activities, parties and trips. For information or reservations, call (847) 247-7659.

Activities/Programs:

AARP Free Tax Service, April 7-14, AARP tax sepcialists will be on hand to help you complete your income tax forms. Appointments required, (847) 247-7659.

Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption Outreach, 10-11 a.m., April 13. Help will be available to assist residents in completing the 2010 applications for taxes payable in 2011.

Blood Pressure Test, 1 p.m., April 14 (free)

Foot Clinic, April 20 bring two towels and one washcloth. Appointment required .

Lake Forest Care Coach, 10 a.m., April 27. Sign-up sheet available at 9:30 a.m.

Canasta, 1 p.m., April 1 and April 15

First Friday Movie, 9:45 a.m., April 9, "Gilda"

Library Program, 1 p.m., April 7 - The Brass Ambassadors/Great Lakes Naval Quintet

Assured Healthcare Bingo & Lunch, April 16 - noon lunch, free Bingo 1 p.m. Sign up in advance.

"The Drowsy Chaperone," noon, May 26; $30 for 55-plus. Register and pay by April 21, (847) 247-7659.

April Birthday Bash will take place on April 12 at the Libertyville Senior Center, 135 W. Church St., Libertyville. Lunch is at noon followed by dancing to the 'Live Music' of the Ron Barron trio from 1 - 3 p.m. The cost is $6 for Lunch and Dance Party; $2 for Dance Party only. A special birthday dessert is included. Lunch reservations and payment must be made by April 5. Call the Senior Center at (847) 247-7659.

Seniors are invited to a Spring Fling Dance Party on April 21 at the Libertyville Senior Center, 135 W. Church St., Libertyville. Lunch is at noon followed by dancing to 'Live Music' from 1 - 3 p.m. The cost is $6. Reservations and payment must be made by April 14. Call the Senior Center at (847) 247-7659.

AARP Free Tax Service, Monday and Wednesday, through April 14. Appointments required.

The Bereavement Committee of Santa Maria del Popolo in Mundelein is offering a nine-week support session to all adults who have lost a loved one and are struggling with grief and loss. All facilitators are Archdiocesan trained in this Christian ministry. First meeting is at 7:30 p.m., April 8. Call Stephanie at (847) 949-8597 or Maura (847) 566-0945

Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter offers a free ongoing drop-in grief support group on the second and fourth Thursday of the month from 10-11:30 a.m. at 904B S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Call (847) 467-7423.

Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group meets from 7-9 p.m., on the second Wednesday of every month at Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St., Libertyville. For anyone who has MS, or lives with, is a caregiver, a friend, or neighbor of someone who has MS, join us for positive, practical and educational conversation about your life or someone in your life with MS. Speakers include neurologists, physical therapists, legislators, MS experts and people like you. Call Kendra Saeman at (847) 855-9656.

Support Group for Adoptive Families will be offered by Celeberation! Childcare Center to lend support to community families during the adoption transition. Call (847) 367-4060.

Helping Children Heal From the Hurt of Divorce, a special place for kids ages 5-12 to find help and healing. Our DC4Kids group combines games, crafts, activities, music and videos to create a fun atmosphere where children feel comfortable and accepted and they will find joy and hope built on God's love. DivorceCare for adults is run simultaneously. The group meets from 4:45-6:45 p.m., Sundays at Crossroads Church, 1350 State Route 137, Grayslake. Call (847) 362-7120 or e-mail divorce-support@hotmail.com to register.

Depressed Anonymous, a 12-step meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. every Thursday evening at New Hope Christian Fellowship, 1401 S. Lake St., Mundelein, across from Consumers Credit Union. Call (847) 219-2577 or e-mail LakeCountyDA@gmail.com. Web site: www.depressedanon.com.

MS Support Group meets from 7 to 9 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month. Meetings are held at the Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church, Libertyville. For further information, call (847) 680-7841.

Hearts And Minds In Christ (HAMIC) is a Lake County homeschooling support group for families who incorporate their faith in Jesus with their educational endeavors. We meet from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. weekly on Fridays in Mundelein. Call Liz at (847) 529-4946 for more information or visit www.hamic-christianhomeschool-il.com.

Conscious Connection Group is a spiritual study group to increase your awareness of your oneness with God meeting at 5 p.m. on the first and third Sunday of the month at Jonathan's Portrait Studio, 1310 S. Milwaukee Rd., Vernon Hills. Call (847) 845-8818.

People affected by ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) are invited to attend the Les Turner ALS Foundation's professionally led monthly support group meetings the first Tuesday evening of the month at Marytown Retreat and Conference Center, 1600 West Park Ave., Libertyville. Contact Claire Owen at (847) 679-3311 or cowen@lesturnerals.org.

Women's Support Group - Achieving balance and happiness has ongoing Thursday evening and Friday morning sessions, 7:30-9 p.m. Thursdays, or 10:30 a.m.-noon Fridays. (Friday morning session is a repeat of Thursday evening session). Holbrook Center for Counseling and Psychotherapy, 998 E. Maple St., Mundelein (on the grounds of St. Mary of the Lake University, across the street from Carmel Catholic High School). For information, call (847) 566-5158.

Condell Medical Center offers an ongoing drop-in cancer support group that meets at 10 a.m. Wednesdays in the patient lounge on the fourth floor (north unit) at the hospital, 801 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. For information, call (847) 990-5199.

Cardiac Support Group for women with cardiac disease, hosted by local resident and heart patient, Debbie Dunn, a national WomenHeart spokesperson and speaker for the American Heart Association. Meetings take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the last Tuesday of the month in Condell's Day Center Solarium, 700 Garfield Ave., Libertyville.

Just for Teens Program Presenter - Y-ME Illinois, an affiliate of Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization, offers an early detection program for high school senior girls. All training materials are provided. For information, call Patty Jacobs at (708) 386-6179 or visit www.y-me.org/illinois.

Tourette Connection provides resources, education and socializing for anyone whose life is touched by Tourette's. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at the Libertyville Covenant Church (U.S. Route 176 and St. Mary's Road) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Children are welcome to attend. Call Maureen at (847) 690-5061 or Shari (847) 549-7810.

Special Delivery MOMs, a support group for mothers with, or expecting, twins or triplets meets at 7:30 p.m., the second Thursday of each month at St. Andrew's Church, 10 S. Lake St., Mundelein. Visit www.specialdeliverymoms.org or call (847) 821-7998.

Club M.O.M. (Meeting Other Mothers) meets from 9 to 11 a.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at First Presbyterian Church, corner of West Maple and Douglas Avenues, Libertyville. Childcare is provided. For information, visit www.firstpreslibertyville.org or call the church office, (847) 362-2174.

Willow House is a non-profit organization that provides support for grieving children, teens, young adults and their families. Groups are held monthly in Arlington Heights and Libertyville. Call (847) 940-0779 for information or to register.

Moms in Touch International Prayer Groups are available for every school in Libertyville (public and parochial), and for every child from kindergarten through college and career. For information, call Nancy Telling at (847) 367-1524.

Miscarriage, stillbirth, or death support group for those who have experienced a lost pregnancy or loss of a baby at age one or younger. The group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month in the New Life Meeting Room on the second floor, off the hospital's main entrance. Contact Bereavement Coordinator Lori Adams at (847) 990-5407. There is no cost to participate.

Kids Who Care support group, for children ages 6 to 12, who have a family member with a chronic or life-threatening illness, provides a supportive framework of professionals and peers in which to express feelings and concerns and develop coping skills. Contact Youth and Family Counseling, Karen Welsh, at (847) 367-5991 for information.

Multiple Choice Mothers of Multiples Club, a support group for parents of multiples and those expecting multiples, meets the second Wednesday of each month in a members home. Call (847) 634-9123 or (847) 520-1591.

Alcoholics Anonymous welcome all with a drinking problem to their regular meeting held at 7 p.m., Fridays, at St. Lawrence Episcopal Church, 125 W. Church St., Libertyville. Parking and entrance is in the back of the church. Contact Jack at (847) 845-6829 or Janet at (847) 921-4227.

The Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago sponsors a monthly Vernon Hills Support Group for parents of children with epilepsy. The group meets at 9:30 a.m. on the first Tuesday of each month in the Deerpath Room of the Larry Laschen Community Center, 294 Evergreen Drive, Vernon Hills. Call Jessica Parker at (800) 273-6027, Ext. 143.

Depressive and Manic Depressive Association of Libertyville, an independent affiliate of National DMDA will meet at 7 p.m., Thursdays, at St. Lawrence Episcopal Church. Contact John P. for information at (847) 336-8346.

Family Circle sponsors programs for parents of young children to age 6. Drop-In is open from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday mornings at the First Presbyterian Church, 219 W. Maple, Libertyville. Contact Sarah Christian, director, at (847) 367-5991, Ext. 14, for information.

The Illinois Carol Fisher Chapter of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America, Inc., sponsors the Lake County Support Group for patients and families of those suffering from Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. This support group meets at 7:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month at the Condell Conference Center, 201 S. Milwaukee, in Libertyville in the Adult Day Care Room. Contact Aaron at (414) 697-9381

Paradise Club, a discussion group for people who want to explore alcohol and/or drug use in their lives, meets from 6 to 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month at the Lake County Center for Independent Living, 706 E. Hawley St., Mundelein. Call facilitators Wendie and Mike at (847) 949-4440 V/TTY.

Staying Afloat, a Caregivers Therapy Group for those who care for a loved one who is disabled or whose illness is prolonged. Weekly meetings are offered. Call Margaret Moore, (847) 390-9145 or Sharon Zima, (847) 299-6311.

Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA) support group meets at 7 p.m., Mondays, at the St. Lawrence Episcopal Church, 125 W. Church St., Libertyville. All adult members of alcoholic and dysfunctional families are welcome. Park behind the church and use the rear doors.

Hopeful Moms a Christian support group for women who are experiencing infertility meets the first Tuesday of each month in the Mundelein/Libertyville area. Contact Julie Ragland at (847) 487-9187.

T.G.I.F. Al-Anon meets at 7:30 p.m. Fridays the Community Protestant Church, 418 N. Prairie St. and Hawley. Free child care is available. All ages are welcome. The Tuesday Night Al-Anon meets at 7:30 p.m., at the St. Lawrence Episcopal Church, 125 Church St., Libertyville.

Al-Anon Family Groups (for relatives and friends of alcoholics) meetings are available seven days a week in Lake County. Call (847)680-4640 or www.NIAFG.org.

Alateen support group for pre-teens and teens whose lives are touched by the family disease of alcoholism, meets from 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesday evenings at St. Lawrence Episcopal Church, 125 Church St., Libertyville (entrance in rear of church). Call (847) 680-4640.

The Lake County Home Day Care Network meets on the third Tuesdays at the Community Protestant Church, 418 N. Prairie, Mundelein. The organization supports and mentors family child care providers. Call Jeanne or Betsy at (847) 566-9841.

The La Leche League Chapters of Libertyville P.M., Libertyville A.M. and the Grayslake/Lindenhurst meet monthly. The Buffalo Grove-Vernon area meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second Mondays. For information, call (847) 537-3083 or (847) 634-8263.

Winchester House Adult Day Care Program is designed to provide a supportive, safe environment, which will encourage independence. Activities will be provided and based on individual interest and ability. Call Quimby Wysokins at (847) 377-7227.

Ongoing Breast Cancer Support Group meeting, 1-2:30 p.m., every third Friday of the month at Condell's Intergenerational Day Center's solarium in the Allen Conference Center, 700 Garfield Ave., Libertyville. For information, call (847) 990-5818.


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Regulation outlining religious exemption guidelines on hold

Posted: 01 Apr 2010 03:09 AM PDT

Board to wait on attorney general

Regulation outlining religious exemption guidelines on hold

By M.K. Luther - mkluther@nvdaily.com

FRONT ROYAL -- Following the suspension of a recently passed regulation on religious exemption from compulsory attendance, the Warren County School Board is waiting for an opinion from the attorney general before taking any further action, according to school officials.

The board approved a regulation on March 11 outlining guidelines for the request and approval of religious exemptions.

Under the draft regulation, parents requesting an exemption would be required to submit a letter to the board, including an explanation of the religious beliefs and why state-approved alternatives, such as homeschooling, do not satisfy the family's needs. According to the regulation, the board also could consider how the parents' beliefs compared with other members of their religion and "whether the belief is merely a social response to changing times."

The Home School Legal Defense Association, a homeschool advocacy group based in Purcellville, issued an e-mail alert dated March 24 about the Warren County regulation. The alert called for members to contact the board and ask for the suspension of the regulation and the creation of a task force -- with homeschool parents -- to draft "a consensus policy."

According to Virginia state code, a school board can excuse from compulsory attendance "any pupil who, together with his parents, by reason of 'bona fide religious training or belief,' is conscientiously opposed to attendance at school."

The association did not respond to a request for comment, but posted a release on its Web site commending the board for the suspension.

After a barrage of complaints from concerned parents and conducting her own research, Board member Kimberly Athey requested the regulation be suspended during last Thursday's work session. Athey also requested that the board seek an opinion from Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli on the legality of the regulation.

Athey said many of the parents who contacted her already had approved religious exemptions, and were worried about "the risk that this policy may pose to them in being able to maintain" the religious exemption status.

Athey said that while the religious exemption law and homeschool law are "two distinct statutes," many parents believed the now-suspended religious exemption regulation could affect all parents who wish to exercise their rights regarding a child's education.

"Both of the communities are concerned about having their options restricted," Athey said. "Their concerns are that a board may refuse [a request] under this regulation."

"When the School Board decided to pass policy that seemed to contradict established judicial precedent and home schooling statutes in Virginia it definitely was a concern for me," parent Michelle Bodoh stated in a Tuesday e-mail. "Even though I am not registered under the religious exemption clause, I do educate my children at home. I was concerned that if the School Board could arbitrarily change Virginia statutes in [that] regard, what else might they change in regards to home education?"

The board will meet again on April 8 at 7 p.m. at the Warren County Government Center.

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