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| JAMELIA WORRIES OVER U.K. HOMESCHOOLING Posted: 20 May 2010 04:55 AM PDT
British R and B star JAMELIA has called for more "stringent checks" for parents who homeschool their kids in the U.K., admitting she has never been monitored by education authorities.
In 2008, the singer decided to remove her eldest daughter Teja, now nine, from the British school system so she could personally tutor the youngster at home. She now gives lessons to her youngest daughter, four-year-old Tiana, as well - but reveals officials have never dropped in to check up on the girls' progress. She tells Britain's Hello! magazine, "I had to tell the school I was taking Teja out of mainstream eduction and they informed the local authority, but there has been no monitoring. That surprised and slightly worried me. I'd prefer more stringent checks as it could easily be abused." But Jamelia is convinced homeschooling is the best option for her family, especially in light of her divorce from soccer star Darren Byfield last year (09). She adds, "Sending them to school while I was going through my recent divorce would have been terrible for them, especially with me being in the public eye. I've been able to protect them, as they have me... Being at such close quarters with them, they're coming to terms with it (the divorce) much better than they would otherwise have done." --IANS-WENN
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Deadline for calendar items is two weeks in advance of desired publication date. E-mail information on clubs, lectures, community and religious events, reunions and support groups to drock@pioneerlocal.com or fax to (847) 599-6902. Lake County Chamber hosts the following events: Early Bird Networkers Breakfast Group meets from 7:30-9 a.m. on the first and third Fridays of the month. $10 members and $15 non-members includes breakfast. For dates, reservations and locations, visit www.lakecountychamber.com/events.asp. Business After Hours meets for food, fun and networking from 5-7 p.m. at various locations. For dates, reservations and locations, visit www.lakecountychamber.com/events.asp. Gurnee Women's Business Association meets at 8 a.m. on the third Wednesday of the month at the Gurnee Village Hall on O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Guest welcome. Call (847) 623-5739. 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 every month, at TDS Metrocom, 200 Fairway Drive, Vernon Hills. LMV Weekly Business Interchange Group will meet 7:30 a.m. on Thursdays, 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 a.m.-12:30 p.m., second Tuesday of the month at Opa's, 950 Lakeview Drive, Vernon Hills. Antioch Fine Arts Foundation meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday at State Bank of the Lakes in Antioch. Call Roger Shule (847) 395-0727. Antioch Garden Club meets at 7 p.m. the first Monday of the month at First Methodist Church, 848 Main St., Antioch. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Use driveway to back of church hall. Guest and non-residents are welcome. Visit antiochgardenclub.org Antioch Jr. Women's Club meets the second Tuesday of every month 7 p.m. at AmericaUnited Bank & Trust, 485 Lake Street, Antioch. Call Laurie (847) 395-2160. Antioch Tops 328 meets every Wednesday at the Antioch Senior Center from 6-7:05 p.m. Call Betty (847) 838-3907. Antioch Woman's Club meets at 1 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Antioch Area Senior Center, 817 Holbek Street, Antioch. Call Maureen Fremgen (847) 395-5968. Antique Bottle Club of Northern Illinois meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month at the Antioch Senior Center, 817 Holbeck, Antioch. Call (847) 395-3405. Breakfast Exchange Club of Gurnee - The Prevention of Child Abuse meets at 7 a.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays at Warren High School, 500 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Call (847) 680-0331 or e-mail Roberta @ RJPVOL@ aol.com EduKids a group of professionals and entrepreneurs whose businesses focus on families, children or educational needs. Meeting once a month to network with other family focused businesses, share marketing ideas and client needs. Meeting on the first Thursday of each month at 11:15 a.m. at the Mathnasium, Center St., Grayslake. New members should contact Paula at (847) 997-6438. Exchange Club of Gurnee meets at noon on Tuesdays In-Law's Restaurant, 720 Milwaukee Ave., Gurnee. Call George Greene (847) 856-0704. Exchange Club of Grayslake meets for lunch at noon every Thursday at Whitney's Restaurant in downtown Grayslake. Visit ww.ExchangeofGrayslake.com. Ron Hill Memorial VFW Post 2244 meets on the even months of the year on the third Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Grayslake Park District facility, 240 Commerce Dr., Grayslake. Call (847) 223-2291. Grayslake Junior Woman's Club meets at 7 p.m. the third Thursday of every month. Locations vary throughout the community. Call (847) 548-5543. Grayslake Lions Club meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. every second Tuesday from at The Whitney Street Restaurant, second floor. Call Marilynn at (847) 566-7279. Gurnee Rotary Club an organization of local business and professional leaders, meets 7:15 a.m. Thursdays at Key Lime Cove, in the Marathon Room, 1790 Nations Drive, Gurnee. Call Randy Blaser (847) 782-1924. Gurnee Running Club meets 7 a.m. Saturdays in Viking Park and is open to those 16 years and older. Call (847) 623-7788. Gurnee Woman's Club meets 7 p.m. the first Monday of every month with the exception of September (which is held on the second Monday) at the Gurnee Community Church Fellowship Hall, 4555 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee. Call Marge (847) 855-1924. Kiwanis Club of Antioch meets at noon on Tuesdays at Elements Fine Dining & Banquets, 950 Hillside Ave., Antioch. Call Melissa (847) 489-8044 or e-mail mjrigoni@hotmail.com. Kiwanis Club of Grayslake meets at noon on Wednesdays at State Bank of the Lakes, 50 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. Call Larry (847) 986-2000 or e-mail lherzog@VillageOfGrayslake.com Kiwanis of Club Lindenhurst meets at 7:30 a.m. every first and third Thursday morning at 7:30 a.m. at the State Bank of the Lakes Community Room, 2031 E. Grand Ave., Lindenhurst. Call Connie (847) 356-5700. Lake County Marine Corps League Detachment 801 meets 7:30-9 p.m. on the third Monday of each month at the Libertyville Sports Complex, 1950 N. 45, Libertyville. For membership, call Butch Torkelson (847) 343-4933. Lake County Mothers of Twins and More Club meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. for support meeting, 7:30 p.m. meeting at the Grayslake Middle School, Route 83 and Center Street, Grayslake unless otherwise indicated. Call (866) 248-7670 or lcmothm@onebox.com Lake County Women's Club is a social club welcoming all area women to join in activities. Meetings are held 10 a.m. the second Wednesday of the month at State Bank of the Lakes, 50 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. Call Pam (224) 610-0990. Lakes Region Historical Society meets at 7 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month except January, February and July at the Meeting House, 977 Main St., Antioch. Call (847) 395-4912. Lakes Region Watercolor Guild meets 9:30 a.m. every second Thursday of the month at State Bank of the Lakes, Grayslake. Call (847) 816-8473. Lake Villa Township Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month September through May at the Lake House restaurant, 850 Tower Drive, corner of Deep Lake and Grass Lake roads, in Lake Villa. Visit www.lakevillalions.org. Northern Lake County Quilters' Guild meets at 7 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month at the Lake Villa/Antioch Township Center, Deep Lake Road, north of Grass Lake Road, Lake Villa (behind Lakes Community High School). Guest fee is $5. Carol (847) 395-3555 or visit www.nlcqq.org. North Lake Chapter of the Illinois Education Association Retired Teachers meets every second Thursday of the month at In-Laws restaurant on Milwaukee Ave., just south of Grand Ave., Gurnee. Programs follow 11:30 a.m. lunch. Call Gene (847) 362-0305. Northshore Crafter's Guild welcomes all Northshore area women at all levels of crafting. Dinner/Social meeting is the first Monday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. Call Marie Drahorad (847) 266-9916 or visit www.mariestamps.wordpress.com. Running in Stitches a not-for-profit chapter of the American Sewing Guild meets 7-9 p.m. the first Thursday of every month at State Bank of the Lakes, Grand Ave., Lindenhurst for those enjoy sewing, quilting, beading and knitting. Visit cleste@sewmuchfun.biz Wadsworth Lions Club meets 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at Corky's Pub, 11456 W. Wadsworth Road. Call Evelyn Hoselton (847) 623-1503. 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., 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. 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. IFN Mom's Group 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. Lake County Fire and Safety Expo provides families with a safety education tips, interactive activities, food and raffles 11 a.m.-4 p.m. May 22 at Gurnee Mills (Parking Lot B, between Sears Grand and Bed Bath and Beyond) 6171 W. Grand Ave. All children 10 years old and younger will receive a free 'Passport to Safety. This event is free. Grayslake Spring Farmer's Market is now open from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every Saturday through May 29 at Centennial Park, 147 Center St. Grayslake, featuring 22 vendors. Visit Web site www.grayslakefarmersmarket.com Lakes Region Historical Society is open on Saturdays from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., March-December at the School House Museum, 812 Main St., Antioch or the Meeting House on the first Saturday of each month of 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The Archives Center is open from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. the first Saturday of each month and Monday, Tuesday and Wednesdays by appointment for those in genealogy. Call (847) 395-4912. The Fill The Milk Jug Program - Monthly donations are greatly appreciated to support the 700 gallons of milk purchased each month. You can make your tax deductible cash donations now. The Open Arms food pantry is open every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 4:30-6:30 p.m. and is located at 1548 S. Main Street, Antioch. Mailing address is P.O. Box 79, Antioch. IL 60002. Christian Outreach of Lutherans (C.O.O.L.) has two locations to serve Lake County: Cool Food Pantry West, 25519 West Ill., Route 134, Ingleside (Trinity Lutheran Church) is open Monday 1-5- p.m.; Wednesday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; and the 4th Saturday monthly 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Cool Food Pantry East, 123 West Water St., Waukegan is open Monday 1-5 p.m.; Tuesday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; and the fourth Saturday monthly 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Any Lake County resident with a picture ID can apply for 12 meals every 30 days. Call (847) 662-1230. Free Child Safety Seat Checks at the following locations: Gurnee Fire Department Station One at (847) 599-6600 or Station Two at (847) 599-6650 Antioch Fire Department at (847) 395-5511. orbarn@prairiecrossing.com Recycle your newspapers, junk mail and catalogs (no phone books) at Grace Lutheran Church on the third Sunday of every month from 9:30 to 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. at 501 Valley Park Drive, Libertyville. Recycle bin is in place on a daily basis also. Call (847) 367-7050. Chamber Singers of the Harvard-Radcliffe Collegium Musicum will perform at 7:30 p.m. June 3 at the Byron Colby Barn, Prairie Crossing, Grayslake. $15 adult, cash or check at door. Children under 16 admitted free. Call (847) 543-1202. The Westosha Lakes Chorus of Sweet Adelines International rehearses every Thursday at 7 p.m. at the V.F.W. in Antioch, 75th N. Ave. Call Chrystl at (262) 862-6603 or at barichrys@yahoo.com. House of Hope K-9 Rescue will host a Garage Sale from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. May 21 and May 22 in Providence Village at 4589 Covenant Court, Gurnee. All proceeds will be used for the services necessary to prepare a dog for adoption, including medical, grooming and training. Golf Outing with Dinner and Silent Auction hosted by the Grayslake North High School Booster Club will be held on May 22 at the Renwood Golf Club, 701 E. Shorewood Road, Round Lake Beach with a shot gun start at 11 a.m. Call (224) 715-5512. Having a Baby? Vista Health offers classes for expectant parents. Available by calling Vista's New Family Center (847) 360-4297, Ext. 5218. Free breast and cervical cancer screenings are offered to eligible Lake County women though the Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program, located at the Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center. Call the Health Department (847) 377-8430. Lake County Health Department at the Antioch VFW Post 4551, 75 North Ave., from 4 to 6 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month. Immunizations of all types are available at a low cost. Call the Health Department at (847) 377-8470. The Thrift Shop gratefully 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. Church of the Holy Family in Lake Villa offers the facility for rent for special events at 24219 Lehmann Blvd., Lake Villa. Memorial Gardens open for quiet meditation or photos. Thrift shop open Wednesdays 9-noon and Saturdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m., $2 sale bag last Saturday of the month. Donations welcome. Call (847) 356-7722. Reader's Theatre production of Don Juan in Hell hosted by the newly formed Theatre Ministry at United Methodist Church will be shown at 7:30 p.m. May 21 and 22 at 848 Main St., Antioch. Tickets $5. Parking behind the church. There will be a talk back after show and refreshments served. Call (847) 395-1333. A Hinduism Summit (Dharma Sabha) will be held from 2:30-6 p.m. June 5 at the Hindu Temple of Lake Count, Grayslake. This event will commence and conclude with Vedic auspicious recitations. Visit www.HinduAwakening.org or call (877) 303-33442. Society of Mary the local ward of Immaculate Heart meets at 9 a.m. the first Saturday of the month at Holy Cross Chapel, 500 Park Ave., and Route 83, Unite 102, Lake Villa. Visit www.societyofmary-ne-il.org 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.). Contact Rev. Patty Pipia at (847) 845-8818. Antioch Senior Center is open from 8:30 a.m. -4 p.m., Monday through Friday at 817 Holbeck Dr., Antioch. Lunch is served Monday and Friday at 11:45 a.m. Call (847) 395-0139. Weekly activities are as follows: 1st Tuesday of the Month Meeting at 10 a.m. with games and light lunch. 3rd Tuesday of the Month Dance with lunch served at noon. Dance to the music at 1 p.m. by Ernie Garner. $5 per person. Call Jack (847) 838-0549. 1st and 3rd Friday of the Month Dance at 7-10 p.m. Music by Ernie Garner. $5 admission. Snacks provided. Call Paul Howard (847) 395-0139. Antioch AARP 387 meets at noon for lunch with meetings beginning at 1 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month, year round for ages 50 and up at the Antioch Senior Center, 817 Holbek Drive, Antioch. Call Sharon at (847) 396-5068. Grayslake AARP meets at 1 p.m. on the fourth Monday of every month at the State Bank of The Lakes, 50 Commerce, Grayslake. Call (847) 367-0087. Next meeting May 24. Speraker: Mary Elen Saunders on the topic of excerise and health screenings. Grayslake Senior Center - Open 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday for activities. Non-residents pay $10 annual membership fee. Seniors are invited to a nutritious hot lunch at noon, for a $3 donation and a reservation of at least three working days in advance. Call (847) 543-1041 or go to www.villageofgrayslake.com Lake County Council For Seniors (LCCS) meets from 9:30-11 a.m. the first Thursday of the month at State Bank of Lakes, 50 Commerce, Grayslake. Next meeting June 3. Speaker: Leo Mathur speaking on medication safety. Nifty Fifty Senior Club meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at State Bank of the Lakes, Grayslake branch. Come for socializing and more. Fee of $1 per person is collected at the door. Call the Grayslake Park District (847) 223-7529. Savvy Senior's Club meets the first Wednesday of each month at 11 a.m. for lunch at the Prince of Peace Church, 135 S. Milwaukee Ave., Lake Villa in meeting rooms 4 and 5. Call Mary (847) 395-2429. Seniors 55 and over looking to meet new friends are invited to meet at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday mornings at In-Laws Restaurant, 720 Milwaukee, Gurnee. Call Chuck at (847) 362-5458 or Jean (847) 816-1812. Senior Aerobics is offered every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. at the Lindenhurst Park District. Drop-in program. $1 per visit. Warren Township Senior Services offers programs and services Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. for Warren Township residents age 55 and older. A licensed clinical social worker is on staff to help refer you to any services for transportation, housing, in-home services and more. Call (847) 244-1101 Ext. 501. Senior Men's Card Club is starting at the Lindenhurst Park District for those 55 and over on Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. Call Jo (847) 356-6011. Senior Coffee Club meets Mondays, 9:45-10:45 a.m. at the Lindenhurst Park District. $1 per visit. Walk-in welcome. Registration not required. 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. Women survivors open support group for survivors of sexual assault or abuse. Meets weekly from 6-7:30 p.m., Wednesdays at Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center, 4275 Old Grand Ave., in Gurnee. No fee, but those interested must call first at (847) 244-1187. Adult Survivors of childhood sexual abuse offers therapy groups meeting every other week for 12 weeks from 3:30-5 p.m. Call or e-mail Matt (312) 534-8267 or mhunnicutt@archchicago. ADHD Roundtable, Warren Township Youth Services, 17801 W. Washington St., Gurnee. Call (847) 244-1101. Free monthly meeting for parents of children with ADHD or issues of impulsivity and in-attentiveness from 6:30-8 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month. After the Loss of a Child -Northern Lake County Illinois Compassionate Friends Chapter Meeting offers grief support after the loss of a child of any age at 7:30 p.m. every third Thursday of the month at Millburn Church, corner of Grass Lake Road and Route 45, Millburn. Call (847) 249-4776 or www.iltcf.org. Grief Share Support Group will meet Sunday evenings 6-7:30 p.m. in the chapel at Faith Lutheran Church, 24300 Grass Lake Road, Antioch. Call (847) 293-6578. Bilingual Support of After the Loss of a Child - Northern lake County Illinois Compassionate Friends Chapter Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of every month at Holy Family Church, 450 Keller St. Waukegan. Call (847) 249-4776 or www.iltcf.org. All God's Children Adoption - Support group for people interested in learning about adoption or who have already adopted international or domestic. People are invited to share stories and gain support. For adults only. For location and more information, call (847) 543-8372. Antioch V.F.W. offers a support group for families who have service members in the military. Meetings are held at 6 p.m. the first Friday of every month at the Antioch V.F.W. Hall, Antioch. Call Barbara Gray at (847) 395-5393 or Linda Webel at TCBTLC75@aol.com and Jeanne Oravetz at shaunkelly@sbcglobal.net. Blending Families Inc. meets weekly to offer support to families raising children not born to them a chance to meet other families in similar situations to build networks and mutual support. Meetings are 6:30 -8 p.m. on Mondays 550 N. Main St., Antioch. Call (847) 838-9904. Divorce Care Support Group meets each Monday from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Faith Lutheran Church, 24300 Grass Lake Road, Antioch. Next group meeting will be held on Mondays, May 10-July 26 in the Chapel. Everyone is invited. Call (847) 293-6578. Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue/Lupus support group meets 10 a.m.-noon the first Saturday of each month at 884 Main St. (Route 83) Antioch. Call (847) 362-7807. Grayslake Al-Anon Family Group meets 7 p.m. Wednesdays at 132 Park Ave., Grayslake adjacent to the United Protestant Church at Park and Whitney streets. Free childcare is available in the church hall. Call (847) 680-4640; for other meetings, call (888) 425-2666. Lake County Home Day Care Network offers classes on the third Tuesday of every month at the Hampton Inn in Gurnee. Call (847) 566-9841 or visit lakecountyhomedaycare.com Lake County Attachment Parenting offers support and socialization for area families interested in a responsive style of child rearing meets 10 a.m. every Thursday. Call Alicia (847) 265-2363. LaLeche League of Central Lake County offers information and support to women who want to breastfeed. Call Karen (847) 918-1257. Moms4Moms support for moms who choose to focus on raising their children, meets the second Monday of the month at 9:30 a.m. at the Lake Villa Library. Call (847) 245-3357. Moms Club of Gurnee a local support group for Gurnee mothers who choose to stay home with their children. Offering playgroups, daytime outings, mom's night out and family activities. Business meetings held at 9:30 a.m. on the second Wednesday of every month at the Warren Newport Public Library where children are welcome. Call Susan (847) 223-2187 or visit www.momsclubofgurnee.web.com Moms Club of Grayslake - Grayslake North and Grayslake South offers support and socialization for mothers who stay at home to raise their children, including those who work part-time or out of their homes. Call Erica Kurtz (847) 548-6364 or e-mail erica@ekurtz.com, if you live north of Washington Street or in the Round Lake Area, or e-mail grayslakemoms@yahoo.com if you live south of Washington Street . Network of Friends MS Support Group meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Antioch Senior Center, Holbeck Drive, Antioch. Call Louise (847) 395-1317. Nicasa of Lake County offers free presentations on problem gambling issues. Call Bill Hetland (847) 244-4434. Northwest Illinois Stay-At-Home Dads is a playgroup that gathers weekly 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays at various locations. Call Jeff (847) 477-1417. Overeaters Anonymous meets 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays; 6:30 p.m. Thursdays and 7:30 p.m. Fridays at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 31 W. Park, Grayslake. Call (708) 346-0000. Parent Group a parent support program, offers free weekly meetings and offers free child care. Call Carleen Otto at (847) 245-6826. SOS Stepmoms, a self-help group of Stepmoms offering support to share the joys and frustrations of being a stepmom in a confidential, supportive atmosphere, call Tina Hickey at (847) 543-4768. Warren Special Recreation Association in partnership with the Grandwood, Gurnee, Warren Township and Wildwood Park districts provides recreational opportunities for children and adults with special needs. Call (847) 244-6619. Victims of Domestic Violence Community Support Groups are conducted weekly by A Safe Place/Lake County Crisis Center, at no charge. For confidentiality and safety considerations, the locations are not published. For location information, call A Safe Place (847) 249-4450 (24-hour Help Line). Vista Health Cancer Support Group will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m., the last Wednesday of every month. Meeting in the 4-West solarium at Victory Memorial Hospital, 1324 N. Sheridan Road, Waukegan. Call Pat Lehr (847) 360-4333. Ext. 5262. Vista Health Sleep Disorder Center has a free support group, which meets 7 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of each month the Ground Floor in Conference Room at Victory Memorial Hospital, 1324 N. Sheridan Road, Waukegan. Call (847) 360-4124. Widowed Outreach Network (WON) provides an opportunity to join other widowed men and women meeting 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. 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. Speakers include neurologists, physical therapists, legislators and MS experts. Call Kendra Saeman at (847) 855-9656. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. The Bereavement Committee of Santa Maria del Popolo Church in Mundelein offers an eight-week support session to all adults who have lost a loved one and are struggling with grief and loss. For those interested, call Gen at (847) 680-1084 or Stephanie at (847) 949-8597. 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. 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. 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. Tourett Connection provides resources, education and socializing for anyone whose life is touched by Tourettes. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. CASA is in need of 200 more adults to volunteer to help abused and neglected children. Volunteers will study the child welfare and juvenile court systems as well as observe the court in action before being sworn in as CASA advocates. Call Leslie Claiborne (847) 808-9154. Breast Cancer Network of Strength an early detection program for high school senior girls called "Just for Teens." All training and materials are provided. Call Patty Jacobs (708) 386-6179. Lakes Region Historical Society is seeking volunteers interested in local history to serve as hosts at the School House Museum and the Meeting House on Saturdays, March-Decemeber. Volunteers with computer skills are needed at the Archive Center which provides help with research on local history and genealogy. Call 9847) 395-4912. Animal Education and Rescue a non-profit organization, is seeking volunteers for programs in Lake County to care of foster animals, assist during special events, help with office work, become a foster parent and help with educational programs. Call (847) 816-0831. Friends of a Safe Place welcomes those who would like to help them in supporting victims of domestic violence from Lake County. Friends of a Safe Place raises funds to help 24-hour hot line, emergency shelter, interim housing, counseling, court advocacy programs. Call Joan Duncan (847) 295-3405, Molly Browe (847) 948-0707 or Gerry Peterson (847) 234-8000. Long Term Care Ombudsman Project of the Legal Assistance Foundation needs caring volunteers to visit nursing home residents, provide information and assist residents and family members in the resolution of concerns and problems. Call Kaitin Hannon, Volunteer Coordinator (847)475-3703. Women of color and bilingual are need as volunteers at Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center. Call (847) 244-1187. SRACLC Summer Day Camp information is available. 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. Bright Beginnings Home Day Care Network has openings for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Subsidized spaces are available. Call Amy Ceshker (847) 245-6577. 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. The 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, call (847) 367-0707 or visit www.adlercenter.org. Warren Township Youth and Family Services offer the following interactive programs for children to build confidence and life skills: These programs are free or at a nominal cost to Warren Township residents. For information about registration call (847) 224-1101 ext. 401 or visit warrentownship.net Kindermusik early childhood music and movement program offers four developmental-level classes from newborn through age 7 in Gurnee and other locations. Call Susan at (847) 662-4208 or www.kindermusikbysusan.com The Boy Scouts offer the following programs: Call (847) 433-1813. Cub Scouts boys in first through fifth grades Boy Scouts boys in fifth through 12th grades Venturing young men and women ages 14-21 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. 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| Group works with at-risk children, seeks assistance Posted: 19 May 2010 08:19 PM PDT
| Group works with at-risk children, seeks assistance By SUE WATSON There are a few good people in Byhalia who are on a mission to help children who are at risk due to any number of issues they face. Gift of Life is a Christian ministry that counsels at-risk children and reaches out to help families. Some of the activities they report helping with are assisting children with their school work, supplying school supplies, helping obtain goods for families whose homes burn, assisting children who have been sexually assaulted, helping young men and women obtain a GED, and homeschooling. Annie Stewart and Tynetta Gainer met with the Marshall County Board of Supervisors recently seeking a letter of support and financial assistance for their non-profit organization. "I would like for every child to come to the center," Stewart said. "Open your mind and hearts and wallets to help." The two women believe if they have the support of the county, the center will thrive. As it is, Stewart put all her retirement savings into the center, Gainer said. Gainer is a professional social worker. "My job is to counsel with children and to reach parents," Gainer said. The group will seek grant monies to support their center. Stewart provided some examples of how families come to them for help. Some are homeless and there was an instance where a parent had to choose whether to pay the power bill and keep the lights on or to buy food for the three children. "It's hard for a single parent to choose between food and lights," Stewart said. The Gift of Life group has tried to start a food pantry in Byhalia, teaching children how to cook and working to help children reach their potential, she said. The board provided a letter of endorsement to the Gift of Life Center although supervisors said they have no money. The letter acknowledged the service performed at the center. Next up before the board were Bruce Willis and Tom Heard with the Natural Resources Conservation Services. They were invited by supervisor George Zinn to discuss what NRCS does to help with erosion caused by a single event, such as the washing out of culverts and roads by flood waters the first weekend in May. NRCS will pay for stabilization of culverts that sustained partial damage from flood waters, Heard said. The programs provide from 75 percent to 85 percent of the cost to fix partial erosion problems. Supervisors asked if NRCS would pay for work already done if the county produced photographs documenting damages. Most of the washouts have been repaired already. Larry Hall, county administrator, said the county has 20 pipes to replace that traffic is still traveling over, but has already replaced many washed-out culverts because of safety issues. Heard said jobs requiring a minimum of $15,000 are eligible and that they will consider projects that have already been repaired that may qualify for funds. Bennett said the county needed help with big washouts but the NRCS program is for projects that need a band-aid. Larger projects like repairs in the upper headwaters of Pigeon Roost or Coldwater River watersheds are handled by the U.S. Corps of Engineers. Afterward, Hall listed several grants the county can seek – a trails construction or reconstruction project, a wastewater community facilities project, an energy audit, and a grant to help stabilize Mt. Carmel Road, now under construction in the Chickasaw Trail Industrial Park. Five Filters featured article: The Art of Looking Prime Ministerial - The 2010 UK General Election. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
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