Thursday, February 25, 2010

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“Thinking about homeschooling your kids? (Gretna Breeze)” plus 1 more

Thinking about homeschooling your kids? (Gretna Breeze)

Posted: 25 Feb 2010 01:44 AM PST

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The orientation meeting will give new homeschoolers or families interested in homeschooling the opportunity to ask questions, obtain help with paperwork, receive lots of helpful information about resources and activities in the Omaha metro area, as well as connect with other parents who are just beginning the home education journey.



Call or e-mail Shana Baker for information at sbaker5@cox.net or 332-4449.  

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Community Calendar (Mundelein Review)

Posted: 25 Feb 2010 03:39 AM PST

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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.

GLMV 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, 950 Lakeview Drive, Vernon Hills.

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 Mundelein Park District and its Learning Center Preschool welcome all interested families to its annual Open House from 1-3 p.m., Feb. 28. The event is free and all ages are invited. Meet teachers, tour the facility, ask questions and enjoy free refreshments. The Learning Center is located at 1016 Diamond Lake Road, between Route 45 and Routes 60/83, in Mundelein. Registration for the 2010-2011 school year is now being accepted. Those residing in Park District boundaries are eligible for Mundelein resident tuition rates and convenient payment plans are also available. Download registration forms at www.mundeleinparks.org, or call (847) 566-5650 for more information.

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.

Holy Cross Lutheran Church will celebrate the 325th anniversary of the birth of Johann Sebastian Bach on March 21, with a morning of significant Bach works. Stop by between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and noon to hear the Toccata and Fugue in D Minor for organ, the choral cantata on "Ein feste Burg", Brandenburg Concerto No. 2, the double concerto for oboe and violin, and the solo cantata "Ich habe genug". The church is located at 29700 North St. Mary's Rd. in Libertyville, Illinois.

Pancake Breakfast at Community Protestant Church, United Church of Christ will be held from 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Feb. 27 in the church's Fellowship Hall. The church's Usher's Club will be serving stacks of pancakes, hot from the griddle, sausages, and a variety of beverages. All this for only $6 for adults, $3 for kids 4-12, and kids 3 and under are free. Community Protestant is located at 418 N. Prairie in Mundelein. Call (847) 566-4000 for information.

Community Protestant Church, United Church of Christ will hold five Lenten Soup Suppers and Discussions at 6:15 p.m. Feb. 24-March 24 in the Fellowship Hall. The Discussion Group starts at 7 p.m. following the meal and is lead by our Adult Sunday School team. Topic is "Gospel Portraits of Jesus". Community Protestant Church is located at 418 N. Prairie Avenue in Mundelein. Call (847) 566-4000 for information.

Santa Maria Del Popolo Parish will open its door for the annual Parish mission, "Jesus, Mary and Joseph, I Give You My Heart and My Soul" with quest speaker and celebrant Fr. Frank Hoffman "Fr. Rocky", Senior Director of Mission, Programming, and Development of Relevant Radio. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered from 6 -7 p.m. The scheduled talks are: Joseph March 7 in Spanish, March 8 in English; Mary March 9 in Spanish, March 10 in English; Jesus March 11 Bi-lingual Mass. Call (847) 680-6818.

Congregation Or Shalom will offer a text study with Rabbi Scott Looper, "Bagels and Bible", 10 a.m. Thursday mornings, March 18 and April 8. "Judaism 201" will be offered Wednesday evenings on March 17 and 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 :

Lenten Day of Reflection: Women at the Foot of the Cross: Their Experience and Ours, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., March 6. Share our stories, which include the women who have inspired us, and see how our connections with one another have sustained us in our journey of faith. Check-in 8:30-9 a.m. RSVP no later than Feb. 27, (847) 949-8597.

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.). An Initiation of the Sacred Heart Ceremony will be led by Caterina Pellegrino from 7-9 p.m. on Feb. 10. Registration is required. Contact Rev. Patty Pipia at (847) 845-8818.

The Chaverot Group of Hadassah North Shore Chapter will host an Afternoon Women's Passover Seder on March 21 at Lakeside Lodge, 3561 Melody St. in Mundelein. Refreshments, symbolic of a seder, will be served. Cost will $18. Contact the North Shore office at (847) 205-1900 or email: northshore@hadassah.org

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. Presentation on "The Keys to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)" will be the topic on Feb. 26. Contact Holly at (847) 362-0335 or visit www.bngonline.org .

The National Exchange Club, a service organization composed of some 733 clubs 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 Prersbyterian Church, corner of Maple and Douglas Ave. in Libertyille. 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. Feb. 28 topic: Ty Roher presents Jack Benny from Waukegan to Hollywood.

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.

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.

Snowmen on Parade runs through March 5 in downtown Libertyville where you will find 12 5-foot snowmen decorated by various schools and civic groups. Memers of the design groups will present their snowmen from 7-8 p.m. on the First Friday. Stop in a store and cast your vote for your favorite "Frosty." Each participating store willhave a snowman theme for the month. The winning snowman will get a $500 prize for his sponsoring group. Vote for as many snowmen and as often as you like. Ballots will be located inside the stores and snowmen will move from one location in the downtown to another throughout the month, even on the side streets. After March 5, there will be an on-line auction for the individual snowmen with proceeds going to the sponsoring civic organizations.

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 Libertyville Community Education Program offers the five-week course, Growing Roses in Northern Illinois, taught by Jerry Cleland and Andy Plasz. The course consists of two parts: five theory lessons held at Libertyville High School, and five field lessons held at the Lynn Arthur Rose Garden in downtown Libertyville. Theory classes will cover selection of roses for this area, site selection and ground preparation, diseases and prevention, fertilization and general maintenance and winter protection. The exact schedule, which will depend on growing conditions next season, will be posted later. Registration fee is $49 and stays open until two weeks before the first session at 7 p.m., March 3. Call the Community Education Program at (847) 932-2176 or go to www.ComEd128.org

Stone Soup Auction hosted by Prairie Circle Unitarian Universalist Congregation at 6 p.m. March 20 at the Libertyville Civic Center, 135 West Church St., Libertyville. Featuring dinner, live and silent auctions, music and games. Tickets are $15/adults and $10/children, at the door tickets will be $18 and $13. There will be a canned food collection at the door. To order tickets or donate an item or service for auction e-mail Fundraising@prairiecircleuuc.org

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.

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.

Registered Storytimes for all ages:

Moving Pictures, Dancing Feet, 1:15 p.m., March 5 at the St. Joseph's Formation Center. Get ready to laugh with movies, music, movement, and crafts. Children ages 2 - 6 and caregivers are welcome.

Super Saturdays, 10:30 a.m., March 6, 13 and 20 at the Temporary Library Center. Join us for stories, songs and crafts designed for kids aged 2 - 7 and their favorite adults

Novel Adventures! Family Fun Day, 2-3:30 p.m., March 1 at the Sullivan Community Center, 635 N. Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills. It will be an afternoon of fun as you traverse our book-themed activity course! All ages are welcome but all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Winter Programs:

Ride the Rails With the Cook Story Train - Join Librarians from the Cook Memorial Public Library on the 11 a.m. train to Union Station in Chicago and enjoy a special story time on the train. Arrive at Union Station at noon and enjoy the rest of the day on your own in Chicago. Train schedules for your return trip and suggestions of things to do in the city will be provided. Cost of the program is a $5 Weekend Pass for adults, up to three children under 11 years of age may ride for free with each paying adult.

"Readercise" Reading Club - Lift those books and enjoy what's inside as you participate in the club through March 6. For children from birth to grade three

Will Rogers Now!, 1 p.m., March 3 at the Libertyville Civic Center, Room C. Join Lance Brown, aka Will Rogers, when he will bring us history, heroes, hilarity, a few rope tricks and a few tears; but mostly the irrepressible spirit of Will Rogers. Call to register.

Bringing the Indoors Outdoors, 7 p.m., March 11 at the Libertyville Civic Center, Room C. Interior designer Rhody Hausauer is back with ideas to "decorate" your outdoor spaces. Call to register.

Walk-in Craft Projects - Look for creative holiday and winter 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,114 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville Feb. 25 - March 1; and March 29 - April 5.

Family Storm Chaser Adventure - Get the lowdown on storm chasing from Dan Bocklund, a geologist and member of the group, Chasing4Life at 6:30 p.m., March 18 at the Laschen Community Center, 294 Evergreen Drive, Vernon Hills.

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.

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.

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.

Great Books Discussion, 9:15 a.m. Feb. 27 - This month's book selection is For Whom the Bell Tolls by Ernest Hemingway. Copies of the book are available at the library.

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

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.

House League Basketball - Leagues are available for boys and girls grades three-eight. Games played Dec. 12-March 6. Program fee is $140 res./$165 non-res.

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:

A Legislative Breakfast will take place at 8:30 a.m., Feb. 27 at the Park District's Regent Center, 1200 Regent Drive in Mundelein to provide a forum for discussion and provide an opportunity for our leaders and agencies to work together in support of issues facing Lake County and municipalities, as well as learn about priorities in Springfield. The forum will bring together state and local legislators, and representatives from 25 park districts, forest preserve and conservation agencies.

Embrace the chill and thrill at the Mundelein Park District's sled hill and ice rink at Keith Mione Community Park on Midlothian Road (between Route 176 and Winchester Road). Enjoy ice hockey and open skate until 9 p.m. daily. The lighted hill is open daily 10 a.m.-8 p.m., weather permitting with three inches of snow, for sledding fun-- non-metal sleds, tubes and saucers permitted. Snowboards, skis and the constructing of jumps are not allowed. Free sledding is also available at Diamond Lake Sports Complex, Route 60/83, in Mundelein. Access for sledding is at the north end of the parking area. A minimum of three inches of snow and five-inch thickness of pond ice is required. Signs are posted if the area is closed.

Join Mundelein Park District's and Park View Health & Fitness Center's new 8-week fitness program, Walk 'n' Roll Bingo Club. The affordable program, for adults and young adults (16 and older), runs Feb. 1 - March 26 and combines the challenge of a walking/jogging workout away from the weather with the fun of bingo. It's just $15 for Mundelein residents ($30 non-residents) for unlimited use of the indoor track for the two-month period. Participants can register for the program by calling (847) 566-0650.

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.

Cooking Creations for ages 2 - 9 years, Feb. 26 at Diamond Recreation Center. Learn proper table manners and basic cooking techniques as you make friends and build confidence. Ages 3-5 years meet from 12:15 - 1:45 p.m.; ages 6-9 years meet 4-5:30 p.m.

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.

Glacier Ice Arena will offer free skate rental from 4-6 p.m.on winter weekends in the Hartmann Pavilion. The Hartmann Pavilion will be staffed and serve as a warming shelter from 4-9 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. The ice rink will be open weekdays until 9 p.m.

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.

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.

March Madness, 1- 3 p.m., or 3:30-5:30 p.m., March 7 for boys, ages 4-8, and their moms in the Sullivan Center Community Room. An afternoon of activities for Moms and their sons consisting of games, relays and some friendly competition. The Wildlife Discovery Center in Lake Forest will be presenting a show with animals ranging from snakes to crocodilians! Snacks will be served. Pre-registration is required.

Just the Two of Us, 6:30-8:30 p.m., March 19 -an evening of dancing for girls, ages 3-8 years and their dads at the Sullivan Center. Couples can get creative at the ice cream/dessert bar and enjoy planned games. Pre-registration is required.

Annual Hoppin' Holiday Hunt 9-11 a.m., March 27 at the Sullivan Community Center. Visit with the Bunny, delight in the magic show, enjoy a continental breakfast and hunt for brightly colored eggs! Weather permitting; the egg hunt will be outside. Pre-registration is required.

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.

Little Learner's Preschool Open House,10:30 - noon, March 27 at the Sullivan Community Center. Meet the teachers, learn about the curriculum, and view the classrooms. Contact Gail Herrmann, Early Childhood Supervisor, at (847) 996-6808 or gailh@vhparkdistrict.org

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

Activities/Programs:

Book Review and Luncheon, "In Character: Jenny Riddle's One-Woman Shows -- Queen Noor," noon lunch, program begins at 1 p.m.

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. 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.

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 email divorce-support@hotmail.com to register.

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.

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 Tuesaday 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.

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.

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.

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.

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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