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| Posted: 15 Apr 2010 03:42 AM PDT
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 GLMV Monthly Luncheon, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., April 21, Jimmy's Charhouse, 1413 Peterson Rd., Libertyville After Hours Mixer, 5:30-7:30 p.m., April 22, Libertyville Life Storage, 700 E. Park Ave., 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. 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 offers the following programs at the Temple, 21 Hawthorn Parkway, Vernon Hills. Call (847) 362-1948 or visit www.orshalomlc.org : Discounted dues for families with young children are available. If the family's oldest child is in kindergarten, a 75 percent discount on dues is being offered. If the oldest child is in first grade, dues will be discounted 50 percent. Issues of aging, 7-8:30 p.m., April 19, presented by Martin Snow an elder law attorney, will talk about life care planning, durable power of attorney, Medicaid treatment of trusts, as well as basic Medicaid rules and other concerns of aging. "What's in a Name? Jewish Holidays with a Date for their Name," presented by education director Marchia Cohen, 7 p.m., April 21To register, contact dresnick@orshalomlc.org. 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.). 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. LMCA is a community group that provides programs designed to enhance and to enrich art appreciationto its members. Monday April 19 LMCA will travel to the Art Institute on April 19 for a lecture on the subject: Constructing the Modern: The Evolution of Matisse and Music. Join us for this presentation. Call Peggy at (847) 680-3095 if you would like to become a member of the LMCA group. The bus will depart from Adler Park at 8:30 a.m .The lecture begins at 10 a.m. 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. 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 and you are invited. Sponsored by MainStreet Libertyville, the celebration is from 6- 9 p.m. before or after dinner at one of the many restaurants, stroll around the shops of the downtown where you will find free, fun and entertaining events. A few features for this month are Mark Adamczyk, mellow guitar sounds at Motif, a rock n' roll cover band, Dark Horse, at Forest Bootery, the First Friday Kitties at Lindsey's and live entertainment and wine served at How Impressive. Parking is convenient in the free parking garage just steps from the businesses and restaurants. Busy Brains Children's Museum will host "Brain Builder 2010: Busy at the Brewery" from 6 p.m. - 1 a.m. April 30 at Mickey Finn's Brewery, 412 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door, which includes pizza, salad, appetizers and live music by The Band Dejà Vu from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. A cash bar, silent auction and 50/50 raffle will be offered and Mike Mason from 102.3 WXLC will be in attendance to serve as event DJ. Proceeds from the event support Busy Brains in its effort to open Lake County's first children's museum. Volunteer opportunities for the event are available, along with openings on Busy Brains committees, and at community events. Registration for Brain Builder 2010 is available at www.busybrains.org or (224) 381-0138. Social Security Disability -Change and Confusion hosted by the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Libertyville Chapter offers this program covering some of the topics: Definition of "Total Disability; How to file and appeal; What happens after approval; How to go back to work with speaker Jeffrey Rabin, Attorney at Law at 7 p.m. May 6 at the Saint Lawrence Church, Lower Level, 125 W. Church St., Libertyville. Visit dbsa_Libertyville@yahoo.com The Gardeners of Central Lake County will hold their annual plant sale offering mature perennials, herbs and ground covers dug from local gardens. The sale will be open from 8:30 - 11 a.m., May 8, rain or shine, at the Libertyville Civic Center loading dock, 135 W. Church Street across from Cook Library in downtown Libertyville. Call Cindy at (847) 918-7157 or visit www.gclcil.com The Libertyville Days Festival is calling for local junior high, high school and college age bands to play on the 2010 Festival Youth Stage to be held from 6-10 p.m. on June 19 on the Cook Park Stage. The Youth Stage provides a venue for local bands whose members are musicians 21 and younger to perform. Entries are juried and a registration is required along with a recording of the band either on a CD or website. Auditions can be scheduled on June 5 if a recording is not available for submission. Entry forms can be found at www.libciviccenter.org or at the Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St. in Libertyville. The deadline for entry is May 25. Call Jill Harkaway at (847) 804-0914 or the Civic Center at (847) 918-8880 for more information. 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. Uno de Mayo to benefit Youth and Family Counseling of Libertyville from 5:30-9:30 p.m. on May 1 beginning with a scavenger hunt in downtown Libertyville to be followed by an after party at Mickey Finn's Brewery, 412 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Tickets $45 in advance or at the door (teams of 6 or more $40 each, includes live music and a buffet plus beer, wine and margaritas. Raffle tickets available for $10 each or 6 for $50. Call Jessica at (847) 918-1498. Walk & Roll hosted by American Cancer Society unites residents to walk, skate or bike together in a 5-mile walk, 10-mile in-line skate or 15-mile bike ride on May 16. No registration fee required, however each participant is asked to raise $100 in order to receive a free event T-shirt. To sign up or to learn more about the event, call (847) 317-0025 or visit www.walkroll.org (click on Lake County). 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. Play the online Database Game at Cook Library April 11-25 and win an Apple iPod Touch when we kick off National Library Week and celebrate how Communities Thrive @ Your Library. Using the library's in-house computers or your own computer at home, the Database Game will introduce you to the wide variety of information databases to which Cook Library subscribes that you will definitely want to discover. Successfully complete the required Overview Game and your name will be put in a drawing for an Apple iPod Touch. Play the additional "special subject" games and increase your chances of winning! For every "special subject" game that you complete, your name will be put in the drawing again. Any level of participation makes you a winner as you "Grow How You Know." The Database Game will be available to ninth graders through adults. Call (847) 362-2330 or go to www.cooklib.org . Raining, Pouring, Blowing, and Snowing Stories - 4:15 p.m., April 21, St. Joseph's Formation Center, 112 Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Read a book from folklore that accounts for a stir in the weather; make sure to bring an umbrella because it will be raining brain-teasing questions as well as prizes for the best answers. Assorted snacks will be served. This program is for children in grades one-three. Registration required. 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. 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 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: 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: 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. 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. National Library Week kicks off its spring "Read for Treasure" program. Children from age 3 years through grade six are eligible to Read for Treasure. All they have to do is read (or listen to) a book from a Read for Treasure list for their age group, then tell a Youth Services librarian about the book. When they do, the librarian will put a "gold" coin in a jar that will show how many books have been read. Then the child's name will be entered in the department's prize drawings, which include two new bicycles. The more books the children read, the more chances they have to win. The program continues through May 15. To celebrate Earth Day weekend, Fremont Public Library patrons of all ages are invited to make a picture frame using old puzzle pieces. Bring in a photo no larger than four by six inches and stop by the Youth Services Dept. craft table. The craft will be available from April 22 - 25. Everyone who makes a craft may enter a drawing to win an autographed copy of the young readers edition of "Our Choice: How We Can Solve the Climate Crisis," by Al Gore. 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: 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: $62/78Clay 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: 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. 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. 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. Senior Citizens of the Mundelein High School district are invited to attend a free dinner and opening night of the MHS musical Footloose on April 29. Dinner at 6 p.m. and musical at 7:30 p.m. call (847) 949-2200 ext. 1266 and leave name, address and telephone number of each senior attending. Must be made one week prior to event. 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. Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
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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. Seeking Donations for the Prince of Peace Rummage Sale that will take place from 8 a.m.-8 p.m., June 10 and 8 a.m.-5 p.m., June 12 at 135 S. Milwaukee Ave., Lake Villa. Pickups for larger items - vehicles, electronics, computers, appliances and furniture may be scheduled by calling (847) 356-6111 or e-mail poprummagesale@yahoo.com. 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 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. German American Club of Antioch is hosting a Spring Dinner Dance on April 17 at the V.F.W. Hall, 130 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Doors open at 5 p.m. Dinner at 6 p.m. and music at 7 p.m. Reservations are needed, deadline is April 10. Call (847) 356-5484. Grayslake American Legion Post 659 meets on the odd months of the year on the third Thursday at 7 p.m. the Grayslake Park District facility, 240 Commerce Dr., Grayslake. Call (847) 223-4470. Grayslake Greenery Garden Club meets at 7 p.m. on the fourth Monday of the month, September through May (No meeting in December) at the State Bank of the Lakes, Center St., Grayslake. Next meeting, April 26. Topic: Chronicle of a Vegetable Garden. All are welcome to attend two monthly meetings at no charge. Annual membership is $15/individual or $25/couple. Call Nancy (847) 223-8485. 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 Area Computer Enthusiasts will celebrate their 27th anniversary at 12:30 p.m. April 17 at the Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake with refreshments, election of officers and Ask the Gurus/Show and Tell. Call (847) 623-3815. 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 Scrabble Club adult group meets on the third Tuesday of the month in Gurnee. All levels of play are welcome. Call Maria (847) 951-6620 or visit www.meetup.com/LakeCounty Scrabble. 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. Zion Genealogical Society will meet at 7 p.m. April 19 at the Beach Park Village Hall, W. Wadsworth Road, Beach Park. Topic: American Indian Research. No fee, all are welcome. Call Joanne (847) 360-0360. 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. 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 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. Rain Barrel pre-orders under way through the Lake County Soil and Water Conservation District. Reuse stormwater runoff and divert it to a garden or flower bed. Barrels are 55-gallons and $79. Different colors available. To purchase on-line www.lakesswcd.org or call SWCD at (847) 223-1056. Free Seminars offered to the public: Domestic Violence Protocol at 7 p.m. April 27; Gang Awareness at 7 p.m. May 11. All will be held at the Antioch United Methodist Church, 848 Main St., Antioch Call (847) 395-1259. No registration necessary. Refreshments served. Golfer's Challenge - Shotgun start-scramble at 1 p.m. on May 12 at the Antioch Golf Course followed by a dinner reception. 18 holes of golf with cart and dinner reception $70. Foursome of golf (save $20) $260. Golfers have a change to win a HDTV or $500 cash. To make reservations send check by April 30 to the Antioch Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 882 Main Street, Antioch. Court Aces to run summer tennis leagues offering singles leagues with a flexible schedule and doubles with a set time. Singles can be played anytime during the week while doubles are played at HeatherRidge on Wednesday or Thursday depending on level of play. Partners are provided or you may bring your own. Play starts the middle of May and ends the first week of August. Deadline for entries is May. Call Celeste at (847) 662 5038. Lake County Fire and Saftey 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. Seasonal Jobs with Six Flags - Six Flags Great America will host a Job Fair from 3:30-8 p.m. on April 20 at 542 N. Route 21, Gurnee (Employee Entrance). Visit sixflags.com/greatamerica Candidates can learn about a variety of job positions available at the park. Applicants are encouraged to complete their online application prior to the hiring events. Grayslake Spring Farmer's Market is now open from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 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. Aluminum Can Collection to benefit service men and women overseas is sponsored by the AARP Chapter 387 and will be collecting cans at the V.F.W. Post 4541, 75 North Ave., Antioch. A drop box is available outside for drop-off at anytime. Call (847) 838-0549. 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. Byron Colby Barn to host the following events at 1561 Jones Point Rd., Grayslake. (847) 543-1201. Check or cash at door. April 25 - 4 p.m., An afternoon with Ralph Vaughn Williams, "Along the Field Soprano" and Violin, Poetry by A.E. Housman $15. Spring Ring Concert at 3 p.m. April 25 at Wildwood Presbyterian Church, 18630 W. Old Gages Lake Road, Grayslake. Handbell Choir Concert with choirs from Shephard of the Lake Church, United Protestant Church, St. Patrick's Church, BJ Hooper School and Wildwood Presbyterian Church participating. Free refreshments following. Lakes Area Community Band will be held at 7 p.m. May 3 at the Antioch Community High School Auditorium, 1133 Main St., Antioch. Free admission and complimentary refreshments. Call Robin at (847) 767-7878. Antioch Senior Kitchen Band (The Happy Cookers) practice at 3 p.m. the first Tuesday at the Antioch Senior Center. For those that play an instrument or enjoy singing and entertaining at Senior Buildings and programs. Call Sharon Nowak at (847) 395-5068. 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. Toast to Broadway to benefit the United Way of Lake County will be held at 6:30 p.m. with performances beginning at 7:30 p.m. on April 17 featuring an evening of music. Three ticket packages are available on-line including one with a special pre-event wine tasting hosted from 6-7 p.m. Ticket prices are $30 general admission; $45 preferred seating; and $60 preferred seating with wine tasting. Transportation will be provided to and from CLC for those participating in wine tasting. Raffle tickets for a week of accommodations to Aruba will be $50 and winner need not be present. To purchase tickets visit www.uwlakeco.org/broadwayetc. Based on availability general admission tickets will be available at the door. Potbelly Sandwich Works raises money to benefit the Relay for Life program by donating 25 percent of all purchases made between 5-8 p.m. on April 21 (including carry out) benefiting the American Cancer Society. No coupon necessary. Nicasa's Angel Ball featuring dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions at 6 p.m. April 24 at the Ivanhoe Country Club. Reservations $125 per person. Judge John Phillips will be honored for his work in the community. Nicasa's supports services that prevent and treat substance abuse . Call Christel at (847) 201-7072 at or ctatro@nicasa.org Brain Builder hosted by Busy Brains Children's Museum will be held from 6 p.m.-1 a.m. April 30 at Mickey Finn's Brewery, 412 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door which includes a pizza dinner and music by the band Deja Vu. Cash bar, silent auction and 50/50 raffle will be offered. Call (224) 381-0138 or visit www.busybrains.org Ride on the Reading Railroad and celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Monopoly at a tournament and silent auction to support the Grayslake Library at 7 p.m. April 24 at the State Bank of the Lakes, 50 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. Food, fun and games. Open to anyone 21 years and older. Some great prizes offered: Front row Chicago Cub tickets, $150 Visa card and more. $35 per ticket available at the Grayslake Library on Library Lane and The Vine on Center Street, Grayslake. Call the library at (847) 223-5313 ext. 210. Mad Hatter Tea Party hosted by One Hope United to raise funds for child abuse, features a Fashion Show from 1-5 p.m., April 18 at the Lehmann Mansion, 485 Milwaukee Ave., Lake Villa. Luncheon, tea tasting, raffles and live and silent auctions. Tickets are $75. Tickets may be purchased on-line by visiting www.onehopeunited.org/brfs To donate an auction item call Kristy Cechini (847) 245-6505. Antioch Garden Club will host a plant sale from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. May 15 in the Williams Park Pavilion, (east of 83 behind the Antioch Library) Antioch. Call (847) 395-8902. Proceeds help fund four flower garden, Arbor Day tree donations and horticulture scholarships. 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 offers several programs at no charge to eligible pregnant women, mothers and children who live in Lake County. Call (847) 377-8420. The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center offers confidential walk-in clinics for the screening and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases each week at the following times and sites: 4 p.m. Tuesday first-come, first-served with limited openings at Belvidere Medical Building, 2400 Belvidere Road, Waukegan; 4 p.m. Thursdays, at Belvidere Medical Building, 2400 Belvidere Road, Waukegan. Call the Health Department at (847) 377-8450. 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. So Long Insecurity a women's conference hosted by one of America's renowned Bible teachers, Beth Moore via satellite will be offered from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 24 at Cross View Church, 750 Highline Drive, Antioch. Registration is $25 in advance and $35 at the door. Praise and worship session led by Travis Cottrell and band. Registration fee covers the conference and lunch. Space is limited to register, call (847) 395-4117. 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. 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 Bible Study Classes at the Christ Temple Church of the Apostolic Faith will be held at the Comfort Suites Hotel at Rt. 45 and 120 in Grayslake from 3-4 p.m. every Saturday in the hotel cafe. Call Deacon Anthony at (708) 343-2380. 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.). Contact Rev. Patty Pipia at (847) 845-8818. 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. 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. 1st and 3rd Friday of the Month Dance at 7-10 p.m. Music by Ernie Garner. $5. Snacks provided. Call Jack (847) 838-0549 or Lucy (847) 546-4107. 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. 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. 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. Lake Villa AARP 3978 meets at 1 p.m. on the second Thursday of every month in the Community Room of the Lake Villa Township Park, Fairfield and Grand Avenue. Call (847) 356-5209. Meals on Wheels is seeking volunteers to deliver hot noon meals to homebound senior citizens in Antioch. For those who can help once a month, weekly, or daily in Antioch, call Ronna Levin (847) 838-6415. 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. 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 Health Department offers a free ongoing support group for caregivers who regularly assist a person who is 60 and older or are 60 and older yourself and care for a grandchild or another young person. Meets 1:30-3:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the Warren Township Senior Center, 17801 W. Washington Street, Gurnee. Call (847) 377-8310. 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. 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. 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. Soap Box Rookie Race hosted by the Greater Chicago Soap Box Derby Association invites boys and girls ages 8-17 years to participate on April 18 on Frontenac Road (where it intersects with Diehl Rd.) Naperville. Racing will start at 10 a.m. and end approximately at 4 p.m. Pre-registration is required. This free event will provide an official club Soap Box Derby car. Call (630-841-8832 or e-mail stanleyi@sbcglobal.netSRACLC 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. Study Skills and Test Anxiety for ages 12-18 years presented by Warren Township Youth and Family Services from 6:30-8 p.m. April 26 at 17801 W. Washington St., Gurnee. Call (847) 244-1101 ext. 401 or visit www.wtysworkshops.evenbrite.com 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. 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 July 12 - 30. Sign up for one or both; students enrolled in both sessions receive a 10 percent discount on one session. 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 The Friendship Group is designed for the needs of children in grades 3-5 and 6-8 who wish to improve and develop skills in making and keeping friends. Starts Feb. 24-April 21. 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 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. Offering flexible schedules for children from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Call Ellen or Deborah at (847) 680-1886 to schedule a tour or reach the school at www.goddardschool.com. Community Youth Network provides services to residents of Lake, McHenry, Cook and Kenosha counties. The agency's programs are designed to provide comprehensive, outpatient social services to assist individuals and families experiencing difficulties in a variety of areas. Call (847) 548-6000.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. Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
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