“Community Calendar” plus 1 more |
| Posted: 22 Apr 2010 02:54 AM PDT
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. 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 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 Civil War Round Table will meet at 7 p.m. May 5 at the Gurnee Community Church, 4555 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee. Topic: The Committee on the Conduct of the War with speaker Rick Andresen. 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. 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. Career Transition Networking Group will host Staying Sane while searching for a job at 7 p.m. April 26 at the Prince of Peace Church, 135 S. Milwaukee, Lake Villa. For those who are job seeking, under employed or want to help others network. An interactive presentation will follow networking. Bring 20 copies of your handbill or resume. Call Don (847) 548-7519 or Kristin (847) 772-3630 or visit the Web site www.princeofpeacelv.org 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. Grayslake Spring Farmer's Market is now open from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.at Centennial Park, 147 Center St. Grayslake, featuring 22 vendors. Visit Web site www.grayslakefarmersmarket.com Lakes Region Historical Society is open on Saturdays from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., March-December at the School House Museum, 812 Main St., Antioch or the Meeting House on the first Saturday of each month of 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The Archives Center is open from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. the first Saturday of each month and Monday, Tuesday and Wednesdays by appointment for those in genealogy. Call (847) 395-4912. 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. 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 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 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. Golf Outing with Dinner and Silent Auction hosted by the Grayslake North High School Booster Club will be held on May 22 at the Renwood Golf Club, 701 E. Shorewood Road, Round Lake Beach with a shot gun start at 11 a.m. Call (224) 715-5512. 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. 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. Next meeting will be held on April 26. Topic: Making sense of conflicting advice regarding exercise and health screenings. 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. Next meeting is May 5; Janet will will sing songs from Colonial times to the present wearing costumes to match eras. 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. SRACLC Summer Day Camp information is available. Visit www.sraclc.org to download registration materials. Camp runs June 21- July 29, Monday-Thursday. Extended care and Friday field trips are also offered. The registration deadline is May 21. Feel free to contact the SRACLC office at (847) 816-4866 for additional information. 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. 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