Community Calendar for Feb. 17
February 17, 2012 4:32PM
Updated: March 24, 2012 8:26AM
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The Chicago Botanic Garden
The following events will take place at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road in Glencoe. For more information call (847) 835-5440 or visit www.chicagobotanic.org.
Registration for the 2012 summer day camp programs has begun. In addition to the Chicago Botanic Garden’s weeklong summer day camp, Camp CBG now offers full-day camps from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. for two weeks for children ages 6-9. Parents who register their children by Feb. 29 will receive a $5 per camp “Early Bloomer” discount. Among the camps offered are My First Camp 2 & 3; Green Sprouts; Green Thumbs; Explorer; Adventurers; Leaders in Training; Yoga Bash; and Discover Dance.
Camp CBG provides exciting and enriching learning experiences for children ages 2-12. The Garden offers weeklong camps with morning, afternoon, and all-day options from June 18 to Aug. 17. Online registration is open through June.
The exhibition Treewhispers will be on display from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. through April 8 in the Joutras Gallery. Visit www.treewhispers.com.
De-mystifying Heirloom Gardening: Lecture and Seed Swap will take place with a lecture and book signing from 2-3 p.m. and the seed swap and demonstrations from 3-5 p.m. Feb. 26 in the Fairchild Room of the Alsdorf Auditorium. Diane Ott Whealy will be signing copies of her new book, Gathering, Memoir of a Seed Saver.
Brambles and Berries for Beginners will take place from 9:30 a.m.-noon Feb. 25. The cost is $36 for members and $45 for nonmembers.
Urban Composting will be discussed from 1-3 p.m. Feb. 25. The cost is $29 for members and $37 for nonmembers.
Harry Potter’s Herbology: Medieval and Renaissance Botany at Hogwarts will be discussed at 11 a.m.-noon Feb. 25. The cost is $15 for members and $19 for nonmembers.
Backyard Design will be discussed from 7-9 p.m. Feb. 28. The cost is $29 for members and $37 for nonmembers.
Families visiting the Garden can borrow Discovery Backpacks from the Information Desk in the Visitor Center. They are available year-round and will be loaned out on a first-come, first-served basis.
Story Time in the Lenhardt Library for children ages 2-5 accompanied by a caregiver will take place form 10-11 a.m. Mondays through May 21.
The library exhibition “Renaissance Artists: illustrations of Science and Art will take place from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays and noon-4:30 p.m. on weekends through May 13
Beginning Watercolor will take place from 1-3:30 p.m. Thursdays, March 1-April 5. The cost is $189 for members and $237 for nonmembers.
Growing a Cook’s Garden will take place from 1-3 p.m. March 3. The cost is $29 for members and $37 for nonmembers.
Success with Trees and Shrubs will take place from 9:30 a.m.-noon March 3. The cost is $36 for members and $45 for nonmembers.
A free certificate program information session will take place from 7-8 p.m. March 5.
From the Drawing Board to the Border will take place from 7-9 p.m. March 6. The cost is $29 for members and $37 for nonmembers.
Marty Wingate will discuss his book Landscaping for Privacy: Innovative Ways to Turn Your Outdoor Space into a Peaceful Retreat from 1-2 p.m. March 9. A book signing will follow.
The Magical World of Floral Close-Ups will be discussed from 7-9 p.m. March 9. The cost is $29 for members and $37 for nonmembers.
Floral Close-Up Photography with Allen Rokach will take place from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. March 10. The cost is $179 for members and $224 for nonmembers.
The Best New Annuals for 2012 will be discussed from 1-4 p.m. March 10. The cost is $59 for members and $74 for nonmembers.
Gardening in Raised Beds will be discussed from 1-3 p.m. March 10. The cost is $29 for members and $37 for nonmembers.
Growing Salads Indoors will be discussed from 9-11 a.m. March 10. The cost is $29 for members and $37 for nonmembers.
Healthy Gardens will be discussed from 9 a.m.-noon March 10. The cost is $59 for members and $74 for nonmembers.
Pruning Principles will be discussed from 1-3 p.m. March 11. The cost is $29 for members and $37 for nonmembers.
Botany will be discussed from 2:30-4:30 p.m. or 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays March 12-April 23. The cost is $269 for members and $337 for nonmembers.
Color Mixing will be discussed from 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays, March 13-April 17. The cost is $229 for members and $287 for nonmembers.
Organic Gardening—A Fresh Approach will be discussed from 6:30-9 p.m. March 13. The cost is $36 for members and $45 for nonmembers.
A Craft Spirits Tasting at the Garden will be held from 6-8 p.m. March 8. Connoisseurs may sample and array of spirits crafted by small batch distillers. Advance tickets are $25. Day Tickets are $28. Garden members receive $3 off each ticket level. Participants must be 21 or older with a valid ID.
The Chicago Botanic Garden will provide educational opportunities at the 2012 Chicago Flower and Garden Show March 10-18 at Navy Pier. For event listings and times, visit www.chicagoflower.com.
Classes
Register for Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University, a class that provides common-sense education and empowerment to individuals and families alike, whether finances are in great shape or under distress. The class will take place 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays March 6-June 13 at Willow Creek Community Church — North Shore. Registration and materials fee apply. Register online at www.willownorthshore.org and selected “Next Steps” tab. Child care is available. For information contact tmanno@willowcreek.org..
Clubs
LeTip, a growing business networking group in the Northbrook area, is seeking new members. The organization includes local professionals and service providers who come together once a week to exchange business referrals or tips. Meetings are 7:15 to 8:15 a.m. Wednesdays at 1240 Meadow Road, Northbrook. Call Bryce Fuller at (847) 208-7888 or Paul Cohen at (847) 312-7568.
Alliance Française du North Shore will offer “Café Conversation” in French from 10-11 a.m. March 5 at Panera, 1199 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. Membership is not required and the meeting is open to all fluency levels. Visit http://alliancefn.wlkcommunity.com or e-mail alliancefn@yahoo.com.
Community
The community is invited to the following free programs hosted by Covenant Village of Northbrook, 2625 Techny Road, Northbrook. Call (847) 412-7016 to reserve a space: Feb. 24 at 6:30 p.m. — Jeffrey Deutsch, cruise ship entertainer, will delight people with his voice and piano accompaniment; March 9 at 6:30 p.m. — Enjoy the talented and energetic Sheila Tully Irish Dancers performing a program of traditional Irish dance; March 21 at 1 p.m. — Mystery lovers are invited to hear Lori Siegel from the Northbrook Public Library review Janet Morgan’s book, Agatha Christie; March 23 at 6:30 p.m. — Bob Burton, former teacher of cinematography at Oakton Community College, presents a program titled Movie Memories..
Cancer Wellness Center, 215 Revere Drive, Northbrook offers the following free workshops — Co-Ed Spirituality Discussion Group from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday, call Deborah Kooenenberger at (847) 562-4982 to register; Personal Training for anyone impacted by cancer, call to schedule a personal 30-minute appointment, physician release required; Reiki sessions — 30-minute appointments, call for a personal appointment; Massage for anyone impacted by cancer, 30-minute, fully-clothed, individual appointments offered, call to schedule a personal appointment. Call (847) 509-9595 to register or visit www.thecancerwellnesscenter.org.
Scrabble fans looking for opportunities to play the word game are welcome to attend Scrabble® night at 7:30 p.m. on the fourth Friday of the month at North Northfield United Methodist Church, 797 Sanders Road, Northbrook. For information call (847) 272-2250.
The Cancer Wellness Center, 215 Revere Drive, Northbrook, offers free programming including the following: Physician lectures, complementary education, yoga, counseling, support and discussion groups, and a full schedule of wellness classes, to anyone impacted by cancer, including those with a diagnosis, their family members and those who have lost a loved one to cancer. Call (847) 509-9595 to register or visit www.cancerwellness.org.
The Brookers 9-hole ladies league has tee times available for the 2012 golf season at Sportsman’s Country Club in Northbrook. Tee times from 7:27 a.m. to 8:03 a.m. on Thursday mornings. Call Susanne Meyer (847) 498-3043 for information.
International Student Exchange is looking for volunteer host families to welcome teens from around the world for a semester or a year long stay in American high schools. All students bring their own spending money, speak good English and are fully screened. Call Denise (847) 652-7662 or isechicago@gmail.com for information. 3-5 week summer students also available from France and Spain.
Saint Francis Hospital will hold HeartFest at 7 a.m. Feb. 28 at 355 Ridge Ave., Evanston. The day will include health screenings by appointment only from 7-10 a.m.; a welcome at 9:30 a.m.; a presentation by Ryan Hutmacher, co-founder of Centered Chef; and a discussion of the latest treatments for cardiac arrhythmia at 11:30 a.m. To register, call (877) 737-4636.
Going Green Matters, Wilmette’s sixth annual green fair, will take place from 1-5 p.m. March 11 at the Woman’s Club of Wilmette, 930 Greenleaf Ave., Wilmette. The day will feature booths, presentations, exhibits and the chance for battery, electronic and Styrofoam recycling. Visit www.goinggreenmatters.org. For volunteer opportunities, contact info@gogreenwilmette.org.
Library
The following programs are offered at the Northbrook Public Library, 1201 Cedar Lane. Call (847) 272-6224 or go online to www.northbrook.info:
Gentle Yoga will be led by Olga Rudiak during a one hour session at 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 24 and March 2. Experience a sense of well-being, improved physical strength, and relaxation. The Lyric Opera Corps of Chicago presents an introduction to “Rinaldo” by Handel at 2 p.m. on Feb. 26. This prelude to your opera experience offers composer information, story insights, music history, and musical highlights. Karen Jared is the lecturer. The Vienna Waltz Ensemble will perform as part of the Concerts on 3 winter series at 2 p.m. Feb. 26. They will play works by Beethoven, Strauss Sr. & Jr., and Rossini. Meditation techniques will be taught by Om Johari at 10 a.m. Feb. 29. Relax, renew, refresh, and experience the stress-relieving benefits of meditation. The film “Daisy Kenyon” 99 minutes, will be shown at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 29. An artist in love with a married man agrees to marry another just as her lover decides to get a divorce in this 1947 film starring Joan Crawford, Dana Andrews, and Henry Ford. Independent filmmaker Reid Schultz will discuss the 20th Century Fox Film Noir Series after both screenings. Learn how positive thinking can help improve your relationships, inner peace, health, and happiness in a presentation by life coach Lauren Blue Schifferdecker at 1 p.m. March 1. Jazz fusion artist and composer Deborrah Wyndham will perform along with Misha Basin, a true virtuoso of the accordion, at 7:30 p.m. March 2, hosted by Jane & Didier Lepauw. Call the Multimedia Department (847) 272-2830 for details. Join world traveler and storyteller Bill Helmuth on an exciting tour of South America at 2 p.m. March 3. Susan Merdinger and Irina Feoktistova will play rarely performed works by Rachmaninoff, Chasins, and Gould as part of our 2 Piano/4 Hands Concert at 2 p.m. March 4. David Kirshner, Chair of SCORE Chicago, will present a Marketing Workshop at 7 p.m. March 6. (SCORE is the free counseling and consulting affiliate of the Small Business Association.) Call Mercedes at (312) 353-4540 to register. Meditation techniques will be taught by Om Johari at 10 a.m. March 7. Relax, renew, refresh, and experience the stress-relieving benefits of meditation.
Secret Life of Walter Manny — (for families) 10-10:45 a.m. March 3. Eight year old Walter Manny has such fabulous adventures! Secret Agent Manny ascends skyscrapers with ropes and suction cups: Daytona Manny’s pit crew races through a crisis; Indiana Manny Jones sidesteps snakes, bats and traps to track down treasure. Walter’s frequent daydreaming often causes problems, until his imaginative resourcefulness saves the day. Registered Programs Pink It Up (Families) — 4-5 p.m. Feb. 24. Come hear about Pinkalicious (a girl who loved pink so much that she turned pink) and share other fabulous pink stories. Dress in pink! Adults who love pink are welcome too. Globe Trotters — Destination: England (Grade K-3) — 2-3 p.m. March 4. Do you take milk with your tea? We’ll experience a proper English tea time complete with scones and cucumber sandwiches, learn a thing or two about kings and queens and listen to some brilliant English stories. Book Buddies — (Grade K-3) — Three Week Session begins the week of March 3 through March 22. Call (847) 272-4300 for availability and to register. Pair your child up with a book buddy for reading fun! Reading with local high school volunteers helps sharpen important learning skills. Children will read with a buddy for 45 minutes. Multiple after-school and Saturday time slots are being offered.
Art Smart (All ages) — Start your Saturday with art in this art class for preschoolers, brought to you by the NSYMCA Art Academy and the Northbrook Public Library; 9 a.m.-noon Feb. 25, Family Game Day; March 3, Secret Life of Walter Manny; 10-11 a.m. March 10, Art Smart; all day long on March 17, Family Craft Table; March 24, Dave Rudolf’s Beach Bash; March 31, Family Storytime.
Drop-In Programs
Musical Mayhem — (For Families) — 10:30-11 a.m. March 6 — What do you get when you combine music, shakers, scarves, bubbles and dancing? A half hour of high energy fun! Come to the library and get ready to boogie.
Teen Programs
Hunger Games Trilogy “Mocha and More” After-Hours @ Starbucks (Grades 6-12) 7-8 p.m. Feb. 24, Starbucks on Cherry — We will discuss the entire Hunger Games trilogy. Sip your favorite Starbucks beverage (our Treat) as we discuss what we like best about the series. Join the fun by registering at (847) 272-4300 or stop in at the Youth Services Reference Desk. Electronic Studying Tips (Grades 7-12 and parents of students in grades 7-12) 7-8 p.m. March 6. This is the perfect opportunity to learn all about the databases, tutoring programs and testing services available electronically through the library. Register by phone (847) 272-4300 or in person at the Youth Services Reference Desk. Make a Duct Tape iPod Holder (Grades 6-12) — 4-5 p.m. March 8. We have a variety of tape design to help you create an iPod holder. Register by phone (847) 272-4300 or at the Youth Services Reference Desk
Lutheran Church of the Ascension will sponsor an adult mini-retreat from 8 a.m.-noon March 3 at Techny Towers Conference and Retreat Center, 2001 Waukegan Road, Techny. Reverend Dennis Kelly, senior pastor at Lutheran Church of the Ascension in Northfield, will be the presenter. To register, visit www.ascension-church.org or call (847) 466-8335.
Seniors
Northbrook Park District Senior Center, 3323 Walters Ave., offers programs for senior adults, age 55 and over. Call (847) 291-2988 for a list of programs.
FRIDAY
9:15 a.m.: Cardio (fee)
9:30 a.m.: Mahjong Review (fee)
10 a.m.: Humanities
11:30 a.m.: Pinochle
noon: Beg. Canasta (fee); Gin Rummy
12:30 p.m.: Men’s Poker
1:30 p.m.: Strength & Tone (fee); Bunco
MONDAY
9:15 a.m.: Cardio (fee)
9:30 a.m.: Learn Mahjong (fee); Total Body Conditioning (fee)
10 a.m.: Sewing/Craft
11:30 a.m.: Mahjong
noon: Duplicate Bridge
12:30 p.m. Men’s Poker
1 p.m.: Zumba Gold Toning: Chair Class (fee)
6:15 p.m. Zumba Gold (fee)
7 p.m.: Beginning Bridge (fee)
TUESDAY
9:30 a.m.: Reg. Bridge
9:45 a.m.: Zumba Gold (fee)
10 a.m.: A Journey through Jewish History (fee)
11:30 a.m.: Mixed Poker; Pinochle
noon: Gin Rummy
1 p.m.: Current Events; Tap Dancing — Inter./Adv. (fee)
WEDNESDAY
8:30 a.m.: Trip/ “Viva Vegas” @Fireside Theatre (fee)
9 a.m.: Beg. Canasta (fee)
9:15 a.m.: Cardio (fee)
10 a.m.: Knitting/Crochet
10:30 a.m.: Total Body Conditioning (fee)
noon: Canasta
12:30 p.m.: Men’s Poker
1 p.m.: Social Services (by appointment); The Palette Pals (fee); Sit and BeFit (fee)
THURSDAY
9:15 a.m.: Total Body Conditioning (fee)
9:30 a.m.: Park Larks Rehearsal; Brain Gym (fee)
10 a.m.: Tai Chi — Set (fee); Blood Pressure Screening
10:30 a.m.: Zumba Gold (fee)
11 a.m.: Tai Chi — Beginning (fee)
11:30 a.m.: Mahjong; Texas Hold’em
noon: Art Studio
1 p.m.: Beg. Computers 1 (fee)
5:45 p.m.: Zumba Gold (fee)
Support
A Parkinson’s Support Group for persons with Parkinson’s, their care-partners, caregivers and families meets 10 a.m.-noon on the second and fourth Monday of each month at Covenant Village of Northbrook, 2615 Techny Road. Call (847) 509-0927 for information or to register.
A Memory Loss Support Group for families and caregivers dealing with Alzheimer’s and other dementias meets at 7 p.m. on the third Thursdays of the month at Covenant Village of Northbrook, 2625 Techny Road. Call (847) 412-7303 for information or to register.
A one-session program on “Navigating Grief: Finding Your Bearings After a Loss”, facilitated by a licensed counselor and sponsored by Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter for individuals who have recently lost a loved one, will take place at Midwest CareCenter, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview from 6-8:30 p.m. April 9. Call to register for information (847) 730-1290. The program is offered free of charge. Learn more about their grief support groups at www.carecenter.org/groupsupport.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness, Cook County North Suburban Chapter will offer the Family-to-Family education program for families of persons dealing with serious mental illness from 9-11:30 a.m. Saturdays through April 21 at the Evanston Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave., Evanston. Call (847) 716-2252 to register.
Volunteers
Volunteers are being sought by the North Shore Senior Center to crochet or knit blankets for people undergoing chemotherapy. Blankets have been donated to patients at the University of Chicago Medical Center and NorthShore University HealthSystem’s Kellogg Cancer Centers. For more information, contact Maura Rogan, director of volunteer services, at (847) 784-6052 or e-mail mrogan@nssc.org.
Workshops
A parenting workshop will take place 2:30-4 p.m., Feb. 25 at Wonder, 250 S. Waukegan Road, Deerfield. Northbrook-based business owner Erin Krex will team up with family therapists Lauren Bondy and Karen Jacobson, founders of Parenting Perspectives, to present “What a Pair! Creating a Partnership with Your Nanny. Cost is: Single— $18 plus processing fee of $1.44; or Couple— $25 plus processing fee of $1.62 (couple can be a grandma & mother, etc.) Call (847) 733-2700 ext. 310 or go to http://whatapair.eventbrite.com/.
YMCA
Help the YMCA build a strong home for everyone in the community through the 2011 Strong Home Appeal. The Strong Home Appeal is a one-step way to support the Y in its renovation efforts and also enable families in financial need to participate in Y programs. Currently, one out of five people using the NSYMCA receive financial assistance. Make A Capital Campaign pledge or contribution today and 20 percent will go toward families in need. Plus, donate $50 or more to the Y and receive the Gift of Health to share with a friend! Donors receive a voucher for a one-month complimentary adult membership. To donate, contact Tara Bilby at tbilby@nsymca.org or call (847) 272-7250 ext. 1222.
After a strenuous workout — or any other time! — treat yourself to a massage in the Y’s spa area. The professionals from Therapeutic Kneads are available by appointment to fit your schedule. New clients will enjoy $10 off their first massage fee! Call Therapeutic Kneads at (847) 266-0131 to schedule an appointment.
Teens with special needs are invited to sign up for the new “After-School H.A.W.K.S.” program in fitness and dance movement. Taught by Y professional staff and facilitated by Glenbrook North peer helpers, the program meets on Wednesday afternoons until 5:30 p.m. The class offers a combination of physical, social and creative activities that will vary from week to week. Fees are $20 per week for Y members, $30 per week for non-members. Open to all junior high and high school students with special needs. For more information, contact Sari Glazebrook, sglazebrook@nsymca.org, (847) 272-7250 x1216. The North Suburban YMCA and its Performing Arts Department presents its ongoing Ballroom Dance Workshop Series. Workshops will be from 7:45-9 p.m. on the second Friday of every month and will include instruction in Jive, Swing, and Waltz. Come with a partner or solo and wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Sign up on a class-by-class basis — just $15 for Y members, $20 for non-members. For more info contact Joni Goldstein at (847) 272-7250 ext. 1232 or jgoldstein@nsymca.org. The Y has the facilities and expertise to make your special event fun for everyone. Birthday Parties, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Corporate Parties/Meetings, Reunions — the Y has party packages to fit any need. Contact Julia Ivanchenko@ jivanchenko@nsymca.org, or ext. 1226. Openings are available for coaches, child care assistants, office assistants, and special events. Contact Kandice Cooley at kcooley@nsymca, (847) 272 7250 x. 1201, to get involved.
Summer Camp registration is now open at www.nsymca.org. Check out our camp guide to learn about our wide range of traditional and specialty camps. Short sessions, extended hours and transportation from summer schools offer the most flexible package around. For more information, contact Debi Spring, dspring@nsymca.org.
The annual YMCA 3-on-3 basketball tournament is back. Grab some friends and sign up your team of up to four players. High school division plays beginning at 5 p.m. Feb. 24. Grade 1-8 teams play starting at 11 a.m. Feb. 25. All teams play a minimum of two games, and all players receive a T-shirt. Entry fee is $72/team. For information call (847) 272-7250 or contact Casey Schmit, cschmit@nsymca.org.
Save the Date for the 6th Annual Strong Kids Dinner on May 16! This exciting night features wonderful food, live entertainment, auctions, games and loads of surprises. All proceeds benefit the Strong Kids Fund, providing financial assistance toward Y programs for families in need. This year’s dinner will honor the First Bank of Highland Park for its outstanding leadership and service to the community. Join us at Allgauer’s Restaurant in the Hilton — Northbrook from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $125. For more information, contact Barb Flanigan, bflanigan@nsymca.org, (847) 272-7250.
Get ready for baseball season with spring training at the Y! For the Winter II Session, the NSYMCA will partner with Lincoln Park Baseball Academy to offer classes in baseball fundamentals and hitting for ages 7-13. LBPA brings instructors who have played competitive baseball, from collegiate level to past and present major leaguers. From February 21 through April 17, Baseball Fundamentals will run Tuesdays from 4-5 p.m., followed by the Hitting Clinic from 5-6 p.m. Fees for each class are $175 for Y members, $195 for non-members. For more information, visit lincolnparkbaseballacademy.com or nsymca.org.
The Y will host its annual Mini Indoor Triathlon on March 4 beginning at 7 a.m. Using the pool, cycle bikes and treadmills, participants will swim for 10 minutes, bike for 20 and run for 15. Earn your NSYMCA Triathlon tech shirt! Entry fee is just $15; open to anyone 14 years and older. Register by Feb. 22 to guarantee your shirt order. For more information, contact Frank Lenardi, flenardi@nsymca.org or (847) 272-7250 x. 1235.
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