Publications & Sites 
Community calendar for June 21
Updated: July 29, 2012 6:18AM
Deadline for calendar items is two weeks in advance of the desired publication date. Send information to: Community Calendar, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview, IL 60026; fax to (847) 486-7451 or e-mail to glenview@pioneerlocal.com.
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.
Summer Day Camp: registration 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. Among the camps offered are My First Camp 2 & 3; Green Sprouts; Green Thumbs; Explorer; Adventurers; Leaders in Training; Yoga Bash; and Discover Dance.
Discovery Backpacks: Families can borrow them 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.
Butterflies & Blooms: An outdoor butterfly garden lets visitors immerse themselves with live tropical butterflies. Open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, June through Sept. 3, weather permitting. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children ages 3-12. Members receive $1 off each price. Combination tickets are available for Butterflies and Blooms and the Model Railroad Garden and cost $8 for adults and $5 for children. Members receive $1 off each ticket price.
The Lenhardt Library: “Rare Seeds, Creative harvest: Artists Books Inspired by the Rare Book Collection” exhibition through Aug. 12. The library hours are from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday; from noon-4 p.m. Saturday and by appointment on Sunday.
Fitness walks: Offered from 8 a.m.-9 a.m. through Nov. 17. The cost for four sessions is $38 for members and $46 for nonmembers; eight sessions is $76 for members and $92 for nonmembers; 12 sessions is $114 for members and $138 for nonmembers; 16 sessions for $152 for members and $184 for nonmembers; and a season pass is $285 for members and $345 for nonmembers. Individual rates are $10.
The farmer’s market: Open from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. the first and third Sundays of each month through Oct. 21.
Malott Japanese Garden Family Sundays: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. July 1, 15, Aug. 5, Sept. 2 and 16.
Carillon Concert Series: Tours at 5:30 p.m. and the concerts at 7 p.m. Mondays through Sept. 3.
Music on the Esplanade: 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 28.
Tuesday Morning Music Series: 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 28.
Dancin’ Sprouts: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 29.
Hot Summer Nights: 6-8 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 30.
Bonsai Intermediate Refinement Techniques: 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Session One July 7-Aug. 11 and Session Two Aug. 25-Sept. 29. The cost is $287 for nonmembers and members receive a 20 percent discount.
Bonsai Advanced Presentation Quality Efforts: 9 a.m.-noon Sundays, Session One July 8-Aug. 12 and Session Two Aug. 26-Sept. 30. The cost is $319 for nonmembers and members receive a 20 percent discount.
Bonsai Beginner Basics and Fundamentals: 1-4 p.m. Sundays, Session One July 8-Aug. 12 and Session Two Aug. 26-Sept. 30. The cost is $229 for nonmembers and members receive a 20 percent discount.
Basic AutoCAD for Landscape Design: 7-9 p.m. Mondays, July 9-Aug. 6. The cost is $187 for nonmembers and members receive a 20 percent discount.
Raptors in Your Backyard: A program for the whole family will take place from 1-2:30 p.m. July 10. The cost is $24 for nonmembers and members receive a 20 percent discount. One child’s admission is free with every adult registered. Each additional child registration is $5.
Bonsai Novice Development Techniques: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Session One July 11-Aug. 15 and Session Two Aug. 22-Oct. 3. The cost is $269 for nonmembers and members receive a 20 percent discount.
Watercolor Painting the Natural World: 12:30-3:30 p.m. Thursdays, July 12-Aug. 16. The cost is $287 for nonmembers and members receive a 20 percent discount.
Farm Dinner Series: 5-8 p.m. July 18. The cost is $200 per person and includes cocktails, appetizers, dinner and desert. For tickets or more information, visit www.chicagobotanic.org/farmdinners or call (847) 835-6801.
Cactus and Succulent Society of Greater Chicago Show and Sale: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. July 21 and 22.
Drawing and Painting the Trees of the Chicago Botanic Garden: 1-4 p.m. Fridays, July 13-Aug. 17. The cost is $312 for nonmembers and members receive a 20 percent discount. A supply list will be sent.
Gardening Techniques Session D: 7:30-10:30 a.m. Saturdays, July 14-Aug. 18. The cost is $312 for nonmembers and members receive a 20 percent discount.
Aromatic Walking Tour at the Chicago Botanic Garden: 10 a.m.-noon July 14. The cost is $49 for nonmembers and members receive a 20 percent discount.
Ground Covers and Vines: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, July 17-Aug. 28 with Gardens Walks (select one) 11 a.m. Thursdays, July 19-Aug. 23 or Saturdays, July 21-Aug. 25. The cost is $287 for nonmembers and members receive a 20 percent discount.
Herb-Garden-Inspired SpaDay at Mettawa Manor: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 17. The cost is $159 for nonmembers and members receive a 20 percent discount.
Lake and Pond Shorelines: A discussion of controlling erosion and enhancing habitat will take place from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 18. The cost is $59 for nonmembers and members receive a 20 percent discount.
Farmer’s Market Bouquets: 1-3 p.m. July 19. The cost is $62 for nonmembers and members receive a 20 percent discount.
Healing Through Nature: A seminar for veterans and children with sensory processing and spectrum disorders takes place from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. July 20 and 21 and 9 a.m.-noon July 22. The cost is $479.
Clubs
Glenview Gardeners: Will have a booth at the Farmers Market, 1510 Wagner Road, Glenview, 9 a.m.-noon June 30. Plants and garden related items will be for sale. A container garden raffle will be held. Members will answer gardening questions. For information call (847) 724-2286; email ggardeners@gmail.com or go to www.glenviewgardeners.org.
Glenview Gardeners : Will have a “Tour of Dr. John Kennicott’s home, office, pharmacy & medicinal herb garden” at 7 p.m. July 10 at The Grove National Historic Landmark, 1421 Milwaukee Ave., Glenview. Speaker is Kris Van Voorhis, program supervisor. The Grove is a facility of the Glenview Park District. The fenced garden behind the house is the Community Service Project for the club. Glenview Gardeners is open to both men and women. Guests are welcome. For information call (847) 724-2286, email ggardeners@gmail.com or visit www.glenviewgardeners.org.
Community
Families needed for Cultural Exchange Students: ASSE International Student Exchange Programs, in cooperation with the local high school, is seeking local families to host boys and girls between the ages of 15-18 from a variety of countries around the world. For information call the Midwestern Regional Office at 1-800-736-1760 or go to www.assehosts.com.
The Village Presbyterian Church: Will be giving away free hot dogs, burgers, brats, drinks, and a special dessert, 1-2:30 p.m. July 4, 1300 Shermer, Northbrook. Everyone is welcome to eat and enjoy the parade. A Just Harvest Community Kitchen, located in East Rogers Park, will be co-sponsoring the event and debuting “Just Bites.” “Just Bites” (Business Incubators that Encourage Sustainability) mentors underprivileged area community residents who want to start a small baking or catering business and gives them access to their licensed, industrial kitchen in which to prepare and then sell their food.
Northbrook Farmers Market: The market is open 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 10, rain or shine, except in severe weather, in the Our Lady of the Brook Church parking lot, 3700 Dundee Road, Northbrook. The giant swooper flag signals the market is open. For details go to www.olbparish.org and click on the market in the bottom right hand side of the home page.
Covenant Village of Northbrook: 2625 Techny Road, Northbrook, presents the following free program: 1:30 p.m. June 30 — Feeling nostalgic? Enjoy the old classics and old hymns as played by the 5 musicians of the Skokie Harvest Band.
Cancer Wellness Center: 215 Revere Drive, Northbrook offers the following free workshops and programs — 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. Call (847) 509-9595 to register or visit www.cancerwellness.org.
Scrabble: Those 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.
An Art Exhibition: Continuing on thru June 28 at the Northbrook Public Library, 1201 Cedar, 3rd floor, Multi-Media Section. Features works by the residents of the Glen Oaks Rehabilitation Center in Northbrook.
Recycling Drive: The Torah Learning Center (TLC) of Northbrook, 2548 Jasper Court, Northbrook, invites the community to its electronics recycling drive 10 a.m.-1 p.m. July 1. Bring working or non-working (but not crushed or leaking) electronics to be recycled and help support TLC at the same time. TVs, VCRs, computers, laptops, monitors, phones, etc. For information call (847) 272-7255.
A Career Workshop: “Staying Motivated in a Tough Job Market”, being offered by Jewish Child & Family Services 9:30-11:30 a.m. on Thursdays from July 5-26 at JVS Career Planning Center, 300 Revere Drive, 2nd floor, Northbrook. No cost. Call (847) 412-4304.
Social Security Disability discussion: 7-8:30 p.m. July 9 at Kenon-Knox Conference Center, 9701 N. Knox, Skokie. The free event is open to the public and held by the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Cook County North Suburban. Call (847) 716-2252 or visit www.namiccns.org.
The 36th annual National Exhibition: A juried show held by the Transparent Watercolor Society of America will be held through Aug. 5 at the Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 First Ave., Kenosha, Wis. Featured artists will include Peter Jablokow of Evanston and Ken Call of Northbrook. Call (262) 653-4140 or visit www.kenosha.org/museum.
Stand Up Paddleboarding and Yoga: 8-10 a.m. Wednesdays through September departing at Gilson Beach in Wilmette. Two hour program led by certified yoga instructor and is coupled with a Stand Up Paddleboard Lesson. For all level abilities. The program is $70 and includes equipment. Call (847) 256-4409 or visit www.nwpassage.com.
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 10:30 a.m. June 29 and July 6.
Poetry Discussion : 10 a.m. July 3 — literary critic Isabel Soffer leads a poetry discussion. No advance reading required.
Books on Tap : The creation of a new social book group, the library’s first book club in a pub! Join librarian Leah White every other month in The Landmarks Inn’s private room, 1352 Shermer Road, to relax, talk books, enjoy a tasty beverage. The first meeting will be at 7 p.m. July 18. The first book selection is Swamplandia ! by Karen Russell. Copies of the book can be picked up on the third floor of the library at the Reader Services Desk. All are welcome.
Salon Concert : 7:30 p.m. July 6, brother and sister Allan Steele (cello) and Emily Steele (violin) will perform works by Johann Sebastian Bach and Zoltan Kodaly. Hosts Didier and Jane Lepauw will add to the atmosphere with their charm and musical insights. Call the Multimedia Department for additional information.
The Illinois State Poetry Society : Will meet at 1 p.m. July 8. New members are welcome. Bring 10-12 copies of two of your poems.
OperaModa presents a “Choose Your Own Ending” Recital : At 2 p.m. July 8. New arias and plot twists develop from the audience’s decisions during the “Choose your own Ending” recital, featuring Genevieve Thiers, soprano and Kate Calcamuggio, mezzo-soprano.
The Low Vision Support Group : Will meet at 10 a.m. July 10. Learn about advances that may help improve your reading experiences and quality of life.
Meditation techniques : Will be taught by Om Johari at 10 a.m. July 11. Relax, renew, refresh, and experience the stress-relieving benefits of meditation.
The film “Something Wicked This Way Comes” (95 minutes) : Will be shown at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. July 11. In a small American town, a diabolical circus and its demonic proprietor prey on the townsfolk. This film stars Jason Richards, Jonathan Pryce, and Diane Ladd.
Youth Services
Special Events:
The Reading is So Delicious summer book club : Running through July 31. Children from birth-twelfth grade may register in the Youth Services Department.
Hastey Pudding Puppet Co. (for families) : 10-11 a.m. July 7. When an evil witch Cora steals the magic yellow ribbon from the hair of her sister Hermoine, the stage is set for a gripping drama which pits good against evil.
Circus Boy (For families) : 10-10:45 a.m. July 21. Circus Boy Bobby Hunt’s unforgettable brand of stunts and physical comedy — including fire-eating, mouth juggling, and the world’s smallest bicycle.
Registered Programs
Smile (by Raina Telgemeier), Book Discussion (grade 4-8) : 4-5 p.m. July 19. From sixth grade through tenth, Raina copes with a variety of dental problems that affect her appearance and how she feels about herself.
Strawberry Shortcake Tea Party (ages 4-7) : 10-11 a.m. July 6. Come and have a wee bit of tea with strawberry cakes and stories.
Stuffed Animal Sleepover (all ages) : Drop off — after 4 p.m. July 6. Pick up — 11 a.m. July 7, animal pick-up, storytime and slideshow. Would Teddy enjoy a night out at the library. Join your stuffy on Saturday morning for storytime and to see pictures of the sleepover.
Detective Club (grades 3-4) : 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays July 11, 18 and 25. You must attend all three classes.
The Artist (K and up) : 4-5 p.m. Mondays July 2 and 9, Youth Services Activity Room. Learn art history and have fun. Come ready to make a mess.
Math and Science Lab (ages 3-6 with an adult) : 10:30-11:30 a.m. July 11 and Aug. 8, Youth Services Activity Room. What happens when an ice cube gets too hot? How does a guitar work? Why are 7 and 11 friends? Enjoy hands on activities, stories and music while learning basic science and math concepts in this interactive program for 3-6 year olds with an adult lab partner. Additional lab partners (older siblings) are welcome.
Drop-In Programs
Funtastic Family Saturdays: 10 a.m. June 30, Bike-A-Palooza. Toddler Storytime
: (ages 24-36 months w/caregiver) 10:30-11 a.m. Tuesdays thru July 24.
Preschool Storytime: Ages 3-5, 10:30-11 a.m. thru July 24.
Wee Play Jr .: Prewalkers, 9:15-10:15 a.m. Thursdays thru July 26.
Wee Play Sr .: Walkers, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursdays thru July 26.
Bike-A-Palooza : For families, 10-11 a.m. June 30. Outside, East Entrance. Deck out bikes, wagons, and strollers for Northbrook’s Independence Parade. Bring your wheels and the rest will be provided.
Game Day : All ages, 2-4 p.m. Tuesdays thru July 24.
Globe Trotters — Destination Antarctica (grade K-3 ): 2-3 p.m. July 22. What’s going on down there? It may be hot in Northbrook, but Globe Trotters is going to the coldest place on Earth.
Teen Programs
Game Day : All ages, 2-4 p.m. Tuesdays thru July 24.
“ Mocha and More” After-Hours@Starbucks (grades 6-12) : 7 p.m. July 13. Stop by the library to sign up for the latest “Mocha and More” and pick up a free copy of Maze Runner . As always there will be Advance Reader Copies of new books to be raffled off, and you will be treated to your favorite Starbucks beverage. Register beginning July 2 (847) 272-4300.
Reunions
60th reunion (class of ‘52) for Austin High School (Chicago): Taking place on Oct. 6. Email hnkmusic@comcast.net or call Annabelle & Gabe (847) 256-6818.
USS Columbus Reunion: Sept. 12-16 at Holiday Inn Portland Airport — Portland, Ore. Contact Allen R. Hope, president, 3828 Hobson Road, Fort Wayne, IN. 46815-4505. Home (260) 486-2221, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Eastern Time, Fax 260-492-9771, email Hope4391@frontier.com.
Glenbrook North Class of 1972 40th Class Reunion: Oct. 5 and 6. For preliminary information call Rita Kilcoyne-Hart at rhart@ksnlaw.com or (847) 814-7482.
Support
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.
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.
Volunteers
Volunteers needed: North Shore Senior Center is looking for volunteers to crochet or knit blankets for people undergoing chemotherapy. For information, contact Maura Rogan at (847) 784-6052 or email mrogan@nssc.org.
YMCA
Don’t let road construction get you down: There are several easy routes available to help you access the Y during the Techny Road construction. Visit www.nsymca.org for a map and helpful hints.
Massages in the Y’s spa area: New clients will enjoy $10 off their first massage fee! Call Therapeutic Kneads at (847) 266-0131 to schedule an appointment.
Party packages to fit any need: Contact Julia Ivanchenko@ jivanchenko@nsymca.org, or ext. 1226.
Volunteers needed : — Volunteer coaches, child care assistants, office assistants, and special events. Contact Kandice Cooley at kcooley@nsymca, (847) 272 7250 x. 1201.
Date Night: On the third Friday of the month, drop off the kids for a Y Undernighter Party! Kids in kindergarten through fifth grade can join their friends for dinner, swimming, X-Zone, movies and fun from 6 to 10 p.m. Y members, $30; non-members $45. Register by the preceding Wednesday to guarantee your spots. The next undernighter will be July 20. Call Debi Spring, dspring@nsymca.org, (847) 272-7250 x1233.
Kid-friendly programs: Get your child on the road to lifetime fitness. Contact Casey Schmit at cschmit@nsymca.org, (847) 272-7250 x.1217.
Do you have a child entering kindergarten in the fall?: Enrich the experience with the Y’s Kindergarten Club! With morning and afternoon sessions available and transportation to/from schools in Northbrook and Glenview, Kindergarten Club creates a fun, full-day experience to support your child’s social and academic development. Hot lunches, snacks, and even swim lessons are all included! Also, check out Y-Time, the NSYMCA’s afterschool program for grades 1-5. For information, contact Shannon Cartier, scartier@nsymca.org, (847) 272-7250 x1246.
Enjoy Sunrise Yoga: At the Northbrook Farmers Market. Y yoga instructors will lead groups on the lawn adjacent to the market every Wednesday morning at 7:15 a.m.. No registration required; just bring your mat and join in! The Farmers Market is held at Our Lady of the Brook, 3700 Dundee Road, Northbrook. For market information, visit www.olbparish.org. To learn about NSYMCA yoga programs, visit www.nsymca.org or contact Marlo Leaman, mleaman@nsymca.org, (847) 272-7250 x1218.
