Do it in Northbrook: Skating competition Friday at Sports Center

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Updated: March 17, 2012 10:12AM

Winter Classic skating competition

The Northbrook Sports Center is hosting the Ice Skating Institute’s Winter Classic! Come watch as 1,000 skaters compete from nine states and Mexico! Enjoy artistic, couples, dance, hockey, rhythmic, and synchronized team events. Plus, it’s free! When: 1-10 p.m. Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday. Where: 1730 Pfingston Road. More info: (847) 291-2993.

Film and race relations in America

In honor of Black History month, come listen to guest speaker, Columbia College Professor Vaun Monroe as he discusses how films have had a dramatic impact on race relations in America. He’ll also show some great film clips! When: 1-4 p.m. Saturday. Where: Northbrook Public Library. Cost: Free. Register: (847) 272-6224.

Let’s talk about the Acadamy Awards!

Join independent film maker Reid Schultz in a pre-Oscar night discussion. Get his take on the nominees and who should have been nominated. Reid’s lively, controversial and humorous demeanor will highly entertain you! When: 2 p.m. Sunday. Where: Northbrook Public Library. Cost: Free. Register: (847) 272-6224.

A great benefit for families

Bring the whole family to Pinstripe’s for the Children’s Heart Foundation’s “Hearts at Play” benefit. Enjoy food, drinks, raffles, bowling and bocce while you raise money to support congenital heart defect research. When: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday. Where: 1150 Willow Road. Cost: $25 for children, $50 for adults. Reservations: www.childrensheartfoundation.org.

No school? take a fun trip!

Whatcha going to do on Monday since there’s no school? Why not spend the day with other kids at Action Territory in Kenosha? Sign up for this action packed day of bumper cars, laser tag, arcade games and more! When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday. Where: Bus leaves from the Leisure Center. Cost: $45. Register: (847) 291-2995.

Dig it

Learn about how people lived in our area thousands of years ago! Local archaeologist, Dan Melone will share recently found prehistoric artifacts. Also, a catered lunch after the presentation! When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday. Where: Leisure Center, 3323 Walters Ave. Cost: $9 for Senior Center members, $15 for non-members. More info and register: (847) 291-2988.

Soup’s on!

Want to learn how to make beef soup, turkey chili and garlic bubble bread? Join cooking instructor Jill Roter for this easy and fun cooking class. When: 11 a.m to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 23. Where: Leisure Center, 3323 Walters Ave. Cost: $25 for Senior Center members, $35 for non-members. Register: nbparks.org.

GBN winter band concert

Enjoy the beautiful sounds of the Glenbrook North High School Varsity band, Symphonic band, and Symphonic Wind Ensemble band as they present their winter concert. When: 7:30-9 p.m. Feb. 23. Where: Center for the Performing Arts at Glenbrook North. Cost: Free. More info: (847) 272-6400.