Do it in Northbrook!: Westmoor School carnival offers plenty to do

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Updated: March 24, 2012 8:52AM

Bulldog Bonanza carnival

Bring the whole family to Westmoor School for the annual Bulldog Bonanza fundraising carnival. Enjoy games, activities, a karaoke lounge, a treat walk, arts and crafts, a bake sale and more. And for parents, an extensive silent auction! Hot dogs, sandwiches, cotton candy and popcorn for sale. Carnival proceeds go to a wide variety of school programs. When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Where: 2500 Cherry Lane. More info: www.northbrook28.net/wm.

Adopt a pet!

Come see some adorable furry friends who need a home. Wags on Willow Pet Boutique is teaming up with Orphans of the Storm and Heartland Animal Shelter for this two day adoption event in the store. If you fall in love, you can start the adoption process immediately, or you can just stop by to learn more about providing a home for a needy pet. When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and noon to 3 p.m. Sunday. Where: Wags on Willow, 840 Willow Road. More info: (847) 272-2918.

A great concert

Listen to the beautiful music of The Vienna Waltz Ensemble as they perform dances by Beethoven, Strauss, Rossini, Palmer and other great composers. When: noon to 2 p.m. Sunday. Where: Northbrook Public Library. Cost: Free. Register and more info: (847) 272-6224.

Make your home more beautiful

Want to learn how to redecorate your home using creative and cost saving techniques? Join decorator Rhody Hausauer as she shares ideas about end looks that can be achieved at any price point. She’ll give tips on how to make your rooms flow, how to ensure a colorful, cohesive theme to your space, and how to create a gorgeous look by recycling and using what you already have! When: 7 p.m. Tuesday. Where: Northbrook Public Library. Cost: Free. Register and more info: (847) 272-6224.

Be heart healthy

Attend a free wellness workshop aimed to show adults how to protect themselves and their families against heart disease, the number one killer in the U.S. Learn five key steps in building a naturally healthy heart! When: 7-8 p.m. Wednesday. Where: Leisure Center, 3323 Walters Ave. More info and register: (847) 291-2995.

A fun luncheon and fashion show

Come to the Northbrook Woman’s Club’s spring luncheon and fashion show! Enjoy a great lunch and view clothing from the Lake Forest Shop’s spring apparel line. Raffles and other opportunities to donate to grants for Northbrook student scholarships! When: 11:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, March 1. Where: North Shore Country Club, 1340 Glenview Road, Glenview. Cost: $35. Registration required: (847) 559-8997.

Think positively!

Come to this positively uplifting workshop, where life coach Lauren Blue Schifferdecker will explain how positive thinking can help improve your personal relationships, inner peace, health and happiness. When: 1-2 p.m., Thursday, March 1. Where: Northbrook Public Library. Cost: Free. Register: (847) 272-6224.