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Wizard of Oz
Lake Zurich High School presents "The Wizard of Oz" at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Performances will be in the school's performing arts center, 300 Church St. Tickets cost $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, students and children. Call the ticket hotline at (847) 540-4740 for information or to order tickets. Tickets cost $2 more if purchased at the door.
World's fair at Stevenson
Stevenson High School's diversity council and the Interact Club will sponsor the 2008 World's Fair and Carnivale on Saturday and Sunday. Clubs, classes and groups of students will create exhibits about foreign countries and cultures. They'll be featured 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. A fashion show and entertainment showcase will begin at 2 p.m. each day. Stevenson is on Route 22 west of Milwaukee Avenue in Lincolnshire.
Student art festival set
The Antioch Woman's Club will host the 21st annual Student Art Festival from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at Antioch High School, 1133 Main St. Students from Antioch and Lake Villa/Lindenhurst area schools, as well as Millburn Grade School and Emmons Grade School, will participate. Each school will be awarded first- and second-place ribbons, as well as honorable mention ribbons. A complimentary refreshment table will be provided by the Antioch Woman's Club. The show is open to the public. For more information, call (847) 838-6103.
Art show in Mundelein
The Mundelein High School art department will host its 15th annual student art show April 30 and May 1. The exhibit is from 6 to 8 p.m. the first day, and 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. the second in the main gymnasium. The show will be open to the public and will exhibit the culmination of the current school year's artwork. Many art disciplines will be represented, including drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture and jewelry design.
Senior driving classes
The Vernon Hills Police Department will host two driver safety classes designed for motorists aged 50 and older. The AARP Driver Safety classes are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and May 3 at the Vernon Hills village hall, 290 Evergreen Drive. The fee is $10, and there is no final test. Participants will update their knowledge of the rules of the road; learn how to adjust driving to allow for age-related physical changes; reduce traffic violations, crashes and injuries; and get an insurance discount. Call (847) 362-4439 to register or visit www.aarp.org/drive for more information.