Kids, teens and family
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Monday Morning Tots: 10 to 11:30 a.m. today and May 19, Vernon Area Public Library District is at 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. For children under age 3. The library provides the space, books, toys and refreshments. Siblings are welcome to attend. The program is open only to Vernon Area Public Library cardholders. Registration is not required. For information, call (847) 634-3650 or visit www.vapld.info.
Chorus concert: 7 p.m. today, Mead Junior High School, 1765 Biesterfield Road, Elk Grove Village. Seventh- and eighth-grade students perform. (847) 357-6000.
Discipline Night: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Enders-Salk Elementary School, 345 N. Salem Drive, Schaumburg. Learn a variety of strategies to help support your child's continued learning at home. Childcare provided. Rachel, (847) 357-6385 or Liz, (847) 357-6373.
Choral concert: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Canton Middle School, 1100 Sunset Circle, Streamwood.
Orchestra concert: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Bartlett High School auditorium, 701 Schick Road, Bartlett. Orchestra students in grades four from Spring Trail and Prairieview elementary schools along with grades five from Bartlett, Centennial, Hawk Hollow, Prairieview, Spring Trail and Sycamore Trails elementary schools perform.
Encore! Sings: 7 p.m. Tuesday; Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave. Buffalo Grove Park District's traveling performing ensemble presents Broadway melodies, movie themes, rock and roll and children's favorites. Register online at www.ahml.info under "programs" or call (847) 392-0100.
1-2-3 Magic program: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Muir Literacy Academy, 1973 N. Kensington, Hoffman Estates. Dr. Thomas W. Phelan designed the 1-2-3- Magic program to bring practical discipline techniques and effective parenting solutions to families and educators. (847) 357-6444.
Homeschool open house: 1-3 p.m.; Tuesday; Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton. Meet other homeschoolers in the area, see new books and Web sites. Treats and prizes. Free. No registration needed. (847) 392-0100.
How to Write Comics: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Russell Lissau, writer of "The Batman Strikes!" and "Hope: New Orleans" will run a hands-on workshop about writing comic books. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Puppet opera: 6:30 p.m. Wed.-Fri. through May 24, Park Central, 3000 Central Road, Rolling Meadows: Opera in Focus presents rod puppets choreographed to recorded music, acts and scenes from Puccini's "Madama Butterfly." $7-$12. (847) 818-3220.
PTA recognition dinner: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Mead Junior High School, 1765 Biesterfield Road, Elk Grove Village. Presentation of scholarships, dinner. $15. For tickets, call Mary Kay, (630) 736-5737 or Debbie, (847) 301-9394.
Celebrate Learning Night: 7:15-9 p.m. Thursday, Link Elementary School, 900 S. West Glenn Trail, Elk Grove Village. Book fair and library display. (847) 357-5300.
Jamma Tales: 7 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Vernon Area Public Library District is at 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Pajamas are welcome for this storytime, open to ages 2 to 5 and caregivers. Registration is not required. For information, call (847) 634-3650 or visit www.vapld.info.
Eighth-grade dance: 7-9 p.m. Friday, Addams Junior High School gym, 700 S. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. (847) 357-5900.
Preschool Fun Fair: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Pat Shephard Center, 421 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. Games, pony rides, petting zoo, face painting, more hosted by the Schaumburg Park District. Picnic food also available for an additional cost. Pre-registration $7 per child; $10 day of event. www.parkfun.com or (847) 490-7036.
High School Coffee House: 7-9 p.m. Friday, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Open mic night and karaoke jam for local high school students. For details or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Fishing Derby: 9 a.m.-noon; Saturday; Lake Park, Lee and Howard streets, Des Plaines. Hot dogs, soft drinks, prizes. Open to all children and families. Hosted by the Optimist Club of Des Plaines. (847) 337-3228
Palatine bicycle and property auction: 10 a.m. Saturday, Community Center/Police Station, 200 E. Wood St., Palatine. Items displayed for viewing from 9:30-10 a.m. For information, call the property control officer at (847) 202-6615.
District 54 annual Bilingual Family Gathering: 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Muir Literacy Academy, 1973 Kensington, Hoffman Estates. Call event coordinator, Yolanda at (847) 357-5072 for information.
Des Plaines Community Fair: 8 a.m.-noon Saturday; Mountain View Adventure Center, 510 E. Algonquin Road, Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E. Thacker Street, and the Juno Lighting Parking Lot, across from Mountain View Adventure Center.
Events include: Pooch, Pet and Pedal Parade, "Touch a Truck," car seat safety check, mini health fair, arts and crafts booth, bike registration, Jewels the Clown doing face painting, miniature train rides, etc. (847) 391-5700. www.desplainesparks.org.
Touch A Truck: 9:30 a.m.-Noon, Saturday; Juno Lighting, Algonquin at Wolf Roads, Des Plaines. Plow truck display and interactive activities. (847) 824-8070.
Fancy Nancy Party: 1-2 p.m. Saturday and 10:30-11:30 a.m. May 19; Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton. Craft and storytime on the book character by author Jane O'Connor. Wear something special. Free. Open to ages 3-7. Register online at www.ahml.info under "programs" or call (847) 392-0100.
Preschool Saturdays: 9:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday, May 24 and 31, Vernon Area Public Library District is at 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Stories for the preschool child. Registration is not required. Call (847) 634-3650 or visit www.vapld.info.
Family Days: Noon, Sundays through Sept. 21. Arlington Park, 2200 W. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights: Special theme each week. Also, a petting zoo, face painting and pony rides. Junior Jockey Club for kids ages 12 and under. Admission free for ages 17 and under. arlingtonpark.com or (847) 385-7500.
Schaumburg Bike Ride and Picnic: Noon Sunday, Blackwell Elementary School, 345 N. Walnut Lane, Schaumburg. Celebrate Schaumburg's German heritage with a one-hour, police guided tour of Schaumburg's bikeway's. Ride ends at the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center with food, drinks, an outdoor barbecue and entertainment. www.parkfun.com or (847) 490-7020.
Anime Club: 4-6 p.m. May 19, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Teens in sixth through 12th grade can watch a new anime movie or series and enjoy Japanese snacks the first and third Mondays of the month. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Parent Orientation:Œ7 p.m., May 19; Chippewa Middle School, 123 Eighth St., Central, North, Terrace, and Cumberland parents are invited. For details, call (847) 824-1503.
Pizza and Pages: 5 to 6 p.m. May 19, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Teen book discussion group will discuss "Unwind" by Neal Shusterman. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit www.vapld.info.
Mascots face off: 7 p.m. May 19 Allstate Arena (6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Twelve Chicago area mascots compete during halftime of the Chicago Rush game vs. the Los Angeles Avengers. For tickets or more information, visit www.chicagorush.com or call (877) 787-4849.