Kids, teens and family
Today plus 7
Anime Club: 4-6 p.m. today, 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.
Pizza and Pages: 5 to 6 p.m. today, Vernon Area Public Library District is at 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. today 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.
Puppet opera: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 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.
Swietujmy Polski Dzien Dziecka: Polish Children's day, 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday; Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Special multicultural event featuring Polish and English storytimes, music, cookies and a craft. Open to children 3-7 years. (847) 253-5675. www.mppl.org/events
Family game night: 6:30-7:45 p.m. Thursday, Lakeview School gym, 615 Lakeview Lane, Hoffman Estates. (847) 357-6600.
"Cost of Freedom" exhibit: 8 a.m.-10 p.m. daily Friday-May 26, Alexian Field, 1999 S. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. For program and speaker schedule, visit www.costoffreedomtribute08.org.
Cruise night: 5:30-9:30 p.m.; Friday; Meijer Super Store, Algonquin and Golf roads, Rolling Meadows. Live music. Visit www.rmcarclub.com.
Streamwood Memorial Day weekend observances: The Village of Streamwood and the Veterans Memorial Commission will host the following Memorial Day Weekend Observances at the Streamwood Veterans Memorial, 301 E. Irving Park Road, next to the village hall, Friday: 8 p.m. POW/MIA candlelight vigil; Saturday: 24-hour vigil guard; Sunday: 11 a.m. relieving of vigil guard and Memorial Day Ceremony including an 11 a.m. Lima Lima fly-over. Parking available at Tefft Middle School, just east of village hall on Irving Park Road, with shuttle bus service from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday. (630) 736-3816.
Flying 4 Kids: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Meineke Recreation Center, 220 W. Weathersfield Way, Schaumburg. State-wide kite fly to raise awareness for the Park District Youth License Plate program. Bring a kite or come ready to build one on-site from a kit. Proceeds from the plates go to park districts and recreation agencies for after-school programming for Illinois youth. Free. (847) 985-2143 or www.parkfun.com.
Free ACT and SAT prep course: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, June 28, at the Church of the Incarnation, 261 W. Army Trail Road, Bloomingdale. The class will be taught by Sandy White, a retired social science teacher who has taught ACT and SAT prep courses for 15 years. All materials will be supplied. Registration is not required. For details, e-mail sspedro3@hotmail.com.
Waterpark open: 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday May 24 to Monday May 26; Rainbow Falls Waterpark, 200 Reverend Morrison Blvd., Elk Grove Village. For hours for the rest of the summer, visit http://rainbowfalls.elkgroveparks.org or call (847) 228-2860.
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.
Memorial Day parade and services: Veteran of Foreign Wars of the United States Barrington Memorial Post No. 7706, Barrington, will hold the following Memorial Day activities May 26: 7:30 a.m. service White Cemetery on Cuba Road; 8 a.m. service at St. Paul Cemetery, East Main Street; 8:30 a.m. service, Barrington Center, Sutton Road and Route 68; 9 a.m. service Union Cemetery on Route 62; 10 a.m. parade will assemble at Cook, Park and Station streets; 10:30 a.m. step-off time for parade which will proceed north on Cook Street, west on Main Street, left on Dundee Avenue to Evergreen Cemetery. For information, call Wayne (847) 382-4102.
Upcoming
Family Involvement Nurturing Development: 10 a.m. May 27, Outdoor Centers at Stevenson School, 1414 Armstrong Lane, Elk Grove Village. Preschool children enjoy water play, bubbles, face paints, parachute play and other activities. To register, call (847) 357-5550. Weather questionable, call (847) 357-5173.
Patriotic Day celebration: 8:40-11:30 a.m. May 27, Fairview School, 375 Arizona Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Fairview community joins together to show appreciation for veterans and display American pride. (847) 357-5700.
Chefs in Training: Registration begins May 29 for the 1 p.m. June 12 program at the Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. Whole Foods Market will hold a cooking class for budding chefs in grades 5-8. Register at www.palatinelibrary.com or call (847) 358-5881, ext., 132.
Community Appreciation Weekend: May 30-June 1. First race at 2:30 p.m. May 30; Arlington Park, 2200 Euclid, Arlington Heights. Miller Lite Party in the Park and live entertainment. Hosted by Rolling Meadows Chamber of Commerce. (847) 398-3730.
Cruise night: 5:30-9:30 p.m.; May 30; Meijer Super Store, Algonquin and Golf roads, Rolling Meadows. Live music. Visit www.rmcarclub.com.
Rolling Meadows Appreciation Day: First race 1 p.m. May 31; Arlington Park, 2200 W. Euclid, Arlington Heights. Rolling Meadows Businesses may purchase a Bistro Lunch Package for $16. Includes free admission, racing guide, lunch and reserved seats. Visit www.arlingtonpark events.com/tickets or call (847) 385-7410
Rainbow Falls Waterpark: 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 31 and June 1; 200 Reverend Morrison Blvd., Elk Grove Village. Regular season is June 7 through Aug. 17. Regular season hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends. General admission: $14 per person, Elk Grove residents, $8 per person with proof of residency. The special event series, "10 Days in Paradise" features a theme one day a week along with giveaways. Visit http://rainbowfalls.elkgroveparks.org or call (847) 228-2860.