Enrichment
Today plus 7
Agnosticism, Humanism and/or Atheism: 7 p.m. today, Countryside Unitarian Universalist Church, 1025 N. Smith Road, Palatine. Public invited, free of charge to share in a discussion about Agnosticism, Humanism and/or Atheism. cuu@ccuu.org.
Barrington Writers Workshop morning group meets: 9 a.m.-noon today, Barrington Area Public Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington Beverly, (847) 394-3129.
Chicago photojournalist: 7 p.m. today; Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton. Chicago photojournalist Jerry Tomaselli shares photos from his 35-year career on the Chicago newspaper scene. Register online at www.ahml.info under "programs" or call (847) 392-0100.
Barrington Writers Workshop evening group meets: 6:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, Barrington Area Public Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Janet, (847) 398-1087.
Medicare program: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. Member of Catholic Charities will present a program on Medicare Part D and Medicare Fraud. (630) 213-0100.
Navigating the Journey of Aging Parents: 7 p.m. Thursday, Friendship Village of Schaumburg, 350 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Gerontologist and humorist Cheryl Kuba will help members of the "Sandwich Generation" learn about "Navigating the Journey of Aging Parents Without Driving off a Cliff." Open to the public. To reserve seating, call (847) 884-5050.
Here Comes the Bride: 7 p.m. Thursday, Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm St. Fashion show of bridal gowns from 1917 to 1985. Also, learn about women's history and fashion trends. (847) 259-3500.
Events discussion: 9:15-10:15 a.m. Sunday, Countryside Unitarian Universalist Church, 1025 N. Smith St., Palatine. "The Role of Law in Society and Politics -- What Does Each of Us Want it to Be?" is the topic. www.ccuu.org or (847) 359-8440.
Long Grove Art School: Spoerlein Commons S.C. Suite 209, Arlington Heights and McHenry roads, Buffalo Grove. Class instructions are in oil paint, acrylics, watercolor, and drawing One, two--hour workshop/class for adults in oil on Sundays from 2-4 p.m. Four weekly classes are forming with a maximum of six students. Private instruction and open studio time, too. Sign up and pay in May for May, June or July and receive $25 off a four-week session. Four week classes for kids ages 7-12. (847) 634-2920 www.longgroveartschool.com.
Barrington Writers Workshop morning group meets: 9 a.m.-noon May 27, Barrington Area Public Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington Beverly, (847) 394-3129.
Upcoming
Barrington Writers Workshop evening group meets: 6:30-9 p.m. May 28, Barrington Area Public Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Janet, (847) 398-1087.
Designing Green in a Brown World: 7-8:30 p.m. May 29; Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm St. Learn about green interior design as part of the library's Living Green series and get acquainted with what green options are available in paint, fabric, furniture, bedding, flooring, and cleaning products. Register.
Architectural boat tour: May 30 is the deadline to register for the architectural boat tour of Chicago being held from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. June 5. Bus departs from South Barrington Community Center, 3 Tennis Club Lane, South Barrington for a 90-minute guided architectural boat tour of Chicago. $30 for residents; $35 for nonresidents. (847) 381-7515. www.spod.net.
Nashville Songwriters Association workshop: 2-5 p.m. May 31, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Suitable for songwriters of all levels and genres. Free for guests. Jeff, (847) 303-0737.
Cooking with Organics: 7 p.m. June 12, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. The Whole Foods Market flavor team demonstrates several easy, economical, organic dishes. Registration required. www.palatinelibrary.com or call, (847) 358-5881 ext. 167.