Kids, teens and family

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Cub Scout Pack 15 sign up: 7 p.m. Aug. 29 and Sept. 5, Grace Lutheran Church, 780 S. Bartlett Road, Streamwood. Join the Cub Scouts for outdoor activities, sports, academics and more. For boys ages 7-10. Len (630) 289-9605.

Anti-Bullying workshops: 10:45-11:30 a.m. Aug. 30, Barrington Martial Arts studio, 123 Barrington Commons Plaza, Barrington. Workshop will cover anti-bullying tactics and give participants tools to successfully deal with bullies, protect yourself, learn various self-defense holds, grabs and strikes. For ages 7 and up. $15. For information or to register, call (847) 382-9599.

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.

Preschool educator night- Fantastic Felts: 7 p.m. Sept. 4, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. A librarian will demonstrate several felt stories, then provide all the supplies and patterns to make two felt stories to take home. Registration required, visit www.barringtonarealibrary.org or call (847) 382-1300.

The Party's Here: 7-10 p.m. Sept. 5, Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. The Party Here is a safe, supervised, action-packed program held the first Friday of each month for seventh and eighth-graders of District 54 and area parochial school. A variety of activities are offered each month including a DJ with sound and light system, table tennis, foosball, dodge ball, wallyball, jewelry making, card area and other games. Snacks and soda are available for purchase. Fee is $12 for one event; $30 for a three-event pass; or $48 for a six-event pass; or $63 for a season pass. Call (847) 985-2143 or www.parkfun.com.

Treasure Hunt: 6-7:45 p.m. Sept. 5; Pirates' Cove Theme Park, 901 Leicester Road, Elk Grove Village. This is one of the Family Fun Fitness activities offered by the Elk Grove Park District. Look for buried treasure to claim prizes. Future events are the Bike Event on Sept. 20 and the Olympic Games on Oct. 3. Fee for all events is $7.50 for a household of two or $15 for three or more. (847) 437-9494 or visit www.elkgroveparks.org

Rock Your Locker: 2-4 p.m. Sept. 6, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. Drop in to Rock Your Locker by making mini-magnets from old magazines and manga. Store your stuff in style and personalize your school space. For young adults in grades 7-12. No registration required. (847) 358-5881.

Young Eagles Rally: 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 7, Schaumburg Airport, Irving Park Road and Wright Blvd., Schaumburg. :Children ages 8-17 can meet the pilots, see the different types of aircraft and take a flight. Sponsored by EAA Chapter 101, weather permitting. For information or to register, call Churck at (708) 788-6390 or e-mail Youngeagles101@aol.com.

Fall festival and car show: 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 7; Lutheran Home and Services, 800 W. Oakton St., Arlington Heights. Entertainment, arts and crafts, etc. (847) 253-3710.

Grandparents Day craft: Noon-4 p.m. Sept. 7, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. Celebrate Grandparents Day by dropping in and making a tissue flower bouquet for your grandparents or stop in with your grandparents and make the craft together. (847) 358-5881.

Parent/Child Book Club: 7 p.m. Sept. 8, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. Parents and children in grades 4-6 will discuss the book, "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan. Registration required, visit www.palatinelibrary.org or call (847) 358-5881, ext. 132.

Farm Chores After School: 4-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays after school for five weeks beginning Sept. 9, Spring Valley Nature Center and Heritage Farm, 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Learn about cows, horses, pigs and poultry while feeding and caring for them at Heritage Farm. For children ages 5-8. $30, residents; $45, nonresidents. (847) 985-2100.

Rotary Club of Palatine Oktoberfest: 4-11 p.m. Sept. 12; and noon-11 p.m. Sept. 13, Fireman's Memorial Park lot at the corner of Brockway and Slade streets, downtown Palatine. Features authentic German food, music and entertainment. Admission to the fest is free. Monies raised will support local charities. For information, call (847) 217-1845 or contact Oktoberfest@PalatineRotary.com. wwwpalatinerotary.com.

Second Fridays: 8 p.m. Sept. 12, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Saxophonist Scott Burns and his bass player, drummer and pianist provide some smooth jazz for a cool September evening. Refreshments served. Registration required, visit www.barringtonarealibrary.com or call (847) 382-1300.

Mom/Son Gym and Jam: 6-8 p.m. Sept. 12, Bartlett Community Center gymnasium and Oak room. Sports-themed evening includes gym time, a goody bag, photo, food, more. Open to grades K-6 with adult female. Registration required, call (630) 540-4800. No online registration.

Pioneer Day: Noon-4 p.m. Sept. 14; the Schuette-Bierman Farmhouse Campus, 399 Biesterfield Road, Elk Grove Village. Build a scarecrow, discover the art of historical crafts; pan for gold, enjoy a petting zoo, watch a Civil War magician and historical re-enactments, and meet Abraham Lincoln. Admission is free. There is a small fee to make the scarecrows. Art show in the barn features local artists. Call (847) 439-3994.

Friendly Fridays: 6:15-7:45 p.m. starting Sept. 19, Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. Action-packed fun for parents and children includes games, singalongs, story-time, art projects, social activities, more. Additional dates Oct. 17 and Nov. 14. Registration required, call (847) 490-7020 or www.parkfun.com

Noah's Ark preschool: Noah's Ark Christian Preschool and Kindergarten, 98 Algonquin Road, Barrington has limited openings for the 2008-09 school year which begins Sept. 2. Preschool hours are from 9-11:30 a.m. and Kindergarten hours are from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Classes are available for children ages 2-6. (847) 844-3738 or visit www.BarringtonUMC.com.