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Shir L'Shabbat Service: Am Echod's trademark musical service at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, at 2945 Falling Waters Blvd., Lindenhurst. Lorna Goodman will be honored for her dedication and devotion to Am Echod. (847) 265-1818 or e-mail amechod@sbcglobal.net.
Writers' group: Led by two professional writers, open to writers of all levels. Meets 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, Annunciation of Our Lady Episcopal Church, 5725 Stearns School Road, Gurnee. (847) 336-3730, www.annunciationgurnee.org.
Parenting; The Recipe for a Successful Child: Dr. John Mayer presents a session that will provide practical parenting strategies for children of all ages from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, at Mary of the Annunciation at Fremont Center, 22333 W. Erhart Road in Mundelein. Advance registration is not required and no fee. www.stmaryfc.org or (847) 223-0010.
Taize service: Church of the Holy Apostles in Wauconda will offer a church service in the style of Taize at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30. This service is offered every fifth Friday of a month. It is a service of silence and light and offers a time for quiet reflection and peace away from the demands of our busy lives. The church is at 26238 N. Highway 59. (847) 526-7148.
Bible study for women: St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Hawthorn Woods will host a Bible study for women titled "Living Beyond Yourself" from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays Feb. 4 to April 22 in Krueger Hall. (No class Feb. 25 and April 1.) Child care be available. Call Scarlett Mankowsky at (847) 540-5501 or Kay Lattanzi at (847) 540-1155, or visit www.stmatts.net.
Open house: Faith Evangelical Lutheran School and Preschool will have an open house for K3 - grade 8 from 9-11 a.m. and 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5. Faith Lutheran School and Preschool is located at 1275 Main St. in Antioch. (847) 395.1660. www.faithantioch.org.
Listen, Laugh and Learn to Escape Stress: Presentation by Jason Kotecki from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, at St. Mary of the Annunciation at Fremont Center, 22333 W. Erhart Road in Mundelein. An ice cream social to follow. By combining funny anecdotes, uplifting stories and a bit of cartooning, Kotecki shares biblically based principles and real-world techniques to help you to uncover God's great purpose and gain peace of mind. For ages 5 and up. Advance registration encouraged. Cost is $5 for ages 11 and up, no charge for children ages 5 to 10. Child care is available for those under 5 with advance registration. To access a registration form, visit www.stmaryfc.org or contact the parish office at (847) 223-0010.
Survivors of Suicide: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago welcomes those who have experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide to participate in its Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide program meetings: from 7-9 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 26, and March 26, at Carmel High School, One Carmel Parkway, Mundelein. (847) 376-2118.
Clothes for the needy: Clothing in sizes ranging from infant to size 16 boys and girls is available the second Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at St. Andrew Episcopal Church's "Elijah's Mantle for Children in Need" community service project, located at 31 Park Ave., Grayslake. Next dates are: Feb. 14, March 14, April 11, May 9, June 13, July 11, Aug. 8, Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14 and Dec. 12. There is no cost. Donations of gently used children's clothing in good condition are always welcome. www.standrewsgrayslake.org or (847) 223-2310.
Women's Ministry Retreat: Jamie Beran, certified life purpose coach, life plan facilitator and instructor, will share about finding your purpose in Jesus at the St. Matthew retreat March 6-8 at the Cove of Lake Geneva, Lake Geneva, Wis. For details, call Scarlett Mankowsky at (847) 540-5501 or visit www.stmatts.net. St. Matthew Lutheran Church is at 24500 N. Old McHenry Road, Hawthorn Woods.