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Kids, teens and family

Posted April 12, 2009 11:00 pm

Daily Herald Staff Report

Events specifically for children or teens as well as those for families, including classes, park and library programs, music, dances, family fitness events, battles of the bands. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.

Battle of the Bands 2009: Applications are now available for the Mount Prospect Library's first-ever Battle of the Bands competition, to be held Saturday, May 16. Teen musicians age 19 or under, who are in a musical group, band or orchestra, must submit an application by April 30 to compete for the opportunity to play to a live audience and win prizes. For details, contact Rose Allen, (847) 253-5675, email rallen@mppl.org, or stop by the Fiction/AV/Teen Desk.

April 13

Lapsit Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. Monday, April 13, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Babies birth to 18 months, and their caregivers, can build language skills through the use of songs, finger plays, rhymes and stories. Registration required. (847) 459-4100 or www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Preschool Drop-in Storytime: 11-11:30 a.m. Monday and Tuesdays, April 13 and 14, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Ages 3 -5 can enjoy a short film and stories. No parents or siblings in story room. Registration required. (847) 459-4100 or www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Parents Who Care open gym: 10:30-11:45 a.m. Monday, April 13, Hoffman Estates Park District Community Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road. Interactive play with balls, push toys, mats, hoops, more. $1.50 per child. (847) 604-4582.

April 14

Staying Alive: 5-9 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, Harper College, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. Four hour class developed by the National Safety Council explores the problems and common sense driving solutions to speeding, drinking, exhaustion and following others too closely. Open to all drives ages 16-24. $39, includes materials. To register, (847) 925-6300 or harpercollege.edu.

Des Plaines History Center home-school program: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, Visitors Center, 781 Pearson St. Children ages 5-12 can learn about life on the frontier in the 1830s. Registration required, (847) 391-5399.

Parent workshop: 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, Forest View Education Center, 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. Workshop designed for parents of students with special needs presented by Township High School District 214. Topics: "Parental Involvement in Student Self-Advocacy and "Assistive Technology." Contact Mark at (847) 718-7694.

April 15

Preschool Fun Fair: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, May 15, Pat Shephard Center, 421 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. Games, pony rides, petting zoo, face painting, more. $8 per child for Schaumburg preschool students in advance; $10 day of event. For ages 2-6. To register, parkfun.com or call (847) 490-7036.

April 17

Teen scrapbook night: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday: April 17; or 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, May 8, Bartlett Community Center,

700 S. Bartlett Road. Introductory class teaches all the steps and ideas you need to make a scrapbook. For ages 12-18. $20-$25. (630)-540-4800 or bartlettparks.org.

Friday Tot Lot: 9:30 a.m.-Noon Friday, April 17, Sport Center gymnasium, 1141 W. Irving Park Road, Schaumburg. Parent-supervised open gym for children ages 6 and under. Includes balls, riding toys, climbing mats. $40-$60. (847) 490-7020 or parkfun.com.

April 18

Teen Advisory Board meets: 11:30 a.m. April 18, Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St. Suggest books, movies and music and plan library programs. Snacky food provided. For information (847) 541-7799.

T-shirt tote bags: 2-3 p.m. Saturday, April 18, Palatine Public Library District, 700 N. North Court. Carol Thomas, a local crafter, transforms an old T-shirt into an earth-friendly, tote bag. For grades seven-12. To register, (847) 358-5881, ext. 132 or palatinelibrary.org.

Middle School Drop-Ins: Saturdays, April 18 and May 9, Prairie Lakes Community Center, Des Plaines. Recreational activities for grades six-eight. $7 at the door. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.

Flying 4 Kids: 10 a.m. Saturday, April 18, Margreth Riemer Reservoir Wood, Quentin, and Palatine roads, Palatine

Free event for all ages. Bring your kite and participate in this fifth statewide kite fly started to create awareness of parks, recreation, and the Park District Youth License Plate program. Free kite kits to the first 50 children, raffles, more. (847)-991-0333.

"Iron Chef" Library Style: 3-5 p.m. Saturday, April 18, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave. High school students are invited to compete in an Iron Chef style contest using lunch food ingredients from Whole Food Market. Prizes. Space limited, register at (847) 392-0100 or ahml.info.

Hofstra University reception: 1 p.m. Saturday, April 18, Renaissance Chicago North Shore, 933 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook. High school juniors are invited to meet current Hofstra University students and administrators who will share information about academics, student life, more. (516) 463-6818.

Egg Hunt and Earth Day: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 18, Reed-Turner Woodland Nature Center, 3849 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. The Long Grove Park District's Spring Egg Hunt and Earth Day Celebration will feature an egg hunt for ages 3-6 at 10 a.m. (bring a basket); nature safari for ages 6 and up at 11 a.m.; Dennis "Swiftdeer" Paige will present "Springtime with the Frogs" from 1-3 p.m.; live bird demo from 1-4 p.m.; and more. For information, call (847) 438-4743.

April 19

Parents Who Care open gym: 10:30-11:45 a.m. Monday, April 19, Hoffman Estates Park District Community Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road. Interactive play with balls, push toys, mats, hoops, more. $1.50 per child. (847) 604-4582.

Springtime on the Farm: 12-4 p.m. Sunday, April 19, Spring Valley, 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg.

Experience Schaumburg as a rural German farm community just as it was in the 1880s. Hands-on activities, craft, games, refreshments, hay ride, more. Food and beverages available for purchase. $2 per person; $8 per family. Free for children 3 and under.

Easter egg hunt for visually impaired children: 1-3 p.m. Sunday, April 19, Westbrook School at Gillet Center, 201 S. Evanston Ave., Arlington Heights. Mount Prospect Lions Club host egg hunt for visually impaired children using talking, beeping eggs. Ice cream social follows.

April 21

Working World Workshop for Teens: 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights. Teens can learn how to get a job, fill out an application, and act during an interview. Free; register at www.ahml.info or call (847) 392-0100.

Open Storytimes: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 21; 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 22; 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 24, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Children ages 6 and under, and their families, are welcome to attend these 30-minute sessions featuring stories and songs. (847) 253-5675.

April 24

Mother's Day Tea: 1-3 p.m. Sunday, May 3,

South Barrington Park District, 3 Tennis Club Lane, South Barrington. Make festive hats; tea service, complete with finger sandwiches and pastries. Girls ages 5-12 with an adult female. Registration required by Friday, April 24. $35-$38. (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net

Friday Tot Lot: 9:30 a.m.-Noon Friday, April 24, Sport Center gymnasium, 1141 W. Irving Park Road, Schaumburg. Parent-supervised open gym for children ages 6 and under. Includes balls, riding toys, climbing mats. $40-$60. (847) 490-7020 or parkfun.com.

Teen Coffee House: 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, April 24, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. The library's open mic night and karaoke jam for students in grades 6-12. Pizza and soda will be available. Registration required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

April 26

Sunday Fun Day: 1-3 p.m. Sunday, April 26, Splash Central Games, goodies. Daily swim rates apply, free with Splash Central season pass. Open to all ages. Registration requested. (630) 540-4800 or bartlettparks.org.

Sunday Fun Day: 1-3pm. Sunday, April 26, Splash Central, 700 S. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. Games, goodies, swim rates apply, free with Splash Central season pass. Open to all ages. Registration requested. (630) 540-4800 or bartlettparks.org.

Children's rummage sale: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, April 26, Bartlett Community Center gymnasium, 700 S. Bartlett Road. Gently used children's items including toys, books and clothes. Be a seller, fees are $12 per resident table and $15 for nonresident table. Call (630) 540-4800 for more information.

Parents Who Care open gym: 10:30-11:45 a.m. Monday, April 26, Hoffman Estates Park District Community Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road. Interactive play with balls, push toys, mats, hoops, more. $1.50 per child. (847) 604-4582.

April 28

All Career Expo: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, Willow Creek Activity Center, 67 E. Algonquin Road, South Barrington. High schools in Districts 211, 214, and 220; the Northwest Education to Careers Partnership; and Harper College will host Career Expo 2009 to help students gather information on career options, research career fields, and determine educational requirements needed to pursue desired careers. For information, visit edcareerpartnership.com.

Teen Advisory Board: 4-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Students in grades 6-12 can voice their opinions on past programs and help start new ones. Registration required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

May 3

Mother-Daughter Tea and Fashion Show: 2 p.m. Sunday, May 3, Bartlett Public Library District, 800 S. Bartlett Road. Registration required for this event featuring the fashions of the Titanic historic period. Space limited. ((630) 837-2855 or bartlett.lib.il.us.

May 5

Princess and Pirates Hidden Treasure adventure: 6:30-7:40 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, Bartlett Community Center, 700 S. Bartlett Road. Celebrate the month of May with your mom and Glitzy Girlz. Dress up as a princess/pirate and get ready for a craft adventure. Ages 3-9 with adult. $33, register at (630) 540-4800 or bartlettparks.org.

May 8

Teen scrapbook night: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, May 8, Bartlett Community Center, 700 S. Bartlett Road. Introductory class teaches all the steps and ideas you need to make a scrapbook. For ages 12-18. $20-$25. (630)-540-4800 or bartlettparks.org.

May 9

Middle School Drop-Ins: Saturday, May 9, Prairie Lakes Community Center, Des Plaines. Recreational activities for grades six-eight. $7 at the door. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.

Family bingo: Bingo with Bubbe will be offered at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 9, at Congregation Beth Am, 225 N. McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. Can you think of a better way to spend time over Mother's Day weekend than with your family, playing bingo? Join us for a night of bingo games, prizes, food and friends. Cards can be purchased before the event at a discounted rate, call (847) 459-1677 for more details.

May 15

Preschool Fun Fair: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 15 at the Pat Shephard Center, 421 N. Springinsguth Road.

Games, pony rides, petting zoo, face painting, more for ages 2-6. $8 per child available for current preschool students through their class. Registration the day of the event is $10 per child. Picnic food available for purchase.

May 19

Exoplanets-World Beyond Our Solar System: 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, Bartlett Public Library District, 800 S. Bartlett Road. Presented by NASA Ambassador Jim Kovac. Find out about the recent discoveries of extra-solar planets within the Milky Way galaxy. (630) 837-2855 or bartlett.lib.il.us.

May 22

Spring Community Garage Sale: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, May 22, Salt Creek Park District Twin Lakes Recreation Area. Local residents are invited to sell items or browse all the goods on display. For a fee of $6, you get a 10' x 10' space and 8-foot table. This event is for all ages. Jessica, (847) 259-6890.

June 15

Hellenic American Academy summer camp: Session begins June 15. For camps hours, fees and information, (847) 317-1063.

Undated

Tutor. com: Youth Services Department at the Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm Street, Prospect Heights will have a new online service. Tutor.com connects to a real-time live tutor in an online classroom to work one-on-one on homework, studying, test prep, etc. Available daily from 2- 9 p. m. via the library's Web site phpl.info

Before and After School Care program: Weekdays, 6-8:30 a.m. and 3:30-6 p.m.; nonschool days (except major holidays), 6 a.m.-6 p.m.; Lutheran Church of the Cross, 2025 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. Open to children ages 5 through 12. For details, call (847) 437-5176.