Lake Co. family calendar

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. Deadline is two weeks before event date.

June 15

Kids movie matinee: 1 p.m. Monday, June 15, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Parents, caregivers and kids are invited to a free showing of the film "Madagascar." No registration is needed. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Animal crackers will be served. The film is rated "G." For information, call (847) 244-5150 or visit wnpl.info.

Little Mermaid Youth Dance Camp: 4:45-6:45 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, June 15 to July 1, Sullivan Community Center, 635 N. Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills. Students ages 5-7 will learn dances, make crafts and create scenery that will be put together to tell a story. The cost includes a simple costume, craft supplies and a daily snack. Dance Attire: Black leotard, pink tights, and pink ballet shoes. The fee is $100 for Vernon Hills residents, $125 for nonresidents. Call (847) 996-6933 or visit vhparkdistrict.org.

Spanish Kids Club: 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, June 15-19 Laschen Community Center, 294 Evergreen Drive, Vernon Hills. An introduction to the Spanish language for ages 3 1/2-7. The fee is $65 for Vernon Hills residents, $75 for nonresidents. Call (847) 996-6933 or visit vhparkdistrict.org.

Summer Horse Camp: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, June 15-26, June 29 to July 10, July 13-24, July 27 to Aug. 7, or Aug. 10-21. Ages 4-12 can learn an appreciation of horses while learning stable management. The cost is $375 per child per 2-week session. Call (847) 356-6011.

Skateboard Camp: 8:30-11 a.m. Monday to Thursday, June 15-18, Skate Park, south of the Sullivan Community Center, 635 N. Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills. For beginner and intermediate skaters ages 5-13. Participants must bring a drink, skateboard and helmet to class. Knee, elbow and wrist guards are strongly encouraged. The fee is $100 for residents, $125 for nonresidents. Call (847) 996-6933 or visit vhparkdistrict.org.

Safety Town: 9 to 11 a.m. or noon to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 15-26 or July 6-17, The Barn in Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. Children entering kindergarten or first grade, ages 5-6, can receive instruction in pedestrian, bicycle and motorist safety; fire safety; stranger danger; and poisons in the home. The fee is $70 for Lake Zurich residents, $83 for nonresidents. Call (847) 438-5146.

Board Game Bonanza: 1-3 p.m. Monday, June 15, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Play board games and enjoy snacks. For all ages. No registration is required. Call (847) 438-3840 or visit eapl.org.

June 16

Trent Arterberry Think Bigg: 11-11:45 a.m. Tuesday, June 16, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Kindergartners though fifth-graders will enjoy a performance featuring storytelling, mime. music and puppetry. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Stories in the Park: 10 a.m. Tuesdays, June 16 and July 14 at Warren Township Park B in Gurnee; June 30 at Wadsworth Community Park in Gurnee; June 23 and July 21 at Viking Park in Gurnee; and July 7 at Park City Teen Center, 333 Teske Blvd., Park City. Kids and parents are invited to bring blankets, picnics and library cards when the bookmobile visits the parks. The free programs require no registration. Animal crackers will be served. For information, call (847) 244-5150 or visit wnpl.info.

Dance Camp: 9 a.m. to noon Thursdays, June 16 to July 2 Kracklauer Park, 100 N. Seymour Ave., Mundelein. Boys and girls ages 4-6 will learning different forms of dance, with a mini-show at the end of the program for family and friends. Cost is $129 for Mundelein residents, $194 for nonresidents. Registration required; call (847) 566-0650.

Teen Action Group: 4-5 p.m., Tuesday, June 16, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Teens can voice their opinions on library book selection, teen programming and more. There is no charge but registration is required. Call (847) 526-6225 or visit wauclib.org.

Youth & Family Counseling book club: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, Youth & Family Counseling, 1113 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Discuss "Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance" by Barack Obama. The discussion is free, and all are welcome. To register, call (847) 367-5991, or email marilyn.grosch@yfc-libetyville.com.

Improv Playhouse Showstoppers "High School Musical 2": 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 16 to July 30, Sullivan Community Center, 635 N. Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills. Children ages 9-15 will re-create the popular musical performance. No auditions necessary. The fee is $235 for Vernon Hills residents, $294 for nonresidents. Call (847) 996-6933 or visit vhparkdistrict.org.

Fishing 101: 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays, June 16 to July 28 (no class July 7), Linden's Landing, 2100 Sprucewood Lane, Lindenhurst, and Beck Basin, 330 Lake Shore Drive, Lindenhurst. Experienced fishermen will teach kids ages 6-10 the basics of fishing. Students will receive their own tackle boxes with the necessary equipment. Participants will need to bring their own fishing poles. The cost is $69 for Lindenhurst residents; $78 for nonresidents. Call (847) 356-6011.

Pioneer Program: 9-10:15 a.m. for kindergarten through second grade; 10:30-11:15 a.m. for grades 3-5, Tuesday, June 16, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Staff from the Lake County Forest Preserve will explore the lives of 19th Century pioneers. Registration required. Call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.

June 17

Toddler Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 17 and Thursday, June 18, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Storytime is for children 18-36 months and their caregivers. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Parker in the Park: 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, June 17, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Grades 1-6 can explore the role each person plays in protecting the environment and share new ideas for conserving energy. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Drop-in Storytimes: 10 a.m. Wednesdays, June 17 and 24 and July 1, 8, 15 and 22, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. For children ages 3 and older. Adults are encouraged to stay and participate. The storytime on June 17 will feature the special performance Jiggle and Jam performed by musician Jodie Koplin. The session on July 15 will feature musician Kathleen Gibson. Programs are free and no registration is required. For information, call (847) 438-3840.

Read To Rover: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, June 17 to July 22, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Children sign up for a 15-minute time slot to read aloud to a certified therapy dog. Parents must register in person at the Youth Services desk. To register, call (847) 918-3218 or visit fremontlibrary.org.

It's a Jungle Out There: 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Musician Dave Rudolf will entertain with interactive jungle tunes. To register, call (847) 526-6225, ext. 212.

June 18

Pajama Storytime: 7-7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 18, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Ages 3-7 can put on pajamas and bring favorite stuffed animals to the library to listen to some stories, finger plays, songs and games. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Libertyville Days: Thursday to Sunday, June 18-21, Downtown area, Libertyville. Carnival is 6 to 11 p.m. June 18, noon to 11 p.m. June 19-20 and 1 to 6 p.m. June 21. Taste of Libertyville is 5 to 11 p.m. June 18, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. June 19-20 and 1 to 6 p.m. June 21. Features craft fair in Cook Park; beer garden, sidewalk sales, children's party, entertainment, Libertyville Idol contest and more. Visit libciviccenter.org.

June 19

Friday Fun Faire: 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Friday, June 19. Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Children form age 3 through kindergarten can enjoy a story and make a craft. Adult supervision required. For information or to register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Libertyville Days Children's Party: 10 a.m. to noon Friday, June 19, Cook Park, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. The Libertyville Junior Woman's Club will host the annual Libertyville Days children's party for ages 8 and under. Admission is on nonperishable food item per child. Activities include games and prizes, crafts, entertainment and refreshments. For information, call Annette Harvey (847) 247-9407.

Free movie: Dusk Friday, June 19, near the soccer field at the College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Families are invited to bring their own blankets and chairs to watch "Race to Witch Mountain" on a two-sided 20-by-30-foot screen. For information, call (847) 223-6601.

Sketchbook Teen Drawing Club: 4 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 19, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Teens can develop their creative flair with an art instructor on hand. No charge, but registration is required. For information, call (847) 526-6225 or visit wauclib.org.

June 20

Play and Read: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 20, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Nancy Parato Goldhagen will discuss strategies from her book, "So We Want Our Children to Read?" Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

11th Annual Family Overnight Campout: Starts at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 20-21, Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. (847) 540-5054.

Libertyville Days Parade: 10 a.m. Saturday, June 20, beginning at the Metra commuter station on Milwaukee Avenue at Lake Street, heading south on Milwaukee to Rockland Road, Libertyville. Features a large collection of helium parade balloons. Theme is "There's No Place Like Home." (847) 918-6880 or libciviccenter.org.

Juneteenth Celebration: 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 20, College of Lake County Lakeshore Campus, 111 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Juneteenth represents the joy of freedom and commemorates the end of slavery. A Freedom Walk Parade will start at 11:30 a.m. followed by the traditional African Opening Ceremony at noon. From noon to 2 p.m., a variety of speakers will be featured. Other activities include a "Kids Korner" from noon to 5 p.m. and the Juneteenth Marketplace and Expo from noon to 8 p.m., with a job training and resource fair. Entertainment will be offered from 2-5 p.m. and an open mic contest will run from 5-8 p.m. The event will be free; for information, call (847) 543-2191.

Family Flicks: At dusk Saturday, June 20, Lake Forest Hospital Campus, 660 N Westmoreland Road, Lake Forest; and Thursday, June 25, Grayslake Acute Care Center Campus, 1475 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake. See "Hotel for Dogs," rated "PG." Admission is free. A $10-per-car donation will be accepted; proceeds support pediatric care at Lake Forest Hospital. On-screen mentions are available for those wanting to recognize a special occasion or person, or sponsor the event. For information, call (847) 535-6111 or visit lfh.org/philanthropy.

Open House: 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, June 20, Lake Villa Christian Academy, Linden Villa Baptist Church, 38869 N. Deep Lake Road, Lake Villa. Parents interested in enrolling their kindergarten through eighth-grade students for the 2009-10 school year are invited. Call (847) 245-7471.

Wish You Were Here: 1 p.m. Saturday, June 20, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Grades 3-6 will write postcards from a make-believe trip. Part of the "The Write Stuff" creative writing workshop series. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

June 22

Lapsit Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. Mondays, June 22, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Babies, birth to 18 months, and their caregivers enjoy time together building language skills through the use of songs, finger plays, rhymes and stories. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Preschool Drop-in Storytime: 11-11:30 a.m. Monday, June 22, and Tuesday, June 23, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Ages 3 to prekindergarten 5 can enjoy a short film and stories. No parents or siblings in story room. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Weird Science: 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 22, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Aspiring scientists entering grades 5 and 6 can take part in a variety of off-the-wall experiments. To register, call (847) 918-3218 or visit fremontlibrary.org.

June 23

Build Your Own Recycled Monster: 1-1:45 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Bring creative ideas and construct a creature out of recycled materials the library will supple. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Winnie the Pooh's Birthday: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, C005 Auditorium, College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Tickets are $5 and are available at the door 15 minutes before the show or online at www.clcillinois.edu/tickets. Tickets are also available by calling the Box Office at (847) 543-2300.

June 24

Drop-in Storytimes: 10 a.m. Wednesdays, June 24 and July 1, 8, 15 and 22, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. For children ages 3 and older. Adults are encouraged to stay and participate. The storytime on June 17 will feature the special performance Jiggle and Jam performed by musician Jodie Koplin. The session on July 15 will feature musician Kathleen Gibson. Programs are free and no registration is required. For information, call (847) 438-3840.

June 26

Teen Coffee House: 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, June 26, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Open mic night and karaoke jam for local teen students. Pizza and soda will be available. For grades 6-12. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

July 1

Drop-in Storytimes: 10 a.m. Wednesdays, July 1, 8, 15 and 22, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. For children ages 3 and older. Adults are encouraged to stay and participate. The storytime on June 17 will feature the special performance Jiggle and Jam performed by musician Jodie Koplin. The session on July 15 will feature musician Kathleen Gibson. Programs are free and no registration is required. For information, call (847) 438-3840.

July 6

Kids movie matinee: 1 p.m. Monday, July 6, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Parents, caregivers and kids are invited to a free showing of the film "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa." No registration is needed. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Animal crackers will be served. The film is rated "G." For information, call (847) 244-5150 or visit wnpl.info.

Safety Town: 9 to 11 a.m. or noon to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, July 6-17, The Barn in Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. Children entering kindergarten or first grade, ages 5-6, can receive instruction in pedestrian, bicycle and motorist safety; fire safety; stranger danger; and poisons in the home. The fee is $70 for Lake Zurich residents, $83 for nonresidents. Call (847) 438-5146.

July 8

Teen Book Discussion: 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Teens in seventh grade and up can discuss "Coraline" by Neil Gaiman. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Drop-in Storytimes: 10 a.m. Wednesdays, July 8, 15 and 22, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. For children ages 3 and older. Adults are encouraged to stay and participate. The storytime on June 17 will feature the special performance Jiggle and Jam performed by musician Jodie Koplin. The session on July 15 will feature musician Kathleen Gibson. Programs are free and no registration is required. For information, call (847) 438-3840.

July 9

Read to Rover: 6:15-7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 9, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Sign up in person at the Ask Here desk on the first floor for a 15-minute one-on-one reading with a therapy dog. No parents or siblings allowed in the room during the session. For grades 1-5. Registration required. For details, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

July 10

Anime Club: 4-5:45 p.m. Fridays, July 10 and Aug. 14, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Enjoy snacks and refreshments while watching anime on the big screen. For grades 6-12. No registration required. Call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.

Teen gaming: 3-4:30 p.m. Friday, July 10, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Grades 6-12 can play video, board, and card games. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

July 14

Three Little Pigs: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, C005 Auditorium, College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Tickets are $5 and are available at the door 15 minutes before the show or online at www.clcillinois.edu/tickets. Tickets are also available by calling the Box Office at (847) 543-2300.

July 15

Drop-in Storytimes: 10 a.m. Wednesdays, July 15 and 22, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. For children ages 3 and older. Adults are encouraged to stay and participate. The storytime on June 17 will feature the special performance Jiggle and Jam performed by musician Jodie Koplin. The session on July 15 will feature musician Kathleen Gibson. Programs are free and no registration is required. For information, call (847) 438-3840.

July 16

Family Flicks: At dusk Thursday, July 16, Grayslake Acute Care Center Campus, 1475 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake; and Friday, July 17, Lake Forest Hospital Campus, 660 N Westmoreland Road, Lake Forest. See "Kung Fu Panda," rated "PG." Admission is free. A $10-per-car donation will be accepted; proceeds support pediatric care at Lake Forest Hospital. On-screen mentions are available for those wanting to recognize a special occasion or person, or sponsor the event. For information, call (847) 535-6111 or visit lfh.org/philanthropy.

July 22

Drop-in Storytimes: 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 22, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. For children ages 3 and older. Adults are encouraged to stay and participate. The storytime on June 17 will feature the special performance Jiggle and Jam performed by musician Jodie Koplin. The session on July 15 will feature musician Kathleen Gibson. Programs are free and no registration is required. For information, call (847) 438-3840.

Aug. 10

Kids movie matinee: 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Parents, caregivers and kids are invited to a free showing of the film "Open Season." No registration is needed. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Animal crackers will be served. The film is rated "G." For information, call (847) 244-5150 or visit wnpl.info.

Aug. 14

Anime Club: 4-5:45 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Enjoy snacks and refreshments while watching anime on the big screen. For grades 6-12. No registration required. Call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.

Aug. 23

High School Musical 2: Winnie the Pooh's Birthday: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 23, C005 Auditorium, College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Tickets are $5 and are available at the door 15 minutes before the show or online at www.clcillinois.edu/tickets. Tickets are also available by calling the Box Office at (847) 543-2300.

Ongoing

Board Game Days: 3-5 p.m. Wednesdays, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Students in grades 6-8 are invited to drop by the Teen Area to pick from a variety of board or card games to play. This is a free program and registration is not required. Call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.

Baby Jam: 9:45 and 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Offers music specially chosen for babies 6- to 23-months-old to give the babies a safe space to move and bounce; an alternative activity will be provided for siblings older than 3. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For details, call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.

Family Jam: 7 p.m. Tuesdays and 9:45 and 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Features a different style of music each week to get everyone dancing, for children ages 2-5 with an adult. For details, call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.

Big Screen Games: 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Offers a different interactive DVD game each week for first- and second-graders. For details, call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.

Afternoon Adventures: 1:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Features a different craft, game, or activity every week for first- and second-graders. For details, call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.

Lunch & Listen: Noon Fridays, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Features a one-hour sample of a different book on CD each week for students in fourth grade and up. Participants are invited to bring a sack lunch, and the library will provide drinks and snacks. For details, call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.

Fremont's Impressive Teens: 4 to 5:30 p.m. the third Friday of the month, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Open to students in grades 7-12. Teens who attend two F.I.T. meetings are eligible to earn service hours by volunteering at the library. Register online at fremontlibrary.org, by calling (847) 918-3218, or in person at the Youth Services desk.

Homeschool Mondays: 10:30 a.m. to noon Mondays, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. A chance for homeschooling families to get to know one another. Parents can network while their school-aged children can play together. Most Mondays require no registration; one Monday per month will feature a program for which patrons must register. To register or for information, visit fremontlibrary.org, call (847) 918-3218, or stop at the Youth Services desk in the library.