Lake County 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. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.
Nov. 16
Monday Morning Tots: 10-11:30 a.m. Mondays, Nov. 16 and 30, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Children under 3 and caregivers can stop by to meet with other families and share a variety of toys and books. At 10:30 a.m., attend a story and music time for infants and toddlers. Siblings are welcome. VAPLD cardholders only. No registration required. Call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Anime club: 4-5:45 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Grades 6-12 can watch a new Anime movie or series and enjoy Japanese snacks. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Clay Monet: 6-7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, Sullivan Community Center, 635 N. Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills. Children ages 4 and up can paint a set of three clay ornaments. Parents must be present with children under 8. Pieces will be fired off-site and returned in one week to the park district for pickup. $42 for Vernon Hills residents, $53 for nonresidents. Register at vhparkdistrict.org.
Future Careers in Politics: 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, Meyer Auditorium in Hotchkiss Hall, Lake Forest College, 555 N. Sheridan Road, Lake Forest. American Association of University Women invites young people to hear State Senator Susan Garrett discuss how to prepare for a career in politics. Free. For information, call Kay, at (847) 955-1708, or Janie, at (847) 945-2442.
Homemade Gifts With Green Spa Recipes: 7-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Ages 8 and up with an adult can learn to make Green Spa recipes like Salt Scrub for Hands and Feet, Soothing Oatmeal Bath, Sugar and Spice Body Polish, or aromatherapy massage oil. Recipes, jars, ribbons, etc. will be provided. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Nov. 17
Preschool Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. or 2-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17 or Thursday, Nov. 19, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Stories, songs and finger plays for ages 3-5. Halloween costumes may be worn Oct. 27 or 29. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Scratch Programming: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17 or 24, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Grades 6-8 can create an animated character or video game with Scratch, a free program designed by MIT. Space is limited. Registration required; call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Woodlands Academy Open House: 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 17, Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart, 760 E. Westleigh Road, Lake Forest. Parents and their daughters are invited to tour the campus and learn about Woodlands' programs, environment and opportunities. For information, call (847) 234-4300.
Nov. 18
The Mysteries of the Inca: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, Round Lake Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. For ages 9-13. To register, stop by the Youth Desk, or call (847) 546-7060.
Toddler storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 18 and 19, 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.
Cheerleading Tryouts: 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 18. The Gymnastics Spot, 915 Tower Road, Mundelein. ACE Athletics All-Star Cheerleading Winter Tryouts for boys and girls ages 5-18. Spots open on Tiny, Youth, Junior and Senior Co-Ed teams. For information, call Jeff Seigal, at (847) 800-1496 or visit aceallstar.com.
Balloon Sculpting: 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, Sullivan Community Center, 635 N. Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills. Children 8 and up can learn to twist long, skinny balloons into the shapes of dogs, hats, swords, giraffes, butterflies, flowers and even a giant octopus. Balloons are supplied, kids leave with a plastic bag filled with the creations they made. $20 for Vernon Hills residents, $25 for nonresidents. Register at vhparkdistrict.com.
Paper Airplanes Workshop: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, Sullivan Community Center, 635 N. Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills. Children 7 and up will turn colorful paper into planes that fly, and also create balsa wood and paper airplanes and paper helicopters. $20 for Vernon Hills residents, $25 for nonresidents. Register at vhparkdistrict.com.
Nov. 19
Preschool Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. or 2-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through Nov. 19, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Stories, songs and finger plays for ages 3-5 (not yet attending kindergarten). Registration required; call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Spanish Thanksgiving Time: 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, Round Lake Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. For ages 4-7. For information, call (847) 546-7060 or visit rlalibrary.org.
Early Childhood Screenings: Call by Thursday, Nov. 19, to schedule an appointment for Friday, Dec. 4, at the Hawthorn Early Learning Programs wing at Aspen school, 500 Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills. Child Find Early Childhood Screenings will be held for children living within the boundaries of Hawthorn School District 73 who are 3-5 years of age and suspected of having developmental delays in speech, motor skills, socialization or cognitive development. Call (847) 990-4377.
Promising Picassos: 4:30-5:15 p.m. for ages 4-6, 5:30-6:30 p.m. for ages 7-12, Thursdays. Nov. 19 to Dec. 17, Sullivan Community Center, 635 N. Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills. Ages 4-6 can learn to draw while working on fine motor development and organizational skills. The program for ages 7-12 will be based on Ebenezer Scrooge and "A Christmas Carol." Both are $40 for Vernon Hills residents, $50 for nonresidents. Register at vhparkdistrict.com.
Nov. 20
Charlie Brown's Thanksgiving Feast: 5-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, Sullivan Community Center, 635 N. Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills. Ages 3-5 can watch "Charlie Brown's Thanksgiving Feast" then have Thanksgiving dinner Charlie Brown style and make a Thanksgiving Day craft. This is a drop-off class. $15 for Vernon Hills residents, $19 for nonresidents. Register at vhparkdistrict.com.
Teen Drawing Club: 4-5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. An art instructor will be on hand to answer questions and offer tips for beginners and experienced artists. Bring supplies or use the library's. No charge; registration is required. Call (847) 526-6225 or visit wauclib.org.
Nov. 21
Saturday Stories: 10-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Stories geared to children ages 2-5. Registration required; call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Teen Bollywood Dancing: Noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Grades 6-12 can learn steps of and participate in Bollywood dances. Wear comfortable and colorful clothes. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Great White Shark Exploration: 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Children in kindergarten and up can go on a virtual search for Australia's Great White Shark. Register at wnpl.info. For information, call (847) 244-5150.
Nov. 22
Wheeling's Lighting of the Lights: 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, Wheeling Village Hall, 2 Community Blvd., Wheeling. Join Mr. and Mrs. Claus, the Wheeling High School Madrigals and the Wheeling Board of Trustees for hot chocolate, cookies and a kickoff to the holiday season. (847) 459-2600 or www.vi.wheeling.il.us.
Nov. 23
Preschool Drop-In Storytime: 11-11:30 a.m. Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 23 and 24, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Stories, rhymes and a short film for children 3-5 years. No siblings or guardians in the room. No registration required. For details, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Lapsit: 10-10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 23, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Babies from birth to 18 months and their parents can enjoy stories, puppets, finger plays and playtime. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Nov. 24
Pajamarama: 10-10:30 a.m., or 2-2:30 or 7-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Wear pajamas and listen to bedtime stories. Bring a new pair of children's pajamas or a toothbrush for donation to the Lake County Haven. Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required; call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Scratch Programming: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Grades 6-8 can create an animated character or video game with Scratch, a free program designed by MIT. Space is limited. Registration required; call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Preschool Drop-In Storytime: 11-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Stories, rhymes and a short film for children 3-5 years. No siblings or guardians in the room. No registration required. For details, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Nov. 28
Drop-in Fun Time: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Prekindergarten through third-grade children and their caregivers can drop in to listen to stories, play games, watch videos and do crafts. Free of charge. Call (847) 526-6225, ext. 212.
Movie for kids: 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Children and their adult caregivers are invited to watch the recently released film "Up" free of charge. Call (847) 526-6225, ext. 212.
Nov. 30
Monday Morning Tots: 10-11:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Children under 3 and caregivers can stop by to meet with other families and share a variety of toys and books. At 10:30 a.m., attend a story and music time for infants and toddlers. Siblings are welcome. VAPLD cardholders only. No registration required. Call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Dec. 3
Teen Stitch and Share: 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. For all levels of knitters ages 11 and older. Patterns for projects to be donated to Good Shepherd Hospital will be provided for those interested. This program is free. No registration required. Call (847) 438-3433.
Dec. 12
Anime Club: 4-5:45 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Grades 6 and up can watch anime on the big screen. Snacks will be served. No registration required. Call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.
Ongoing
Boy Scout Troop 275: 7-8:30 p.m. every Thursday, Community Church of Round Lake, 217 Goodnow Blvd., Round Lake. Troop 275 participates in monthly camp outs, service projects and adventure activities. Open to boys ages 11-17. Call (847) 715-6511 or e-mail inthecourt@sbcglobal.com.
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 home schooling 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.