NW suburban family calendar
Events specifically for children or teens as well as those for, 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.
District 23 Kindergarten: Prospect Heights School District 23 is accepting names of children, who will be entering kindergarten in the fall of 2010. Children must be age 5 by Sept. 1, 2010. A call to the school office at Betsy Ross (847) 870-3868 or Eisenhower (847) 870-3875 will result in a packet of information being sent to you regarding registration and orientation. Registration will take place from 1-7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, at Betsy Ross School, 700 N. Schoenbeck Road and from 2-7 p.m. at Eisenhower School, corner of Camp MacDonald and Schoenbeck roads.
Kingswood Preschool registration: Kingswood Preschool registration for the 2010-2011 school year is now open. For information about the program, current tuition prices or to schedule a personal tour, contact Laura Kpoka, (847) 398-0770, ext. 24 or kingswoodpreschool@comcast.net. Visit kingswoodpreschool.com.
Palatine Parks: The Palatine Park District is now taking registration for a variety of winter programs at the new Falcon Park Recreation Center, 2195 N. Hicks Road, which will open Monday, Jan. 4, with the Grand Opening Wednesday, Jan. 9. Winter programs include classes for children and adults, fitness, dance and athletics. For information, visit palatineparks.org/falconprograms.html.
Jan. 8
Wiggles and Giggles: 10-11 a.m. Fridays Jan. 8-Feb. 5, Community Center, 1919 Walnut Ave., Hanover Park. Ages 12-36 months can enjoy climbing, sliding, jumping and crawling on equipment. Parents stay with child. $18-$27. (630) 837-2468 or hpparks.org.
Jan. 9
Enchanted Kingdom Puppet Show: 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 9, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. A variety of characters from various fairy tales will appear. For ages 4-12. Tickets given out 30 minutes before program. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
If You Take A Mouse To School: 11 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Jan. 9, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights. Emerald City Theatre performs a live version of the popular picture book "If You Take a Mouse to School," by Laura Numeroff. Ages 3-6 can register at www.ahml.info or call (847) 392-0100.
Jan. 10
Chess Tournament: Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Indian Trails Public Library partners with the Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation for their second annual chess tournament. All play levels welcome; for first-graders and older. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Jan. 11
Improving Grades: 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Learn to use the library to ge better grades, improve test scores and have more fun while learning. Register at (847) 923-4437.
Jan. 12
Schaumburg Township Committee on Youth: Meets 7 p.m. Schaumburg Township Town Hall, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Committee concerns itself with the needs of the youth in the community. Public welcome. (847) 884-0030.
Jan. 13
Parenting a Child with Special Needs: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, JCFS, 1156 W. Shure Drive, Arlington Heights. Parents support one another as they discuss the stresses and challenges involved in parenting children with special needs. Ongoing weekly group. $15 per session. For information, call Pamela, (224) 625-2804.
Online resources for home-schoolers: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Explore the library's array of study tools and educational resources available through its Web site, mppl.org. Program suited for families with children ages 6 and older. To register, mppl.org/events or call (847) 253-5675.
Youth Services planning board: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, Schaumburg Township Town Hall, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Meeting of the Hanover/Schaumburg Townships Youth Services Planning Board. Public is welcome.
Jan. 14
After school crafts: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane. Ages 6 and up make cool crafts after school. Drop-in. (847) 259-6055.
Mom and son game night: 6-8:30 p.m. Jan. 15, Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. Live entertainments, dancing, dinner and games for moms and their sons ages 4-10. $28-$42 per couple. Each additional child is $14-$16. To register, (847) 490-7020 or parkfun.com.
Internet Safety and Social Networking: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm St. Detective Alan Krok from the Chicago Police Department's Internet Child Exploitation Team discusses topics including Internet sexual predators and how they operate, keeping your identity safe and the pros and cons of social networking sites, posting picture and videos online, cell phones and cyberbullying. Register at (847) 259-3500, ext. 35 or phpl.info.
Holy Family Academy open house: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21; and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 2515 Palatine Road, Inverness. Open house events for 2-year-old preschool through eighth grade. Registration for the 2010-2011 school year begins Monday, Feb. 1. (847) 907-3452 or holyfamilycatholicacademy.net.
Internet Safety Program for Parents: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, Schaumburg Township District Library Youth Services classroom, 130 S. Roselle Road. Program is geared toward parents of children ages 5-18 and will be presented by Sarah Migas, Internet Safety specialist with the High Tech Crimes Bureau of the Office of the Illinois Attorney General. No registration or fee required.
Jan. 15
Drop in crafts: 9 a.m. Friday, Jan. 15, Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane. Drop into the library and discover a fun craft. While supplies last. (847) 259-6055 or rmlib.org.
Monthly Movie: 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, and 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane, Rolling Meadows. Follow Harry Potter in his sixth year at Hogwarts with evil Lord Voldermort's return. The film is 153 minutes long, and rated "PG." For registration or information, call (847) 259-6050.
Jan. 16
Winter Carnival: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, Village Green Park, Northbrook. Celebrate the season with entertainment and outside/inside activities for all ages. Includes dog sled and search and rescue demonstrations, snowshoe obstacle course, scavenger hunts, games, chili cook-off, food, music, sled decorating contest, more. Call (847) 291-2995.
Free Preschool Fair: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St., Des Plaines. Parents are invited to learn more about area preschools. Representatives from more than 24 school in Des Plaines, Mount Prospect, Park Ridge and other surrounding towns will be on hand. Free, no reservations required. For information, (847) 827-5551 or dppl.org.
Jan. 17
Chess Club: 1-2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave. Kids ages 5-14 can learn the game of chess. All levels of ability welcome. Free. Register at ahml.info.
Jan. 17
Brothers Grimm-Four Plays: 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St. Live performance of the Brothers Grimm stories with a modern twist, teaching lessons of forgiveness, safety and importance of family and humility. Drop-in, no registration required. (847) 827-5551 or dppl.org.
Jan. 18
School Day Off Activity: Drop in between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, Des Plaines History Center, 781 Pearson St. Learn about Ghana's history and culture and make prints on fabric inspired by Ghanaian kente cloth designs. Adults must accompany children. $1 for nonmembers. (847) 391-5399 or desplaineshistory.org.
Mini Golf at the library: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, Palatine Public Library District, 700 N. North Court. Drop in for a few rounds of golf on the library's indoor putting green. For information, (847) 358-5881 or palatinelibrary.org.
Knit your own scarf workshop: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, Palatine Public Library District, 700 N. North Court. Mosaic Yarn Studio in Des Plaines guides participants through a simple scarf project. Bring knitting needles (size US 35, 19 mm). Register at (847) 358-5881, ext. 132 or palatinelibrary.org.
Mario Kart Tournament: 2-4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm St. Grades K-eight can compete in a round robin-style tournament. Event if you don't win, you will still get to play. Snacks and door prizes included. Register at (847) 259-3500, ext. 35 or phpl.info.
Chat & Chew: 1-2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Fourth-sixth-graders are invited to chew on some good food while chatting about "The Homework Machine" by Dan Gutman. To register, (847) 253-5675 or mppl.org/events.
Book Voyagers: 4:15-5:15 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. First through third-graders who like hockey, ice skating and sledding are invited to share stories, a craft, snack and a video about different kinds of cold weather fun. Register at (847) 253-5675 or mppl.org/events.
Open Gaming: 10-11:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 18, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave. Wii and GameCube, along with board games, available to school-ages children. Register on the events calendar at ahml.info.
American Girl: 10-11:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 18, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Grades 2-5 will do a craft, have a snack and play a game based on American Girl Rebecca and her life in 1914. Read the American Girl Books about Rebecca for a trivia game. No registration required but space is limited; tickets will be given out 30 minutes before the program. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Jan. 19
Meet The Gamer: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Part of a series about local game inventors. Meet David L. Hoyt, whose games are played by millions of people each day in newspapers, online, as on many other platforms. To register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Jan. 20
JCC Camp Chi info night: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, Jacob Duman JCC at Woodland Commons, 370 Half Day Road, Buffalo Grove. (847) 763-3551.
Home-School program: 10-11 a.m. or 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, Des Plaines History Center, 781 Pearson St. January's theme is "the Fur Trade." Participants will act out the role of a fur trader by playing a game with reproduction artifacts and make their own powder horn. Learn about trapping on the Des Plaines River. Free, register at (847) 391-5399 or desplaineshistory.org.
Preschool Information Night: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave. Meet teachers and associates from more than 30 local preschool programs at this free drop-in event. For information, call the Kids' World staff at (847) 506-2620.
Jan. 23
Dave DiNaso's Traveling Reptile Program: 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. DiNaso will bring in several different reptiles for up-close viewing and share many interesting facts about each one. No registration required. Tickets will be given out 30 minutes before the program. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Jan. 25
Amazon River House Challenge: 10:30-11:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm St. Grades K-five will simulate a rainstorm, take a make-believe trip down the Amazon River and use clues from rain forest animals to build the perfect flood-proof shelter. Program hosted by the Shedd Aquarium. Register for one season only at (847) 259-3500, ext. 35 or phpl.info.
Amazon-Raised on the River: 1-2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm St. Grades K-five answer a riddle that connects the Riberenos people, who live on the banks of the Amazon, to a pair of famous rain forest reptiles. Imagination, teamwork and math skills come into play. Program hosted by the Shedd Aquarium. Register at (847) 259-3500, ext. 35 or phpl.info.
Jan. 26
Wolves Player Visit: 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. A Chicago Wolves Hockey player will visit the library as part of the "Read to Succeed" program for readers ages 6-14. One participant will get to put on a Wolves uniform. To register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Jan. 30
Mysteries of the Spellbinder: 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 30, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Magician Walter King Jr. will perform state-of-the-art illusions for participants in the winter reading program. Call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Birthday Party Fair: 10:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, Community Recreation Center and The Water Works, 505 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. Enjoy a day with the family while learning about birthday party options at the Community Recreation Center and its indoor water park, Water Works. Tour party room, enjoy a birthday lunch, see the indoor playground and swim. $10 adults; $8 children before Monday, Jan. 25. To register (847) 490-7020 or parkfun.com.
Manners Please: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, Leisure Center, Northbrook. Topics include thank-you notes, telephone etiquette and dining skills. Girls should wear dresses or dressy pants and boys should wear a shirt and tie. Register online at nbpark.org. For information, (847) 291-2995.
Feb. 3
Legos at the Library: 4-4:45 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane. Build something related to a book-based theme or make whatever you want. Snacks provided. Ages 6 and up. Drop-in. (847) 259-6055 or rmlib.org.
Feb. 6
Fun fest: A February Fun Fest, hosted by Congregation Beth Judea of Long Grove and open to the public, will take place from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, in the gym at Woodlawn School, 6362 Gilmer Road in Long Grove. Fun for all ages. Food will include appetizers, a buffet meal, popcorn, a Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream Bar and cotton candy. There will be a live auction, a silent auction, a special auction of sports and entertainment memorabilia as well as other raffle prizes. Games will include baggo, a putting contest, horse, free throw contests and board games such as Euchre, Sorry, Backgammon, Scrabble and Boggle. There will be bridge, mah-jongg, hearts and canasta tournaments, and, of course, bingo. Cost: adults $25; children under 13 years of age $10. R.S.V.P. to the synagogue office at (847) 634-0777 or e-mail LNeiman@BethJudea.org.
Feb. 10
JCC Camp Chi info night: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, Bernard Weinger JCC, 300 Revere Drive, Northbrook. (847) 763-3551.
March 2
JCC Camp Chi info night: 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 2, Jacob Duman JCC at Woodland Commons, 370 Half Day Road, Buffalo Grove. (847) 763-3551.
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Salt Creek Park District preschool: The Salt Creek Park District offers preschool for children, who turned 3 after Sept. 1. If you child is potty-trained three and four day programs are available. Call (847) 259-6890 for information.
Schaumburg High preschool openings: Schaumburg High School has several openings available during the 12:15-1:45 p.m. session of preschool. The preschool meets Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from early February until late May. Children must te 31/2-5 years old, toilet-trained and current immunization records must be provided. $100, plus a $25 registration fee. Call Emily Wydra at (847) 755-4736.
Teen Center Des Plaines: The Des Plaines Teen Center and Game Room are open 2-7 p.m. Monday-Friday; and 1-5 p.m. Saturdays. For a schedule of special events or information, call (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.
Education registration: Congregation Kneseth Israel is now taking registration for the new school year. Torah school for pre-K-high school, adult education classes and an award-winning youth program 6-12 are offered. The synagogue is at 330 Division St., Elgin. For information, contact the synagogue office, (847) 741-5656 or visit the Web site, www.ckielgin.org.
Help for preschool: A free or reduced tuition program for families with unemployed parents is being offered by Christ the King Lutheran Preschool, 100 W, Michigan Ave. in Palatine. A family with one unemployed parent will be offered half price tuition; if both parents are unemployed, the child will receive free tuition. This will remain in effect for as long as is necessary. This will allow the child a chance for fun and to be in a nurturing environment. It will allow the parents a chance to go on interviews, actively job search and some time to relax. Unemployment brings an extremely stressful environment for families, this will allow for break. The tuition relief is available for all preschool programs, including the afternoon KinderClub. In addition, free or reduced tuition is available to military families. Those deployed in the states will be offered half tuition rates; those deployed overseas, free. For more information, contact Valerie Schultz, director, at (847) 358-0230 or visit www.ByFaithAlone.org.
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.
Jewish youth programs: Beth Judea offers programs for third-graders through high school students, regardless of their Jewish affiliation. Kadinkers is the youngest youth group and is for students in third - fifth grades. It meets once a month on a Sunday after Sunday school. Yearly dues are $18. Kadima is the youth group for students in sixth - eighth grades. Kadima meets once or twice a month. Yearly dues are $35. United Synagogue Youth is the youth group for all high school students. This teen group meets on a weekly basis for an assortment of activities. Yearly dues are $40. For more details on these groups, contact Aaron at (847) 634-0777, ext. 114. Beth Judea is located on Route 83 and Hilltop Road, Long Grove.
Creative Corners Preschool registration: Registration is in progress for the Des Plaines Park District Creative Corners Preschool 3-year and 4-5-year classes at the Administrative and Leisure Center, 2222 Birch Street. Call (847) 391-5700 or visit desplaineparks.org.
Preschool fall openings: The Elk Grove Park District has openings in its 2 1/2 and 3-year-old fall classes, 225 W. Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove Village. For registration or information, (847) 364-7224 or elkgroveparks.org.
Queen of the Rosary preschool: Queen of the Rosary School, Elk Grove Village, is currently accepting registration for its 3- and 4-year-old preschool program. For information, to schedule a visit, or to register, call Claudia, (847) 437-3322.