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. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.

Feb. 15Morris, the Magic Man: 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Magic, laughter and fun for the whole family. Tickets are required. Get tickets at the Youth Services Desk or online at lvdl.org. High Tea with Dolly: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 15, Laschen Community Center, 294 Evergreen Drive, Vernon Hills; or 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15, Petranek's Pharmacy Community Room, 426 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Bring a favorite doll and do her hair, create a hat for her, and enjoy snacks. To register, call (847) 362-2330 or visit cooklib.org.Feb. 16Meet the Gamer: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Meet Steve Rehkemper of Rehco LLC. inventor of the Rubik's Revolution and the new Rubik's Touch. Registration required for this teen program; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.Teen Action Group: 4-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Teens can have pizza and let the library know their opinions on book selection, teen programs and more. Free. Registration is required; call (847) 526-6225 or visit wauclib.org.Storytimes: 9:30 a.m. weekly, Cook Memorial Public Library District Temporary Library Center, 114 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. No registration required. Call (847) 362-2330 or visit cooklib.org.bull; Cook Crawling Team: Tuesday, Feb. 16. Storytime for children 12-23 months with a parent or caregiver. bull; Training Pants: Wednesday, Feb. 17. Storytime for 2 year olds with a parent or caregiver. bull; Jumping Jacks and Jills: Thursday, Feb. 18. Storytime for 3 and 4 year olds. Stretching Our Bodies, Stretching Our Minds: 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, Evergreen Interim Library, 290 Evergreen Drive, Vernon Hills. Preschool storytime for ages 2-6. Younger siblings and caregivers are welcome. No registration required. Call (847) 362-2330 or visit cooklib.org.Feb. 17Toddler Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 17 and 18, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. For children 18-36 months and their caregivers. Share stories, finger plays and songs to encourage listening and motor skill development. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.Feb. 18Yogakids: Register by Thursday, Feb. 18, for program 9-9:50 a.m. Thursdays, March 4 to Apr. 15, Pure in Form Pilates Studio, 649 N. Barron Blvd., Grayslake. Aged 3-6 can learn traditional yoga techniques and explore creative movement, health, language, music and art. $62 for Grayslake residents, $78 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7529.Puppet Show: 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, Lincolnshire Community Nursery School, 30 Riverwoods Road, Lincolnshire. The school will put on a free puppet show. The event is open to the public, and caregivers and parents are invited to attend. Visit lcns.org. ((847) 945-1450.Feb. 19Chess Nuts: 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Ages 8-12 can join other chess enthusiasts for a pickup game. Sign ups preferred, but drop-ins are welcome. For information or to register, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.Teen Flip-Flop Workshop: 4-5:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Teens can bring a pair of flip-flops or two to decorate. $3 kit fee. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.Sketchbook Teen Drawing Club: 4-5:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. An art instructor will be on hand to answer questions and offer tips. Bring supplies or use the library's. Free. Registration is required; call (847) 526-6225 or visit wauclib.org.Feb. 20The Write Stuff: 1 p.m. the third Saturday of each month, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. A series of hourlong creative writing workshops for grades 3-6, with the goal of creating a literary magazine. The Feb. 20 program is "Games Writers Play,"with games to spark creativity. Registration for each session opens on the day of the previous session. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.Healthy Eating Around the World: Noon Saturday, Feb. 20, Laschen Community Center, 294 Evergreen Drive, Vernon Hills. Sample vegetable salsa from Mexico, hummus from the Middle East and fruit kebabs from the tropics, and pick up a few healthy snacking tips along the way. All ages are welcome, but all children must be accompanied by an adult. To register, call (847) 362-2330 or visit cooklib.org.Saturday Stories: 10-10:30 a.m. Saturdays, Feb. 20 and 27, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Families can enjoy stories, finger plays and more. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.Care and Feeding of Dinosaurs: 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. For ages 5 and up. Author Janet Riehecky will show kids how to choose, care for and train a pet dinosaur. Seating is limited and tickets are required. For information or to register, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.Kingswood Preschool open house: 10 a.m. and noon Saturday, Feb. 20, Kingswood United Methodist Church, 401 W. Dundee Road, Buffalo Grove. The nondenominational preschool is currently accepting registration for the 2010-2011 school year. Three-year-old classes meet 9-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Classes for 4-year-olds are held 9-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Call Director Laura Kopka (847) 398-0770 ext. 24 or visit kingswoodpreschool.org.Preschool Open House: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 20, Mundelein Cooperative Preschool, 21064 W. Highway 176, Mundelein. The school will host an open house. Visit mundeleincooppreschool.org or call (847) 949-1899.Feb. 21Family movie: 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Children and their adult caregivers are invited to watch the film "Shorts" for free. For details, call (847) 526-6225, ext. 212. Family Concert Event: 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, Round Lake Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. Free performance of the Northwestern Tuba-Euphonium Quartet. For information, call (847) 546-7060 or (847) 576-7064 (TDD) or visit rlalibrary.org.Feb. 22Lapsit Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 22, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Babies from birth to 18 months enjoy stories, puppets, finger plays and playtime with their parents. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.Preschool Drop-in Storytime: 11-11:30 a.m. Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 22-23, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Stories, rhymes, and a short film for ages 3-5. No siblings or guardians in the room. No registration required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.Adventure Club - Beach Fun: 6:30-7:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Each month the Adventure Club focuses on a different topic through stories, games, crafts or snacks. Limit 30 children in kindergarten through third grade. No registration required; tickets will be given out 30 minutes before the program. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.Feb. 23Teen Decorated Pages: 4-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Teens can take an old book and make it new by cutting out pages, rearranging them, adding own content and more. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.Feb. 24Friendship Social Skills Group: 5:30-6:30 p.m. for grades 3-5, 6:30-7:30 p.m. for grades 6-8, Wednesdays, Feb. 24 to April 21, Warren Township Youth and Family Services, 17801 W. Washington St., Gurnee. For children who are shy or lack confidence and need a safe place to practice some basic social skills. Free. Phone registration required; call (847) 244-1101, ext. 402. To register, call (847) 244-1101, ext. 401, or visit wtysprograms.eventbrite.com. For information, visit warrentownship.net.Scratch Programming: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Grades 5-8 can use their Scratch programming skills to create an animated character; participants should have a working knowledge of Scratch. Bring a flash drive or plan to purchase one at the program for $8. Grades 58. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.Feb. 27Saturday Stories: 10-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Families can enjoy stories, finger plays and more. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.Nintendo Wii Game On!: 1:30-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Teens can practice Guitar Hero or other Nintendo Wii games in open sessions. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.Owls: 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. The Stillman Nature Center will bring in live raptors to view and discuss. Space is limited. For kindergartners through fifth graders. No registration required; tickets will be given out 30 minutes before the program. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.Feb. 28Family Bingo Library Lingo: 2-3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Play a new twist on bingo: "Library Lingo." Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.March 1Novel Adventures: 2-3:30 p.m. Monday, March 1, Sullivan Community Center, 635 N. Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills. Run, jump, tumble and climb on a book-themed activity course. All ages are welcome but all children must be accompanied by an adult. To register, call (847) 362-2330 or visit cooklib.org.Early Childhood Screenings: Register by Monday, March 1. Screenings by appointment Friday, March 12, Aspen School, 500 Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills. For children living within the boundaries of Hawthorn School District 73 ages 3-5 suspected of having developmental delays in speech, motor skills, socialization and cognitive development. For an appointment, call (847) 990-4377.Anime Club: 4-5:30 p.m. Monday, March 1, 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.March 2Storytimes: 10 a.m., various days, March 2-25, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Register for one four-week session per session per child only. Terrific Twos Threes, for ages 2-3 with an adult meets Tuesdays; On My Own, for unaccompanied children age 3-5, meets Wednesdays; Wild About Books, for ages 2-5 with an adult, meets Thursdays. Sign up at eapl.org, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or call (847) 438-3840.March 3Pajamarama Storytimes: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 3 and April 7, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Children of all ages can wear pajamas and enjoy stories, songs, finger plays and crafts. An adult must accompany children under the age of 3. No registration required. For information, call (847) 438-3840.March 4First Aid For Kids Today: Register by Thursday, March 4, for program 4:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 18, Grayslake Park District Rec Center, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. Children ages 5-8 can learn to act correctly in an emergency situation, including what to do until help arrives, basic first aid skills, what to do in case of a fire, and rescue breathing. A workbook will be provided and a certificate of completion given out after the course. $33 for Grayslake residents, $41 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7529.Home Alone: Register by Thursday, March 4, for program 5:45-6:45 p.m. Thursday, March 18, Grayslake Park District Rec Center, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. Ages 7-12 will learn simple rules and information for responsible self-care, including how to properly use a house key, important phone numbers, how to answer the phone and use the phone in an emergency, dealing with strangers, fire prevention and more. Students will receive a Home Alone Activity Book and certificate of completion. $33 for Grayslake residents, $41 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7529.March 5Moving Pictures, Dancing Feet: 1:15 p.m. Friday, March 5, St. Joseph's Formation Center, 112 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Movies, music, movement and crafts for ages 2-6; caregivers are welcome. No registration required. Call (847) 362-2330 or visit cooklib.org.March 6Super Saturdays: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 6, 13 and 20, Cook Memorial Public Library District Temporary Library Center, 114 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Stories, songs and crafts for ages 2-7 with an adult. No registration required. Call (847) 362-2330 or visit cooklib.org.March 11Jamma Tales: 7-7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 11, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Ages 2-6 and their caregivers can enjoy stories and songs. Pajamas are welcome. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.March 13Super Saturdays: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 13 and 20, Cook Memorial Public Library District Temporary Library Center, 114 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Stories, songs and crafts for ages 2-7 with an adult. No registration required. Call (847) 362-2330 or visit cooklib.org.March 18Storm Chaser Adventure: 6:30 p.m., Thursday, March 18, Laschen Community Center, 294 Evergreen Drive, Vernon Hills. Learn about storm chasing from a member of the group Chasing4Life. To register, call (847) 362-2330 or visit cooklib.org.March 20Super Saturdays: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 20, Cook Memorial Public Library District Temporary Library Center, 114 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Stories, songs and crafts for ages 2-7 with an adult. No registration required. Call (847) 362-2330 or visit cooklib.org.March 26Teen Game Program: 4-5:45 p.m. Friday, March 26 and April 23. Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Grades 6-12 can play Dance Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero, Super Smash Brothers, Mario Kart and Rock Band with a few board and card games thrown in too. Registration is not required. For information, call (847) 438-3433.March 27Red Cross Babysitting Class: Register by Saturday, March 27, for program 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 10, Grayslake Park District Rec Center, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. Ages 11-15 can learn information and skills necessary to provide safe and responsible care for children in the absence of parents or adult guardians. Bring a sack lunch, drink and doll to class. $98 for Grayslake residents, $122 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7529.April 7Pajamarama Storytimes: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Children of all ages can wear pajamas and enjoy stories, songs, finger plays and crafts. An adult must accompany children under the age of 3. No registration required. For information, call (847) 438-3840.April 23Teen Game Program: 4-5:45 p.m. Friday, April 23. Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Grades 6-12 can play Dance Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero, Super Smash Brothers, Mario Kart and Rock Band with a few board and card games thrown in too. Registration is not required. For information, call (847) 438-3433.OngoingWinter Storytime: Through the week of Feb. 25, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Parents may register their children for a winter story program session at fremontlibrary.org or (847) 918-3218. Programs include: bull; Baby Bounce: 10:30 a.m. Mondays, for parents with babies 6 weeks to 12 months old. Activities provided for older siblingsbull; Funsies with Onesies: 9:45 and 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, for 1 year olds with an adult. Activities provided for older siblings. bull; Toddler Time: 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, for 2 year olds with an adult. Siblings are welcome.bull; Story Tots: 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, for ages 11/2-2 with an adult. Siblings are welcome.bull; Preschool Stories: 1:30 p.m. Mondays and 9:45 a.m. Thursdays, for ages 3-5. Caregivers must remain in the "E" area of the Youth Services Dept.bull; Evening Preschool Stories: 7 p.m. Tuesdays, for ages 3-5 and their families.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.