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Mark your calendar: June 2-8

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Ongoing

Fiber-Fashion-Feminism, Cutting-Edge Exhibit: Runs through June 11, at The Art Center Highland Park, 1957 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. The focus of the exhibit is to uncover, from the large network of creative artists, those that help develop the concept while also setting the stage for them to play a leadership role in a breakout art form - fiber. Contributing artists include: Nneka Kai, Jennifer Markowitz, Laura Morrison, Marty Ornish, Maria Pinto, Nirmal Raja, Katrin Schnabl, Yana Schnitzler and Ginny Sykes. Artist reception: 5:30-8 p.m. on May 20. For information, (847) 432-1888 or www.theartcenterhp.org

'Never The Bridesmaid': Runs through July 3, at Oil Lamp Theater, 1723 Glenview Road, Glenview. With their parents' 40th wedding anniversary fast approaching, adult twins Maria and Anthony haven't shared their parents' good fortune in life or in love. In fact, after one calamity after another, they find themselves living back at home. Maria has been divorced twice and widowed once. Anthony was dumped by his fiancé four years earlier and hardly dated since. Can these two siblings overcome their own love life catastrophes to find love again? $45. https://oillamptheater.org.

Wilmette Local Legends Audio Tour: Wilmette Historical Museum, 609 Ridge Road, Wilmette. This two-part, self-guided audio tour will bring you outside the homes of some of Wilmette's notables starting with film star Ann-Margret and ending with professional makeup artist and entrepreneur Bobbi Brown. At each stop, you will learn a bit about a local celebrity's life in Wilmette. Enjoy the tour by car or bicycle or, if you are ambitious, on foot. To begin the tour, visit the Museum website or scan the QR code from the two-page map available outside the museum's main entrance. For information, (847) 853-7666 or www.wilmettehistory.org

June 2

Nature in the Psalms: Virtually at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 2, through Ezra-Habonim, the Niles Township Jewish Congregation, Skokie. Rabbi Geoff Mitelman will present, "Date Palms and Cedars: Nature in the Psalms." Rabbi Mitelman is the founder and director of Sinai & Synapses, an organization that helps clergy, scientists and the community, through lectures, seminars, classes, videos and writings, create a vision of religion that embraces critical thinking. Zoom. For information, (847) 675-4141.

Pride and Prejudice - LGBTQ+ Voices Under Nazism: 2 p.m. Thursday, June 2, at Illinois Holocaust Museum, 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie. After World War II, the history of LGBTQ+ individuals impacted by the Holocaust was completely erased. Join Illinois Holocaust Museum's Director of Education Leah Rauch and Associate Manager of Education Matthew Sackel, as they share little-known stories of LGBTQ+ people who perished or survived the Nazi regime and reflect on the importance of being a voice for those who were silenced. Nonmembers $5; members free. Register at https://ihm.ec/pride2022. For information, (847) 967-4835 or www.ilholocaustmuseum.org.

Nonfiction Group: Virtually at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 2, through Glencoe Public Library. Judy Levin will lead a discussion of "Golem Girl: A Memoir" by Riva Lehrer. All are welcome. For information, www.glencoepubliclibrary.org.

Alliance Française du North Shore Ciné Club: Virtually at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 2. Join online for a discussion in French of a French film with English subtitles: "Potiche." You'll watch the film on your own through a streaming service such as hoopla, Kanopy, YouTube and Amazon. For information and the meeting link, RSVP at Meetup.com/afnorthshore/events or write to info@AFnorthshore.org. For information, (847) 858-1274.

Pronoun Button Making: 5 p.m. Thursday, June 2, at Niles-Maine District Library, 6960 Oakton St., Niles. For grades seven-12. Gather to craft inclusive additions to the Teen Underground, a safe space for teens in the community. Earn two volunteer hours for participating. Supplies provided. Register at (847) 663-1234 or www.nileslibrary.org.

Concert on the Course For Kids: 6 p.m. Thursday, June 2, at Glenview Park Golf Course, 800 Shermer Road, Glenview. Kickoff to Summer in Glenview concert featuring The Victor Brown Band, hosted by the Optimist Club of Glenview. All proceeds benefit youth in the community. Raffle tickets are available from any Glenview Optimist Club member (three for $25, seven for $50, or 15 for $100). Every $50 in raffle ticket purchases earns a complimentary concert/event ticket. Top raffle prizes are $1,000, $500, & $300. Cocktails and great food available from Coarse Italian. $20. For information, (847) 226-6791.

Human Relations Commission: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 2, at Wilmette Village Hall, 1200 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. Send written comments to publiccomment@wilmette.com. All emailed comments received two hours prior to the start of a meeting will be provided, unredacted, to the applicable board/commission in the meeting packet. Emails received at any time within two hours of the beginning of the meeting until its adjournment will be included in the draft minutes of the meeting. For information, www.wilmette.com.

BookBites Book Discussion: 7 p.m. Thursday, June 2, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. June's discussion title will be "Leave the World Behind" by Rumaan Alam. Books are available at the Library one month prior to meetings. Limited digital copies available through Libby, by OverDrive. Discussion will take place on the library's south patio. Drop in. For information, www.glenviewpl.org.

Tour of Jewish India: Virtually at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 2, at Ezra-Habonim, the Niles Township Jewish Congregation. A Virtual Tour of Jewish India will be offered on Zoom by the Men's Club of Ezra-Habonim. Journalist and author Rahel Musleah, the seventh generation daughter of a Calcutta Jewish family, will introduce her audience to the distinctive heritage of the Jews of India and Iraq. Her program is a multifaceted song and story presentation which will offer a rare and intimate view of this rich culture. India's Jewish communities will be explored as the program visits sites and synagogues in Mumbai, Calcutta and Cochin. Free. To receive the Zoom link, call the synagogue office at (847) 675-4141 and speak to Bill Gerber.

'The Little Mermaid': Runs June 2 through June 26, at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. Music Theater Works presents Disney's "The Little Mermaid," based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories and the classic Disney animated film. This classic and beautiful love story is for the entire family. Ticket are $39-$106; tickets for ages 25 and younger are half-price. For information, (847) 673-6300 or www.musictheaterworks.com/disneys-the-little-mermaid.

June 3

'Nuclear Family': 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 3, and 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 4-5, at the Citadel Theatre, 300 Waukegan Road, Lake Forest. Recent New Trier grad Trenton Rothbard wrote this play - and financed it with a summer job at a coffee shop - about what might have happened had the Cold War continued and a nuclear bomb was dropped on the U.S. The action centers on a family stuck together in an underground bunker, unsure of when they'll be able to get out. Admission is $10; proceeds benefit NAMI-Chicago. Tickets: citadeltheatre.easy-ware-ticketing.com/events. Donate directly to NAMI-Chicago: give.namichicago.org/fundraiser/3924168.

Career Counseling Appointments: Virtually at 9 a.m. Friday, June 3, through Glenview Public Library. Consult virtually with a career expert for resume help, LinkedIn profile review, and job search strategies for any stage of your career. Register online or call (847) 729-7500, ext. 7700. Appointments are offered via Zoom or by phone. Preference given to Glenview Public Library cardholders. For information, www.glenviewpl.org.

Current Events for Seniors: Virtually at 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, Highland Park. Ralph Bernstein, a seasoned moderator, presents a weekly agenda for participants to discuss. To participate in or monitor the discussion is free. To attend, send request to ralph1189@gmail.com.

Fort Sheridan Historical Society Cemetery Walk: 10 a.m. Friday, June 3, at Historic Fort Sheridan National Cemetery, Vattman Road off Sheridan Road, Lake Forest. The Fort Sheridan Historical Society hosts a walk of the Historic Fort Sheridan National Cemetery, which is situated on the bluffs overlooking Lake Michigan. It was established in 1889, two years after Fort Sheridan Military Base was officially founded. The Cemetery has interred in its grounds veterans from the Civil War, The Philippine Insurrection, World War I, World War II, the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Step back in time to learn, live and become educated through a view of our nation's honored veterans resting place. For information, www.FortSheridanHistoricalSociety.org.

Sew Social: 10 a.m. Friday, June 3, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Join each month to sew and socialize with other sewing enthusiasts. Some sewing experience recommended. Registration required. For information, www.glenviewpl.org.

YogiBees Preschool Class: 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 3, at Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. Drop in for a fun and interactive introduction to yoga and mindfulness. Siblings welcome. For information, www.wilmettelibrary.info.

GLENergy - Death and Chocolate - Larger Than Life Conversations: 1 p.m. Friday, June 3, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Engage in this interactive program about difficult end-of-life conversations - with chocolate. Health advocate Gayle Byck, InTune Health Advocates, and social worker Allison List Hutner, facilitate small-group discussions in which attendees share responses to preprinted prompts. These inspiring questions will make you think about how you want to live. Chocolate provided. Presented in partnership with the village of Glenview Senior Services and North Shore Senior Center. Registration required. For information, www.glenviewpl.org.

TAG - Tween Advisory Group: 4 p.m. Friday, June 3, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Children in grades five-eight are invited to join TAG to meet new friends, share ideas, and earn service hours for helping the library. Registration is required. For information, www.glenviewpl.org.

First Friday in Hubbard Woods: 5 p.m. Friday, June 3, at Hubbard Woods, on Green Bay Road between Scott Avenue and Tower Road, Winnetka. Join in the fun as Hubbard Woods businesses host First Friday. Many stores will be open late and offering art, special promotions, libation and live music. Spend an afternoon or evening shopping, relaxing and beautifying, and having a fabulous meal. For information, www.villageofwinnetka.org.

Friday Night Headliner Concert: 7-9 p.m. Friday, June 3, at Heritage Park Performance Pavilion, 201 Community Blvd., Wheeling. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for seating and enjoy an evening concert with Pino Farina Band. Soft drinks, water, beer and seltzer are available for purchase; food trucks are scheduled to attend. Free. For information, (847) 465-3333 or www.wheelingparkdistrict.com.

Shabbat Service: 7:30 - 8:45 p.m. at Jewett Park Community Center, 836 Jewett Park Drive, Deerfield. Led by Rabbi Jonathan Ginsburg, our Shabbat service is joyful and participatory, in Hebrew and English, with much singing. We also learn and discuss religious, cultural and contemporary subjects important to our community (and ban partisan politics). Bnai Chai is a Jewish friendship circle (not a congregation and not affiliated with any formal movement) that meets regularly for services and social gatherings. Visit bnaichai.org/living-jewishly/ or call Donna Behm at (773) 401-2416.

Bridges Composition Competition Winners Concert: 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 3, at Ravinia Festival, 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park. Introduced in 2018, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Steans Music Institute, the annual Bridges Composition Competition challenges young professional composers to write new works for string quartet and jazz trio, bridging the worlds of classical and jazz. For information, www.ravinia.org.

Noel Coward's 'Blithe Spirit': Runs 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays June 3 through June 26, at Skokie Theatre, 7924 N. Lincoln Ave., Skokie. The Eclectic Full Contact Theatre presents the worst case of a clingy ex that ever existed. As research for his new book, author Charles Condomine asks Madame Arcati, who he believes to be a complete fake, to hold a seance in his home. Unfortunately for Charles, Madame Arcati manages to summon the spirit of Charles' first wife, Elvira, who decides she likes being back among the living and wants to pick up their relationship where they left off. This is problematic, for not only has Charles remarried, but he's the only one who can see or hear Elvira. What follows is one of Noël Coward's funniest farces. $34-$38. https://www.skokietheatre.org/blithe-spirit.html.

June 4

Winnetka Farmers Market: 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, June 4 through Oct. 29, at 754 Elm St., Winnetka. For information, https://wngchamber.com/farmersmarket.

Backyard Botanicals: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 4, at Independence Park, 2000 Central St., Evanston. The Highland Garden Club of Evanston will hold its annual Backyard Botanicals sale featuring native plants that work in residential gardens for bees and butterflies from Midwest Groundcovers, St. Charles, and from members' gardens. Experienced gardeners will be on hand to answer your questions. All proceeds go to community projects and support. Cash and checks. For information, www.cityofevanston.org

Friends of the Library Summer Book Sale: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 4; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 5; and 9 a.m. to noon on Monday, June 6, at Glencoe Public Library, 320 Park Ave., Glencoe. Thousands of respectfully used books, DVDs, and CDs for all ages. On Sunday everything is half price. Monday will feature a $3 bag sale. For information, www.glencoepubliclibrary.org.

Lincolnshire Garden Club Plant Sale: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 4, at Ascension of Our Lord Greek Orthodox Church, 1207 Riverwoods Road, Lincolnshire. Features perennials for shade and sun, natives, ground covers, garden art, hanging baskets and home baked goods. The plant sale is the Lincolnshire Garden Club's primary fundraising event. Funds raised allow the club to continue its tradition of providing grants to community organizations that support its goals of education, beautification and nature restoration. For information, (847) 308-4514 or www.LincolnshireGardenClub.com.

Lincolnshire Art Festival: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday June 4 and 5, at Village Green North, 100 Village Green, Lincolnshire. More than 80 juried artists from around the country display and sell their work including paintings, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics and more. Live music, festival food and a selection of beers from Half Day Brewery add to the festivities. Admission to the festival is free and there is plenty of nearby parking. The show is also handicap accessible and wheel friendly. Attendees are invited to bring their gently used wall art to the festival where it will be donated to the Chicago Furniture Bank, a nonprofit that distributes furnishings and art to those leaving shelters and moving into permanent housing. For information, (847) 926-4300 or www.amdurproductions.com.

Summer at Glenview Public Library Kickoff: 11 a.m. Saturday, June 4, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Visit the library's south patio tent to sign up for Summer @ GPL and receive a free Kona Ice Tropical Hawaiian shaved ice cone (awarded to the first 500 who sign up). For information, www.glenviewpl.org.

Highwood Pride Fest: Noon to bar close on Saturday, June 4, in Downtown Highwood, 130 Highwood Ave., Highwood. This family-friendly, all-ages concept kicks off Pride Month with a day of fabulous fun, starting with a 'Pride Rocks' family picnic at noon, followed by an 18 and older only drag show at 6 p.m., a 21 plus only Taste the Rainbow Pub Crawl and End of the Rainbow DJ Dance Party. Downtown Highwood is decorated and celebrates all month long with Pride flags lining the streets, rainbow windows and chalked sidewalks. For information, www.CelebrateHighwood.org.

Summer Reading Club Kickoff Concert: 2 p.m. Saturday, June 4, at Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. Celebrate the start of summer with live music on the lawn. For information, (847) 256-5025 or www.wilmettelibrary.info.

June 5

Par 3 Junior Open: 8-11 a.m. Sunday, June 5, at Winnetka Golf Club, 1300 Oak St., Winnetka. The Winnetka Golf Club is offering entry-level tournaments for juniors. The goal is for players to experience a fun, low-pressure competitive atmosphere. All tournaments are one-day stroke play events with flights by age. Participants will receive a tee gift. Awards will be given to the winners of each flight. Participants will be flighted based on age. Register at www.winpark.org

Shavuot Ice Cream Garden Party: 11 a.m. Sunday, June 5, at Lubavitch Chabad of Northbrook, 2095 Landwehr Road, Northbrook. Hear the Ten Commandments followed by a dairy brunch in the garden. Featuring mini pizza, lasagna, cheesecakes, ice cream and more. For information, www.ChabadNorthbrook.com.

All Ages Maker: 12:30 p.m. Sunday, June 5, at Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. Make an appointment and bring your own prewashed cotton T-shirt or other item to tie-dye with the library. Registration required. For information, www.wilmettelibrary.info.

Summer Reading Kickoff Celebration: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, June 5, at Northbrook Public Library, 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook. Come celebrate Summer Reading with the Northbrook Library. There will be live music, giveaways, games and crafts for all ages in the library parking lot. To add to the celebration, there will be live music at 3 p.m. from Chicago Baraat, an Indian baraat band, featuring sousaphone, dhol, trumpet, sax, snare drum, and trombone. For information, (847) 272-6224 or visit.northbrook.info.

Deerfield Historic Village Tours: 2-4 p.m. Sundays, June 5, through September, at Deerfield Historic Village, 517 Deerfield Road, Deerfield. The Deerfield Area Historical Society hosts free tours of the Deerfield Historic Village. The village consists of five buildings dating from 1837 to 1905 that offer you a look at a typical prairie community. Visit the oldest building in Lake County, pre-Civil War era houses, a carriage house and a one-room schoolhouse that has been a favorite with children for many years. For information, https://deerfieldhistoricalsociety.org.

Pet Foster and Adoption Awareness with Wright-Way Rescue: 2 p.m. Sunday, June 5, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Visit the library's south patio tent to discover what it takes to adopt or foster a pet from Wright-Way Rescue, Morton Grove, while visiting a few dogs. Make a dog toy to donate to homeless pets while they wait for their forever home. Drop in. For information, www.glenviewpl.org.

Deerfield Historic Village tours: The Deerfield Area Historical Society hosts tours of the Deerfield Historic Village on Sundays from 2-4 p.m., June through September. The Historic Village, located at the southwest corner of Kipling and Deerfield Roads, includes the Caspar Ott log house (1837) the oldest building in Lake County, pre-Civil War era houses, a carriage house and a one-room schoolhouse that has been a favorite with children for many years. Admission is free. For more information, call 847-948-0680.

Sounds of Summer Concert: 5 p.m. Sunday, June 5, at Heritage Park Performance Pavilion, 201 Community Blvd., Wheeling. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for seating and enjoy an evening concert with Mariachi Monumental De Mexico. Soft drinks, water, beer and seltzer are available for purchase; food trucks also are scheduled to attend. For information, (847) 465-3333 or www.wheelingparkdistrict.com.

June 6

Sportsman's Cup Match Play Event: Monday, June 6, at Heritage Oaks Golf Club, 3535 Dundee Road, Northbrook. Compete in head-to-head match play with handicap on the classic 18. Round 1 begins Monday, June 6. For information, call (847) 291-2351 or email info@heritageoaksgc.com. Visit www.nbparks.org.

Monday Movers: 9:30 a.m. Monday, June 6, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Wear your dancing shoes and join the Youth Services librarians as they twirl into the week. Tickets are given out 20 minutes prior to the program. Preference is given to Glenview Public Library cardholders. For information, www.glenviewpl.org.

Virtual Alliance Française du North Shore Café Conversation Matin: Virtually at 10 a.m. Monday, June 6. Join online for relaxed French conversation, facilitated by native or fluent speakers. All fluency levels are welcome. For the meeting link: RSVP at Meetup.com/afnorthshore/events or write to info@AFnorthshore.org. For information, (847) 858-1274.

Chemistry Lab & Biological Explorations: 12:30-3 p.m. Monday, June 6-Thuesday, June 28, at Daniel Wright Junior High School, 1370 Riverwoods Road, Lincolnshire. A special session for children in grades seven-eight, highlights the chemistry lab and biological explorations. $850. For information, (847) 901-0173 or www.thecenterforgifted.org.

Page Turners Book Discussion: 1 p.m. Monday, June 6, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Indulge your passion for literature with the Monday Afternoon Page Turners. June's discussion title will be "Love and Ruin" by Paula McClain. Books are available at the library one month prior to meetings. Limited digital copies are available through OverDrive/Digital Library of Illinois. Drop in. For information, www.glenviewpl.org.

A Genealogist's Holiday: 3 p.m. Monday, June 6, at Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. . An up-to-date program about the newly released 1950 census, and the best strategies for locating your family in the census. Presented by Allison DePrey Singleton. For information, (847) 256-5025 or www.wilmettelibrary.info.

Making It! Discussion Group: 4 p.m. Monday, June 6, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Join like-minded creatives to share knowledge and advice about making. Discuss and share your latest projects, ideas, designs and failures with your creative community. Drop in. For information, www.glenviewpl.org.

All American Speakers Toastmasters Club: 7 p.m. Monday, June 6, at Niles-Maine District Library, 6960 W. Oakton St., Niles. The friendly storytellers of District 30 Toastmasters meet to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment plus a theme at every meetup. Guests welcome; meeting are hybrid. To receive an invite, email vpm-5577@toastmastersclubs.org; call (312) 884-9673 or visit allamericanspeakers.toastmastersclubs.org.

Beauty, History and Romance - William and Jane Morris and the Arts and Crafts Movement: Virtually at 7 p.m. Monday, June 6, at Glencoe Public Library, 320 Park Ave., Glencoe. Artist William Morris founded his first decorative arts design firm in 1861. Over the following decades he collaborated with his wife, Jane Burden, along with fellow artists, and became a leading contributor to the English Arts and Crafts movement. In this online presentation, art historian Jeff Mishur discusses works by Morris and his colleagues, including paintings, furniture, stained glass, textiles and decorative arts. For information, www.glencoepubliclibrary.org.

Tech Help: 7 p.m. Monday, June 6, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Meet with trained library staff to get help with your smartphone or tablet, including using apps, social media and digital photos. Learn how to download eBooks, audiobooks, magazines and movies from the library's collection. Bring your own device (set up and charged). Drop in. For information, www.glenviewpl.org.

June 7

Women's Golf Day: Tuesday, June 7, at Heritage Oaks Golf Club, 3535 Dundee Road, Northbrook. Practice with LPGA coach Melissa Goldberg, participate in on-course contests, and socialize at the Acorn Grill + Terrace. For information, call (847) 291-2351 or email info@heritageoaksgc.org. Visit www.nbparks.org.

Family Storytime: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 7, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Stories, songs and fun with the Youth Services librarians. Arrive 20 minutes early for your program ticket. Children of all ages with adult. Free. For information, www.glenviewpl.org.

Bubbling Bubble Wands: 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 7, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Do bubbles make you burst with excitement? Stop by the library's south patio tent to make your very own beaded bubble wands and test them out. For children, ages 2 and older with an adult. Drop in. For information, www.glenviewpl.org.

Lunch & Learn - Jewish and Indigenous People of Australia: Virtually at noon Tuesday, June 7, through Illinois Holocaust Museum, Skokie. Travel with author and Jewish historian Irene Shaland to Australia, from Sydney and Melbourne to the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest, to understand the land, its people, and their history. Discover how Aboriginal people played an important role in opening Australia to Jewish refugees escaping from the Nazi occupied Europe and how, years later, the descendants of these refugees were at the forefront of the struggle for the human rights of Aboriginal people. Members are free; nonmembers $5. Register at https://ihm.ec/jewishindigenous. For information, (847) 967-4835 or ihm.ec.

Voter Registration and Legislative Meet & Greet: 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Stop by the library's south patio tent to register to vote or update your voter registration with volunteers from the League of Women Voters. Discuss local issues and get your questions answered with State Sen. Laura Fine and State Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz. Drop in. For information, www.glenviewpl.org.

Virtual Read It, Make It: Virtually at 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, through Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Listen to a favorite children's book and then make a craft inspired by the story. Kit pickup begins one week before program date. Email a photo of your finished creation to youthdesk@glenviewpl.org. Ages 3-6 with an adult. For information, www.glenviewpl.org.

Plan Commission: 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, at Wilmette Village Hall, 1200 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette, in the training room. Send written comments to publiccomment@wilmette.com. All emailed comments received two hours prior to the start of a meeting will be provided, unredacted, to the applicable board/commission in the meeting packet. Emails received at any time within two hours of the beginning of the meeting until its adjournment will be included in the draft minutes of the meeting. For information, www.wilmette.com.

Family Trivia Night: 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Join under the library's south patio tent for family trivia night. Test your knowledge over four rounds of trivia and see if you come out on top. Gift card awarded to the highest scoring team or individual. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Registration required. For information, www.glenviewpl.org.

June 8

Baby Storytime: 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 8, at Winnetka-Northfield Public Library, 768 Oak St., Winnetka. Join for songs and stories for your baby, ages 0-18 months with parent/caregiver. Tickets for storytime will be available June 8, on a first-come, first-served basis. Masks are recommended for all participants ages 2 and older for this Early Childhood program. For information, www.winnetkalibrary.org.

Bike Maintenance 101: 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 8, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Free. Stop by the Library's south patio tent to get your bike ready for summer and learn how to keep it in shape with Alan Rubin of Glenview Cycle. Registration required. Register online at glenviewpl.org. or glenviewpl.evanced.info For information, www.glenviewpl.org.

Great Books Discussion: 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 8, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Join the monthly Great Books Discussion Group where readers of great works discuss big questions and their answers in a friendly, welcoming setting. The June discussion title will be "Democracy in America" by Alexis de Tocqueville. Moderated by Michael Bartlett, journalist/editor and Glenview resident. Participants are responsible for obtaining their own materials. For information, contact Michael at (773) 220-2553 or mbartlett11@yahoo.com. Visit www.glenviewpl.org.

News & Views Current Events Discussion Group: Virtually at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 8, through Highland Park Senior Center. The Highland Park Senior Center invites you to join others for an intimate, intellectual and respectful discussion on local and worldwide current events. Share your thoughts and opinions with this wonderful group, where all opinions are welcome and open for discussion. Program moderator is Skip Jacobs. Registration required. For information, (847) 432.4110 or www.cityhpil.com/seniorcenter.

Music and Movement with Little Parade: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 8, at Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. Get ready to sing and move in this interactive learning and dancing program. For information, (847) 256-5025 or www.wilmettelibrary.info.

Wednesday Book Group: Virtually at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, through Glencoe Public Library. Judy Levin will lead a discussion of "The Island of Missing Trees" by Elif Shafak. All are welcome. For information, www.glencoepubliclibrary.org.

Rock Painting: 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Children in grades one-five, can visit the library's south patio tent and paint a fun design on a colored rock to take home. Registration required. For information, www.glenviewpl.org.

Highwood Weekly Wednesday Gourmet Market: 4:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, June 8 through Aug. 24, at Everts Park, 111 North Ave., Highwood. Highwood's Evening Gourmet Market is recognized as one of the best outdoor markets on the North Shore. With over 60 vendors each week, this Evening Market brings community together to enjoy delicious food and drinks, local wares, live music, and the great outdoors in a family festival setting. For information, www.CelebrateHighwood.org.

Crafting Herbal Mocktails: 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Learn how to make a myriad herb scented and flavored alcohol-free mocktails. Rethink party punch with herbs, make your own bitters, create flavors with herbed simple syrup, stir up a faux gin, and blend alcohol free martinis, fizzes, and sours while discussing the history of herbs in alcoholic beverages. Registration required. For information, www.glenviewpl.org.

Socialize and sew with other sewing enthusiasts at 10 a.m. Friday, June 3, at the Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, in Glenview. The Sew Social is held monthly; some sewing experience is recommended. Register at www.glenviewpl.org. Daily Herald File Photo/2015
Bring a blanket or lawn chair for seating and enjoy an evening concert with Pino Farina Band from 7-9 p.m. Friday, June 3, at the Heritage Park Performance Pavilion, 201 Community Blvd., in Wheeling. The concert is free. Soft drinks, water, beer and seltzer are available for purchase; food trucks are scheduled to attend. For information, (847) 465-3333 or www.wheelingparkdistrict.com. Courtesy of Wheeling Park District
  Friends of the Glencoe Library will hold a Summer Book Sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 4; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 5; and 9 a.m. to noon on Monday, June 6, at the Glencoe Public Library, 320 Park Ave., Glencoe. Thousands of respectfully used books, DVDs and CDs for all ages will be available. On Sunday everything is half price. Monday will feature a $3 bag sale. For information, www.glencoepubliclibrary.org. Paul Valade/pvalade@dailyherald.com/2015
The Winnetka Golf Club, 1300 Oak St., Winnetka is hosting a Par 3 Junior Open from 8-11 a.m. on Sunday, June 5. The goal is for players to experience a fun, low-pressure competitive atmosphere. All tournaments are one-day stroke play events with flights by age. Participants will receive a tee gift. Awards will be given to the winners of each flight. Participants will be flighted based on age. Register at www.winpark.org Courtesy of Winnetka park District
  Stop by the Glenview Library's south patio tent to get your bike ready for summer and learn how to keep it in shape with Alan Rubin of Glenview Cycle at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 8, at 1930 Glenview Road, in Glenview. Registration is required. For information, www.glenviewpl.org. Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.com/2015
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