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Kids, teens and family

Posted May 04, 2008 11:00 pm

Daily Herald Staff Reports

Today

Anime Club: 4 to 6 p.m. May 5, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Teens in sixth through 12th grades can watch a new anime movie or series and eat Japanese snacks the first and third Mondays of the month. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Wednesday

Puppet opera: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday through Friday until May 24, Park Central, 3000 Central Road, Rolling Meadows. Opera in Focus uses rod puppets to perform Puccini's "Madama Butterfly." $7-$12. (847) 818-3220.

Thursday

Grandparents as Caregivers meeting: 7 to 8:30 p.m. May 8 at Euclid School, 1211 N. Wheeling Road, Mount Prospect. Topic is bullying and teasing. Free childcare if needed, ongoing, monthly meetings. (847) 640-9590.

Friday

REALITY Theatre auditions: 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, OMNI Youth Services' Office, 1111 W. Lake Cook Road, Buffalo Grove. OMNI Youth Services' REALITY Theatre will hold auditions for new ensemble members. Scenes for a cold reading will be provided. Auditions are open to teens currently in grades eight through 11 who have a firm belief in being drug- and alcohol-free. Those who audition only need to attend one session. For information, call director Kim Kohler Hort at (847) 353-1706.

Adventure Night at Schaumburg Tennis Plus: Friday, 1416 N. Payne Road, Schaumburg. Games, sports, pizza and more for ages 5 to 11. $18 for Schaumburg residents, $26 for others, $15 for each additional child. www.parkfun.com or (847) 884-0678.

Saturday

Seuss Extravaganza: 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday; Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton. St. James Theatre Production performs music and stories inspired by works of Dr. Seuss. Free. Register online at www.ahml.info under "programs" or call (847) 392-0100.

Lego Club: 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday; Faith Lutheran Church, 431 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Adults and kids will work together to construct a Lego City. Free. (847) 259-4839.

Sunday

Family Days: Noon Sundays through Sept. 21 at Arlington Park, 2200 W. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. Special theme each week, as well as a petting zoo, face painting and pony rides. Junior Jockey Club for kids 12 and younger. Admission is free for children 17 and younger. arlingtonpark.com or (847) 385-7500.

May 13

Discipline Night: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 13, Enders-Salk Elementary School, 345 N. Salem Drive, Schaumburg. Learn strategies to help support your child's continued learning at home. Childcare provided. Rachel, (847) 357-6385 or Liz, (847) 357-6373.

1-2-3 Magic program: 6 to 8 p.m. May 13, Muir Literacy Academy, 1973 N. Kensington, Hoffman Estates. Dr. Thomas W. Phelan designed the 1-2-3- Magic program to bring practical discipline techniques and effective parenting solutions to families and educators. (847) 357-6444.

Homeschool open house: 1 to 3 p.m. May 13; Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton. Meet other homeschoolers in the area, see new books and Web sites. Treats and prizes. Free. Registration is not required. (847) 392-0100.

May 14

How to Write Comics: 7 to 8:30 p.m. May 14, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Russell Lissau, writer of "The Batman Strikes!" and "Hope: New Orleans" will lead a hands-on workshop about writing comic books. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

May 16

Eighth-grade dance: 7 to 9 p.m., Jane Addams Junior High School gym, 700 S. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. (847) 357-5900.

Preschool Fun Fair: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 16, Pat Shephard Center, 421 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. Games, pony rides, petting zoo, face painting and more at the Schaumburg Park District event. The cost is $7 per child in advance and $10 at the door. Picnic food will be sold. www.parkfun.com or (847) 490-7036.

May 17

District 54 annual Bilingual Family Gathering: 2 to 5 p.m. May 17, Muir Literacy Academy, 1973 Kensington, Hoffman Estates. For information, call event coordinator Yolanda at (847) 357-5072.

Fancy Nancy Party: 1 to 2 p.m. May 17 and 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. May 19 at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton. Craft and storytime based on the Fancy Nancy character created by author Jane O'Connor. Wear something special. Free. Open to ages 3 to 7. Register online at www.ahml.info under "programs" or call (847) 392-0100.

May 18

Fahrrad Tour Von Schaumburg Bike Ride and Picnic: Noon May 18, Blackwell Elementary School, 345 N. Walnut Lane, Schaumburg. Celebrate Schaumburg's German heritage with a one-hour, police-guided tour of the village's bikeways. Ride ends with a barbecue at the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center. www.parkfun.com or (847) 490-7020.