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.

Aug. 10

Kids movie matinee: 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Parents, caregivers and kids are invited to a free showing of the film "Open Season." No registration is needed. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Animal crackers will be served. The film is rated "G." For information, call (847) 244-5150 or visit wnpl.info.

Lapsit Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 10, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Babies, birth to 18 months, with their caregivers, can build language skills through songs, finger plays, rhymes and stories. Registration is required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Preschool Drop-In Storytime: 11-11:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 10 and Tuesday, Aug 11, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Ages 3-5 can enjoy a short film and some stories. Parents and siblings are not allowed in story room. For information call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Summer Horse Camp: 9 a.m. to noon Monday to Friday, Aug. 10-21, Pferde Farm, 41770 Hunt Club Road, Wadsworth. Ages 4-12 can learn an appreciation of horses while learning stable management. Long pants and hard soled shoes are required. Safety helmets will be provided. The cost is $375 per child per 2-week session. To register, call the Lindenhurst Park District, at (847) 356-6011.

Freshman Orientation: 7:45 a.m. to 1:20 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, Grayslake North High School, 1925 N. Route 83, Grayslake. Incoming freshman and new students can learn the school, faculty, and administration and put their handprints on ceiling tiles. For information, contact Chris Kubic at ckubic@d127.org or (847) 986-3100, ext. 5602.

Post Break Camp: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday, Aug. 10-14 or Aug. 17-21, Lindenhurst Park District, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst. Open to kindergartners through sixth-graders who are out of summer camp and are waiting for school to start. Kids will participate in a variety of indoor and outdoor activities. Children should bring lunch and a morning and afternoon snack. You can sign up for one day or all five; $35 per day. To register, call (847) 356-6011.

Undefeated Mega Sports Camp: 8:30 a.m. to noon, Monday to Friday, Aug. 10-14, Living Waters Church, 525 N. Atkinson Road, Grayslake. Free sports camp for grades 1-5. Participants can pick between sports tracks including basketball, baseball, softball, soccer and cheerleading. For information, contact Kristen Baiocchi, at (847) 529-3427 or KristenBaicocchi@aol.com

Aug. 11

Wicked Reads For Teens: 4-5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Teens in grades in 9-12 can pick a selection of books then join a discussion. To register, call (847) 438-3433 or visit eapl.org.

Aug. 12

Book Discussion: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, St. Josephs Formation Center, 112 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Discuss "White Tiger" by Aravid Adiga. For information, call the Cook Memorial Public Library District, at (847) 362-2330 or visit webres.cooklib.org.

Aug. 13

Miss Irene and her furry friends: 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, Central Park Performance Pavilion on Lake Street, Grayslake. Join Miss Irene and her furry friends (Elmo, Big Bird, and Clifford) during a fun hour of stories, singing and dancing. Free admission. If entertainment is canceled due to inclement weather, they will not be rescheduled. For more information call (847) 223-7246.

Shiver Me Timbers: 1-1:45 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Activities and stories about pirates. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100, or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Preschool Craft: 10-10:45 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. For children 3-5 and their guardian. Fun and easy crafts will be available to make. To register, call (847) 459-4100, or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Aug. 14

Anime Club: 4-5:45 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Enjoy snacks and refreshments while watching anime on the big screen. For grades 6-12. No registration required. Call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.

Teen Gaming: 10-10:45 a.m. Friday, Aug 14, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Grades 6-12 can play video, board, and card games. To register, call (847) 459-4100, or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Mooonlight Mooovies: Movies at dusk, activities begin earlier, Friday nights in August, Lambs Farm, 14245 W. Rockland Road, Libertyville. The entrance fee of $4 per person includes activities related to the evening's theme, popcorn and soda, with additional food available for purchase. The Aug. 14 movie will be "Hotel for Dogs." Special guest author Meggan Hill will read and sign copies of her book "Nico and Lola." Bring the family dog and enjoy activities including a pet trick contest. The Aug. 21 movie will be "Miracle"; the Aug. 28 movie will be "Grease." For information, contact Claudia Stevens, at (847) 990-3750 or crs@lambsfarm.org.

Open Games: 3-5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14 Teen Center, Bolander Building, 625 W. Winchester Ave., Libertyville. The Cook Memorial Public Library District will provide grades 7-12 with board games, video games, snacks and drinks. For information call (847) 362-2330.

Aug. 15

The Write stuff: 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, Sept. 19 and Oct. 17, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Grades 3-6 can work on different kinds of writing. At the end of all sessions a literary magazine will be made. The Aug. 15 session will be "Write the Story of Your Life." Participants will learn about journaling. To register, call (847) 365-7711, or visit lvdl.org.

Aug. 17

Fossils in our Backyard: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn to read stories told by fossils. Participants will have the opportunity to break open concretions and find their own fossils. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Post Break Camp: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday, Aug. 17-21, Lindenhurst Park District, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst. Open to kindergartners through sixth-graders who are out of summer camp and are waiting for school to start. Kids will participate in a variety of indoor and outdoor activities. Children should bring lunch and a morning and afternoon snack. You can sign up for one day or all five; $35 per day. To register, call (847) 356-6011.

Aug. 21

Mooonlight Mooovies: Movies at dusk, activities begin earlier, Friday nights in August, Lambs Farm, 14245 W. Rockland Road, Libertyville. The entrance fee of $4 per person includes activities related to the evening's theme, popcorn and soda, with additional food available for purchase. The Aug. 21 movie will be "Miracle." Special Guest Tommy Hawk, the Chicago Blackhawks' mascot, will be on hand to take pictures and sign autographs. A raffle will include four 100-level preseason tickets and autographed pucks. The Aug. 28 movie will be "Grease." For information, contact Claudia Stevens, at (847) 990-3750 or crs@lambsfarm.org.

Aug. 23

High School Musical 2: Winnie the Pooh's Birthday: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 23, C005 Auditorium, College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Tickets are $5 and are available at the door 15 minutes before the show or online at www.clcillinois.edu/tickets. Tickets are also available by calling the Box Office at (847) 543-2300.

Aug. 24

Teen Science Cafes: 6-8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Teens in grades 6 to 12 can learn about science and technology. June's session will examine the good and bad of bacteria. Registration is not required for this free program. Call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.

Aug. 28

Mooonlight Mooovies: Movies at dusk, activities begin earlier, Friday nights in August, Lambs Farm, 14245 W. Rockland Road, Libertyville. The entrance fee of $4 per person includes activities related to the evening's theme, popcorn and soda, with additional food available for purchase. The Aug. 28 movie will be "Grease." Come out in poodle skirts and leather jackets and sing along. For information, contact Claudia Stevens, at (847) 990-3750 or crs@lambsfarm.org.

Picnic in the Park: 11 a.m. to noon Friday, Aug. 28, Engle Memorial Park, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst. Children can enjoy outdoor play with friends each week. Parents should pack a lunch. In case of inclement weather, classes will be made up at the end of the sessions. $15 for Lindenhurst residents, $19 for nonresidents. To register, call (847) 356-6011.

Sept. 19

The Write stuff: 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 and Oct. 17, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Grades 3-6 can work on different kinds of writing. At the end of all sessions a literary magazine will be made. The Sept. 19 session will be "A Poetry Playshop" with visiting poet Bill Buczinsky. To register, call (847) 365-7711, or visit lvdl.org.

Oct. 17

The Write stuff: 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Grades 3-6 can work on different kinds of writing. The topic will be "Scare up a Spooky Tale." Participants will write scary stories. At the end of all sessions a literary magazine will be made. To register, call (847) 365-7711, or visit lvdl.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 homeschooling 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.