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.
Sept. 21
Scout Leader Information Night: 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, Ela Area Public Library, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Scout leaders can learn how the library can help with badge work for all levels of scouting. To register, call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.
Sept. 22
Just Teddy and Me Storytime: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. For children in preschool through second grade. Children are invited to wear their pajamas and bring their favorite stuffed animal. To register, call (847) 526-6225, ext. 212.
Sept. 24
Girl Scouts information night: 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, Townline Elementary School, 810 N. Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills. The Girl Scouts of Hawthorn School District 73 are looking for girls ages 5 and up who are interested in joining Girl Scouts. Parents can learn about scouting while their daughters enjoy a "Spa Night." Call (847) 573-0500.
Sept. 25
Family Fall Fest: 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, Saint Mary of Vernon, 236 U.S. Highway 45, Indian Creek. Family activities including carnival games, a one-handed pizza contest and miniature golf. Admission is one dozen doughnuts or one gallon of apple cider per family. For information, call (847) 362-1005.
Little Limelight Cafe: Signup deadline Friday, Sept. 25, to perform in event from 7-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, Tripp School, 850 Highland Grove Drive, Buffalo Grove. A chance for performers in grades 2-8 to perform in front of an audience. Acts can be instrumental or vocal, dance, solos, duets or small groups. Auditions will be held by appointment from 6:30-8:30, Friday, Oct. 2. To sign up to audition, e-mail BGArts@vbg.org or call (847) 459-2518. Visit vbg.org.
Special Education screening: By appointment, Friday Sept. 25, Thompson School, 515 Thompson Lane, Lake Villa. Lake Villa School District 41 will hold special education preschool screenings. The district tries to schedule morning appointments only. To schedule a screening, call Sue Payne, at (847) 245-8004.
Stargazing: 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, Round Lake Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. Drop-in family event for all ages. See the moon, stars and planets through the powerful telescopes of the Lake County Astronomical Society. Weather permitting. Free. Call (847) 546-7060 or visit rlalibrary.org.
Duct Tape Craft: 3-4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Teens can make a duct tape wallet or school ID holder. Supplies provided. Registration required, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.
Video Game Open House: 4-5:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, 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 on big screens. Stop by for food and fun. No registration required. Call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.
Sept. 26
Game On!: 2-4.30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Super Smash Brothers Brawl tournament, with prizes and snacks. For teens. Free, registration required. Call (847) 526-6225, or visit wauclib.org.
Sept. 27
Juggling Show: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. The library will present Jason Kollum's Juggling Show. Registration required. Call (847) 526-6225, ext. 212.
Sept. 28
Pocket Circus: 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Gabriela Chichizola and Juan Friguglietti combine acrobatics, juggling, humor, magic, music, and dance in a bilingual program billed as "The Smallest Circus in the World." To register, visit fremontlibrary.org or call (847) 918-3218.
Special Needs Support Network: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Special education teacher Susan Moyer will present "Tools for Reading Success." The meeting is open to all area residents who are interested in learning how to best support their child in learning to read. For information, e-mail snsn@comcast.net
Oct. 1
Budgeting Simulation for Teens: 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. High schoolers are invited to visit "Mad City" and take on the role of an adult with a job, income, family and debt. Space is limited; registration required. Pizza will be serve. Call Sue Malo, at (847) 578-8869 or e-mail susanm@glcu.org.
Oct. 9
Anime Club: 4-5:45 p.m. Fridays, Oct. 9, Nov. 13 and Dec. 12, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Grades 6 and up can watch anime on the big screen Snacks and refreshments will be served. No registration is required. Call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.
Oct. 16
Little Limelight Cafe: 7-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, Tripp School, 850 Highland Grove Drive, Buffalo Grove. Students in grades 2-8 will perform. Acts can be instrumental or vocal, dance, solos, duets or small groups. Visit vbg.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.