NW suburban family calendar
Events specifically for children or teens as well as those for, 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.
Salt Creek Park District preschool: The Salt Creek Park District offers preschool for children, who turned 3 after Sept. 1. If you child is potty-trained three and four day programs are available. Call (847) 259-6890 for information.
Schaumburg High preschool openings: Schaumburg High School has several openings available during the 12:15-1:45 p.m. session of preschool. The preschool meets Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from early February until late May. Children must te 31/2-5 years old, toilet-trained and current immunization records must be provided. $100, plus a $25 registration fee. Call Emily Wydra at (847) 755-4736.
Teen Center Des Plaines: The Des Plaines Teen Center and Game Room are open 2-7 p.m. Monday-Friday; and 1-5 p.m. Saturdays. For a schedule of special events or information, call (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.
Oct. 5
Anime Club: 4-5:45 p.m. Mondays, Oct. 5 and 19, 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.
Nursing information session: 6-7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Drive. ECC representatives share information about the Nursing program's educational options, entrance requirements and admission processes. To register, (847) 214-7385 or elgin.edu/schedulevisit.
Parent Communication Council: 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, 777 E. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines. District 62 Parent Communication Council meets. (847) 824-8070.
Oct. 6
College Night: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, Visual and Performing Arts Center and the Spartan Events Center at ECC, 1700 Spartan Drive. Representatives from more than 140 colleges and universities join ECC in this annual event for prospective students, their parents and adult learners. (847) 214-7385.
Study Buddy Homework Center: 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 6, 13, 20 and 27, Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm St. Friendly high school students help grades one-eight with homework. (847) 259-3500.
Read to Rover: 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 13, 20 and 27, Palatine Public Library District, 700 N. North Court. Children in grades two-five can experience reading to special therapy dogs. To reserve a 15-minute reading slot, register in person at the Reader Assistance Desk with a valid district card. (847) 358-5881 or platinelibrary.org.
Oct. 7
Parenting a Child with Special Needs: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, JCFS, 1156 W. Shure Drive, Arlington Heights. Parents support one another as they discuss the stresses and challenges involved in parenting children with special needs. Ongoing weekly group. $15 per session. For information, call Pamela, (224) 625-2804.
Career Discovery: 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7; 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, ECC, 1700 Spartan Drive. Two-hour workshop for individuals seeking assistance with career planning. $5. (847) 214-7399.
Oct. 8
Parenting workshops: 7-9 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 8, 15, 22 and 29 and Nov. 5 and 12, Maine West Little Theater, 1755 Wolf Road, Des Plaines. Learn how to enhance parenting skills, build stronger connection to your children and communicate with mutual respect. Participants are required to attend all sessions. $15. For information, e-mail Patti Waldo, pwaldo@maine207.org.
Teen Transforming Tees: 4-5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Teens can learn techniques for making old shirts new again. Bring an old shirt or two. All supplies will be provided. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Read to Rover: 6:15-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Grades 1-5 can read to certified therapy dogs. No parents or siblings allowed in the room during the session. Registration required; sign up in person at the Ask Here desk. For details, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Stuff Your Own Animal workshop: 1-2:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, South Barrington Community Center, 3 Tennis Club Lane. Fill your own animal with fluff, make a Halloween costume with accessories for your new friend and enjoy treats and games. $12-$15. for Ages 4-6. Register at (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.
Babysitter's Training course: 7-9 p.m. Thursdays Oct. 8, Oct. 22, Nov. 5 and Nov. 19, South Barrington board room, 3 Tennis Club Lane. Hands-on activities, video, role-playsand discussions will teach you to be the best babbysitter. Receive Babysitter's Training certificate from the American Red Cross upon completion. For ages 11-15. $65-$75. Register at (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.
Oct. 9
Teen Gaming: 3-4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Grades 6-12 can play video, board, and card games. No registration required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Imaginasium Painting: 4-5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm St. Drop watercolors on wet paper and see what images emerge, then using ink pens strengthen the scene. For grades three-eight. Register at (847) 259-3500, ext. 35, or phpl.info.
Whimpy Kid Party: 11 a.m.-noon Friday, Oct. 9, Palatine Public Library District, 700 N. North Court. Celebrate the release of the fourth book in the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series by Jeff Kinney. Games, trivia, prizes. Register at (847) 358-5881 or palatinelibrary.org.
Australian Aboriginal Art: 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave., Artists ages 8-14 explore the background of Australian Aboriginal dot art and create their own art. Free. Register at (847) 392-0100 or ahml.info.
Father/Son Friday Nite-O-Fun: 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, Hat Trick Hockey, 647 Consumers Ave., Palatine. $20 per couple; $8 each additional person. Register at (847) 259-680- or saltcreekpd.com.
Create a Craft: Drop-in from 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Sample some crafts inspired by the many different Native American tribes in honor of MPPL's annual Cultural Series. No registration necessary. (847) 253-5675.
Oct. 10
Oktoberfest: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Music, food, and activities throughout the library. A magician balloonist will perform from 1-2 p.m.; Die Lustigen Musikanten Band from 2-3 p.m.; face painting from 2-4 p.m.; along with drop-in theme crafts and food. Register for each program individually; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Oct. 11
India Diwali Festival: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Enjoy a presentation of a dance of lights and other dances, mehandi, and a tasting of traditional Indian food. Free fun for the entire family. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
American Legion pancake breakfast: 9 a.m.-noon, Sunday, Oct. 11 at the Arlington Heights American Legion Post 208, 121 N. Douglas. $6 per person; $2 for children up to age 10. WWII veterans eat for free. Proceeds benefit veterans programs. (847) 253-6632.
Oct. 12
Dental Assisting information session: 6-7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Drive. ECC representatives share information about the Dental Assisting program's educational options, entrance requirements and admission processes. To register, (847) 214-7385 or elgin.edu/schedulevisit.
Bowling Party-Days off Club: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, Ahlstrand Fieldhouse, 6900 Catalpa Road, Hanover Park. Kids K-sixth grade take a field trip to go bowling. Fames, activities Wii, pizza lunch and more. $30-$45. (630) 837-2468.
Ventriloquist Check Field: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 12, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave. Register at (847) 391-0100 or ahml.info.
Chew and Chew: 1-2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Children in fourth-sixth grade are invited to chew on some good food while chatting about "Night of the Howling Dogs," by Graham Salisbury. Register at (847) 253-5675 or mppl.org/events.
Oct. 13
Radiography information session: 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Drive. ECC representatives share information about the Radiography program's educational options, entrance requirements and admission processes. To register, (847) 214-7385 or elgin.edu/schedulevisit.
Oct. 14
Career Night: 6:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, Rolling Meadows High School. Careers in arts and communication/human services will be highlighted. For information, call Krista Paul, (847) 718-7947.
Oct. 15
Guitar Hero tournament: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, South Barrington Community Center. South Barrington Park District Guitar Hero Tournament for kids in middle and high school. Prizes, refreshments. $5 per person. Register before Thursday, Oct. 15 at (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.
Oct. 16
QUEST Days Off School Program: Meet 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11, South Barrington Community Center, for a trip to Navy Pier which includes a scenic boat cruise. For grades six-eight. $40-$45. Bring money for lunch. To register, (847) 381-7515.
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.
Where the Wild Things Are: 4-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave. Ages 508 celebrate this famous picture book with a scavenger hunt and craft. To register, (847) 392-0100 or ahml.info.
Oct. 17
Toddler Art: 1-1:45 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave. Art program for ages 2-3 explores the ways young children use their hands as creative tools. Register at (847) 392-0100 or ahml.info. Dress to get messy.
Oct. 19
Anime Club: 4-5:45 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, 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.
Oct. 21
Preschoolers sing with Mickey Mouse: 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 21, Woodfield Mall's Comcast Connections Court. Kids sing, karaoke-style, to one of their favorite Disney standards. Selected children will sing as a group on the Rosemont Theatre stage before the 6:30 p.m. opening of the Road Show Oct. 23; all auditioners will get one free ticket. (773) 250-7677 or shopwoodfield.com.
Beautiful Bats: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm St. Lean about the world of bats from the Flying Fox Conservation Team. For children through grade eight. Register at (847) 259-3500, ext. 35, or phpl.info.
Oct. 22
QUEST Days Off School Program: Meet 9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, South Barrington Community Center, for a mystery trip. For grades six-eight. $40-$45. Lunch included. To register, (847) 381-7515.
Oct. 23
QUEST Days Off School Program: Meet 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23, South Barrington Community Center, for a trip to ESPN Zone. For grades six-eight. $40-$45. Lunch and game card included. To register, (847) 381-7515.
Fall Carnival: 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, South Barrington Community Center. Family Halloween event for all ages includes carnival type games of skill, movie, popcorn, lemonade. $3 per person includes 10 game tickets. Additional game tickets five for $1. Registration required before Friday Oct 16 to (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.
Halloween Sppktaculr: 6:30-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, St. Anne School cafeteria, 1 Bridlewood Trail, South Barrington. Pumpkin and cookie decorating, carnival games, costume contest at 7:15 p.m., no masks or weapons allowed. Free, open to St. Anne School families. (847) 304-8651.
Oct. 24
Model Search and Baby contest: 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, Golf Mill Shopping Center. Miss Sunburst Model Search and Baby Contest. Baby pageant for boys and girls through age 3; model search for girls ages 4-27. For information, pageantinfo.com.
Oct. 25
Family concert: Dan Nichols, one of the most popular and influential Jewish musicians in North America, presents a family concert at 3 p.m., Sun., Oct. 25, at Temple Jeremiah, 937 Happ Road, Northfield. This concert is open to the community at no charge.
Oct. 27
Halloween Happenings: 11 a.m.-noon Tuesday, Oct. 27, Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm St. The Puppet Place presents "Hansel and Gretel." for children through eighth grade. Dress in Halloween costume for a parade through the library. Register at (847) 259-3500, ext. 35, or phpl.info.
Oct. 29
Career Night: 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, Prospect High School. Careers in health and natural resources will be highlighted. For information, call Krista Paul, (847) 718-7947.
Parenting Teenagers: 7-9 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 29-Dec. 10, Spectrum Youth and Family Services, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Guided discussion and support for parents who reside in Schaumburg Township and have children ages 10-18. $25 per parent or couple. Register at (847) 884-6212.
Oct. 31
Halloween Party: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oct. 31, Community Center, 250 E. Wood St. Palatine. Palatine Park District host Halloween party for ages 1-10. Games, goodies, crafts, puppet show, Jim Nesci and his cold blooded creatures. $5-$7. Register at (847) 991-0333 or platineparks.org.
Scary Silly Stories: 11-11:45 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave. Chris Fascione acts out fun and family-friendly Halloween stories for all ages. To register, (847) 392-0100 or ahml.info.
Trick or Treat at Victory Centre: 3-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 1101 W. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. Bring your children to trick or treat at Bartlett Victory Centre. (630) 213-0100.
Nov. 6
QUEST Days Off School Program: Meet 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6, South Barrington Community Center, for a trip to Navy Pier which includes a scenic boat cruise. For grades six-eight. $40-$45. Bring money for lunch. To register, (847) 381-7515.
Career Night: 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, Rolling Meadows High School. Careers engineering/industrial technology/business and computers will be highlighted. For information, call Krista Paul, (847) 718-7947.
Nov. 13
QUEST Days Off School Program: Meet 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13, South Barrington Community Center, for a scavenger hunt and movie. For grades six-eight. $40-$45. Lunch included. To register, (847) 381-7515.
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Education registration: Congregation Kneseth Israel is now taking registration for the new school year. Torah school for pre-K-high school, adult education classes and an award-winning youth program 6-12 are offered. The synagogue is at 330 Division St., Elgin. For information, contact the synagogue office, (847) 741-5656 or visit the Web site, www.ckielgin.org.
Help for preschool: A free or reduced tuition program for families with unemployed parents is being offered by Christ the King Lutheran Preschool, 100 W, Michigan Ave. in Palatine. A family with one unemployed parent will be offered half price tuition; if both parents are unemployed, the child will receive free tuition. This will remain in effect for as long as is necessary. This will allow the child a chance for fun and to be in a nurturing environment. It will allow the parents a chance to go on interviews, actively job search and some time to relax. Unemployment brings an extremely stressful environment for families, this will allow for break. The tuition relief is available for all preschool programs, including the afternoon KinderClub. In addition, free or reduced tuition is available to military families. Those deployed in the states will be offered half tuition rates; those deployed overseas, free. For more information, contact Valerie Schultz, director, at (847) 358-0230 or visit www.ByFaithAlone.org.
Tutor. com: Youth Services Department at the Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm Street, Prospect Heights will have a new online service. Tutor.com connects to a real-time live tutor in an online classroom to work one-on-one on homework, studying, test prep, etc. Available daily from 2- 9 p. m. via the library's Web site phpl.info
Before and After School Care program: Weekdays, 6-8:30 a.m. and 3:30-6 p.m.; nonschool days (except major holidays), 6 a.m.-6 p.m.; Lutheran Church of the Cross, 2025 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. Open to children ages 5 through 12. For details, call (847) 437-5176.
Preschool registration: Noah's Ark Christian Preschool and Kindergarten, 98 Algonquin Road, Barrington, is currently registering new students for the 2009-2010 school year. Classes are available for children ages 2-6. Noah's Ark is a ministry of Barrington United Methodist Church. Call (847) 844-3738 for more information.
Jewish youth programs: Beth Judea offers programs for third-graders through high school students, regardless of their Jewish affiliation. Kadinkers is the youngest youth group and is for students in third - fifth grades. It meets once a month on a Sunday after Sunday school. Yearly dues are $18. Kadima is the youth group for students in sixth - eighth grades. Kadima meets once or twice a month. Yearly dues are $35. United Synagogue Youth is the youth group for all high school students. This teen group meets on a weekly basis for an assortment of activities. Yearly dues are $40. For more details on these groups, contact Aaron at (847) 634-0777, ext. 114. Beth Judea is located on Route 83 and Hilltop Road, Long Grove.
Creative Corners Preschool registration: Registration is in progress for the Des Plaines Park District Creative Corners Preschool 3-year and 4-5-year classes at the Administrative and Leisure Center, 2222 Birch Street. Call (847) 391-5700 or visit desplaineparks.org.
Preschool fall openings: The Elk Grove Park District has openings in its 2 1/2 and 3-year-old fall classes, 225 W. Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove Village. For registration or information, (847) 364-7224 or elkgroveparks.org.
Queen of the Rosary preschool: Queen of the Rosary School, Elk Grove Village, is currently accepting registration for its 3- and 4-year-old preschool program. For information, to schedule a visit, or to register, call Claudia, (847) 437-3322.