Enrichment
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Cooking demonstration: 7-8:30 p.m. Aug. 26, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Join Shannon Whitaker, chef at Buca Di Beppo, as she prepares two signature dishes: chicken with lemon and tiramisu. A tasting will follow the demonstration. Registration is required. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Poetic License: 7:30-9 p.m. Aug. 27, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Writer's group specifically for poets. Share creative ideas, learn about publishing markets, engage in writing exercises and read poems aloud. Registration is required. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Tech Night Fall 2008: Aug. 27, Harper Professional Center, 650 E. Higgins Road, Suite 9 South, Schaumburg. 6 p.m. Harper College CE Computer training information session; 7 p.m. technology seminars; 7:30 p.m. raffle. Learn about computer training option, certifications and continuing education certificate programs, employment opportunities, funding options and class schedules. Reservations required. (847) 925-6066 or tech@harpercollege.edu.
Weaving and Textiles: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 3, Spring Valley Nature Center, 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Schaumburg Park District host historian Sharon Krengel, an accomplished spinner and weaver, who will present, " The Fabric of Man." Krengel explores the uses of linen, wool and cotton in early America. Includes hands-on demonstration. Free, no registration required. (847) 985-2100.
Picnic, Plein Air and Pastimes: 1-4 p.m. Sept. 7; Arlington Heights Historical Museum, 110 W. Fremont St. Community-wide free event. Picnic on the museum grounds; old-time games and cupcake walk; live music, annual Plein Air event with local artists working throughout the grounds, Call (847) 255-1225 or visit www.ahmuseum.org.