Lake Co. enrichment calendar
To have an event listed in this calendar, e-mail the details at least two weeks in advance of the event or registration deadline to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com. Please put "Enrichment" in the subject line.
Command Spanish: 9 to 11 a.m., College of Lake County Southlake Campus, 1120 Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills. Courses help students quickly learn the essential Spanish commands, questions and key phrases used in daily interaction in a workplace setting. The cost for each course is $225 and includes course materials.
• Command Spanish for Laboratory Professionals: Tuesdays, Sept. 9 to Oct. 28.
• Command Spanish for Dental Professionals: Thursdays, Sept. 11 to Oct. 30.
Prague - The Crossroads of Europe: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday Sept. 10, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Learn about one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit www.lvdl.org.
Internet for Beginners: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave. Instructive lesson on basic Internet searching. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit www.lvdl.org.
Slashing Those Cliches: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Suspense author Jennie Spallone will lead a writers' workshop about banishing boring words and phrases. To register, call (847) 459-4100.
Living the Green Life: 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Tips for living green in all aspects of life. Discover how little changes can make a big difference. This program is free, but registration is required. To sign up, call the Library at (847) 438-3433, visit www.eapl.org or e-mail infodesk@eapl.org.
Digital TV - Are you ready?: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. In February of 2009, federal law requires TV stations to broadcast in digital format only. John Kuzma from the FCC will discuss the transition and answer questions. Registration required. For information, call (847) 244-5150. Register at www.wnpl.info.
12 Ways to Use the Internet: 6:45-8:45 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 11, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Learn to use the Internet to simplify and improve daily life. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit www.vapld.info.
Anderson Japanese Garden tour: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, leaving from and returning to the Wheeling Park District Community Recreation Center, 333 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling. See the Anderson Japanese Gardens in Rockford. Following the tour, lunch at JMK Japanese Restaurant. Fee: $65. For more information, call (847) 465-3333.
Hispanic Heritage Celebration: 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, Round Lake Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. For information, call (847) 546-7060, or visit www.rlalibrary.org.
Bearing Witness - Rwanda: 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Deacon Gary Long visited Rwanda last year and will relate his personal account of the atrocities which took place there. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Makeup tips: 6-8 p.m., Monday, Sept. 15, Vitality Spa, Buffalo Grove Fitness Center, 601 W. Deerfield Parkway, Buffalo Grove. Makeup artist Lori Meltzer will provide instruction on color choice, application and other makeup tips. Registration is free; to register, call (847) 353-7590.