Books and enrichment
Events related to books and events that enrich your mind, such as book signings, book club events, book sales, writers' group events, lectures, speakers, classes, forums and discussions. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.
February Computer Programs: Online registration for the Mount Prospect Public Library's January computer programs is currently being held. February's slate of computer programs will help patrons learn the basics of using a computer, sharpen Internet skills, become familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel, and, for the more advanced user, how to use Mail Merge to create personalized form letters, envelopes, and labels. Space is limited for each program. Visit mppl.org/events or call (847) 253-5675.
Reading Road Trip: Adult/high school winter reading program runs through Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 North Elm St. Join the program and earn chances to win weekly prizes with each book you read. Read three books of your choice and one from our displays to be eligible for our Grand Prize drawing on March 1. Sign up in person at the Information Desk.
Jan. 27
Divorce and Finance: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, Harper College, 1200 Algonquin Road, Palatine. Presented by Adra Campbell, past president, Northwest Suburban Bar Association. Free, registration required. (847) 925-6558.
Business Survival seminar: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, Makray Memorial Golf Club, Barrington. The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce hosts John Delany, founder and president of Giraffe, LLC, presenting,"Embracing 2009: Seven Fundamentals to Help You Get to 2010." $125 per person or $600 for a corporate table of five. To register, (847) 381-2525 or barringtonchamber.com.
Irving Berlin series: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Multimedia presentations explore the 101-year life of Irving Berlin. The series concludes with "The writing of 'Annie Get Your Gun' and the birth of a recluse." Registration is required. For details, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Laughter is the Best Medicine: Noon, Tuesday, Jan. 27, Buffalo Grove Fitness Center, 601 W. Deerfield Pkwy, Buffalo Grove. Presented by Caryl Derenfeld. Free. For reservations, call (847) 353-7510.
Jan. 28
Lyric Opera of Chicago Education Corps lecture: 3:30 p.m. Jan. 28, Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. Barrington Chapter of Lyric Opera of Chicago's Outreach Community Education program presents "Tristan Und Isolde" with lecturer John Piepgras. Free, open to the public. New and seasoned opera lovers welcome. To reserve a seat call Jill, (847) 756-3200. lyricopera.org.
Planning for Uncertainty - Power-of-Attorney for Health Care: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St. Susan Dolan, nurse, attorney and hospice director, will explain advance directives, including living wills and power-of-attorney. Discussion includes reasons and topics for preparing for the dying process. Register at (847) 376-2787 or dppl.org.
From Discovery to Recovery: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan 28, Alexian Center for Mental Health, 3350 Salt Creek Lane, Suite 114, Arlington Heights. National Alliance on Mental Illness annual meeting, presented by Dr. Max Chasanov, NAMI IL Psychiatrist of the Year. No registration necessary. For information, call (847) 899-0195 or e-mail naminwsub@aol.com.
Jan. 29
Finding Your Financial Footing in 2009: 11:30 a.m. registration Thursday, Jan. 29, Cafe La Cave, 2777 Mannheim Road, Des Plaines. Jack A. Ablin, Harris Private Bank executive vice president and chief investment officer speaks. $60 per person or $600 for a table of 12. For reservations, call Christie, (773) 594-9292, ext. 232.
Cooking Moroccan: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Chef David Esau will cook up a Moroccan meal. Recipes and tasting are included. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Jan. 30
Mother/daughter book club: 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, Enders-Salk Library media center, 345 Salem Drive, Schaumburg. (847) 357-6400.
Jan. 31
Arlington Heights Fire and Police Departments, A Century of Service: 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, Historical Museum, 110 W. Fremont St. Program tracks the evolution of the fire and police service in Arlington Heights from 1894 to the present. Refreshments will be served. All ages welcome. For information or to register, visit ahpd.org or call (847) 577-3000.
Feb. 1
Lyric Opera lecture: 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave., Featuring "Cavalleria Rusticana & Pagliacci," presented by Marian Goldberg of the Lyric Opera Volunteer Corps.
Board of Jewish Education program: 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, 3320 Dundee Road, Northbrook. "The Child Who is at Risk-Signs of Learning Disabilities, ADHD, Identification and Interventions." Register at (847) 291-7788, Ext. 1301.
Feb. 3
Retirement Reality Check: 7-8:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Feb. 3 and 10; Cumberland Terrace, 448 S. Warrington Road, Des Plaines. Investment Series class on long term budgeting, paying for health care and living without a regular paycheck. Residents, $15/nonresidents $19. Call (847) 391-5700 or visit desplainesparks.org
Author visit: 7-8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 3, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Robert Renteria, author of "From the Barrio to the Boardroom," will share secrets to success, his own personal struggles growing up and his commitment to inspire youth to avoid the pitfalls and make better choices to lead a productive life. For details, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Feb. 4
eBay Basics: 6:45-8:45 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. eBay University Instructor Jack Waddick will discuss the keys to successful eBay selling. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Feb. 6
Lyric Opera of Chicago Education Corps lecture: 1 p.m. Feb. 6, Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. Barrington Chapter of Lyric Opera of Chicago's Outreach Community Education program presents "Cavalleria Rusticana & Pagliacci" with lecturer Denny Hayes. Free and open to the public. New and seasoned opera lovers are welcome. To reserve a seat call Jill, (847) 756-3200. lyricopera.org.
Love is Murder conference: Noon, Friday, Feb. 6 to noon Sunday, Feb. 8, Westin Chicago North Shore, 601 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling. Conference for lovers of mystery, romance, thrillers and suspense books.
Visit, loveismurder.net.
Life Coaching Group for mothers: 7-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 930 W. Higgins Road, Schaumburg. Ammemarie Husser will facilitate the group which is based on the book, "The Mother's Guide to Self-Renewal" by Renee Trudeau. Lean how to rejuvenate and re-balance your life. Fee required. Annemarie, (708) 287-9393 or e-mail annemariehusser@yahoo.com.
Feb. 7
Poetry Writing Group: Meets 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave. Writing group for ages 18 and up. Register at (847) 392-0100 or ahml.info
Used book sale: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7 and noon-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights. Discounts on used books, magazines, games, more. There will also be a silent auction of autographed and collectible items on Feb. 7. (847) 392-0100.
Book Group: "The Shack" by William P. Young will be the subject of discussion of the book group "Reading is Believing" at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at North Northfield United Methodist Church, at Sanders and Dundee in Northbrook. (847) 272-2250 or www.northnorthfield.org.
Board of Jewish Education program: 4-5:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, 3320 Dundee Road, Northbrook. "The Journey to Self Acceptance-Growing Up with A Learning Disability." Register at (847) 291-7788, Ext. 1301.
Feb. 9
Buffalo Grove Parent Association presentation: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, Buffalo Grove High School, 1101 W. Dundee Road. Laurie Josephson, licensed Clinical Social Worker, presents, "Growing Out of Adolescence: Successfully Launching Your Teen." Free. For information, e-mail the Buffalo Grove Parent Association parent education coordinator at lyfe-wyr@comcast.ne.t
Feb. 11
Writer's Support Group: 6:30-8:45 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. An opportunity for writers - published or not - to critique each other's work and share ideas and techniques. Registration is not required. For information, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Feb. 12
Afternoon Tea with Mrs. Lincoln: 2-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave. Author and storyteller Lynn Rymarz portrays "An Afternoon Tea with Mrs. Abraham Lincoln." Hear the joys and trials experienced by this first lady and have a taste of her favorite cake recipe. register at ahml.info or call (847) 392-0100.
Protect your children symposium: 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, Prairie Lake Theater, 515 E. Thacker, Des Plaines. Robert Hugh Farley, a consultant on child sexual exploitation, will speak at this symposium for parents, educators and child care professionals which will address the issues of protecting children from predators who use the Internet and other electronic mean to prey on children. Co-sponsored by Maryville Academy and the Des Plaines Park District. Free, register at (847) 391-5711. Children under 18 will not be admitted.
Feb. 15
Board of Jewish Education program: 3-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, 3320 Dundee Road, Northbrook. "Everyone Belongs, The House of Worship." Register at (847) 291-7788, Ext. 1301.
Feb. 17
Writers Group: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect. Author Lisa Rosenthal leads the library's Writers Group, where writers of all genres are welcome to discuss their works and other creative minds. Call (847) 253-5675 or mppl.org.
Feb. 18
Young Rembrandts drawing classes: Feb. 18 through March 11. Preschool drawing for ages 3-5 from 2:45-3:30 p.m., Ahlstrand Field House, 6900 Catalpa, Hanover Park; elementary drawing for ages 6-12 from 4-4:45 p.m. and cartooning for ages 6-13 from 5-5:45 p.m., at the Community Center Art Studio, 1919 Walnut Ave., Hanover Park. $36. Call Susan, (630) 837-2468.
Des Plaines Art Guild figure drawing class: 7-10 p.m. Wednesdays, beginning Feb. 18, Fischer Wright Art Center, 815 Center St., Des Plaines. Figure drawing class featuring live professional models. $10-$156. Call Beverly, (847) 635-0306.
Feb. 22
Board of Jewish Education program: 10-11:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, 3320 Dundee Road, Northbrook. "Effective Teaching Strategies for Students in the Autism Spectrum" Film screening "Including Samuel" at 2 p.m., followed by a discussion. $10. Register at (847) 291-7788, Ext. 1301.
Feb. 28
Free Yoga for Fertility workshop: 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, Pulling Down the Moon & Fertility Center of Illinois, 2010 S. Arlington Heights Road, suite 300 B, Arlington Heights. To register, call (312) 32109994 or fcionline.com
March 7
Poetry Writing Group: Meets 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, March, 7, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave. New writing group for ages 18 and up. Register at (847) 392-0100 or online at ahml.info
Bridge of Hope for Russian Children program: Noon-3 p.m. Saturday, March 7, St. Simon's Church Parish Hall, 717 W. Kirchoff Road, Arlington Heights. Information meeting for the 2009 program, which provides an opportunity for Russian orphans ages 7-12 to experience a summer in the United States. Call (888) St-Marys to register or e-mail msloan@stmaryservices.com.
March 11
Lyric Opera of Chicago Education Corps lecture: 3:30 p.m. March 11, Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. Barrington Chapter of Lyric Opera of Chicago's Outreach Community Education program presents "Abduction From the Seraglio" with lecturer Gary Pett. Free and open to the public. New and seasoned opera lovers are welcome. To reserve a seat call Jill, (847) 756-3200. lyricopera.org.
March 17
Writers Group: 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect. Author Lisa Rosenthal leads the library's Writers Group, where writers of all genres are welcome to discuss their works and other creative minds. Call (847) 253-5675 or mppl.org.
April 4
Poetry Writing Group: Meets 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, April, 4, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave. Writing group for ages 18 and up. Register at (847) 392-0100 or online at ahml.info
May 2
Poetry Writing Group: Meets 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, May, 2, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave. Writing group for ages 18 and up. Register at (847) 392-0100 or online at ahml.info
Long Grove Art School: Spoerlein Commons S.C. Suite 209, Arlington Heights and McHenry roads, Buffalo Grove. Class instructions are in oil paint, acrylics, watercolor, and drawing one 2-hour workshop/class for adults in oil on Sundays from 2 to 4 p.m. Four weekly classes are forming with a maximum of six students. Private instruction and open studio time. Four week classes for kids ages 7-12. (847) 634-2920 longgroveartschool.com.