Learn about gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like integrating natives into traditional gardens, tulip history, and more. Also, listing of spring wildflower walks and plant sales.

The extensive renovation of West Park in Northbrook is scheduled to begin in mid to late May with completion in fall.

Make plans to see Jon Lovitz and Andrew Dice Clay performing a double-bill stand-up comedy show at the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan, Expo Chicago at Navy Pier, BoDeans at the Paramount Theatre, the Great Midwest Train Show in Wheaton, Tommy Davidson at the Chicago Improv in Schaumburg and more.

For a high-energy show packed with friendship, big personalities and a little bit of summer chaos, see “High School Musical 2 JR.” at the Northbrook Park District.

Samuel R. Harris of Kildeer, founder of the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center in Skokie, died Wednesday at the age of 90.

Easter is Sunday, but there’s still time to find reservations for brunch or dinner. Also, STK and Kona Grill have new spring specials, Burl in Evanston is hosting a dinner focused on sustainability, and there are a couple of new eateries in the north suburbs.

The Northbrook Park District recognizes extraordinary local athletes and volunteers through its Hall of Fame, and encourages community members to submit their nominations for the next class of inductees by April 30.

Make plans for Easter events throughout the suburbs, Shane Gillis at the United Center, Howie Mandel at the Genesee Theatre and more.

Whether it was intentional or coincidental, April features two “awareness” months that complement each other: Counseling Awareness Month and Stress Awareness Month. The former is a tool to help you cope with the latter.