Buffalo Grove calendar - June 20
June 20, 2011 6:14PM
Updated: October 26, 2011 1:32AM
Community
The Buffalo Grove Farmers Market at Spray ‘n Play, 951 N. McHenry Road, will have more than 25 vendors with products including, meats, dairy, vegetables, fruit, flowers, spices, herbs, seasonings, kettle corn, mushrooms, pastries, dog biscuits, tapenades and doughnuts made on site. Shoppers can also have their knives and scissors sharpened on site. Entertainment June 26 includes professional acoustic guitarist Lisa Berkshire of Angry Laughter and a roving balloon artist who produces custom creations. Non-perishable food items will be collected at the market’s information booth to benefit the Vernon Township Food Pantry. The farmers market, which will run from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 16, is open rain or shine. Contact Sue Levy at slevy@vbg.org for information.
Garden
Elaine Silets, together with The Garden Conservancy’s Open Days Program, invites residents to the annual Open House and Garden Walk from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 25 at Wandering Tree, 125 Arrowhead Lane (located between routes 59 and 12 and accessed from the north off of Miller Road). A donation of $5 per person for the benefit of The Garden Conservancy is requested. Children are admitted free. The event will be held rain or shine. For information, go to www.trainlady.com and click on “Huff & Puff Industries, Ltd.”
JCFS
JCFS will be supporting children and families in need, while honoring Bruce Goldman and celebrating Judge Julian Frazin. The event takes place from 4-7 p.m. June 26 at Pinstripes, 1150 Willow Road, Northbrook. It will feature food, bowling and bocce. Also, a $5,000 raffle will take place. Funds raised ensure that JCFS’ services continue to “redefine what’s possible” in people’s lives. Goldman is a past president of JCFS and helped to shape the agency into what it is. Goldman is being recognized with the Irving B. Harris Award, JCFS’ highest honor for commitment to improve the lives of families. JCFS will also be celebrating the story of Judge Frazin who as a child lived in the Chicago Home for Jewish Orphans, a JCFS legacy agency. Frazin said he is grateful for the safe haven he found in JCFS and how this experience redefined his life. Contact Shannon Houston by phone (312) 673-3202 or by e-mail at shannonhouston@jcfs.org for tickets.
JCFS, 1156 Shure Drive, Arlington Heights offers:
Parenting a Child with Special Needs, a weekly parent support group from 7-8:30 p,m. Wednesdays. Parents support one another as they discuss the stresses and challenges involved in having children with special needs. Topics include: Parents’ grieving process; strategies for coping with multiple demands, roles and stresses; managing family and social relationships; and the transformation experience of parenting a child with special needs. Cost is $15 per session. Contact Pamela Kaplan, LCSW, at (224) 625-2804 or go to www.jcfs.org for information.
Coping with Your Chronic Physical Illness from 1-2 p.m. Mondays, Learn tips and tools for finding enjoyment and minimizing challenges. Topics include: Communicating with health care providers, relationships with family and friends, spiritual resources for healing, and living well. Cost is $7 per session. Contact David Lipschutz at (224) 625-2705 or go to www.jcfs.org for information.
Futures Planning. JCFS staff assists with ensuring a loved one’s needs are met when you are no longer able to do so. They work with individuals through their Family Bridges program or you can participate in the Future is Now! group and work alongside other families for seven sessions. Partial scholarships are based on financial need. Dates, times and locations are determined based on interest. Contact Brenda Nemeth at (773) 467-3727 or BrendaNemeth@jcfs.org for information.
Library
Vernon Area Public Library District programs are free and open to all, unless otherwise indicated. Register for programs online at http://calendar.vapld.info, by telephone at (847) 634-3650 or in person at the library, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Special accommodations, such as a sign-language interpreter and/or auditory devices, are available with advance notice. Programs for June include:
Family Craft: Patriotic Bubble Wands at 7 p.m. June 23 or June 27. Make large bubble wands using a dowel rod, wire and beads. The program is for youth ages 3–14. Registration is required.
The Frisbee Guy will visit at 2 p.m. June 28. Gary Auerbach, 1995 World Freestyle champion, demonstrates his Frisbee techniques in a program for youth in grades 1-9. Registration is required.
Travelogue: Train Journey Across the U.S. at 7 p.m. June 28. World traveler and storyteller Bill Helmuth recounts his 6,000-mile Amtrak trek across the country. The program is for adults. Registration is recommended.
Great Big Faces at 7 p.m. June 29. Artist and entertainer Paul Merklein draws big faces and combines comedy in a program for families. Registration is required.
Indian Trails Library, (847) 459-4100, www.indiantrailslibrary.org. Library staff may not give out library-card numbers. Notify library staff if your library card is missing. A $1 fee is required to replace damaged, lost or stolen library cards. Programs require registration unless otherwise noted.
Children Learn to Draw Dragon, Castles, Knights and Royalty at the Library - An art workshop for children ages 7 and up,
How to Draw Medieval Stuff: Dragons, Castles, Knights and Royalty, highlights the theme of the Indian Trails Public Library Summer Reading Program, A Midsummer Knight’s Read. The art workshop, held at 11 a.m. June 24, is designed to give young artists practical drawing tips and inspiration to explore new subject areas and artistic media. The library’s Summer Reading Program continues until Aug. 6. The Summer Reading Program for high schoolers and adults features prizes and contest drawings for readers who complete pre-set reading levels. A Medieval Faire, scheduled for Aug. 6, concludes the Summer Reading Program with a festival involving food, face-painting, a balloon sculptor and a demonstration by the Chicago Swordplay Guild. Call the library at (847) 459-4100 for information.
Chicago Area Livebearer Fish Club is in the formative stages and is dedicated to hobbyists interested in keeping and conserving wild live bearer species. Rick Borstein is the president of the Federation of American Aquarium Societies, www.faas.info, and webmaster of the Greater Chicago Cichlid Association.
Youth programs
Preschool Drop-In Storytime: 11 a.m. June 27 or June 28. A half-hour of stories, rhymes and a short film. The program is for youth ages 3-5. No siblings or guardians may bring the preschoolers. Tickets are required and will be distributed 30 minutes before the program on a first-come, first-served basis.
Duct Tape Fun: 10 a.m. June 29. Discover a way of creating things with duct tape. Create items such as wallets, coasters and pencil holders. The program is for youth in grades 1-5. Tickets are required and will be distributed 30 minutes before the program on a first-come, first-served basis
Teen programs
Ice Cream Making: 1 p.m. June 28. A two-hour event making ice cream and then eating it with toppings. The program is for youths in grades 6-8.
Family programs
Chess Club: 7 p.m. June 24. The club meets every other week through Aug. 12. Sharpen chess skills during exploration of the game of kings and queens with expert Eric Heiser of the Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation.
Kite Flying Day: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 26. Fly your own kite or learn from the professionals as they fly stunt kites and do flying tricks. All ages are welcome.
Adult programs
Sunrise Yoga in the Park: 6 a.m. June 30 at Willow Stream Park Shelter 1, 650 Old Checker Road, Buffalo Grove. Bring a yoga mat, beach towel or sturdy chair if you would like to do yoga seated or standing by a chair. Hour-long sessions are held every Thursday through July 28. Registration must be done in person at the Buffalo Grove Park District office, 530 Bernard Drive. Call the Park District at (847) 850-2100 for information.
Two Generals: MacArthur and Eisenhower: 2 p.m. June 27.
Culver’s Frozen Custards: 7 p.m. June 27.
Let Freedom Ring: 2 p.m. June 28. Songs of American composers as sung by Heather Braoudakis, a member of the Chicago Symphony Chorus.
Steps to Build a Successful Business Website: 7 p.m. June 28.
Guided Meditation with Om Johari: 1 p.m. June 29. No registration required.
Poetic License: 7:30 p.m. June 29. A writer’s group specifically for poets.
Klezmer Music with Duo Controverso: 12:15 p.m. June 30.
Religion
Anshe Tikvah is a Jewish congregation serving the north and northwest suburbs. No one is turned away. The first year of religious school is free with new membership.
Kindergarten through high school education is on Thursday and Sunday. Join in the celebration of Shabbat at Hawthorne School, 200 Glendale, Wheeling.
All Kabbalat Shabbat receptions are at 6 p.m. Shabbat Services will be at 6:30 p.m. June 24. Adult education is at Beit K’nesset, 214 University Drive, Arlington Heights.
Parshat HaShavuah is at 8 p.m. Mondays, through Aug. 29. The class is free for everyone. No classes will be held July 4 or Aug. 15. RSVP to Cantor Jury at (847) 917-7725 or Robjury@anshetikvah.org.
Learn to unlock the secrets of the prayer book as Cantor Jury guides prayers and explains their kabbalistic meaning and the regular references to the kabbalah tradition in every prayer book.
Call for a complete summer calendar of adult education.
High Holy Days are held at the Stevenson High School Performing Arts Center. Rosh Ha Shanah -is Sept. 28-30; and Yom Kippur is Oct. 7-8. Call (847) 917-7726 or visit www.anshetikvah.org for information.
Congregation Beth Judea is accepting 2011-12 synagogue membership registration, Sunday and Hebrew School registration, as well as “Jewish University” class registration (for youth in grades 8-12), and membership in various youth groups. Contact Executive Director Lisa Neiman, Education Director Anna Besser or Youth Director Marc Sender at the synagogue office, (847) 634-0777, or visit www.bethjudea.org. Call to find out about Beth Judea’s pricing structure.
Congregation B’nai Shalom of Buffalo Grove offers: The Talmud Class and Study Group led by Rabbi Zuckerman at 8 p.m. every Tuesday in the library. New students of any age welcome to join the Talmud Class. Call (847) 415-1370.
The Study and Discussion Group on Code of Ethics, meets Tuesdays 8 p.m. at Congregation B’nai Shalom of Buffalo Grove. Open to the Jewish community. Sign up at (847) 425-1370.
Congregation B’nai Shalom of Buffalo Grove, 701 W. Aptakisic Road, offers: A kiddush lunch following Shabbat Services on June 25 in honor of the June birthday and anniversary celebrants. Learn Hebrew for Prayer this summer at Congregation B’nai Shalom of Buffalo Grove. Hebrew classes are planned for June, July and August. If interested in learning basic Hebrew for Prayer or brushing up on your Hebrew, contact Cheryl at (847) 415-1370. Talmud classes with Rabbi Zuckerman take place at 8 p.m. every Tuesday in the B’nai Shalom library. Author Kenneth Green’s discussion of his memoir, “I’m From Division Street,” will be at Congregation B’nai Shalom and can be viewed on B’nai Shalom’s website, bnaishalom.org. Congregation Beth Judea’s Focus On Families is dedicated to enriching families’ connections to Judaism and the Jewish community through services and programs specifically designed for children infants through second grade. Open to community; free of charge (unless otherwise noted). RSVP for programs at (847) 634-0777 or e-mail info@bethjudea.org and leave a message for Mindy Gold. Beth Judea, on IL Route 83 and Hilltop Road, Long Grove.
Every Shabbat 10:30-11:30 a.m.: Gan Shabbat is a Shabbat service designed for children ages nine and under, and their families. After Gan Shabbat, is the main service and community Kiddush.
Congregation Or Shalom, 21 Hawthorn Parkway in Vernon Hills, cosponsors the Northwest Suburban Jewish Networking Group. Support meetings are twice a month on Mondays 10 a.m.-noon. Contact Linda Kesselman at lkesselman3600@gmail.com. Congregation Or Shalom welcomes interfaith families in all facets of Temple life. Call (847) 362-1948 or visit www.orshalomlc.org.
Congregation Beth Am in Buffalo Grove. Jewish Yoga - Wednesdays, 9:30-10:45 a.m. (847) 459-1677; Free; donations accepted. Introduction to Jewish Spiritual Practices first Sunday of month, 1:15-2 p.m. Free; open to community. Twelve Step Torah first Sunday of month, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Adult Education classes. Food Pantry last Sunday of month, 12:30-2 p.m. non-perishable food donations. (847) 459-1677.
Support
Let’s Talk! Military Families with Children, Parents & Caregivers from all branches - active, inactive, reserve and veterans including civilian spouses and grandparents (offered through the non-profit Children’s Home & Aid of Chicago.) meets from 6-7:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Alexian Brothers Med/Roncoli Center, 600 Alexian Way, Elk Grove Village. Share experiences, feelings and challenges with other military parents and caregivers in a specifically developed support group for your needs. A free Parents Care + Share Support Group and free children’s program with child care specialists and free dinner are held at every meeting. Contact Carolyn Dixon at (312) 513-9650 or e-mail cdixon@childrenshomeandaid.org for information.
CJE SeniorLife offers support groups on topics of interest to seniors and their families. Fees vary according to program and individual circumstances and some groups may be partially covered by Medicare and supplemental insurance. To join a group, call (773) 508-1000.
Holocaust Survivors - Coffee and Conversation meets Mondays 1-2:30 p.m., at Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie. Free. Register at (847) 568-5100.
Caregiving for Loved Ones with Dementia - Evanston; this support group is for individuals who are involved in the care of a loved one with dementia. Learn about dementia and caregiving; share experiences; discover ways to relieve caregiver stress and burn-out. Meets first and third Wednesday of every month 11 a.m.-noon at CJE’s Adult Day Services, 1015 W. Howard St., Evanston. RSVP to Amy Zann, LCSW, (773) 508-1690.
Community Senior Adults. Open to new members. Lunch, socialization, entertainment on weekly basis. May purchase Kosher lunches at Lieberman’s Nosheri at affordable price. Meets Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., at Lieberman Center for Health and Rehabilitation, 9700 Gross Point Road, Skokie. Call Esther Craven (773) 508-1047.
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago invites those who have lost a loved one to suicide to participate in its Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide (LOSS) programs the third Thursday of each month 6-9 p.m. at Carmel High School, One Carmel Parkway, Mundelein; Fourth Thursday of every month at Carmel High School, One Carmel Parkway, Mundelein. (847) 376-2118. Catholic Charities Northwest Region Office, 1717 Rand Road, Des Plaines. Call (847) 376-2100. Contact Kristin Ortman (312) 655-7019 or kortman@catholiccharities.net.
Art
Teens needed to serve as live art at 10th annual Buffalo Grove Invitational Fine Art Festival July 16 and 17, 2011 held in the Buffalo Grove Town Center, at the intersection of McHenry Road (Route 83) and Lake Cook Road. Performers must be 15 years old and over; volunteer to pose for two hours in an assigned location striking poses for about 10 seconds. Poses are to be artistic, G-rated and safe. Teens may pose as solos or as duets. Teens must have a release from a parent/guardian to participate. Performers furnish their own costume and makeup. Performers are judged on best costume, most creative costume, best make-up, best posing. Winners receive “Art Bucks” good for the purchase of art and jewelry at the festival. Saturday and Sunday two hour slots starting 10 a.m.; concluding 4 p.m. Contact BGArts@vbg.org or call (847) 459-2518
Business
Skill Builders, a program of District 214 Community Education, offers cost-effective Microsoft classes. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access and Publisher. Adobe Suite - Dreamweaver, Photoshop, InDesign. Classes customized to meet business or organizational needs and held at classrooms at Forest View Educational Center, 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights, or on site. Call Barb Sabaj (847) 718-7798 or e-mail barb.sabaj@d214.org.
Help for the Unemployed. Harper College’s Career Stimulus program free to first-timers. Subsequent sessions $10. Memberships $85; include a year of meetings, free one-on-one sessions with Harper’s career coach, free workshops, and materials for, and admission to, an intensive Networking session. For dates, visit www.harpercollege.edu.
Kingswood United Methodist Church, 401 W. Dundee Road, Buffalo Grove, offers support group for those seeking employment. Meets first, third Wednesday of month 9 a.m., room 122. www.kingswoodumc.com or (847) 398-0770.
North Suburban Career and Networking Center, North Suburban YMCA, 2705 Techny Road, Northbrook, provides assistance with resumé review, networking, interviewing skills, job search strategies, job referrals and career assessments.
NW Suburban Jewish Networking Group host series of professional networking and support meetings second and fourth Mondays of every month 10-11:30 a.m. Free. (847) 459-1677.
Clubs
The Garden Club of Inverness regularly meets 9:30 a.m. on third Thursday of the month, September-November and January-April, at All Saints Lutheran Church in Palatine. All area gardeners welcome. Contact Betty Ann (847) 358-8438 or visit www.gardenclubofinverness.org
Conservation
The Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) has a Battery Recycling Program for rechargeable and alkaline batteries. Free to SWANCC communities. Batteries accepted: Alkaline: AA, AAA, C, D and 9V. Rechargeable: NiCd, NiMh, lithium ion, lithium polymer - Before dropping off rechargeable batteries, residents need to tape the contact points on each battery or place in individual self-locking plastic bags to avoid sparks. Drop-off details posted at swancc.org
Compact fluorescent bulbs may be dropped off Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Buffalo Grove Village Hall, 50 Raupp Blvd. Buffalo Grove, IL 60089. Call Health Department (847) 459-2530.
Buffalo Grove Bank & Trust has a recycling initiative for old dry cell batteries, cell phones, crayons. Members of community can deposit these items into canisters found in main lobby of bank, 200 N. Buffalo Grove Road. Old dry cell batteries, cell phones collected to keep them out of landfills. Crayons turned into jumbo crayons for disabled children.
Education
AJEC, Adult Jewish Education Co-op of the Northwest Suburbs, sponsors three speakers for 2011 Spring Program. Jane Shapiro, Making Sense of the Siddur; Mendy Hart, Best Friends Forever; Karen Raizen, Jewish Women in the Civil Rights Movement. All sessions held 10-11:30 a.m. at Temple Chai, 1670 Checker Road, Long Grove. $15 a session; $40 for series. Cash or check only. Call Linda Magad (224) 475-0390.
Fund-raiser
The 10th annual “A Night For Renee” fund-raiser benefiting WINGS (Women in Need of Growing Stronger) is held 6:30 p.m. July 23 at Sears Centre Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. Entertainment, dancing, raffles, silent auction. Jim Johnson, WLS 890 a.m. is master of ceremonies. $40 in advance; $50 at door. Call (847) 269-5409.
Health
Healing Partners of Greater Chicago (HPGC) dedicated to improving quality of life for those diagnosed with breast cancer. Clients receive free services up to one year. Call (773) 899-5989 or e-mail healingpartnersgc@yahoo,com
Cancer Wellness Center, 215 Revere Drive, Northbrook, offers free Reiki, healing touch, reflexology, massage and personal training wellness sessions to anyone impacted by cancer, including those with a diagnosis, their family members and those who have lost a loved one to cancer. Call (847) 509-9595 to register or visit www.thecancerwellnesscenter.org
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter IL 847 Northbrook meets Wednesdays for a weigh-in 6:15-6:45 p.m. and meeting 6:45-8 p.m. at North Northfield United Methodist Church, 797 Sanders Road, Northbrook (northeast corner of Dundee and Sanders). Call Pam (847) 977-5698 or visit www.tops.org.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter IL 2115 Buffalo Grove meets Saturdays for a weigh in 8-8:30 a.m. and meeting 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Sunrise Assisted Living, 180 W. Half Day Road, Buffalo Grove or visit www.tops.org.
JCYS
JCYS North Shore Day Camp and NSDC Sports offer summer camp activities for campers entering kindergarten to eighth grade. From every day camp fun, to field trips to major league baseball games, water parks, swimming, sports, etc. Clinics to improve skills in a variety of sports. Instructional swim lessons in Lillian Lutz Rec. Center four days a week with 5th day being field trips to area sites. Register for 4, 6, or 8 week options. Door to door transportation or drive your camper to camp and save up to $800. Optional hot lunch club; before or after camp programs. Space limited. Contact Johanna Sievers (847) 433-6001 Ext. 101 or jsievers@jcys.org.
Reunion
USS Columbus CA-74/CG-12/SSN-762 Navy and Marine shipmates Reunion Sept. 21-24 at Sheraton National Hotel, Arlington, VA. Contact Allen R. Hope, president, 3828 Hobson Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46815-4505 Home (260) 486-2221 (7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central Time), fax (260) 492-9771 or e-mail Hope4391@frontier.com
Schools
Registration continues for Kingswood Preschool in Buffalo Grove. Extended day options for both the 3- and 4-year-old classes. The 3-year-old class meet Tuesdays, Thursdays 9-11:30 a.m. with option to stay for lunch until 1 p.m. The 4-year-old class meets Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 9-11:30 a.m. with the option to stay for lunch until 1 p.m. To schedule a tour, call (847) 666-4092. Or e-mail preschool@kingswoodumc.com. Visit www.kingswoodpreschool.org
Seniors
Yoga for Seniors is offered at the Wheeling Senior Center to improve balance, mind-body relaxation, stretching etc. . Ongoing classes. (847) 459-2670.
Volunteers
The North Shore Senior Center in Northfield has the following volunteer needs: Friendly visitors; volunteers for the House of Welcome; help with the Lunch Circle on Mondays and/or Wednesdays; transportation coordinator; and committee secretaries. Contact Maura Rogan at mrogan@nssc.org or (847) 784-6052.
The Children’s Advocates, Indian Trails Public Library District, is an independent organization made up of patrons of the library district who support children by presenting programs to promote library use, sponsor fund-raising activities, promote the library as a safe, educational and fun place for children. Advocates also work to raise awareness of library programs/services. They sponsor quarterly bus trips to places throughout Illinois as well as one to two unique programs. In 2005 the Advocates collected toy donations for Hurricane Katrina. The group is at a point where they need to build upon the members and the support they provide to the library. Anyone interested in donating to the Children’s Advocates should mail to the Children’s Advocates at the Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling, IL, 60090. For information on volunteering, call Rose Johnson (847) 459-4100.
The Northwest Suburban Guild of Children’s Memorial Hospital seeks new members. Guild meets once a month September-May at a member’s home. Share ideas and enthusiasm to assist in the support of the hospital’s Janice and Kimberly Brown Family Life Center and art therapist, part of the Family Services Department. They would like to increase their ‘Junior’ membership, so anyone at least 21 years of age may volunteer a small amount of time. Some evening meetings to accommodate work and school schedules. If interested, attend next meeting. Call Rosalie (847) 991-2987 or e-mail Laurel at laurel907@aol.com
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Lake County, needs volunteers to make a difference in the lives of abused and neglected children. As a volunteer advocate you would be part of a program that speaks up in juvenile court for the best interests of children. Become a consistent and reliable presence in the child’s life. Volunteer training helps understand how to navigate the juvenile court system and collaborate with others for benefit of children. Lake County’s children need help. To volunteer, call (847) 808-9154 or visit www.casalakecounty.com.
Eli Skinner Chapter of NSDAR knitting helmet liners, scarves, fleece neck gators for U.S. Troops stationed in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kosovo, South Korea. Volunteers needed to make wool caps, etc., for troops. Patterns at www.geocities.com/helmetliner. helmetner@hotmail.com or P.O. Box 236, Auburn, IL 62615, or Mary Helfrich (847) 394-1136; e-mail marric36@aol.com.
Greater Chicago Red Cross needs volunteers to train to respond to local disasters in Cook, Kane, Kendall, Will, McHenry, Lake, DuPage counties. Visit www.chicagoredcross.org or (312) 729-6341.
Shelter Inc. seeks foster families for children of all ages and ethnic backgrounds. (847) 590-6190 Ext. 35, or www.shelter-inc.org.
Vernon Township Food Pantry accepts nonperishable food 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Vernon Township Administration Bldg., 3050 N. Main St., Buffalo Grove. (847) 634-4600.
Women
Hadassah North Shore Chapter invites public to donate books for children at North River Elementary School all (847) 205-1900 or e-mail: northshore@Hadassah.org. Book drop off year round at 3000 Dundee, Suite 313, Northbrook.
Youth
Congregation Beth Judea (Conservative/Masorti) has a Youth Department that works on bringing the Jewish youth of the community together through programming, religious learning and Gemilut Hasidim (acts of loving kindness). Programs for 3rd graders-high school students, regardless of Jewish affiliation. Three Youth Groups: Kadinkers is the youngest youth group for students in third-fifth grades. It meets once a month on Sunday after Sunday School. Yearly dues $18. Kadima is the youth group for students in sixth-eighth grade and meets once or twice a month. Yearly dues $40. USY (United Synagogue Youth) is the youth group for all high school students and meets on a weekly basis. Yearly dues $50. Family need not be a member of Beth Judea for the child to join a Beth Judea youth group. Call Marc (847) 634-0777 Ext. 114. Beth Judea, IL Route 83 and Hilltop Road, Long Grove.
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