Buffalo Grove calendar - June 27

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Updated: October 28, 2011 12:31PM

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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

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 at the market. 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.

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.

Garden

A Garden Walk will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 11 to benefit local student internships in landscaping and maintenance of the Reed Turner Woodland in Long Grove, as well as other local charities. Four area gardens will be open for the club’s garden tour, followed by a boxed lunch (choose from four). Perennial, annual and native garden designs, including varieties of hostas, will be featured. Reservations are required at a cost of $25 ($20 without lunch). Check-in, map and directions will be available at the club’s meeting location, Reed-Turner Woodland Nature Center, 3849 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. It is an open event and car-pooling is encouraged. The club welcomes new or old gardeners of any level and is active with many gardening-related activities. For required reservations, call Gerri at (847) 550-6292.

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.

JCFS

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 (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.

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.

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.

The Cook Memorial Public Library District, 201 Hawthorn Parkway, Vernon Hills, welcomes New York Times best-selling author Jennifer Weiner who will be in Chicago to celebrate the launch of her latest novel, Then Came You. She will discuss the book, answer questions, and sign copies of the publication at 7 p.m. July 14. The event is free. There will be Whoopie Pies from The Bleeding Heart Bakery for the audience. Call Emily Gambir at (212) 645-9222 for information.

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.

Youth Programs

A Midsummer Knight’s Read – The Summer Reading Program has games and prizes all built around kings, queens and knights. Winning is achieved by reading books. Children through eighth grade can take part in a Royal Adventure. To become a knight from the Kingdom of Indian Trails, sign up at the Kids Desk. The last day for sign up is July 30. Programs conclude Aug. 6.

Bookworms’ Book Club for fourth- and fifth-grade students is from July 1-10. Pick up a copy of the book - The Caudill Award-nominated “Masterpiece” by Elise Broach - for the August Book Club meeting. Get a book at the Kids Desk and read it before the event. At the Book Club talk, get a snack and make a craft. Register when you pick up your free book. Registration is required for both the book and the Aug. 1 Bookworms’ event.

Toddler storytimes: 10 a.m. July 6-7, for children 18-36 months and their parents or caregivers.

Preschool Craft: 11 a.m. July 7. Complete a craft with help of a parent or caregiver. The program is for ages 3 to pre-kindergarten 5-year-olds. One craft is allowed per child. A parent or caregiver must be present. Tickets are required and will be distributed 30 minutes before the program on a first-come, first-served basis.

No Bake Gingerbread Houses: 2:30 p.m. July 8, for children entering grades 1-5. Supplies are provided. Tickets are required and are distributed 30 minutes before the program on a first-come, first-served basis.

Lapsit Storytime: 10 a.m. July 11 and 25, for youth through 18 months. The program will have stories, songs, finger plays, sign language and playtime. The program is for babies and parents. Registration is required

Preschool Drop-In Storytime: 11 a.m. July 11-12 and 25-26, for ages 3-5. Stories, rhymes and a short film are included. Tickets are required and are distributed 30 minutes before the program on a first-come, first-served basis. No siblings or guardians can bring a child.

Read to Rover 6 p.m. July 14. Calvin and Gracie are certified therapy dogs who love to have children read to them. Sign-up in person or call the library’s Kids Desk at (847) 459-4100 for a 15-minute one-on-one reading time with a dog. No parents or siblings are allowed in the room during a session. The sessions are for youth in grades 1-5. Registration is required.

Children’s Advocates Used Book Sale on July 15-17: Hours are 5-8:30 p.m. July 15, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. July 16 and noon to 3 p.m. July 17. It is separate from the Adult Book Sale and held in the Small Meeting Room. Audiovisual materials will be offered. On July 17, most books will be included in a $3-per-bag sale. No admission is charged during the sale.

Pictionary and Pizza: 12:30 p.m. July 18. No special skills are needed to play the game. Lunch and a drink are provided. The program is for youth in grades 4-6. Tickets are required and distributed 30 minutes before the program on a first-come, first-served basis.

Pajama Storytime: 6:30 p.m. July 18. Wear pajamas for a half-hour of stories, finger plays and some not-so-quiet fun. The program is for youth ages 3-7. Tickets are required and distributed 30 minutes before the program on a first-come, first-served basis.

Boredom Busters: 1 p.m. July 19, Board games are for youth ages 6-12. No registration is needed.

Toddler Storytime: 10 a.m. July 20-21. Participate in a half-hour of stories, rhymes and songs for children 18-36 months and their parents or caregivers.

King Arthur Stories and Craft: 2:30 p.m. July 20, Through stories, discover King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. Create a family crest to display. The program is for students entering grades 1-5. Tickets are required and distributed 30 minutes before the program on a first-come, first-served basis.

Sidewalk Chalk Art: 11 a.m. July 27, Chalk, a cement surface and refreshments will be furnished. The program is limited to 50 children ages 3 and up. Rain date is Aug. 3. No registration is required.

School-age Craft: 11 a.m. July 28, for children going into grades 1-5. Tickets are required and distributed 30 minutes before the program on a first-come, first-served basis.

Midsummer’s Knight Read: 11 a.m. July 22. An hour-long program filled with magic, puppets, storytelling, and audience participation for children of all ages. Tickets are required and distributed 30 minutes before the program on a first-come, first-served basis.

Build a Rocket and Launch: 9:30 a.m. July 23, for children ages 9-14. Rain date for the launch is 10 a.m. July 30. Registration is required.

Teen programs

Safe Sitter Babysitting Clinic: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 8-9. You must attend both days to receive a Completion Card. The clinic is an instruction workshop for children ages 11-14. A student kit with a messenger bag is given out upon completion. Registration is required. A $25 non-refundable fee is due at the time of registration. Indian Trails patrons will be given priority.

Celtic Tattoos: 10 a.m. July 12. In a twist on tattoos, get hands and feet decorated with Celtic designs. The program is for students entering grades 6-8. Registration is required.

Spa-Tacular: 10 a.m. July 19, for students entering sixth to eighth grades. Learn to make soaps, lotions and bath salts. Registration is required.

Sidewalk Dragon Drawing: 10 a.m. July 22, for students entering grades 6-8. Test drawing skills against others as you create dragon arts on the library sidewalk. Artwork judged “best” gets a prize. Registration is required.

Teen Iron Chef: 1 p.m. July 29. Form a team and visit the library where you’ll be given a bag of ingredients and an hour to make an entire three-course meal fit for a picnic outing. The team with the best meal receives a prize. The program is for students entering grades 6-8. Registration is required.

Family programs

Chess Club: 7 p.m. July 8 and Aug. 12. The club meets every other week through Aug. 12. Sharpen chess skills during exploration of the game of kings and queens with Eric Heiser of the Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation. Chess boards will be on hand. No advanced registration is required.

Children’s Advocates 8th annual Family Bingo Party: 1-3 p.m. July 10. Prizes will be awarded. Game booklets will be sold at the door for $5 each and available 30 minutes before the program begins on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Moon Jumpers: 7 p.m. July 14, Summer storytime is The Moon Jumpers by Janice May Udry. The program is for youth ages 5-6. Registration is required.

Family programs

Home Depot Kids Workshop: 7 p.m. July 25. The workshop can teach children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while at the same time helping to instill a sense of accomplishment in them. One-on-one time between adults and children is provided. The program is for children ages 5-12. Registration is required.

Adult programs

Evening Writers Workshop: 7 p.m.,July 5. Published author Ginnie Foley facilitates the evening group for writers to share and critique each other’s work. Registration is required

The Adam Kromelow Jazz Trio: 7 p.m. July 5. Registration is required.

Guided Meditation with Om Johari: 1 p.m. July 6. No registration is required.

Library Board of Trustees Workshop: 7:15 p.m. July 7. The workshop is open to the public.

Sunrise Yoga in the Park 6 a.m. July 7 at the Willow Stream Park Shelter 1650 Old Checker Road, Buffalo Grove. Bring a yoga mat, beach towel or sturdy chair. Hour-long sessions are held every Thursday through July 28. The sessions are co-sponsored with the Buffalo Grove Park District. Registration is required in person at the Buffalo Grove Park District office, 530 Bernard Drive. Call the Park District at (847) 850-2100 for information.

36 Acres: A Portrait of the Reed-Turner Nature Preserve: 7 p.m. July 7. Author, artist and photographer Tobin Fraley discusses the creative and production aspects leading to the publication of his book, 36 Acres: A Portrait of the Reed-Turner Nature Preserve. A book-signing follows the program. Registration is required. Fraley’s photographs are on display in the library’s Front Room during July.

Personal e-Mail Account Set-up Basics: 10, 10:30 and 11 a.m. July 8. Step-by-step instructions are given on establishing an e-mail account, sending messages, attaching documents or pictures, and organizing your inbox. Registration is required.

Open Computer Lab Time: 9 a.m. July 9. Online applications are available for Yahoo! e-mail accounts. The lab is open from 9 a.m. to noon.

Using LinkedIn, Google, and Twitter for Job Search: 10 a.m. July 11. A hands-on workshop, taught by Michael Yublosky. Earn how to set up a website for a resume or portfolio using WordPress.com. Discover how LinkedIn and Twitter can expand your network to locate job opportunities. Registration is required.

Play Reading - M Butterfly by David Henry Hwang: 12:30 p.m. July 11. Ann Buxbaum, president of the Literary Society of the College of Lake County, leads the group where each person reads a character part of a chosen play with no audience. Registration is required.

Judy Garland, the Early Years by Jack Diamond: 2 p.m. July 11, Judy Garland, the early years at MGM -- 1935-1950. The program is co-sponsored with the Buffalo Grove Park District. Registration is required.

Handmade Washcloths: Learn to Knit Basics: 1 p.m. July 12. Learn to cast on, knit, yarn over and bind off, to create a homemade wash cloth. Bring yarn (4.5-ounce skein of sugar and cream 100 percent cotton yarn) and needles (pair size 7 or 8) and leave with the pattern and the know-how to begin projects. Registration is required.

Computer Instruction - Microsoft Word: 7 p.m. July 12, Learn to format, spellcheck, footnote, paginate and other features to make a report, resume, letter or flyer. Registration is required.

Interior Painting Made Simple by Home Depot: 7 p.m. July 12. If time allows, different types of faux painting will be demonstrated. Registration is required.

Guided Meditation with Om Johari: 1 p.m. July 13 and 20. No registration is required.

American Bandstand: 7 p.m. July 13. Registration is required.

Sunrise Yoga in the Park: 6 a.m. July 14 at Willow Stream Park Shelter, 1650 Old Checker Road, Buffalo Grove. Hour-long sessions are every Thursday through July 28. Registration is required in person at the Buffalo Grove Park District office, 530 Bernard Drive. Call the Park District at (847) 850-2100.

Lake Geneva and More: 9:15 a.m. July 14. Participate in a two-hour narrated cruise on the lake. Visit the Lake Geneva History Museum and shop. Payment of $83 must be received at the time of registration. Call the library at (847) 459-4100 for openings.

Computer Instruction: Organizing Your Files: 10 a.m. July 14. This is a hands-on class that shows how to establish a filing system on your computer. Registration is required.

Friends’ Used Book Sale – July 15-17. The preview sale will be from 5-8:30 p.m, July 15. The July 15 preview admission is free to members, (Memberships is $3 for individuals and $6 for families and available at the door). The is free admission from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. July 16 and noon to 3 p.m. July 17. On July 17, most books are included in a $3-per-bag sale.

Using LinkedIn To Expand Your Business: 7 p.m. July 19, The lecture focuses on how to build a LinkedIn profile, and how a profile can help you get involved in the business community, build a reputation, attract new clients, and stay in touch with past and current colleagues.

Shout - Marriott Theatre Series: 1 p.m. curtain time July 20 at Lincolnshire Marrriot Theater. The trip is part of the library’s Theatre Series at the Marriott, which is co-sponsored with Buffalo Grove Park District. Hear the hits from the 1960s. Registration with payment of $31 per person must be received at the Indian Trail Public Library as soon as possible. You will be notified when tickets are available for pick up at the Alcott Center in Buffalo Grove. Call (847) 459-4100, Ext. 225, to see if there are any available tickets. Registration is required. Transportation to the Marriott Theatre is the responsibility of the ticket holder.

Beginning Computer Basics 2 p.m. July 20: The program is designed for the new computer user. Learn the basics of computers and input devices (keyboard, mouse, etc.), storage devices (flash drives, folders, etc.), basic Windows functions, and what you can do with software programs (Word, Internet Explorer, etc.) on the computer. Registration is required.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting: 7:15 p.m. July 20. The meeting is open to the public.

A Night of Middle Eastern Dance: 7 p.m. July 21. Registration is required.

Eddy Sinatra Sings Frank Sinatra: 2 p.m. July 25. Registration is required.

Jack Benny: 2 p.m. July 26. Registration is required.

Healing Foods: 7 p.m. July 26. Deerfield-based Anatoiliy Pak discusses how to heal one’s self naturally with food. Registration is required.

Guided Meditation with Om Johari: 1 p.m. July 27. No registration is required.

Light Summertime Meals with Trader Joe’s: 7 p.m. July 27. The event includes an appetizer, main course and dessert. Recipes are available with a tasting following the demonstration. Registration is required.

Poetic License 7:30 p.m. July 27. The writers group is for poets. Registration is required.

Computer Instruction: Microsoft Excel: 2 p.m. July 28. The class teaches individuals how to format a spreadsheet and apply formulas. Registration is requested.

Great Discussion Group: 7 p.m., July 28. The group provides a discussion on world, national and local events led by Jim Bernard. Registration is required.

Multi-Cultural programs

Anavi and Her Doll with Green Eyes: 7 p.m. July 29. Piel Morena Contemporary Dance presents Anavi and her Doll with Green Eyes, a dance performance based on a fictional children’s book written by Mexican author Verónica González Andrews. PMCD has been helping children cope with grief and fear by using a fictional story as a tool in schools throughout the Chicago area. Families are welcome, but the program is most appropriate for youth in kindergarten and grade 3. Registration is required.

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.

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: Hebrew classes for 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 infants through second-graders. RSVP for programs at (847) 634-0777 or e-mail info@bethjudea.org and leave a message for Mindy Gold. Beth Judea is located on Route 83 and Hilltop Road in 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.

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.

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 support group. 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.

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 which works on bringing the Jewish youth of the community together through programming, religious learning and Gemilut Hasidim (acts of kindness). Beth Judea offers programs for third-graders through high school students, regardless of their Jewish affiliation. Beth Judea has three youth groups:

Kadinkers is the youngest group and is for students in third through fifth grades. It meets once a month after Sunday School. Yearly dues are $18.

Kadima is a youth group for students in sixth through eighth grades. Kadima meets once or twice a month. Yearly dues are $40.

United Synagogue Youth is the group for all high school students. The teen group meets on a weekly basis for an assortment of activities. Yearly dues are $50.

A child’s family need not be a member of Beth Judea for the child to join a Beth Judea youth group member. If you have any questions about programs, call Marc at (847) 634-0777, Ext. 114 or e-mail him at YouthDirector@bethjudea.org. Vice president of youth activities is Joan Smith. Congregation Beth Judea is located on IL Route 83 and Hilltop Road in Long Grove.