North Suburban YMCA receives $25,000 grant

The North Suburban YMCA has received a $25,000 grant from The UPS Foundation, the charitable arm of UPS. The grant will pay for YMCA renovations to ease accessibility for individuals with disabilities, including automatic entry doors, redesigned locker rooms, and improved rest rooms. These renovations …

Lhasa apso Keno seeks a new, enlightened owner

When little Keno arrived to Orphans of the Storm as a stray, unclaimed pet, his true identity was hidden in a grimy, tangled tousle of fur. True to the description on the animal control report that accompanied the dog — “small male dog, filthy and …

The Great Frame Up, Mesirow Financial present Lisa Show

The winners of the “2012 The Lisa Show” Student Art Program will be announced at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 12 at the “Best of the Best” Exhibition, featuring top high school student art pieces. The student artwork will be on display at the Thompson Center, …

Stevenson student selected for national history contest

Illinois junior and senior high school students have qualified to compete in the Kenneth E. Behring National History Day Contest, held June 10-14 in College Park, Md. Students were chosen from more than 1,400 who competed in the Illinois History Expo May 3 in Springfield. …

‘Min pins’ make for a lively pet

The miniature pinscher, or “min pin,” as the breed is more commonly referred to, is actually not a toy version of the Doberman pinscher, but a combination of several other breeds — counting the Italian greyhound and the dachshund as members of its ancestry. This …

Arson Awareness Week May 6-12

May 6-12 is Arson Awareness Week. This year’s theme is Prevent Youth Fire setting. Does your Child have a curiosity about fire? Fires started by children playing accounted for an average of 56,300 fires, with associated losses of 110 civilian deaths, 880 civilian injuries, and …

LLS Carnival of Caring May 5

Please join us on Saturday, May 5 from 1-5 p.m. for the Third Annual LLS Carnival of Caring at the Libertyville Sports Complex. Kids of all ages will not want to miss out on four hours of fun while supporting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. …

Prairie lecture May 2

Residents are invited to a public lecture on the history and preservation of Buffalo Grove Prairie in Lake County. The lecture begins at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 2 at the Raupp Museum, 901 Dunham Lane in Buffalo Grove. Now known as Buffalo Grove Prairie, the …

Meet gentleman Kopa at Orphans shelter

When his family was forced to move and the new apartment would not allow dogs, Kopa was relinquished to animal control, and eventually was received at Orphans of the Storm animal shelter. At Orphans, he is safe and gets the best possible attention, but he …

Bagel company supports Avon Walk

The Original Bagel and Bialy at the corner of Lake Cook and Route 83 (by Jewel) has agreed to donate a portion of their sales on May 5 to the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in support of the “Yes Mamms” team, which will participate …

Martina M. Kukielka completes U.S. Navy basic training

Navy Seaman Recruit Martina M. Kukielka, daughter of Jacqueline and stepdaughter of George F. Brown of Buffalo Grove, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Illinois.

During the eight-week program, Kukielka completed a variety of training, which included classroom study …

Paradoxes of religion and state on May 4

Tim Munger, Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry, and Peggy Shapiro, Chicago Community Coordinator, StandWithUs are presenting a talk on “Paradoxes of Religion and State in Israel” by Professor Sam Lehman-Wilzig, Israel’s Bar-Ilan University. The talk runs from 9:15-10:45 a.m. Friday, May 4 at Trinity Evangelical …

Orphans’ beagles may be for you

Beagles are intelligent and popular as pets because of their size, even-temper, and lack of inherited health problems. The long soft ears, ever-wagging tail and deep brown eyes are beagle qualities that can win you over. But the breed is best known for its sense …

Adler Center extends artist applications

The David Adler Music and Arts Center is proud to present its 32nd annual Festival of the Arts in Cook Park, located in historic downtown Libertyville. Festival of the Arts hosts the finest work of artists exhibiting in the country. The festival also provides musical …

Right to carry town hall April 30

A group of community organizations and concerned citizens who advocate for self safety will gather to discuss issues concerning the right of citizens to carry a firearm for personal protection. During a public community meeting scheduled to take place at 7 p.m. Monday, April 30 …