July 22, 2011 8:08PM

Updated: July 28, 2011 2:34AM

Deadline for items for the Community Calendar is noon Wednesday two weeks before desired publication date. Send information on fund-raisers, clubs, lectures, community events, reunions and support groups to Community Calendar, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake, Glenview IL 60026; fax it to (847) 486-7495; or e-mail it to jmolitor@pioneerlocal.com. There is no charge for publication.

NorthShore Kohl Children’s Museum Day: Kohl Children’s Museum, 2100 Patriot Blvd., Glenview, will hold a free dinner and children’s activities, including a healthy snacking demonstration, art projects, healthy move and shake, etc., from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 12. Admission is free. for information, call (847) 570-5020

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 gardenclubofinverness.org.

The Buffalo Grove Farmers’ Market at Spray ‘n Play, 951 N. McHenry Road, has 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. Non-perishable food items will be collected at the market’s information booth to benefit the Vernon Township Food Pantry. The Farmers Market runs from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 16, is open rain or shine. Contact Sue Levy at for information.

The Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County has a Battery Recycling Program for rechargeable and alkaline batteries. The program is free to SWANCC communities. Accepted batteries are: Alkaline: AA, AAA, C, D and 9V. Rechargeable batteries accepted are: NiCd, NiMh, lithium ion and lithium polymer. Before dropping off rechargeable batteries, residents need to tape the contact points on each battery or place them in individual self-locking plastic bags to avoid sparks. Drop-off details are posted at swancc.org

Compact fluorescent bulbs may be dropped off from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday at Buffalo Grove Village Hall, 50 Raupp Blvd. call the Health Department at (847) 459-2530 for information.

Buffalo Grove Bank & Trust has a recycling initiative for old dry cellular telephone batteries, cell phones and crayons. Members of the community can deposit the items into canisters found in the main lobby of the bank, 200 N. Buffalo Grove Road. Old dry cell batteries, and cell phones are collected to keep them out of landfills. Crayons are turned into jumbo crayons for disabled children.

Harper College’s Continuing Education Department offers courses for adults age 55+ through the Lifelong Learning Institute. Courses are available to members and non-members. Lifelong Learning Institute Program Preview is at 9:15 a.m. Aug. 3 at the Performing Arts Center at Harper College. go to the Algonquin Entrance, Lot 2, where there is free parking. for information or to RSVP, visit harpercollege.edu/ce or call (847) 925-6300.

Piano Revival is from 9:15-10:05 a.m. Sept. 2-Oct. 14. The program is designed to provide a review or to learn as a beginner. Class size provides for individual attention and encouragement. The program fee of $60 includes a piano book. Class is held at the Arlington Heights Senior Center.

Piano Revival Continued is from 10:15-11:05 a.m. Sept. 2-Oct. 14. The class is a continuation of Piano Revival, covers mastering basic piano skills of technique, musicianship and repertoire. The class is limited to eight students to ensure personal attention. If you have not taken Piano Revival, you may enroll in the class with instructor approval. The class is held at the Arlington Heights Senior Center.

Adult Jewish Education Co-op of the Northwest Suburbs is sponsoring three speakers for its 2011 Spring Program. Speakers are: Jane Shapiro, “Making Sense of the Siddur”; Mendy Hart, “Best Friends Forever” and Karen Raizen, “Jewish Women in the Civil Rights Movement.” all sessions are held from 10-11:30 a.m. at Temple Chai, 1670 Checker Road, Long Grove. Cost is $15 a session or $40 for the series. The fee needs to be paid in cash or check. call Linda Magad at (224) 475-0390 for information.

John Angotti, artist, composer and musician, is performing a free concert at 7 p.m. July 30 at St. Mary Church, 10 N. Buffalo Grove Road. A free will offering will be conducted.

The 2011 Walk in the Word Chicago Golf Classic fund-raising event will be held at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 29 at Royal Melbourne Country Club, a private course in Long Grove. Players and sponsors may register by calling Kim at (847) 214-3205. Cost varies. Event details can be found at JamesMacDonald.com/events.

The Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Judea will conduct its annual Rummage Sale from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 7, in the Beth Judea Social Hall. Beth Judea is located on IL Route 83 and Hilltop Road (one-quarter mile north of Aptakisic Road and one-half mile south of Route 22) in Long Grove. The Sisterhood is accepting gently used clothing and household goods from July 31-Aug. 5 (before 11 a.m.) Items include clean clothing, jewelry, belts, hats, scarves, small household goods, small appliances, small furniture, books and toys. No bathing suits, socks, underwear, televisions, computer hardware or large furniture and appliances will be accepted. No items will be accepted the day of the Rummage Sale. Tax receipts will be available. for information and directions, call (847) 634-0777.

Anshe Tikvah is a Jewish congregation serving the North and Northwest Suburbs. No one is sent away. The first year of religious school is free with membership. Kindergarten through high school meet Thursdays and Sundays. Celebration of Shabbat will be at The Beit K’nesset, 212 University, Arlington Heights. Adult Education is held at Beit K’nesset, Parshat HaShavuah is free for everyone and is held at 8 p.m. Mondays through Aug. 29. No class will be conducted Aug. 15. Tisha B’Av is at 8 p.m. Aug. 8 and is free for everyone. this year marks 1,941 years since the destruction of the second temple in Jerusalem. Jewish tradition holds that on Tisha B’Av (the ninth day of the Hebrew month of Av) the second temple was destroyed. all Jews were to be expelled from Spain and World War I began. in memory of all the destruction, which began on Tisha B’Av, gather for a memorial and the reading of the Book of Lamentations. RSVP to Cantor Jury at (847) 917-7725 or . all are invited to Havdalah On The Beach at 7 p.m. Aug. 6 (weather permitting). A pizza picnic dinner is at 8:30 p.m. at Lake Arlington, 2201 N. Windsor Drive, Arlington Heights. RSVP to (847) 917-7726 by Aug. 1. Bring blankets, flashlights and chairs. High Holy Days are celebrated at Stevenson High School’s Performing Arts Center. Rosh Hashanah is Sept. 28-30. Yom Kippur is Oct. 7-8. call (847) 917-7726 or visit anshetikvah.org for information.

The Men’s Club of Congregation Beth Judea of Long Grove will conduct its annual golf outing Aug. 28 at Buffalo Grove Golf Club, 48 Raupp Blvd. First tee-off is at 10:30 a.m. Handicap Scramble (come as a foursome or the Men’s Club will arrange one for you). Scores will be adjusted by an amount that will even out the scores of the groups. in the Scramble format, golfers takes the best shot and everyone in the group plays from that spot and the same with the following shots. in addition to 18 holes of golf with an electric cart, there is a 6:30 p.m. dinner at Lou Malnati’s in Buffalo Grove. Golfers, non-golfers and businesses can sponsor a hole for $150. Golf and dinner is $100 per person. Dinner only is $20 for adults and $5 for kids. to register for either the golf/dinner package or just for dinner, or for information, leave a message for Men’s Club Golf Outing co-chairpersons Chuck Walcer or Morry Rizman at the Beth Judea office, (847) 634-0777. Send checks to Congregation Beth Judea Men’s Club, 5304 RFD, Long Grove, IL 60047 – Attn.: Chuck Walcer.

Congregation Beth Judea is accepting 2011-12 synagogue membership and 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 bethjudea.org. call for 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 are welcome to join the Talmud Class. call (847) 415-1370 for information.

The Social Action Committee of Congregation Beth Judea is collecting school supplies for Jewish Child and Family Service clients in elementary, middle and high schools. Supplies go to children from at-risk families. Packing for the collection is from 6-8:30 p.m. Aug. 22. Drop-offs can be made in the synagogue office until Aug. 22. Mini-Mitzvah Day will be held in conjunction with the Religious School’s Ice Cream Social. There will be collection boxes in the synagogue office. Requested donations are: Backpacks, pencils, pens, three- and five-pocket folders, spiral notebooks, crayons, washable markers, pencil top erasers, large erasers, watercolors, glue sticks, supply boxes, scissors, rulers, boxes of Kleenex, protractors and compasses, calculators, assignment books, book covers, sketch pads, colored pencils, three-ring binders, highlighters, and packages of wide-ruled notebook paper. all supplies should be new, but if you have used calculators in good condition, they can be recycled. Marilyn Green-Rebnord is chairperson of Beth Judea’s Social Action Committee. Beth Judea is located on IL Route 83 and Hilltop Road in Long Grove. call the synagogue at (847) 634-0777 for information.

The Buffalo Grove Community Kollel was created for the purpose of affording a learner a more individualized opportunity for studying Torah. It is open to all who want to study Torah. The Kollel offers two weekly learning opportunities. On Wednesdays: “Partners in Torah” at 8 p.m. Study a Torah topic of your choice in small group settings. The class is located at Torah Academy of Buffalo Grove, 225 McHenry Road. The class is for men and women. On Thursdays: “Bais Medrash Study” at 8 p.m. Small groups learn a Torah topic together, followed by a group discussion of the weekly subject. The class is for men only and is located at BAY Shul, 314 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. this week’s topic is “Hospitality: what it means to be a good host.” for information about the Kollel, contact Ari Tennant at

The Study and Discussion Group on Code of Ethics meets at 8 p.m. Tuesdays at Congregation B’nai Shalom of Buffalo Grove. The group is open to all in 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 a(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,” at Congregation B’nai Shalom 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 and is designed for infants through second-graders. Programs are open to the community and are free (unless otherwise noted). RSVP for programs to (847) 634-0777 or e-mail and leave a message for Mindy Gold. Beth Judea is located at IL Route 83 and Hilltop Road in Long Grove.

Gan Shabbat is a Shabbat service from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and designed for children age 9 and under and their families. After Gan Shabbat, there is the main service and community Kiddush.

Congregation Or Shalom, 21 Hawthorn Parkway, Vernon Hills, co-sponsors the Northwest Suburban Jewish Networking Group. Support meetings are twice a month from 10 a.m. to noon Mondays. Contact Linda Kesselman at lkesselman3600@gmail.com for information. Congregation Or Shalom welcomes interfaith families in all facets of temple life. call (847) 362-1948 or visit orshalomlc.org for information.

Congregation Beth am in Buffalo Grove has Jewish Yoga from 9:30-10:45 a.m. Wednesdays. call (847) 459-1677 for information. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. Introduction to Jewish Spiritual Practices is from 1:15-2 p.m. the first Sunday of each month. Admission is free and open to the community. twelve Step Torah is from 10:30-11:30 a.m. the first Sunday of each month. Adult Education classes are also held. Non-perishable food donations are collected for the Food Pantry from 12:30-2 p.m. the last Sunday of the month. call (847) 459-1677 for information.

Registration for Beth Chaverim Religious School is underway for 2011-12. Religious school is held Sunday mornings at the Center for Enriched Living, Riverwoods. Classes are offered for youth in kindergarten through high school. A one-year Learn to Read Hebrew program is available for students who will celebrate a Bar/Bat Mitzvah with Beth Chaverim. Membership in Beth Chaverim includes the cost of religious school for a family’s first child; additional children, as well as Hebrew school, involve a separate cost. Visit BethChaverim.net or call (847) 945-6512 for information. Beth Chaverim Humanistic Jewish Community will hold a Shabbat under The Stars in Deerfield at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 26.  Bring a picnic dinner. Everyone is welcome. For location, call (847) 945-6512 or e-mail .

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

New Trier Class of 1961 will hold its reunion Oct. 14-16. The weekend will include a party at the Renaissance Hotel, a tour of New Trier, a party at the Michigan Shores Club and brunch. Updates on missing classmates are requested. E-mail Bill Stewart at billandsally802@yahoo.com. for information, contact nt1961bitsyfell@gmail.com or visit newtrierreunion1961.com.

The Niles North Class of 1971 will hold its 40th reunion at the Skokie DoubleTree Hotel on Sept. 17. Registration includes food, refreshments, music and dancing. for details, go to nilesnorth71.com. Contact Robin Lutz Jacobs at nilesnorth71@aol.com or (847) 421-6656 for information. A Sept. 16 cocktail party and a Sept. 18 brunch are also being planned. Sponsorships and advertising are available. Contact Marty Marion at (847) 772-6050 for information.

Let’s Talk! Military Families with Children, Parents and Caregivers from all branches – active, inactive, reserve and veterans, including civilian spouses and grandparents and 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 for information.

Congregation Beth Judea, on IL Route 83 and Hilltop Road, Long Grove, in partnership with JCC Chicago and Jewish Outreach Institute, invite individuals to join the Grandparents Circle, providing education and support for Jewish grandparents whose adult children have intermarried. The Grandparents Circle is a free five-session program that offers grandparents techniques to nurture, and in some cases help establish, the Jewish identity of their grandchildren in interfaith families. Participants will have the opportunity to share their achievements, express frustrations and acknowledge their challenges. The Grandparents Circle meets from 7-9 p.m. Aug. 1, 8 and 15. There is no charge to participate. to register, contact Mark Travis at Congregation Beth Judea at (847) 634-0777 or Ilene Uhlmann at (224) 406-9233.

CJE SeniorLife offers support groups on topics for seniors and their families. Fees vary according to the 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 from 1-2:30 p.m. Mondays at the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie. Admission is free. Register at (847) 568-5100.

Caregiving for Loved Ones with Dementia – Evanston. The support group is for individuals who are involved in the care of a loved one with dementia. Learn about dementia and caregiving, share experiences, and discover ways to relieve caregiver stress and burn-out. The group meets from 11 a.m. to noon the first and third Wednesday of every month at CJE’s Adult Day Services, 1015 W. Howard St., Evanston. RSVP to Amy Zann, LCSW, at (773) 508-1690.

Community Senior Adults seeks new members. Lunch, socialization and entertainment are provided on a weekly basis. Individuals may purchase Kosher lunches at Lieberman’s Nosheri. The group meets from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Lieberman Center for Health and Rehabilitation, 9700 Gross Point Road, Skokie. call Esther Craven at (773) 508-1047 for information.

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago invites individuals who have lost a loved one to suicide to participate in its Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide programs from 6-9 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at Carmel High School, 1 Carmel Parkway, Mundelein. The program is run by Catholic Charities’ Northwest Region Office, 1717 Rand Road, Des Plaines. Contact (847) 376-2100 or Kristin Ortman at (312) 655-7019 or for information.

Hadassah North Shore Chapter invites public to donate books for children at North River Elementary School call (847) 205-1900 or e-mail: . Book drop off year round at 3000 Dundee, Suite 313, Northbrook.

The Glencoe/Northbrook/Winnetka Group of Hadassah North Shore Chapter will conduct a Summer Dinner Meeting at 5 p.m. Aug. 21 at a member’s home in Northbrook. Hear Elaine Nekritz, Illinois representative from the 57th District, explain “What is Happening in Springfield.” Admission is $25 to support the stem-cell research going on at Hadassah Medical Hospital. Contact the Hadassah North Shore office at (847) 205-1900 or e-mail for information.

Hadassah North Shore Associates invites men and women to a 10 a.m. Aug. 7 event at the North Shore office, 3000 Dundee, Unit 313, Northbrook, to hear Amy Dunn, Chicago area director of AIPAC. She will discuss “What does the immediate future, with the ever-shifting Middle East dynamics, hold for Israel; and, is the state of U.S.-Israel relationship strong enough to secure its survival?” Coffee and dessert will be provided. Cost is $5. Respond to the Hadassah North Shore office at (847) 205-1900 or e-mail for information.

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 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 youth group. If you have any questions about any program, call Marc at (847) 634-0777, Ext. 114 or e-mail him at . Vice president of youth services is Joan Smith. Congregation Beth Judea is located on IL Route 83 and Hilltop Road in Long Grove.

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 .

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 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. 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.

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 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 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 tops.org.

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 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 $7 per session. Contact David Lipschutz (224) 625-2705 or go to jcfs.org.

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 (773) 467-3727 or .

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 .

Vernon Area Public Library District programs are free and open to all, unless otherwise indicated. Register for programs online at calendar.vapld.info, by telephone at (847) 634-3650 or in person at the library, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Special accommodations, i.e., a sign-language interpreter and/or auditory devices, available with advance notice.

Indian Trails Library, (847) 459-4100, 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.

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

First Aid for Little People 11 a.m., Aug. 1, for children entering grades 1-3. Learn basic first aid skills such as how to care for a cut, stay calm in an emergency, and call 911, as well as other safety tips they will make a personal first aid kit to take home. Tickets required and distributed 30 minutes before the program on a first-come, first-served basis.

Bookworms’ Book Club: 4 p.m., Aug. 1, for students entering grades 4-5. Students can pick up a copy of the book for the August Book Club meeting – The Caudill Award-nominated book, Masterpiece by Elise Broach, at the Kids Desk. Registration is required for both the book and the August 1 Bookworms’ event.

Toddler Storytime: 10 a.m., Aug. 3, is a one-half-hour of stories, rhymes, and songs especially for children 18-36 months and their parents or caregivers.

Toddler Storytime: 10 a.m., Aug./ 4, a one-half-hour of stories, rhymes, and songs especially for children 18-36 months and their parents or caregivers. (Repeat of Wednesday, Aug. 3 Storytime.)

Preschool Craft: 11 a.m., Aug. 4, preschoolers complete a fun and easy craft with the help of a parent or caregiver. for children ages 3 to preschool 5 years old. one craft per child. Parent or caregiver must be present. Tickets required and will be distributed 30 minutes before the program on a first-come, first-served basis.

Yu-Gi-Oh Game Day: 10 a.m., Aug. 5, has been moved to the first Friday of each month and are earlier in the day. for kids and teens, grades 3-10. Tickets required and distributed 30 minutes before the program on a first-come, first-served basis.

Teen Iron Chef: 1 p.m. July 29. Grab some friends, form a team, and be given a bag of ingredients and an hour to make a 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.

Medieval Feast: 6 p.m., Aug. 5. Teens entering grades 6-8 should bring an empty stomach to this program. you will be eating with your hands (no silverware allowed!) food like pork pasties, mustard soup, dragon toes, love knots, and drinking mead just like in the Medieval days! Registration required.

Chess Club: 7 p.m. 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.

Medieval Faire: 1 p.m., Aug. 6, a festive end to the Summer Reading Program. Food, a face painter, balloon sculptor, falconer, and a demonstration by the Chicago Swordplay Guild on the style of Medieval European Swordsmanship. Registration required.

A Midsummer Knight’s Read – The Summer Reading Program: Adults (age 18 and older) are encouraged to check out materials from five selected categories. Books can also be downloaded from the library website to reading or audio devices. A weekly prize drawing and a grand prize drawing are available to individuals finishing books. Register at the “Ask Here” desk on the library’s second floor for a reading log to keep track of progress. The last day for signing up is July 30 with the program concluding Aug. 6.

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

Using LinkedIn, Google, and Twitter for Job Search: 10 a.m., Aug. 1, a hands-on workshop, taught by Michael Yublosky, shows how to use social media to find employment. Learn 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 more job opportunities. Registration required.

Fanny, Molly, and Gertrude: 2 p.m., Aug. 1. through slide narration and recordings, Richard Klein revisits three highly notable, funny, and sometimes serious ladies of stage, radio, television, and film: Molly Picon; Fanny Brice; and Gertrude Berg, equally known by her radio and television name “Molly Goldberg.” Registration required.

Computer Instruction – Microsoft Word: 2 p.m., Aug. 2. put ideas into words using Microsoft Word to format, spellcheck, footnote, paginate, and other features that will make your report, resume, letter, or flyer the best ever! this is a hands-on class. Registration required.

Evening Writer’s Workshop: 7 p.m., Aug. 2. Published author Ginnie Foley facilitates this evening group for fellow writers to share and critique each other’s work in a supportive atmosphere. Registration required.

Mid-Summer Nights Desserts with Le Titi de Paris: 7 p.m., Aug. 2. Michael Maddox, Chef and owner of Le Titi de Paris in Arlington Heights, will prepare three different desserts. A tasting fee of $5 is due at time of registration. Registration required.

Guided Meditation with Om Johari: 1 p.m., Aug. 3. Experience the stress-relieving benefits of meditation during this weekly hour of meditation. No registration required.

Library Board of Trustees Workshop: 7:15 p.m. Aug. 3, a monthly workshop meeting to review Library business and pending issues. Open to the public.

Chasing Zebras: 7 p.m., Aug. 4. Author Barbara Barnett, who wrote the book Chasing Zebras: The Unofficial Guide to House, M.D., based on the TV show “House,” presents a program and book signing of her book. Chasing Zebras is an intelligent look at one of television’s most popular shows. Registration required.

Computer Instruction: Personal e-mail Account Set-up Basics: 10 a.m., Aug. 4. this hands-on class will help establish an e-mail address, password and security questions, and then show how to send and receive e-mail. Registration 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 helps children cope with grief and fears by using the fictional story as a tool in schools throughout the Chicago area. Families are welcome, but program is most appropriate for children in kindergarten through grade 3. Registration required.

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 kingswoodpreschool.org

Yoga for Seniors is offered at the Wheeling Senior Center to improve balance, mind-body relaxation, stretching etc. . Ongoing classes. (847) 459-2670.

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 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. 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. 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 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 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 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 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.

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