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Updated: March 3, 2012 8:20AM

Deadline for calendar items is 10 days in advance of the desired publication date. Send information on clubs, lectures, community events, religious events, reunions, support groups and singles to: Community Calendar, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026; fax to (847) 486-7451 or e-mail to glenview@pioneerlocal.com.

The Chicago Botanic Garden

The following events will take place at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road in Glencoe. For more information call (847) 835-5440 or visit www.chicagobotanic.org.

Registration for the 2012 summer day camp programs has begun. In addition to the Chicago Botanic Garden’s weeklong summer day camp, Camp CBG now offers full-day camps (from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.) for two weeks for children ages 6-9. Parents who register their children by Feb. 29 will receive a $5 per camp “Early Bloomer” discount. Among the camps offered are My First Camp 2 & 3; Green Sprouts; Green Thumbs; Explorer; Adventurers; Leaders in Training; Yoga Bash; and Discover Dance.

Camp CBG provides exciting and enriching learning experiences for children ages 2-12. The Garden offers weeklong camps with morning, afternoon, and all-day options from June 18 to Aug. 17. Online registration is open through June.

The exhibition Treewhispers will be on display from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. through April 8 in the Joutras Gallery. Visit www.treewhispers.com.

Weekend Family Classes for children ages 4-10 accompanied by an adult, will take place from 9:30-11 a.m. or from 1-2:30 p.m. Feb. 4, 18 and 25. Each class is $22 per child and Garden Plus members receive a 20 percent discount. Accompanying adults are free. Registration is required at least one week in advance.

Introduction to Design Principles will take place from 7-9 p.m. Feb. 7. The cost is $29 for members and $37 for nonmembers.

“Know Maintenance” Perennial Gardens will be discussed from 1-3 p.m. Feb. 8. The cost is $29 for members and $37 for nonmembers.

Glass Jar Terrarium Workshop will take place from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 9. The cost is $49 for members and $62 for nonmembers.

Pop-Up Flowers of the Midwest: Intermediate will take place from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 10. The cost is $89 for members and $110 for nonmembers.

Building a Raised Bed will be discussed from 1-2:30 p.m. Feb. 11. The cost is $24 for members and $30 for nonmembers.

Fruit Trees for the Beginner will take place from 9:30-noon Feb. 11. The cost is $36 for members and $45 for nonmembers.

From the Nursery Yard to Your Yard will be discussed from 1-4 p.m. Feb. 11. The cost is $59 for members and $74 for nonmembers.

Foundation Planting Design will be discussed from 7-9 p.m. Feb. 14. The cost is $29 for members and $37 for nonmembers.

Structures for the Residential Garden will be discussed from 10-11:30 a.m. Feb. 16. The cost is $24 for members and $30 for nonmembers.

The Mystique of Landscape Lighting will be discussed form 10 a.m.-noon Feb. 17. The cost is 29 for members and $37 for nonmembers.

Plans from Cuttings will be discussed from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Feb. 18. The cost is $29 for members and $37 for nonmembers.

Beginning Beekeeping Workshop will take place from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 18. The cost is $59 for members and $74 for nonmembers.

De-mystifying Heirloom Gardening: Lecture and Seed Swap will take place with a lecture and book signing from 2-3 p.m. and the seed swap and demonstrations from 3-5 p.m. Feb. 26 in the Fairchild Room of the Alsdorf Auditorium. Diane Ott Whealy will be signing copies of her new book, Gathering, Memoir of a Seed Saver.

Front Yard Design will be discussed from 7-9 p.m. Feb. 21. The cost is $29 for members and $37 for nonmembers.

Deciduous Trees in Winter will be discussed from 1-4 p.m. Feb. 22. The cost is $49 for members and $62 for nonmembers.

Brambles and Berries for Beginners will take place from 9:30 a.m.-noon Feb. 25. The cost is $36 for members and $45 for nonmembers.

Urban Composting will be discussed from 1-3 p.m. Feb. 25. The cost is $29 for members and $37 for nonmembers.

Harry Potter’s Herbology: Medieval and Renaissance Botany at Hogwarts will be discussed at 11 a.m.-noon Feb. 25. The cost is $15 for members and $19 for nonmembers.

Backyard Design will be discussed from 7-9 p.m. Feb. 28. The cost is $29 for members and $37 for nonmembers.

Clubs

Glenview Gardeners will have a presentation titled “Basic Care of Orchids! They’re Easy!” at their Feb. 14 meeting, 7 p.m. in the Community Room of the Glenview Police Department, 2500 East Lake Ave., Glenview. Don White, owner of Anything Orchids, Frankfort, Ill. will be the speaker. He will demonstrate the ease in growing and

caring for these beautiful plants. Orchids will be available for purchase. Glenview Gardeners is an area garden club open to both men and women. Guests are welcome. For further information call (847) 724-2286 , email: ggardeners@gmail.com or visit www.glenviewgardeners.org.

Haiku Society of America will meet to share and critique participants’ poems from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 11 at The Winnetka Public Library, 768 Oak St., Winnetka. The meeting is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is required. Contact Charlotte Digregorio at (847) 881-2664.

Illinois Quilter, Inc. will meet at 6:45 p.m. tonight (Feb. 2) at Beth Hillel Congregation Bnai Emunah, 3220 Big Tree Lane, Wilmette. Guests are welcome. The speaker will be Frieda Anderson discussing “To Dye For.” The fee is $5. Workshops will be “Free Motion Machine Quilting” Feb. 3 and “Flooded with Color,” a dye class, Feb. 4. E-mail workshops@illinoisquiltersinc.org.

Alliance Française du North Shore will offer “Café Conversation” in French from 10-11 a.m. today (Feb. 2) at Panera, 1199 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. Membership is not required and the meeting is open to all fluency levels. The group will feature a lecture by Jean-François Rochard, Deputy Cultural Attaché at the Cultural Service of the Consulate General of France in Chicago at 1 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave. Refreshments and socializing in French will follow. The event is free to members and $10 for nonmembers, cash at the door. Visit http://alliancefn.wlkcommunity.com or e-mail alliancefn@yahoo.com.

Community

The Cancer Wellness Center, 215 Revere Drive, Northbrook, offers free programs, including: Physician lectures, complementary education, meditation, yoga, stress reduction, writing workshop, massage, acupuncture, reflexology and personal training sessions, to anyone impacted by cancer, including those with a diagnosis, their family members and

Shop, eat, drink and dance the night away 7-10 p.m. Feb. 10 at Grossinger City Autoplex, 1530 N. Dayton, Chicago while supporting programs provided by Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter in Glenview. Tickets are $50. A percentage of all art sales from the evening will be donated to Midwest CareCenter. For information or to register, call Linda Rockwell (847) 556-1778 or visit www.carecenter.org/UrbanArtParty.

Heart of Glenview presents “Dancing with the Hearts”, food tasting and movies, 5:30-9 p.m. Feb. 6 at Regal Glen 10 Cinemas, 1850 Tower Drive, Glenview. Tastings from 40 restaurants. Ticket price $40. Order online at clearbrook.org and to view participating restaurants. Contact Alla (847) 385-5009 o aioffe@clearbrook.org. Proceeds directly benefit Clearbrook (creating opportunities for people with disabilities).

The Sidney and Frances Avner Torah Learning Center of Northbrook hosts former FBI Agent, Phil Oretsky, who will speak on, “The Israeli Nuclear Program: A Secret Under a Thin Veil.” at 5 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Torah

Learning Center of Northbrook, 2548 Jasper Court, Northbrook (The corner of Willow and Landwehr; in the Northbrook Community Synagogue Building). Oretsky, worked on counter-terrorism matters for the FBI among other assignments and currently teaches International Terrorism and Homeland Security classes at Chicago area community colleges. Cost $10 in advance; $15 at the door. Go to torahlearningcenter.com or call (847) 272-7255 for tickets.

The University of St. Francis offers programs designed for adult students. Learn more about University of St. Francis programs at an information meeting 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 8 at Glenbrook Hospital, 2100 Pfingsten Road, Glenview in the cafeteria. Bachelor of science degree-completion programs are offered in nursing, health care leadership management and organizational leadership. For more information call (800) 735-7500 or visit www.stfrancis.edu.

Gates of Learning Preschool at North Shore Congregation Israel will present a puppet show and hands-on puppet workshop with puppeteer and storyteller Marilyn Price from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at 1185 Sheridan Road, Glencoe. The cost is $8 per child and $10 per adult in advance and $10 per child and $15 per adult at the door. Bake sale items and drinks will also be available for purchase. Contact Ellen Grossman at (847) 835- 0724 or elleng@nsci.org.

Library

The following programs are offered at the Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road. Call (847) 729-7500:

Library Highlights

Talent Rising Concert Series — Funk in the Trunk: 20,000 Leagues Under the Beat — 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3. The lively style of this innovative band is influenced by the latest rhythms out of Paris, as well as rock, jazz, blues, soul, reggae, and even Middle Eastern, Latin, and African sounds. The music fuses together in an innovative, energetic, fun performance that will have you swaying to the spirited beat. Please register at glenviewpl.org/registration.htm, call (847) 729-7500, ext. 7600, or visit the Reader Services Desk

Love Your Library: Winter Reading Program – through March 4. Love your Library? Love to read? What better way to warm your heart (and mind) than by reading a good book. Complete four books of your choice in six weeks to receive a specially selected prize for finishing and an entry in the grand prize raffle. Open to Glenview Library adult and teen card holders. Sign up at the Reader Services Desk.

Toddlertime registration (2-year-olds) — Feb. 6-12. Register for Feb. 21-March 23 sessions. Session choices are 9:30-10 a.m. or 10:30-11 a.m. Tuesdays; or 9:30-10 a.m. or 10:30-11 a.m. Fridays. Librarians bring favorite stories to life with puppets, props, and more. Parent or caregiver must be present. Please register at glenviewpl.org/storytime.htm, the Youth Services Desk, or call (847) 729-7500, ext. 7900. After registration closes on Feb. 12, please call Youth Services to check if there are available slots for this popular program.

Art in the Library

Cityscapes: Portraits of the Second City by Audrey McCartney Barrett, Glenview Resident — through Feb. 28. Cityscapes captures the vitality of Chicago’s neighborhoods and street life. Beginning with photographs, Barrett creates a montage of the very essence and character of a street scene. Audrey then challenges herself to capture the energy, rhythm, and emotional feeling of a place, as well as intriguing architectural forms and embellished facades. A self-taught artist, Glenview Art League member, and multiple award-winner, Barrett’s hope is to engage the viewer and share a moment of connection with her art and Chicago.

Adult Enrichment

Unless otherwise note, register at glenviewpl.org/registration.htm, call (847) 729-7500, ext. 7600 or visit the Reader Services Desk.

Lyric Opera of Chicago Lecture Series — 7 p.m. tonight (Feb. 2). Indulge your passion for opera. Tales of intrigue, love, and death from the 2011-12 Lyric Opera season. Show Boat by Jerome Kern is the February selection. Moderated by Lyric Opera docents.

Crazy About Cakes — 7 p.m. Feb. 7. Valentine’s Day and other special occasions often include celebration cakes, straight from the heart and infused with loving memories. Amy Alessio, popular food blogger and vintage cook book collector, will treat you to the history of special cakes including red velvet, carrot, beloved brand name favorites, and styles of wedding cakes. You will leave with new recipes and some delicious free tastes.

Adult Drop-In Chess Club — 7 p.m. Feb. 16. Enjoy the camaraderie of fellow chess players in a casual learning environment. Whether you are a novice or an expert, join volunteer chess instructor Steve Levenson for a lively evening of chess. Challenge yourself!

Canyon Calls: The Love of Place — 7 p.m. Feb. 21. Adventurer and author Mike Just will take you into the heart and soul of the Grand Canyon through his collection of short stories, Canyon Calls. Whether you are thinking of a Grand Canyon vacation, are a hiker/camper, or an armchair explorer, come along for an unforgettable journey to a Grand Canyon haunted by ghosts, ravaged by storms, simmering with romance, and filled with laughter. Book sale & signing.

Mollie’s War: For the Love of Country — 7 p.m. Feb. 28. Hear the story of an average American woman who became a WAC (Women’s Army Corps) during World War II, placing herself in ongoing peril. Journeying to war-torn Europe to serve her country, WAC enlistee Mollie Weinstein Schaffer experienced the adventures of a lifetime. As told by her daughter and editor Cynthia Schaffer, Mollie’s War documents the human side of life during the war — a life that alternates between fear and romance, exhaustion, and leisure. Book sale & signing.

GlenViewings film series — Bill Cunningham New York (84min/NR/2010) — 2 and 6:30 p.m. Feb. 17. Bill Cunningham, fabled New York Times Style section photographer, is driven by a passion for people and what they wear. In celebration of his 80th birthday and his prodigious body of work, this charming documentary captures Cunningham’s modesty, grace, and unquenchable ardor for the human landscape of New York City. The final selection in the Passion Pursued winter films series. Resource guides provided; casual discussion following the film. Just drop in.

Health, Fitness & Sports

Unless otherwise noted, register at glenviewpl.org/registration.htm, call (847) 729-7500, ext. 7600, or visit the Reader Services Desk.

Library Links Winter Golf Clinic: Chip Shot — 1-2 p.m. Feb. 4; Putting — 2-3 p.m. Feb. 11. Open to beginning youth & adult golfers (ages 12 & up). Limit 30 participants. Show off on the links this spring with new skills learned at this special clinic. Teaching professional Michael Stone of the Glenview Park Golf Club is offering a group lessons at the library. It is important to have a set-up that is fundamentally sound and correct. Learn about the full swing set-up and what to do when a ball is hit out-of-bounds. Join in the fun and learn proper fundamentals. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Golf equipment provided. For further information on this three-session series, visit glenviewpl.org/healthfitnessandsports.htm. Take one session or sign up for both.

GlEnergy — Exploring the Senior Lifestyle: Medicare Made Easy — 1-2 p.m. Feb. 3. Jean Cleland, licensed social worker, North Shore Senior Center Health Insurance program coordinator, will discuss Medicare changes for 2012. A wonderful opportunity for those new to Medicare, as well as Medicare veterans, to gain a greater understanding of their benefits. Q & A session will follow the presentation.

Drums! — 11 a.m.-noon, Feb. 8. It’s fun! It’s different! It’s a workout like none other for all adult fitness levels. Move to songs you know and love. Use drum rhythms to train the whole body and mind. Condition the cardio-vascular system, core, and mind through rhythm, movement, and creative expression. Taught by a Glenview Park District instructor. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Limit 30 participants.

Adult Book Discussion Groups

Book selections are available at the Reader Services Desk one month prior to meetings. New members are always welcome; just drop in.

Page Turners — 1 p.m. Feb. 6. The February selection is Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand by Helen Simonson. Meets monthly.

Readers Circle — 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13. The February selection is Room by Emma Donoghue. Meets monthly.

All Things Spanish — 7 p.m. Feb. 15. Join Spanish speakers, native and non-native alike, to share love of Hispanic culture-literature, film, and more. Meets monthly.

Genealogy

Register at the Reference Services Desk or (847) 729-7500, ext. 7700.

Genealogy First Tuesdays — 6-8:30 p.m. Feb. 7. Genealogy First Tuesdays is designed to introduce genealogy enthusiasts, at any level of experience, to new techniques for discovering their family history. Meetings allow participants to explore topics and tools in genealogy, including books, library databases, and websites. Share tips and tricks with others in a relaxed environment. Glenview Library card not required to register.

Newspaper Records for Genealogy — 10-11:30 a.m. Feb. 16. How to find your ancestors in newspapers, and how to find the newspapers. Glenview Library card is required for this computer workshop.

Computer Workshops

Registration required unless otherwise noted. Glenview Public Library cardholders only. Visit or call the Reference Services Desk at (847 729-7500, ext. 7700 to register.

Beyond Google Group ­— 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 6. Internet savvy is just a click away. Explore the latest Internet developments and search techniques. Your questions direct the discussion. New members welcome, Glenview Library card not required. Just Drop-In.

Mouse Skills — 10-11:30 a.m. Feb. 7. Introduction to basic skills needed to use the Internet effectively.

Files & Folders — 2-3:30 p.m. Feb. 8. Learn file organization and storage.

Travel Planning Online — 2-3:30 p.m. Feb. 9. Explore vacation destinations, packages, and cruises. Learn how to purchase airline tickets online.

eReader Drop-In Sessions — 2-3 p.m. Feb. 6. One-to-one sessions. Learn how to download an eBook to your eReader. First-come, first-served.

Introduction to MyMediaMall — 2-3:30 p.m. Feb. 16. Discover the library’s collection of free downloadable eBooks and Audiobooks. Learn how to download eBooks to a computer and eReader. Time will be allotted for questions and answers.

Special Adult Services

Free Adult Literacy Classes —9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays through May 10. Conducted by Oakton Community College. A unique opportunity to improve English reading and writing skills. For adults whose first language is not English, with beginning to intermediate skills. Call (847) 635-1426 for details.

For Teens

Gamer’s Paradise — 5-9 p.m. Feb. 10. Play with the Library’s Nintendo Wii, XBox360, Playstation 3, and game collection. Big screens and boomchairs make this a gamer’s paradise. Pizza and pop included. Ages 13-18. Register by Feb. 9. Please register at glenviewpl.org/registration.htm, call (847) 729-7500, ext. 7600, or visit the Reader Services Desk.

Chocolate Dipped Pretzels — 2-3 p.m. Feb. 11. Make a tasty treat for yourself or your sweetheart just in time for Valentine’s Day. Pretzel rods and dipping chocolate with sprinkles and other edible decorations. Ages 13-18. Register by Feb. 9; limit 20 participants.

For Children and Families

Unless otherwise noted, registration required at (847) 729-7500, ext. 7900, the Youth Services Desk, or glenviewpl.org/registration.htm.

Project Valentine: Decorate valentines for hospitalized veterans and soldiers overseas. Valentines are collected as part of the national effort, Valentines for Vets. Schools, churches, scout groups, and clubs are encouraged to participate. Drop off valentines at the Youth Services Desk by Feb. 3.

Drop-In Chess Club (up to grade 8) — 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 3. Volunteer chess instructor Steve Levenson lends his excellent instruction and advice. Bring your own chess set if possible. Children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by a parent.

Flight-to-Fun Kids Club (ages 2-6) — 10:30-11:30 a.m. Feb. 4 at The Glen Town Center, 2651 Navy Blvd., Glenview. The Coldest Places on Earth with Extraordinary Kids, Inc. and Miss Silvia’s Storytime and more. Stop by the Youth Services Desk for a membership card. Just drop in.

Baby Signs (ages 9-24 months) — 11 a.m.-noon, Feb. 11. Sign language classes designed to enable parents and their babies to learn signs in a relaxed, supportive, and entertaining atmosphere. Each class will introduce new vocabulary, songs, and play activities around a theme. Presented by Jamie Stevens, ASL interpreter and independent certified instructor. Just drop in.

ArtsPower’s Production Are You My Mother? The Musical — 2-3 p.m. Feb. 12. Location: The Glen Town Center, 2651 Navy Blvd., Glenview. With the help of Dog, Cat, and Hen, Baby Bird sets out in search of Mother Bird in this colorful musical adventure based on P.D. Eastman’s whimsical and well-loved picture book. Required registration at theglentowncenter.com.

Romp & Rhyme (ages 12-24 months) — 11 a.m.-noon, Feb. 18. A special library time to play and share rhymes, stories, and songs. Parent or caregiver must be present. Just drop in.

Parks

“Summer in February” Glenview Park District Outdoor Pool Pass Sale through Feb. 29. “Summer in February” resident rates are $75 for an individual and $45 for each additional family member. Nanny and Senior rates are also available. Outdoor pool passes provide season-long admission to Flick Pool, 3600 Glenview Road, and Roosevelt Pool, 2239 Fir St. Purchase or renew your outdoor pool passes throughout the month of February at Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave., or online at the Glenview Park District website, glenviewparks.org. For further details, call (847) 724-5670.

The Glenview Park District Spring 2012 Brochure will be mailed Feb. 4 to all Park District residents. The brochure includes information on spring recreation programs in sports, arts, fitness and special interests, as well as information on programs at The Grove, Air Station Prairie, Wagner Farm, Glenview Ice Center, Tennis Club and Golf Clubs. Online registration is available for many Glenview Park District programs by visiting glenviewparks.org. Click Online Registration to get started. Registration can also be done in person, by mail and via fax. Call (847) 724-5670 for information.

Outdoor Sledding & Skating at Glenview Park District Parks. When snow and colder temperatures arrive, hop on your sled, lace up your skates and head on over to one of these neighborhood parks for some outdoor frosty fun!

Sledding: Flick Park, 3600 Glenview Road; Johns Park, 2101 Central Road.

Outdoor Ice Skating: Flick Park, 3600 Glenview Road; Johns Park, 2101 Central Road; Roosevelt Park, 2200 Grove St.; NEW! Cole Park, 1031 Kenilworth Lane.

With the exception of Cole Park, all sled hills and ice skating rinks are lighted for evening activities and close nightly at 10 p.m. Signs will be posted at each park’s entrance daily and on the Park District website at glenviewparks.org notifying whether the rinks/hills are open or closed. Or call the outdoor sledding/skating hotline (847) 724-3337 after 10:30 a.m. for updated conditions. Note: there are no supervision or warming facilities at any location.

If it is a little too brisk to skate outside, head over to the Glenview Ice Center, 1851 Landwehr Road, for one of the daily open public skating sessions. Open skate is offered from noon to 2 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday and Thursday; 1:30 to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; and 8:15 to 10 p.m. Friday. Admission is $6.50 weekdays and weekends and $7.50 Friday nights and holidays. Children ages 5 and under skate free when skating with an adult. Skate rental are available for $4.50.

Escape” the cold. Register now for the Glenview Park District’s Summer 2012 Camps. General registration is under way. New additions to this year’s camp offerings include Before and After Camp Care so that families can extend their child’s camp day; a lunch delivery service option available for select camps, so families don’t have to worry about packing a lunch; a cutting-edge total athletic training Junior Golf Camp at Glenview National 9 Golf Club; and Glenbrook South High School science and engineering camps. Register online at glenviewparks.org, in person at Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave., by mail or via fax to (847) 657-6231. Many camps begin the week of June 11.

Wagner Farm

Registration for programs at Wagner Farm is going on now at Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave., or online at glenviewparks.org. Call (847) 657-1506 for details.

Historic Wagner Farm, 1510 Wagner Road, provides a unique opportunity for families to learn about our farming heritage and experience first hand “the way things used to be.” The Heritage Center and grounds are open daily. Stop by 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Saturday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sunday. The Heritage Center features interactive stations, milking parlor, greenhouse, authentic 1930’s store and museum store.

Park Center

Registration for programs at Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave., is going on now at the center or online at glenviewparks.org. Call (847) 299-6096 for details.

The Hangout! Grades 6-8, 3:30-6 p.m. Feb. 3. Stash the books, ditch the backpack & get over to Park Center right after school to kick it with your friends. We’ll get things rolling at 3:30 p.m. with Open Gym in the Main Gym, available until 6 p.m. Join a pick-up basketball game or practice your lay ups and jump shots. Not into basketball? No problem! Meet up with your friends to hang out in the Lakeview Room starting at 3:30 p.m. We’ll have pizza, music and good times! Fee: Just $5 for both activities. No Registration necessary — pay at the door when you get there!

“Kiddie Gras,” A Mardi Gras Family Event, 4-6 p.m. Feb. 4. Come to Park Center for a family-friendly Mardi Gras celebration for ages 3 and up that includes games, crafts, music and a bounce house. Enjoy a Cajun-friendly meal of chicken, macaroni, muffins, salad and more plus a mini balloon drop to end the evening. Advance registration required. The fee per person for park district residents is $8 for children/$6 for adults and $10/$7.50 for nonresidents.

Mystical Magic, a magic class for kids, 5:15-6:10 p.m. Feb. 7 at Park Center. Learn tricks using ropes, cards, coins, mind reading and more from professional magician Gary Kantor, and amaze your family and friends. For ages 5-12. Advance registration required and all materials provided. The fee is $20 for park district residents and $25 for nonresidents.

Creative Cooking with Everyday Gourmet 7-9:30 p.m. Feb. 7. Learn the secret to making the best pastry and pizza dough from scratch in this hands-on cooking class held in Park Center’s catering kitchen. Don’t forget containers to take home your delicious creations. For ages 18 and older. The fee is $50 for park district residents and $62.50 for nonresidents. Registration deadline is Feb. 3.

Digital Cameras I, a four-week program for adults from 1-3 p.m. beginning Feb. 10 at Park Center. Discover the secrets of taking quality digital pictures, how to transfer pictures to a computer, organize photos and save backup copies to a CD. The class also covers some basic digital editing techniques and making prints of your pictures. Great for the novice/first time digital camera user! Please bring your digital camera and equipment to class. Advance registration required. The fee is $120 for park district residents and $150 for nonresidents. For more information call the Glenview Senior Center at (847) 724-4793.

Registration is going on now for Park Center’s Annual Princess Ball. It will be a night to remember for you and your little princess. The annual royal ball for girls, ages 4-12 years, and their special dates, will be held 6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 24 or 5:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 25 at Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave. Lovely gowns, music, dancing and refreshments will enhance the magical atmosphere. Registration is going on now online at glenviewparks.org or at Park Center. The cost for residents is $23/person. Nonresidents are $25/person. Call (847) 724-5670 for further details.

Warm Water Strength and Stretch. Borrow moves from yoga and tai chi and strengthen and stretch in the warm water. Perfect for those with muscle soreness, arthritis, back or joint pain or post physical therapy continuation. The six-week course takes place at Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave., from 5:10 to 5:55 p.m. beginning Feb. 14, or Feb. 16. Fee is $80 for ages 18 and older.

Girls 2012 Spring Softball Registration under way. Early bird registration ends Feb. 6 for girls softball leagues offered through the Park District for third- through eighth-graders and for first- and second-graders. The final registration deadline is March 5 for both leagues, which begin in April. Call (224) 521-2560 for more information.

Baby-sitting Clinic — Learn how to be the safest and most dependable baby-sitter on your block. This course provides teens ages 11 to 15 with leadership skills and knowledge necessary for basic child and infant care and first aid. The three-session classes — Feb. 11, 18 and 25 — at Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave., begin promptly at 1:30 p.m. and end at 5 p.m. Fee is $108. Call (847) 724-5670 for more information.

Activities and events at the Glenview Ice Center, 1851 Landwehr Road, Glenview. Registration for programs at the Glenview Ice Center is going on now at Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave., or online at glenviewparks.org. Call (847) 724-2800 for details.

Open hockey “Rat Time” 12:15-2 p.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays. The Glenview Ice Center sets aside one hour and 45 minutes for pick up hockey games. Players must be at least 18 years old and wear full equipment to participate. Admission: $9 or buy a 10-time Rat pass for $80. Goalies play for free!

The Grove

Registration for programs at the Grove is going on now at Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave., or online at glenviewparks.org. Call (847) 299-6096.

The Grove’s Natural Science Classroom is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at 1421 Milwaukee Ave.

The Natural Science classroom features hawks and owls as the theme in February. Individuals and families are welcome to discover nature through science equipment, environmental displays, touching tanks, etc.

Get Hooked on Hooking, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 4. Re-discover the craft of hand hooking rugs, the sister art of quilting, using strips of wool fabrics and a crochet style hook to create a beautiful accent piece. Recommended for ages 16 and up. Advance registration required. The fee is $35 for park district residents and $43.75 for nonresidents.

Bear Facts program for children ages 4-6 and an adult, 10-11 a.m. Feb. 18. Follow bear tracks, feel a bearskin rug and touch some real bear claws and teeth! Advance registration required. The fee is $12 per resident adult-child pair.

Prairie/Tyner Center

The Tyner Interpretive Center, 2400 Compass Road, is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays in February. Exterior exhibits and walking trails through the prairies are open to the public daily from sunrise to sunset. Registration for programs is going on now at Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave., or online at glenviewparks.org. Call (847) 299-6096.

Restoration Work Day — Sponsored by the North Branch Restoration Project, seasonal activities include brush cutting, weed removal and seed collection from 9 a.m. to noon on Feb. 4. Meet at the Tyner Interpretive Center. For more information, go online to northbranchrestoration.org.

Religion

The following events are being sponsored by St. Philip Lutheran Church, 1609 Pfingsten Road, Glenview (847) 998-1946 www.stphilip.info: There will be a pancake breakfast from 7:15-8:15 a.m. the first Sunday of each month sponsored by St. Philip’s Men’s Group with a free-will donation; “Mom’s Day Out” to provide mothers with some time for themselves takes place 8:30-11:30 a.m. on Mondays for children ages 2-5. Call Bonnie (847) 998-1793. There is a monthly fee charged.

The Grace of Purpose at 18 or 80: Dreaming God’s Dream for You, Ignatian spirituality, presented by Fr. Patrick McGrath, president of Loyola Academy, Wilmette. This is a lecture/workshop in the “Taste the Grace” Series, taking place from noon-1:30 p.m. on Feb. 12 at St. Catherine Laboure, 3535 Thornwood, Glenview. There is no charge and there will be refreshments and a book table. Questions call (847) 998-4704.

Seniors

The following activities sponsored by the Glenview Park District Senior Center are held in the east wing of Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave., unless otherwise indicated. The Senior Center is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (847) 724-4793.

FRIDAY

11 a.m.: Men’s Roundtable (until noon). This men’s group discusses current events, shares stories and camaraderie (Senior Center Game Room)

noon: Pinochle

1 p.m.: Chess

MONDAY

9:30 a.m.: Cribbage play (until 11:30 a.m.); First Monday, Life-saving tips, Lakeview Room

11 a.m.: Poker (until 4:30 p.m.)

1 p.m.: Woodcarving in the craft room. (until 3 p.m.) Members do carvings of their choice. New members can learn from experienced members.

TUESDAY

9 a.m.: Crafts/Charity Work (until noon)

10 a.m.: Investment Club

10:30 a.m.: Advanced Mah Johngg — $5 weekly fee (until 3:30 p.m.)

11:45 a.m.: Duplicate Bridge (until 3:30 p.m. Sr. Center membership required)

noon: Drop-in Bridge (until 3 p.m., 50-cent fee, no partner needed, Sr. Center membership required); Pinochle $1 fee (until 3 p.m.); Rummikub (until 3 p.m.)

WEDNESDAY

9:30 a.m.: Gin Rummy (until 11:30 a.m.)

10 a.m.: Individuals & Issues. General and Mrs. Grant. Lakeview Room

10:30 a.m.: Intergenerational Improv. Walk to Attea Middle School for “Act Up at Attea” and lunch.

11 a.m.: Poker (until 4:30 p.m.); Camera Club (until noon)

noon: Pinochle (until 4 p.m.)

1 p.m.: Woodcarving (until 3 p.m.); Northshore presents, Atrial Fibrillation, Room 108A; Rules of the road, open to 55 years and older

THURSDAY

10 a.m.: Chorus

11 a.m.: Blood pressure checks (until noon)

11:30 a.m.: Drop-in Bridge (50-cent fee, until 3 p.m., no partner needed, Senior Center membership required)

noon: Canasta, Room 108A; and Poker (until 4:30 p.m.)

Coming up at the Glenview Senior Center

Registration is required for the following activities and is going on now at the Senior Center Desk located in the east wing of Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave. call (847) 724-4793 for information.

Senior Center Trip: Blue Man Group, Briar Street Theater, Feb. 18. The Blue Man Group blends a unique combination of music, comedy and theatrics that will engage and amaze you. Please note there is no dining on this trip, the price is for the show only. The Senior Center bus departs at 2:30 p.m. and returns approximately 7 p.m. Cost: $75/person for Senior Center members. Limited availability — Register early.

Fellowship Luncheon hosted by St. Peter & Paul, at noon Feb. 20. Cost: $7/person. The lunch will be followed by entertainment in the Lakeview Room at Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave. Advance reservations required. Sign up at the Senior Desk.

Support

Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter grief support groups meet for eight weeks and are offered at no charge to the general public. Call (847) 556-1777 to register. Registration deadline is four business days before the start date of each group. Learn more about these grief support groups at www.carecenter.org/groupsupport.

The schedule for Winter & Spring 2012 at 2050 Claire Court, Glenview includes:

Hope & Healing: Adult Loss, 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 9-March 29; 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays, May 9-June 27

First Light: Spouse/Partner Loss, 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 8-March 28; 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays, May 10-June 28

Families with Children, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 8-March 28, RSVP (847) 556-1999

Drop-in Group, 10:30 a.m.-noon, 1st and 3rd Friday of each month.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness, Cook County North Suburban Chapter will offer the Family-to-Family education program for families of persons dealing with serious mental illness from 9-11:30 a.m. Saturdays, Feb. 4-April 21 at the Evanston Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave., Evanston. Call (847) 716-2252 to register.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness, Cook County North Suburban, will hold a Family Support Group for families of adults coping with mental illness from 7-8:30 a.m. Feb. 9, March 8 and the second Thursday of each month thereafter at Highland Park Hospital, 777 Park Avenue West, Room 1 A, Highland Park. Another group will meet from 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 6, March 5 and the first Monday of each month thereafter at the Knox Building, Skokie Hospital campus, 9701 N. Knox, Skokie. Registration is not required. Free parking. Call (847) 716-2252.