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Updated: March 10, 2012 8:21AM

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 week long 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 week long 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. 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.

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.

The International Brotherhood of Magicians Ring 43 will meet at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17 in the South Conference Room at Saint Francis Hospital, 355 Ridge Ave., Evanston. Members will perform effects which they have not presented for a long time. The club welcomes prospective members who are interested in magic, as well as magicians of all skill levels. Guests $5, which can be applied to membership. Contact Robert Miller (847) 272-3850, miracles@magicmiller.com. For club information www.ring43.org.

Lakeshore Ski and Sports Club will meet at 7 p.m. Feb. 15 at Goose Island Brew Pub, 1800 N. Clybourn, Chicago. For information call (708) 786-3992 or lakeshorskiandsportsclub@yahoo.com.

aAlliance Française du North Shore will offer “Café Conversations, Evening Edition” in French from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 13 at Panera, 1700 N. Sherman Ave., Evanston. Membership is not required. The meeting is open to beginning French students to fluent native speakers. Listening in French is encouraged. 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, complimentary 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

those that have lost a loved one to cancer. Call (847) 509-9595 to register or visit www.cancerwellness.org.

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.

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.

An Indoor Farmers Market, sponsored by Faith in Place, an interfaith environmental organization, will take place 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Glenview New Church, 74 Park Drive, Glenview. Shop for fresh produce (as available), cheese, meat, eggs, syrup, honey, raw fibers, vinegars, baked goods, dried herbs & fruits, milled flours, dog treats, sauces and salsas, pesto, preserves, cider, natural body products, handmade candy & ice cream. Free children’s activity table provided by the Glenview New Church School. Link cards accepted. The church is located one block west of Shermer Road, off of Glenview Road. Questions call Susan (312) 733-4640, ext. 116, or email markets@faithinplace.org. Visit www.faithinplace.org to find a full list of the Faith in Place winter markets.

The Glen Town Center presents the National Touring Production of “Are You My Mother?”, a live theatre production of the children’s book of the same name, from 2-3 p.m. Feb. 12 at The Glen Town Center, Book Market, 2651 Navy Blvd., Glenview. The production is free and open to the public. Register online at theglentowncenter.com or call (847) 724-2025.

Northbrook Citizens for Drug and Alcohol Awareness invites parents and guardians of toddlers through fifth graders to a new parenting series of classes called “Becoming A Conscious Parent — Tools & Principles for Parenting From Your Heart” presented by Lauren Bondy and Karen Jacobson. The classes will be offered in four two-hour sessions 7-9 p.m. on Tuesdays, Feb. 21, 28, March 6 and 13 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1133 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook. The classes are $65/person, which includes a parenting book and workbook. Some of the things you will learn in the classes are: Enhancing children’s self-esteem; Understanding the reasons for misbehavior, and what you can do; foster cooperation among siblings; eliminate power struggles; and feel calmer and enjoy being a parent. Registration is required and you may download the registration form at www.ncdaa.org. Questions — ncdaainfo@ncdaa.org or (847) 272-7870.

Custer’s Last Stand is now accepting arts and crafts exhibitor and food vendor applications for its 2012 festival of the arts. The fair runs 10 a.m.-9 p.m. on June 16 and 17. Custer’s Last Stand features 370 nationally acclaimed artists, craftspeople and antique dealers. It serves up food from 30 restaurateurs, showcases entertainment on three different stages, and supports a local business sidewalk sale. For an application call (847) 328-2204, email: applications@custerfair.com, write to: Custer’s Last Stand, P.O. Box 6013, Evanston IL 60204-6f013, or apply online: www.custerfair.com.

Pathways.org has been selected to be a part of the “Support Your Favorite Charity @SAKS program” sponsored by Saks Fifth Avenue. If you make a purchase at the Chicago/Michigan Avenue location, using your Saks credit card (both the main store and the men’s store) and mention Pathways.org at checkout, Pathways will receive 5% of the total purchase. This in-store event is taking place through Feb. 29. If you do not have a Saks card, you can

open a new account and get 10% off purchases on the first day you shop. Saks Fifth Avenue Locations: 700 N. Michigan Ave. — Main store; 717 N. Michigan Ave. — Men’s store. Proceeds from this event will help Pathways continue to help children reach their brightest futures.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness, Cook County North Suburban will hold a free Family to Family Education program from 9-11:30 a.m. Saturdays, Feb. 11-April 28 or May 5 at the Evanston Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave., Evanston and from 7-9:30 a.m. Wednesdays, March 7-May 30 at New Trier Northfield High School, 7 Happ Road, Northfield. The program is free but registration is required. Call (847) 716-2252.

Library

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

Library Highlights

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.

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 (84 min/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: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Business and Investing Resources— 2-3:30 p.m. Feb. 21. Investors, job seekers, and small businesses all need the information library databases provide.

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.

One-to-One Job Counseling — Feb. 15. Six 30-minute appointments are available 9 a.m.-noon. Consult with a career expert for resume help, job search strategies, and more. Counseling is available for any stage of your career. Registration required. Visit or call the Reference Services Desk at (847) 729-7500, ext. 7700.

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.

New! Topics Series Geometry: How It Relates to the Real World — 2-3 p.m., Feb. 25. College Tutors and Nannies presents the first of a new Topics Series, focusing on geometry and how it relates to the real world. An exciting opportunity for math enrichment in a relaxed environment. Grades 9-12. Register by Feb. 24; limit 40 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.

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.

Drop-In Movie — 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Feb. 20. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Call Youth Services for title.

Puppet University Workshop Putting on a Show! (grades 3 & up) — 6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 23 and 9:30 a.m.-noon, Feb. 25. Become a Puppet University Puppeteer and help put on a show. Attend two rehearsals to learn about characters, puppet manipulation, stage direction, cues, and music. Invite family and friends to see the show, 11:30 a.m. Feb. 25. Students in grades 6 & up may request service hour credits. Required registration underway.

Puppet University Performance Preschool Puppet Potpourri — 11:30 a.m.-noon Feb. 25. Enjoy a puppet show with Steve Beno, presented by Glenview Public Library’s very own Puppet University Puppeteers (grades 3 & up). Especially for families with children ages 3-6. Registration begins Feb. 11.

YMCA Preschool Art Classes (ages 3-5 with an adult) — 10-10:45 a.m. Feb. 29. The North Suburban YMCA Art Academy provides experiences for preschoolers to create art. Parent or caregiver must be present. Glenview Library cardholders only. Required registration underway.

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 Guide was recently mailed to all Park District residents. It’s filled with information on spring programs and events, preschool registration for the 2012-13 school year, the Summer in February outdoor Pool Pass sale and the upcoming golf season. Resident priority registration begins Feb. 9. General registration for spring programs begins Feb. 20. 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. If winter weather cooperates, head 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.

Register now for the Glenview Park District’s Summer 2012 Camps. Happy campers spend their summer at a Glenview Park District Summer Camp! 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.

Crafty Calves. Youngsters, ages 3-5 years, and an adult can learn about our farm animals, then make a special animal craft about each one at this monthly program, next offered from 10:30-11:30 a.m., Feb. 22. February’s featured animal is the pig. Advance registration required. The fee is $5.75 per participant for Park District residents and $7.19 for nonresidents. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult.

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.

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 from 5:10 to 5:55 p.m. beginning Feb. 14, or Feb. 16. Fee is $80 for ages 18 and older.

Park Center Preschool Registration for the 2012-13 school year is going on now. Pick up a preschool registration packet at the front desk of Park Center. Resident/nonresident registration is first-come, first-served, and open enrollment will be ongoing until classes fill. Two- to five-day programs are available for children ages 2-4. For more information call (847) 724-5670.

Annual Antique and Collectible Sale is Feb. 12. Find a treasure trove of unique items sure to bring back childhood memories or add to any hobbyist’s collection! Doors open at noon to early shoppers for a fee of $5. No fee will be charged to shoppers who attend from 1 to 2:30 p.m. For more information, contact the Glenview Senior Center at (847) 724-4793.

Comfort Food. Learn to make popular, stick-to-the-ribs creations in this creative cooking class offered from 7-9:30 p.m., Feb. 21, at Park Center. Fee is $50/$62.50 (R/NR) per person. Registration deadline: Feb. 17.Play in the Clay with Park Center Ceramics Classes. Discover your “inner artist” in an upcoming ceramics workshop. Try a two-week Ceramics Sampler class 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 18 and 25. Fee is $42/$52.50 (R/NR) per person. Bring a friend to Adult Fun Friday Ceramics 7-10 p.m., Feb. 17. Fee is $27/$33.75 (R/NR) per person. Kids and parents are welcome at Fun Friday Ceramics 6-9 p.m., Feb. 24. Fee is $27/$33.75 (R/NR) per person.

Tae Kwon Do. Little Ninjas learn confidence, discipline, safety and wellness in a modified curriculum that challenges them physically and mentally. Classes for beginners, ages 4-7, are offered 6-6:30 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 17 through March 24, and 10-10:30 a.m. Saturdays, Feb. 18 through March 24. Intermediate classes for ages 4-11, are offered 6:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 17 through March 23, and 10:45-11:15 a.m. Saturdays, Feb. 18 through March 24. Call (847) 724-5670 for program fees.

Winter Group Golf Lessons. Keep your game in tiptop shape even if the ground is snow covered or mushy. This five-week session is geared toward beginning and intermediate golfers. Classes are 10-11 a.m. Sundays from Feb. 19 through March 18 at Park Center. Fee is $129/person for residents and nonresidents.

Special Family Swim Hours on President’s Day at Splash Landings. Even when the thermometer dips, you can still grab your swimsuit and head on over to Splash Landings, 2400 Chestnut Ave., for some indoor swimming fun. Special lap swim hours are 5:30-11 a.m. and special Family Swim hours are from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. on President’s Day, Feb. 20. Daily admission is just $6.

School’s Off Chess Camp for grades 1-6. Match your “mental muscles” against those of your opponents plus afternoon swimming at Splash Landings. School’s Out Chess Camp meets at Park Center 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on President’s Day, Feb. 20. Full-day and half-day sessions are available. Fee: $45/full day, $25/half day for residents. Register online at glenviewparks.org or in person at Park Center. Call (847) 724-5670 for more information.

Masters Swim Workouts. Get coaching from a triathlon expert and increase your effectiveness and comfort in the water with this 1000-2500 yard adult swim workout that includes technique drills and interval sets. Sessions are 7:45-9 p.m. Mondays, Feb. 20 through March 26, or 6-7:15 a.m. Saturdays, Feb. 25 through March 31. Fee is $105/$132 (R/NR) per person for the entire 6-week session or pay as you go for $26/$31 (R/NR) per class.

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!

Spring Hockey Registration. Resident/nonresident registration begins Feb. 9. The 10-week session of development hockey runs Feb. 28 through May 13. Spring hockey clinics and leagues for youth and adults begin the week of March 19. Find a complete schedule of spring hockey programs at glenviewicecenter.org. Register online at glenviewparks.org, in person at the Glenview Ice Center or at Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave., by mail or via fax. For more information call (847) 724-2800.

Spring Figure Skating Registration. Resident/nonresident registration for new students begins Feb. 20. The 10-week session runs Feb. 27 through May 12. Find a complete figure skating class schedule at glenviewicecenter.org. Register online at glenviewparks.org, in person at the Glenview Ice Center or at Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave., by mail or via fax. For more information call (847) 724-2800.

Activities and events at Glenview Tennis Club, 1800 Wagner Road, Glenview

Session III Indoor Tennis Lesson registration for current participants only Feb. 13-27. Register online at glenviewparks.org in person at the Glenview Tennis Club, 1800 Wagner Road. Session III open registration for new class participants begins March 3 in person at the Glenview Tennis Club. Session III runs March 5 through May 31. For a lesson schedule go online to glenviewparks.org. For more information call (847) 724-1570.

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.

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.

Restoration Work Day, Feb. 18. Help the Grove’s restoration team collect seeds and make way for native wildflowers, grasses and trees by removing invasive, non-native plants. Anyone ages 8 and up is welcome. No advance registration necessary. Meet in The Grove’s Interpretive Center at 9 a.m. and bring work gloves if you have them. Please note work parties may be cancelled in the event of inclement weather.

Decorative Painting 101. Learn the basics using acrylics and other types of brushes in this beginner’s class for adults from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Feb. 25, at The Grove, 1421 Milwaukee Ave. It’s led by Debi Gajewski, a member of The American Society of Decorative Painters. Bring an old shirt or apron to protect your clothing as well as a sack lunch. Meet in The Grove’s Program Barn. The $32.50 fee includes all supplies.

Kent Fuller Air Station Prairie/The Tyner Center

Take a Walk on the Wild Side. Find out how life on the prairie has evolved to survive all sorts of winter conditions from 10-11:30 a.m. Feb. 18. Learn different animal tracks and take home a guide to help identify your own backyard visitors. Dress for the weather and wear rugged shoes. Recommended for ages 13 to adult. Advance registration is required. Fee is $8 per resident and $10 for non-residents

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. For further information on vents and programs at the Kent Fuller Air Station Prairie, call (847) 299-6096.

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.

Lutheran Church of the Ascension will sponsor an adult mini-retreat from 8 a.m.-noon March 3 at Techny Towers Conference and Retreat Center, 2001 Waukegan Road, Techny. Reverend Dennis Kelly, senior pastor at Lutheran Church of the Ascension in Northfield, will be the presenter. To register, visit www.ascension-church.org or call (847) 466-8335.

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 (until 11:30 a.m.)

10 a.m.: Bingo

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)

10:30 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.)

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

11:30 a.m.: Lunch Bunch

noon: Pinochle (until 4 p.m.)

1 p.m.: Woodcarving (until 3 p.m.)

THURSDAY

9:30 a.m.: Brain Games, Room 108A

10 a.m.: Chorus

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.)

12:30: Concert Music Appreciation Club, Life and Music of Johannes Brahms, Room 102 (until 2 p.m.)

1 p.m.: Social Services Present: Entitlements and Benefits, Room 101

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.

It’s time to Mardi Gras. Celebrate Mardi Gras at a noon luncheon, Feb. 17, at the Glenview Senior Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave. Entertainment follows at 1 p.m. featuring One Man Jamaican Band and Ainsworth Rose. Tickets are $15.

Senior Center Trips: 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, which covers the show and transportation. There is a limited availability of tickets.

Kendall College Dining Tour and Chicago History Museum, scheduled for Feb. 22. Taste the “homework” of chefs in training and visit a museum that presents Chicago’s past, present and future. Cost is $35/person for Senior Center members. The Senior Center bus departs at 11 a.m. and returns approximately 4:30 p.m.

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.

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 through March 28; 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays, May 10-June 28

Families with Children, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays through 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 through 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. 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.