Glenview This!: Pet painting at new art studio

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Updated: March 17, 2012 10:12AM

Paint your pet!

Grab a favorite photo of your cat or dog and head over to Tipsy Paint, Glenview’s new art studio! Talented artists will help you create your very own PETrait! Bring a bottle of wine or your favorite beverage to enjoy while you paint! The best part: 50 percent of sales that night will go to Northbrook’s Heartland Animal Shelter! When: 7 p.m. Saturday. Where: Tipsy Paint, 1944 Lehigh Ave. Studio E. Cost: $40 per person. More info and register: (847) 657-9700 or www.tipsypaint.com.

Tae kwon do

It isn’t just self-defense! This Korean martial arts class teaches confidence, discipline, safety and wellness, and challenges students both physically and mentally. When: Beginners, ages 4-7: 6-6:30 p.m. , Intermediate, ages 4-11: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays (starts Friday) through March 23. Classes also offered on Saturday mornings. Where: Glenview Park Center. More info and register: (847) 724-5670.

Walk on the prairie

Put on your hiking boots and dress warmly for this adventurous walk. Learn how life on the prairie survives in winter conditions, and take a look at some animal tracks to see what animals walk the prairie. Ages 13 to adult. When: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday. Where: Kent Fuller Air Station Prairie, 2400 Compass Road. Cost: $8. Register: www.glenviewparks.org.

Indoor farmers market

Enjoy a wide range of seasonal fresh produce from local farmers and vendors. Also for sale: meats, cheeses, vinegars, honey, eggs, baked goods and more! 10 percent of proceeds go to the Farmers Crisis Fund. When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Where: Glenview New Church, 74 Park Drive.

No school? go swimming!

Put on your swimsuit and head over to Splash Landings on President’s day for special swim hours. Jump in the waterfalls, slide down the tube slide, or freestyle in the lap pool! And guess what? The channel 7 show, “190 North” will be taping a segment from 2-3 p.m.! When: Lap swim hours are 5:30-11 a.m., Family swim hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday. Where: 2400 Chestnut Ave. Cost: $6.

Go to the Grand Canyon

Enter into the heart and soul of the Grand Canyon as you listen to adventurer and author, Mike Just tell his collection of short stories, “Canyon Calls.” Just will take you on an incredible journey that includes ghost stories, wild weather, humor, and romance. When: 7-8:15 p.m. Tuesday. Where: Glenview Public Library. Cost: Free. Register: www.glenviewpl.org.

Girl Scout open house

If you’re thinking about Girl Scouts for your daughter, come to an open house and learn more about the organization that’s been bringing girls together for 100 years for fun and learning! When: 7:15-8:15 p.m. Tuesday or Wednesday. Where: Once It Clicks, 1934 Waukegan Road. Cost: free. More info: bgolemo@girlscoutsgcnwi.org.

Family Bingo Night

Bring the whole family to OLPH for a fun night of Bingo, where there will be200 prizes for the kids! Enjoy pizza, pop and snacks while you help a great cause, see your friends, and have fun! Bring some canned food to receive a raffle ticket for a special prize! When: 6:30-8:00 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) Friday, February 24.Where: OLPH Playdium. Cost: $8 per person, $2 additional for each raffle ticket. Registration required: www.olphglenview.org/webfm_send/811.