Glenview This!: American Idol performer at Flight

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Updated: March 24, 2012 8:52AM

An ‘American Idol’ in Glenview

Remember Gina Glocksen from season six of American Idol? Want to hear her perform? Come listen to the “rocker chick” (as she was referred to on the show) as she takes center stage at Flight Restaurant and Wine Bar, singing a variety of her favorite songs and taking audience requests. When: 7:30-9:30 p.m. tonight. Where: 1820 Tower Drive. Cost: Free! More info: (847) 729-WINE.

Up for a fish fry?

Beer battered and baked fish, fried shrimp and clam strips are just some of the delicious dishes featured at The Café at the Glenview Park Golf Club’s weekly fish fry. Side dishes include mac and cheese, baked potatoes, salad and clam chowder. When: Seating starts at 4:30 p.m. and goes until 8 p.m. Fridays through the summer (starts Friday). Where: 800 Shermer Road. Cost: $14 for adults (includes tax), $10 for children 12 and under. More info: (847) 657-3200.

Art class

Grab an old shirt or an apron and join artist Debi Gajewski, member of The American Society of Decorative Painters in an art class for adults only. Learn how to use acrylics and other types of brushes in this class for beginners. Bring a sack lunch for a fun break! When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Where: The Grove, 1421 Milwaukee Ave. Cost: $32.50 (includes all supplies.) Register: www.glenviewparks.org.

It’s all about
Glenview

Learn more about our great community at a free, drop in open house at the Park Center. Officials from the Park District, the library, the Chamber of Commerce, Glenbrook Hospital, local schools and many other organizations will be on hand to answer questions and educate you! The event includes refreshments, visits from police and firefighters, voter registration, blood pressure checks and crafts for kids. And while you’re there, tour the new fitness center extension! The first 500 guests who take a peek get a free goodie bag! When: 9 a.m. to 11:30 (fitness tour goes until noon.) Where: 2400 Chestnut Ave. Cost: Free.

Watch a skating competition

The Glenview Ice Center is hosting the Freeze Figure Skating Competition. Stop by to watch beautiful performances by skaters from all over Chicagoland who are competing in the tournament! When: Saturday and Sunday. Where: 1851 Landwehr Road. Cost: Free. More info: www.glenviewicecenter.org.

Recipes of the stars!

Hey kids! Want to learn how to make Jack Black’s Cobb salad? How about Zac Efron’s favorite burger or Queen Latifa’s BBQ sauce? Come to this fun cooking class where you’ll prepare those recipes and other recipes of the stars! For ages 6-12. When: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday. Where: Young Chef’s Academy, 2825A Pfingston Rd. Cost: $40. More info: (847) 715-9474.

Book signing and meet the author

Join author Cynthia Schaffer as she talks about her book, “Molly’s War: The Letter of a World War II WAC in Europe,” a story that chronicles her mother’s journey to war-torn Europe during World War II, where she served in the Women’s Army Corps. “Molly’s War” documents the human side of life during the war, which consists of fear, romance, exhaustion and leisure. Schaffer will be selling and signing books, too! When: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday. Where: Glenview Public Library. Cost: Free. Register: www.glenviewpl.org