Winnetka calendar for Jan. 26, 2012

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Updated: February 2, 2012 4:23PM

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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.

Three Friends of Winter, a silhouette bonsai show, will take place from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 27-29. The program will feature a bonsai display, an interpreted display of the “Three Friends of Winter,” family activities and lectures.

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.

In celebration of Tu B’Shevat, the Jewish Festival of Trees, will feature free family activities from 1-4 p.m. Jan. 29.

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.

Beginning Flower Arranging will be discussed from 1-3 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 2-23. The cost is $229 for members and $287 for nonmembers.

White City/Green City will be discussed from 1-3 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 2-23. Recommended background reading (not required to follow the course material and discussions): The Devil in the White City by Erick Larson and The Plan of Chicago by Carl Smith. The cost is $99 for members and $124 for nonmembers.

Pop-Up Flowers of the Midwest: Beginners will take place from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 3. Participants may create pop-up cards featuring native flowers of the Midwest. The cost is $89 for members and $110 for nonmembers.

Home Spa Aromatherapy Workshop will take place from 10 a.m.-noon Feb. 4. The cost is $39 for members and $49 for nonmembers.

Starting from Seed will be discussed from 9:30 a.m.-noon Feb. 4. The cost is $36 for members and $45 for nonmembers.

Grow Orchids on Your Windowsill will take place from 1-3 p.m. Feb. 4. The cost is $29 for members and $37 for nonmembers.

Woody Plants for the Eco-Garden will take place from 9 a.m.-noon Feb. 4. The cost is $59 for members and $74 for nonmembers.

Beginning Silk Painting will take place from 1-3 p.m. Mondays, Feb. 6-April 2. The cost is $239 for members and $299 for nonmembers.

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.

Clubs

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. 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.

The Tenth Dems is looking for volunteers to form a link between the organization and the local campaigns in the 10th Congressional District. Contact volunteers@tenthdems.org or call (847) 266-8683.

The North Shore Chess Club meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays at Starbucks, 347 Park Ave., Glencoe. The club has a relaxed, drop-in atmosphere and is open to players, adults and teens at all skill levels. The club doesn’t offer any formal classes but advanced players are always willing to help those who are less experienced. There are no tournaments and no fee. Members need only bring their own chess sets. E-mail guntherrice@gmail.com.

The Garden Photographic Society meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Thursday of the month in the Education Center at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe. Guests are welcome. Call Toni Ballenger at (847) 831-2380 or Elli Glist at (847) 945-3909.

The North Shore Harmonizers, an independent women’s barbershop chorus, holds weekly chorus rehearsals at 7 p.m. Thursdays at St. Augustine Church, 1140 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. The group is open to any level of experience. Call (312) 409-4215 or visit northshoreharmonizers.org.

LeTip, a growing business networking group in the Northbrook area, is seeking new members. The organization includes local professionals and service providers who come together once a week to exchange business referrals or tips. Meetings are 7:15 to 8:15 a.m. Wednesdays at 1240 Meadow Road, Northbrook. Call Bryce Fuller at (847) 208-7888 or Paul Cohen at (847) 312-7568.

The Care and Calling Ministry will discuss “Final Gifts: Responding to the Dying,” a brown bag lunch discussion, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays at the Winnetka Congregational Church, 725 Pine St., Winnetka. Cost is $14. Call (847) 441-3400, ext. 10.

The Chai Group of Hadassah North Shore Chapter invites knitters and those who prefer to crochet to join their group the last Wednesday of the month with their ongoing project of knitting for the Linus Project. Call the North Shore office at (847) 205-1900 or e-mail northshore@Hadassah.org.

Mom4Profit, a business networking group for women in business with children, meets at noon on the first Tuesday of every month at varying locations on the North Shore. Call (847) 363-5394 or visit Mom4ProfitNetworking.com.

Community

A Tu Bishvat family celebration will take place form 11:30-3 p.m. Feb. 12 at Chicagoland and Jewish High School, 1095 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield. The day will include arts and crafts projects, sapling planting, live entertainment, games and prizes and food and snacks. To register visit Chicago@jnf.org or call (847) 656-8880.

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.

The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago will hold a free lecture from 10-11 a.m. Feb. 4 at 755 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook. Shana Margolis will discuss “Common Injuries in Female Athletes.” Call Ted Burke at (312) 238-3814.

The Winnetka Public School Nursery is holding a Parent and Me Class for children up to 24 months old with a parent from 2-3 p.m. Thursdays through May 24. To register or for more information on the fee, call (847) 446-5153.

The Winnetka Children’s hour will present its original, hour-long comedy-musical, “House Haunters!”, performed by children ages 5-14, at 7 p.m. Feb. 9 and 10 and 10:30 a.m. Feb. 11 at Matz Hall, Winnetka Community House, 620 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka. Tickets are $8 and can be purchased by calling LeeAnn Rechtin at (312) 337-4767 or e-mailing erechtin@me.com.

Former FBI agent, Phil Oretsky, will discuss “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 cost is $10 in advance and $15 at the door. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit torahlearningcenter.com or call (847) 272-7255.

The North Suburban Synagogue Beth El will feature a family concert with ShirLaLa from 4-6 p.m. Jan. 29 at 1175 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. Tickets are $15 per person or $36 for a family of three or more. Contact Ali Drumm at adrumm@nssbethel.org or call (847) 432-8900.

Open House for Families with Children with Special Needs will take place from noon-1 p.m. Jan. 29 at the Glencoe Public Library, 320 Park Ave., Glencoe. Contact (847) 835-5056 or visit www.glencoepubliclibrary.org.

An Evening with Rob Evans will take place from 6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 31 at Countryside Montessori School, 1985 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook. Evans is the author of Family Matters: How Schools Can Cope with the Crisis in Childrearing. To register, call Karen at (847) 498-1105 or e-mail Karen@countrysidemontessori.org.

“Educating the Whole Student: Integrating Academic, Social and Emotional Learning” will be discussed from 7-9 p.m. Feb. 8 at New Trier High School, Gaffney Auditorium, 385 Winnetka Ave., Winnetka. Pre-registration is not required for this free program. Visit www.fan-ntts.org.

Winter Seminar: Treating the Addicted Patient will be discussed from 9 a.m.-noon Feb. 9 at St. Joseph Hospital, Boikan Conference Room, 2900 N. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago. The program is free. To register, e-mail cindy.brom@reshealthcare.org or call (773) 665-3371.

The North Suburban Synagogue Beth El will feature a family concert with ShirLaLa from 4-6 p.m. Jan. 29 at 1175 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. Tickets are $15 per person or $36 for a family of three or more. Contact Ali Drumm at adrumm@nssbethel.org or call (847) 432-8900.

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.

Raising Creative and Compassionate Kids in Today’s Pressure-Filled World will be discussed from 9:30-11 a.m. Jan. 27 at Sacred Heart Parish Center, on the corner of Gage and Burr Streets, Winnetka. Visit www.theallianceforec.org.

Empowering Lupus Patients Educational Seminar will take place from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 28 at Trinity United Church of Christ Village Center, 1947 W. 95th St., Chicago. The program is free. To register, e-mail Sonya at Sonya@lupusil.org or call (312) 542-0004.Gates of Learning Preschool at North Shore Congregation Israel will feature a new Baby Steps class for infants up to 6 months and moms from 9:30-10:30 a.m. The school still has openings in its Adult/Child class for children ages 12-24 months. Call Ellen L. Grossman, director, at (847) 835-0724 or e-mail elleng@nsci.org.

The Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County will provide weekly drop-off locations for electronics. The times are from 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays and 1-3 p.m. Thursdays at Public Works, 1390 Willow Road. Electronics from businesses, institutions or schools will not be accepted. For more information on the program or other recycling program, visit www.swancc.org.

To answer questions on health-care reform, especially as it pertains to Medicare, CJE SeniorLife has set a free consumer-assistance hotline at (773) 508-1000. Staff members can explain the new health care legislation and its benefits, and clarify the difference between Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans and how to choose one that best suits one’s individual needs. Russian-speaking staff is also available.

Beth Hillel Congregation Bnai Emunah, 3220 Big Tree Lane, Wilmette is a multi-generational, egalitarian Conservative congregation. Rabbi Allan Kensky brings spirituality, insight and energy to daily minyans and weekly worship. Cantor Pavel Roytman enhances services with his lustrous voice. The synagogue, now in its 53rd year, offers diverse programming options, including an award winning Academy, youth group, Men’s Club, Sisterhood and highly acclaimed adult education programs. The congregation is currently offering the Open “Dor” Initiative, opening its doors to the next generation of younger families to join the synagogue at lower rates. Call (847) 256-1213 or visit www.bhcbe.org.

A free Mall Walking Program, sponsored by St. Francis Hospital in Evanston, will take place from 9 to 10 a.m. every Saturday at Westfield Old Orchard shopping mall, at Skokie Boulevard and Old Orchard Road, Skokie. Individuals of all fitness levels are invited to join the Westfield Walkers program, and walk as much or as little as they prefer. Meet at the Orchard Food Court, where the one-mile course begins and ends. Membership is free, and registered walkers will get discounts from many participating stores and restaurants.

Library

The following are events will take place at the Winnetka-Northfield Library with branches at 768 Oak St. in Winnetka and 1785 Orchard Lane in Northfield.

Storytimes with Miss Debbie will take place at 4-4:30 p.m. Mondays and 10-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays at the Northfield branch.

Current Events Roundtable will meet at 1:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays at the Northfield branch.

Read with Bailey will take place from 4-5 p.m. Mondays at the Northfield Community Room, 360 Happ Road, Northfield. Children ages 6 and older can spend 15 minutes reading to Bailey the dog. Registration is required. Call (847) 446-5990.

Monday Morning Crafts will take place at 10 a.m. Mondays at the Northfield branch.

Lapsit Storytime for children ages 18-28 months will take place at 9:30 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays at the main library.

Toddler Time Storytime for children ages 2-3 years will take place at 10:30 a.m. Mondays and Tuesdays at the main library.

Bright Beginnings Baby Storytime for children up to 17 months will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesdays at the main library.

Preschool Storytime and Craft for children 3-6 years will take place at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays at the main branch.

Afternoon Storytime will take place at 4 p.m. Thursdays at the main library.

All Ages Storytime will take place at 10:30 a.m. Fridays at the main library.

Parks

A Super Bowl party with a game of flag football will be held from 4:15-5:45 p.m. for children in second and third grade Jan. 30 and children in fourth grade Feb. 1 at Skokie Playfield, 540 Hibbard Road. The fee is $25 with advanced registration required through the Winnetka Park District, 540 Hibbard Road, or by visiting www.winpark.org. Call (847) 501-2040.

Magic class for children ages 5-12 will take place from 5-5:55 p.m. Feb. 1 at the Community Room, 540 Hibbard Road. The fee is $20 with advanced registration required through the Winnetka Park District or by visiting www.winpark.org. Call (847) 501-2040.

Seniors

The North Shore Senior Center Calendar of Events for active adults presents a variety of classes at the Arthur C. Nielsen Jr. Campus, 161 Northfield Road in Northfield. Call (847) 784-6030.

The Free Men’s Club will feature a Northwestern University Music Program from 10:30-11:30 Jan. 31. The program is open to women and guests.

Mim’s Gift Shop will be open from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. The store features jewelry, glassware, crystal, china, pottery figurines, bric-a-brac, linens, books and collectibles at bargain prices thanks to donations by members, staff and friends.

Life Stories for the Holidays will be available at the North Shore Senior Center. Life Stories is an oral history program in which the participants tell and record stories from their lives. They will have two meetings with a trained and screened volunteer interviewer, ideally in the participants’ homes. During the first visit they will identify themes they want to cover. During the second visit, they will share and record stories in a conversational interview. The recorded interviews will be about an hour in length and be transferred to CDs. The fee is $40 for members and $50 for nonmembers. Call (847) 784-6085.

Portraits of Provence will be discussed by Tish Robinson from 10-11:30 a.m. Feb. 1. The cost is $9 for members and $11 for nonmembers.

Pakistan: With Friends Like These, Who Needs Enemies! will be discussed by Keki R. Bhote from 10-11:30 p.m. Feb. 3. The cost is $9 for members and $11 for nonmembers.

The U.S. Presidency: A Report Card will take place from 1-2:30 p.m. Mondays, Feb. 6-March 5. The cost is $45 for members and $54 for nonmembers.

Jane Powell: Innocent Ingenue will be discussed by Susan Benjamin from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Feb. 8. The cost is $10 for members and $12 for nonmembers.

E-mail Photo Attachments will be discussed by Bill Geary from 1-3 p.m. Feb. 8. The cost is $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers.

How to Use a Flash Drive will be discussed by Jerry Bark, Herb Goldstein and George Lowman will be discussed from 10 a.m.-noon Feb. 9. The cost is $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers.

Post-War Italian Cinema will feature “I Vitelloni” by director Frederico Fellini from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Feb. 9. The cost is $10 for members and $12 for nonmembers.

Mongolia: The Farthest Horizon will be discussed by Cynthia Clampitt from 10-11 a.m. Feb. 13. The cost is $11 for members and $9 for nonmembers.

Support

The YWCA Evanston/North Shore provides ongoing domestic violence services for community members who are living in abusive relationships but who may not be ready to leave their homes. The bilingual staff offers domestic violence counseling and support services to Spanish speaking women as well. To access these services, call (847) 864-8445, ext. 22.

Volunteers

Volunteers are being sought by the North Shore Senior Center to crochet or knit blankets for people undergoing chemotherapy. Blankets have been donated to patients at the University of Chicago Medical Center and NorthShore University HealthSystem’s Kellogg Cancer Centers. For more information, contact Maura Rogan, director of volunteer services, at (847) 784-6052 or e-mail mrogan@nssc.org.