Winnetka calendar for Feb. 9, 2012

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Updated: March 10, 2012 8:10AM

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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.

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. 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

Lakeshore Ski and Sports Club will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. Feb. 15 at Goose Island Brew Pub, 1800 N. Clybourn, Chicago. Call (708) 786-3992 or e-mail lakeshoreskiandsportsclub@yahoo.com.

Alliance Française du North Shore 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. “Café Conversations, Evening Edition” in French will take place 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.

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.

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

The Winnetka Public Schools Foundations will hold a phone-a-thon fundraiser March 4 and 5. Each year the foundation funds innovative programs that enable teachers to pilot creative learning strategies in all subject areas, enhance curriculum, instruction and assessment throughout the district and develop and run school-wide initiatives in social/emotional learning and the arts. For more information, visit WPSE.org.

The Winnetka Congregational Church will hold a Jazz Vespers at 4 p.m. Feb. 12 at 725 Pine St., Winnetka. The cost is a $10 donation. Call (847) 441-3400.

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.

David Adler Music and Arts Center’s Summer Camp registration has begun. Campers may choose from different classes, one for each period of the day, to create their own schedule. Session I will be held June 11-29 and Session II will be held from July 9-27. The center is located 1700 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Call (847) 367-0707 or visit www.adlercenter.org.

New Trier Extension Program will feature a program on kitchen design with designers from de Giulio Kitchen Design from 6:30-8 p.m. March 8 at the showroom, 1121 Central Ave., Wilmette. The fee is $29 ($23 for seniors) and $15 for a spouse or partner ($12 for seniors). Proceeds benefit New Trier Extension. To register, visit www.NewTrierExtension.org or call (847) 446-6600.

Josh Shipp, an expert on teens, will discuss Understanding Teens: Don’t be Average at 7 p.m. Feb. 23 at Loyola Academy Theatre, 1100 Laramie Ave. The program is free and reservations are not required. Contact Selina McGuire at (847) 920-2512 or smcguire@loy.org.

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 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 Feb. 16-May 24. The cost is $250. 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.

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.

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.

P.J. Storytimes for ages 2 and older will take place at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 9 at the main library.

Valentine’s Day Truffles will be discussed at 2 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Northfield Community Room, 360 Happ Road, Northfield.

Fancy Nancy Fete will take place at 3 p.m. Feb. 11 at the main library.

The Lyric Opera Community Lecture will feature “Show Boat” at 2 p.m. Feb. 12 at the main library.

Reading is the Spice of life will discuss Not Me by Michael Lavigne at the North Shore Senior Center. Participants must be a member of the center to take part. Call (847) 784-6030.

Lego Mania for children in junior kindergarten-second grade will take place at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 16. Registration is required.

Lego Mania Club for children in second grade and older will take place at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 16. Registration is required.

All Ages Storytime will take place at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 10 and 17 at the main library.

Bubble Wonder will take place at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 18 at the main library.

Laura Ingalls Wilder Day for children in second grade and older will take place at 3 p.m. Feb. 18 at the main library.

Girls Rule! Book Club for girls in third-sixth grade will meet at 2 p.m. Feb. 19 at the main library to discuss Schooled by Gordon Korman.

Foul Play Book Club will meet at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 22 at the Northfield branch to discuss Resurrection Man by Ian Rankin. Coffee and dessert will be provided.

Parks

Party Cakes, Party Cakes – “Ruff” Winter, a class for children ages 4-12, will feature 3-D dog-shaped cake decorating from 4-4:45 p.m. March 1 at the Community Room, 540 Hibbard Road. The cost is $18 per person with advanced registration required by Feb. 24 through the Winnetka Park District, 540 Hibbard Road. 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 Patrick McDowell discussing Reminiscences of a Foreign Correspondent for AP from 10:30-11:30 Feb. 14. 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.

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.

Leslie Goddard, actor, historian and teacher will discuss Jacqueline Kennedy from 10-11 a.m. Feb. 20. The fee is $9 for members and $11 for nonmembers.

A Day at the Oscars with filmmaker and scholar Reid Schultz will take place from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Feb. 22. The fee is $10 for members and $12 for nonmembers.

Campaign Snapshot will be discussed by Jim Kenney, executive director of Common Ground, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Feb. 23. The fee is $10 for members. And $15 for nonmembers.

Support

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.

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.

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.