Highland Park Calendar

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Updated: April 29, 2011 3:50PM

Deadline for calendar items is two weeks in advance of desired publication date. E-mail information on clubs, lectures, community and religious events, reunions and support groups to Diana Rock at drock@pioneerlocal.com or fax to (847) 486-7451. Business

Highland Park Chamber of Commerce invites business people to participate in their monthly networking events.

Highland Park Networking Group meets on the first Wednesday of the month and the Women's Networking Group meets on the third Thursday of the month. Visit www.chamberhp.com or call (847) 432-0284.

Network N Bowl a networking event will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. every third Thursday of each month at the Alley, 210 Green Bay Road, Highwood. This event is for business people, entrepreneurs or any networking group offering free bowling, appetizers and business connections for and entrance fee of $5. Call Abby (847) 432-6000. Clubs

American Legion Post 145 meets at 7:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at West Ridge Park District office building, 636 Ridge Road, Highland Park.

Highland Park Moose Lodge 446 offers bingo every Tuesday evening at 1799 Green Bay Road, Highland Park. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with games starting at 7 p.m. Last game ends by 10 p.m. Optional early-bird game at 6:45 p.m. Free refreshments and free parking. Access entry ramp. Call Gino, at (847) 433-0796 or (847) 433-4240

Chi 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, (847) 433-6350, or e-mail northshore@Hadassah.org.

Highland Park and Highwood Kiwanis Club meets at noon Tuesdays at Buffo's in Highwood. For directions call John Hickey (847) 432-4320.

Highland Park/Highwood Lions Club meets at 12:15 p.m. Thursdays at Bertucci's Restaurant, 246 Green Bay Road, Highwood. Call Herb Miller (847) 831-2713.

Highland Park Woman's Club meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month October through April with programs presented at both. Tea at the Community House takes place on the 1st Tuesday of the month and Lunch at Bertucci's Steak House in Highwood on 3rd Tuesday of the month. Entertainment is offered at both events. Call membership chair, Frances VandenHeuvel (847) 432-9444.

Highwood Historical Society meets the second Saturday of each month. Call Lisa Cervac (847) 433-2984.

Lake Cook Chapter of the Illinois Audubon Society offers programs presented at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at Heller Nature Center, 2821 Ridge Road (two blocks north of Half Day Road/Route 22, between Waukegan Road and Rt., 41) Highland Park. Admission to all programs and walks are free. Next meeting will be held on April 20 - Topic: Important Bird Areas. Visit www.lakecookaudubon.org or contact Rena (847) 831-0331.

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

National Association of Women Business Owners invites woman business owners to visit and meet its members at 7:15 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of the month at Blue Grass Restaurant in Highland Park. Contact Dianna Krus (847) 917-3882 or e-mail atclearconcepts@comcast.net. Community

Spring/Summer Wearable Art Show and Sale will be held from 10 a.m.-8 p.m., April 28 and 10- a.m.-5 p.m. on April 29 at the Highland Park Country Club, 1201 Park Ave., West, Highland Park featuring over 40 artists from across the country. This show is free and open to the public. For more information visit www.artwearableunlimited.com and click on artist page.

Affordable Housing Sessions offered through Community Partners for Affordable Housing will be held on the following dates: 10 a.m. May 7; 7 p.m. May 25; 10 p.m. June 11; and 7 p.m. June 28 at 400 Central, Suite 111, Highland Park. Call (847) 681-8746 or visit the website at www.cpahousing.org RSVPs appreciated.

Chicago's North Shore Half Marathon & 5k will be held at 7:15 a.m. June 12 at St. John's Ave., and Park Ave., in downtown Highland Park. New this year is a $10,000 purse prize. The course will follow along Sheridan Rd., through Ft. Sheridan. Post race party to follow. Contact sara at info@ramracing.org or visit www.northshorehalf.com

Royal Wedding Celebration at Bridie McKenna's at 7:30 p.m. April 29 at 254 Green Bay Road, Highwood. Come dressed to the nines and feast on set menu with all the fixings for $35. The evening will feature contests and Karakoe. Prizes for Best Hat, Best Toast, Kate look-a-like and Most Famous Person attending. Call (847) 432-3311 to book your table.

Autism Summit hosted by the Child and Family Law Center of the North Shore, Ltd., offers a day with the experts from 8:30-3 p.m. April 30. Trinity International University, 2065 Half Day Rd, ,Rodine Building, Deerfield. Parents, professionals, teachers and administrators are invited to attend and benefit from presentations that will include practical information given by a variety of experts working in the field of autism. Call Karen Royko at (847) 926-0101 or email karenr@lawforchild.com for more information.

Master potter and sculptor Nick Prokos to host pre-Mother's Day Show and Sale from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on April 30 and May 1 in his studio at 1698 First St., Highland Park. Call Nick at (847) 432-5904.

Roots Fest celebrating culture and diversity and hosted by the Northwood Junior High School will feature The Bandoleros a Chicago band and many performances from Brazilian percussion to Korean folk-dance, Afro-Cuban dance and poetry reading and more. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. April 28 at 945 North Ave., Highland Park. A variety of food from local vendors/restaurants will be available for purchase. This is a free public performance.

Craft Classes hosted by the North Suburban Needlearts Guild offers Telemadera Fusion on June 8-10, Fabric and Matte Gel on June 11 and Wood and Fabric Jewelry and 3D paint Card Making on June 12. Registration is required. Cost varies from $100-$270 including supply fees. Classes will be held at Techny Towers, 2001 Waukegan Road, Techny, IL 60082. Overnight lodging is available. To register or for more information visit www.needleartsguild.com

Highland Park Art Walk offers Illinois artists opportunities to display their art in shop windows through the month of June. For more information, Call (312) 514-1802 or visit www.highlandparkartwalk.org

Late Nite Highland Park offers music and entertainment each Friday and Saturday night for teenagers and adults. For the latest listing of participants and entertainment visit www.latenitehp.com.

Repeating Performances:

New York Slices - 1843 Second St., Highland Park (847) 432-6979 - Sundays: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. - Family Game Day (TV Sports, Video Games, Board Games); Wednesdays: 8-10 p.m. - All -Ages JAM Blues/Jazz/Acoustic; Fridays: 7 p.m. start - Family Night Karaoke Family 7-9 p.m., Adult 9 p.m.

Las Palmas Restaurant - 474 Central Ave., Highland Park (847) 432-7770 - Fridays: 6-9 p.m.- Rafael - solo guitar; Saturdays: 10 p.m. - 2 a.m. - DJ or Live Music and Dancing; Sundays: 5:30-8:30 p.m. - Edgar Garcia.

City Park Grill - 1783 St. Johns Av., Highland Park (847) 432-9111- Sundays: 5-8:30 p.m., Leopold - Magician Illusionist 6:30-9 p.m.

April 29: Exhibit Opening Reception for Indexing the World: Invention, Abstraction and Dissonance, 6:30 - 9 p.m., The Art Center, 1957 Sheridan Road, Highland Park (847) 432-1888. Exhibit runs April 29 - June 4; Check with Lucy - duo of Jeff Libman and Brad Cole, 8 p.m., Vibe at 1935, 1935 Sheridan Road, Highland Park (847) 780-4815.

April 30 1. Poor Choice from GBN, 8-9:30 p.m.; 2. General Election Engines, 10 p.m. -midnight, New York Slices, 1843 Second Street, Highland Park, (847)432-6979; Peach's Beach Party, Jimmy Buffet tribute, 9:30 p.m., Norton's, 1905 Sheridan Road, Highland Park (847) 432-3287. Fundraisers

Car Wash hosed by the Highland Park High School Band will be held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 7 at Hidden Creek Aqua Park, Highland Park. $10 per car. Call Scott at (847) 274-3417.

Red Hot Gala for the love of art will be held May 5 at The Art Center, 1957 Sheridan Road, Highland Park (847) 432-1888. Entertainment provide by Ravinia Festival's CEO, Welz Kauffman, and a theatre repertoire performed by The Music Theatre Company led by Jessica Redish. Appetizers, entrees and desserts provided by local area restaurants. Tickets $150 each or two for $275. Great raffle prizes. and many silent auction items . For more information call Vicki (847) 432-1888 ext. 4.

Family Network Rocks the World with a Spring Benefit 7:30-11 p.m. May 21 at The Art Center, 1957 Sheridan Rd., Highland Park featuring live music from blues/rock Dr. Mudd. Intrnational fare from the North Shore restaurants and raffle silent auction packages will be offered. Special guests State Senator Susan Garret and State Representative Karen May. Tickets $80 per person. Call (847) 433-0377. Health

Zumba Classes offered with Latin dance moves Saturdays from 8:30-9:30 a.m. with live drummers and Wednesdays from 6:45- p.m.-7:45 p.m. at the JCYS/Lutz Center, 800 Clavey Road, Highland Park. First class always free. $10/drop-in or punch card ($20/3 classes, $40/7 classes). Call (312) 961-8484.

Highland Park Hospital will offer the following programs. Pre-registration is required for all programs. Call (847) 570-5020, ext. 1. Alanon, 8-9 p.m. Wednesdays; Overeaters Anonymous, 10-11 a.m. Sundays, call (847) 480-3718.

Myra Rubenstein Weis Health Resource Center offers a large collection of health-related information and exclusive Internet services. Call (847) 480-2727, or e-mail mrwresource@enh.org. Libraries

Highland Park Library is located at 494 Laurel Ave., Highland Park, presents free literary and cultural programs. Registration for certain programs may be required as noted. To register call (847) 432-0216.

Library Hours: Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fridays 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays 1-5 p.m.

Adult Events:

In a Nutshell: The Worlds of Maurice Sendak, May 12-June 24. Maurice Sendak is best known as the illustrator of more than 100 picture books, including "Where the Wild Things Are" and "In the Night Kitchen."

Rossini & Donizetti's Operas in Pop Culture 10:30 a.m. May 18. Lecturer Bob Levi illustrates the intersection of pop culture with operatic melody with Rossini's "Barber of Seville" and Donizetti's "Elixir of Love." Discover how opera melodies are present throughout American pop culture - in movie soundtracks, cartoons, and radio and TV broadcasts.

Film Showing and Discussion at 2 p.m. on May 15 with Bob Coscarelli, professor emeritus at College of Lake County, introduces and screens a film from director Billy Wilder starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemon. A discussion follows the film.

The Tempest equity actors from The Shakespeare Project of Chicago at 2 p.m. May 1.

No Woman in the World Should Give Birth Alone - In honor of Mother's Days representative from the American Refugee committee discuss health around the globe at 11:30 a.m. May 4. Bring a brown bag lunch and dessert will be provided.

Meet the Author: Nathaniel Philbrick at 7 p.m. May 5 as he discusses his book The Last Stand: Custer, Sitting Bull and the Battle of the Little Bighorn.

Senior Resources - Meet with a Senior Resource specialist from CJE for one-on-one guidance on information, assistance and advocacy on issues important to seniors from 10 a.m.-noon on May 10. For more information, call (773) 508-1072.

Book Discussion on Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen Simonson at 1 p.m. on May 10 with noted book discussion leader Judy Levin.

Career Counseling - Meet with a career counselor from College of Lake County for a free half-hour session from 1-4 p.m. May 11. Learn job search strategies, find assistance writing or updating a resume, and prepare for a job interview. Register at the Reference Desk or call (847) 681-7031.

Friends of the Highland Park Public Library's Book Nook sells used books and audiovisual materials from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays. Volunteers are wanted to help sort and sell used books. Call (847) 432-0216, ext. 131.

Brush up on Computer Skills - Learn how to set up an e-mail account, improve online search skills or use one of the library's database in a half-hour, one-on-one appointment with a librarian. Register at the reference desk or call (847) 681-7031.

Youth Programs:

Tales for Tots - 2 1/2 -3 1/2 year olds accompanied by an adult for reading, songs, puppets and more, 10-10:30 a.m. Mondays or Thursdays from through May 19. Register in the Youth Limited to residents of Highland Park.

Interactive Storytime with books, songs, puppets and games. Register in Youth Services Department. Limited to residents of Highland Park.

Baby Booktime Storytime for newborns to walkers accompanied by an adult 10:30-11:30 a.m. second and fourth Friday. Through June 24. Register in the Youth Services. Limited to residents of Highland Park or residents in the North Shore Dist. 112.

First Steps Storytime, walking toddlers-2 1/2 years old accompanied by an adult. 9:15-10 a.m. or 10:15-11 a.m. first and third Tuesday or first and third Friday. Next session trough June 21. Register in the Youth Services. Limited to residents of Highland Park.

Storytime Live! 3 1/2 - 6 year olds. through May 19, Mondays, 10:45-11:15 a.m. or Thursdays, 1:30-2 p.m. A drop-off program featuring books, songs, rhymes, puppets and other activities designed to foster pre-reading skills. No registration required.

Highwood Public Library located at 102 Highwood Ave., Highwood. Registration required for all programs. Call (847) 432-5404.

New Library Hours: Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Friday closed; Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m.- 5 p.m. Parks and Recreation

Recreation Center, 1207 Park Ave. West, Highland Park; (847) 579-4554; wwwrecreationcentrofhp.org

Heller Nature Center, 2821 Ridge Road, Highland Park; (847) 433-6901; www.hellernaturecenter.org

Sunset Valley Golf Course, 1390 Sunset Road, Highland Park; (847) 432-7140; www.sunsetvalleygolfcourse.org

Sunset Woods Park, 1801 Sunset Road, Highland Park; (847)831-3810; www.pdhp.org

Centennial Ice Arena, 3100 Trail Way Highland Park; (847) 432-4790; wwwcentennialice.org

Hidden Creek Aqua Park, 1220 Fredrickson Place, Highland Park; (847) 433-3170; www.hiddencreekaquapark.org

West Ridge Center, 636 Ridge Road, Highland Park; (847) 831-3810; www.pdhp.org

Deer Creek Courts, 701 Deer Creek Parkway, Highland Park; (847) 433-5450 www.deercreekcourts.org

Park Avenue Beach, 31 Park Ave., Highland Park; (847) 579-3121; www.pdhp.org

Highland Park Golf Learning Center, 2205 Skokie Valley Highway, Highland Park; (847) 433-3422; www.hpgolflearningcentr.org Preschools

Sprouts - Childhood enrichment program is accepting registration for Winter Session. Structured classes in music, art, movement and play for children 5 year and under. Offering morning and afternoon sessions. Located at 474 Central Ave., Highland Park. Class prices vary. Call Havilah at (847) 266-3588.

The Children's Center at Lakeside Congregation will hold a Passover Seder for its young students, celebrating with prayer and song a week before the official holiday begins from 11 a.m. to Noon. April 13 at the Lakeside Congregation, Community Room, 1221 County Line Road, Highland Park. Contact Mindy at (847) 317-0408 or visit www.lakesidecongregation.

St. James Preschool invites the community to inquire about the Preschool Family and Let's Play Some More Preschool Programs for children ages 3-5 years old. 3-year old programs are held two or three days a week. The Blossoming Angel program for 4 and 5 year olds is held three or five days a week. Four hour extended day programs are offered on days your child attends preschool. The school is located at 140 N. Ave., Highwood. Call Head Teacher, Parise Payton at (847) 432-2277.

Highland Park Montessori is accepting applications for the 2011-2012 school year for children ages 2-6. Offering half day and full day programs, part time and full time. For information or to schedule an appointment, call (847) 433-3383.

Bethany Early Childhood Learning Center offers those needing all-day preschool openings Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. programs of half-day or full day for ages 15 months through 12 years old, two - five days per week. The school is open to all children in the community year round except one week in August. Kids Club a Before and After School program is offered as well as Kid's Club School's In/Out Holiday. Parents are encouraged to visit and observe class sessions to learn more about the school at 1696 McGovern Street, W. Greenbay, Highland Park. Call (847) 432-2269.

Bethany Early Childhood Learning Center summer camp is open for summer registration for an eight week camp offering arts/crafts, nature walks and swimming at the Hidden Creek Aqua Park from 9 a.m- 3 p.m. (3-12 years old) Monday through Friday. Summer campers may arrive at 6:30 a.m. and stay until 6 p.m. Sign up by April 30 and get one week free. Call (847) 432-2269.

Jewish Education Early Childhood Center at Beth Judea, still has a few openings for its preschool program. Classes are offered for children 15 months to 5 years old. Call Janet (847) 634-0363.

Beth Chaverim Humanistic religious school registration is under way for classes held Sunday mornings at the Center for Enriched Living in Riverwoods for kindergarten through high school.

Dawnbreakers a neighborhood Baha'i school serving communities of Highland Park and Highwood. Classes include music, crafts and active play as well as study of prayer and virtues. Adult and Spanish speaking classes available. Meeting Sunday morning from 9:50-11:45 a.m. at the Highwood Recreation Center, 432 Green Bay Road. E-mail Elizabeth at eliz1970@gmail.com or call Rachael at (847) 452-8247. Religion

Trinity Episcopal Church offers opportunities to participate in its community meals program, which provides hot, nutritious meals to needy residents of Waukegan. Volunteers work one Sunday afternoon every six weeks. Call Trinity, (847) 432-6653.

Chai Group of Hadassah North Shore Chapter invites the public to attend the 2011-2012 Installation of Officers Luncheon beginning at 11:30 a.m. May 11 at the Bella Via Restorante, 1899 Second St., Highland Park with special guest entertainment Dennis LeBondt, magician and comedian. Couvert of $36. Call (847) 205-1900 or email: northshore@hadassah.org Reunion

Navy Marine CorpsNavy and Marine Corps shipmates who served on the USS Columbus AC - 74/CG-12 and the Columbus (SSN-762) past and present are invited to share memories and camaraderie from Sept. 21-24 at the Sherton National Hotel in Arlington, Va. For more information contact Allen Hope, President, 3828 Hobson Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46815-4505 or call (260) 492-9771 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. eastern time or email Hope4391@frontier.com Seniors

Highland Park Seniors:

The Senior Center offers classes, events and trips for adults 50 years and older. Call the Center at (847) 432-4110 to register for the following activities. Advance registration required. To access a full schedule of events visit www.cityhpil.com

Upcoming events: (Advanced registration required)

Appreciation Brunch - 10 a.m. April 29 at the Highland Park Country Club. $20/free for volunteers.

Mother's Day Brunch - 11 a.m. - 1p.m. May 8 at Sunrise Assisted Living, 1601 Green Bay Rd. Fee $5/ NM $8.

Breakfast at the Beach - 9:30 - 11 a.m. June 3 at North Shore Yacht Club. Fee: $10/NM $15.

Monday at the Movies at 1:30 p.m. at the Highland Park Police station. Free - for members only.

Mix and Mingle Social Events open to all Highland Park, Lake Forest/Lake Bluff and Northbrook Senior Centers.

Ruth's Chris Steak House - 5-7 p.m. May 25. 933 Skokie Blvd. Fee $40/NM $50.

Dinner & Concert Dance, Inc at Ravinia - 6:30 p.m. dinner/8:30 p.m. show June 9. Bennett Gordon Hall. Fee $25/NM $35.

Ristorante Abruzzo Dinner Outing - 5-7 p.m. July 13, 483 Lake Cook Rd., Deerfield. $20/NM $30.

Chicago Botanic Garden Tour and Dinner, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Aug. 23, 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe. $35/NM $45.

Lunch and Learn Nature Workshops

Heller Nature Center noon-2 p.m. on Fridays Fee:$10/NM $15. Catered lunch provided by Sunset Foods.

May 13 - Wildflower Walk

June 17 - Birds that Prey

July 15 - Wonderful World of Bees

Aug. 1- Animal Adaptations

Brain Builders Club 10-11:30 a.m. Thursdays at the Highland Park Senior Center

Senior Golf Clinics from 9-10 a.m. Fee $70/NM $80.

Classes:

Jewelry Making - 9 a.m.-noon May 20. Fee $15/NM $25.

Digital Photography - Beginning: Wednesdays - May 11-June 1; Continuing: Wednesdays - July 6-27.

Social Services:

New Grief Group Beginning - 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays May 10-June 14. Free

Support for parents and siblings with dependent adult family members 10-11:30 a.m. the second Tuesday of each month. Free

Family Caregiver Support Group held the first and third Thursday of each month from 7-8:30 p.m. at Family Services, 777 Central Ave., Highland Park.

SHIP -Senior Health Insurance Program - Volunteers are available free of charge to help interpret and resolve problems with medical bills, Medicare, Medicare supplemental insurance and with appeals. Call Gina (847) 926-1865 to schedule a free appointment.

Highwood Seniors:

Healthy Seniors - A Highwood Affair offers winter/spring sessions from 2-3 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at Skrinar Recreation Center, 428 Green Bay Road. Support

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) of Highland Park has free support groups throughout Chicago. Anyone interested should call (847) 831-3438 for locations. Visit the Web sit at www.anad.org

Lilac Tree offers support for women in the process of divorce. Join the Spring support group beginning April 21. Only three places remain. Call Marti at (847) 328-0313 or visit mrodger@thelilactree.org

Marijuana Anonymous meets at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays and 6 p.m. Sundays at Clean Air Club, 555 Roger Williams, Highland Park.

Circle of Stillness a small group that meets for spiritual support and meditation practice from 9:30-11:15 a.m. on the second and fourth Sunday of each month at the North Shore School of Dance, 505 Laurel Ave., Highland Park. All are welcome there is no fee. Bring a cushion for the floor. For specific dates call Janice (847) 926-0806 or janicewidran@comcast.net or Sarah at (847) 704-2894.

Postpartum Depression/Anxiety Support Group - Family Network, offers a support group for women experiencing postpartum depression or anxiety from 1:30-3 p.m. afternoons at Family Network Parent/Child Center, 330 Laurel Ave., Highland Park. Next session begins in March. Contact Terry Beem, program coordinator, (847) 433-0377, ext. 308.

Chronic Pain Support Group meets the last Tuesday of each month at the Highland Park Health and Fitness Center, 1501 Bush Parkway, Buffalo Grove. Call Fran, (847) 948-8282. Volunteers

Reading Power, Inc., a literacy tutoring program serving elementary school children in North Chicago public schools is seeking volunteers to tutor one half-day per week during the school year. No experience is necessary, a love for children and a love of reading is required. On-going training is provided. Go to www.readingpowerinc.com. Youth

JCYS Sunflower Day Camp registration is now open to the public for Summer 2011 for children ages 1-5 years. Space is limited. New families are encouraged to call for an appointment to visit the Center. Call Ileane at (847) 433-6001 ext. 116 or ivoigt@jcys.org.

The Chicago Bears offer non-contact football camps this summer. Each five-day camp runs from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Learn to run, throw, catch, defend and compete the Bears way. All programs provide football instruction, athletic skill development, fitness and agility training. The camp costs $389 with early registration discounts available. Visit www.BearsCamps.com or call (312) 226-7776. Locations and dates are: Glenview: June 27-July 1; Winnetka July 11-15; Northfield July 25-29; and Evanston July 25-29.

Boy Scouts offer many programs year-round for fifth through 12th-grade boys. Call (847) 433-1813.

Firehouse Youth Center at 1830 Green Bay Road, Highland Park; (847) 433-3090 offers the following events: Kid Couriers - takes place at 4 p.m. each Friday. Call Gina at (847) 926-1865.

Midwest Young Artists' Miniature Young Artists program offers classes for 8- to 18-month-olds, 18 to 36-month-olds, and 3- to 5-year-olds. To register for classes, contact Midwest Young Artists (847) 926-9898.

Family Network for parents with children newborn to age 4. Parents can meet others, relax, learn and exchange ideas at Family Network Parent/Child Center, 330 Laurel Ave. in Highland Park. Parents are welcome to drop in with their preschoolers every Tuesday through Friday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday mornings, bilingual staff facilitates activities in Spanish and English. The center is open to all, your first visit free and an adjusted fee is available. Call Terry (847) 433-0377 or visit www.familynetworkcenter.org. Getting to Know your Baby - new group for first time parents and their infants held from 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesday afternoons in the Baby & Me Room at the Family Network Center.

Children's Center of Lakeside Congregation invites families to register today for nursery school, moms 'n' tots programs and more. Children 16 months to 6 years are welcome. For application forms call director Paula Davis, (847) 432-4766.

Music Together for children from birth to 5 years old introduces them to music through playing, singing and movement at Highland Park's Music Arts School, 477 Elm Place. Call (847) 432-8474 or visit hpmas.org

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