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Updated: August 4, 2011 4:20PM

The Highland Park News welcomes items for the Community Calendar, School Digest, Newsmakers and other sections. Items must be received a minimum of 10 days prior to publication, earlier is better. E-mail to drock@pioneerlocal.com, fax to (847) 599-6902 or mail to Diana Rock, Highland Park News, 1225 N. Tri-State Parkway, Suite 520, Gurnee, IL 60031.

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. 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.

Women’s Weekly Ride, sponsored by Alberto’s Cycles, will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday’s from May through September departing from the store entrance, 661 Central Ave., Highland Park. The 22-mile loop ride averages 15-17 mph. Contact francine@albertoscycles.com or call the shop at (847) 432-0015.

Community

Maddi Hahn will perform singing and playing the guitar from 6-9 p.m. June 24 at Blue Rose Gift Gallery, 667 Central Ave., Highland Park. Admission is free.

University of St. Francis will host a informational program for adult students from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. June 30 at the Highland Park Hospital, 777 Park Ave., West, Highland Park. The open information sessions will be held in the cafeteria. For more information, call Nancy at (815) 740-3379.

Affordable Housing Sessions offered through Community Partners for Affordable Housing will be held at 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.

Highwood’s Evening Gourmet Farmers Market along with the new North Shore Flea will run weekly every Wednesday from 4-9 p.m. now through Aug. 31 and then 4-8 p.m. through Sept. 14, at Highwood’s City Hall Park, 17 Highwood Ave., Highwood. Rain or shine. This event is free to the public. Call(847) 579-9079 or visit purevintagechicago@gmail.com

Gogh Green Recycled Art Sale will host opening night for first pick from 7-9:30 p.m. on July 29 at the Art Center, 1957 Sheridan Rd., Highland Park. The sale will be open to the public from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. July 30 and run through Aug. 18 daily Monday through Saturday. Open two Sundays during sale from noon- 4 p.m. Aug. 6 and Aug. 13. Opening evening cost is $75 advance and $85 at the door. Opening evening tickets include first picks, silent auction, appetizers and dessert. Recycled Art Sale continues through Aug. 18 and admission will be free after July 30. Questions call (847) 432-1888.

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 Weekly Performances:

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

Las Palmas Restaurant - 474 Central Ave., (847) 432-7770 - 6-9 p.m. Fridays - Rafael - solo guitar; 5:30-8:30 p.m. Sundays - Edgar Garcia.

City Park Grill - 1783 St. Johns Ave. (847) 432-9111- 7:30 p.m. Sundays, Leopold - Magician Illusionist

Vibe at 1935 - 1935 Sheridan Rd., (847) 780-4815 - Tuesdays: 7:30 p.m., Blues Jam.

Issac & Moishe Restaurant - 2014 First St., (847) 433-7400 - Thursdays: 7-9 p.m. Mexican melodies on acoustic guitars.

June 24: Concert in the Park: Jazz - (family event) 6:30-8 p.m. Sunset Woods Park, 1801 Sunset Woods Park, 1801 Sunset Road. Bring a picnic, blanket and chairs. In case of inclement weather the event will be cancelled. Call (847) 579-3121. Free admission; Dan Lawrence - 7-9:30 p.m. City Park Grill, 1783 St. Johns Ave., (847) 432-9111; Nuwki Nu - 7 p.m. Jazz/Blues, Cafe Central, 455 Central Ave., (847) 266-7878; Late Nite HP Bitter Jester Battle of the Bands - week 4 - 9 p.m. Buhai Plaza in Port Clinton Square, Central Ave., & Second St.

June 25: Festival of Fine Crafts featuring over 120 artists across the country on Sheridan Rd, between Central Ave., and Elm Place 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The Art Center, 1957 Sheridan Rd. (847)432-1888; Poolsisde BBQ for the whole family - 4:30-6:30 p.m. Hidden Creek Aqua Park, 1220 Fredrickson Place. Season pass valid, otherwise $3 resident/$6/non-resident. Call (847) 433-3170; Specktrum (Lake Forest High School) 8 p.m. and 42 (Glenbrook High School) 9 p.m. at New York Slices - 1843 Second St., (847) 432-6979; The Hitsville Review Band - Mowtown to Chi-town - 9:30 p.m. Norton’s 1905 Sheridan Rd., (847) 432-3287.

June 26: Festival of Fine Crafts featuring over 120 artists across the country on Sheridan Rd, between Central Ave., and Elm Place 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The Art Center, 1957 Sheridan Rd. (847)432-1888.

Entertainment

Midwest Young Artists to host a free concert at 1 p.m. July 23 at the MYA Center, 878 Lyster Rd., Highwood. Call (847) 926-9898.

Fund-raisers

Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma registration begins at 7:30 a.m. with the race starting at 9 a.m. on June 26. Join in for a 1-mile or 3-mile walk at the Highland Park Metro Station, St. John’sAve., Highland Park.

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:

Get Tech Savvy with your electronic devices from 10 a.m.-noon, July 9.

Senior Resources offers a speciallist from CJE for one-on-one guidance on information assistance and advocacy on issues important to seniors. Call (773) 508-1072.

Books of the Living Dead: Read for your life, Teen and Adult Summer Reading Program, through July 30. Read books, write reviews, and win prizes. Participate online at hplibrary.org or at the Library. Visit the Readers Advisors desk for more information.

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:

Sleeping Beauty in the Woods for ages 3010 years 7-7:45 p.m. June 29. This classic fairytale comes alive. Registration required and is limited to residents of Highland Park or residents of the North Shore School District 112 Service Area. Register online at www.kidsevents.org beginning June 22.

Midsummer Knight’s Read Summer Reading Program, through July 30, Newborns - Entering 9th grade. Read books, play games and win prizes in the Library’s summer reading program.

Drop-In Chess, Saturdays, through -July 30, 10:30-12 p.m. Grades K-9. Every level of play is welcome. Experienced players will be available and instructional opportunities may be available. Boards and sets will be provided. No chess on July 2.

Kidworks Traveling Theatre Company presents a hands-on, kid-friendly Shakespeare program. Kids will play games from medieval times, and act out scenes from Shakespeare’s plays. Loaded with audience participation, costumes and fun. Registration required and limited to residents of Highland Park or residents of the North Shore School District 112 Service Area. Register online at www.kidsevents.org One adult per family may observe.

Stories Under the Stars, 7:30-8 p.m. Mondays through July 25. All ages. The entire family is invited to drop by the clearing near the Rose Garden to hear special stories.

First Steps Storytime, Walking toddlers – 2 ½ years old, accompanied by an adult. July 1-Sept. 20, 1st and 3rd Tuesday or 1st and 3rd Friday,

9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:15 - 11 a.m. Interactive storytime with fun books, songs, puppets, a parachute and games. Register in the Youth Services Department or online at www.kidsevents.org. Limited to residents of Highland Park.

Tales For Tots, 2 ½ - 3 ½ years old, accompanied by an adult. June 20-Aug. 4, Mondays or Thursdays, 10-10:30 a.m. Bring your preschooler to the Library for stories, songs, puppets, flannel boards and adult-child participation. Register in the Youth Services Department, or online at www.kidsevents.org. Limited to residents of Highland Park.

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

Family Golf Night (family) 5 p.m. June 26. Free. Tee time begins at 5 p.m. Reservations can be made beginning June 23.

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

Concert in the Park: Jazz (family) 6:30-8 p.m. June 24. Free. Samuel Williams and his four piece group. Bring a picnic and enjoy. Refreshment will be available for purchase. Call (847) 579-3121.

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

Poolside BBQ (family) 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. June 25. Fee $3/$6.

Skokie Lagoons, 1768 Tower Road, Winnetka; (847) 433-6901; www.pdhp.org

Canoe Crazy (ages 6-adult) 9:30-11:30 a.m. June 30 Fee $30/45. Maximum of four participants (two adults and two children or three adults) per canoe. Online registration ends June 28.

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

Magic Class (ages 5-12) 6:45-7:40 p.m. June 28. Fee $20/$27. All materials provided and each child receives a magic kit to take home. Pre-registration is required.

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

Park Avenue Beach, 8 Park Ave., Highland Park; (847) 579-3121; www.pdhp.org

Family Camping: Great American backyard campout (all ages) 3 p.m. June 25 -10 a.m. June 26. Fee $80. All you need are sleeping bags, personal gear and a dinner that your family will enjoy. If you have a tent you may bring it or use one of ours. Grills for cooking dinner, games, hikes, activities, stories s’mores and breakfast provided. Fee is per family

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.

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. Green Bay, 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. 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.

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 Road, 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)

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.

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.

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:

Digital Photography - Continuing: Wednesdays - July 6-27.

Social Services:

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 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. 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. 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.

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, 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., 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 and 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.