Deerfield an dLincolnshire Community Calendar for June 23

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Updated: October 26, 2011 1:00AM

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Arts

The Deerfield Historic Village, 517 Deerfield Road, is open from 2-4 p.m. Sundays from June-September and by appointment. Visitors are invited to tour five buildings of historic interest, including the 1837 Caspar Ott log house, Lake County’s oldest surviving building. The permanent exhibit is “Deerfield History” from the first settlers through the 1950s. The Deerfield Area Historical Society created and maintains the Historic Village. Admission is free. Donations are accepted. Call (847) 948-0680 or visit www.deerfieldhistoricalsociety.org for information

Business

NBNI North Shore Network Group meets at 7 a.m. on Thursdays at Max & Benny’s Restaurant, 461 Waukegan Road, Northbrook, to provide business leads to members who reside in Cook and Lake counties with businesses throughout two counties. Contact Philipp Weisskopf at (847) 831-6401.

The DBR Chamber of Commerce offers several upcoming events:

Networkers Breakfast with the Northbrook Chamber of Commerce 7:30-9 a.m. July 15 at GCG Financial, 3000 Lakeside Drive, Bannockburn. Cost is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Register online at rsvp@dbrchamber.com, or contact (847) 945-4660.

DBR Chamber vs. Northbrook Chamber Softball Game at 5 p.m. July 20 at Village Green in Northbrook. Admission is complimentary. Call (847) 945-4660 for information.

Joint Chamber Professional Women’s Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 21 at Demetri’s Greek Restaurant, 660 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield. The event includes networking and lunch. For July, the group is teaming up with the Northbrook Chamber of Commerce. Cost is $18 for members and $20 for non-members. Contact (847) 945-4660 or rsvp@dbrchamber.com to reserve a spot.

BNI Wildfire Chapter Networking Group meets from 7-8:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Wildfire Restaurant, 235 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire. Contact Karen at (773) 867-3631 or karen.derose@lfg.com for information.

LeTip networking and referral group meets from 7-8:30 a.m. Wednesday at Rhapsody Cafe, 833 Deerfield Road. Call Bob Sztapka (847) 875-8007 for information.

NW Suburban Jewish Networking Group has a series of professional networking and support meetings from 10-11:30 a.m. the second and fourth Monday of each month. Admission is free. Call (847) 459-1677.

Greater Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce sponsors Net Linc!, a networking group that meets the last Wednesday of the month from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cubby Bear North, 21661 N. Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire. Visit lincolnshirechamber.org or call (847) 793-2409 for information.

Children

District 109 Kindergarten and new student registration is available at the district administration building 9-11 a.m. and 2-4 p.m. weekdays or by appointment. Registration packets available online at www.dps109.org under “Parents” and under “Registration.” The administration building: 517 Deerfield Road. Call (847) 945-1844 with questions or for an appointment outside normal registration hours.

Free Kid’s Concert at 4 p.m. July 3 at Spring Lake Park, 49 Oxford Drive, Lincolnshire. The concert is sponsored by Lincolnshire Community Nursery School and the Lincolnshire Community Association.

JCYS Sunflower Day Camp, on Clavey Road between Green Bay and Route 41, registration now open to the public for Summer 2011 at JCYS George W. Lutz Family Center. Variety of summer camp options for children ages 1-5 years. New are Parent-Tot Drop-in and Play Camp in the Lily Pad designed for 1- and 2-year-olds; a Travel Tots program for children 18 months to 2 years; as well as a longer day option for 3s and 4s. Older 3 year-old campers take trips to Lillian L. Lutz Recreation Center Splash Pad, while 4 and 5 year-old campers enjoy time at swim lessons, off-site field trips, etc., Sunflower Camp families are entitled to a Summer Family Pass at a discounted rate. Contact Ileane Voigt (847) 433-6001, Ext. 116 or ivoigt@jcys.org.

Learn to Play and Play to Learn: The Preschool Program offered through Deerfield Park District runs September-May and is open to all children 2.5 through 5 years of age. All Preschool Program staff members are experienced Early Childhood educators. Their reasonably priced Preschool Program is housed in a bright, airy, comfortable suite of classrooms, in a specially designed and secure area, within Jewett Park Community Center, 836 Jewett Park Drive, in Deerfield. A fenced playground is adjacent to facility. Preschool, depending upon the age group, is offered on a two-day, three-day, four-day or five-day basis, in the morning and in the afternoon. Registration for the 2011-12 Preschool Program is taking place now. Walk-in registration is ongoing. For a tour call (847) 572-2634; e-mail info@dfpd.org or visit www.dfpd.org.

Deerfield Park District offers a.m./p.m. care for District 109 Kindergarten students at Recreation Center, providing a supplement to District 109 educational curriculum with recreational options. Call (847) 945-0650 or e-mail to info@dfpd.org or go to www.dfpd.org.

Holy Cross School has openings in its pre-kindergarten program held daily 8:15-11 a.m. and staffed with a certified teacher and para-professional. Care available before and after pre-kindergarten class, through Connie’s Clubs, a childcare service affiliated with Holy Cross. Enroll in a pre-kindergarten program at (847) 945-0135 or kanderson@holycrossparish.net.

Community

Community Services Day, a free event for residents of all ages, is Sept. 10, at Brickyards Park/Patty Turner Center, Deerfield. The purpose of the event is to promote services available to residents. Community-service clubs and organizations are invited to reserve booth space. The main Community Services Day event runs from noon to 4 p.m., with a passenger/child safety-seat checkpoint from 9-11 a.m. in the south parking lot, A SWALCO electronics recycling/collection activity is tentatively set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. near the Public Works building. From 9 a.m. to noon, a Pet Vaccination and Microchip Clinic will be held near the Patty Turner Center. American Legion Post 738 will present the colors at 12:45 p.m. The Deerfield Lions Club will bring its inflatable mascot, Leo the Lion. There will be balloon twisters and other activities. A helicopter ball drop will be held at 3:45 p.m. Entertainment will be on stage throughout the afternoon. All booth vendors are asked to bring give-away items and/or run some type of game or activity (both to be approved by the CSD 2011 Committee). Performances, games, giveaways, adult programs, inflatable rides for kids, a helicopter take-off and landing, canine unit demonstration, art tent, residential sprinkler fire demo, “Touch-a-Truck” and mascot activity will be part of the event. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Parking will be available in the 155 Pfingsten office building parking lot (across from Brickyards Park). The event will take place rain or shine. Emergency-services demonstrations and helicopter activities depend upon availability and weather. To reserve booth space or for information, contact Linda Anderson at (847) 945-0650 or e-mail lindaa@deerfieldparks.org.

Farmers markets

The Deerfield Farmers Market is held 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Saturday morning from through Oct. 15 in the Metra commuter lot on the northwest corner of Deerfield Road and Robert York Avenue. Produce will be available rain or shine. Shoppers can purchase: seasonal vegetables and fruit grown by farmers in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin; organic and naturally grown vegetables and fresh-cut flowers, potted flowering plants, annuals and perennials; baked breads, muffins and cookies; hand-crafted Wisconsin cheese; maple syrup; honey; specialty products; and bake-sale items in fund-raisers for community organizations.

Deerfield Farmers Market Community Fundraisers and Activities Calendar:

June 25: Bear Hugs – Bake sale, lemonade and teddy bears; Deerfield Lions Club – Sale of Family Days raffle tickets; Deerfield Public Library Board of Trustees – Meet and Greet; and Whole Foods Deerfield – Fresh From the Market – demo and samples.

July 2: Market Raffle; Deerfield Lions Club – Sale of Family Days raffle tickets; and Plaza Pleasures, Joel Frankel (folk music) – 9:30-11 a.m.

July 9: Trinity United Church of Christ – Bake sale and lemonade; Deerfield Community Nursery School – Info and balloons; Trustee in the Town – Meet and greet members of the Village Board; and Plaza Pleasures: Jodi Koplin (children’s interactive music) – 10-11 a.m.

July 16: American Association of University Women – Used books and bake sale; Deerfield Public Library – Story time about trains; Plaza Pleasures, The Dooleys (American/Irish folk) 10-11:30 a.m.

July 23: Holy Cross Youth Group – Bake sale; Orphans of the Storm – Promotion and info; Christian Beginnings – Sale of Sno Cones and cotton candy; and Plaza Pleasures: Kettle Moraine String Band (Bluegrass) 9:30-11:30 a.m.

July 30: Bear Hugs – Bake sale, lemonade and teddy bears; Deerfield Public Library Board of Trustees – Find out what’s new at the library; Christ United Methodist Church – Info and kids crafts; Trustee in the Town – Meet and greet members of the Village Board; and Plaza Pleasures, Joan Hammel Band (folk songs) - 10-11:30 a.m.

Aug. 6: Market Raffle; Bear Hugs – Bake sale, lemonade and teddy bears; Orphans of the Storm – Promotion and info; Deerfield Park Foundation – Sale of tickets for helicopter golf ball drop; and Plaza Pleasures, The Rich & George Duo – 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Aug. 13: Adventures with Bailey – Bake sale and lemonade; Orphans of the Storm – Promotion and info; and Plaza Pleasures, West Side Winders and Rockabilly - 10-11:30 a.m.

Aug. 20: Grillfest! Trinity United Church of Christ – Bake sale and lemonade; Deerfield Community Nursery School – Info and balloons; Deerfield Park Foundation – Sale of tickets for helicopter golf ball drop; Trustee in the Town – Meet and greet members of the Village Board; and Plaza Pleasures, Nightcrawlers (Blues) - 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Aug. 27: Deerfield Public Library - Back to school story time; Alex’s Lemonade – Sale of lemonade to benefit pediatric cancer research; DHS – Parent Network - Info; and Plaza Pleasures: The Pipe Dreams (original pop/rock)

Sept. 3: Market Raffle; American Association of University Women – Used books and bake sale; Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation - Info; and Plaza Pleasures, Cirrus Falcon (acoustic rock) - 9:30-11 a.m.

Sept. 10: Junior Women’s Club – Bake sale; Deerfield Public Library One Book – One ZIP Code – Promotion; Christ United Methodist Church – Info; and Trustee in the Town – Meet and greet members of the Village Board

Sept. 17: Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit – Bake sale; Friends of the Deerfield Library – Used cookbook sale; Patty Turner Center – Info; and Whole Foods Deerfield – Fresh from the Market – Demo and samples

Sept. 24: Annual apple pie contest; Adventures with Bailey – Bake sale and lemonade; Boy Scouts Troop 150 – Popcorn sale; and West Deerfield Township Democratic Organization - Info

Oct. 2: Market Raffle; Holy Cross Youth Group – Bake sale; and Deerfield Public Library Board of Trustees – Meet and Greet

Oct. 9: Adventures with Bailey – Bake sale and lemonade; and Trustee in the Town – Meet and greet members of the Village Board

Oct. 16: Deerfield Community Nursery School – Info, lemonade and balloons

Fund-raisers

North Shore Unitarian Church, 2100 Half Day Road, Deerfield, holds a Rummage Sale 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 25. Proceeds from benefit Lake County social justice organizations and neighbors in need.

The Wilmot PTO is selling engraved bricks to raise funds for the school’s new playground. It is a way to leave a legacy at the elementary school, while supporting a playground for Wilmot and community. Also a way to advertise a business. To download the form for individual or family bricks, go to www.dps109.org/pto/wilmotpto/PTO%20Forms/Brick%20Order%20Form.pdf. To download the order form for businesses, go to www.dps109.org/pto/wilmotpto/PTO%20Forms/Corporate%20Brick%20Order%20Form.pdf. Contact Francesca Picklin at francescadq@aol.com or (847) 945-2211.

Recreation

Deerfield Park District events include:

Summer Samplers – free musical entertainment at Mitchell Pool/Park – begins with a kickoff from 5-6:30 p.m. each Sunday through Aug. 21. Everyone is invited; Bring a picnic or purchase concessions.

The Coho Swim Club sponsors the Coho Classic Swim Meet in the main pool area at Deerspring on July 8-10. The Dive-In Theater event is set for Aug. 6 at Mitchell Pool. Visit www.deerfieldparks.org for information.

To buy pool passes or get a pool calendar/sticker, stop between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday-Friday or 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Deerfield Park District office, 836 Jewett Park Drive, or call (847) 945-0650 or fax (847) 945-0699.

Annual Family Campout begins at 5 p.m. July 16 and ends 8:30 a.m. July 17. Pitch tents and bring flashlights for the event in Maplewood Park, located on Clay Court just south of Hazel. The Park District provides sports equipment and grills; and a movie in the park is show at dark. Bagels and doughnuts are provided for breakfast. This is a free family event. Call (847) 945-0650; e-mail: info@dfpd.org; or visit www.deerfieldparks.org for information.

Eat to the Beat on Wednesdays at the Pavilion in Jewett Park brings musical performances and other entertainment to families, especially ones with young children. Admission is free. Eat to the Beat takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and runs July 13-Aug. 17. Lunch and snacks are sold at the concession stand through Cookers of Deerfield or participants may bring a picnic lunch. The pavilion area is adjacent to a playground. Entertainers include: July 13: Jeanie B!; July 20: Jimmy Mac; July 27: Steve Beno; Aug. 3: Super Stolie; Aug. 10: Rick Kelly; and Aug. 17: Dave Rudolph. Jewett Park Pavilion is northwest across from Jewett Park Community Center, 836 Jewett Park Drive, Deerfield.

Sachs Recreation Center, 455 Lake Cook Road (Deer Park Plaza), (847) 572-2600; info@SachsRecCenter.org; www.SachsRecCenter.org is once again having Fitness Center memberships available for students home from college. Students on summer break can take advantage of a $99, three-month membership. Call or stop by Sachs for a tour or details.

Contact or visit the Deerfield Golf Club and Learning Center to use the golf course, clubhouse and amenities available, including leagues, lessons, camps, banquets, tee times, pro shop and practice range – or stop in for lunch at the clubhouse. Contact the Deerfield Golf Club and Learning Center by stopping by 1201 Saunders, Riverwoods; calling (847) 945-8333; e-mailing info@DeerfieldGolf.org; or going to www.DeerfieldGolf.org

Extended Care - For “extended care” options that lengthen the day from as early as 8 a.m. to as late as 6 p.m., children should be dropped off and picked up at Jewett Park Community Center. Parents are asked to double-check trip information to determine lunch needs. All children should be picked up by 6 p.m. Fee per day of extended care is $20 per resident and $25 per non-resident. Call (847) 945-0650; e-mail info@dfpd.org or visit www.dfpd.org for information.

Deerfield Park District fitness programs for individuals 50 years of age and older are held at the Patty Turner Center. Call (847) 940-4010, e-mail info@PattyTurnerCenter.org or visit www.PattyTurnerCenter.org for information. Services are offered at and/or through the Patty Turner Center, 375 Elm St.:

Counseling and Referral Services - Margie Fisher, a gerontologist, and Kate Shaw, a social worker, are available for short-term counseling, information and referrals from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Thursday at the PTC. If struggling with the care of, or loss of, a loved one, relocation, financial stress, illness or other stresses, they can help. Call the PTC at (847) 940-4010 for an appointment.

Podiatry appointments. On-site podiatry services are provided for patients by appointment from 9 a.m. to noon Mondays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays. Call (847) 940-4010 for an appointment.

Blood-pressure/blood-sugar testing is conducted at 9:30 a.m. the first Tuesday of each month in the center lobby.

Massage therapy (a half-hour or one-hour available). A 24-hour cancellation notice is required; otherwise individuals are billed for the appointment. Fee for a half-hour massage is $35 for PTC members and $40 for non-members. The fee for a one-hour massage is $60 for PTC members and $70 for non-members.

Lending Closet offers wheelchairs, walkers, canes, bath benches, commodes and grabber sticks on a short-term basis. Closet hours are 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Senior Car Program. The PTC offers a drop-off/pick-up service for older adults in the Deerfield, Lincolnshire, Bannockburn and Riverwoods area. The service is available by reservation on a first-come, first-served basis.

Middle-school parties resuming in fall.

A variety of options for pool admission is available. Pool passes start at $63 for the season, with varying rates for individuals. Swim coupons are available at a price of $65 for 10 coupons. Deerspring Pool is at 200 Deerfield Road (between Waukegan Road and Route 41), with a pool-season telephone number of (847) 945-7610. Mitchell Pool, 951 Wilmot Road (at Hazel), has a pool-season phone number of (847) 945-7760. Outside of pool season, contact the Deerfield Park District at (847) 945-0650; e-mail info@deerfieldparks.org; or visit 836 Jewett Park Drive.

North Shore Rhythmics provides rhythmic gymnastics training. Preschool NSR classes are offered from 10-10:45 a.m. Saturdays. Young gymnasts are instructed in the basics, including flexibility, dance, musicality, tumbling, apparatus skills and hand-eye coordination. Children 5 years of age and up may sign up for Beginning Rhythmic Gymnastics where athletes work on basic skills, adding more advanced elements and performing basic routines to music, using balls, hoops, ribbon, rope and clubs. Classes are from 4-5 p.m. Tuesdays or Thursdays, 5-6 p.m. Wednesdays and 11 a.m. to noon Saturdays. For gymnasts 6 years old and above who are ready to master more difficult skills, Advanced Beginning Rhythmic Gymnastics is held from 5-6:15 p.m. Tuesdays The class prepares participants to move onto the first competitive level. Continued and progressive training is available. Contact the Sachs Recreation Center at (847) 572-2600 or e-mail info@SachsRecCenter.org for information.

The Sachs Recreation Center Teens ‘N’ Training Fitness Pass offers students under age 16 who are enrolled in high school an opportunity to become a Fitness Center member. Upon completion of the three-hour TNT training class and payment of monthly membership fees, TNT pass holders are entitled to use: Cardiovascular training and strength-resistance equipment; swimming pool and open gym; all group exercise classes (yoga, indoor cycling, kickboxing, dance, etc.); locker room/towel service; and four-lane track (walk/jog/run). Training classes are ongoing. Call Tim Johnson at (847) 572-2661 to sign up. Sachs is at 455 Lake Cook Road (in Deer Park Plaza), Deerfield. For information, go to www.SachsRecCenter.org, e-mail info@SachsRecCenter.org; or call (847) 572-2600.

Religion

Anshe Tikvah is a Jewish congregation serving the north and northwest suburbs. No one is turned away. The first year of religious school is free with membership. Kindergarten through high school education is held Thursday and Sunday. Join in the celebration of Shabbat at Hawthorne School, 200 Glendale, Wheeling. All Kabbalat Shabbat receptions are at 6 p.m. Shabbat services are at 6:30 p.m. June 24. Adult education is at Beit K’nesset, 214 University Drive, Arlington Heights. Parshat HaShavuah will be at 8 p.m. Mondays through Aug. 29, and is free for everyone. No class is held July 4 or Aug. 15. RSVP to Cantor Jury at (847) 917-7725 or Robjury@anshetikvah.org. High Holy Days are celebrated in the Stevenson High School Performing Arts Center. Rosh Hashanah will be celebrated Sept. 28-30. Yom Kippur will be celebrated Oct. 7-8. Call (847) 917-7726 or visit www.anshetikvah.org for information.

Beth Chaverim Humanistic Jewish Community - Membership in Beth Chaverim includes cost of religious school for a family’s first child. Additional children, as well as Hebrew school, involve separate costs. Beth Chaverim Religious School is held Sunday mornings at the Center for Enriched Living in Riverwoods for youth in kindergarten through high school. A one-year learn-to-read-Hebrew program is available. Call (847) 945-6512 for information.

Seniors

SASI, a nonprofit organization, recently announced its new name “Services for Adults Staying in Their Homes (SASI)” to better reflect the agency’s mission to help adults who, due to aging, illness or injury, need assistance in the home. Based in Evanston at 1123 Emerson St., SASI serves several other communities, including Wilmette, Kenilworth, Winnetka, Northfield, Glencoe, Skokie, Morton Grove, Lincolnwood, Deerfield, Des Plaines and Chicago. Call (847) 864-7274 or visit www.SASIathome.org.

Van Program: A drop off/pick up service for older adults in the Deerfield, Lincolnshire, Bannockburn and Riverwoods area. Reservations on a first come-first served basis.

Pioneering American Women Filmmakers - Tuesdays 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Open Mah Jongg - Mondays, Fridays, Noon to 3 p.m.; Social Bridge - Mondays, 12:30-3 p.m.; Open Poker - Tuesdays, Thursdays Noon- 3 p.m.; Open Pauper Poker - Second Friday of month, 1- 4 p.m.; Ping Pong - Tuesdays, Fridays, 1:30 p.m.

Harper College’s Continuing Education Department offers courses for adults 55 years of age and older through the Lifelong Learning Institute. Courses are available to members and non-members. Courses are held on Harper campuses in Palatine and Prospect Heights and at partner sites in Barrington, Wheeling, Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Palatine and Schaumburg.

Road Scholars is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing learning adventures for people 55 years of age and older. Road Scholars offers more than 8,000 learning adventures in the United States and 90 other countries. To learn about Road Scholars, attend a presentation offered by a Road Scholars ambassador from 10-11:30 a.m. July 28 at Harper College Northeast Center, Prospect Heights. Admission is free

The True Lives of Pirate held from 10 a.m. to noon, July 6 at the Arlington Heights Senior Center. In the class, Lisa Didier discusses the villains of the sea. Learn the truth about a pirate’s life: The rules, the rewards and the punishments. Fee is $10.

Short and Sweet: The Greatest Hits of Classical Music held from 1-3 p.m. July 14 at Friendship Village in Schaumburg. Composer Jim Kendros leads an exploration of classical greats. He provides insights into each composer and the social conditions of their time while discussing his list of classical greats. Fee is $10.

Ancient Ephesus 10-11:30 a.m. at the Arlington Heights Senior Center. The glories of ancient Ephesus will be revealed when Didier takes individuals to the city that was the last home of Mary, the mother of Jesus and where the evangelist John lived. Discover the daily lives, religious practices and rituals of the people who once lived in the city which still has the remains of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Fee is $10.

Four Giants of Urban Social Reform from 1-2:30 p.m. July 12 at the Buffalo Grove Park District. Historian Bill Haase, assisted by his granddaughter Jenna Cohen, reviews the lives and social achievements of four heroic women. In the Chicago area, the name of Jane Addams and her Hull House are legendary. Less known, yet of significance in Chicago, is Mary McDowell. Many Philadelphians have heard of Rebecca Gratz; and New Yorkers know of Lillian Wald, the founder of the Henry Street Settlement. Develop an understanding of their contributions to society and their impact on gender roles as we know them today. Fee is $10.

At The Movies: God’s Message In Popular Films. In a four-week Sunday sermon series, Pastor Brian Roots will use popular films to illuminate Biblical themes and lessons, which teach important spiritual truths. All movies will be shown at 10 a.m. at Christ United Methodist Church: June 26, Mary Poppins “Getting Converted by Mary Poppins”; July 3, The Green Mile “Jesus is Hard to See”; July 10, Field of Dreams “The Invitation”; and July 17, Field of Dreams “The Opposition.”

Deerfield Park District, 836 Jewett Park Drive, offers programs through the Patty Turner Center, 385 Elm. It is a facility offering enrichment activities for adults 50 years of age and up. Visit www.PattyTurnerCenter.org, e-mail info@PattyTurnerCenter.org or call (847) 940-4010 for information.

Programs include: “60 Minutes...” at 12:30 p.m. Mondays. Cost is $5 for members and $8 for non-members. Barry Bradford’s classes cover history, psychology, theater, movies and books.

OASIS programs: Shingles shots at 1 p.m. June 30. Reservations are required by June 24. The shingles vaccine is recommended for all adults 60 years of age and older. Reservations are necessary to determine how much an individual’s insurance plan will cover. Some paperwork needs to be completed before the injection is given.

Sit & Knit (members only) 1-4 p.m. Thursdays. Admission is free. Share patterns, learn skills, make friends and knit. Needle-pointers and crocheters are also welcome.

Fabulous Friday Flicks from noon to 3 p.m. Instructor is Bradford. The series is $24 for members and $39 for non-members. Individual sessions are $7 for members and $10 for non-members. Each film is preceded by a 30-minute presentation; a 30-minute discussion is held after the film.

Films are: “Capote” on June 24.

Programs include: “Digital Cameras I” from 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays through June 29. Cost is $125. Bring a camera, software, battery charger and cables to connect to computers. If you do not own a camera, one will be supplied for use during class.

Tuesday Men’s Club meets at 8:45 a.m. to hear speakers and keep attuned to what is going on in the community. Ladies are welcome. Programs are: June 28 ~ Myra Loris on “The Fire and The Fair.”

Book-A-Month Group meets at 10:30 a.m. Fridays. Bradford is facilitator. Admission is free; registration is required. June’s selection is “American Eve” by Paula Uruburu.

Check the Park District’s schedule or website for all fitness classes available for individuals older than 50.

SHIP volunteers are available free of charge to help interpret and resolve problems with medical bills, Medicare, Medicare supplemental insurance, and/or appeals; explain Medicare supplements available for people becoming eligible or who are interested in changing plans; review and explain long-term care policies; and explain the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan. Volunteers are available by appointment on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, and on a drop-in basis from 10 a.m. to noon the first Monday of each month.

The Blue Bag Program is a collaborative effort between the Patty Turner Center and the Deerfield-Bannockburn Fire Department’s paramedics to ensure that an individual’s wishes are honored at a time of medical emergency. The bag with copies (not originals) of a list of medications, advance directives, Do Not Resuscitate orders, emergency contacts, identification and insurance cards is placed in a home’s refrigerator where medical and emergency personnel know where to find it. The information goes with the patient to the hospital via ambulance staff. It is an optional program and individuals may elect to complete all suggested documents or only what they feel necessary. Melissa Hoppak can be reached at (847) 572-2655 for information.

ACES: Adult Caregiver Education and Support held from 1:15-2:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of each month.

SE Lake County Faith in Action provides trained volunteers to stay with a loved one. The service is provided by volunteers and conducted free of charge. If you are in need of respite or need a ride, call Margie Fischer at (847) 572-2658.

Sports

The Lincolnshire Lightning Soccer Club offers summer soccer camps at North Park, Lincolnshire’s athletic facility. Day and evening camps are offered through June and July. Register online at www.abooma.com/slsl. For information on Lightning soccer camps, go to www.lincolnshirelightning.org or contact info@fctokoto.com. Day camps are 9 a.m. to noon June 27-July 1 for ages 5-14; and 9 a.m. to noon July 18-22 for ages 5-18; High School Camp is at 9 a.m. June 27-July 1,

The Deerfield Park District offers basketball training at the Sachs Recreation Center. Pro basketball trainer Rob McClanaghan provides one-on-one and small group (two to four players) training sessions for boys and girls 9-18 years of age. For high school players, private consultations are available. Sign up at (401) 391-6455 or e-mail rmcclanaghan@wmgllc.com. Visit www.SachsRecCenter.org for information.

Support

Let’s Talk! Military Families with Children, Parents and Caregivers from all branches - active, inactive, reserve and veterans including civilian spouses and grandparents (offered through the non-profit Children’s Home & Aid of Chicago) meets from 6-7:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Alexian Brothers Med/Roncoli Center, 600 Alexian Way, Elk Grove Village. Share experiences, feelings and challenges with other military parents and caregivers in a support group. Free parents care + Share Support Group, free children’s program with child care specialists and free dinner at every meeting. Contact Carolyn Dixon (at (312) 513-9650 or cdixon@childrenshomeandaid.org for information

CJE SeniorLife offers support groups of interest to seniors and their families. Fees vary according to program and individual circumstances; some groups may be partially covered by Medicare and supplemental insurance. To join a group, call CJE SeniorLife at (773) 508-1000.

For Caregivers of Loved Ones with Atypical Dementia - The group meets the third Wednesday of every month in Deerfield. Drop-ins are welcome. On-site respite care is available during the support group; pre-registration is required if bringing a loved one to respite care. Call Sara Sanderman at (847) 236-7863 for information.

A support group meets to address the emotional issues facing parents of special needs children. Aiming to address the emotional rather than purely practical needs of parents who face unforeseen challenges, the group allows parents to express their feelings on raising a child with special needs in a supportive, non-judgmental environment and gain strength from mutual caring of others. They meet at 7:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of each month at Christ United Methodist Church, 600 Deerfield Road, Deerfield. Contact Kristen Scott at (847) 945-1418 or kscott127@comcast.net for information.

CJE SeniorLife offers support groups on topics of interest to seniors and their families. Fees vary according to the program and individual circumstances and some groups may be partially covered by Medicare and supplemental insurance. To join a group, call CJE SeniorLife at (773) 508-1000.

Holocaust Survivors - Coffee and Conversation meets from 1-2:30 p.m. Mondays at Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie. The group is sponsored by JCFS and CJE SeniorLife. No fee is charged. To register, call (847) 568-5100.

Care giving for Loved Ones with Dementia - Evanston; The support group is for individuals who are involved in the care of a loved one with dementia. Participants learn about dementia and care giving; meet others who face similar challenges and share experiences; discover ways to relieve caregiver stress and burn-out. The group meets from 11 a.m. to noon the first and third Wednesdays of every month at CJE’s Adult Day Services, 1015 W. Howard St., Evanston. RSVP to Amy Zann at (773) 508-1690.

Community Senior Adults. Open to new members. Lunch, socialization and entertainment are available on a weekly basis. Participants can purchase Kosher lunches at Lieberman’s Nosheri. The group meets from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Lieberman Center for Health and Rehabilitation, 9700 Gross Point Road, Skokie. Call Esther Craven at (773) 508-1047 for information.

Clubs

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Northbrook Chapter IL 847 Northbrook meets every Wednesday for a weigh-in 6:15-6:45 p.m. and meeting 6:45-8 p.m. at Northfield United. Call (847) 977-5698 or visit www.tops.org.

Deerbrook Park Toastmasters Club meets second and fourth Tuesday of month 7 p.m. at Walgreens’ Corporate offices, 304 Wilmot Road, Deerfield. Guests welcome. Call Gerry Laures (773) 804-6216 or Jessie Lee (224) 554-2769. http://deerbrook.freetoasthost.org

Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, Deerfield, PFLAG Chapter meets 7:15 p.m. at Congregation BJBE, 1201 Lake-Cook Road, Deerfield, second Thursday of the month. Their primary mission is to support parents, family members and friends who have learned that their child is gay. PFLAG is a non-denominational organization. Refreshments served. Meeting format consists of general announcements about local LGBT events and news, followed by a guest speaker addressing LGBT issues and finishing with small group sessions for people to share their stories and discuss LGBT issues. Contact PFLAG help line at (630) 415-0622 and choose the Deerfield mailbox. Or visit www.pflagillinois.org and the parent site www.pflag.org.

The Talk of Lincolnshire Toastmasters Club meets 6-7:30 p.m. first and third Wednesdays of each month at Lincolnshire Village Hall, One Old Half Day Road. New members welcome. Visit www.talkoflincolnshire.org.

American Legion Post 738 meets second and fourth Monday of every month 7 p.m. at 849 N. Waukegan Road, Deerfield. Call (847) 945-9821 or contact John (847) 366-7554.

Deerfield Rotary Club meets Thursdays at noon at The Italian Kitchen, 648 Deerfield Road, Deerfield. Contact Tom Healy (847) 945-0984.

Secret to Success Toastmaster Club meets at 12:45 p.m. first and third Tuesday of the month at Kleinschmidt Inc., 450 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield. Contact Helene Snyder (847) 945-0717.

Deerfield Questers meets in member’s home 12:30 p.m. on second Wednesday of each month to support preservation and restoration projects. Call Mary Torgerson at (847) 945-8658.

Deerfield Woman’s Club meets at 12:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of month (September-April) at Patty Turner Senior Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield. Contact Dilene (847) 945-1804.

Lincolnshire Morning Star Rotary Club meets 7 a.m. Thursdays at Walker Brothers Original Pancake House, Lincolnshire Corporate Center, Milwaukee Road. Call Stan Roelker (847) 883-8600.

Optimist Club of Deerfield meets 7 a.m. Tuesdays for breakfast at The Eggshell Cafe, Lake-Cook Road, Deerfield. Call Doug Heinrichs (847) 279-1109 or visit www.deerfieldoptimist.org.

Prairie Knitters Guild meets fourth Tuesday of the month at Riverwoods Village Hall. Call Shari Benson at (847) 374-1602.

Sons of the American Legion meets at 7 p.m. the first Monday of the month at American Legion Post, 849 Waukegan Road, Deerfield. Call (847) 945-9821.

Sons of Italy in America meets 6:45 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at The Italian Kitchen, 648 Deerfield Road, Deerfield. Open to men, women and youth, regardless of nationality. Call (847) 242-0002 or e-mail sonsofitalynsil@hotmail.com.

Education

Retired Teachers Roundtable seeks retired high school and college instructors of liberal arts and science courses for a monthly discussion group, now being formed. Share the best of your academic field with other lifelong learners. No fee to join the group which has a North Shore locale. Contact rtroundtable2011@gmail.com for information. Specify subject(s) taught and days/times available.

Entertainment

The Village Music Store “Summer Showcase” continues with the Wednesday evening performance by the Deerfield Community Concert Band, 7 p.m. June 29 at Starbucks Plaza, Downtown Deerfield, 675 Deerfield Road. This is a public service activity of the Village Music Store, the Deerfield Primesource Village Center, and Starbucks. Call Lana Rae (847) 945-5321.

Garden

Calling all gardeners, including children. The Deerfield Family Days July 4th Flower and Garden Show invites you to “Bring your Best Bud” to this free, amateurs only, all ages, competition. No pre-registration required. Bring entries including plants, flowers, fruits and vegetables to the Jewett Park Community Center, Oak Room, 836 Jewett Park Drive 7:30-9:30 a.m. on July 4. Bud vases provided. Volunteers will help identify and stage flowers. Show open to public 10 a.m.-3 p.m. To volunteer call Adrienne Samuel (847) 945-8757.

Health

Cancer Wellness Center, 215 Revere Drive, Northbrook, offers: Free Reiki, healing touch, reflexology, massage and personal training wellness sessions to anyone impacted by cancer, including those with a diagnosis, their family members and those who have lost a loved one to cancer. Call (847) 509-9595 to register or visit www.thecancerwellnesscenter.org

Sachs Recreation Center in Deerfield offers Group Exercise Classes for those 16 years and up. Non-members may buy a one-day guest membership to participate. $7 Deerfield Park District residents; $9 nonresidents. Varied half-hour to one-hour Group Exercise Classes offered Mondays-Fridays, at 5:45 a.m.-7 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. Classes also offered Saturday and Sunday mornings. “A-Z” Group Exercise Classes range from “Aqua” to “Zumba.” Businesses and corporations invited to contact Steve Furlong (847) 572-2660 or steve@dfpd.org, to design memberships with before-work, lunch-hour, or after-work Group Exercise Classes (or athletic league participation) geared for employees, based on their schedules, needs and interests. Visit: www.SachsRecCenter.org, call (847) 572-2600, or e-mail: info@SachsRecCenter.org.

Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered, 12-step program for anyone dealing with a compulsive or addictive behavior, or a codependent relationship. Meets Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. at North Suburban Evangelical Free Church, 200 Lake-Cook Road, Deerfield. Call (847) 580-5781

JCFS

JCFS, 1156 Shure Drive, Arlington Heights offers: Parenting a Child with Special Needs: Weekly Parent Support Group Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. Topics include: The parents’ grieving process; strategies for coping with multiple demands, roles, stresses; managing family and social relationships; etc. $15 per session. Pamela Kaplan (224) 625-2804. www.jcfs.org

Coping with Your Chronic Physical Illness. Mondays, 1-2 p.m. Learn tips and tools for finding enjoyment and minimizing challenges. Topics may include communicating with health care providers, relationships with family and friends, spiritual resources for healing, and living well. $7 per session. Call David Lipschutz (224) 625-2705. www.jcfs.org

Futures Planning. Planning for the future for and with a loved one with a disability is important, especially during times of transition and as caregivers grow older. Participate through the Family Bridges program, or in the Future is Now! group and work with other families over seven sessions to complete the planning process. Partial scholarships based on financial need. Dates, time, location determined based on interest. Brenda Nemeth (773) 467-3727 or BrendaNemeth@jcfs.org.

Libraries

Deerfield Public Library. The Deerfield Library Board of Trustees meets 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month. Programs are free and open to the public. Register in advance at www.deerfieldlibrary.org under “Programs & Classes” or by calling (847) 945-3311.

Children’s Programs: All children’s activities, except those designated “drop-in,” require registration in advance in person, online at www.deerfieldlibrary.org under “Programs and Classes,” or at (847) 945-3311. Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Register for library programs online at www.vapld.info, in person, or by calling (847) 634-3650. All programs free and require registration unless otherwise indicated. All programs are held at the Vernon Area Public Library District. Reunion

USS Columbus CA-74/CG-12/SSN-762 Navy and Marine shipmates Reunion Sept. 21-24, 2011 at Sheraton National Hotel, Arlington, VA. Contact Allen R. Hope, President, 3828 Hobson Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46815-4505 Home (260) 486-2221 (8 a.m.-5 p.m. Eastern Time;) Fax (260) 492-9771; e-mail Hope4391@frontier.com

Scholarships

The Illinois Sons of Italy Foundation offers graduating high school seniors who are full or partially of Italian ancestry the opportunity to compete for $1,000 college scholarships. Scholarships awarded to qualified students who graduate this year from any recognized public or private high school within Illinois. Applicants selected on basis of financial need; scholastic achievements; activities in high school showing character and leadership; applicant’s personal essay, faculty recommendations. Applications obtained from Illinois Sons of Italy Foundation, in writing at 9447 W. 144th Place, Orland Park, IL 60462, including a self-addressed, stamped envelope, or by e-mail at osiail@aol.com. Applications available now and must be completed and returned to the Foundation office by July 1, 2011. Winners notified on or before Aug. 31, 2011.

Schools

District 106 holds Kindergarten registration for the 2011-12 school year at Bannockburn School. Parents of children who will be five years of age on or before Sept. 1, may stop by the Bannockburn School office between 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. weekdays to pick up a registration packet and sign up for the kindergarten screening. Parents of preschool ages children or children who are being home schooled or attend private schools, should contact Peg O’Rourke, Bannockburn School director of student services at (847) 945-5900, Ext. 129. The school offers developmental screening for children from birth to 36 months in conjunction with North Suburban Special Education. Call for appointment.

Volunteers

The Deerfield Park District seeks individuals to serve on the Pool Advisory Committee for the coming year. Committee consists of Deerfield Park District residents appointed by the Board of Park Commissioners. Interested residents should contact the executive director of parks and recreation at the Deerfield Park District (847) 945-0650. Applications for Pool Advisory Committee available at www.dfpd.org or at Jewett Park Community Center, 836 Jewett Park Drive, Deerfield.

The North Shore Senior Center in Northfield needs following volunteers: Friendly visitors; volunteers for the House of Welcome; help with Lunch Circle on Mondays and/or Wednesdays; transportation coordinator; and committee secretaries. Contact Maura Rogan at mrogan@nssc.org or (847) 784-6052.

The Northwest Suburban Guild of Children’s Memorial Hospital seeks new members. Guild meets once a month September-May at a member’s home. Share ideas and enthusiasm to assist in support of the hospital’s Janice and Kimberly Brown Family Life Center and art therapist which are part of Family Services Department. They want to increase their ‘Junior’ membership so anyone at least 21 years of age may volunteer a small amount of time. They hold evening meetings occasionally to accommodate work and school schedules. If interested, attend next meeting. Call Rosalie (847) 991-2987 or e-mail Laurel at laurel907@aol.com.

The Caucus Advisory Council of the Village of Riverwoods seeks volunteers to participate on the Caucus Nominating Committee. Committee is responsible for recruiting and selecting qualified candidates for open offices to submit to the full Caucus (Town Meeting) for the 2011 election. Interested parties must be registered Riverwoods voters. Contact Riverwoods Village Hall (847) 945-3990 between 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. to leave contact information.

Court Appointed Special Advocates of Lake County, needs volunteers to help make a difference in the lives of abused and neglected children. As a volunteer advocate you would become part of a program that speaks up in juvenile court for the best interests of children. You would become a consistent and reliable presence in the child’s life. Volunteer training helps you understand how to navigate the juvenile court system and collaborate with others for the benefit of children. For information about becoming a CASA volunteer, call (847) 808-9154 or visit www.casalakecounty.com.

The Volunteer Center of Northwest Suburban Chicago offers an Excellence in Volunteer Management Training Series, featuring the latest resources, strategies, and tools for maximizing a volunteer program’s impact. The series consists of six courses based on new materials from Hands-on Network and other leaders in the field, taught during two day-long sessions. Course topics include: Understanding Volunteering; Planning Your Volunteer Program; Recruiting and Placing Volunteers; Orienting and Training Volunteers; Supervising Volunteers; Evaluating Your Volunteer Program.

St. Gregory’s Church, 815 Wilmot Road, Deerfield sponsors Troop Care Package program. Following items may be dropped off 9 a.m.-4 p.m.: Socks, body wipes, powder, lens cleaner packets, ready-to-eat single serving food items (tuna packets or pop-top cans with spaghetti, chili, or soup), large jars of peanuts. Snacks (beef jerky, Slim Jims), single serving drink pouches, such as Crystal Light, Kool-aid, Propel, Gatorade, and protein, granola, or power bars (no chocolate). (847) 945-1678 or visit www.stgregoryschurch.org.

Women

The Junior Women’s Club of Deerfield is a community-based social and service organization serving the North Shore area for more than 30 years. JWCD meets once a month at different locations within the community. To inquire about membership, e-mail JWCDeerfield@yahoo.com or visit Jwcdeerfield.com.

Youth

Bricks4Autism a Lego club for children five years of age and up, meets first Saturday of month 4-5 p.m.; Aspergers 4-6 p.m. Deerfield Park District, 836 Jewett Park Drive. Register at www.brickology.com or call Beth (847) 494-5346.

The Boy Scouts offer following: Cub Scouts - boys in first-fifth grades; Boy Scouts-boys in fifth to 12th grades; Venturing-young men and women ages 14-21. (847) 433-1813.

Programs for Early Childhood Participants - Children one-eight years of age may participate in activities at Jewett Park Community Center, 836 Jewett Park Drive, Deerfield. Ginny (847) 572-2624 or e-mail ginnyw@dfpd.org.