Buddy’s a strong dog, but obedient

Most of the dogs that are available for adoption at Orphans of the Storm arrived as rescued stray or abandoned from the streets of various municipalities throughout Lake County or northern Cook County. Some others find their way to us after being relinquished to Lake …

Teen foundation awards grants

The Chicago Teen Foundation and its alumni program have awarded $37,642 in grants to seven Jewish social service and education programs in Chicago and Israel. Each year, Voices — a program of the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago – introduces more than two …

Pet of the Week: Gentle Auggie loves to go on walks

Auggie is a dog who has lost two owners. Not on purpose – far from it! His first owner died and the family didn’t want Auggie. In fact, they left him at a kill shelter (not exactly honoring the deceased’s memory). Just before his time …

Summer art offerings at Adler Music and Arts Center

The David Adler Music and Arts Center in Libertyville is accepting enrollments for their summer art classes. Colored pencil drawing workshop “Drawing in Color”: Teen to adults. Develop and understand colored pencil as an art medium. Drawing comprehension and skills to develop your own means …

Open-casting calls for short film

Management by Morgan is hosting an open casting call between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 3, at 3100 West Dundee Road, suite unit 292 in Northbrook. MbM is calling those between the ages of 10-16, male and female, who are interested in …

Break black cat syndrome, adopt this pair

It is the big black dog and cat that are overlooked and passed by for adoption more often than other animals of lighter colored coats at animal shelters across the country. This fact even has a name. It is known as the black dog syndrome. …

More than $130,000 raised at Breathe Deep Deerfield

More than 1,300 participants gathered May 6 at Deerfield High School for Breathe Deep Deerfield, a 5K fun-run, one-mile walk and balloon launch to help increase lung cancer awareness and raise money for LUNGevity Foundation. With donations still coming in, more than $130,000 was raised …

Deerfield’s Congregation B’nai Tikvah teens win big

It’s an award-winning season for teen youth group members of Congregation B’nai Tikvah in Deerfield. At the spring convention of the Chicago region of United Synagogue Youth, the USY chapter from B’nai Tikvah was named Chapter of the Year for the entire region from northwest …

South Park School takes first in chess tournament

Chess classes and tournaments through Deerfield Park District are popular offerings, and instructor Polina Katsen says chess, in general, has increased in popularity in Deerfield.

“Almost every school has a special after-school chess program, sometimes organized by the school PTO, sometimes through the school,” she …

Stevenson alum graduates from Marine Corps program

Marine Corps Pvt. Doel E. Diaz, a 2010 graduate of Stevenson High School, Lincolnshire, recently graduated from the Marine Corps Basic Combat Engineer Course at Marine Corps Engineer School, Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, N.C. During the five-week course, Diaz received instruction in the fundamentals …

Pet of the Week: Bella is beautiful -- inside and out

Bella is a perfect dog, an instant dog, a “move-right-in” dog. Her late owner, who died with Bella at his side, would probably agree. After her owner died, Bella ended up in a high-kill shelter in New Mexico. Like Scarlett, the featured Pet of the …

Cianchetti honored for work with Agency on Aging

Ralph Cianchetti, of Lincolnshire, has assumed emeritus status on the Board of Directors of the Agency on Aging of Northeastern Illinois. Cianchetti has represented Lake County on the board since 1995, including two years as chairman, and previously served on the agency’s Advisory Council. He …

Milkshake recipes wanted

Deerfield Park District/Park Foundation and Tom and Eddie’s Deerfield invite you to “Shake It Up!” by creating and submitting your own milkshake recipe for the chance to be selected for Tom and Eddie’s “Silver Spatula” Award. The winner will receive a free sandwich every week …

North Suburban YMCA receives $25,000 grant

The North Suburban YMCA has received a $25,000 grant from The UPS Foundation, the charitable arm of UPS. The grant will pay for YMCA renovations to ease accessibility for individuals with disabilities, including automatic entry doors, redesigned locker rooms, and improved rest rooms. These renovations …

Lhasa apso Keno seeks a new, enlightened owner

When little Keno arrived to Orphans of the Storm as a stray, unclaimed pet, his true identity was hidden in a grimy, tangled tousle of fur. True to the description on the animal control report that accompanied the dog — “small male dog, filthy and …