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February 17, 2012 4:34PM

Updated: February 22, 2012 12:01AM

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The Chicago Botanic Garden

The following events will take place at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road in Glencoe. For more information call (847) 835-5440 or visit chicagobotanic.org.

Registration for the 2012 summer day camp programs has begun. In addition to the Chicago Botanic Garden’s week long summer day camp, Camp CBG now offers full-day camps from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. for two weeks for children ages 6-9. Parents who register their children by Feb. 29 will receive a $5 per camp “Early Bloomer” discount. Among the camps offered are My First Camp 2 & 3; Green Sprouts; Green Thumbs; Explorer; Adventurers; Leaders in Training; Yoga Bash; and Discover Dance.

Camp CBG provides exciting and enriching learning experiences for children ages 2-12. The Garden offers week long camps with morning, afternoon, and all-day options from June 18 to Aug. 17. Online registration is open through June.

The exhibition Treewhispers will be on display from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. through April 8 in the Joutras Gallery. Visit treewhispers.com.

De-mystifying Heirloom Gardening: Lecture and Seed Swap will take place with a lecture and book signing from 2-3 p.m. and the seed swap and demonstrations from 3-5 p.m. Feb. 26 in the Fairchild Room of the Alsdorf Auditorium. Diane Ott Whealy will be signing copies of her new book, Gathering, Memoir of a Seed Saver.

Brambles and Berries for Beginners will take place from 9:30 a.m.-noon Feb. 25. The cost is $36 for members and $45 for nonmembers.

Urban Composting will be discussed from 1-3 p.m. Feb. 25. The cost is $29 for members and $37 for nonmembers.

Harry Potter’s Herbology: Medieval and Renaissance Botany at Hogwarts will be discussed at 11 a.m.-noon Feb. 25. The cost is $15 for members and $19 for nonmembers.

Backyard Design will be discussed from 7-9 p.m. Feb. 28. The cost is $29 for members and $37 for nonmembers.

Families visiting the Garden can borrow Discovery Backpacks from the Information Desk in the Visitor Center. They are available year-round and will be loaned out on a first-come, first-served basis.

Story Time in the Lenhardt Library for children ages 2-5 accompanied by a caregiver will take place form 10-11 a.m. Mondays through May 21.

The library exhibition “Renaissance Artists: illustrations of Science and Art will take place from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays and noon-4:30 p.m. on weekends through May 13

Beginning Watercolor will take place from 1-3:30 p.m. Thursdays, March 1-April 5. The cost is $189 for members and $237 for nonmembers.

Growing a Cook’s Garden will take place from 1-3 p.m. March 3. The cost is $29 for members and $37 for nonmembers.

Success with Trees and Shrubs will take place from 9:30 a.m.-noon March 3. The cost is $36 for members and $45 for nonmembers.

A free certificate program information session will take place from 7-8 p.m. March 5.

From the Drawing Board to the Border will take place from 7-9 p.m. March 6. The cost is $29 for members and $37 for nonmembers.

Marty Wingate will discuss his book Landscaping for Privacy: Innovative Ways to Turn Your Outdoor Space into a Peaceful Retreat from 1-2 p.m. March 9. A book signing will follow.

The Magical World of Floral Close-Ups will be discussed from 7-9 p.m. March 9. The cost is $29 for members and $37 for nonmembers.

Floral Close-Up Photography with Allen Rokach will take place from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. March 10. The cost is $179 for members and $224 for nonmembers.

The Best New Annuals for 2012 will be discussed from 1-4 p.m. March 10. The cost is $59 for members and $74 for nonmembers.

Gardening in Raised Beds will be discussed from 1-3 p.m. March 10. The cost is $29 for members and $37 for nonmembers.

Growing Salads Indoors will be discussed from 9-11 a.m. March 10. The cost is $29 for members and $37 for nonmembers.

Healthy Gardens will be discussed from 9 a.m.-noon March 10. The cost is $59 for members and $74 for nonmembers.

Pruning Principles will be discussed from 1-3 p.m. March 11. The cost is $29 for members and $37 for nonmembers.

Botany will be discussed from 2:30-4:30 p.m. or 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays March 12-April 23. The cost is $269 for members and $337 for nonmembers.

Color Mixing will be discussed from 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays, March 13-April 17. The cost is $229 for members and $287 for nonmembers.

Organic Gardening—A Fresh Approach will be discussed from 6:30-9 p.m. March 13. The cost is $36 for members and $45 for nonmembers.

A Craft Spirits Tasting at the Garden will be held from 6-8 p.m. March 8. Connoisseurs may sample and array of spirits crafted by small batch distillers. Advance tickets are $25. Day Tickets are $28. Garden members receive $3 off each ticket level. Participants must be 21 or older with a valid ID.

The Chicago Botanic Garden will provide educational opportunities at the 2012 Chicago Flower and Garden Show March 10-18 at Navy Pier. For event listings and times, visit chicagoflower.com.

Register for Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University, a class that provides common-sense education and empowerment to individuals and families alike, whether finances are in great shape or under distress. The class will take place 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays March 6-June 13 at Willow Creek Community Church — North Shore. Registration and materials fee apply. Register online at willownorthshore.org and selected “Next Steps” tab. Child care is available. For information contact ..

Alliance Française du North Shore will offer “Café Conversation” in French from 10-11 a.m. March 5 at Panera, 1199 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. Membership is not required and the meeting is open to all fluency levels. Visit alliancefn.wlkcommunity.com or e-mail .

The Cancer Wellness Center, 215 Revere Drive, Northbrook, offers free programming for anyone impacted by cancer, including those with a diagnosis, their family members and those who have lost a loved one to cancer. Programs and services include: Physician lectures, complimentary education, yoga, counseling, support and discussion groups, and a full schedule of wellness classes. Call (847) 509-9595 to register or visit cancerwellness.org.

International Student Exchange is looking for volunteer host families to welcome teens from around the world for a semester or a year long stay in American high schools. All students bring their own spending money, speak good English and are fully screened. Call Denise (847) 652-7662 or for information. 3-5 week summer studentss also available from France and Spain.

Temple Judea Mizpah, 8610 Niles Center Road, Skokie, presents a program open to the community: “Success with Your Internet Job Search”, led by Melissa Fickling from Jewish Vocational Services of Chicago at 7 p.m. March 13. Program free with advanced reservation. RSVP by March 12, by email to or call (847) 676-1566.

Saint Francis Hospital will hold HeartFest at 7 a.m. Feb. 28 at 355 Ridge Ave., Evanston. The day will include health screenings by appointment only from 7-10 a.m.; a welcome at 9:30 a.m.; a presentation by Ryan Hutmacher, co-founder of Centered Chef; and a discussion of the latest treatments for cardiac arrhythmia at 11:30 a.m. To register, call (877) 737-4636.

Going Green Matters, Wilmette’s sixth annual green fair, will take place from 1-5 p.m. March 11 at the Woman’s Club of Wilmette, 930 Greenleaf Ave., Wilmette. The day will feature booths, presentations, exhibits and the chance for battery, electronic and Styrofoam recycling. Visit goinggreenmatters.org. For volunteer opportunities, contact .

The following programs are offered at the Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road. Call (847) 729-7500:

Love Your Library: Winter Reading Program – through March 4. Love your Library? Love to read? What better way to warm your heart (and mind) than by reading a good book. Complete four books of your choice in six weeks to receive a specially selected prize for finishing and an entry in the grand prize raffle. Open to Glenview Library adult and teen card holders. Sign up at the Reader Services Desk.

The Glenview Public Library will participate in the Glenview Resident Open House, 9-11:30 a.m. Feb. 25, Park Center Lobby, 2400 Chestnut. Learn more about the Village, Park District, Public Library, Schools, Chamber of Commerce, Township, Glenbrook Hospital, and Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC). Refreshments, crafts, and more. Sponsored by the Village of Glenview; coordinated by the Glenview Communicators.

Northern Lights Homework Help Center, 5-6:30 p.m. Mondays through March 19 or 1-3 p.m. Saturdays through March 17. The Northern Lights glow in the winter sky. High School Volunteers can help shine a light on students’ homework. Volunteers will assist students (grades 3-8) with homework and math skills practice. 30-minute sessions will be provided on a drop-in basis. Children may be grouped by subject and grade level. Just drop in. Volunteers may sign up at glenviewpl.org/northernlights.htm

Cityscapes: Portraits of the Second City by Audrey McCartney Barrett, Glenview Resident — through Feb. 28. Cityscapes captures the vitality of Chicago’s neighborhoods and street life. Beginning with photographs, Barrett creates a montage of the very essence and character of a street scene. Audrey then challenges herself to capture the energy, rhythm, and emotional feeling of a place, as well as intriguing architectural forms and embellished facades. A self-taught artist, Glenview Art League member, and multiple award-winner, Barrett’s hope is to engage the viewer and share a moment of connection with her art and Chicago.

Art Naturally: The Illustrator’s Eye by Nancy Halliday, Glenview Resident — March 1–April 29. As the seasons change from winter to spring, Art in the Library presents a new exhibit with a unique approach to the natural world. With university degrees in biological sciences and environmental studies, a natural ability to draw, and a keen eye for detail, Glenview artist Nancy Halliday carved a successful career in scientific illustration. This fascinating exhibit will draw you into nature — creatures large and small, botanical studies, and a few examples of Nancy’s artwork painted simply for pleasure. Save-the-date for a Gallery Talk at 6:30 p.m. on April 24 in the library lobby.

Unless otherwise noted, register at glenviewpl.org/registration.htm, call (847) 729-7500, ext. 7600 or visit the Reader Services Desk.

Mollie’s War: For the Love of Country — 7 p.m. Feb. 28. Hear the story of an average American woman who became a WAC (Women’s Army Corps) during World War II, placing herself in ongoing peril. Journeying to war-torn Europe to serve her country, WAC enlistee Mollie Weinstein Schaffer experienced the adventures of a lifetime. As told by her daughter and editor Cynthia Schaffer, Mollie’s War documents the human side of life during the war — a life that alternates between fear and romance, exhaustion, and leisure. Book sale & signing. Women’s History Month begins March 1.

Lyric Opera of Chicago Lecture Series — 7-8:30 p.m. March 1. Indulge your passion for opera. Lyric opera docents present Rinaldo by George Frideric Handel, the final selection for this year’s opera lecture series.

The ABCs of Photo Organization — 7 p.m. March 6. Is your camera or computer so full of pictures you’ve completely lost track? Do boxes full of loose photos haunt you? Here’s help and inspiration to tackle this daunting organizational task. Monica Lee of the Association of Personal Photo Organizers will teach you how to sort through and digitize a lifetime of photos, home movies, slides, and other memorabilia.

GLENergy: Stroke Recognition, Treatment & Prevention — 1-2 p.m. March 9. Strokes can be prevented by managing personal risk and knowing how to recognize and respond to stroke signs and symptoms. Barb Small, a nurse specialist from NorthShore University HealthSystem, will discuss facts about strokes and what you can do to keep yourself healthy. An educational Friday afternoon break for seniors. A partner program with the Village of Glenview Senior Services and North Shore Senior Center. Register at glenviewpl.org/registration.htm, call (847) 729-7500, ext. 7600, or visit the Reader Services Desk.

Adult Book Discussion Groups

Book selections are available at the Reader Services Desk one month prior to meetings. New members are always welcome; just drop in.

Page Turners — 1 p.m. March 5. The March selection is Remarkable Creatures by Tracy Chevalier. Meets monthly.

Much Ado About Mysteries — 7 p.m. March 8. The discussion topic is Legal Eagles—Lawyer Mysteries. Find out what happens when lawyers are the detectives. Meets quarterly.

Genealogy First Tuesdays — 2-4:30 p.m. March 6. Genealogy First Tuesdays is designed to help genealogy enthusiasts break down their “brick walls.” Informal, unstructured meetings allow participants to explore topics and tools in genealogy, including books, library databases, and websites. Share tips and tricks with others in a relaxed environment. Please register at glenviewpl.org/registration.htm, the Reference Services Desk or (847) 729-7500 ext. 7700.

Registration required unless otherwise noted. Glenview Public Library cardholders only. Visit or call the Reference Services Desk at (847 729-7500, ext. 7700 to register.

Beyond Google Group — 7-8:30 p.m. March 5. Internet savvy is just a click away. Explore the latest Internet developments and search techniques. Your questions direct the discussion. Just drop-in.

eReader Drop-In Sessions — 7-8 p.m. March 7. Drop in for a one-to-one session and learn how to download an eBook to your eReader. First-come, first-served.

Special Adult Services

Free Adult Literacy Classes —9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays through May 10. Conducted by Oakton Community College. A unique opportunity to improve English reading and writing skills. For adults whose first language is not English, with beginning to intermediate skills. Call (847) 635-1426 for details. Please note: There is no class on March 20 and 22.

Register at glenviewpl.org/registration.htm, call (847) 729-7500, ext. 7600, or visit the Reader Services Desk.

New! Topics Series Geometry: How It Relates to the Real World — 2-3 p.m., Feb. 25. College Tutors and Nannies presents the first of a new Topics Series, focusing on geometry and how it relates to the real world. An exciting opportunity for math enrichment in a relaxed environment. Grades 9-12. Register by Feb. 24; limit 40 participants.

Gamer’s Paradise — 5-9 p.m. March 9. Play with the Library’s Nintendo Wii, XBOX360, Playstation 3, and game collection. Big screens and boomchairs make this a gamer’s paradise. Pizza and pop included. Register by March 8. Ages 13-18.

For Children and Families

Unless otherwise noted, registration required at (847) 729-7500, ext. 7900, the Youth Services Desk, or glenviewpl.org/registration.htm.

Puppet University Workshop Putting on a Show! (grades 3 & up) — 6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 23 and 9:30 a.m.-noon, Feb. 25. Become a Puppet University Puppeteer and help put on a show. Attend two rehearsals to learn about characters, puppet manipulation, stage direction, cues, and music. Invite family and friends to see the show, 11:30 a.m. Feb. 25. Students in grades 6 & up may request service hour credits.

Puppet University Performance Preschool Puppet Potpourri — 11:30 a.m.-noon Feb. 25. Enjoy a puppet show with Steve Beno, presented by Glenview Public Library’s very own Puppet University Puppeteers (grades 3 & up). Especially for families with children ages 3-6.

YMCA Preschool Art Classes (ages 3-5 with an adult) — 10-10:45 a.m. Feb. 29. The North Suburban YMCA Art Academy provides experiences for preschoolers to create art. Parent or caregiver must be present. Glenview Library cardholders only.

Drop-In Chess Club (up to grade — 7-8:30 p.m. March 2. Volunteer chess instructor Steve Levenson lends excellent instruction and advice. Bring your own chess set if possible. Children age 8 and under must be accompanied by a parent.

Flight-to-Fun Kids Club (ages 2-6) — 10:30-11:30 a.m. March 3. Co-sponsored by The Glen Town Center. Wetland Wonderland (live animals) with The Grove. Just drop in for Miss Silvia’s Storytime and more. Stop by the Youth Services Desk for a membership card. Location: Book Market, The Glen Town Center, 2651 Navy Blvd.

Kid Safety Seminar (grades K & up with a parent) — 1:30-2:30 p.m. March 3. Kristin Miller from Championship Martial Arts presents safety tips and self-protection techniques. Students will receive a study guide, take-home test, and fingerprinting/missing child kit.

Preschool Drop-In Movie: 10-11:30 a.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. March 5. Call Youth Services at (847) 729-7500, ext. 7900 for title. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Glenview Reads Aloud (ages 6-8) — 7-7:45 p.m. March 7. Funny, fearsome, familiar, and fantastic stories for children ages 6-8. Register at glenviewpl.org/storytime.htm.

Last chance for “Summer in February.” The super savings on Glenview Park District Outdoor Pool Passes ends Feb. 29. Take the plunge now on super early bird rates and save up to 25 percent. “Summer in February” resident rates are $75 for an individual and $45 for each additional family member. Nanny and Senior rates are also available. Outdoor pool passes provide season-long admission to Flick Pool, 3600 Glenview Road, and Roosevelt Pool, 2239 Fir St. Purchase or renew your outdoor pool passes throughout the month of February at Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave., or online at the Glenview Park District website, glenviewparks.org. For further details, call (847) 724-5670.

The Glenview Park District Spring 2012 Guide is filled with information on spring programs and events, preschool registration for the 2012-13 school year, the Summer in February outdoor Pool Pass sale and the upcoming golf season. General registration is under way for spring programs. Online registration is available for many Glenview Park District programs by visiting glenviewparks.org. Click Online Registration to get started. Registration can also be done in person, by mail and via fax. Call (847) 724-5670 for information.

Register now for the Glenview Park District’s Summer 2012 Camps. Happy campers spend their summer at a Glenview Park District Summer Camp! New additions to this year’s camp offerings include Before and After Camp Care so that families can extend their child’s camp day; a lunch delivery service option available for select camps, so families don’t have to worry about packing a lunch; a cutting-edge total athletic training Junior Golf Camp at Glenview National 9 Golf Club; and Glenbrook South High School science and engineering camps. Register online at glenviewparks.org, in person at Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave., by mail or via fax to (847) 657-6231. Many camps begin the week of June 11.

Girls 2012 Spring Softball. The deadline to register for girls softball leagues is 7:30 p.m. March 5. The Park District fields leagues for girls in grades 3 through 8. The season begins the week of April 23. Fees are $117/residents and $146.25/nonresidents for grades 3 and 4 and $131/residents and $163.75/nonresidents for grades 5 through 8. Younger girls can get in on the action too with a first- and second-grade league just for them. The season runs from April 21 through June 16, and costs $102/residents and $127.50/nonresidents. Register online at glenviewparks.org, in person, via fax or by mail. All (224) 521-2560 with questions.

Activities and events at Glenview Park Golf Club, 800 Shermer Road, GlenviewGlenview Park Golf Club 2012 Season Golf Passes are on sale beginning Feb. 27. New this year is the E-30 Pass for any age, which offers a 30-round card good weekdays before 7 a.m. or after noon. Streamline sign up by bringing last year’s pass and two forms of identification. An Illinois driver’s license and utility bill are needed to prove Glenview residency. Call (847) 724-0250 for information.

Fish Frys are back. The Cafe Fish Frys at Glenview Park Golf Club begin Feb. 24 and continue weekly through the summer. Seatings start at 4:30 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis through 8 p.m. Menu items: beer battered and baked fish, fried shrimp and clam strips and side dishes including mac & cheese and baked potatoes, served with your choice of clam chowder or a garden salad. Limited menu items are also available. Price is $14 per person, which includes tax, and $10 for children 12 years and younger. For more information, call (847) 657-3200.

Closest to the Pin Contest. Tee it up for this fun, friendly competition from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 3, at the Glenview Park Golf Club. The entry fee of $5 gets you three shots to hit your ball “closest to the pin.” The field is split into several divisions and clubs are provided if needed. Held snow or shine. Call (847) 724-0250.

Activities and events at Glennview National 9, 2800 W. Lake Ave., Glenview

Open registration for all Glenview National 9 Leagues begins March 1. That includes Couples, Parent/Child, Senior, Monday Night Men’s, Junior, Tuesday Morning Women’s and Wednesday Working Women’s leagues. Download registration forms and league descriptions from golfglenview.com. For more information, call the clubhouse at (847) 657-1637.

Registration for programs at Wagner Farm is going on now at Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave., or online at glenviewparks.org. Call (847) 657-1506 for details.

Historic Wagner Farm, 1510 Wagner Road, provides a unique opportunity for families to learn about our farming heritage and experience first hand “the way things used to be.” The Heritage Center and grounds are open daily. Stop by 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Saturday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sunday. The Heritage Center features interactive stations, milking parlor, greenhouse, authentic 1930’s store and museum store.

Crafty Calves — meet and learn about farm animals, then make a special animal craft in the last class of this winter program for kids ages 3-5 with an adult, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. March 15. The featured farm animal in March is the horse. The fee is $5.75 per participant for Park District residents and $7.19 for nonresidents. Children must be accompanied by paying adults.

Be a Dairy Detective — visit the milking parlor at Wagner Farm, 1510 Wagner Road, to see how milk is taken from the cow to your dinner table. Learn how people have used dairy products throughout time and even make your own ice cream to enjoy. The class from 3:45 to 5 p.m. March 23, is recommended for ages 4 to adult. Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. The fee is $12 per person for residents and $15 for nonresidents.

Registration for programs at Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave., is going on now at the center or online at glenviewparks.org. Call (847) 724-5670 for details.

Park Center Preschool Registration for the 2012-13 school year is going on now. Registration packets are available at the front desk of Park Center. Registration is first-come, first-served, and open enrollment will be ongoing until classes fill. Two- to five-day programs are available for children ages 2-4. You will be notified by mail regarding the enrollment status of your child. For more information call (847) 724-5670.

Register now for Together We Tri Indoor Triathlon. This fun challenge that includes a 10-minute swim, a 20 minute bike ride on spin bikes and a 15 minute run on the indoor track. Suitable for all fitness levels. All participants receive a quick drying T-shirt, coupons and a post-race expo. Entry fee is $35 for TWT alumni or PCHF members; $45 all others. Race day is March 11 at 7 a.m. For registration and information call 866-88-WE-TRI or visit togetherwetri.com <togetherwetri.com/> .

Glenview Resident Open House. Learn more about the Village, Park District, Library, Chamber of Commerce, Northfield Township, Glenbrook Hospital, local schools, the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC), and other community organizations from 9 to 11:30 a.m. February 25, at Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave. This free, drop-in event — for new and established residents — includes refreshments, visits with police and firefighters, voter registration (bring two pieces of ID with current address), blood pressure checks and crafts for kids.

Park Center Health and Fitness Open House. Tour the new 3,600-foot space, including Park Studio, home to yoga and Pilates classes; Pilates Studio, built to accommodate four people on state-of-the-art Pilates equipment; and a 2,000-square-foot cycling/multipurpose room from 9 a.m. to noon February 25, at Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave. (same day as the Resident Open House). Demonstrations and refreshments are offered, along with a drawing for a free annual membership and other prizes. The first 500 guests receive goodie bags filled with surprises. For more information, call (847) 724-5670.

Comfort Food. The last in this winter’s series of cooking classes features chicken. Learn how to cut up a whole bird, a huge money saver, and a few diverse recipes from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Feb. 28. The resident fee is $50/person and $62.50 for nonresidents.

Middle school students can start the weekend off with friends at Park Center March 16. Things get rolling at 3:30 p.m. with open gym in the main gym and pizza and music in the Lakeview Room. No registration is necessary. There is no charge to come to the last Hangout of the year!

Breaking Out. Three different casts star in the Glenview Children??s Theatre production of ??Breaking Out,” an original musical with songs by Randy Satovitz and Peter Dolson. Performances are at noon March 3 and 4; and noon and 4 p.m. March 10 and 11. Tickets are $6 and are on sale at Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave.

Baby-sitting Clinic. Learn how to be the safest and most dependable baby-sitter on your block. Girls and boys ages 11 to 15 can gain leadership skills and knowledge necessary to safely and responsibly provide basic child and infant care and first aid. Classes are from 1:30 to 5 p.m. March 3, 10 and 17, at Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave. Fee is $108 for residents and $135 for nonresidents.

Fun with Ceramics. A variety of classes offer ceramics choice at Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave. Ages 13 and older can try the two-week ceramics sampler class from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, March 17 and 24. Fee is $42 for residents and $52.50 for nonresidents per person. Kids and parents are welcome at Fun Friday Ceramics from 6 to 9 p.m. March 23. Fee is $27 for residents and $33.75 for nonresidents per person.

Activities and events at the Glenview Ice Center, 1851 Landwehr Road, Glenview. Registration for programs at the Glenview Ice Center is going on now at Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave., or online at glenviewparks.org. Call (847) 724-2800 for details.

Open hockey “Rat Time” 12:15-2 p.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays. The Glenview Ice Center sets aside one hour and 45 minutes for pick up hockey games. Players must be at least 18 years old and wear full equipment to participate. Admission: $9 or buy a 10-time Rat pass for $80. Goalies play for free!

Spring Hockey Registration. The 10-week session of development hockey runs Feb. 28 through May 13. Spring hockey clinics and leagues for youth and adults begin the week of March 19. Find a complete schedule of spring hockey programs at glenviewicecenter.org. Register online at glenviewparks.org, in person at the Glenview Ice Center or at Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave., by mail or via fax. For more information call (847) 724-2800.

Spring Figure Skating Registration. Resident/nonresident registration for new students began Feb. 20. The 10-week session runs Feb. 27 through May 12. Find a complete figure skating class schedule at glenviewicecenter.org. Register online at glenviewparks.org, in person at the Glenview Ice Center or at Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave., by mail or via fax. For more information call (847) 724-2800.

Freeze Figure Skating Competition. The Glenview Ice Center is proud to host figure skating competitions twice a year, including The Freeze Figure Skating Competition on Feb. 25 and 26. If you like to watch figure skating and enjoy an exciting tournament, don’t miss the 8th annual Freeze, which features local skaters from around the Chicago area. For specific times or more information, call (847) 724-2800 or go online to glenviewicecenter.org.

Drop in for Open Skate. The Glenview Ice Center, 1851 Landwehr Road, offers daily open public skating sessions. Open skate is offered from noon to 2 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday and Thursday; 1:30 to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; and 8:15 to 10 p.m. Friday. Admission is $6.50 weekdays and weekends and $7.50 Friday nights and holidays. Children ages 5 and under skate free when skating with an adult. Skate rental is available for $4.50.

Activities and events at Glenview Tennis Club, 1800 Wagner Road, Glenview

Session III Indoor Tennis Lesson registration for new class participants begins March 3. You can register n person at the Glenview Tennis Club, 1800 Wagner Road. Session III runs March 5 through May 31. For a lesson schedule go online to glenviewparks.org. For more information call (847) 724-1570.

2012-13 memberships go on sale March 1. Club members pay less than non-members for court time, have priority in program registration and court reservations and are eligible to obtain permanent reserved court time. Resident and nonresident fees are available. For more information, go online to glenviewparks.org or call (847) 724-1570.

Registration for programs at the Grove is going on now at Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave., or online at glenviewparks.org. Call (847) 299-6096.

The Grove’s Natural Science Classroom is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at 1421 Milwaukee Ave.

The Natural Science classroom features hawks and owls as the theme in February. Individuals and families are welcome to discover nature through science equipment, environmental displays, touching tanks, etc.

Decorative Painting 101. Learn the basics using acrylics and other types of brushes in this beginner’s class for adults from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Feb. 25, at The Grove, 1421 Milwaukee Ave. It’s led by Debi Gajewski, a member of The American Society of Decorative Painters. Bring an old shirt or apron to protect your clothing as well as a sack lunch. Meet in The Grove’s Program Barn. The fee is $32.50 for residents and $40.63 for nonresidents and includes all supplies.

Meet the Turtles. The shelled reptiles from The Grove Interpretive Center’s indoor turtle pond are the stars of Turtle Time, from 10 to 11 a.m. March 3. Learn all about turtles in this show and tell, hands-on program for children ages 4-6 with an adult. Turtle races and a trail walk are part of the fun! The cost is $12 per adult/child pair for residents and $15 for nonresident adult/child pairs. Registration is required.

Kent Fuller Air Station Prairie/The Tyner Center

Registration for programs at the Tyner Center/Air Station Prairie is going on now at Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave. Call (847) 299-6096 or go online at glenviewparks.org

The Tyner Interpretive Center, 2400 Compass Road, is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays in February. Exterior exhibits and walking trails through the prairies are open to the public daily from sunrise to sunset. For further information on vents and programs at the Kent Fuller Air Station Prairie, call (847) 299-6096.

Nature and Yoga — an 11-week session of Yoga on the Prairie starts from 8 to 9:15 a.m. March 3. Start your weekend off right by practicing yoga amid the tranquil surroundings of a natural landscape. Yoga on the Prairie is for beginners and intermediate-level students, 18 years and older. Advance registration is required. The fee is $180 for residents and $225 for nonresidents.

Amazing Mammals — Discover what you have in common with Illinois mammals — and learn which ones may be in your own backyard from the clues they leave behind. The class is from 10 to 11 a.m. March 10, for ages 4 to 6 plus an adult. Fee is $12 for each resident adult-child pair and $15 for nonresident pairs. Additional children may register for $6 per child.

The following events are being sponsored by St. Philip Lutheran Church, 1609 Pfingsten Road, Glenview (847) 998-1946 stphilip.info: There will be a pancake breakfast from 7:15-8:15 a.m. the first Sunday of each month sponsored by St. Philip’s Men’s Group with a free-will donation; “Mom’s Day Out” to provide mothers with some time for themselves takes place 8:30-11:30 a.m. on Mondays for children ages 2-5. Call Bonnie (847) 998-1793. There is a monthly fee charged.

Lutheran Church of the Ascension will sponsor an adult mini-retreat from 8 a.m.-noon March 3 at Techny Towers Conference and Retreat Center, 2001 Waukegan Road, Techny. Reverend Dennis Kelly, senior pastor at Lutheran Church of the Ascension in Northfield, will be the presenter. To register, visit ascension-church.org or call (847) 466-8335.

Temple Judea Mizpah, 8610 Niles Center Road, Skokie, presents an Adult Education Program: “The Book of Esther” led by Marianne Novak at 7 p.m. Feb. 23. Suggested donation $5/person. Call (847) 676-1566 for details.

Chabad of Glenview is having it’s annual Purim Bash “Purim in Africa” on March 8. Last chance Megill reading is at 5:15 p.m., dinner at 5:45 p.m., and the party continues. Tickets are $18 adult, $10 children (3-12) and $100 family sponsorship. Gold Sponsorships are also available. RSVP by March 1. To register and/or to find out more, call (847) 910-1738 or go to ChabadofGlenview.com.

The following activities sponsored by the Glenview Park District Senior Center are held in the east wing of Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave., unless otherwise indicated. The Senior Center is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (847) 724-4793.

11 a.m.: Men’s Roundtable (until noon). This men’s group discusses current events, shares stories and camaraderie. Located in Room 108C.

noon: AARP/Matur Driving Course (until 4 p.m.); Pinochle

9:30 a.m.: Cribbage (until 11:30 a.m.)

10 a.m.: Advisory Board Meeting

11 a.m.: Poker (until 4:30 p.m.)

1 p.m.: Woodcarving in the craft room. (until 3 p.m.) Members do carvings of their choice. New members can learn from experienced members.

9 a.m.: Crafts/Charity Work (until noon)

10 a.m. Men’s Book Club discusses Unbroken

10:30 a.m.: Advanced Mah Johngg — $5 rack (until 3:30 p.m.)

11:45 a.m.: Duplicate Bridge (until 3:30 p.m. Sr. Center membership required)

noon: Drop-in Bridge (until 3 p.m., 50-cent fee, no partner needed, Sr. Center membership required); Pinochle $1 fee (until 3 p.m.); Rummikub (until 3 p.m.)

9:30 a.m.: Gin Rummy (until 11:30 a.m.)

10 a.m.: “Ask the lawyer,” in Room 108A

11 a.m.: Poker (until 4:30 p.m.)

noon: Pinochle (until 4 p.m.)

1 p.m.: Woodcarving (until 3 p.m.)

11-11:55 a.m.: Blood pressure testing

11:30 a.m.: Drop-in Bridge (50-cent fee, until 3 p.m., no partner needed, Senior Center membership required)

noon: Canasta, Room 108A; and Poker (until 4:30 p.m.)

Coming up at the Glenview Senior Center

Registration is required for the following activities and is going on now at the Senior Center Desk located in the east wing of Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave. call (847) 724-4793 for information.

The Senior Center celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with a Fellowship Luncheon of corned beef and cabbage, at noon March 12. This event is hosted by United Methodist and sponsored by Glenview Terrace. Cost is $10. Reservations are being taken at the Senior Center Desk.

Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter grief support groups meet for eight weeks and are offered at no charge to the general public. Call (847) 556-1777 to register. Registration deadline is four business days before the start date of each group. Learn more about these grief support groups at carecenter.org/groupsupport.

The schedule for Winter & Spring 2012 at 2050 Claire Court, Glenview includes:

Hope & Healing: Adult Loss, 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays through March 29; 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays, May 9-June 27

First Light: Spouse/Partner Loss, 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays through March 28; 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays, May 10-June 28

Families with Children, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays through March 28, RSVP (847) 556-1999

Drop-in Group, 10:30 a.m.-noon, 1st and 3rd Friday of each month.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness, Cook County North Suburban Chapter will offer the Family-to-Family education program for families of persons dealing with serious mental illness from 9-11:30 a.m. Saturdays through April 21 at the Evanston Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave., Evanston. Call (847) 716-2252 to register.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness, Cook County North Suburban, will hold a Family Support Group for families of adults coping with mental illness from 7-8:30 a.m. March 8 and the second Thursday of each month thereafter at Highland Park Hospital, 777 Park Avenue West, Room 1 A, Highland Park. Another group will meet from 7-8:30 p.m. March 5 and the first Monday of each month thereafter at the Knox Building, Skokie Hospital campus, 9701 N. Knox, Skokie. Registration is not required. Free parking. Call (847) 716-2252.