DISTRICT 15
The Palatine Police Department will present an Internet safety program from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 6 in the Winston Campus cafeteria, 900 E. Palatine Rd., Palatine. Topics will include chat rooms, instant messaging, blogs, MySpace, Internet predators, online bullying and safety tips and equipment. Because of the topics, the program is open only to adults. Registration is required. Call Paul Budin at 847-963-3159, or e-mail budinp@ccsd15.net.
DISTRICT U-46
Seventh graders will present the second annual Expert Fair from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Commons at Kenyon Woods Middle School, 1515 Raymond St., South Elgin. Students’ families are invited to view their projects and share a pot-luck dinner. Call 847-289-6685.
Oscar’s Reading Strategy Night will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Lowrie Elementary School, 264 Oak St., Elgin. Oscar (Our School Cares About Reading) Beaver will organize activities and strategies to enhance reading skills. Call 847-888-5261.
An opening reception for the District U-46 Student Art Exhibit will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at First Community Bank, 50 Tyler Creek Plaza, McLean Boulevard and Big Timber Road, Elgin. The exhibit, “Art is Elementary,” will be on display through Jan. 17.
DISTRICT 47
An instructional meeting for elementary and middle school music students and their parents will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday at Richard Bernotas Middle School, 170 N. Oak St., Crystal Lake.
A chorus concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Lundahl Middle School, 560 Nash Rd., Crystal Lake. Call 815-459-5971.
The Parent Teacher Organization will host the Cougar Quest Raffle at 7 p.m. Friday at Husmann Elementary School, 131 Paddock St., Crystal Lake. Raffle tickets, which cost $5, are available in the school office by calling 815-479-7114. Prizes include $1,000, a flat panel TV, a digital camera and a Wii system. Winners need not be present. Call Cathleen Martin at 815-479-8081 or Paula Larsen at 815-444-6310.
DISTRICT 54
A book fair, pancake breakfast and holiday gift shop will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Link School, 900 S. West Glenn Trail, Elk Grove Village. Call 847-357-5300.
A holiday gift shop will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday in the Muir Literacy Academy gym, 1973 N. Kensington Rd., Hoffman Estates. Holiday Around the World and a holiday gift shop will be presented by parents and teachers from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. Call 847-357-6444.
DISTRICT 59
The Parent Literacy Project will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Robert Frost Elementary School, 1308 S. Cypress Drive, Mt. Prospect.
DISTRICT 158
A holiday craft fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Hannah Martin Elementary School, 10920 Reed Rd., Lake in the Hills.
DISTRICT 214
The Elk Grove High School Instrumental Parents Organization will sponsor a fundraiser for the instrumental music programs on Sunday. A percentage of each sale between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 590 E. Golf Rd., Schaumburg, will be donated to the EGHS band and orchestra. A portion of the proceeds between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. at Fuddruckers, 436 E. Golf Rd., will be donated to music education. Vouchers for both locations are available at the school and each location.
A dance workshop for children 3 to 13 hosted by the Wheeling High School Orchesis will be held from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Dec. 8 at the high school, 900 S. Elmhurst Rd. An optional pizza party will be held from 6 to 6:40 p.m.Students will perform a joint concert with Orchesis members at 7 p.m. in the Sang Theater. Workshops include preschool class, ballet, dance with props, boys dance, drama, jazz/hip hop, musical theater and lyrical jazz. The cost is $25, which includes a ticket for the evening performance, a certificate and a souvenir T-shirt. The pizza party is an additional $5. Registration is accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration forms are available in the front office during school hours or by calling 847-718-7121.
ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
The Elgin Community College Musical Theatre will hold auditions for people 16 and older for its production of “Big River — The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday in Room 284D of the Visual and Performing Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Drive. Singers and actors from 40 to 60 and African-Americans are especially needed. Auditions are by appointment only. Actors should prepare a musical number from any other Broadway show. Bring a copy of sheet music; an accompanist will be provided. No taped accompaniment or a cappella singing. Dress comfortably and wear appropriate shoes for a dance audition. Performances will be in late February. Call the ECC audition hot line at 847-214-7188 and leave your name and phone number.
MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE
An information session on McHenry County College’s nursing program will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Bersted Lecture Hall, Room A240 at the college, 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal Lake. Call 815-479-7771.
Auditions for the spring musical “Company” by Stephen Sondheim and George Furth will be held at 6 p.m. Monday and Tuesday in the Black Box Theatre, Room D167, at McHenry County College, 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal Lake. Prepare a two- to three-minute song, and be prepared to do a dance routine. Bring a CD for accompaniment if needed. Performances will be in March. Call 815-455-8746.
OAKTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
A preview performance of “The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow” will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday at Oakton Community College, 1600 E. Golf Rd., Des Plaines. Tickets cost $5. Regular performances will be at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 9, and 8 p.m. Dec. 6. Tickets cost $10, $8 for students and seniors. A post-show discussion will be held Dec. 9. Call 847-635-1900.
Prospective students and their families are invited to an open house at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Des Plaines campus. Information will be provided on admission policies, career and transfer programs, financial aid, athletics and activities. Register at www.oakton.edu/admiss/openhouse/campusvisit.htm or call 847-635-1629.
ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY
An online live chat with admission counselors and current students will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday. Visit www.roosevelt.edu/OnlineEvents.
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