School fundraiser, scholarship and show and more.
Mundelein
Art Show: The works of Mundelein High School art students will be on display during a two-day art show from 6 to 7:30 p.m. April 7 and 7:45 to 9 a.m.April 8 at 1350 W. Hawley St. Admission is free. All art students are eligible to display their work at the show, which will feature all types of art including painting, digital photography, sculpture, ceramics, drawing and metalsmithing. Details, (847) 949-2200.
Scholarship: The Mundelein/Vernon Hills Rotary Club is accepting applications from high school seniors attending Mundelein High School and Vernon Hills High School for its 2015 academic scholarships. This year, the MVH Rotary club has budgeted a total of $27,000 in scholarships, including the following: Vocational Scholarships for MHS and VHHS, $2,500; Academic College Scholarships for MHS, $17,500; Academic College Scholarships for VHHS, $5,000; and the FACE-IT Scholarship to College of Lake County, $2,000. Applications for academic scholarships are available through the guidance offices at MHS and VHHS and on their websites, http://www.d120.org and https://vhhscougars.org . Applications for vocational scholarships are available from each high school as well as CLC. The club scholarship program is made possible through endowments from local individuals supportive of Rotary’s mission. In accordance with the terms of the endowments, some funds are restricted to graduates of a specific high schools. This year, the MVH Rotary club established its first educational scholarship to help a successful graduate of the Lake County Juvenile Center’s FACE IT program pursue an associate’s degree from CLC. Applictions are due by April 10. Details, (847) 949-3223.
Round Lake
Author visit: Children are like “little sponges.” So little things mean a lot to them and even a silly book can mean a lot in their early learning. The fact that everyone looks different — and that’s OK —- is the message that Jill Rivkin, author of a motivational children’s book “Crazy Hair,” will be giving as the featured guest at the monthly K-PREP (Kindergarten Preparation) meeting at 5 p.m. April 9 at the Robert W. Rolek Community Center, 814 Hart Road, as part of a United Way of Lake County program for preschool children and their families. Rivkin describes “Crazy Hair” as a book that emphasizes how our hair is as unique as each one of us. The book teaches self-confidence and self-love to kids. All K-PREP programs are presented in English and Spanish by certified early childhood teachers. A monthly book, CD, and resources are provided to parents with preschool children. The program is designed to help children develop the skills they need to succeed in school. Children ages 3-8 may attend the session. Childcare is available while the parents attend the program sessions. The program is made possible through a grant from United Way of Lake County in cooperation with local community partners, Mano a Mano Family Resource Center, and the Special Education District of Lake County (SEDOL). Admission is free. Details, call (Spanish) Patricia Martin, (847) 201-1522 or (English) Cecilia McKenzie, (847) 986-2314.
Wadsworth
Fundraiser: St. Patrick School will sponsor a “Dine & Share” event from 6 to 9 p.m. April 7 at Panera Bread, 6557 W. Grand Ave, Gurnee. Panera will donate 20 percent of all sales with the required coupon during the all-day event to the school. The proceeds go directly to the school’s Scholarship Fund. A coupon is required. Panera offers dine-in or carry-out options. Details, (847) 623 8446.
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