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Wednesday
Lake County Women’s Club General Meeting: LCWC is open to mature women residents of Lake County. General meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month. In addition, this active club has over 25 subgroups ranging from bridge groups, to theatre goers, casual diners, gourmet wannabees, hikers, golfers, bowlers and more. Annual events include a holiday party and summer picnic. Follow the signs directing visitors to the Community Room in the lower level of the bank. 10 a.m. Wednesday, State Bank of The Lakes-Grayslake, 50 Commerce Drive, Grayslake, $30 annual dues, 847-855-2149
Left vs Right: The Battle for Israel’s Soul: Jonathan S. Tobin, senior online editor and chief political blogger of Commentary Magazine debates critical suppositions about the State of Israel. The debate will be moderated by Rabbi Vernon Kurtz of NSS Beth El and Rabbi Wendi Geffen of North Shore Congregation Israel. 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, North Suburban Synagogue Beth El, 1175 Sheridan Road., Highland Park, free, 847-432-8900
Pilates Group Reformer Classes: New Pilates Group classes. Tuesdays: Stretch class at noon. Wednesdays: Group Mat at 10 a.m.and Group Reformer, 11a.m. Saturdays: Group Reformer at 10 a.m. and Group Mat, 11 a.m. Discounts offered. Preregister by calling 847-266-1512. 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Wednesday, Pilates Center North Shore , 1898 1st St., Highland Park, Stretch class $10. Group Mat class $15 or $120/10. Group Reformer class $35 or $300/10, 847-266-1512. Classes meet at 7 a.m. Wednesday for the advanced level, 11:30 a.m. Thursdays at the intermediate level and 1 p.m. Fridays at the beginning level. Call 847-266-1512 or email pilatessquare@gmail.com to reserve a spot. 7 a.m. Wednesday, Pilates Center North Shore , 1898 1st St., Highland Park, $35
Zumba fitness class: Zumba Fitness Class led by Melissa Kerpel, Licensed Zumba Instructor, AFAA Group Exercise Certified, CPR Certified. Saturdays, 8:30-9:30 a.m. with Live Drummers, and Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. First Class Free! $10/drop-in or punch card ($35 for five classes, $60 for ten classes). For more info: www.melissazumba.com and 312-961-8484. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday and again at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, JCYS Lutz Family Center, 800 Clavey Road., Highland Park, $10 per drop in or punch card; $35 per 5 classes; $60 per 10 classes, 312-961-8484
Live Jazz: Join us at 210 Restaurant and Live Music Lounge in Highwood every Wednesday and Thursday night for some of the best Jazz that Chicagoland has to offer. 7 p.m. Wednesday, 210 Restaurant, 210 Green Bay Road, Highwood, free, 847-433-0304
Adult Crafts Winter Wearables: Create your own crafty accessories this winter. Join Liliana and make upcycled T-shirt necklaces in December, knotted jewelry in January, and fabulous book purses for February. Crafts are on the second Wednesday of the month. All materials are provided, please register at least one week in advance. 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Lake Bluff Public Library, 123 East Scranton Ave., Lake Bluff, free, 847-234-2540
Tarot Readings at Re-Invent Gallery in Lake Forest: Madelyn Sergel of Contemporary Tarot offers tarot readings every Wednesday at the Re-Invent Gallery in Lake Forest. Both by-appointment and walk-in readings are available Wednesdays, scheduled appointments between noon and 2 p.m. and walk-ins 2 p.m.to 4 p.m. Readings range from 5-10 minutes to 20+ minutes, depending on the question and number of cards used. Tarot reading gift certificates are also available. Noon Wednesday, Re-Invent Gallery, 202 E. Wisconsin Ave., Lake Forest, $15-$50; To schedule a reading, e-mail madelyntarot@gmail.com., 224-419-5119
Zumba Gold at the Lake Forest Rec Center: Zumba Gold is a crazy, fun dance exercise class without impact on the joints. It’s for everyone. The fees are: $138 persession for members; $172 – $207 per session for non-members. 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, Lake Forest Recreation Center, 400 Hastings Road., Lake Forest, $138-$207 per session, 847-810-3935
Quilting and More: Join friends for quilting and discussion. 9 a.m. Wednesday, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 29700 N St. Marys Road, Libertyville, free, 773-523-3838
DAR genealogy workshop Wednesdays: Ansel Brainerd Cook Chapter NSDAR provides assistance for those searching their genealogy with an eye to membership in NSDAR. 10 a.m. Wednesday, Cook Memorial Public Library-Cook Park, 413 N Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, free, 847-367-0148
Thursday
Live Jazz: Join us at 210 Restaurant and Live Music Lounge in Highwood every Wednesday and Thursday night for some of the best Jazz that Chicagoland has to offer. 7 p.m. Thursday, 210 Restaurant, 210 Green Bay Road, Highwood, free, 847-433-0304
Thursday Night Emotions Anonymous: Depressed? Anxious? Emotions Anonymous is a Twelve Step organization similar to Alcoholics Anonymous. Our fellowship is composed of people who come together in weekly meetings for the purpose of working toward recovery from emotional difficulties. The only requirement for membership is a desire to become well emotionally. 7 p.m. Thursday, Christ Church of Lake Forest, 100 North Waukegan Road, Lake Forest, free
Lake Forest Country Day School Open House: Lake Forest Country Day School provides early childhood, elementary, and middle school education starting at age 2 through eighth grade. 9 a.m. Thursday, Lake Forest Country Day School, 145 South Green Bay Road, Lake Forest, free, 847-234-2350.
Cancer with grace support group: Cancer with Grace offers spiritual and emotional support in a confidential setting to help us live each day to the fullest. 1:30 p.m. Thursday, First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest, 700 N Sheridan Road, Lake Forest, free, 847-234-6250.
Adult Coloring: Coloring for adults is a popular way to reduce stress and relax. Coloring sheets and colored pencils are provided to both children and adults, and there are refreshments. 6 p.m. Thursday, North Chicago Public Library , 2100 Argonne Drive, North Chicago, free, 847-689-0125.
Friday
Friday Fish Fry : Join us at Cadwell’s Grille for Fish Fry Fridays! Enjoy endless fish with soup or salad, coleslaw and fries every week. 4 p.m. Friday, Cadwell’s Grille, 1445 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield, $14, 847-945-4500.
Freddie’s Voice Friday’s Karaoke: Freddie’s Voice Friday’s hosted Karaoke takes place every Friday. 9 p.m. Famous Freddie’s – Fox Lake, 510 Park St., Fox Lake, free, 847-587-9677.
Har Shalom’s Shabbat Service: All are welcome to Har Shalom’s weekly Shabbat Service each Friday evening at 7:30 p.m.Join our email list for details about monthly special Shabbat program for young families and other events. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Har Shalom at Lakeside, 1221 Lake Cook Road, Highland Park, free, 847-814-7456.
Live Music at 210 Restaurant and Live Music Lounge: Come out and dance, as there isa large dance floor and full bar. Come for dinner and stay for the music and fun. Ping Pong Tournaments Nightly. $10 minimums apply during all live performances. 210 Restaurant, 210 Green Bay Road, Highwood, free, 847-433-0304
LinkedIn: Building Your Profile: Learn the important elements of building your profile and making LinkedIn a more friendly social media platform. 10 a.m. Friday, Career Resource Center , 40 East Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, Free (CRC Members); $20 (non-members), 847-295-5626
Parenting Support for the Modern Family: Led by professionally trained doulas, this discussion focuses on the responsibilities and experiences of parenting. Bring your young child and connect with other parents and caregivers. 9:30 a.m. Friday, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich, free, 847-438-3433
Libertyville School District 70 Preschool Screening : This is for all three, four, and fiveyear olds living or attending school in Libertyville School District 70 to beevaluated by screenings fortheir vision and hearing, speech and language, cognitive development, and fine and gross motor skills. See the school district’scalendar where theyindicate the last day to call to make the screening appointments.Please call Laura before the ¿Last Call¿dates indicated, which are about 10-12 business days prior totheactualFridayscreening dates of: Jan. 13,Feb. 24 and April 7.8:30 a.m. Friday, Butterfield School, 1441 Lake St, Libertyville, free, 847-247-2694
Business Owners Boot Camp in Libertyville : It’s a new year and time to set new goals for your business. This session can help you plot a course to reach those goals. Lunch with four professional speakers: Tom Sellars, Bobbi Baehne, Karl Vehlow, and Paula Fortini. See the event website.Early Bird Registration is open until Dec. 23. . 8:30 a.m. Friday, The Tranel Financial Group, 1509 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, $97 Early Bird Registration, 815-363-3535
Saturday
Pipe Organ Recitals: The United Methodist Church of Antioch presents pipe organ recitals the second Saturday of each month running from 11 to 11:45 a.m.,followed by refreshments. Come and enjoy their beautiful pipe organ. Everyone is welcome. 11 a.m. Saturday, United Methodist Church of Antioch, 848 Main St, Antioch, free, 847-395-2864
Pilates Group Reformer Classes: New Pilates Group classes. Tuesdays: Stretch class at noon. Wednesdays: Group Mat at 10 a.m.and Group Reformer, 11a.m. Saturdays: Group Reformer at 10 a.m. and Group Mat, 11 a.m. Discounts offered. Preregister by calling 847-266-1512. 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Saturday, Pilates Center North Shore, 1898 1st St., Highland Park, Stretch class $10. Group Mat class $15 or $120/10. Group Reformer class $35 or $300/10, 847-266-1512
Soul Motion: 9 p.m. Saturday, 210 Restaurant, 210 Green Bay Road, Highwood, free
Monthy DAR meeting : Monthly Meeting Ansel Brainerd Cook Chapter, NS Daughters of the American Revolution. Program on the Junior American Citizens. 10 a.m. Saturday, Libertyville Township Office, 359 Merrill Court, Libertyville, free, 847-367-0148.
1-on-1 Tech Help Saturday mornings: Teen volunteers give patient help with cell phones, tablets, laptops, digital cameras and email, social, media and the Internet.Patrons may drop in during morning hours offered at Libertyville location. 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Cook Memorial Public Library-Cook Park, 413 N Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, free, 847-362-2330
Part 107 Knowledge Test Prep Course: Vortex UAS Courses prepare attendees for Part 107 Integration. You are guaranteed to pass the test on the first attempt, and if you don’t, they’ll pay for the testing fee for your retest. Dates: Day 1 – Sat. Jan. 14 and Day 2 – Sat. Jan. 21 both from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. This course includes the 4-hour ¿Part 107 Foundations of Operations¿ and ¿Aviation, Weather and Airspace¿ course studies. Registration: http://www.unmannedpilottraining.com/. 8 a.m. Saturday, Atlantic Aviation Chicago Executive Airport , 1011 S Wolf Road, Wheeling, $597, 847-220-5193
Sunday
Chamber Mondays: Pilgrim Chamber Players present a three-generation program. Founder, pianist Carol Honigberg, her son, cellist Steven and granddaughter, violinist Lily, all play works by Tchaikovsky, Mozart, Gliere and Shostakovich. The Pilgrim group is celebrating its 20th year! 3 p.m. Sunday, Highland Park Community House, 1991 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, $20 per person; $15 seniors; $8 students, 847-433-0972
Highwood Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner: The Highwood Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual dinner open to chamber members and non-members. Cocktail hour (cash bar) will begin at 6 p.m., with dinner at 7 p.m. There will be raffle prizes, award recognitions and the introduction to the 2017 Chamber Board of Directors. 6 p.m. Sunday, Del Rio Restaurant, 228 Green Bay Road, Highwood, $65, 847-433-2100
Sisters in Christ: Sisters in Christ is a support group for anyone dealing with a chronic disease, cancer or other debilitating illness. Caregivers are welcome, too. For more information contact Pastor Emily Mitchell, by calling or at: PastorEmily@stpeterlz.org. 11:15 a.m. Sunday, St. Peter United Church of Christ, 47 Church St., Lake Zurich, free, 847-438-6441
Unity Youth Fellowship: Unity Youth Fellowship, for youth in grades 9-12, meets at the church for an evening of learning and fellowship. All young people in these grades are welcome to join in. For more information contact Rev. Emily Mitchell by calling or at: PastorEmily@stpeterlz.org. 7 p.m. Sunday, St. Peter United Church of Christ, 47 Church St., Lake Zurich, free, 847-438-6441
Loopy Ladies Rug Hooking Guild: Our guild is a group of women practicing the traditional art of rug hooking. We meet the third Sunday of every month. 12:30 p.m. Sunday, St. Lawrence Episcopal Church, 125 W. Church St., Libertyville, free, 847-331-3245
Conscious Connection Group: A spiritual study group focused on increasing your oneness with God. Meets on the first and third Sunday of each month. 5 p.m. Sunday, Jonathan’s Portrait Studio, 1310 South Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills, free, 847-821-1700
