Listings are subject to change. Please call the venue in advance. To submit items to the calendar, go to newssunonline.com/community.
Monday
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 8th grade. 9 a.m. Monday, Lake Forest Country Day School, 145 South Green Bay Road, Lake Forest, free, 847-234-2350
The Importance of Organic Growing and Eating: Alison Parker, co-owner and farmer of Radical Root Farm, will present “The Importance of Organic Growing and Eating” at the Gardeners of Central Lake County general meeting. Alison will talk about organic gardening from both an environmental standpoint and relating to health. 7 p.m. Monday, CrossLife Evangelical Free Church, 431 West Austin Ave., Libertyville, free, 847-772-2186
Knights of Columbus Bingo: Knights of Columbus is having weekly bingoas a fundraiser to help support Santa Maria church and the community. Knights of Columbus is a nonprofit family fraternal service organization. 6:45 p.m. Monday, Santa Maria Del Popolo Catholic Church, 116 N. Lake St., Mundelein, free, 847-566-8213
English as a Second Language class: Township High School District 113 is offering a free English as a Second Language class. Registration is requested. 9 a.m. Monday, 9 a.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. Friday, North Chicago Public Library, 2100 Argonne Drive, North Chicago, free, 847-689-0125
Project 2-3-1 exhibit: Project 2-3-1 exhibit produced by the Elgin History Museum is on display through the month of March. It showcases the history of Elgin’s black community from 1862, when 110 freed slaves traveled in two boxcars and made a three block area of Elgin their home. 9 a.m. Monday-Saturday, North Chicago Public Library, 2100 Argonne Drive, North Chicago, free, 847-689-0125
Tuesday
Chair Yoga: Experience safe yoga movements and poses that build awareness of your body and breath. This three session series leaves participants relaxed and refreshed. All fitness levels are welcome. 2 p.m. Tuesday, Antioch Public Library, 757 Main St., Antioch, free, 847-395-0874
Fair Trade: What It Is and Why We Should Be Concerned: The Deerfield Area Branch of the American Association of University Women host Jan Rodriguez of the North Suburban Fair Trade Network, an affiliate of Chicago Fair Trade. Jan speaks about her work to promote Fair Trade and its principles of environmental sustainability, ethical production methods, fair wages and safe working conditions and the rights of women and children. 7 p.m. Tuesday, Patty Turner Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield, free, 847-722-5970
Upright Grand: Dad tickles the ivories in a dive. His daughter dazzles in concert halls. In between them, the bittersweet dance of parent and child, present and past, dream and disappointment plays out in the key of life. Upright Grand, by Chicago-based playwright Laura Schellhardt, is wonderfully schmaltzy and boldly exposes emotion with old fashioned charm. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday and 8 p.m. Saturday, Citadel Theatre Company, 300 S. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest, $35-$38, 847-735-8554
Documentary and Discussion: A documentary on freed slaves is shown, with registration requested. 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, North Chicago Public Library, 2100 Argonne Drive, North Chicago, free, 847-689-0125
Cloud 101: If you want to know what “cloud computing” is and how it can benefit your small business, join instructor and IT expert Karla Zehnder. A non-technical explanation of cloud computing is presented. Get all of your questions answered about moving to the cloud! 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, College of Lake County – Southlake Campus, 1120 South Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills, $25, 847-543-2033
North Suburban Wind Ensemble Winter Concert: In its fifth season, the North Suburban Wind Ensemble will perform its Winter Concert at Vernon Hills High School. Comprised of musicians from all over the Chicagoland area, the ensemble presents four concerts annually at both Libertyville and Vernon Hills High Schools. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Vernon Hills High School, 145 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills, $5, 847-932-2283
Wednesday
Deerbrook Park Toastmasters Club: Improve public speaking, communication, and leadership skills. The Club meets the first and third Wednesday of every month. 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, Deerfield Public Library, 920 Waukegan Road, Deerfield, free, 847-537-6438
Lunch and Learn Emerging Trends Supply Chain Management: Elmhurst College offers this opportunity for conversation about emerging trends in supply chain management. Join to hear how those trends are affecting businesses and jobs. Box lunches are included, but space is limited. Reserve your space today at the event website. 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, University Center of Lake County, 1200 University Center Drive, Grayslake, $10, 630-617-3300
New Phase, New You: This is presented by: Susan Fignar, President, Pur*Sue Inc. If you are in a season of change, or whatever change you are experiencing, it might be time for a “tune-up.” This is a chance to break out of the mindset and patterns you have been comfortable with and start to prepare for a new and enhanced you. 1 p.m. Wednesday, Career Resource Center, 40 East Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, Free CRC members; $20 fee non-members, 847-295-5626
Soup and Spirit: A light meal of soup and bread are served. After their fellowship time (about 7 p.m.) the Lenten Study of the book “Fear of the Other” by William H. Willimon begins.Everyone is welcome. For more information contact the church office. 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, St. Peter United Church of Christ, 47 Church St., Lake Zurich, free, 847-438-6441
Authors Out Loud: Martha Hall Kelly – New Date & Venue: Registration is required to meet Martha Hall Kelly, the best-selling author of “Lilac Girls,” in person. Note: Although this event has been moved to Wednesday, March 15, at the Libertyville Civic Center, it is sponsored by theCook Memorial Public Library District. 7 p.m. Wednesday, Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St., Libertyville, free, 847-362-2330
