Listings are subject to change. Please call the venue in advance. To submit items to the calendar, go to newssunonline.com/community.
Monday
Fencing Classes with Midwest Fencing Club: This is for beginners 7-14 years old, to take part in classes that consist of warm up time, footwork time, group lesson and bouting. This class covers basic rules, etiquette, footwork, attacks and defenses, and all equipment is provided. 5 p.m. Monday, Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest, $216, 847-234-6060
Evening Yoga with Kristy Harley: Unite your mind and body in a spiritual transformation, as you tone and elongate your muscles while freeing your thoughts. Bring a Yoga mat, water, blanket and a small pillow to do classical Hatha poses, meditation, breathwork and deep relaxation. 6:45 p.m. Monday, Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest, $15 per class, 847-234-6060
Knights of Columbus Bingo: Knights of Columbus is having weekly bingo as 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
Microsoft Access: Special Topics – Queries SQL: Queries create different views of your data, so you can link data sets together, create summaries and calculations, and even perform mass modifications. While queries can be designed visually in Access, they are based on Structured Query Language. Register at District 128’s Community Education website www.comed128.org or by calling. 4 p.m. Monday, Vernon Hills High School, 145 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills, $59-$69, 847-247-4575
American Indian Plants and Healing Herbs: Explore the various plants of Native origin that have healing, food and religious benefits, their uses and growing habits in this hands-on program. Focus is on the plants of Midwestern Native groups such as the Annishnabe and Ho-Chunk who have a tradition of planting and gathering in the upper Midwest. Register at District 128’s Community Education website www.comed128.org or by calling. 7 p.m. Monday, Vernon Hills High School, 145 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills, $23-$29, 847-247-4575
Tuesday
Expand Your Connections: This is an opportunity to meet and connect with individuals from different industries and disciplines. It’s not about asking for a job, it’s about talking with others about common interests and how you may be able to help each other. Come with specifics on what you are looking for and leave with new leads to follow up on. 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, Career Resource Center, 40 East Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, free, 847-295-5626
Civil Air Patrol – Lake County Composite Squadron: Civil Air Patrol is the official Auxiliary for the USAF. CAP is charged to conduct three ongoing missions. Best known are their search and rescue/disaster relief missions, but youth and aerospace education and development, for the community are also integral parts of this charter. There is open membership year-round: community members ages 12 and older are welcome to attend three meetings. Register at District 128’s Community Education website www.comed128.org. 7 p.m. Tuesday, Libertyville High School, 708 W. Park Ave., Libertyville, free, 847-247-4575
Do it Yourself Estate Sale – Crash Course: If you are downsizing, relocating or have a house full of stuff, get advice on what to keep, sell, or donate. This course teaches attendees how to conduct their own estate sale. Learn the basics and logistics of conducting an estate sale, appraising items, organizing the inventory, advertising and best pricing strategies. Register at District 128’s Community Education website www.comed128.org or by calling. 6 p.m. Tuesday, Vernon Hills High School, 145 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills, $16-$19, 847-247-4575
How to Use a Fire Extinguisher and How Fire Behaves: Tony Rodkey from Countryside Fire Protection District demonstrates how household items cause fires and how the fire triangle is connected to everyday life. The presentation reinforces the proper use of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, and discusses heat sources in your home, and burn prevention. Class includes hands-on fire extinguisher training. Register through District 128’s Community Education website www.comed128.org or by calling. 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Vernon Hills High School, 145 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills, $5, 847-247-4575
Wednesday
Engineering Design Workshop –Video Game Design: In the Apprentice/Master Engineering Design Workshops students in grades 3-8 sample different fields of engineering and learn how to apply the Engineering Design Process to solve problems and build machines. This class includes activities in Mechatronics using littleBits, Software, Aerospace and Civil Engineering. Students create their own cars, video games and rockets. Register through District 128’s Community Education website www.comed128.org or by calling. 6 p.m. Wednesday, Libertyville High School, 708 W. Park Ave., Libertyville, $30, 847-247-4575
First Aid – Basic: Learn about the knowledge and psychomotor skills needed to recognize emergencies and give first aid. The first aid section covers general principles, medical emergencies, injuries and environmental emergencies. Successful completion requires passing a written and skills evaluation. Re-certification takes place every two years. Register at District 128’s Community Education website www.comed128.org or by calling. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Libertyville High School, 708 W. Park Ave., Libertyville, $39, 847-247-4575
What Your Crockpot Can Do: Learn how to make delicious, easy, and even healthy meals in your slow cooker. Learn why and how crock-pots work. Sample dishes, and take home your own crock-pot cookbook. Registration is required online through District 128’s Community Education website at www.comed128.org or by calling. 7 p.m. Wednesday, Libertyville High School, 708 W. Park Ave., Libertyville, $35-$39, 847-247-4575
