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Updated: April 25, 2011 6:10AM

Based upon space availability, The Champion prints calendar announcements and items for columns, including campus news, newsmakers and others for local organizations and individuals. For a complete listing, visit www.pioneerlocal.com/mortongrove, The deadline is 14 days before the desired publication date, however there is no guarantee for publication. Send releases and items of local interest to: Morton Grove Champion, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026. Benefit

The Ed Kotler & Blake Kiven Memorial Golf Classic at the following locations: July 7 at Butterfield County Club Golf Outing, in Oak Brook; and Sept. 13 at Glen View Club Golf Outing, in Golf. Visit http://il.glenview.LLSevent.org/ to sign up. Proceeds will benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will present The 2011 Light the Night Walk will be held Sept. 25 at Gallery Park, in Glenview To register visit http://il.glenview.LLSevent.org/.

Enjoy a "girls' night out" from 5:30-7:30 p.m. April 26 with the Women's Board of NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) Skokie Hospital, 9600 Gross Point Road, Skokie. Just in time for Mother's Day and graduation, the NorthShore Skokie Hospital Gift Shop is opening its doors for an evening of shopping and snacks, mixing and mingling with The Women's Board of NorthShore Skokie Hospital. All the items available at the Gift Shop will be discounted by 20 percent and all proceeds benefit NorthShore Skokie Hospital. Admission is free, but guests are encouraged to "shop 'til they drop" to support The Women's Board of NorthShore Skokie Hospital. For event or membership information, call (847) 570-5306 or visit northshore.org/womensboard.

The Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation will host the 20th Annual Play for the Cure Golf Outing on June 20 at Evanston Golf Club, 4401 Dempster St., in Skokie. With proceeds going toward breast cancer research, the event invites golfers of all skill levels to enjoy a day of fun in the sun as they "putt for pink." The 18-hole outing begins with registration at 11 a.m., followed by lunch. Tee-off is at 1 p.m., and the day is capped off with an evening cocktail and hors d'oeuvres reception. The cost is $900 per person, and sponsorships are available from $2,500 to $20,000. The first golfer/s scoring an ace on any of the four Par 3 holes at Evanston Golf Club will win a luxurious automobile. Call (312) 926-7133 or visit www.lynnsage.org. Children

The annual Easter Egg Hunt of Edgebrook Church will be held from 10 a.m.-noon April 23 at 6155 Touhy Ave., Chicago, for children 2-10 years old. The event will feature the Easter Bunny, basket raffle, crafts, cupcake decorating, games, sing-a-long and lots of eggs. Contact Pastor Scott, (773) 631-1155.

The Old Town School of Folk Music will hold sessions of its Wiggleworms Class at Northshore School of the Arts, 319 Park Ave., Glencoe and St. Matthew's Church, 2120 Lincoln St., Evanston. For schedule information or to schedule a free trial class visit oldtownschool.org or call (773) 728-6000.

Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., offers the following programs. Call (847) 965-4220.

Read to the Rainbow Dogs at 7 p.m. April 25. Children can practice reading to a certified therapy dog from Morton Grove's Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy Foundation. Come in or call and sign up for a turn with one of the dogs. Bring a book to read or choose from the library's selection. Registration required for 15-minute sessions.

Monday Morning Playgroup--10:30-11:30 a.m.: Tots and their parents or caregivers can gather to meet new friends, play and have lots of fun in the activity room. Knitting Club-- Mondays, 4-5 p.m.: Bring a project or learn a new one. Ages 6 and up. Listen Up!--10 a.m. Tuesdays, storytime for preschool children and their caregivers. Children hear stories and songs, interact in a group and do a craft. Moovin' and Groovin'--10-11 a.m.: Do you have a toddler who likes to dance? Come join in this fun, physical activity class that includes music, dancing, marching, musical instruments, parachute games and creative movement. Registration is required but drop-ins will be welcome if space is available. For ages 2-4. Wee Read Lapsit--11 a.m. Fridays. For infants through 2-year-olds. Songs and stories. Crafty Saturday--10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on second Saturdays each month. Drop in to the Youth Services Department to make a seasonal craft, while supplies last. Civic

Morton Grove Commission on Aging meets monthly at the American Legion Memorial Civic Center, 6140 Dempster. Beginning in 2011, the Commission will hold quarterly meetings at different locations in Morton Grove.

The Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) recently established a Battery Recycling Program for rechargeable and alkaline batteries. The Agency has partnered with Interstate Batteries in Skokie to provide the recycling at no cost to SWANCC communities, as a corporate product stewardship initiative. Common household batteries are no longer accepted at Illinois EPA-sponsored household chemical waste events and facilities due to their benign nature and high recycling costs. Rechargeable batteries contain heavy metals which pose a threat to our environment, and have a marketable recyclability. Batteries Accepted in SWANCC's Program includes: Alkaline: AA, AAA, C, D and 9V; and Rechargeables: NiCd, NiMh, lithium ion, lithium polymer. Before dropping off rechargeable batteries, residents need to tape the contact points on each battery or place in an individual self-locking plastic baggie to avoid sparks. For more information about Interstate Batteries, visit interstatebatteries.com. Drop-off details are posted at swancc.org.

The Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County has established a location for residents to drop off electronics on a weekly basis at no cost at the Glenview Transfer Station, 1151 N. River Road, 9-11:30 a.m. Saturdays; and Winnetka Public Works, 1390 Willow Road, 10 a.m. - noon Tuesdays and 1-3 p.m. Thursdays. Under the new Electronics Products Recycling and Reuse Act (SB2313), only the following items will be accepted: Computers - PCs and laptops, scanners, computer monitors, mobile phones, peripherals - mice, keyboards, zip drives, MP3 players, televisions, PDAs, printers, VHS players, fax machines, DVD players, video game consoles, and DVR/cable boxes. Electronics from businesses, institutions or schools will not be accepted. Visit swancc.org.

A representatiave from the Niles Township Clerk's office is available 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays and evenings by appointment, and on second and fourth Mondays of each month to accomodate residents with passport applications, voter registrations and temporary hand out handicapped parking placards. For an appointment at Niles Township in Skokie, call (847) 673-9300. Classes

Become a pilates club member at the Niles Family Fitness Center, at 987 Civic Center Drive, Niles. Purchase two mat pilates classes and receive a Pilates membership card. The card gives you the ability to join all the Mat Pilates Classes whenever you wish. Call (847) 588-8400 or visit www.nilesfitness.com for the schedule of classes.

Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy Inc., offers "Introduction to Animal Assisted Therapy," dog training classes at various locations, including 6042 W. Oakton St., Morton Grove. $60. Contact Dorida King at dhking4@yahoo.com or call (773) 736-9021, for schedules and locations.

TLC: Total Learning Community in Partnership with Oakton Community College offers free Family Literacy Classes Saturday mornings. Free child care provided. Participants learn: About the United States school system; how to report a child's absence from school; understand report cards; prepare for parent-teacher conferences; how to complete school required forms; help with homework; and participate during parent-child activity. (847) 827-4137.

Adelia's Closet, a bead store at 9227 Waukegan Road, Morton Grove, hosts free beginning jewelry-making classes at 9 a.m. weekdays. Call (847) 966-2323. Clubs

The Business & Professional Group of Hadassah North Shore Chapter will meet at 1 p.m. April 21 at the Hadassah North Shore Office, 3000 Dundee #313 in Northbrook. This delicious dessert afternoon will feature Rabbi Alex Felch from Bnai Tikvah Congregation in Deerfield, who will report on "Growing up Jewish in Argentina." Cost is $10. Call (847) 205-1900 or e-mail: northshore@hadassah.org.

The Decalogue Lodge #160 Skokie, is hosting its annual Pancake Breakfast fund-raiser from 9 a.m.- noon April 30 at the Skokie Masonic Temple, 5405 Lincoln Ave., Skokie. Cost is $5. For further information,visit sqfmason@yahoo.com.

The Chicago Rocks & Minerals Society meets monthly on the second Saturday of each month (except July and August) at 7:30 p.m. at St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 8013 Laramie Ave., Skokie. Visitors are always welcome. The objectives of the society are to study, disseminate, and promote interest in the earth sciences emphasizing the various aspects of geology, paleontology, paleobotany, mineralogy, and the lapidary arts, as well as to collect minerals, fossil specimens, and cutting material. Call Jeanine N. Mielecki at (773) 774-2054 or e-mail JayNine9@aol.com. Visit www.chicagorocks.org.

The Sweet Singers of Congregation Ezras Israel which entertains at nursing homes, retirement facilities and charitable organizations, meets the first Wednesday of every month at 10 a.m. in the Rosenberg Auditorium of Ezras Israel, 7001 N. California Ave., Chicago. Those who enjoy singing are welcome to join. Call the Ezras Israel office at (773) 764-8320.

Northern Illinois Stereo Camera Club meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. on first Tuesday of each month at Morton Grove Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. Group is devoted to preserving and promoting all aspects of three-dimensional art and photography. Meetings are free and open to the public. Beginners welcome. Call T.J. Adamczyk (773) 631-7068 or Tom Stremlau, (773) 761-0795.

The Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois, North Shore Practice Group, meets the last Wednesday of each month noon-1:30 p.m. at Ruby Tuesday Restaurant, Old Orchard Road, Skokie. Group is comprised of attorneys, and financial and mental health professionals committed to helping people through divorce without litigation. Contact Sara Stolberg: sarastolberg@gmail.com or (847) 325-5554. Visit www.collablawil.org. Community

Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, (847) 967-4800, www.ilholocaustmuseum.org, offers the following: A special exhibition: Beyond Swastika and Jim Crow: Jewish Refugee Scholars at Black Colleges. Exhibit tells the story of Jewish professors who fled Nazism and came to America in the 1930s and '40s, finding teaching positions at historically black colleges and universities. The exhibition explores the encounter between these scholars and their students, and their impact on each other, the Civil Rights Movement, and American society. Daily, through May 31. Free with museum admission. Holocaust Remembrance Day, Yom HaShoah, will be observed with a special community program, featuring vocal selections, readings and traditional candle lighting from 4-5:30 p.m. May 1. Presented with Reform Cantors of Chicago, the North Shore Havura of Rabbis, and the Chicago Milwaukee Association of Synagogue Musicians. Free. Doors open 3:30 p.m. Reservations required, (847) 967-4889.

Lecture: House of the Wannsee Conference with Dr. Wolf Kaiser, deputy director/director of the Educational Department for the House of the Wannsee Conference, Berlin, Germany, will discuss keeping history alive from 4-5:30 p.m. May 16. Free with museum admission. Reservations required, (847) 967-4889. Donald and Sue Pritzker Voices of Conscience Lecture with Congressman John Lewis, civil rights leader and 2010 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, reflects on a lifetime of overcoming prejudice from 6:30-8 p.m. May19. Reservations required, (847) 967-4889. Panel discussion: Jim Crow in the North: Restrictive Housing Practices in Chicago and the North Shore with Alison Cuddy, host of WBEZ's Eight Forty-Eight, who will lead a lively discussion exploring historical practices and current realities in these communities from 1:30-3 p.m. May 22. Panelists include: fair housing advocate and current Fair Housing Attorney, Ed Voci; North Shore historian and professor emeritus at Lake Forest College, Dr. Michael Ebner; and Skokie Mayor George Van Dusen. Free with museum admission. Reservations required, (847) 967-4889.

Lecture: House of the Wannsee Conference with Dr. Wolf Kaiser, deputy director/director of the Educational Department for the House of the Wannsee Conference, Berlin, Germany, will discuss keeping history alive from 4-5:30 p.m. May 16. Free with museum admission. Reservations required, (847) 967-4889. Donald and Sue Pritzker Voices of Conscience Lecture with Congressman John Lewis, civil rights leader and 2010 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, reflects on a lifetime of overcoming prejudice from 6:30-8 p.m. May19. Reservations required, (847) 967-4889. Panel discussion: Jim Crow in the North: Restrictive Housing Practices in Chicago and the North Shore with Alison Cuddy, host of WBEZ's Eight Forty-Eight, who will lead a lively discussion exploring historical practices and current realities in these communities from 1:30-3 p.m. May 22. Panelists include: fair housing advocate and current Fair Housing Attorney, Ed Voci; North Shore historian and professor emeritus at Lake Forest College, Dr. Michael Ebner; and Skokie Mayor George Van Dusen. Free with museum admission. Reservations required, (847) 967-4889.

The United States Air Force Thunderbirds, headliners of the 2011 Chicago Air and Water Show, are looking for nominees to be considered for a ride with the famed jet team while they are in Chicago during the August event. With the help of the Chicago Air and Water Show and WBBM Newsradio 780, the Thunderbirds are seeking a "Chicago Hometown Hero" who has displayed the same effort and sacrifice put forth by American's Airmen every day. The nomination process will contnue until noon May 6. Nominees must live in the Greater Chicagoland area, counties in Illinois include: Cook, Will, Lake, DuPage, McHenry, Kendall, Kane and Grundy. To be considered Chicago's Hometown Hero, nominees will have to meet specific requirements set by the United States Air Force to be eligible to fly. Nominations can only be submitted on-line at www.cbschicago.com or the Chicago Air and Water web site at www.chicagoairandwatershow.us.

Ethical Humanist Society of Chicago will host the following: at 10:30 a.m. at 7574 N. Lincoln Ave., Skokie. Coffee Hour after each talk. Programs are free and open to the public. Childcare is available. Street parking. Visit www.ethicalhuman.org.

Celebrate spring at the annual Spring Festival on April 24. Led by Tom Hoeppner and Sharon Appelquist, come celebrate the seasonal renewal of life. The Sunday School children will showcase their remarkable musical talents and present a short play. They'll also offer spring flowers in hand-painted pots as a gift for home gardens.

Martin S. Indyk will be the guest speaker at the Stanley Golder Lecture Series at 8 p.m. April 30 at Temple Jeremiah, 937 Happ Road, Northfield. Indyk is a Middle East expert, former United States Ambassador to Israel and currently vice president and director for foreign policy at the Brookings Institute. The event is free. For more information, call (847) 441-5760, e-mail office@templejremiah.org or visit www.templejeremiah.org.

The 50-50 Rule, a new local program, offers strategies for overcoming sibling differences to help families provide the best care for elderly parents.

The 50-50 Rule, a new local program, offers strategies for overcoming sibling differences to help families provide the best care for elderly parents.

Morton Grove Farmers' Market will be open from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays June 4 - Oct. 15. A special pre-season Mother's Day weekend sale will kick off the season on May 7 at 8930 Waukegan Road, next to Illinois Bone and Joint Institute. Join the Harvest. Join the Fun. Events include: Mother's Day Pre-Season Sale: May 7; Opening Day, Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony: June 4; Welcome to Morton Grove Day: June 25; Bike-to-the-Market Day: July 16; Morton Grove Park District Day: July 23; Seniors Day at the Market: Aug. 13; Summer Fun Fest: Aug. 27; Scouting Day: Sept. 10; Harvest Fest: Sept. 24; and Halloween at the Market, Last Day of season: Oct. 15. Volunteers are needed at the Market Welcome Booth for an hour or two. Market sponsors are also sought. Have a non-profit community group who'd like to participate? Contact Kristina Otte, market manager for more information at (847) 583-1160 or manager@mgfarmersmarket.com.

The Fourth Annual North Shore Women's Conference will be presented May 6 at the Skokie Banquet & Conference Center, 5300 W. Touhy Ave., Skokie. The free expo highlighting 75 vendors will be held from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The Luncheon from noon-1:30 p.m. will feature "Kitchen Confidential" with keynote speaker and Celebrity Chef Gale Gand. Attendees can also choose to particiapate in hot topic break-out workshops. Cost is $30 per person. For information, including exhibitor and sponsorships, call DBR Chamber of Commerce at (847) 945-4660.

CJE's Consumer Assistance staff can answer questions about Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage, including the shrinking "donut hole" and other changes in Part D coverage for 2011 and beyond. Representatives can explain the differences between Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans and how to choose a plan that best suits one's individual needs. If you or your loved ones have questions regarding healthcare reform and how it affects you, call CJE's Consumer Assistance at (773) 508-1000, for a free consultation. Russian-speaking staff is also available. Fundraisers

Decalogue Lodge #160 Skokie, Ancient Free & Accepted Masons of Illinois, are hosting their annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser at the Skokie Masonic Temple, 5405 Lincoln Ave., from 9 a.m.-noon April 30. Cost is $5. All are welcome. E-mail sqfmason@yahoo.com.

A High Tea and Fashion Show will be held from 1-4 p.m. April 30 at Casa Royale, 783 Lee St., Des Plaines. The event is hosted by the Maine Township Republican Women's Club, and proceeds from the raffles will benefit the Maine Township Food Pantry. Tickets are $30 in advance or $50 at the door. Amy DeGrazia, owner of New Prospects Boutique in Park Ridge, will provide the spring and summer fashions for women and children. Additional sponsors include My Two Sister's Boutique, Michael Vaughan Hair Designs, and Pesche's Flowers, all longtime local businesses. Men's casual wear and lightweight suits will also be featured. All fashions will be modeled by elected township officials, Cook County commissioners, Republican Women's Club members and other a 50-50 and the opportunity to win c special dignitaries. Raffles includingommemorative centerpieces will also be part of the afternoon. To purchase tickets, call Jan Provenzano at (847) 309-9794. Maine Township Trustee Laura Morask is chairman of the Fashion Show event.

The Midwest Children's Brain Tumor Center at Advocate Lutheran General Children's Hospital is hosting the second annual "Docs vs. Jocks" hockey fundraiser from 6-10 p.m. April 29 at the North Shore Ice Arena in Northbrook. The night will include an indoor tailgating party as well as a silent auction. Attendees can vote for the hottest docs and jocks on ice and participate in the chuck-a-puck contest. All proceeds will benefit the family and support services of the Midwest Children's Brain Tumor Center at Advocate Lutheran General Children's Hospital. Tickets may be purchased at www.advocatehealth.com/docsjocks or by contacting Grace O'Connor at (847) 723-5183. Tickets are $50 for adults, $35 for children ages 5-21; kids 5 and under are free. The price of tickets includes admission to the game as well as the indoor tailgating party with beef, brats, beer and wine.

The Henrietta Szold Group of Hadassah North Shore Chapter will hold its Centennial Fashion Show Fundraiser Luncheon at 11 a.m. on May 1 at the Hyatt Deerfield, 1750 Lake Cook Road, in Deerfield. The program, "Generation to Generation," will be honoring the multi generations in attendance and the new life members of the Henrietta Szold Hadassah. Suzi Glassman, personal shopper at Bloomingdale's Old Orchard, will introduce the fashions and accessories on parade. This cost is $36 and will offer raffles of air line tickets, hotel stays and restaurants, a shopping boutique showcasing personal accessories, jewelry, hostess gifts and auction. For Call reservations call (847) 205-1900 or e-mail: northshore@hadassah.org.

Wendy Adams will host the second Annual "Game Night" to Strike Out ALS from 6:30-10 p.m. May 11 at Marcello's North, 1905 Cherry Lane, in Northbrook. Bring your game of choice (Scrabble, bridge, canasta, poker, Rummikub, mah jongg) or just come for the fun. Requested donation is $25 per player and includes dinner, desserts and more. Cash bar. The fund-raising event is being held in honor of Adams' sister, Renee McClure, who was diagnosed with ALS in 2004. All proceeds from the evening will benefit the Les Turner ALS Foundation. Call Wendy Adams at (847) 498-1264 or Karen Silverman at (847) 564-8671. Health

A talk on Moving the Dial: Advanced Treatment and Leading Edge Researchfor Parkinson's Disease takes place from 9:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. April 30 at the Park Center, 2400 Chestnut, in Lakeview Room B, Glenview. Topics include: What works? What doesn't? Understanding medical, surgical and non-pharmacological treatment of Parkinson's Disease with Arif Dalvi, MD-Director. Also, Nobel Prize-winning technology to silence harmful genes in Parkinson's Disease with Dr. Demetrius Maraganore-Ruth Cain Ruggles Chair, Department of Neurology and Parkinson's Disease and the Mind: Understanding Cognitive Issues by Michael Mercury, PhD -- neuropsychologist. The presentations will be followed by a panel discussion and Q&A sessions with the speakers. Free to attend. RSVP to (847) 492-6910 or register online at northshore.org/PD.

"Positive Results -- Choices and Challenges for Jewish Families," a health symposium which focuses on hereditary cancer, will be held from 9 a.m.-noon May 1 at the Skokie Holiday Inn, 5300 W. Touhy Ave., Skokie. Featured speaker will be Dina Roth Port, author of "Previvors." Health specialists and other experts from the front lines of health care will discuss genetic cancers and their effect on families and the community. Registration and continental breakfast from 9-9:30 a.m. Dietary laws observed. Sponsors include Hadassah Chicago Chapter, Jewish Healing Network of Chicago, Jewish Genetic Disorders, Bright Link and Force Empowered. For information or reservations, call the Hadassah Chicago Chapter office at (847) 675-6790 or go to www.jewishgenetics.org.

Free Skin cancer screenings will be given from 9-11:30 a.m. May 1 at Skokie Hospital Ambulatory Care Center, 9600 Gross Point Road, Skokie. Open to the public; however registration and appointments required. Go to northshore.org/calendar or call (847) 570-5020.

The Leukemia Research Foundation, in cooperation with Loyola University Health System and the National Marrow Donor Program hosts a free conference from 7:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. May 7 for leukemia, lymphoma, myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) patients and caregivers. This educational program specifically designed for blood cancer patients and their families will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and Conference Center, 5540 N. River Road, Rosemont. Parking, a continental breakfast and lunch are provided. A Be the Match marrow registry drive will also be held on site. For updated information, agenda, and reservations, visit www.leukemia-research.org/treatmentoptions or call (847) 424-0600. Register by April 30, to reserve a seat.

Health screenings for those over 18, available at American Legion Memorial Civic Center, 6140 Dempster St.

Blood Pressure: Screening 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday and Friday. No appointment needed. Free.

Diabetes: Finger stick blood test to screen for high blood sugar is provided 9-10 a.m. Tuesdays. Fasting for 12 hours required. Water allowed. Free.

Cholesterol: A full lipid profile is drawn by Prime Care Resources, Inc. Tests conducted first Wednesday of every month. Fasting for 12 hours required. Water and medications allowed. Appointment required. Cost $10, for residents 65 and older; $12 for nonresidents and residents under 65. Call (847) 470- 5223 for an appointment.

Podiatry: Dr. Mark Neamond is available for basic foot assessment and toe nail clipping 9 a.m. to noon the first Tuesday of every month. Appointment required. Call Senior Hotline at (847) 470-5223. Medicare or insurance billed when applicable. Residents who are not covered are charged $30.

Pediatric developmental screenings offered at no cost. LYNX Therapeutics, 9436 Ozark Ave., Morton Grove, provides specialized occupational therapy services and learning instruction programs to children with physical, social, emotional, and learning difficulties. Contact: Ingrid Kenron at (847) 791-1631 or (847) 966-1505. Library

The Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., offers the following programs. Call (847) 965-4220.

April 2011 marks the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the Civil War. To commemorate the sesquicentennial, the library is showing traveling exhibits of Civil War historical artifacts and educational posters from the Morton Grove Historical Museum, through April 30, at the Baxter Room and Lincoln Ave. entry display case.

Films: "The Social Network" (PG-13): 2 and 7 p.m. April 21. Cast: Brenda Song, Bryan Barter, Jesse Eisenberg, Justin Timberlake. "Baseball, Inning 1: Our Game" (NR): 11:30 a.m. April 26.

Dazzle Your Hair from 4:30-5:30 p.m. April 22. Make colorful headbands or fun butterfly clips for the spring and summer. For second-sixth-graders. Registration required.

Book discussion groups will meet to discuss The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery. Booked Up: meets at 10 a.m. April 21 and Thinking Out Loud at 7 p.m. April 26. Paloma is a 12-year-old genius and Rene is the 54-year-old concierge at Paloma's Parisian apartment building. When a Japanese businessman moves into the building, all three find their lives converging, and everything changes. A light-spirited adult fable.

Rain or shine, families and friends of all ages are invited to the Morton Grove Public Library's 4th Annual Spring Blast indoor/outdoor festival from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. April 30. This is a celebration of the Morton Grove Public Library and its community. Games, music, entertainment and activities for children, teens, and adults will be provided. Activities and/or attractions include: Scavenger Hunt for all ages; Teen Silent Library, Crazy Caterpillar Wind Tunnel and a balloon artist. Also enjoy bingo/prizes, bouncy house, children's games/prizes, crafts for kids/adults, ELL Parent Center, face painting/tattoos, Farmers' Market activity table, fire truck/ambulance, Friends of the Morton Grove Public Library Book Sale, Guitar Hero/ Rock Band/ Wii Games, TechFest, Tee-Off miniature golf course, Master Gardeners & the 4-Hers, University of Illinois Extension, Morton Grove Farmers' Market, Morton Grove Historical Museum, Morton Grove Park District, Morton Grove Woman's Club, Music, Teen Games/Prizes, The Grill, and Urban Worm Girl.

Create Your Own Story at Your Library. MGPL is sponsoring a Writing/Poetry/Comic Strip Illustration Contest, called "One World, Many Stories: Tell Your Tale," contest is open to all ages and divided into three age groups: children through sixth grade, students in seventh-12th grades and adults. Submit a "tale" as a short story, a narrative, poem, comic strip, or other printed format and describe experiences of coming to the library, cultural aspects of the library, significant experiences that have taken place at MGPL, etc. E-mail entries to TellYourTale@webrary.org. Print entries must be delivered to the Reference Services Desk. Deadline is May 23. Winners of the contest will be announced June 5, at the kick-off of the Summer Library Challenge, and winning entries will be posted in the library and on the web site, www.webrary.org. Winners will receive gift cards. See rules for the contest posted in the library and at www.webrary.org/inside/tellyourtale.pdf.

Super-Duper Sunday Stories, a program for first-sixth-graders will not be held April 24 because the library will be closed. Parks

The Morton Grove Park District offers a childcare program for most legal school holidays and school breaks throughout the year. The GAP program takes place at the Prairie View Community Center, 6834 W. Dempster St., Morton Grove. Enrollment is open to all children ages kindergarten- sixth grade. Program runs 7 a.m.- 6 p.m. each day. $43, per day for residents in Morton Grove School Districts, and $58, per day for non-residents. Visit www.mortongroveparks.com; click on "Current Brochure" for information and a listing of field trips and events. Call Liz Goodwin (847) 965-1200.

The Morton Grove Park District still has openings for its Grove Preschool Program for 2, 3- and 4-year-olds. The day program runs on various schedules until May at parks with field houses. It is structured around academic and seasonal themes that will enhance learning and fun. Children benefit from increased social, emotional, intellectual and physical growth. Call Liz Goodwin at (847) 965-1200.

Maine-Niles Association of Special Recreation offers individuals with physical and mental challenges, behavior and learning disorders, hearing and visual impairments and emotional disabilities the opportunity to enjoy recreation activities. To receive a seasonal brochure or to offer support for individuals with special needs by volunteering, call (847) 966-5522. Religion

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 8201 N. Karlov Ave., Skokie, will hold the following services. Call church at (847) 673-1434.

Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services will be held at 7 p.m. on April 21 and April 22. An Easter Egg Hunt will be held for children on April 24, following the 10 a.m. service. Join them for worship and special music.

Jerusalem Lutheran Church, 6218 Capulina Ave., Morton Grove, invites the community to attend its Holy Week services. Maundy Thursday service will be at 7 p.m. April 21. On Good Friday, April 22 there will be a vespers service with school children at 1:30 p.m., and a Jenebrae service at 7 p.m. On Easter, April 24, services will be held at 7 and 9:30 a.m. Regular Sunday services at 8 and 10:30 a.m. will begin again on May 1. Call Pastor Prange at (847) 965-7340 or visit the website at jerusalemlufheran.org.

Temple Judea Mizpah, 8610 Niles Center Road, Skokie, will host its annual fund-raising event at 6 p.m. May 7. The festive event will feature a performance by the TJM Players, silent and live auctions, a program book, food, and lots of fun. The cost is $36 per ticket. Call the temple at (847) 676-1566.

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 8201 N. Karlov Ave., Skokie, will hold Adult Christian Education classes following 10 a.m. Sunday services. Classes will be held on a variety of topics. A Fellowship Hour follows the 10 a.m. service each week with "Bring a Friend to Church and Brunch" the first Sunday of each month. Call the church at (847) 673-1434.

Jerusalem Lutheran Church, 6218 Capulina Ave., Morton Grove, offers Sunday school, confirmation and Bible study classes. Worship services at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on Sundays. A Sunday school class for pre-school through sixth grade is held at 9:15 Sundays, along with adult Bible study and teen Bible study classes. Adult Bible class will begin with "How to Study your Bible, a refresher course." A different adult Bible study will be held on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 am. Confirmation classes for seventh and eighth grade students is taught by Pastor Prange 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays. The community is invited to all these services and classes; registration is required for confirmation class only. Call the church at (847) 965-7340 or visit the website at jerusalemlutheran.org.

Messiah Lutheran Church, 1605 Vernon Ave., Park Ridge, holds a Christian-education hour at 9 a.m. each Sunday, with worship service at 10:15 a.m. During the hour, Sunday school is in church parsonage; children preschool-sixth grade welcome. Childcare services available during worship. (847) 823-6984. Reunions

Navy and Marine Corps shipmates who served on the USS Columbus CA-74/CG-12 from 1944 through 1976 and the USS Columbus (SSN-762) past and present, if you would like to share memories and camaraderie with old friends and make new ones, contact Allen R. Hope, president, 3828 Hobson Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46815-4505. Call (260) 486-2221 from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. eastern time, fax: 260-492-9771 or email: Hope4391@ frontier.corn.

USS Columbus CA-74/CG-12/SSN-762 Reunion will be held from Sept. 21-24 at Sheraton National Hotel-Arlington, VA. Contact Allen R. Hope, president, 3828 Hobson Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46815-4505. Call(260) 486-2221 from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. eastern time, fax: 260-492-9771 or email: Hope4391@ frontier.corn.

Maine East Class of 1969 Reunion and 60th Birthday Bash takes place from 7-11 p.m. July 16 at Marriott Lincolnshire Resort, 10 Marriott Dr. Lincolnshire. Visit Facebook page: "Maine East Class of 1969 Reunion/60th Bday Bash" to RSVP (by April 29) and use PayPal. Cost is $69 per person and includes dinner and dancing. Cash bar. Before and after April 29, contact Anita Pedersen at anitawarrenpr@sbcglobal.net or (630) 803-7593.

Maine Township High South, Class of 1966, is spearheading a two-day "Mass Reunion" to be held Aug. 26 and 27. Accompanying classes that represented the first collective student body to attend the newly opened high school in 1964 as well as their spouses and guests are to be included. The nucleus of new students that celebrated the opening of Maine South High School migrated from both Maine East and Maine West and includes the classes of 1965, 1966 and 1967. The two-day event will be held in Park Ridge at the recently developed Uptown Plaza located at the intersection of Touhy and Prospect avenues and Northwest Highway. The Friday evening event will take place at Houlihan's Restaurant, which will be closed to the general public. The alumni festivities will reignite on Saturday evening, and the venues will include Houlihan's, Jason's Deli and various neighboring entities within the Uptown Plaza. Tickets for one or both evening events are on sale now and must be purchased in advance. For reservations, contact event coordinator, Glenn Woerz (Class of 1966), at MassReunion@gmail.com or (847) 757-8377. Maine South alumni can also subscribe to the "Hawk Droppings" newsletter via the above e-mail address to receive updates and ongoing information on classmates and relevant information. Scholarships

Graduating high school seniors who are full or partially of Italian ancestry are invited to compete for college scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each, to he awarded by the Illinois Sons of Italy Foundation. The Scholarships will be awarded to qualified students who will graduate this year from any recognized public or private high school in Illinois. Applicants will be selected upon the basis of financial need; scholastic achievements; activities in high school showing character and leadership; applicant's personal essay and faculty recommendations. For applications, contact the Illinois Sons of ltaly Foundation, in writing, at 9447 West 144th Place, Orland Park, 1L 60462. Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope, or e-mail: osiail@aol.com. Applications must be completed and returned to the Foundation office by July 1. Winners will be notified on or before Aug. 31. Seniors

CJE SeniorLife is working with senior citizens and families across the Metropolitan Chicago through its new home safety assessments program to help spot possible safety hazards in the home. Through the service, a Certified Aging in-Place Specialist (CAPS) comes out to the home to discuss changes that may help the resident remain in their house longer. CAPS walks through the residence and presents a list of suggested modifications, repairs and preventative safety measures, and also provides a list of available resources for making these changes. Some overlooked items that a CAPS professional can help with include eliminating hazards caused by area rugs and frayed carpeting, reduction of clutter from walkways, installation of grab bars in the bathroom, securing railings that lead up and down staircases, fixing uneven steps, rerouting of electrical cords, modification of how to organize cabinets to avoid unnecessary reaching and bending and more. CJE SeniorLife's home safety assessments by a CAPS professional provides an objective review of the home's safety. The service costs $125 and most assessments last 90-minutes. Those scheduling a home safety assessment with CJE by April 30, receive $25 off the fee. For information, or to schedule an appointment, call CJE SeniorLife at (773) 508-1000.

CJE SeniorLife concludes its popular "Transition to Wellness" series on positive aging for senior citizens and their family members. The last class takes place at CJE's Weinberg Community for Senior Living, 1551 Lake Cook Road, in Deerfield. Understanding Long-term Care Insurance will begin at 7 p.m. April 27. Sit in on a review of long-term care insurance and learn how it has been affected by recent healthcare reforms. Professionals in the field will help figure out whether long-term care insurance may be right for you. Presenters: Vicki Pines, certified long-term care specialist, president of VFP Services, Inc. and Bruce Lederman, J.D., L.N.H.A., operations manager of Lenox Advisors. Light refreshments follows. Free. To RSVP, call Lisa Stanley at (847) 236-7852.

CJE SeniorLife concludes its popular "Transition to Wellness" series on positive aging for senior citizens and their family members. The last class takes place at CJE's Weinberg Community for Senior Living, 1551 Lake Cook Road, in Deerfield. Understanding Long-term Care Insurance will begin at 7 p.m. April 27. Sit in on a review of long-term care insurance and learn how it has been affected by recent healthcare reforms. Professionals in the field will help figure out whether long-term care insurance may be right for you. Presenters: Vicki Pines, certified long-term care specialist, president of VFP Services, Inc. and Bruce Lederman, J.D., L.N.H.A., operations manager of Lenox Advisors. Light refreshments follows. Free. To RSVP, call Lisa Stanley at (847) 236-7852.

SASI's Celebrating Experience: A Gallery of Art by senior citizens is open from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. every Wednesday and Friday, or by appointment. SASI is in the professional building above the retail shops at 1123 Emerson St., Evanston. Directions at www.sasiathome.org/contact/contact.html.

CJE SeniorLife is now accepting applications for Robineau Residence, 7550 N. Kostner Ave., in Skokie, for immediate move-in. The age requirement for residency at Robineau was recently lowered to 55 years of age (from 62). In addition, the income level for a single occupant was raised to $42,100 per year. Robineau is designed to serve senior citizens who may need a helping hand. Applicants should qualify for subsidized housing under the provisions of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Section 8 program. An additional monthly service fee is required. A Robineau service fee assistance program is available for residents. For an application and a tour of Robineau, contact Dorothy Levant at (847) 675-8580.

The North Shore Senior Center in Morton Grove, 6140 Dempster St., offers programs, activities, and travel opportunities for adults. All programs and memberships are operated by North Shore Senior Center based in Northfield. For information or to register for programs, call (847) 470-5223 or visit www.nssc.org.

Become a member of North Shore Senior Center in Morton Grove (NSSC in MG) and enjoy opportunities to live longer, happier, healthier lives through an array of programs, activities, trips and services. NSSC in MG members receive a discount on all programs, activities, and trips, program calendar and newsletter six times per year, information on local, state, and federal issues affecting seniors, and invitations to special events and presentations. Membership dues are $20 for an individual and $35 per couple/household for a year. Everyone welcome. To become a member, call or stop by between 9 a.m. -4 p.m.

NSSC in Morton Grove has many clubs and special interest groups that meet weekly, such as bridge, Mah Jongg, Canasta, Humanities Treasures, Needlework, Poker, and more. New members are always welcome. Most clubs cost $6 for MG members and $9 nonmember fee per term. Registration is required for all clubs and special interest groups.

CJE SeniorLife offers support groups on a wide variety of topics of interest to seniors and their families. Fees vary according to program and individual circumstances and some groups may be partially covered by Medicare and supplemental insurance. To join a group, call CJE SeniorLife (773) 508-1000.

Scrabble Club, for word lovers and game players of all levels. Learn the classic game of Scrabble or get tips to sharpen your skills, with instructor and tournament director Joe Cortese. Meet at 11 a.m. Wednesdays at Bernard Horwich Building, 3003 W. Touhy Ave., Chicago. Free. Call (773) 508-1000. Meeting date: April 27.

Holocaust Survivors -- Coffee and Conversation meets every Monday and Thursday throughout the month. Group meets 1-2:30 p.m. Monday at Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie. Free. Call (847) 568-5100, to register. On Thursdays, from 2-3:30 p.m. at JCFS Joy F. Knapp Center, 3145 W. Pratt Blvd., Chicago. Meeting dates: April 21 and 28. Free. Call (847) 568-5100.

Living Life Through Loss, a Drop-In Bereavement Support Group meets every Wednesday, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at CJE SeniorLife, 3003 W. Touhy Ave., Chicago. Meeting date: April 27. Any adult over the age of 60 who has lost a loved one in the past three years is encouraged to attend. There is a $5 fee for each session. Call (773) 508-1129.

Caregiving for Loved Ones with Dementia is a support group is for individuals who are involved in care of a loved one with dementia. Meets first and third Wednesday of each month 11 a.m.-noon at CJE's Adult Day Services, 1015 W. Howard St., Evanston. RSVP with Amy Zann, LCSW, (773) 508-1690.

Community Senior Adults is open to new members. Lunch, socialize, entertainment on weekly basis. Purchase Kosher lunches at affordable prices. Meets 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. every Tuesday, at Lieberman Center for Health and Rehabilitation, 9700 Gross Point Road, Skokie. Call Esther Craven (773) 508-1047. Support

The National Alliance on Mental Illness, Cook County North Suburban Chapter will offer NAMI Basics: Fundamentals of Caring for You, Your Family and your Child with Mental Illness" from 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays, April 26-May 31 at New Trier High School, Northfield campus, 7 Happ Road, Northfield. To register, call (847) 716-2252.

The Family Caregiver Circle, an educational support group for family members caregiving for a senior citzen at the Morton Grove Community Church, 8944 Austin Ave., Morton Grove. This program is for anyone - not just veterans. Free monthly meetings are held from 7:30-8:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month. RSVP for the upcoming meeting at (847) 965-2982.

Weight No More, a friendly weight loss support group, welcomes new members. Discussions include weight loss tips, recipes, and helpful ideas to help participants reach their goals. Fees are $5 monthly to defray the room rental costs, and small fines for weight gain. Meetings take place from 9:15-10:15 a.m. Fridays at the Howard Leisure Center, 6676 Howard St., Niles (elevator accessible). Call (847) 679-4229.

Cancer Wellness Center, 215 Revere Drive, Northbrook, offers the following programs. Register at (847) 509-9595 or www.thecancerwellnesscenter.org.

Free Massage for anyone impacted by cancer. Thirty-minute, fully-clothed, individual appointments offered at Northbrook, Grayslake and Waukegan locations. Must schedule a personal appointment.

Free personal training for anyone impacted by cancer. Participants assisted by personal trainers Barbara Shapiro, C.P.T., N.A.S.M. or Elline Eliasoff, A.C.S.M., A.C.S., Specialist in Personal Training for Cancer Patients. Must schedule a personal, 30-minute appointment. Physician release required.

Free Reiki sessions at both its Northbrook and Grayslake (Wildwood Presbyterian Church, 18630 W. Old Gages Lake Road) locations. Participants are assisted by Theresa Winter, R.M.T. during 30-minute appointments. Must schedule a personal appointment.

NorthShore Hospice sponsors the following Grief Support Groups: Soul Mates, an ongoing support group for those who have experienced the death of a spouse or life partner. Group meets on second and fourth Tuesday of the month 6:30 - 8 p.m. at NorthShore University Health System Home & Hospice Services office, 4901 Searle Parkway, Skokie. Legacy, an ongoing support group for adults who have experienced the death of a parent. The group meets on the first and third Tuesday of the month 6:30-8 p.m. NorthShore University HealthSystem Home & Hospice Services office, 4901 Searle Parkway, Skokie. Handicap accessible and parking available. Pre-register with Thom Dennis, (847) 982-4364 or e-mail him at Tdennis@northshore.org.

Families Anonymous is a support group for family members and friends who are concerned about and affected by substance abuse or behavioral problems of a loved one. Group 831 meets at 10 a.m. every Friday at Carter Westminster Church, 4950 W Pratt Ave., Skokie, in basement; enter from parking lot in rear. Group 173 meets 7:30 p.m. every Monday (except holidays) at First United Methodist Church, 418 W Touhy Ave., Park Ridge, in Parlor Room, south center portion of main level; use entrance at rear (Grant Place), across from parking lot. No dues or fees required. First names only used at meetings to preserve individual anonymity. This is a non-professional and non-religious program. Visitors always welcome. For more information and a list of other local meeting locations call Families Anonymous at (773) 777-4442 or visit www.familiesanonymous.org.

Tops Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), an international weight-loss network of support groups, holds a local meeting weekly on Monday beginning at 5 p.m. at Niles Park District Center, 6676 West Howard St., on lower level. Building is handicap accessible. Visitors welcome to visit first TOPS meeting free of charge. Call (847) 966-4871 or to find another local chapter, visit www.tops.org or call (800) 932-8677.

Overeaters Anonymous, an organization for people with eating disorders (compulsive overeating, anorexia, bulimia, etc.) meets Sundays 9 a.m. at Lieberman Health Center, 9700 Gross Point Road, Skokie. Overeaters Anonymous is a 12-step program based on principles of Alcoholic Anonymous. No dues or fees; the only requirement for participation is a "desire to stop eating compulsively." Call Hasha (847) 507-9118.

An Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group, cosponsored by Advocate Medical Group and the Alzheimer's Association, offered monthly at Nesset Pavilion on campus of Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. Meets 1:30-3 p.m. third Thursday of each month in lower-level conference room of Nesset Pavilion, 1775 Ballard Road, Park Ridge. Meetings free; no registration. Sandy Guarise (847) 318-2501.

Les Turner ALS Foundation Support Group meets 7-8:30 p.m. second Wednesday of every month at Temple Beth Israel, 3601 W. Dempster St., Skokie. For directions, call (847) 675-0951. Those attending asked to notify Claire Owen, director of patient services (847) 679-3311 or cowen@lesturnerals.org.

TARA APD Chicago -- Treatment and Research Advancements Association for Personality Disorders holds monthly support group for people with loved ones suffering from borderline personality disorder or emotional dysregulation. Meeting held at Rush North Shore, 9600 Gross Point Road, Skokie, on third Wednesday of the month 6:30-8:30 p.m. E-mail rh5mail-tara@yahoo.com for room number.

Weight No More, a friendly weight-loss support group, welcomes new members. Meets 9:15-10:15 a.m. Fridays at Howard Leisure Center, 6676 Howard St., Niles, on lower level (elevator accessible). Participants charged $5 a month dues; small fines for weight gains. Member who loses the most weekly weight receives a prize providing he/she was present at previous meeting. Call (847) 679-4229, or stop in for a meeting.

A weekly senior drop-in group meets 10:30 a.m.-noon Wednesdays at 5150 Golf Road, Skokie. Participants discuss politics, current events, health, relationships etc. $7 per session. (847) 468-5105.

Starting Over: Adjusting to Life in the United States meets 9:30-11 a.m. Mondays at 5150 Golf Road, Skokie. This free, weekly drop-in group is for Russian-speaking immigrants age 55 or older from the former Soviet Union. Call Lina, (773) 866-5035.

Coffee and Conversation for Holocaust Survivors 1-2:30 p.m. Mondays at Holocaust Memorial Foundation, 4709 Golf Road, Skokie. Participants discuss challenges of aging, politics and current events, news from Israel and family celebrations. Free. Call (847) 568-5200.

Compulsive Eaters Anonymous meets as follows: 7-8 p.m. Mondays in room 259 of the Lieberman Center, 9700 Gross Point Road, Skokie, Charlene, (847) 679-2505; 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays at Rush North Shore Medical Center's administrative center, 2 S. 9600 Gross Point Road, Skokie, Cherri, (847) 933-9501; 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays at Rush North Shore Medical Center's administrative center, 2 S. 9600 Gross Point Road, Skokie, Linda, (773) 387-4247; 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sundays at Rush North Shore Medical Center (Sharfstein East), 9600 Gross Point Road, Skokie, Charlene, (847) 679-2505.

The Counseling Center of Advocate Medical Group offers a free Healing Our Lost Dreams support group twice a month for persons who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss. Meets 7-8:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of each month at the Counseling Center, 1610 Luther Lane, Park Ridge. Parents, grandparents and other adult family members invited. Call (847) 795-3100. Teens

Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove, offers the following. Call (847) 965- 5101 or visit www.webrary.org:

Gettin' Saucy Teen Cooking Class will be held at 6 p.m. April 21. Learn to prepare delicious food. There is room for eight chefs. Registration is required.

R.E.A.D.: Read, Eat, and Discuss! meets at 7 p.m. April 27. Join them for a teen book discussion of The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness. Share your thoughts on the book, play teen Jeopardy and enjoy food and drinks. Registration is required. Volunteers

CJE SeniorLife is in need of more volunteers for its Home Delivered Meals program in the north side of Chicago, Evanston, Skokie, and Morton Grove areas. Hot and cold meals are delivered weekdays from 11 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Volunteers work in teams of two, where one person drives his/her car with the other person delivering the meals to the client's door. Volunteers can choose one or two weekdays on a regular basis to deliver meals or assist as their schedule permits. For more information on becoming a Home Delivered Meals volunteer, call Anne Schuman at (773) 508-1064.

Host an AFS Exchange Student and build bridges of intercultural understanding. Open your home and family to a high school student from another country. This year, more than 2,500 young people from more than 60 countries will arrive in the U.S. to study at high schools across the country. Enjoying daily family life, meals together, and community activities will make a world of difference to a young visitor who is eager to experience what it's like to live as a member of a family, school, and community in the U.S. Host families provide a bed and meals, and the same guidance and support to students as they would to their own son or daughter. Host families and students receive support from local AFS Volunteers. To learn more, call 1-800-876-2377 or e-mail hosting@afs.org. You can also complete a host family interest form at www.afsusa.org/hostfamily.

The Interfaith Housing Center of the Northern Suburbs is seeking volunteers of all races, national origins, ages and physical abilities to assist in collecting data about their home-seeking experiences. Experience is not required, training will be provided. A small stipend and expenses will be paid. Call Viki at (847) 501-2029, Ext. 408, or e-mail viki@interfaithhousingcenter.org.

Applications for Veterans History Project volunteers are available on the Village of Morton Grove's website, www.mortongroveil.org and through the sponsoring organizations: Morton Grove Historical Museum, American Legion Post 134, Morton Grove Senior and Family Services, the North Shore Senior Center of Morton Grove, and the Morton Grove Public library.

The North Shore Senior Center in Northfield has the following volunteer needs: friendly visitors; volunteers for the House of Welcome; help with the Lunch Circle on Mondays and/or Wednesdays; transportation coordinator; and committee secretaries. Contact Maura Rogan at mrogan@nssc.org or (847) 784-6052.

Lincolnwood Place Retirement Community, 7000 N. McCormick Blvd., Lincolnwood, is seeking volunteers over the age of 16 to assist with resident programs. If interested, call Brad Howell at (847) 673-7166.

Maine Township Regional Medical Reserve Corps seeks volunteers with a desire to serve their communities. The Corps can assist police, fire and public-health officials in disasters or health emergencies in the area. Volunteers can be active, inactive or retired health professionals, students in health professions or others with related skills, as well as those who simply wish to give to the community. Physicians, nurses, dentists, dental techs, pharmacists, pharmacy techs, mental-health practitioners, laboratory and radiology technicians, medical students, non-medical personnel, veterinarians and clergy are strongly encouraged to apply. MRC units are locally based volunteers who can assist their communities during emergencies such as an influenza epidemic, or another public-health emergency, disaster or act of terrorism. For volunteer application, call Bob Cohen (847) 297-5911, send an e-mail to maine-mrc@sbcglobal.netor, or visit www.mainetownship.com.

Friends of the Morton Grove Forest Preserve is a volunteer organization dedicated to protection and preservation of the Cook County natural areas that run through Morton Grove and Niles. All welcome to get involved. Call John Thill (847) 966-0231. Workshops

Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove, has the following programs and information available:

Job Seeker Workshop will be held from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. April 28. All-day Job Seeker Workshops are provided by employment coaches from Illinois WorkNet. Bring your own lunch; coffee and water will be provided. Topics to be discussed include: Resume/cover letter: expert guidance on writing resumes and cover letters that get results; Job Search techniques: focuses on effective techniques to find jobs in today's market; includes Internet job search tips and networking strategies; and Interviewing: get the guidance and direction needed for interview preparation. Review the common questions and learn effective ways to answer them. Mock interviews will be conducted to practice your new-found skills and reinforce others. For additional information about Illinois WorkNet, call (847) 864-3530 or go to www.worknetncc.com. Registration required, go to calendar.webrary.org. Call the Reference Services Desk at (847) 929-5122, or stop by the library.

The Library offers a wide variety of classes in the computer lab. Morton Grove residents have priority. Web Workshops: registrationiIs required for all computer workshops. To find out prerequisites and to register, check the online calendar at calendar.webrary.org, or call theRreference Services Desk at (847) 929-5101. Registration starts two weeks before the event date. Morton Grove library cardholders have priority.

E-mail Clinic -- 2 p.m. April 27. If you have a Gmail, Hotmail or Yahoo! e-mail account, come to this workshop to learn how to send group e-mail messages and how to attach a photo or a document to your e-mail. Attend this class to get answers to your questions about web-based e-mail, and spend some time practicing new skills. Must have an active e-mail account prior to registration.

Make Free Phone Calls Using Skype -- 10 a.m. April 22. Learn how to make free voice and video calls over the Internet using free software from Skype. Attendees will set up an account, learn how to make calls, add contacts and more. Must have an active e-mail account prior to registration.

Computer Lab: The Web -- 10 a.m. April 28. For those who have attended web workshops such as: Getting Started on the Web, Getting Started on Facebook, Setting Up and Using Linkedln, and others. Come in to practice your skills with assistance from a librarian.

Microsoft Office Workshops Introduction:

Introduction to Access 2007-- 7 p.m. April 25. Learn how to create a database by developing tables and forms, entering and editing data, and creating simple queries and reports.

Do More with Access 2007-- 7 p.m. April 28. This workshop will take a more advanced look at creating queries, reports and forms.

Job Searchers can check out the new College and Career Resources collection in the Reference Room of the Morton Grove Public Library. They will find books, pamphlets, flyers and other materials about college admissions, occupations, exam preparation, and career resources.

Tech Savvy Workshops feature technology and computer-related presentations and workshops on the second Monday of every month. These are lecture-demos, not hands-on workshops. Coffee and light refreshments are provided.

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