Evanston calendar for Feb. 9, 2012

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Updated: March 10, 2012 8:10AM

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Classes/Forums/ Workshops

The Cradle Foundation offers programs and services for birthparents, infants, adoptive families and adopted persons located at 2049 Ridge Ave., Evanston. Call (847) 475-5800. The following are workshops offered:

Feb. 18: Adoption and Identity: Helping our Kids Feel Whole 9:30-11:30 a.m.

March 3: Legal Issues in Same Gender Adoption 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Chicago International Association for Near-Death Studies/International Society for Extraordinary Experiences will host guest speaker Roberta Grimes author of The Fun of Dying from 2-5 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Frank Auditorium at Evanston Hospital. Call (847) 251-5758.

National Alliance on Mental Illiness offers classes that begin Feb. 11. To register all (847) 716-2252 or visit www.namiccns.org

Theraplay Institute offers proven strategies manage difficult behavior with children from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 16 at 1840 Oak Ave., Suite 320, Evanston. $25 per person (bring a friend for an extra $10). Call (847) 256-7334

Evanston Quakers are presenting a series titled Quaker Quest to describe a simple radical and contemporary spiritual path of the Quaker from 9:30 a.m. - noon Feb. 11 at the Friends Meetinghouse, 1010 Greenleaf St., Evanston. The series will be repeated from 2:30-5 p.m. on four Sunday afternoons beginning March 11. Quakers and God on Feb. 11 and March 11; Quakers and the Spiritual Pat on Feb. 18 and March 18; Quaker Faith in Action on Feb. 25 and March 25; and Quakers and Peacemaking on March 3 and April 1. Questions and discussions will follow. Reservations not needed and there is no charge.

The Sidney and Frances Avner Torah Learning Center of Northbrook to host former FBI Agent, Mr. Phil Oretsky. Topic: “The Israeli Nuclear Program: A Secret Under a Thin Veil” at 5 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Torah Learning Center of Northbrook’s new home: 2548 Jasper Court, Northbrook). Cost is $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Go to torahlearningcenter.com or call (847) 272.7255 to purchase tickets or for more information.

Restorative Justice Evanston will host the following speaker series at 7 p.m. at 900 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Donations are welcome. Visit restorativejusticeevanston.com

Feb. 21: The Art of Hosting Lina Cramer - Learning methods for facilitating conversations, drawing out collective intelligence, welcoming diverse viewpoint and transforming conflict into creative cooperation.

March 20: Coping with Caregiver Burnout and Trauma

Clubs

All Village Singers is looking for adults to sing popular tunes in the spring. There are no auditions, but choral experience is helpful. Call Howard Cohen at (847) 328-2358.

Chai Group of Hadassah North Shore Chapter invites knitters and those who prefer to crochet to join their group the last Wednesday of the month with their ongoing project of knitting for the Linus Project. Call the North Shore office at (847) 205-1900 or e-mail northshore@Hadassah.org.

Coast-to-Coast Women’s League for Conservative Judaism is seeking input from Jewish women to determine how best to meet their needs. The league recently completed and analyzed a broad-based online and hard copy survey and is now conducting focus groups across the country with women representing all ages. Opinions are gathered on a no-name, confidential basis. To participate, contact Women’s League at wlfocusgroup@yahoo.com.

Community Band of Wilmette will meet for rehearsals at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at Wilmette Junior High, 615 Locust Road, Wilmette. Open to new members of any age and instrument. Call Jeff at (847) 864-7748 or visit www.wilmetteband.org.

Evanston Go Club meets from 6-10 p.m. Wednesdays at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 1630 Sherman Ave. The club is free and everyone of all ages, regardless of whether they know how to play the game of skill. Visit www.evanstongoclub.org or call Mark Rubenstein at (847) 869-6020.

Evanston Lighthouse Rotary Club meets from 7:15 - 8:30 a.m. every Tuesday at the Hilton Garden Inn, 1818 Maple Ave., Evanston for breakfast and a speaker. Membership is open to service oriented residents and workers of the area. Guests are welcome to attend the meetings. To learn more visit www.evlrc.org

Garden Photographic Society meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Thursday of the month in the Education Center at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe. Guests are welcome. Call Toni Ballenger at (847) 831-2380 or Elli Glist at (847) 945-3909.

Mom4Profit, a business networking group for women in business with children, meets a noon on the first Tuesday of every month at varying locations on the North Shore. Call (847) 363-5394 or visit Mom4ProfitNetworking.com.

Neighbors For Peace, formed to promote peaceful dialogue and non-belligerent resolution of national and world problems, meets at 7 p.m., bi-weekly on first and third Thursdays in the basement of the St. Nicholas Church rectory building, at 806 Ridge Avenue, Evanston. All are welcome to attend for discussion and planning of future activities. Call (847) 328-4349.

North Shore Harmonizers, an independent women’s barbershop chorus, holds weekly chorus rehearsals at 7 p.m. Thursdays at St. Augustine Church, 1140 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. The group is open to any level of experience. Call (312) 409-4215 or visit www.northshoreharmonizers.org.

North Shore New Horizons Band rehearses at 9:15 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 470 W. Maple St., Winnetka. The band is open to adults 50 years or older. Call Doris at (847) 299-6033.

University Guild hosts monthly programs at 1:30 p.m., followed by a tea in the Guild Lounge, 601 University Place, second floor of Scott Hall on the Northwestern University Campus, Evanston. Guest tickets cost $2 at the door. All are welcome. The next meeting is Feb. 20. Topic: Lure and Lore of Spices. Patty and Tom Erd of the Spice House in Evanston will share the history of spice trade. The University Circle and the Alumnae Board will be guests.

Wayfarers Lodge 1001 meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at the Evanston Masonic Temple, 1453 Maple St. Fellowship is at 6:30 p.m.; followed at 7:30 p.m. by the meeting. Freemasonry proposes to “make good men better” by teaching — with metaphors from geometry and architecture — about building values based on great universal truths. For more information e-mail message to bill.wojtas@comcast.net.

Community

Meet and Greet for Judge Larry Axelrood, candidate for judge of Cook County’s 9th Judicial Subcircuit from 7-9 p.m. Feb. 16 at the home of Thom Mannard. For more details and to RSVP email, electjudgeaxelrood@gmail.com

Mardi Gras Jazz worship service hosted by the Lake Street Church of Evanston is open to the public at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 19, 607 Lake St., Evanston. Featuring the Lake Street Rhythm Kings.

The Music Institute of Chicago presents violinist Cyrus Forough at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 18 at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for seniors and $10 for students, available at www.musicinst.org or by calling (847) 905-1500, ext. 108.

Pop Up Art Show featuring one-of-a kind art for sale by well known Chicago area and out-of-state artists from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. through Feb. 19 at 1627 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Admission is free. The public is invited P“art”y from 7-9 p.m. Feb. 9. For more information, call (847) 881-6026.

Artist Reception – Artists Lowell Goone and Joanne Salvator will exhibit their paintings be held from 3-5 p.m. Feb. 12 at SASI’s Celebrating Experience: A Gallery of Art by Older Adults, 1123 Emerson, Suite 200, Evanston. Free lot and street parking. The exhibit ends May 11. Visiting hours are Wednesdays and Fridays 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

The League of Women Voters of Evanston will host a luncheon featuring Sacella Smith, Executive Director of the Youth Job Center. Check in at 11:45 a.m. and lunch served at noon on Feb. 23 at the Gio Restaurant, 1631 Chicago Ave., Evanston. League members and the public are encouraged to attend and make reservations by Feb. 20 at the League office (847) 866-7844. The cost of $20 may be paid at the door.

Polar Plunge – Participants will raise a minimum of $2,500 and plunge into Lake Michigan once an hour every hour for 24 hours beginning at 1 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Northwestern University’s North Beach. You are invited to don bathing suits, costumes or any clothing of choice (just no wet suits) and jump in. Each plunger must collect a minimum of $75 that support Special Olympics programs in Illinois. All plungers will receive gifts, compete for prized and enjoy food. Individuals and teams can register for the plunge at www.plungeillinois.com or contact Katie at (630) 545-3402.

Custer Fair Applications are now available. To apply online visit www.custerfair.com/applications or call (847) 328-2204.

Look Good Feel Better - American Cancer Society has joined with Consultants in Gynecology to provide a local free Wig Boutiques to women those who are dealing with cancer. Among wigs the patients will learn how to use make-up and skin care techniques. Location, Evanston American Cancer Society, North Shore Regional Office, 820 Davis St., Suite 400, Evanston. Call (847) 328-5147 to set up appointment.

Mayme F. Spencer Memorial Street Law Clinic will offer free services and will be open to the public on the third Thursday of each month from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. at 1335 Dodge Ave., Evanston. Call (847) 475-2661.

EHC

Evanston History Center located in the historic Charles Gates Dawes house, 225 Greenwood Ave., Evanston. For more information on events, to purchase tickets or make reservations, call (847) 475-3410, via e-mail to jthompson@evanstonhistorycenter.org or visit www.evanstonhistorycenter.org. The center is open for tours Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 1-4 p.m. with tours beginning at (1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.) Tours are $10, free for EHC members.

Entertainment

Segovia Classical Guitar Series for 2012 will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Saturdays from Feb. 4 to April 14 at Lutkin Hall, 700 University Place or Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 50 Arts Circle Drive, on the Northwestern’s Evanston campus. (March 4 guitar master class led by Moller and will be held at 1 p.m. in Pick-Staiger’s rehearsal room). The five concert series which includes reserved seating are $100 for general public and $45 for students. Call (847) 491-5441 or visit www.pickstaiger.org. To order subscriptions or single tickets call (847) 467-4000.

Evanston Arts Depot Classes:

Evanston Arts Depot at 600 Main St., in the Main Street Metra Station, Evanston. Visit artsdepot@mac.com

Jazzercise classes are offered at 5:20 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; 6 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; and 8:15 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

Tai Chi with the Human Process at 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and 9:30 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

African Drum Class at 2 p.m. on Saturdays.

Lango of North Shore Children’s Language Classes at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays and 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

Modal Music Dance Class 10 a.m. Tuesdays.

Fundraisers

Caring Connections for Seniors: Grow With Us fundraising event will be held from 3-6 p.m. April 29 at Beth Emet Synagogue, 1224 Dempster St., Evanston. Admission $60. Featuring, refreshments, silent auction, live entertainment and remarks from Congressman Jan Schakowsky. Call (773) 909-2156.

Levy Center

All programs and events listed below take place at the Levy Senior Center, 300 Dodge Ave., and are for adults age 55 and up unless otherwise posted. For more information and to register, call (847) 448-8250.

The Way We Were with Carl Davis speaking about African American history in Evanston at 1 p.m. Feb. 16, no charge for program. Sign up at front desk.

Lincolnwood Place Tour for the first 22 people who sign up for this community tour and a special “chef’s table lunch at 11 a.m. Feb. 21. Fee $1.

Brazilian Samba a class open to women ages 55 and up meeting from 12:30-1:30 p.m. on Wednesdays from Feb. 1-March 7 at the Levy Center. $54/M and $64/NM.

Ongoing events:

African-American History/Genealogy Study Group research is shared and writings of prominent authors discussed at this free group meeting at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month.

French Club meetings run from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on Thursdays in the library or garden. All intermediate and advanced French speakers are welcome. Free with membership.

Free legal consults with Evanston attorney Robert Pantoga take place from 3-5 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of the month.

Happiness Club meets from 9:30-11 a.m. on the second Tuesday of the month. Discuss what puts happiness in an individual’s life. The fee is $5.

Writer’s Workshop meets at 1 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month and welcomes new members.

Play bingo at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday. Cards cost 25 cents.

Play virtual sports or Wii every Friday; participants can bowl, do the Big Brain Academy and more.

Current-events discussion, led by Charlotte Jaffe, takes place at 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Admission is free.

Play bid whist at 12:30 p.m. every Friday.

Lunches are served from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. weekdays for $4 for those age 60 years and up and $5 for those under age 60.

The Golden Years Club meets at 1 p.m. on Fridays.

Libraries

Evanston Public Library is located at 1703 Orrington Ave., Evanston. All activities are free, unless a specific fee is listed. Registration required unless otherwise specified. Call (847) 448-8600 or the number listed after the activity or visit the library at www.epl.org.

Adult programs:

Celebrate Black History Month at 7 p.m. Feb. 14 - Condoleeza Rice’s graceful memoir, Extraordinary Ordinary People, is a personal, multigenerational look into her own, and our country’s, past. With vivid and heartfelt writing, Rice, U.S. secretary of state under George W. Bush, looks back on her grandparents and parents, then moves forward through her own life up to the 2000 election.

Youth Programs:

Jr. Science Cafe – The Brain @ Work presented by students of the Northwestern University Interdepartmental Neuroscience from 4:30-6 p.m. Feb. 17. Open to all students in sixth-12th grade and their parents, grandparents and teachers.

Recreation

Community Centers of Evanston:

Robert Crown, 1701 Main St., (847) 448-8258

Fleetwood-Jourdain, 1655 Foster St., (847) 448-8254

Chandler-Newberger, 1028 Central St., (847) 448-8252

Evanston Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick Blvd., (847) 448-8256. For information or to register for the following activities, call the center where the activity takes place, or call (3-1-1) (847)448-4311. Fee assistance is available to qualified Evanston residents. For mobility or communications access assistance, call (847) 448-4311 (voice) or (847) 448-8064 (TTY).

Small Fry Science meets from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Feb. 15 at the Ecology Center.

Leave No Child Inside features a different activity each month designed to encourage outdoor activity in the winter. First session takes place from 2-3:30 p.m. on Feb. 18 at the Ecology Center. Fee: $5.

Evening Ecology for activities, stories, songs and snacks for children ages 2 and older with a caregiver from 7-8 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Ecology Center. Fee $10.

President’s Day Trip departs and returns to Kalahari Indoor Waterpark in the Wisconsin Dells departs and returns to the Levy Center, from 8 a.m.- 8 p.m. Feb. 20 for age levels 10-15 yrs. Fee. $40/R and $50/NR.

American Red Cross Babysitter Training for youth ages 11-15 years instructing leadership skills and knowledge to provide basic infant and child care. Classes will meet from 6-9:15 p.m. on Wednesday from Feb. 8-Feb. 22 at the Chandler-Newberger Center. Fee: R/$109 and NR/$139.

Sleeping Beauties presented by MasterFreeze Theatre a revised version that will entertain the whole family from 1-2 p.m. Feb. 26 at the Ecology Center. Tickets $6 in advance or at the door.

Peter Pan performed by the Evanston Children’s Theatre at 7 p.m. March 23; 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. March 24; and 3 p.m. March 25. at the Levy Center. Tickets: $6 in advance or at the door.

Fran Randall Memorial Concert Series with pianist Andy Costello at 1 p.m. March 16 at the Levy Center. Admission is free.

School Holiday Program at Fleetwood-Jourdain Center for youths in grades K-8 on most school district 65 holidays. Upcoming days off are Feb. 17; Feb. 20; and March 5. This program meets from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and extended care is available before and after the program at no extra charge. $50/R and $60/NR.

Magic Class for children teaching tricks from a professional magician at the Robert Crown Center from 6:45-7:40 p.m. Feb. 15. Age level 5-12 years. $20.

Youth and Adult Tennis Classes are offered at ETHS. Classes meet on Sundays March 11 to April 15. Times and fees vary by age and ability level. Register by March 4 at (847) 448-8682.

Pottery for Adult beginners 17 years and up Monday and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at the Robert Crown Center.

Creative Movement introduces children to the world of dance on Saturdays at 9 a.m. at the Robert Crown Center.

Basketball and gymnastics for all ages and ability levels begins the second week of January. Times and dates vary. Visit www.cityofevanston.org/recreation

Yoga and Fitness classes for all ages and experience levels at the Levy Center with classes beginning the first week in January. Register at (847) 448-8250.

Improve your health and reduce stress with exercise. Classes include T’ai Chi at the Lakefront, ZUMBA, Pilates I and II, Nia, Low Impact Ballet, Tummy & Tush and four different yoga classes. Classes meet at the Levy Center or Robert Crown Center. Days, times and fees vary; please call (847) 448-8250 for details.

Racquetball or Handball at Chandler-Newberger Center, offering showers and public locker space. For fee or to reserve your spot call (847) 448-8252.

Birthdays, anniversaries and other celebrations may be held at the Robert Crown Ice Complex. You can host an indoor skating party for up to 16 people during any public skate session for $100. You bring the guests and refreshments. The Center is located at 1701 Main St., Evanston. To reserve your space or for more information, call (847)448-8258.

Ridgeville

The following programs are offered at the Ridgeville Park District Community House, 908 Seward St. For more information, contact Michael Miro at (847) 869-5640 or programs@ridgeville.org

Winter classes include: Adult Core Stretch N’ Strength, Bootcamp, NIA, Feldenkrais, Iyengar Yoga, Senior Yoga, Drama and Improvisation for Kids, Intro to Ballet, Adult Writers’ Workshop, Creative Movement for Teens w/ Special Needs, and Kids Can Tap. Register online at ridgeville.org.

The third annual Shakespeare On The Ridge will take place at Ridgeville Park on Saturday and Sunday evenings (July 12 – August 5).

Seniors

Love is in the Air a Valentines concert with the North Shore Harmonizers, 7:15 p.m., Feb. 23 at Westminster Place retirement community, 3200 Grant St., Evanston.

Questions on health-care reform as it pertains to Medicare, CJE SeniorLife has set a free consumer-assistance hotline at (773) 508-1000. Staff members can explain the new legislation and its benefits and clarify the difference between Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans and how to choose one that best suits one’s individual needs. (Russian-speaking staff is also available.) For a free consultation at (773) 508-1000.

Support

Beyond Epilepsy support group meets on the second Thursday of each month in Room G952 at Evanston Hospital, 2650 Ridge Ave. This free support group is open to anyone who has or is affected by epilepsy, and offers a safe place to express emotions, thoughts and stories in a variety of formats. For more information contact Patrick Onuscheck at (847) 859-2362 or via e-mail at beyond.epilepsy@gmail.com.

CJE SeniorLife offers a support group, Care Giving for Loved Ones with Dementia, from 11 a.m. until noon on the first and third Wednesday of every month at CJE’s Adult Day Services, 1015 W. Howard St., Evanston. Reply to social worker Amy Zahn at (773) 508-1047.

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance-Greater Chicago has free support groups for people with mood disorders and support groups for their families. Meetings take place from 6:30 – 8 p.m. on the first Monday of every month and the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month from 3 – 4:30 p.m. at Evanston Hospital, 2650 Ridge Ave., Evanston (Room G952). For more information call Elaine at (847) 674-6376.

Evanston Hospital hosts a monthly support group for bereaved parents at the hospital, 2650 Ridge Ave., Evanston. The group is open to any parent who has had a child die after early infancy. Call Sorelle Stanton at (847) 570-2831.

First Fridays Club at St. Mary’s Parish will meet at the Parish Center, 1012 Lake St., Evanston. Email Pam Menaker (psm228@gmail.com) if you would like to attend or just show up. Open to all single, divorced, separated and widowed parishioners and their friends.

Free Financial Literacy for Women classes, designed for low- to moderate-income women, are hosted by the YWCA Evanston/North Shore. New classes start the first Tuesday of every month and run from 6-8 p.m. every Tuesday for four weeks at the YWCA, 1215 Church St. Transportation vouchers and child care are provided. Participants who complete the four-week cycle may be eligible for a matching savings program with First Bank & Trust in Evanston. Call Eryn Smith-Moeller at (847) 864-8445 or e-mail at esmith-moeller@ywcae-ns.org.

Free one-on-one foreclosure counseling is available with a nonprofit U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development-certified housing agency to homeowners with questions or concerns about their mortgages. Call (847) 501-5768, Ext. 404.

Grief Support Groups are open to the public and free of charge. Pre-registration is required. The groups meet at NorthShore Hospice office, 4901 Searle Parkway, Skokie. The building is accessible to people with disabilities, and convenient parking is available. For more information or to pre-register call (847) 982-4364.

Death of a Spouse - Soul Mates is an ongoing support group for those who have experienced the death of a spouse or life partner. Meets from 6:30-8 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month.

Death of a Parent - Legacy is an ongoing support group for adults who have experienced the death of a parent. The group meets from 6:30-8 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of the month.

The Lilac Tree: Resources for Divorcing Women, at 1123 Emerson St., Suite 215, Evanston, offers a wide range of workshops, seminars and other events on divorce issues relevant to women. Join the following support groups in Evanston on Monday evenings from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Contact Marti for more information at mrodgers@thelilactree.org or call (847) 328-0313.

La Leche League of Evanston and Wilmette provides free breastfeeding information, help and support, welcoming all interested women (and babies/toddlers). Meetings are held at 9:30 a.m. the first Wednesday of the month at Skokie Valley Baptist Church, 1050 Skokie Blvd., Wilmette; and at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of the month at St. Francis Hospital, 355 Ridge Ave., Evanston. For more information call (847) 251-5758 or visit www.chicagoiands.org.

Mather Pavilion, a Mather LifeWays senior residence, hosts an Alzheimer’s Association Support Group from 1-2:30 p.m. the second Wednesday at the residence, 820 Foster St., Evanston. Call Joanne Malleta (847) 492-2525.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is an organization dedicated to improving the lives of the persons and their families, affected by mental illness through education, advocacy, support and research. The North suburban office is located at 420 West Frontage Road, Suite 106, Northfield. Call (847) 716-2252.

Parenting an Adult Child with Disabilities is the focus of a parent support group that meets from 7-8:15 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month at Jewish Child and Family Services, 3145 W. Pratt Blvd., Chicago. Parents share difficulties and successes and gain feedback from other parents. Topics may include encouraging healthy risk-taking, gaining independence, transitioning into adulthood and more. There is a $15 per session fee. For more information, contact Jessica King at (773) 467-3741 or visit www.jcfs.org.

Presbyterian Homes Westminster Place campus, at 3200 Grant St., Evanston offers Stroke Club, a support and education group for stroke survivors, their families and caregivers from 3-4 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month. For more information call Suzanne Keeley at (847) 675-3412.

Seeds of Support provides an environment where parents meet and help each other with modern family life meeting from 7:30-9 p.m. Thursdays evenings at the Unity Church on the North Shore, 3434 Central St., Evanston. The SOS meetings address topics including: Creating your Own Support Network; Finding Mindfulness in the Mundane and more. The drop-in sessions are open to the public and free childcare is available with 24-advance reservations. Call (847) 864-8977 or email jasmine@unityns.org

Services for Adults Staying in Their Homes (SASI) - Staff from nonprofit agency will answer your questions about home care and ways to stay home safely, to be held at Skokie’s North Shore Community Bank from 9-11 a.m. the first Tuesday of each month. At NSCB, 7800 Lincoln Ave., Skokie. For details, call SASI (847) 864-7274 or visit www.SASIathome.org.

Social support group for adults with disabilities who are in their 20s to mid 50s meets from 5:45-7 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at Jewish Child and Family Services, 5150 Golf Rd., Skokie. The cost is $7 per session fee. For more information contact Sheer Fox at (847) 412-4356 or visit www.jcfs.org.

YWCA Evanston/North Shore provides ongoing domestic violence services for community members who are living in abusive relationships but who may not be ready to leave their homes. Through individual and group counseling, women come to understand their options and develop safety plans for themselves and their children. Our bilingual staff offers domestic violence counseling and support services to Spanish speaking women as well. To access these services, call (847) 864-8445, Ext. 22

Volunteers

American Cancer Society, North Shore region, is seeking volunteers to provide services to cancer patients, including driving patients to treatment appointments and providing one-on-one support. Volunteers also are needed to help plan fund-raising events such as Relay for Life and educate the public on cancer prevention and early detection. Schedules are flexible and training is provided. Call (847) 328-5147 or e-mail dawn.matune@cancer.org.

CJE SeniorLife is in need of more volunteers for its home-delivered meals program in the Evanston, Skokie and Morton Grove areas. Hot and cold meals are delivered between 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. weekdays. Volunteers work in teams of two; one person drives and the other delivers the meals to the client’s door. Volunteers may choose one or two weekdays on a regular basis to deliver meals or assist as their schedules permit. Call Cookie (773) 508-1014.

Evanston School Children’s Clothing Association (ESCCA) is seeking volunteers to assist in publicity, new-media communication, Web-site design and marketing. For those who have skills in these areas and can volunteer a few hours a month to work from home or office, send an e-mail message to info@escca.org. For more information visit www.escca.org.

Heartland Animal Shelter staff teach people how to foster shelter animals from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. the first Saturday of the month at 2975 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook. Participants will be asked to sign up for the Volunteer Orientation (required to be an official volunteer for Heartland) offered at 4:15 p.m. the last Saturday of every month. To register, call (847) 296-6400 or e-mail Jenny at jlnogle@yahoo.com.

Interfaith Action, a non-profit community of many Evanston faith-based organizations who serve hungry or homeless people is open five morning per week, 52 weeks per year. A part of the network of soup kitchens that provide meals seven days a week. To find out how to give of your time and talents and financial gifts call Sue at (847) 475-1150 or e-mail www.interfaithactionofevanston.org

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, extension 408; or via e-mail at vike@interfaithhousingcenter.org.

Meals at Home is looking for volunteers to deliver meals to home bound clients. Volunteers pick up meals provided by Evanston and St. Francis Hospitals between 11:15 and 11:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, and then distribute them to clients in Evanston, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Winnetka, east Glenview and east Northfield. No route takes more than two hours to deliver. Some volunteers deliver once a week; others serve once a month. There is also delivery on Saturdays and holidays. Call (847) 729-0911.

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders in Highland Park has numerous volunteer positions in its national offices. Full training is provided. Call (847) 433-3996 or e-mail anad20@aol.com.

Night Ministry is a nondenominational organization that serves homeless people and runaway youths, uninsured individuals, the working poor, unsupervised children and others. Volunteer needs include meal preparation for shelters and other outreach programs, various support for a Health Outreach Bus, a Night Walk to increase awareness of the environment faced by homeless and runaway youth and a First Saturdays project suitable for groups of students. Visit www.volunteercenterntt.org.

North Shore Auxiliary for Lawrence Hall needs volunteers to help young children who live in the Lawrence Hall child welfare facilities. The volunteers would work with others on the North Shore to provide comfortable living conditions for the children. Contact Kathy McCareins at KMM3026@aol.com.

North Shore University HealthSystem’s volunteer program offers opportunities to work with patients and families dealing with a terminal illness. Daytime hospice volunteers are needed to provide companionship and emotional support to patients and relief for their caregivers, provide transportation, run errands and perform light household tasks. An eight-week training course is from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesdays at 4901 Searle Parkway, Skokie. To register, call (847) 982-4365.

Sack-Lunch Soup-Kitchen is seeking volunteers (individuals and small groups) from noon-1 p.m. Fridays at the First Congregational Church House, 1417 Hinman Ave. Volunteers can purchase, prepare and/or serve the lunches. This is a great project for families and neighborhoods to take on once or twice a year. For more information, send an e-mail message to Mary Beth at roth.marybeth@gmail.com or call (847) 869-0478.

YMCA

McGaw YMCA at 1000 Grove St., Evanston offers the following classes: For more information or to register, call (847) 475-7400 or visit www.mcgawymca.org

Yoga Class for unemployed persons is offered from noon-1 p.m. each Wednesday for free in the Evanston Review Room of the Y. Individuals must register for this class at the Illinois Worknet Center-Evanston, 1615 Oak Ave., and provide proof of unemployment insurance. For questions on registration, call Beverly Lindsey at (847) 864-3530; for class information call David Harper at the Y’s main number, ext. 256.

Youth

Summer Camp Registration begins for Evanston residents on Feb. 3. Residents can mail in their registrations via first-class mail no sooner than the Feb. 3 date to keep the process fair. Priority will be given based solely on the date of the postmark. Registration forms sent by any other means, including priority mail or special delivery as well as those postmarked prior to Feb. 3 will be held for later processing. Phone-in, walk-in and online registration begins at 11 a.m. Feb. 20 for residents and non-residents. Evanston residents must live in the zip code of 60201 or 60202. For more information call 3-1-1 (847) 448-4311.

Chicago Bears Youth Football Camp - non-contact football skills for kids ages 6 – 14 years from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. July 23 – July 27 at St. Joan of Arc, 9248 N. Lawndale Ave., Evanston. Visit www.BearsCamps.com or call (312) 226-7776.

Early Head Start is taking applications for the 2011-2012 school year for children ages 0-3, pregnant women and their families. Program services include education, nutrition, health and family support, Offered are center based and home based programs. Parents with children with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Formula and diapers will be provided at no cost to children enrolled. Call (847) 475-2661.

Evanston Children’s Choir Concert Choir is expanding with a formation of a special group of advanced singers who meet twice a week, from 4:15-5:45 p.m. Tuesdays and 4:15-5:15 p.m. Thursdays. Other ECC choirs will meet once a week and be divided by grade (2-5 and 6-12). All rehearsals take place at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center. Registration for all choirs proceeds on a rolling basis throughout the summer. All new singers must audition for placement. Call (847) 733-0814 or e-mail gary@evanstonchildrenschoir.org

Old Town School of Folk Music offers a free trial Wiggleworms Class, an early childhood music program at the St. Matthew’s Church in Evanston. Classes running with openings are Wednesdays at 11 a.m. Lullabies for 0-5 months, Evanston; Thursdays at noon for Siblings 6 months-4 years, Glencoe, Fridays at 10 a.m. for 2-3 year olds, Glencoe and Saturdays in Glencoe, 9 a.m. for 12-24 months, 10 a.m. for 2 years, and 11 a.m. for Siblings 6 months to 4 years. Check out oldtownschool.org or call (773) 728-6000 for information and to schedule your trial class.

Lollie Children’s Boutique hosts storytimes at 10:30 a.m. the third Thursday of each month at 1312 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Free and for all ages. Call (847) 328-7303.