Evanston calendar for June 30, 2011

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Updated: October 28, 2011 11:42AM

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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. The meeting is 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.

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.

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.

St. John’s Lutheran Church hosts a Mommy and Me program 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1235 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. The program for ages 12-30 months and their parent or caregiver includes playtime, songs, games, story time and snack. There is no charge, but donations are accepted. Call (847) 251-1730.

University Guild hosts monthly programs at 1:30 p.m. with a reception and tea to follow at the Guild Lounge, 601 University Place, 2nd floor, Scott Hall, University Campus, Evanston. $2 at the door.

Wayfarers Lodge 1001 meets on the first and third Wednesday 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

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.

Summertime Curfew - Evanston City Code is in effect from Sunday through Thursday from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. and on Friday and Saturday nights from 11 p.m. until 6 a.m. Parents along with youth violators will be fined if found in violation.

Look Good Fee 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 skincare techniques. Location , Evanston American Cancer Society, North Shore Regional Office, 820 Davis St., Suite 400, Evanston. Call (847) 328-5147 to set up appointment.

9th Ward meeting will take place at 7 p.m. July 13 at the Evanston Fire Station 2, 702 Madison St., Evanston. The meeting will focus on next years budget.

Lunch on the Lake Summer Series offering free concerts, BBQ menu and freshmarket items priced for sale will be held from noon-1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays through Aug. 4 on the lawn directly east of Norris Center on Northwestrn University’s Evanston campus, weather permitting.

Evanston Garden Walk will be held from noon- 5 p.m. July 10. The gardens are located all around Evanston, you will need to supply your own transportation (bikes are good) Attendees will receive a map of garden locations and a booklet describing the gardens. Photography is welcome/ Advance tickets are $10 for KEB members, $20 for non-members. On the day of the walk member tickets are $15 and non-members $25. Children under 12 with a ticketed adult are free. No strollers or pets are allowed in the gardens. Tickets are not available at the gardens. Tickets are available in person from the Evanston Ecology Center, 2024, McCormick Blvd., Monday - Friday 9. - 11:30 a.m. now through July 1; 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. July 5-July 8; and 11 am. - 3:30 p.m. July 9. On July 10 tickets will only be available at the Ecology Center from 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Prior to the day of the walk tickets may be purchased at Natural Things Flowers, 2904 Central St.; Saville Flowers, 1712 Sherman Ave.,; Bloom 3, 1503 Chicago Ave.; and The Chalet, 3132 Lake Ave. Special pricing for groups of 10 or more is available. Call (847) 448-8256 ext. 105.

Free Youth Lunch Program for the summer serving cold lunches to all children age 1-18 years on a first-come, first-served basis. Served Monday through Friday from now through Aug. 19 (no service July 4) Sites are (Mason Park, Church St. at Florence Ave.), James Park (at the Fieldhouse west of the Levy Center at 300 Dodge Ave.), and the parks adjacent to Fleetwood-Jourdain Center (1655 Foster St.) and Robert Crown Center (1701 Main St.). Lunches must be eaten on site and parents must accompany young children. Served from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Fleetwood-Jourdain and Mason, and 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Robert Crown and James Parks. For more information call (847) 448-8254.

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.

Ground Breaking Ceremony for Restoration of the Dawes House will be held at 9 a.m. June 30 at 225 Greenwood St., Evanston on the East Lake Terrace of the Dawes House. Light refreshments will be served.

Current exhibits include: A Curious Patchwork of Evanston Treasures, and Milestones and Memories: An exhibit of Evanston History.

EHC research room is open from 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. Acess is free for students and members, $5 fee for non-members.

Entertainment

Summer Outdoor Family Films offered free will be shown at 9 p.m. from July 6 to Aug. 3 at the Evanston campus on the east lawn of Norris University Center, 1999 Campus Dr. Evanston. Bring your chairs and blankets. Free parking available after 4 p.m. in the lakeside parking structure south of Norris Center. In case of rain, screenings will be held in McCormick Auditorium, located on the first floor of the Norris Center. Call (847) 491-4000 or visit www.blockmuseum.northwestrn.edu/blockcinema

Starlight Concert Series offering free performances to the public will take place from 7:30-9 p.m., through Aug. 9 at six park locations throughout Evanston. In the case of inclement weather, rain site information will be available after 4:30 p.m. on the show date by calling (847) 448-8258 or (847) 448-8260. Rain Sites are at the Levy Senior Center and Fleetwood-Jourdain Center. For a listing of schedules and site locations visit www.cityofevanston.org/starlight

Chicago Duo Piano festival will take place at 7:30 p.m. July 8-15 at Music Institute’s, Evanston East Campus, 1490 Chicago Ave., in Nichols Concert Hall, Evanston. Tickets are $25 adults, $15 seniors and $10 students and are available at musicinst.org or call (847) 905-1500 ext. 108. Scheduled events are: Gala Opening Concert: Celebrating Liszt July 8; Mozartiana July 12; and Duo Piano Extravaganza July 15.

Lectures/Programs/Workshops

Levy Center

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

Holiday Closing: The center will be closed on July 4 and will reopen at 7 a.m. on July 5.

Women’s Book Club, will discuss “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by Rebecca Skloot on July 21. The club meets at 3 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month. Attendance is free to Levy Center members.

Lake Geneva cruise and luncheon will be the next scheduled trip from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on July 20. After the cruise, you will have time to stroll in downtown Lake Geneva. Cost for the trip is $97, Levy member; $107, nonmember; it includes transportation, lunch and the boat cruise.

Laughing Yoga reduces stress and boosts the immune system. It’s also a lot of fun! The next Laughter Yoga class will be held from 1- 2 p.m. on Wednesdays, July 13 through Aug. 3. The instructor is a certified laughing yoga instructor and professional counselor. The fee is $60, Levy member; $70, nonmember. Register at (847) 448-8250.

Personal training sessions will help you get the most out of your fitness regimen. Buy one session or sign up for a personal training package of five or ten sessions to save money. The fee ranges from $26 for one 30-minute session to $365 for 10 one-hour sessions. Sign up at (847) 448-8250.

Habla Espanol? The Levy Center’s Conversational Spanish class will be help you keep your language skills intact. Students meet from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursdays, July 14 through Sept. 1. The fee is $50, Levy member; $60, nonmember. Register at (847) 448-8250.

Discover your computer’s hidden possibilities in the Levy Center’s Masters Class, which covers word processing, spreadsheets, databases and more. Masters Class meets from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Fridays, July 8 through 29. The fee is $100, Levy member; $120, nonmember. Call (847) 448-8250.

On going events:

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

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 Wednesday of the month. The group welcomes new members.

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

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 a.m.-1 p.m. weekdays for $4.

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

Libraries

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

Tail Waggin Tutors program for young readers provides a dog-friendly atmosphere to allow students to practice the skill of reading. The program will run from 3-5 p.m. on Saturdays now through July (except July 4) at the library. This is a free program. Parents may register at twig@eplfriends.org or stop by the library.

Career counseling is offered at the library from 9 a.m. to noon on the second Monday of each month, as well as the last Thursday. A free consultation with a career counselor may be scheduled by calling the reference desk at (847) 448-8630 or sending an Instant Message whenever the library is open.

Online Resume/Job Application Help, an ongoing program, takes place from 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays. Computer instructors are available to teach how to set up a free e-mail account or post a resume online. No need to call ahead. Note: Instructors are not career counselors, and cannot edit or help write resumes. For employment help, see the library’s Career Resources page at www.epl.org or call the reference desk at (847) 448-8630 for a referral.

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).

Summer Camps - Mail-in registration is available for the City of Evanston Summer Camps . You may register by phone, walk-in or online at www.cityofevanston.org/summercamps

Evanston Farmers’ Markets (all four) running now through Nov. 5. Location and times are as follows: Downtown Evanston market 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at University Place at Oak Ave.; West End Market runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Dodge Ave., at Church St.; On Wednesdays, the Ridgeville Market is held from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Ridge Ave. at South Blvd., and the new organic Central St. Market runs from 3-7 p.m. at Central St. at Stewart. For more info., visit www.cityofevanston.org/market or call (847) 448-8138.

Stay cool this summer by ice-skating. Robert Crown Center’s has public skating sessions every day except Monday. Admission is $6 person; bring your own skates or rent a pair for $3. For schedule information, call (847) 448-8258 or visit www.cityofevanston.org/crown.

Mark your calendar for the annual Sand Castle and Sand Sculpture Contest. All ages are welcome and prizes will be awarded. The contest will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on July 11; rain date is July 18. The contest is free; beach admission fee for nonresidents applies. Register between July 1-10 by calling (847) 866-4167.

Adult Aquatic Adventures Camp is a summer camp for grown-ups. Come canoe, water ski, sail, kayak, fish and more. Camp meets from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, July 7-28 at Dempster Street Beach. Fee is $125, resident; $150, nonres. Register at 847-866-4167.

Project Butterfly is a free program designed to help young ladies entering and currently attending middle school make the transition to their teen years. The class is held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, June 21 through Aug. 9 at Fleetwood-Jourdain Center, 1655 Foster St. Register at (847) 448-8254.

Friday Night Hang Out is open to youth age 11 and older at Fleetwood-Jourdain Center, 1655 Foster St. This free program offers music, TV, table games, video games and basketball from 6 -7:30 p.m. on Friday evenings through Aug.12. Call 847-448-8254 for more information.

The Mason Park Field House is a great place for youth age 11-13 years to relax this summer. Free activities include computers, gaming systems, and outdoor sports. Summer hours are 2 to 8:30 p.m., Monday through Friday and 4 - 9 p.m. on Saturdays. Mason Park is located at Church Street at Florence Ave.

Private and semi-private tennis lessons for ages 5 and older improve tennis skills quickly. All skill levels are welcome; the instructor will be matched to your specific needs and requests; various outdoor courts are available. Sign up for an hour or two, or save money with a 5-hour package. Semi-private lessons include up to four students. Call Chandler-Newberger Center at (847) 448-8252 for fees and more information.

Get out on Lake Michigan. Sign up for private sailing lessons on our new day sailing boats or group lessons in kayaking. Lessons are offered from June 11 through Labor Day at Dempster Street Beach. Participants must be 14 years or older. The fee for two 1-hour kayaking lessons is $60, Evanston res.; $80 nonres. The fee for four 1-hour private sailing lessons is $150- Evanston res.; $200 - nonres. Call (847) 866-2913 (preseason) or (847)-866-4167 (beach season) for details or to enroll.

Improve your health and reduce stress with exercise. Many fitness classes start the week of June 20. Classes include Tai 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.

Access to Fishing teaches youth age 5-16 the “catch-and-release” process at Lovelace Park, Gross Point Rd. at Thayer St. between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturdays until Oct. 29. Equipment, bait and expertise are provided in this free program! No license is needed; youth must be accompanied by an adult. (847) 448-8256

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 will be really “cool” when you hold your party at Robert Crown Ice Complex. You can host an indoor skating party for up to 16 people during any public skate session for only $100. You’ll receive rink admission and rental tickets for 16 guests, plus the use of two tables in the east lobby. You just bring the guests and refreshments! You may expand your party up to 20 guests for an additional fee per person. The Center is located at 1701 Main St., Evanston. To reserve your space or for more information, call (847)448-8258.

Racquetball get a great workout and improve fitness, rent a court at the Chandler-Newberger Center for just $12 per hour. Court times begin at 8 a.m., and reservations may be made anywhere from a week in advance to the day of play. A 10-hour court card is $90; a can of racquetballs is $4.

Reunion

Navy Marine CorpsNavy and Marine Corps shipmates who served on the USS Columbus AC - 74/CG-12 and the Columbus (SSN-762) past and present are invited to share memories and camaraderie from Sept. 21-24 at the Sherton National Hotel in Arlington, Va. For more information contact Allen Hope, President, 3828 Hobson Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46815-4505 or call (260) 492-9771 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. eastern time or email Hope4391@frontier.com

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 via e-mail at ridgevilleprograms@att.net.

Spring classes include something for everyone: Power Yoga, Iyengar Yoga, Gentle Yoga for Seniors, Tai Chi, Drama and Improvisation Club, Beginning Dance Technique, Sign Language, Adult “Returning Dance,” African Dance, Adult Core Stretch N’ Strength, Young Writers’ Workshop, Creative Movement for Teens with Special Needs, StoryDance, Feldenkrais, Senior Tap and Engineering Fundamentals with LEGO.

Seniors

Active Senior Men will host a startup meeting of a nonsectarian, social organization of active senior men who are no longer fully committed to their careers and want to participate in an opportunity for individual growth. Most general meetings will take place in the Evanston-Skokie area. The first organizational meeting will take place from 2-4 p.m. Aug. 1 at the Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Ave., Evanston. email fkoppel@comcast.net

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 at Evanston Hospital, 2650 Ridge Ave., Evanston in Room G952 and the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 3-4:30 p.m. in 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.

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.

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. starting in July. Contact Marti for more information at mrodgers@thelilactree.org or call (847) 328-0313 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.

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.

Upcoming programs:

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 hungery or homeless people is open five morning per week, 52 weeks per year. A part of the network of soup kithens 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 homebound 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.

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

Registration begins for Tony Lawry’s Teen Improve Class in July on Sundays from 3-5 p.m. July 10-31 at. the Evanston Art Depot, 600 Main St., Evanston. Cost $125. Special early birds save $25 if registered by June 25. On tJuly 31 the class will be the opening act for the 7 p.m. performance of the Underage Sugar Addicts improv team. Call (847) 328-2204 to register.

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.

Evanston Children’s Choir Concert Choir is expanding with a formation of a special group of advanced singers. Meeting 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 are 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

Music Institute of Chicago offers summer camps for kids and adults featuring individual instruments to musical theatre with registration through June 1 with some exceptions. Registration for all summer camps and festivals is available online, except the Chicago Suzuki Institute; registration materials may be downloaded at this link <http://www.musicinstituteofchicago.org/media/pr/chicagosuzukiinstitute2011.pdf> or obtained by calling (847) 905-1500, ext. 511. General information about all camps is available at 847-905-1500, ext. 127.

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.

The Chicago Bears offer non-contact football camps this summer. Each five-day camp runs from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Learn to run, throw, catch, defend and compete the Bears way. All programs provide football instruction, athletic skill development, fitness and agility training. The camp costs $389 with early registration discounts available. Visit www.BearsCamps.com or call (312) 226-7776. Locations and dates are:Winnetka July 11-15; Northfield July 25-29; and Evanston July 25-29.