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Updated: April 29, 2011 3:54PM

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The following events will take place at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road in Glencoe. For more information call (847) 835-5440 or visit www.chicagobotanic.org.

Storytime in the Lenhardt Library for children ages 2-5 will take place from 10-11 a.m. Mondays, through April 25.

Tram Tours will run through Oct. 30. Tickets are $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and $4 for children. Members receive a $1 discount off these rates. For tour schedules call (847) 835-8239.

"Caring for Collections: Conservation of the Rare Book Collection" will be on exhibition from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays and noon-4 p.m. weekends, through May 1.

Midwest Daffodil Society Annual Show will take place from noon-4:30 p.m. April 30 and 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. May 1.

Glenview/North Shore African Violet Society Show and Sale will take place from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. May 6 and 7. Plants on sale will range in price from $7-25.

Central States Dahlia Society Sale will take place form 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. May 6 and 7. Dahlia plant and root sale prices will begin at $4.

The Model Railroad Garden "Landmarks of America" will open May 7. The hours are from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. through summer (weather permitting). Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children ages 3-12. Members will receive $1 off these rates.

Andrea Wulf will discuss her latest book The Founding Gardeners: The Revolutionary Generation, Nature and the Shaping of the American Nation from 4-5:30 p.m. May 18 in the Alsdorf Auditorium. A book signing will follow.

American Rhododendron Society-Midwest Chapter Show and Sale will take place from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. May 7 and 8.

Glenview/North Shore African Violet Society will hold a display, educational exhibit and plant sale from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. May 6 and 7.

Nature Nights, programs for children ages 4-10 and their families will take place from 5-7:30 p.m. the first and third Saturday of each month, May 7-Sept. 17. The cost is $20 per child for members and $23 for nonmembers.

A Mother's Day Brunch will be held at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. May 8. Tickets are on sale. Visit www.chicagobotanic.org/calendar/brunch or call (847) 835-5440.

The library exhibition, "Treasures of the Lenhardt Library" will be open May 6-Aug. 7. A free library talk will be held at 2 p.m. May 7.

A free library talk on "Plants in Print: The Age of Botanical Discovery" will take place at 11 a.m. May 7. Clubs

Alliance Française du North Shore will offer "Cafe Conversation" in French from 10 -11 a.m. May 2 at Panera, 1199 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. Membership is not required and the meeting is open to all fluency levels. Visit http://alliancefn.wlkcommunity.com or e-mail alliancefn@yahoo.com.

The North Suburban Genealogical Society will discuss Software Programs at 1 p.m. May 14 at the Northbrook History Museum, 1776 Walters Ave., Northbrook. Admission is free and open to anyone interested in genealogical research. Call (847) 446-7220 ext. Genealogy.

The Winnetka Woman's Club and the French Institute of the North Shore will present "Portraits of Provence" a lecture by Tish Robinson at 6:30 p.m. April 28 at 485 Maple St., Winnetka. Tickets are $30 at the door. Call (847) 446-1830 or visit www.winnetkawomansclub.org.

The Haiku Society of America and the Evanston Public Library will co-sponsor Haikufest from 1-5:30 p.m. May 7 at the library, 1703 Orrington Ave., Evanston. The event is free. Pre-registration is required. Call Charlotte Digregorio at (847) 881-2664.

Winnetka artist Susan Jacoby is featured in a new North Shore Art League exhibit through May 10 on the first floor of the Winnetka Community House, 620 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka. Call (847) 446-2870 or visit www.northshoreartleague.org.

A retired teachers roundtable is seeking retired high school and college instructors of liberal arts and science courses for monthly discussion group on the North Shore. There is no fee. Contact rtroundtable2011@gmail.com. Specify subject(s) taught and days/times available.

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.

The Tenth Dems is looking for volunteers to form a link between the organization and the local campaigns in the 10th Congressional District. Contact volunteers@tenthdems.org or call (847) 266-8683.

The North Shore Chess Club meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays at Starbucks, 347 Park Ave., Glencoe. The club has a relaxed, drop-in atmosphere and is open to players, adults and teens at all skill levels. The club doesn't offer any formal classes but advanced players are always willing to help those who are less experienced. There are no tournaments and no fee. Members need only bring their own chess sets. For more information, e-mail guntherrice@gmail.com.

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

The 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.

The 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 go online to www.northshoreharmonizers.org.

The 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.

The All Village Singers is looking for adults to sing holiday carols in the winter and Broadway and popular tunes in the spring. Rehearsals for holiday caroling has begun at the North Shore United Methodist Church, 213 Hazel Ave., Glencoe. There are no auditions but choral experience is helpful. Call Howard Cohen at (847) 328-2358.

LeTip, a growing business networking group in the Northbrook area, is seeking new members. The organization includes local professionals and service providers who come together once a week to exchange business referrals or tips. Meetings are 7:15 to 8:15 a.m. Wednesdays at 1240 Meadow Road, Northbrook. Call Bryce Fuller at (847) 208-7888 or Paul Cohen at (847) 312-7568.

The 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.

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

The Winnetka Woman's Club 2011 Annual Housewalk "Lifestyles" will take place from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 18. Tickets are $55 before May 9 and $60 after. During the day, lunch will be offered between 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at a local club. Advance reservations are required. Call (847) 446-1830, or Jeannie Balsam at (847) 242-0844 or visit www.winnetkahousewalk.org.

A seminar on "Working with an Architect" will take place from 7-9 p.m. May 10 at Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. The event is sponsored by the Chicago chapter of the American Institute of Architects. The seminar is free but advance registration is required. Visit www.aiachicago.org/ or call (312) 670-7770.

St. Augustine's 36th annual plant sale will take place May 6-8 and 13-15 at 1140 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. For times, call (847) 251-6922.

Chicago's North Shore Half Marathon & 5k will be held at 7:15 a.m. June 12 at St. John's Ave., and Park Ave., in downtown Highland Park. New this year is a $10,000 purse prize. The course will follow along Sheridan Road., through Ft. Sheridan. Post race party to follow. Contact Sara at info@ramracing.org or visit www.northshorehalf.com

St. John's Lutheran Church will hold a spring rummage sale from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. May 7 at 1235 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. The sale will also feature a snack bar. Call (847) 251-1730.

Vivian Jacobson, author of Chagall: A Memoir will be the guest speaker beginning with the Men's Club breakfast at 9:45 a.m. followed by the lecture "My Ten Favorite Chagall Artworks" and book signing at 10:30 a.m., and a lecture on "Chagall and the Bible" and book signing at 4 p.m. May 15 at 3220 Big Tree Lane, Wilmette. Breakfast reservations are required. Call (847) 256-1213.

Autism Summit hosted by the Child and Family Law Center of the North Shore, Ltd., will hold a day with the experts from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. April 30 at Trinity International University, 2065 Half Day Road, Rodine Building, Deerfield. Call Karen Royko at (847) 926-0101 or e-mail karenr@lawforchild.com for more information.

Wright-Way Rescue Animal Shelter in Niles has lost its lease and is holding a rally from 1-3 p.m. May 7 at the Adoption Center, 7136 W. Touhy Ave., Niles. Participants are asked to show their support by bringing posters to champion the work of Wright-Way Rescue. The organization hopes to gain the public's attention to save the space for its current use or get donations for a new space for the animals. Visit www.wrightwayrescue.net.

Beth Hillel Congregation Bnai Emunah will observe Yom HaShoah (the day of the Holocaust) with a memorial program open to the community at 8 p.m. May 1. Prior to the evening, congregates will hold a 24 hour vigil reading names and information about the victims of the Shoah. Call (847) 256-1213.

"A Delicate Balance: Change Versus Acceptance in Our Intimate Relationships" will be discussed by William M. Pinsof, president of the Family Institute at Northwestern University at 11:30 a.m. May 6 at a private club in Glencoe. The cost is $45 each. Contact Michelle Weill at (312) 609-5300 ext. 480 or mweil@family-institute.org or visit www.family-institute.org..

Compass-USA is seeking families to host students from Spain from June 27-July 27. Contact Frannie, program coordinator, at (847) 668-9196 or Fsnedliker@gmail.com.

To answer questions on health-care reform, especially as it pertains to Medicare, CJE SeniorLife has set a free consumer-assistance hotline at (773) 508-1000. Staff members can explain the new health care 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.

Work Off Weight, a not-for-profit group hosts a weigh-in and meeting 8-9 a.m. every Sunday at Cunliff Park, 540 Echo Lane, Glenview. Free coffee and the first meeting is free. There are dues to join. For directions, call (847) 337-5392.

Beth Hillel Congregation Bnai Emunah, 3220 Big Tree Lane, Wilmette is a multi-generational, egalitarian Conservative congregation. The synagogue, now in its 52nd year, offers diverse programming options, including an award winning Academy, youth group, Men's Club, Sisterhood and adult education programs. The congregation is currently offering a membership stimulus package offered on a first come, first served basis to a limited number of families who join and enroll at least one child in the Academy. Call Bruce H. at (847) 256-1213 or visit www.bhcbe.org.

A free Mall Walking Program, sponsored by St. Francis Hospital in Evanston, will take place from 9 to 10 a.m. every Saturday at Westfield Old Orchard shopping mall, at Skokie Boulevard and Old Orchard Road, Skokie. Individuals of all fitness levels are invited to join the Westfield Walkers program, and walk as much or as little as they prefer. Meet at the Orchard Food Court, where the one-mile course begins and ends. Membership is free, and registered walkers will get discounts from many participating stores and restaurants. Fundraiser

Hoof it for Haiti, a 5K Fun Run and 1 mile Kids Run will take place from 8 a.m.-11 a.m. May 22 from the Glencoe Train Station, Greenbay Road and Park Avenue, Glencoe. The cost is $35 for the 5K Run or $15 for the Fun Run. Proceeds will go to help provide safe drinking water in Sassier, Haiti. Visit www.partnerswithsassier.org.

North Suburban Synagogue Beth El will host a dairy dessert reception supporting the 2011 Jewish United Fund-Israel Emergency Fund at 7 p.m. May 1 at 1175 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. The event will feature Joseph Telushkin discussing "Commemorating Yom HaShoah: Lessons from the Holocaust." The couvert is $18 each. For reservations or information, call Sandi Kaplan at (312) 444-2841 or e-mail SandiKaplan@juf.org.

The Trevian baseball team will be selling Power Balance bracelets with the New Trier logo on them throughout the month of April to raise money for breast cancer research. The bracelets are $15 each and come in blue, green and white. All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society. The team will present a check before the April 30 game against Glenbrook North. To promote breast cancer awareness, both teams will wear pink hats. For information, contact Mike Napoleon at napoleom@newtrier.k12.il.us.

North Suburban Synagogue Beth El will host a dairy dessert reception supporting the 2011 Jewish United Fund-Israel Emergency Fund at 7 p.m. May 1 at 1175 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. The event will feature Joseph Telushkin discussing "Commemorating Yom HaShoah: Lessons from the Holocaust." The couvert is $18 each. For reservations or information, call Sandi Kaplan at (312) 444-2841 or e-mail SandiKaplan@juf.org. Library

The following programs will take place at 320 Park Ave. Call (847) 835-5056:

A Mother's Day card shop will be open from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April 30.

Richard Rodgers will be the subject of the America's Musical Theater Legends program at 1 p.m. May 9.

Judy Levin will lead a discussion of The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom at 1 p.m. May 11.

Nancy Buehler will lead a discussion of Father of the Rain by Lily King at 7 p.m. May 11.

Night Time is Story Time at Your Library for children ages 3-6 will take place at 6 p.m. May 12. Children may wear their pajamas and bring a special blanket, pillow or stuffed friend.

"Rabbit Hole" will be screened at 1 and 7 p.m. May 16 at the Woman's Library Club, 325 Tudor Court.

Power Facebooking is the topic of the Technology Tuesdays class at 1 p.m. May 17.

The following storytimes will be as follows: Book Babies for children ages 0-23 months will be held at 10:30 a.m. Fridays; Tales for Tots for children ages 2-3 years will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays; and Big Kids' Book Bunch for children ages 4-6 years will be held at 4:15 p.m. Tuesdays.

Chat and Chew Book Club for children in second and third grade will meet at 6 p.m. May 18. To register or for a copy of the book, call the Children's Department at (847) 835-5056.

Judy Levin will lead a discussion of The Last Boy: Mickey Mantle and the End of America's Childhood by Jane Leavy at 7:30 p.m. May 19.

Read Outside the Box evening book discussion for children in third-sixth grade will meet at 7 p.m. May 20 at Glencoe Roast Coffee. For a copy of the book or to register, contact the Children's Department at (847) 835-5056. Parks

Summer camp registration for tots through eighth grade is available. Visit www.glencoeparkdistrict.com.

Seventh and eighth grade camp will be offered for two four-week sessions. Call Kraig Owens at (847) 835-7559.

Little Bears Camp for children ages 2-4 will be held this year. Call Heather Burns at (847) 835-3035.

Registration is going on for the 2011-12 at the Early Learning Center. Programs for children ages 2-4 are available. For more information or to arrange a classroom tour, call Heather Burns, early childhood program manager, at (847) 835-3035.

Registration is open for Children Circle full day preschool for children ages 15 months to 5 years. Call Heather Burns to check availability or for a classroom tour.

Glencoe Beach will open Memorial Day weekend. Children in fourth-eighth grade can learn to sale in the Park District's beginner through advanced sailing camps. Space is available for private parties at the Glencoe Beach Trellis, which seats up 75 guests. Call (847) 835-1185.

The Spring Indoor Garage Sale will take place from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. May 7 at the Takiff Center. Admission is free. The cost to rent a table is $30 for residents and $35 for nonresidents.

Glencoe Plant Sale will take place from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon-Fri and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, May 7-June 4 at the Park District Greenhouses. Reunions

USS Columbus CA-74/CG-12/SSN-762 reunion will take place from Sept. 21-24 at the Sheraton National Hotel in Arlington, Va. Contact Allen R. Hope, President, at 3828 Hobson Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46815-4505 or call (260) 486-2221 between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Seniors

The North Shore Senior Center Calendar of Events for active adults presents a variety of classes at the Arthur C. Nielsen Jr. Campus, 161 Northfield Road in Northfield. Call (847) 784-6030.

The Free Men's Club will feature Jim Block discussing "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly: You and High School Athletics" from 10:30-11:30 a.m. May 3. Block was the athletic director at Glenbrook North then at New Trier High School. The program is open to women and guests. Handicapped valet parking is free.

"In the Eye of the Beholder II," a free photographic exhibition, will take place from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. May 5-June 23.

Artist and educator Carl Kock will lead a course on working with color from 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, May 10-Aug. 9. The cost is $112 for members and $140 for nonmembers.

"South America's Greatest Hits" will be discussed by Bill Helmuth from 1-2:30 p.m. May 11. The fee is $8 for members and $10 for nonmembers.

Shirley Temple: Sparkling Star will be featured from 10-11 a.m. May 11 and 18. The fee is $18 for members and $22 for nonmembers.

Doubling Duty Dinners will be taught by Dawn Dlugosz, chef at a New Dawn Cooking School, from noon-1:30 p.m. May 11 at 840 Willow Road, Northbrook. The fee is $37 for members and $42 for nonmembers. For reservations, call (847) 784-6030.

Wildflower and Bird Walk will be conducted by John Elliott, education manager of the Cook County Forest Preserve from 10 a.m.-noon April 28 in Glenview Woods on the west side of Harms Road, south of Glenview Road. The fee is $6 for members and $8 for nonmembers.

The eleventh annual Samuel Thaviu Memorial Concert with the Lincoln String Quartet will take place at 1 p.m. May 1. Tickets are $10. Call (847) 784-6030.

The second annual Wellness Resource Expo will take place form 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 14. More than 40 exhibitors will offer information and samples of healthy food will be available as well as the chance to take part in fitness demonstrations and shop in the marketplace. Call (847) 784-6030 or visit www.nssc.org/wellnessexpo. Support

The 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. The 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.

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

A drop-in parent support group for those with teenagers will take place from 6-7:30 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of each month at Response, on the second floor at 9304 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. This program is sponsored by Jewish Child and Family Services. The cost is $15 per session. Contact Jennifer Goldstein at (224) 625-2923 or visit www.jcfs.org.

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

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. There is a $15 per session fee. Contact Jessica King at (773) 467-3741 or visit www.jcfs.org. Volunteers

Volunteers are being sought by the North Shore Senior Center to crochet or knit blankets for people undergoing chemotherapy. Blankets have been donated to patients at the University of Chicago Medical Center and NorthShore University HealthSystem's Kellogg Cancer Centers. For more information, contact Maura Rogan, director of volunteer services, at (847) 784-6052 or e-mail mrogan@nssc.org.

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.

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