THE JOURNAL & TOPICS NEWSPAPERS | THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2008
Community Events
Benefits & Fundraisers
As one of the leading fundraising event for Journeys, the Journeys "Vegas Night" is a fun and memorable affair. Guests can enjoy delicious hors d'oeuvres, a 3-hour open bar and a variety of "Vegas style" games (poker, black, jack, roulette, craps and the big money wheel) on Friday, Apr. 4, at Atlantis Banquets, 1273 N. Rand Rd., Arlington Hts. The fun lasts from 6-11 p.m. Journeys from PADS to HOPE helps individuals in Northwest Suburban Cook County who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
Queen of the Rosary School, Elk Grove Village, is hosting its spring fundraiser, "French Quarter Dinner Dance," on Friday, Apr. 4 at 6 p.m. at The Belvedere, 1170 Devon Avenue, in Elk Grove. Tickets include dinner, music, magic, mind reading, dancing, open bar, and silent auction. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the school at 847-437-3322.
Kiddie Junction Educational Institute is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a banquet and fundraiser on Apr. 11, 6:30 p.m. at The Wellington, 2121 S. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights. Alumni interested in joining the celebration, call Robin or Lisa at 847-827-5415 or send an email to Kiddiejct@sbcglobal.net for ticket information.
Clubs & Organizations
Support4Vets, the northwest suburban support group for military veterans, will meet this Thursday, Mar. 27, 7 -9 p.m., at Forest View Education Center (Door 1), 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Hts. This month's guest speaker is Ms. Beth Keno, founder or Connect Vets, a veterans support group focusing on job search skills and placement. The public is invited to attend. Iraq and Afghanistan veterans are especially welcome and encouraged to attend. For more information or to join Support4Vets, contact John Brennan at 847-259-9740 or visit www.support4vets.com.
Arlington Camera Club meets at 7:30 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month, September-June. Meetings are held at the Arlington Historical Society, 110 W. Fremont, Arlington Heights (just west of the library). The Apr. 2 meeting will be a competition, followed by a critique workshop on Apr. 16.
Eli Skinner Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, will hold its annual chapter meeting on Thursday, Apr. 3 at 12:30 p.m. at the Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. The meeting will include election of officers, as well as committee displays and reports. Eli Skinner Chapter, NSDAR, is a service organization that meets monthly from September through June. Its objectives are historical, educational and patriotic. Membership is open to any woman 18 years or older who can trace her family to an ancestor who served the cause of the American Revolution. Membership information is available at ArlHtsDAR@aol.com.
On Saturday, Apr. 5, from 8:30 a.m.-Noon, Long Grove Fire Protection District firefighters will host a pancake breakfast celebrating the launch of the new South Lake County Regional Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) as a community resource in case of major emergencies. The firehouse is located at 1165 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. CERT program volunteers ages 18 and up are trained on how to handle disasters, hazards and situations that may impact their home, neighborhood and/or business. The pancake breakfast - co-sponsored by area businesses - will include live acoustical music by Thomas Swenson, a silent auction (one prize being an escorted ride in the Long Grove fire engine), a 50/50 raffle and a kids' safety puppet show. Face painting, balloon art, tattoos and more are also planned. The breakfast is co-presented by the Long Grove Fire Fighters Association to help area firefighters and their families during financial crisis due to death or serious illness. For more information, contact the Fire Station at 847-634-3035, or e-mail dhardy@comcast.net
The St. Columbkille Alumnae Association will sponsor its annual reunion luncheon on Sunday, Apr. 6 at the Fountain Blue, 2300 S. Mannheim Rd., Des Plaines. Cocktails will begin at noon and lunch will be served at 1 p.m. There is a fee. Proceeds go towards the retirement fund of the Sisters of Providence, St. Mary of the Woods, Indiana.
Enjoy a trip to Hawaii, all without having to pack your bags. Township High School Dist. 214 Community Education presents its next Travel & Adventure program on the "Aloha State" on Tuesday, Apr. 8. at 3 p.m. Heading up the presentation is John Wilson, an award-winning Canadian wildlife cinematographer, who has been filming for television since 1974. His shows have appeared on the CBC, PBS and Discovery Channel. Tickets may be purchased at the door on the day of the performance or in advance from the Community Education Office at 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. For more information, phone 847-718-7703.
"Les Bavards du Nord", a monthly francophone lunch group, will meet again on Saturday, Apr. 19, at 1 p.m., for lunch and conversation in French at a Buffalo Grove-area restaurant to be announced later via email. Participants have various levels of proficiency in speaking French, including native speakers. No membership required; listening in French is required. For full details, RSVP by e-mail to lesBavardsduNord@yahoo.com or call 847-921-7864 by the preceding Thursday evening.
Elk Grove Jaycees meet the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Pope's Pizza, 66 Devon Avenue. Write to Elk Grove Jaycees, P.O. Box 477, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007, call (847-604-3268), e-mail jayceemich@comcast.net or visit www.egvjaycees.org. This is a leadership organization for young adults ages 21-41.
Palatine Jaycees holds its monthly general meeting on the third Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall on Palatine Road in Palatine. For information on the Palatine Jaycees, membership, any of their sponsored events or to join their email newsletter write to the Palatine Jaycees, Post Office Box 1517, Palatine, IL 60078-1517, call 847-604-0288, e-mail info@palatinejaycees.org or visit the web site at www.palatinejaycees.org.
Religion
St. James Church, 810 N. Arlington Hts. Road, is hosting a Divine Mercy service starting at 2:50 p.m. on Divine Mercy Sunday, Mar. 30. The Chaplet will be said at 3 p.m. in the church (the hour or mercy), confessions will be heard and the service will conclude at the 5 p.m. Mass.
Did you know that April is National Humor Month? Join Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 1234 N. Arlington Hts. Rd., Arlington Hts., for a program with Collen Caron, certified laughter therapist from Alexian Brothers, on Thursday, Apr. 3 at 10 a.m. Refreshments will be served. While having fun, learn that a regular 20 minute laughter session can have a profound impact on your health. Laughter reduces stress, blood pressure drops and your immune system is boosted. Sign up at church or call Carrie at 847 255-8700, ext. 315.
Northwest Suburban Jewish Congregation presents in concert Chicago cabaret artists Hilary Feldman, Caron Buinis and Caryn Caffarelli, with pianist Mark Burnell, at 8 p.m. Sunday, Apr. 13, at the synagogue, 7800 Lyons St., Morton Grove. They will be performing "Back to Basics: Colors, Shapes, Numbers and Other Life Lessons." Cost for reserved seat and reception is $75; general admission is $36. For tickets and more information, call 847-965-0900.
Elk Grove Baptist Church, 801 Beisner Road, Elk Grove Village, invites area seniors to its Senior Luncheons, held the 3rd Friday of every other month at 11:30 a.m. Bring a dish to share if you like, and meet new friends while you enjoy good conversation and fellowship. The next gathering will be in April. Call the church for additional information or to get directions to the church, located immediately north of Alexian Brothers Medical Center. Looking for a fun, inexpensive, and easy way to take the family to dinner? Elk Grove Baptist Church invites you and yours to their Wednesday night dinners. Only $1.50 per person, these 6:00 o'clock wholesome dinners precede the church's weekly AWANA club night for children age 3 through grade 6.