THE JOURNAL & TOPICS NEWSPAPERS | THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2008
Community Events
Benefits & Fundraisers
The Polish Women's Civic Club invites the public to its annual Palm Sunday Luncheon at Avalon Banquets, 1905 East Higgins Rd., Elk Grove Village, on Sunday, Mar. 16. Cocktails begin at 12 p.m., and lunch at 1 p.m. A cash bar will be available. Immediately following the luncheon, a large gift basket raffle will take place. Parents and grandparents are encouraged to bring children and grandchildren. There is a special menu for children; and, each child will take home a complimentary Easter basket. All profits will be donated to a scholarship fund for deserving college students of Polish heritage. Call 847-382-6339 to reserve seats or for more information.
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
Elk Grove Village Jaycees are hosting their 48th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, Mar. 15 at Lindbergh Park. (Located behind Link School, near the intersection of Biesterfield and West Glenn Trail). Registration begins at 12 p.m. The Easter Egg Hunt is open to children ages 1-9. Call 847-604-3268 for more information.
"Les Bavards du Nord", a monthly francophone lunch group, will meet again on Saturday, Mar. 15, at 1 p.m., for lunch and conversation in French at a Buffalo Grove-area restaurant to be announced later via e-mail. 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.
The Elk Grove Garden Club's March meeting will be on orchids, a session provided by Hauserman Orchids. Meeting to be held at the Elk Grove Library, 1000 Wellington, Elk Grove Village, Tuesday, Mar. 18, 7-9 p.m. No charge. No reservations required. For more information, contact Cathy Koch at 847-593-0453 or cek379@sbcglobal.net.
Do you know someone who has made a difference in our community by sharing their time and talents to help others? The Volunteer Center of Northwest Suburban Chicago is seeking nominations for their annual Caring Hearts Outstanding Volunteer Awards. All nominees and their works will be celebrated at a gala dinner at Bristol Court in Mt. Prospect on Tuesday, Mar. 18, and additional honors will be bestowed upon 12 nominees chosen as top winners in the Caring Hearts Awards. Nomination categories include Youth, Adult, Senior, Youth Group, Corporate Award, Education, Community Group, and Volunteer Leadership. For more information or to receive a nomination form, call Lyn Neuhengen at 847-228-1320 or visit www.volunteerinfo.net.
he March meeting of the Northwest Suburban Astronomers will feature a presentation by NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador Jim Kovac, "Mars Missions and Mysteries." In this presentation, follow the journey of the Mars Exploration Rovers, compare Earth with this neighboring world, view its massive geological features, and discuss some recent discoveries and intriguing mysteries of the "Red Planet." The club gathers on Friday, Mar. 21 beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Hoffman Estates Park District Community Center, 1685 West Higgins Rd., (at Huntington), Hoffman Estates. There is no cost to attend. Visit www.nsaclub.org for club information.
The 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.
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.
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.
The 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.
Eli Skinner Chapter, NSDAR, meets monthly from September through June. Its objectives are historical, educational, and patriotic. Membership is open to any women 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 from Darlene Vogt, membership chair, 847-359-0839. Also contact Mary Helfrich, Regent, at Marric36@aol.com. Visit the website is www.dar.org for more information.
Fundraisers & Benefits
Catholic Charities North/Northwest Suburban Services presents "Passport To Hope!" Chaired by Sandra Yates of Rolling Meadows, the 19th Annual "Hearts for Homeless Families Dinner and Auction," a fundraising event for Des Plaines-based Catholic Charities' North/Northwest Suburban Shelter Program's New Hope Apartments, will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Mar. 15, at Stonegate Conference & Banquet Centre, 2401 W. Higgins Rd. in Hoffman Estates. Valet parking will be available. The evening will begin with a cocktail reception, hors d'oeuvres and silent auction followed by a four-course dinner with wine and a live auction. Respond by Mar. 3 to "Hearts for Homeless Families," c/o Catholic Charities North/Northwest Suburban Services, 1717 Rand Rd., Des Plaines 60016. To receive an invitation or more information on the "Hearts for Homeless Families,' benefit and The Catholic Charities' North/Northwest Suburban Services and how they may help you or someone who needs help, phone 847-376-2121.
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.
Religion
Holy Week Worship Schedule for Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 1234 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights: For Palm Sunday Weekend there will be worship services on Saturday, Mar. 15 at 5 p.m. and on Sunday traditional worship will take place at 7:45 a.m., 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Contemporary worship will take place at 9 and 10:30 a.m. On Mar. 20, Maundy Thursday, there will be a 12 noon Table Fellowship communion and at 7:30 p.m., Holy Communion worship with the adult choir. Crosswalks will take place on Good Friday, Mar. 21 at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. At 12:00 noon and 7:30 p.m., "The Seven Last Words of Christ" will take place with a service of music and scripture featuring the Chicago Sinfonietta string quartet. There will be a 5 p.m. Service of Lessons and Holy Communion on Holy Saturday, Mar. 22. Prayer vigils will start on Saturday, Mar. 22, 7 a.m. through Sunday, Mar. 23, 7 a.m. To celebrate Easter Sunday, on Mar. 23, traditional worship will take place at 7:30, 9 and 10:30 a.m. Contemporary worship will be at 9 and 10:30 p.m.
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. All ladies are welcome to attend Ladies' Bible Study on Tuesday mornings at 9:30 at Elk Grove Baptist Church, 801 Beisner Rd., Elk Grove Village. The current theme is "Living with Discernment in the End Times." Childcare is available. An evening session on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. is also available. Bring your Bible, your questions, and your coffee.
Schools
Juliette Low Elementary School's PTO is sponsoring a Fun Fair tomorrow (Friday) from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the school. The Fun Fair will have games and over 70-raffle prizes worth over $1,000. In addition, pizza will be offered along with drinks and other treats. The school is located at 1530 Highland Ave., Arlington Hts.
Due to funding made available to Dist. 214's Arts Unlimited, John Hersey High School will host a performance by the internationally acclaimed Trinity Irish Dancers on St. Patrick's Day, Monday, Mar. 17, at 2 p.m. For nearly a quarter-century, the Trinity Irish Dancers have entertained audiences. Capturing world titles, the group has been invited to perform on numerous TV programs. A limited number of seats are available for the 20-30 minute free program at Hersey.
Buffalo Grove High School's Blue Crew and Junior Class Board will present their annual Prom Fashion Show on Wednesday, Mar. 19 at 7:45 p.m. in the school theater. According to school officials, male and female student models, will display the "hottest" new fashions for Prom and Spring Break, including hairstyles and makeup. A silent auction will also be conducted with numerous items and gifts certificates donated. Attendees will be required to pay a fee at the door, but all proceeds will be applied to the BGHS Senior Breakfast on Thursday, May. 29.
MTV's "Rock The Vote" drive, featuring alums from the hit shows "Real World" and "Road Rules", will visit Harper's Performing Arts Center at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Mar. 19. Road Rules veteran Rachel Robinson and Real World star Alton Williams will host a free, non-partisan discussion on the potential impact of the 18- to 24-year-old vote and the importance of registering to vote. In conjunction, Harper student clubs and organizations are sponsoring a voter registration drive across campus through Mar. 20. The Rock the Vote initiative aims to get 20 million young adults to the polls for the upcoming national election. "I think more students are galvanized about the upcoming election," said Michael Harkins, a Harper associate professor who teaches history. "Hats off to the students." Doors to the Performing Arts Center open at 1 p.m.