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FEBRUARY 5
St. John Brebeuf’s Celebration of Cultures. 6 to 10 p.m. at St. John Brebeuf Parish Center, 8307 N. Harlem Ave., Niles. Free admission. 10 ethnic food booths: France, Germany, Greece, India, Ireland, Italy, Korea, Philippines, USA and Wines Around the World. Performances include: American Aid Society of German Descendants, Dance of India, Sama Sama Project, SJB Children’s Choir, Sol Azteca Folkloric Ensemble, Trinity Irish Dancers,Whisper Center-Polish Dance and the Yelin Korean Traditional Drumming Troupe.
FEBRUARY 6
Niles Garden Club. 10 to 11 a.m. at Niles Public Library, 6960 Oakton, Niles. Tomatoes, Tomatoes, Tomatoes! Librarian and avid Gardener Maryellen Essig will show you how to take your tomatoes from seed to eat. You will cover tomato varieties and how to choose which to grow. Maryellen will also discuss how to deal with common tomato problems.
Winter Farmers’ Market. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Morton Grove Civic Center, 6140 Dempster. For more information, visit www.mgfarmersmarket.com.
¡Viva! Dream and Drum. 10 to 11 a.m. at Niles Public Library, 6960 Oakton. Drum yourself awake and enjoy Mexican hot chocolate while listening to Margarita Engle’s beautiful book, Drum, Dream Girl. Then make and take your own drum! Especially for kids aged 4-7 and their families. The program is part of ¡Viva! Coming Together in Skokie and Niles Township, focusing on Latino heritage.
Get Hooked Crafts: Heart Stitched Valentines. 1 p.m. at Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave. Create valentines with a hand-stitched heart design. All supplies will be provided. For ages 13 and up. To register for this event, visit mgpl.org.
FEBRUARY 7
Beyond Chicken Soup — What Does Judaism Teach us about Caring for the Sick? 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. at Temple Judea Mizpah, 8610 Niles Center Road, Skokie. With Rabbi Joseph Ozarowski, chaplin, and Elizabeth Cohen, MSW, from the Jewish Healing Network of Chicago. No fee. Please register by calling temple office at 847-676-1566.
Samuel Del Real Latin Jazz Trio Concert. 2 p.m. at Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave. To celebrate Viva! Coming Together: A Celebration of Latino & Hispanic Cultures celebration, come see Latin Jazz pianist Samuel Del Real and his jazz trio! They will entertain you with the hot rhythms of Latin America. For more information about this event, visit mgpl.org. And for more information about Viva! Coming Together, visit comingtogether.in
FEBRUARY 8
STAR Coloring Workshop. 12:30-2 p.m. at Park Ridge Park District Centennial Activity Center, 100 S. Western Ave. Remember the fun you had as a child coloring in your coloring books? Now, color with the grown-ups! Talented instructor, Rae Penzin, can bring out the best in you artistically! All ability levels are welcome. Instruction is in Pencils and Crayons. There will be a light lunch served. Fee is $12 Member/$13 Guest. Please register in advance. Contact the Centennial Activity Center at 847-692-3597 for more information.
FEBRUARY 10
“My Funny Valentine” – A Salute to the Songs of Valentine’s Day. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Niles Public Library, 6960 Oakton, Niles. Senior Coffee Hour: Robbie Malkowski returns with jazz pianist, Dave Turner, for a concert of love songs to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
FEBRUARY 12
Power Employment Workshop. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Park Ridge Public Library, 20 S. Prospect Ave. This is a comprehensive workshop led by professionals from the Illinois Worknet Center. It includes resume and cover letter guidance, job search techniques, interviewing skills and connecting through social media. For more information, visit www.parkridgelibrary.org.
Valentine’s Party with the Animals. 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Wildwood Nature Center, 529 Forestview Ave., Park Ridge. Show your love for the animals! Create handmade valentines for our cuddly friends. Spend some time with the critters – feeding, petting, playing and learning about them. Then enjoy a valentine snack and receive a valentine from the animals to you!
Little Ladies Winter Dance. 7 to 9 p.m. at Howard Leisure Center, 6676 Howard St., Niles. It is that time of year again for Niles Park District’s Winter Dance. Girls, 3-12 years, ask that favorite man in your life for an evening of fun, dancing, games, prizes and refreshments. Fee is $32/couple Resident and $42/couple Non-Resident. Call 847-967-6633 for more information.
FEBRUARY 14
Sweetheart Skate at IceLand. 8:15 to 9:45 p.m. at IceLand, 8435 Ballard. Celebrate Valentine’s Day by skating with your sweetie to love songs on the indoor ice rink. Fee: $5; $3 skate rental.
Second Sunday: Los Hermanos Escamilla Trick Rope Show. 2 to 3 p.m. at Niles Public Library, 6960 Oakton, Niles. You won’t believe your eyes! Enjoy amazing feats of rope work called “Floreo de Soga,” traditionally known as the national sport of Mexico. Watch “Floreadores” defy gravity and re-think what you know about physics! This program is part of ¡Viva! Coming Together in Skokie and Niles Township, focusing on Latino heritage. Pick up free tickets in KidSpace 30 minutes ahead of time. Seating is limited.
Those Were the Days—Radio Players. 2 p.m. at the the Morton Grove Historical Museum Education Center, 6240 Dempster St., Morton Grove. Join as we return to an era when people gathered around their radios and thrilled in the magic that came right into their own living rooms! The Radio Players West troupe will take us back in time to 1930’s and 1940’s radio. Their performances will include selections from favorite love stories of yore including “The Shop around the Corner” and “My Favorite Husband.” Admission is free, but space is limited so contact the museum to register at 847-964-0203.
FEBRUARY 15
Bubble and Squawk Cookbook Discussion. 7 to 8 p.m. at Niles Public Library, 6960 Oakton. Ever wonder if a cookbook is right for you? Choose a recipe from a book selected, make the recipe and bring the completed dish to the discussion. The night of the discussion we will sample the dishes and discuss the recipes and the book. Participants must bring a dish to participate. Copies will be available at the third floor Adult Services desk. This month is Sheet Pan Suppers by Molly Gilbert.
Yoga for Kids: Stretch, Bend, Breathe. 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. at Niles Public Library, 6960 Oakton. Join to learn yoga poses and breathing techniques and feel relaxed and energized afterward. No experience needed. Please bring a large bath towel with you and wear comfortable clothes. Caregivers need to stay in the room with children through grade 2. For ages 4 and up.