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Hot Shots Sports Winter Break Open Houses
When: Friday, January 6, 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Where: Morton Grove Park District, 6834 Dempster St, Morton Grove
Why Go: Come join us for a day of indoor winter sports. Hot Shots Sports will coordinate and lead games and activities for all participants. Activities will involve soccer, basketball, kickball, dodge ball and more.
When: Saturday, January 7, 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Where: MB Financial Bank, 6201 Dempster St., Morton Grove
Why Go: Join Park Board President Betty Fergus at MB Financial Bank , 6201 Dempster Street. President Fergus will be there from 9:30 to 11 a.m. greeting customers. Stop by for coffee and a donut with President Fergus who will be happy to address any concerns or answer questions you have about the Morton Grove Park District.
When: Sunday, January 8, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: Morton Grove Public Library Baxter Room - Auditorium (main floor), 6140 Lincoln Ave
Why Go: Here it is — the granddaddy of grand-opera spectacle — complete with pyramids and potentates, priestesses and dancing girls, plus armies of soldiers and slaves!
At its heart, a treacherous love triangle and a relationship that was never meant to be. Aida, the enslaved Ethiopian princess, and Radames, leader of the Egyptian army that conquered her homeland, long to be together forever. But someone else wants Radames, too — it’s Amneris, the jealous daughter of the Pharaoh himself!
Ars Viva Symphony presents "A Sunday Serenade"
When: Sunday, January 8, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie
Why Go: Ars Viva Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Alan Heatherington present a trio of soul-soothing Sunday serenades. Discover how three of the greatest masters sidestep their symphonic seriousness to bring you spirited, sensuous works.
Dia de Reyes * Epiphany in Latin America
When: Friday, January 6, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Skokie Public Library, 5215 Oakton St, Skokie
Why Go: Latinos in Skokie is inviting the community to an informal family gathering in the Library to celebrate the tradition of "Dia de los Reyes" (Day of the three kings) and enjoy a taste of the "Rosca de Reyes" cake and hot chocolate.
Team In Training Charity Sports Training Program Kickoff
When: Saturday, January 7, 10 a.m.
Where: Edwardo's Natural Pizza, 9300 Skokie Blvd, Skokie
Why Go: Attend our fall season kickoff event to learn about The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training program, a ground-breaking charity sports training program that has reached a remarkable milestone of raising $1 billion to support blood cancer research and patient services.
First Fridays Park Ridge "Resolutions Solutions"
When: Friday, January 6, 6 p.m.
Where: 116 Main St., Park Ridge
Why Go: Visit the retailer community groups located next to All on the Road Catering (116 Maine St.) for great deals to make your New Year’s Resolutions come true!
When: Saturday, January 7, 9 p.m.
Where: Northbrook Public Library, 1201 Cedar Ln., Northbrook
Why Go: The Northbrook Arts Commission in collaboration with the Northbrook Public Library is pleased to present the 9th Annual Northbrook only Artists Juried exhibit. The exhibit opens on Tues. Jan. 3, 2012. This Northbrook Originals Art Display has always been a popular event. The event features a wonderful exhibition of artwork from photography and painting to ceramics and mixed media.
'The Interrupters' film screening
When: Sunday, January 8, 1:30 p.m.
Where: Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Rd, Glenview
Why Go: The documentary tells the story of three "interrupters" who try to stop violence in their Chicago communities. Includes a discussion with producer Alex Kotlowitz.
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Hot Shots Sports Winter Break Open Houses
December 27, 2011 / January 6, 2012 at 4:30 pm–6:00 pm -
Morton Grove Park District
6834 Dempster St, Morton Grove, IL -
MB Financial Bank
9147 Waukegan Rd, Morton Grove, IL -
Lyric Opera Profile: Aida
January 8, 2012 at 2:00 pm–3:00 pmMorton Grove Public Library (Location: Baxter Room - Auditorium (main floor)) -
Morton Grove Public Library
6140 Lincoln Ave, Morton Grove, IL -
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Skokie Public Library
5215 Oakton St, Skokie, IL -
Team In Training Charity Sports Training Program Kickoff
January 7, 2012 at 10:00 am–1:00 pm -
Edwardo's Natural Pizza
9300 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL -
First Fridays Park Ridge "Resolutions Solutions"
January 6, 2012 at 6:00 pm–9:00 pm116 Main St, Park Ridge, IL -
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Northbrook Public Library
1201 Cedar Ln, Northbrook, IL -
Glenview Public Library
1930 Glenview Rd, Glenview, IL
