Community Corner
'Meet' Eight Nobel Peace Laureates
This "plan your week" feature tells you what's happening this week in Niles and Morton Grove.
Here's what's happening this week in Niles and Morton Grove.
- Does your child have a day off school Tuesday for Institute Day? The Niles Teen Center is planning a trip to Sky High Sports, with pizza afterward.
- The Diary of a Wimpy Kid book release party takes place Tuesday at the Morton Grove Library, and you have a chance to win five copies of the new book, "Hard Luck," plus other wimpy prizes.
- Ever met an astronaut? How about a commander of the International Space Station?Colonel Chris Hadfield is coming to Barnes & Noble Wednesday to talk about life in space, and sign copies of his book, An Astronaut's Guide To Life On Earth.
- "The Invitation," a play about peace from eight Nobel peace laureates, is being put on to celebrate the anniversary of Mother Teresa, Martin Luther King Jr. and Albert Schweitzer getting the prestigious award. Friday in Oak Park, Saturday at Dominican University in River Forest.
- The Boomers and Beyond wellness fair at Oakton Community Center Friday will provide info and fun for anyone in this age group and older. Organizers promise: info on government benefits, health care services, senior housing, social & leisure activities, volunteer opportunities, lifelong education, wellness screenings, education seminars, giveaways and a Technology Drop-In Center. Starts at 9 a.m. at Oakton Community Center, Skokie.
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