January Events and Activities
Jan. 8, 7-8pm
Owl Prowl
Highland Park: 847-433-6901
www.hellernaturecenter.org
Heller Nature Center, 2821 Ridge Rd.
Whoo’s awake? Me tooooo. Great
Horned Owls are courting this time
of year, and their echoing calls can
be heard throughout the forest.
Learn about owls with hands-on
demos indoors, then head outdoors
for a night hike. Children must be
with registered adult. Dress warmly
and for walking through snow. Ages
6+. $8
Prairie Lakes Fitness Center
Des Plaines: 847-391-5711
www.DPParks.org
515 E.Thacker Street. Prairie Lake
Fitness Center is a state-of-the-art
facility, with over 30 of the most
important exercise stations, weights,
a stretch room, and separate cycling
room. Members and daily users
enjoy towel service, lockers, a whirlpool, sauna, and showers. Indoor
track, full gym, racquetball courts
and a wide range of fitness classes,
from Aerobics to Zumba. Free tours
and orientation.
Jan. 9, 9am-3pm
iMeet the Authors
Highland Park: 847-681-7030
www.kidsevents.org
Highland Park Public Library, 494
Laurel Ave. Books available for sale
and authors will sign copies. Authors
scheduled to appear: Kate Hannigan, Michele Weber Hurwitz, Allan
Woodrow, Wendy MClure, Chris
Rylander, Jenny Meyerhoff, and
more. Free
Jan. 9, 11-11:45am
Super Saturday: Kids
and Families Rock!
With ScribbleMonster
Mount Prospect: 847-253-5675
www.mppl.org
Mount Prospect Public Library 10
South Emerson St. Join ScribbleJim and ScribbleJayne of ScribbleMonster for a high-energy,
play-along concert for the whole
family. Like all great rock shows,
this performance encourages audience participation and opportunities for creative expression.
Get ready to move! Registration
required.
Jan. 9, 9:30-11am
Saturday SPLAT!
Northfield: 847-446-1116
www.nfcns.org
Northfield Community Nursery
School, 400 Wagner Rd. Come Make
a Mess!! We’ll open our classrooms
and bring out our gooiest, bubbliest,
splashiest activities for a messy good
time! Free to preschoolers and their
families. Be sure to dress for mess!
Free
Oaklee’s Family GuideTM for Chicagoland
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