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9/9/2010
ADHD/ADD-What is new in the evaluation and treatment?
Adult ADHD/ADD is the most common Neuro-psychiatric disorder among children and estimates are th... [more]

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9/10/2010
Introduction to Yoga for Weight Loss
Ages 16 & Up Learning to relax and take care of your body will help you on your way to weight los... [more]

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9/10/2010
Cubs/Brewers Game at Miller Park
Age 10 & Up Let's head up to Miller Park in Wisconsin and watch the great game of baseball. We wi... [more]

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9/10/2010
Teen Band Jam
Grades 9-12 We're doing it again... We'll sponsor concerts showcasing all your favorite local hi... [more]

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9/11/2010 to 9/12/2010
Men's 12" Tavern State & Rec Limited State
Tournaments are played at Lippold Park and are double-elimination. Tournament prize money and awards... [more]

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9/14/2010
Feeling Good with Acupressure
Adults Thirty-one million Americans suffer from low back pain at any given time. If you're ever... [more]

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9/15/2010
Late Nite Catechism
Adults Watch the authoritarian whims of Sister as she doles out glow-in-the-dark rosaries one mo... [more]

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9/15/2010
Leaf Lovers
Ages 7-11 The snow and cold of winter often makes us long for the leaves and warmth of summer . ... [more]

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9/15/2010
Belly Dance Workshop-Veil Techniques
The mysterious veil. A beautiful extension of any bellydancers repertoire, the veil enhances stage ... [more]

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9/16/2010
Girls Afterschool Basketball (1st Day)
Grades 4-6 Everybody plays in this basketball program. You'll develop basic individual basketbal... [more]

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9/16/2010
Leaf Lovers
Ages 4-6 The snow and cold of winter often makes us long for the leaves and warmth of summer . J... [more]

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9/17/2010
Treetop Social
Adults Join us for ice cream and bingo in the trees. Barrington Park District will be our host ... [more]

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9/18/2010
Wrapping Stones & Slabs
Learn wire wrapping techniques for beautiful polished stones and /or colorful gate slabs and put on ... [more]

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9/18/2010 to 9/19/2010
Babysitting Training
Ages 11 & Up Increase your demand as a babysitter with this training program. Students must atte... [more]

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9/18/2010
Backyard birding: The Basics
Adult Looking for new ways to connect with nature in your own backyard? Join us for an introduc... [more]

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9/20/2010
Wine Study 101-Simplified
Ages 21 & Up Do you have a passion for wine and want to learn more? Learning very basics about w... [more]

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9/21/2010
Wine Study 101-Simplified
Ages 21 & Up Do you have a passion for wine and want to learn more? Learning very basics about w... [more]

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9/21/2010
Migraines & Headaches-The Causes & Cures
Adults 1 Day This lecture is a must for those who suffer from recurring headaches and/or migrain... [more]

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9/21/2010
I-Talian Yea.... Dis-is-a Good Eats! (Kids Cooking)
Ages 9-13 Grandma R's Fresh Cucumber & Lemon Pepper *Light, Crisp, Zesty… You can't stop eating... [more]

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9/22/2010
PartyCakes PartyCakes (Bell Bottom Jeans)
Age 4-12 (ages 4-7 with Parent) 6 Weeks Creativity and fun are the focus of this class. Each week y... [more]

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9/22/2010
Check It Out-Financial Seminar
Ages 16 & Up The benefits of using a checking account and how to reconcile a checking register wi... [more]

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9/22/2010
You Want Chili...You Got Chili (Adult Cooking Class)
Cincinnati Turkey *Chili Vegetarian White Chili *Chef Will's Slick Willy Chili (IT'S OUTSTANDING!... [more]

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9/23/2010
Out and About at the Casino (Four Winds, Michigan)
Adults Tired of not being able to get o the casinos or bingo halls because of high gas prices an... [more]

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9/24/2010
Campfire Capers
Ages 4-6 There is nothing like sitting around a campfire telling scary stories and laughing at f... [more]

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9/25/2010
EMP Medic 1st Aid & CPR/AED
Ages 12 & Up Will you be ready when an accident happens? This course covers infant, child and adu... [more]

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9/25/2010
Renewable Energy Seminar-Solar & Wind 101
Adult With increasing energy costs, now is the time to learn why and how to incorporate renewabl... [more]

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9/25/2010
Legend Of Sleepy Hollow
Adults The famous folk legend comes alive on horseback! We invite you to come and enjoy the cla... [more]

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9/25/2010
Campfire Capers
Ages 7-11 There is nothing like sitting around a campfire telling scary stories and laughing at ... [more]

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9/26/2010
Wanders at Wingate Hayride
All ages with adult FREE PROGRAM. No registration required to attend. Enjoy a Friends tradition!... [more]

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9/28/2010
Kickin Up Your Heels!
Adults Join us as we travel to the Cadillac Ranch in Bartlett for a plated meal of minestrone so... [more]

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9/28/2010
Krafty Kidz! Tree of Thanks
Ages 5-12 The weather is getting cooler and the leaves are changing color. Let's use these beau... [more]

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9/28/2010
3 D Fall Flowers
Ages 16 & Up We will use beautiful fall patterned background paper, a flower pot and a scallop pa... [more]

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9/28/2010 to 10/5/2010
Retirement Planning Today
Adults This is a retirement planning seminar designed to save you time by delivering comprehensi... [more]

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9/29/2010 to 10/6/2010
Retirement Planning Today
Adults This is a retirement planning seminar designed to save you time by delivering comprehensi... [more]

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9/29/2010
Batty About Bats
Ages 4-6 Join us at The Nature Center as we go batty about bats. We know some people are scared... [more]

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10/2/2010
Olde English Faire at Stronghold Castle
Adults Come and enjoy the merriment of the Olde English Faire, located at Stronghold Castle in O... [more]

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10/3/2010
Paintball Trip for Teens
Grades 6-9 Spend a fun-filled day with your friends competing against each other in Paintball at... [more]

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10/5/2010
Bingo & Lunch (sponsored by Baskin Robbins/Dunkin Donuts & Bickford Assisted Liv
Adults Four corners, layer cake, small picture frame, does this sound like bingo? You're right! ... [more]

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10/5/2010
Investing with Just $25 a Month
Adults Can investing $25 a month really make a difference? Join me as we discuss this question ... [more]

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10/7/2010
Institute Day Trip-Milwaukee Zoo
We will be heading to the Milwaukee Zoo in Wisconsin. We will visit with the gorillas, giraffes, el... [more]

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10/7/2010
Sustainable Home Design
Adults This class will provide assistance to individuals wanting to improve their quality of lif... [more]

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10/8/2010
Institute Day Trip-Rainforest Cafe/Serpent Safari/Rinkside Sports
Eat lunch with gorillas, alligators, and other exotic animals at the Rainforest Café at Gurnee Mills... [more]

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10/9/2010
Zuni Bear Necklace & Earrings
Ages 16 & Up We will be making Zuni Bear jewelry in this class. Zuni bears are used by the Nativ... [more]

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10/9/2010
Geocaching for Families
All Ages with Adult Are you looking for a family activity that gets the kids outside and explorin... [more]

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10/10/2010
Harvest Tea at the Colonel Palmer House
Join us for Afternoon Tea at the Colonel Palmer House. Spend a fall afternoon, sipping tea and enjo... [more]

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10/10/2010
Fright Fest at Six Flags
Grades 6-12 Grab your friends for the spine-tingling fun at the Annual Fright Fest at Great Amer... [more]

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10/11/2010
Columbus Day Holiday
Admin. Office Closed... [more]

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10/12/2010
Essential Oils-Basics & Benefits (Aromatherapy)
Ages 16 & Up Learn how to use oils to improve physical, mental and emotional well-being. Essenti... [more]

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10/12/2010
Home Alone
Ages 7-10 Years This program teaches simple rules and information for responsible self-care. St... [more]

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10/12/2010
Prepare for College Early and Why
Adults Finding the right college, finding the right career, preparing for the ACT/SAT, FAFSA and... [more]

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10/12/2010
Where to Begin? Savings & Investment Strategies
Adults Not sure how to start saving? Should you be saving? Perhaps you have started saving and... [more]

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10/13/2010
Mud Pies
Ages 4-6 We love getting dirty at the Nature Center, and one of our favorite things to do is mak... [more]

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10/13/2010
Pay Yourself First
Ages 16 & Up An overview of the importance of saving: identifies saving options; establishing sav... [more]

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10/13/2010
Use Technology on Purpose
Adults Technology alone does not generate revenue for most businesses, but it can be an invaluab... [more]

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10/13/2010
Belly Dance Workshop (Rhythm & Zills)
Finger cymbals, also known as zils (Turkish) or sagat (Arabic), are not only a fabulous addition to ... [more]

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10/14/2010
ADHD/ADD-What is new in the evaluation and treatment?
Adult ADHD/ADD is the most common Neuro-psychiatric disorder among children and estimates are th... [more]

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10/15/2010 to 12:00:00 AM
Autumn Drive
Adults Welcome to a different kind of fall festival. Spend a leisurely day with friends on a re... [more]

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10/16/2010
EMP Medic 1st Aid & CPR/AED
Ages 12 & Up Will you be ready when an accident happens? This course covers infant, child and adu... [more]

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10/16/2010
Truck or Treat
Kids, come dressed in your Halloween Costume and see the inside of some great big trucks. There wil... [more]

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10/18/2010
Pumpkin Carve
Ages 4-9 with Parent Kids, here's your chance to turn a pumpkin into your favorite character. We ... [more]

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10/19/2010
Bingo and Lunch (Dynamic Health & Wellness, and Noodles & Co. of Crystal Lake)
Adults 1 Day Four corners, layer cake, small picture frame, does this sound like bingo? You're ... [more]

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10/19/2010
Turkey Can
Ages 5-12 Let's turn an empty paint can into a friendly dressed "Turkey.” He will be ready to fi... [more]

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10/19/2010
Frankenstein Paint Can
Ages 16 & Up A plain paint can, various paper punches, background papers and maybe a googly eye o... [more]

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10/19/2010
Tex Mex (Kids Cooking Class)
Ages 9-13 Homemade Tamales - these are a lot of fun and just wait until you see what we can put ... [more]

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10/19/2010
Jin Shin Jyutsa-The Japanese Art of Acupressure
Adults Jin Shin Jyutsu® (pronounced Jin Shin Jit-su) is the ancient Japanese Art of harmonizing ... [more]

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10/19/2010
Improving Your Digestive System
Adults Learn the causes of common digestive complaints such as Crohn's Disease, Irritable Bowel ... [more]

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10/19/2010
Essential Oils-Basics & Benefits (Aromatherapy)
Ages 16 & Up Learn how to use oils to improve physical, mental and emotional well-being. Essenti... [more]

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10/20/2010
Soup, Soup, and more Soup!(Adult Cooking Class)
Homemade Chicken and Dumplings *A Perfect Fall Butternut Squash Soup *And to complete the night, C... [more]

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10/21/2010
Real Estate Clean
Adults 1 Day This class is best suited for the seller, buyer and real estate agent. Real Estate... [more]

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10/21/2010 to 12:00:00 AM
Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden
Adults Fall time is great for seeing colors as well as wildlife. What better place to see this ... [more]

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10/21/2010
Bingo and Lunch (sponsored by Autumn Leaves & Home Watch Care Givers)
Adults 1 Day Four corners, layer cake, small picture frame, does this sound like bingo? You're ... [more]

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10/21/2010
Simply Simplify
Adults Learn how to simply simplify your lifestyle at work and home. Simple techniques will be ... [more]

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10/21/2010
Mud Pies
Ages 7-10 We love getting dirty at the Nature Center, and one of our favorite things to do is ma... [more]

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10/22/2010
Dearly Departed-19th Century Victorian Mourning Rituals & Beliefs on Death & Dyi
Enjoy a 45 minute presentation through the Colonel Palmer House as historians enact the mourning cus... [more]

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10/23/2010
Renewable Energy Seminar-Steps to Owning Solar
Adult With increasing energy costs, now is the time to learn why and how to incorporate renewabl... [more]

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10/23/2010
Picture Framing Seminar
Ages 18 & Up Come join us to take the mystery out of matting and framing your pictures, photograp... [more]

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10/23/2010
Pizza and Art-A-Palooza
Ages 7-12 Do you need a "Time Out" from your kids or maybe a Date Night? Just think, three whol... [more]

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10/23/2010
Dearly Departed-19th Century Victorian Mourning Rituals and Beliefs on Death and
Enjoy a 45 minute presentation through the Colonel Palmer House as historians enact the mourning cus... [more]

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10/24/2010
Hound Town Halloween Bash
Sponsored by: Baskin Robbins, Dolphin Swim Club, Hoof to Woof, and Woof City Pet Grooming & Supplies... [more]

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10/25/2010
Wine Study 101-Simplified
Ages 21 & Up Do you have a passion for wine and want to learn more? Learning very basics about w... [more]

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10/26/2010
Securing Your Identity
Ages 16 & Up Explains identity theft, how to guard against it and what to do if your identity is ... [more]

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10/26/2010
Wine Study 101-Simplified
Ages 21 & Up Do you have a passion for wine and want to learn more? Learning very basics about w... [more]

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10/26/2010
Gong & Meditation
Ages 13 & Up The musical sounds of the gong takes you where you need to go. The sound current an... [more]

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10/27/2010
Party Cakes Party Cakes (Vampires & Werewolves)
Age 4-12 (ages 4-7 with Parent) 6 Weeks Creativity and fun are the focus of this class. Each week y... [more]

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10/27/2010
Demonstration & Try-It Water Soluble Oil Painting
Ages 18 & Up Try out this relatively new art medium. Oil paints without the toxicity and odor of... [more]

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10/28/2010
Whoooo Do Owls Eat for Dinner?
Ages 4-6 Take a first hand look at what an owl eats for dinner with this hands-on program. Afte... [more]

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11/2/2010
Institute Day Trip-Long Grove Confectionery & eSkape Entertainment
To start the day we will gather under the Antique Stained Glass Dome in the 85,000 square foot Long ... [more]

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11/2/2010
Bingo & Lunch (Sponsored by Dynamic Health & Wellness, Dolphin Swim Club and The
Adults 1 Day Four corners, layer cake, small picture frame, does this sound like bingo? You're ... [more]

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11/4/2010
Whoooo Do Owls Eat for Dinner?
Ages 7-10 Take a first hand look at what an owl eats for dinner with this hands-on program. Aft... [more]

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11/4/2010
Sustainable Home Design
Adults This class will provide assistance to individuals wanting to improve their quality of lif... [more]

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11/6/2010
EMP Medic 1st Aid & CPR/AED
Ages 12 & Up Will you be ready when an accident happens? This course covers infant, child and adu... [more]

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11/6/2010
Travelers Boys Basketball Try-Outs (For boys who will attend CLS)
Grades 6th, 7th, 8th Here's your chance to play against some of the best competition in the nor... [more]

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11/7/2010
Travelers Boys Basketball Tryouts (for boys who will attend CLC)
Grades 6th, 7th, 8th Here's your chance to play against some of the best competition in the nor... [more]

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11/7/2010
Travelers Boys Basketball Try-Outs (For boys who will attend PR)
Grades 6th, 7th, 8th Here's your chance to play against some of the best competition in the nor... [more]

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11/8/2010
At the Office
Adults This class is for business owner, manager and employees at a business location or home of... [more]

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11/8/2010
Greener Lifestyle
Adults Obtain information on making changes for a greener lifestyle: at the office, in your home... [more]

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11/8/2010
First Aid for Little People
Age 7-10 Years This program teaches children how to stay calm and how to act in an emergency situ... [more]

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