VILLAGE OF ANTIOCH
COMMUNITY CALENDAR

March 2005

ANTIOCH PARKS & RECREATION NEWS

Registration is now in progress for our 14th annual Eggcellent Easter Adventure which will be held on Saturday, March 19th. You may register in person at the Parks Office at 806 Holbek Dr. until Friday, March 18th. We will have a limit this year of 700 children. This is to ensure that we will have plenty of eggs for everyone. WE WILL NOT TAKE REGISTRATION AT THE EVENT! The fee is $2 per child (ages 1 – 10) for Antioch Residents (60002 zip code) and $4 for non-residents. The day will begin with the parade at 10:30 a.m. and the hunt at 11:00 a.m. at Williams Park. Please see details inside.

The Antioch Parks & Recreation Spring & Summer Program Guide is scheduled to be delivered to area schools the week of March 21st. It will once again be filled with many exciting programs to keep your family busy all spring and summer. It will include information on swimming lessons, pool fees and our Summer Day Camp Program. These guides will also be available at the Parks Office, Village Hall, and the Chamber of Commerce. Check out the inside back page of this newsletter for upcoming park programs.

March Calender:

SPECIAL EVENTS AND NOTICES

ANTIOCH SENIOR CENTER NEWS

3/11 – Fri. Toenail Clinic: Reservations needed.
3/14 – Mon. Health Van: Preventive screenings 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. No appointment necessary.
3/15 – Tues. St. Patrick’s Day Party: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Ernie McO’Garner Band, luncheon, singing, dancing and sharing of the green.

Other daily or weekly programs include: Line dancing, pinochle tournaments and lessons, day trips and extended trips, bingo, bridge tournaments and lessons, AARP meetings, crafts, sing-a-long choral group, Meals on Wheels, Senior Social Services information and referral, computer services, Cribbage and Canasta games, exercise class and a daily luncheon. Any questions, please call Paul Howard at the Center at 847-395-0139.

CAMP CRAYON REGISTRATION

Registration for Camp Crayon Pre-School will be held on Saturday, March 12th at 9:00 a.m. for Village Residents and at 11:00 a.m. - noon for Township residents. Registration will be held open for 1 week for Antioch Residents and will open to non-residents on March 21st.

Please bring proof of residency with you and your child’s birth certificate. Registration will be at: Parks Building, 806 Holbek Dr. in the Camp Crayon Classroom. A $50 deposit is due at registration and will be deducted from Session 1. (Children in the prior year's Camp Crayon class will have priority registration before these dates.) Camp Crayon is a pre-school program for 3-5 year olds (child must be toilet trained to participate in the program.) Classes will begin the week of September 12th and run through mid May. We are happy to announce that we will be expanding our program this year due to high demand. There will be two 3 year old classes which will be held at the Scout House (on Cunningham Dr.). Monday/Wednesday class or Tuesday/Thursday class from 9 - 11 a.m. (must be 3 by Sept. 1, 2005). There will be one 2 day a week a.m. class for 4 Year Olds (must be 4 by Sept. 1, 2005) on Tuesday/Thursday from 9:00 -11:30 a.m. There will also be two 3 day per week afternoon Pre-Kindergarten class available which meets on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 12:30 - 3:00 p.m. There will be 20 children per class and 3 teachers for the 4 year old classes. 20 children per class with 4 teachers for the 3 year old classes. Payment sessions are every 6 weeks. Call the Parks Office for a detailed brochure at 847-395-2160.
week: $ 85 $10

SPECIAL EVENTS DEPARTMENT

Friends of the Wetlands is a volunteer group formed to maintain and enhance the William E. Brook Wetland Sanctuary in downtown Antioch. We are looking for volunteers who would like to help with this project. We meet once a month to work on planning, cleaning, and planting. Our goals for this year are to continue to clear the wetlands of Reed Canary Grass, European Buckthorn, and Garlic Mustard, and to stabilize the shoreline by planting native plants. We are also looking for someone to help us apply for grants and donations. You don’t have to have a green thumb to join in; in fact, most of us have brown thumbs! If you can help, please call Billie Horton, Department of Special Events at 847-395-6342.

The Professional Walleye Tournament is coming to the Fox Chain of Lakes in April this year. The Village of Antioch, Antioch Chamber of Commerce, the Village of Fox Lake and the Fox Lake Chamber of Commerce are hosting this event. We are looking for volunteers to help during the tournament on April 20th to the 23rd. Antioch is also sponsoring a Meet The Pros Night at the VFW in Antioch on Saturday, April 16th from 6 – 9 p.m. If you are interested in helping, please contact Billie Horton, Special Events Coordinator at 847-395-6342.

POUNDING THE PAVEMENT
WITH PUBLIC WORKS

The Village of Antioch Public Works Dept. now has a formal policy on Mailbox Replacement due to damage done by a Village Truck. If your mailbox is struck and damaged by a Village Snowplow, the Village will repair or replace the mailbox with a standard box that conforms to U.S. Postal specifications for minimum height and set back. Regardless if your mailbox is standard or custom design, the Village’s compensation will not exceed $30.

Mailboxes should be installed and maintained to withstand snow coming off the end of the plow. If damage occurs due to snow thrown or pushed by the plow, the Village will not be held responsible. We will investigate every complaint, and if the damage is the fault of the Village crew due to direct contact from the truck, a temporary mailbox will be placed, until crews can make repairs in the spring. If you have any questions, please call 847-395-1881.

ANTIOCH VFW SPRING CRAFT SHOW

The Antioch V.F.W. proudly presents their annual Spring Arts & Crafts Show on Saturday, March 12th from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 13th from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Over 70 exhibitors invite you to view their handcrafted creations and share in the Wonders of Spring. Many new things to see and experience this year for your home and garden!
For further information or for a craft booth, call Dorothee at 847-395-6934.

ARBOR DAY 2005 & FREE TREES PROGRAM

This year’s Arbor Day Event will be held on Saturday, April 30th at the ______________ The Antioch Arbor Day Committee will once again give away 5 seedlings to anyone who will plant and care for them. The Norway Spruce trees are 14 – 22 inches in height and will be given away at _______from 10:00 a.m. – noon on the 30th during Antioch’s Arbor Day planting program. Don’t miss out. Only 800 seedlings will be available for the free tree program, so reserve yours early by filling out the coupon and mailing it to:

Antioch Parks & Recreation
Arbor Day
806 Holbek Dr.
Antioch, IL 60002

You will receive a reply in the mail prior to the event concerning pick-up information.

I would like to register for 5 free seedlings. Send info to:

Name______________________________

Address____________________________

City________________________________

State__________ Zip_________________

ANTIOCH PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT

The Antioch Public Library District Adult Programs for March 2005.

March 3, 2005, Thursday, 7:00 P.M. Don Guzman, Landscape Advisor and Answerman, will continue his series with “Landscaping a New Residence,” which will cover what to expect if you hire a professional or do it yourself. Turf, ornamentals, trees, hardscapes, and the design process will be covered. Reservations are recommended.
March 13, 2005, Sunday, 2:00 P.M. “Creating Your Own Family History DVD” with Ken Bredemeier. You've seen historical documentaries on TV. You can create your own DVD documentary based on your life or that of a loved one. This "how to" seminar will cover the technology, process and preparation needed. Reservations are recommended.
March 21, 2005, Monday, 7:00 P.M. Jerry Shobolom, Acupuncturist and Herbal Therapist, will present “Ten Essentials for Optimum Health.” We can all improve our health by making a few beneficial changes in how we care for ourselves. Reservations are recommended. Please call 847-395-0874.

Teen Program
March 31, 2005, Thursday, 7:00 P.M. Kenmei Rokugatsu, Graphic Artist of the web comic “Otaku no Yen” at www.guardiansun.com will do a how-to-draw Manga workshop. Bring your own drawing supplies. Reservations required. Please call 847-395-0874.

PM&L THEATRE
Auditions for the musical thriller SWEENEY TODD by Sondheim and Wheeler will be held at the PM&L Theatre, 877 Main St., Antioch on Saturday afternoon March 5th from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. and Sunday evening March 6th from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Director Ken Smouse of Antioch is calling for 3 leading women and 6 leading men as well as a chorus of men and women. Ages can range from upper teens to mature adults.

There are no non-singing roles. Actors will be chosen on singing ability. Each person should bring a selection to sing that will demonstrate voice range. An accompanist will be present or auditionees can bring their own. There is minimal dancing. Anyone interested in tech work is also welcome. For any further information call Ken Smouse, 847-395-1333. The musical will be given the weekends of May 27th – June 12th.

The gentle comedy MORNINGS AT SEVEN by Paul Osborn will be given at the PM&L Theatre on April 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, & 16 at 8:00 p.m. and April 3, 10 & 17 at 2:30 p.m. Set in the adjoining back yards of two sisters, sibling rivalry ends in this warm hearted comedy directed by Deane Jones of Round Lake. Call 847-395-3055 starting March 21 for reservations. Ticket prices are $12 for adults and $10 for students and seniors.

EASTER BASKET DONATIONS WANTED
Donations are being accepted for Easter Baskets that will be donated to children and teens at Kids Hope United (formerly known as The Children’s Baptist Home). Easter related items, including baskets (no candy or food items please) can be dropped off at the Village Hall, VFW Hall and the Parks Office. For additional information please call Sheryl Pierce at 847-395-6323.

ANTIOCH FINE ARTS FOUNDATION GALLERY
Antioch Fine Arts Foundation Gallery hosts a free acoustic folk music song circle on the second Saturday of every month from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Come enjoy an afternoon of music and fine art by local artists at 983 Main St. in Antioch. For more information call 847-838-2274.

ANTIOCH PARKS COOP FUNDRAISER
The Antioch Parks Coop which is a cooperative group made up of both Village and Township representatives is sponsoring a raffle to benefit construction of the Tim Osmond Sports Park which will be built on Depot Street in Antioch. This Sports Park will include fields for all area sports programs such as Viking Football, Antioch Youth Little League, Antioch Youth Baseball and Antioch AYSO.

Raymond Chevrolet has donated a beautiful yellow 2004 Convertible SSR and each ticket includes a $10 off oil change at Raymond Chevrolet. Tickets are $20 each or 6 for $100 and are available at Antioch Parks & Recreation Office at 806 Holbek Dr., Antioch Village Hall at 874 Main St., Antioch Township Hall at 1625 Deep Lake Rd., State Bank of the Lakes, First National Bank Employee Owned and Raymond Chevrolet. Checks should be made out to Antioch Parks Coop.

Drawing will be held at the Lions Club Chicken BBQ on August 7th, 2005. Winner is responsible for all taxes, license and titling fees for the Chevrolet SSR.

SWALCO HOUSEHOLD CHEMICAL WASTE COLLECTION PROGRAM
The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County, IL (SWALCO) will begin their 2005 Household Chemical Waste (HCW) collection program on Saturday, March 26 at Waukegan Public Works (1700 N. McAree Rd) and April 23rd at Fox Lake - Public Works/Streets Department facility at 216 Washington Street, near Hwy. 59 and Rollins Rd.

The collection will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and is free for Illinois residents. SWALCO provides this program to help residents dispose of their chemical wastes safely and conveniently.

A variety of common household materials can be brought to a HCW collection day, including: oil-based paints, used motor oil, mercury, solvents, paint remover, antifreeze, aerosol products, metal polishes, insecticides, old gasoline, hobby chemicals, pool chemicals, weed killer, fluorescent bulbs, household cleaners, and household batteries.

Business, institutional and commercial wastes, explosives (such as fireworks and ammunition), propane tanks, smoke detectors and fire extinguishers, agricultural chemicals, medical wastes, and Latex paint will not be accepted at any of the agency's HCW events. Tires and lead acid batteries (auto and boat batteries) are also not accepted at these collections. These items can be recycled at any retail outlet that sells them.

To help residents dispose of Latex paint, SWALCO provides bags of crushed corn cobs at various locations around Lake County including Antioch’s Public Works Dept. Crushed corn cobs are very absorbent, and can dry out a can of paint in as little as 30 minutes. After equal parts of paint and crushed corn cobs are mixed together and allowed to dry, the cans of paint can be disposed of with the rest of the resident's trash.

Residents can call the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County at (847) 336-9340 or check the agency's website (www.swalco.org) for further information about the HCW collection events.

SPAY & STAY
If you’re feeding stray or feral cats, Spay and Stay can help!

If you have compassion for abandoned cats, a Lake County humane organization called Spay and Stay can help you get these cats spayed or neutered so that they won’t cause an overpopulation problem in your neighborhood.

Feral cats are the offspring of abandoned domestic cats, who very quickly adapt to life in the wild. Except in special circumstances, they cannot be tamed to live indoors as pets.

Abandonment of unaltered pets is a problem caused by humans and should be solved by humans using a humane and effective method.

Spay and Stay will help feral cat colony caretakers spay or neuter, and vaccinate their colony. Managed, sterile colonies stop reproducing, helping to halt the explosive birth rate and the number of kittens born in the wild. In addition to controlling the birth rate, neutered cats make better neighbors -- less howling, roaming, and fighting.

Practiced in Europe for more than 30 years and in the U.S. for the past 15 years, Trap/Neuter/Return (TNR) has proven far more effective in controlling feral cat populations than trap and kill programs.

Populations of feral cats have been reduced by as much as 50% in many regions of the U.S. that practice TNR. This reduction has caused euthanasia rates of cats to go down at shelters and animal control agencies, while diminishing the burdens associated with a large intake of kittens at local animal shelters.

Visit Spay and Stay’s website at www.spayandstay.org to learn more about the many benefits of TNR and how to become a registered caretaker. Spay and Stay also has educational videos and literature to share with you. Their phone number is 847-289-4557.

WESTOSHA LAKES CHORUS
The Westosha Lakes Chorus, Antioch chapter of Sweet Adelines International is hosting a membership drive at the Antioch VFW on Thursday, March 3rd from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. The chorus is open to all women in Antioch and the surrounding areas, and provides an opportunity for singing and vocal training on a weekly basis. Anyone who is interested is invited to attend, and there is no obligation to join. All guests will be invited to sing with the chorus, and learn more about the organization after rehearsal. Refreshments will be served.

The Antioch VFW is located at 75 North Avenue, and walk-ins are welcome. If you would like more information, please contact Margaret at 262-857-9618 or Chris at 847-973-0144. Please spread the word and hope to see you there!

FESTIVAL ARTS OF ANTIOCH
The Antioch Community Chorus under the direction of Kris Bolin of Antioch is preparing for the presentation of Stainer’s CRUCIFIXION on Palm Sunday, March 20th at 7:30 p.m. at the Sanctuary of the Benedictine Abbey, 12605 224th Avenue, Benet Lake, WI. The CRUCIFIXION is a musical meditation on the Sacred Passion of the Holy Redeemer and a perfect way to start Holy Week. “God So Loved the World” is probably the best known of the selections.

Festival Arts of Antioch sponsors this event which is free to the public thanks to generous donations from businesses and individuals. For further information, call 847-395-1333.

Lakes Area Community Band will be presenting its annual Spring Concert Monday, March 7th at 7:30 PM in the new Lakes Community High School Auditorium, 1600 Eagle Way in Lake Villa, IL (NE corner of Grass Lake Rd. & Deep Lake Rd.). Selections will include Ponchielli's Dance of the Hours, The Syncopated Clock by Leroy Anderson, Selections from Mary Poppins by Richard and Robert Sherman, Sousa's Washington Post March, First Suite in E flat for Military Band by Gustav Holst as well as others. Admission is free, and refreshments will be served after the concert. Bring your friends and family for an evening of music and fun. This will be a great opportunity to check out the beautiful new high school.

Under the direction of Steve Porch, Lakes Area Community Band is a 40-member, not-for-profit group of musicians from the area 'who volunteer their time and talents purely for the love of making music' says Porch. Formed over 12 years ago and sponsored by Festival Arts of Antioch, the band rehearses every Monday evening from 7-9PM and performs 8 to 10 free concerts per year. All musicians high school age and older are welcome to join. If you would like to find out more about Lakes Area Community Band, please call Debbie at (847) 395-0272.

AARP TAX PREPARATION
Once again, volunteers from the AARP Tax Aide program will be preparing tax returns for seniors and those with low-income. The volunteers will be at the Antioch District Library on Thursdays from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. starting February 3rd and ending April 14th. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED! To make a reservation, please call the library and ask for the adult reference desk. Make sure to bring to your appointment, all necessary paperwork, such as last year’s tax return, W-2’s, all 1099’s, 1099 R, SSA (social security benefit statements), K-1’s and stock sales and costs. Taxes will be prepared in the Eide room on the lower level.

LAKE COUNTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT
REFERENDUM INFORMATION
Lake County has a road improvement referendum on the ballot Tuesday, April 5, 2005, that would fund traffic congestion relief throughout the county.

If implemented, the county sales tax would increase by 1/2 cent for each dollar spent. Groceries and prescription medications would be exempt. The additional funding would be used to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion through road widening, intersection improvements and traffic signal synchronization projects on state, county and local roads.

The referendum, if approved, will support a program of about $481 million (over the first 10 years) to be used exclusively for transportation improvements. A substantial portion of the program will be bonded so significant roadwork will begin quickly.

Transportation improvements would be done throughout Lake County. A detailed road improvement program identifies each project that would be funded. This program was developed using input from seven public meetings that produced nearly 1,000 comments about traffic congestion. The road improvement program consists of:

-36 miles of road widening to reduce the number of bottlenecks.
-33 improved intersections to reduce the number of backups.
-109 traffic signal synchronizations to get more green lights.

For more information about the referendum and to view the road improvement program, visit the Lake County website at www.co.lake.il.us, watch LCTV, the County's television station (cable channel 18 or 30) or call Lake County Communications at (847) 377-2550.

COMMUNITY SERVICES & ORGANIZATIONS

AJWC SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
Two Community Scholarship Awards of $500 are open to any female or male who reside within the Antioch Township. They must be a current full-time student at a 2 or 4 year college or university or must be a current high school senior who intends on enrolling on a full-time basis at a 2 or 4 year college university. Scholarship forms are available at the Antioch Parks Office and at ACHS, LCHS and Carmel High Schools. Deadline is March 15, 2005.

The Antioch Junior Woman’s Club (AJWC) is an organization that serves the Antioch community through charitable and philanthropic activities while promoting intellectual development and sociability among its members. AJWC is open to any female that resides in Antioch Township and would like to make contributions toward the objectives of AJWC. Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of the month (September – May) at 7 p.m.

ANTIOCH WOMAN’S CLUB
The March meeting of the Antioch Woman’s Club is a Reciprocity Luncheon held at the Antioch United Methodist Church, 848 Main St. on March 9th at noon. Not only will we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, but we will be inviting the presidents of our District 10 clubs to enjoy the favorite dishes of our members. The program will be “A Day in the Life of a Strolling Violinist” presented by Jennifer Silk who is a music education graduate of Western Michigan University and Arizona State University, and has been delighting audiences at a full time freelance musician for the past 17 years.

Guests are welcome and anyone who is interested in joining or needs more information should call Pat Goone at 847-838-6688.

ANTIOCH BROWNIE TROOP SHOE COLLECTION
Antioch Brownie Troop #2596 is collecting old gym shoes. Their goal is to collect 5,000 shoes! There are various locations around town including the Parks Office, where you can drop off your old gym shoes January - March. The shoes will then be given to Waste Management who will deliver them to NIKE. NIKE will then recycle them by making them into new gym floors and playgrounds. In doing this, they are helping to save landfill space and the Earth. Any brand of athletic shoes will be accepted for this unique recycling program, but shoes need to be relatively clean and dry. The following items will not be accepted: dress shoes, boots, flip-flops, shoes with any metal (such as metal eyelets or zippers), cleats, or sandals.

ANTIOCH JR. WOMAN’S CLUB
COMEDY NIGHT WITH A TWIST
The Antioch Jr. Woman’s Club will be holding their annual Comedy Night on Saturday, March 5th at St. Peter Father Hanley Center. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. for dinner. An added feature this year will be a Male Beauty Contest with contestants from our local Antioch Organizations and our comedian will be Sonya White. A Silent Auction, 50/50 raffle and raffle tickets for a $1000 Travel Certificate will also be available. Dinner/Show tickets will be $20 each and will be available from club members or at First National Bank Employee Owned, State Bank of the Lakes and at the door.

COMMUNITY TELECARE
If you live alone or are a shut-in, you might like a daily check up call from Community Telecare. This service is free and is staffed by volunteers. If you or someone you know would like to use this service, please contact Carol at 847-395-2240 or Bev at 847-395-0897.

ANTIOCH VFW BINGO
The Antioch VFW sponsors Bingo every Tuesday night. Open to the public. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and Bingo starts at 6:45 p.m. Pull tabs are available. Lightning game available as well.
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A.A.R.P. MEETING
Antioch A.A.R.P. Chapter 387 meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. at the Antioch Senior Center at 817 Holbek Dr. in Antioch. For more information, please call Sharon at 847-395-5068.

ANTIOCH KIWANIS
Kiwanis Club of Antioch meets at the Double Eagle restaurant in Antioch every Tuesday at noon. Kiwanis is about “Serving The Children in our Community”. Come join us, and have the opportunity to share your experience, knowledge and service project ideas. For more information on Kiwanis Club of Antioch please call Melissa at 847-486-8044 or e-mail her at mjrigoni@hotmail.com or Jennifer at 847-838-6391.

FIBROMYALGIA/CHRONIC FATIGUE SUPPORT
The Advocates for FMS meets the first Saturday of each month at 884 Main Street (Rte. 83) in Antioch from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Please join us for a free, informative session and feel free to bring a spouse, friend or family member along. To make a reservation or for more info, call 847-362-7807. Also, check our website www.AFFTER.org mailto:info@AFFTER.org

YWCA OF LAKE COUNTY
FREE MAMMOGRAMS
The YWCA of Lake County ENCOREplus provides breast and cervical cancer education services as well as free and low cost mammograms, free clinical breast exams, scheduling assistance, transportation, childcare and other supportive services to women that may not receive life saving early detection screening tests. Our participants are mostly minority women with little access to medical services. For more information concerning these services, please call 847-662-4247.

CHILD SAFETY SEAT CHECKS
The Antioch Fire Department is now offering free child safety seat checks. For more information, call the Antioch Fire Department at 847-395-5511.

TOPS
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Wednesday. Weigh-ins start at 6:30 p.m. and meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. Meetings are held at the Antioch Senior Center at 817 Holbek in Antioch. For more information, please call Dorothy at 847-395-7407 or Betty at 847-838-3907.

THE GOOD SAMARITAN
A COLLECTION & DISTRIBUTION CENTER
If you have any items that a family in need could use, we’ll collect them. If you know of a family in need, we’ll distribute to them. Some of the items we have are: Coats, Outerwear, Clothes, Linens, Toys, and many other items. If donating clothing, please make sure that all clothes are clean. The Distribution Center is at Distinctive Signs which is located at 43420 N. Rte. 45 in Antioch. Please call Jeff at 847-395-7217 for more information. For Food Pantry assistance or to donate food call Kathy at the Open Arms Mission Food Pantry at 847-395-0309.

CENTER FOR CULTURAL INTERCHANGE
CCI, an Illinois based exchange program, is looking for individuals and families to host a foreign exchange student for either a semester or for the school year. Find out more on how you can open your home and heart to a student at www.cci-exchange.com or contact Marge at 888-488-4056.

CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S
CONNECTION LUNCHEON
Ladies, you’re invited to a luncheon at Twin Oaks Country Inn on Thursday, March 10th at 12:30 p.m. This month’s program is a Fashion Show presented by At The Green Bench and the Speaker will be Kathy Bishop, “Lasting Friendships”.

Twin Oaks is located on Highway C in Wilmot, Wisconsin. Fee is $11 inclusive. For reservations and cancellations call Dori at 847-546-4877 or Jan at 262-843-1586. Reservations should be honored, cancelled or used by a friend! Free nursery provided for children 10 and under upon reservation. Call for reservation and location. Presented by the Christian Women’s Connection, Stonecroft Ministries.

OPEN ARMS MISSION FOOD PANTRY
Open Arms Mission is now located at 1548 S. Main Street (Rte. 83) in Antioch. Our Adopt-A-Mission program is under way. We are currently seeking support for our “Fill the Milk Jug” program. We purchase about 800 gallons of milk each month at a cost of about $2.50 a gallon. Can you help with a cash donation to support 10, 20 or more gallons each month?
Open Arms is a non-profit (501C-3) community organization providing assistance with daily living necessities, one neighbor at a time. All donations are tax deductible. Our mailing address is Open Arms Mission, P.O. Box 79, Antioch, IL 60002.Thank you for helping us make a difference in our community. For further information, please call 847-395-0309.

SCHOOL/CHURCH EVENTS AND MEETINGS

PARENTS DAY OUT REGISTRATION:
Registration for our Parents Day Out Program is now underway for our fall, 2005 session.. You may enroll your child by calling our office (395-l362) and speaking with our Director, Tina Markarian. Enrollment is limited and accepted on a first come first served basis. Parents Day Out is an outreach ministry of the Antioch United Methodist Church to the members of our community, providing preschool aged children with a safe, nurturing environment in which to grow, learn and develop spiritually, intellectually and socially.

We are in session on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9AM till 2 PM. Since we are a part-time program, each child may attend a maximum of two sessions each week.

We are in session in accordance with the Antioch Community Consolidated School District 34 calendar year, observing the same session dates, holidays and school closings.

Presently we have a few openings in our session on Wednesdays. Additional information may be obtained by calling us at 395-l362.

HILLCREST SCHOOL FUN FAIR
Come join us at the “Country Faire” on Saturday, March 19th, 2005 at Hillcrest Elementary School from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. There will be games, food, obstacle courses, raffle baskets and much more fun family activities. New this year is our Silent Auction . . . come bid on a project your child’s class made! (Proceeds from the Silent Auction go back to the teachers.) Hope to see you all there!

ACHS SWING STREET 2005
The Antioch Community High School Band will present the annual jazz/variety show Swing Street Café 2005 on Friday, March 11th and Saturday, March 12th. The ACHS South Gym is transformed into a New York Jazz Club complete with food and a dance floor. Patrons are entertained by the swinging sounds of the ACHS A & B Jazz Combos as well as performances by the Wind and Advanced Wind Ensemble, Symphonic and Concert Bands on both evenings with guest appearances by several members of the ACHS Color Guard. Throughout both evenings patrons will also hear the sweet sounds of the ACHS Jazz Choir “Cardinal and Gray”, and the Madrigal singers. A nightly raffle adds an air of excitement to the shows with a wide range of fabulous prizes available for the lucky winners.

There are two ticket options again this year. Patrons can purchase tickets at the door on a nightly basis for $6 for adults and $4 for students and seniors, kids under 5 years are free. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. nightly and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. A limited number of presale tickets are also available for each nights performance. The $11.50 presale dinner/show tickets include an early 6:00 p.m. admission to the “Café” and a pasta dinner furnished by Saluto’s in Gurnee. Our regular menu includes pizza, baked potatoes, vegetable trays, nachos, popcorn, desserts and beverages. For advanced tickets, please contact Sue Latino at 847-395-1421, ext. 8320 or 847-838-0059. All proceeds benefit the instrumental Music program at ACHS.

BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR LUTHERAN
MEN’S BIBLE STUDY
The men of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church conduct a Men’s Bible Study with breakfast on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month from 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. On Saturday, February 26th, they will begin a study of what the Holy Bible has to say about the husband’s role in marriage. They will be using the Holy Bible and a book entitled “The Christian Husband” written by Bob Lepine. If you wish to come, please contact Pastor Darald Gruen at 847-265-2450. There will be many surprises as you realize that what the Holy Bible has to say is often quite different from what you are taught by modern American culture. There is no cost for the study materials.

UPCOMING PARKS & RECREATION PROGRAMS

IMPORTANT!! PLEASE REGISTER FOR ALL CLASSES AT LEAST 1 WEEK BEFORE START DATE TO AVOID CANCELLATION OF CLASS!!

The following classes will be coming up soon. Please call the Parks Office at 847-395-2160 for more information on the classes listed below or stop by the Parks Office at 806 Holbek Dr. for a detailed brochure.

LITTLE FEET – STEPPIN’ OUT – This class is offered as an alternative to preschool or for the child who will be starting a preschool program in the future. It gives the child who is ready to graduate from the Parent/Tot classes, a little taste of being away from their caregiver in a time frame that enables them to adjust to separation. This class will include free play, arts and crafts, songs and stories. There are six 4-week sessions, 2 instructors. Ages: Must be 3 years old by first day of class and toilet trained (no pull ups). Class is held on Mondays from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. at the Parks Building, 806 Holbek Dr. Session 6: 4/11 – 5/2. Fee: $35/45 Limit 15 children.

TIME FOR ME TWO – Space is still available in our Time For Me Two Class. This class is a unique experience between a parent/guardian and child ages 2 and 3. Classes are an hour and a half, once a week on Friday. In class your child will experience many age appropriate activities in motor development, language, music, art and social/playtime. A parent or other significant caregiver must attend with the child. This session is 6 weeks. Class held at the Parks Building on Fridays from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Session 4: 4/15 – 5/20 Fee: $45/50. Limit 10 couples.

DANCE ACADEMY – Parent & Toddler Class (ages 16 mos. – 3 years old): This is a ½ hour class which is designed to get even the youngest of dancers to have fun and learn to follow music with the help of a parent or caregiver. Class held at the Dance Academy on McMillan Rd. in Antioch from 9 – 9:30 a.m. on Mondays. Session 5: 4/11 – 5/16. Fee: $47/52. Preschool Tap & Ballet (ages 3 – 4 years old): Class held at Dance Academy from 9:45 – 10:30 a.m. on Mondays. Session 5: 4/11 – 5/16 or Tuesdays 4/12 – 5/17. Fee: $52/57. Teen Hip-Hop Class (ages 13 and up): Learn to dance in the style of the music video stars of today. Classes run monthly on Tuesdays from 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. Fee: $43/48. Adult Hip Hop Class held on Fridays from 6:00 – 6:45 p.m. Fee: $40/45 per month. Cheerleading Class: (ages 6 – 9 yrs.) taught by Jen Fritsch is held on Fridays from 4:15 – 5:00 p.m. Monthly Fee: $40/45. Ballroom Dance Lessons for Adults – Join Miss Kim for lessons in Rumba, Waltz, Cha-Cha and Swing. Steps are broken down separately for the men and ladies. Couples and singles are welcome. Comfortable clothes and shoes recommended. Class held at Dance Academy from 2 – 3:00 p.m., 6 week Session: Sundays, 3/6 – 4/24 (no class 3/27 or 4/17). Fee: $85/90. Dance Line Class will teach the students necessary skills needed to audition for High school dance teams. This class is taught by a former varsity dance team member from ACHS. 6 week session: Wednesdays, 3/9 – 4/19 (no class 3/30), 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Fee: $75/80.

AMERICAN STARS OF DANCE – Parent n’ Tot Class (ages 18 mos. – 3 years): This 45 minute class includes play-acting, obstacle courses and creative movement as well as stretching. The class will give children a structured play experience away from home with other children of the same age and a parent or caregiver. Class held at American Stars at 237 Depot St. on Fridays from 9:15 – 10:00 a.m. Session 5: 4/8 – 5/27 (8 weeks). Fee: $60/65.

SHOTOKAN KARATE – Many Shotokan Karate classes are available for children beginning at age 3 all the way up to adults. Classes offered: Lil’ Dragons (3 – 5 yrs.), Lil’ Tigers (5 – 8 yrs.), Beginner/Intermediate 1 & 2, Advanced Mixed, Adult Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced Class, Beginning Kobudo, Strength & Conditioning Class, Advanced Kata Class, Tournament Training, and Cardio-Kickboxing. All classes held at the Parks Building at 806 Holbek Dr. Please call 847-395-2160 or 847-395-5424 or more information.

HORSEBACK RIDING LESSONS – at Windance Acres, 803 Cedar Lake Rd. in Lake Villa. Indoor and outdoor arena. Wednesdays from 4 – 5:00 p.m. Session 6: 3/16 – 4/6. Fee: $120/130.

PILATES – Mat class taught by certified fitness instructor Jan Fenske. Designed to restore muscular balance and improve overall body strength. Bring a towel and a mat. 4 week session. Held at the Parks Building on Wednesday evenings from 6 – 7:00 p.m. Session 8: 3/2 – 3/23. Fees: $40/45.

YOGA/PILATES FUSION – A blend of Pilates and Yoga. 4-week session. Held at Parks Building on Thursday mornings from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Session 7: 3/3 – 3/24. Fees: $40/45.

BASKET WEAVING –Cat’s Head Basket – Weave this unique basket that is named for its shape that resembles the shape of a cat’s head (upside down). Students will incorporate an arrow twine around an accent of smoke reed as well as a wooden handle to this lovely basket. Thursday, 3/10 from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Fee: $40/45.

BULLS BASKETBALL SKILLS CAMP: This skills camp is for boys and girls in kindergarten through 8th grade. The staff is expert at teaching the game of basketball, while emphasizing the importance of discipline, respect, and teamwork. Camps are 90 minutes per day one day a week for 4 weeks and held at Antioch Elementary School, 817 Main Street. Dates: Wednesdays 4/6 – 4/27. K – 3rd grade 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. 4th – 8th grade 7 – 8:30 p.m. Fees: $85/90.