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To learn more about teacher Mary Wei Weerts’ trip to China, visit www. miaolaoshichina.blogspot.com.

Over spring break, Weerts’ students were able to compare their teacher’s trip to the first lady’s trip by viewing both of the traveler’s online posts.

Chinese Immersion, a district-wide, half-day English and half-day Chinese program, began with kindergarten and first-grade pilot cohorts at Rose school three years ago.

The Chinese Immersion class has since grown to include a highly demanding academic curriculum for Rose students who started the program during their kindergarten year and are now in second and third grades, Principal Scott Carlson said.

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Volunteers to make wood ducks feel welcome

By Stephanie Kohl Barrington Suburban Life Contributor BARRINGTON – Wood ducks in the Barrington area are about to find themselves some newly built homes.

Volunteers with Barrington Ducks Unlimited and from within the community will build 20 conservation boxes and install them in the Cook County Forest Preserve, south of Penny Road and north of Higgins Road. The project is being done in collaboration with the Cook County Forest Preserve.

Each nesting site will cost $62 and will be funded by dona-

tions and installed by volunteers. The boxes will be built on April 5 and installed on April 6. Anyone interested in donating funds or volunteering can call 608-295-7755.

The idea to create the boxes started with Bryan Muche, a member of Barrington Ducks Unlimited. Over the years, he has often witnessed wood ducks nesting on his property in hollowed out trees and other crevices, but those areas are highly susceptible to predators. Every year, he would find evidence of predators reaching the wood ducks. So on his own

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If you go What: 2014 Fun Shoot, a Barrington Ducks Unlimited fundraiser When: May 9 Where: Northbrook Sportsmans Club, 160 Sports Club Drive, Hainesville Cost: $110 per gun, includes 100 clays on course, walleye fish fry dinner and annual DU membership Info: Funds raised by the Barrington organization are sent to the national organization, which funds conservation projects.

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8ON THE COVER Stillman Nature Center’s Peter Schwarz (left) holds two pieces of wood together for Claire Lantman, 8, of Hoffman Estates as she nails them together at Build Your Own Bird House workshop.

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BARRINGTON – Three-year Barbara B. Rose Elementary third-grade Chinese Immersion instructor Mary Wei Weerts’ daily lessons took flight this spring break as she traveled back to her childhood home in Beijing.

Weerts’ students tracked their teacher’s trip through her online blog as she posted photos and short history bits from the distant land that her students already have learned so much about.

Despite jet lag from the 13hour time difference between Photo provided Beijing and Chicago, Weerts During her spring break trip to Beijing, Barbara B. Rose third-grade took her own two children Chinese immersion teacher Mary Wei Weerts visited her childhood sightseeing. Visiting Weerts’ schools. childhood schools, meeting English teachers and exploring ancient temples were just a few ed with U.S. first lady Michelle cated for the power and imporObama’s visit to Beijing on tance of education for young highlights of the trip.

Weerts’ family trip coincid- March 20 to 23. Obama advo- people across the globe.

Chinese Immersion is available within the Barrington 220 School District at Rose and Countryside elementary schools. A kindergarten class will begin at North Barrington school this fall.

Carlson said in order to keep the students motivated, they must be able to apply their knowledge of Chinese language and culture in an authentic way.

Weerts’ travel blog allowed her students to comment on her posts and become more curious about China.

“Mary is always looking for creative ways to help the kids learn,” Carlson said.

Weerts made her trip educational for both her students and her own children by first visiting a third-grade classroom at one of her childhood schools.

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property, he installed boxes, which protected the ducks from predators.

“We’re doing this to improve the local duck population,” said Gary Peterson, a committee member and volunteer with Barrington Ducks Unlimited.

The main focus of Ducks Unlimited is preserving the habitat of ducks and other waterfowl, Peterson said.

This is the first time the Barrington organization has tackled conservation boxes, and builders will follow instructions provided by Ducks Unlimited. The nearly two-feet tall boxes are filled with nesting materials and the inside also has an abrasive surface so the ducklings can climb out after they hatch.

As part of the nesting site, each structure will include a predator baffle to keep predators from getting into the boxes.

“I would look at this as a way to sustain the population through some tough times,” Peterson said.

Mark Spreyer, executive director of Stillman Nature Center in South Barrington, said wood ducks are very common to the area.

Once volunteers install these boxes in the forest preserve, they will become permanent structures, Peterson said.

Volunteers will visit yearly to clean the boxes, repair any damage and prepare them for a new group of ducks.

Nesting season begins in April.

“We want to give [wood ducks] a place where they feel secure in nesting,” Peterson said.

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tributed this classroom space to China’s one-child-per-family policy mandated in 1979.

Living in an ever-expanding global society, Carlson agreed with Obama about the importance of education overseas.

“This sort of trip is special,” Carlson said. “As educators, we always talk about 21st century learning in terms of technology and such. I think learning a second language in depth is the best skill our kids could ever have.

“I can’t wait to see how they end up using this education as they grow older.”

“It’s amazing to see how third-graders learn around the globe,” Weerts wrote on her blog March 23. “When I was in school, English didn’t start until sixth grade. Now, Chinese kids study English in kindergarten.”

Born and raised in China before moving to the U.S. after college, Weerts wrote the classrooms that she remembers as being once over-crowded, with 40 or more children per class, are now less full. Weerts at-

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Mother creates place for kids with Down syndrome S

outh Barrington mother Nancy Gianni founded GiGi’s Playhouse, a national Down syndrome awareness and achievement organization, in Hoffman Estates in 2003, shortly after her daughter Giuliana “GiGi” was born with Down syndrome.

Gianni said as a new mother who knew nothing about Down syndrome, she felt devastated and hopeless, until she realized that Giuliana was more like her two other children, Franco and Isabella, than different.

Gianni shared her story with Barrington Suburban Life reporter Tarah Thorne, explaining how greatly her nonprofit organization has grown in just over a decade.

Thorne: Can you believe how far GiGi’s has come?

Gianni: No. We are truly blessed. I am constantly blown away by our growth.

Thorne: What was your goal starting GiGi’s?

Gianni: Educating my own community on the potential of individuals with Down syndrome. I also wanted people to have a place to celebrate and understand their diagnosis and take away some of the fear associated with Down syndrome.

facility that houses GiGi University, our national training center, a gym and our new Hugs and Mugs retail store that is run by our GiGi University graduates.

GiGi University, a Down syndrome adult program, has helped people realize that you never age out of GiGi’s. We make a lifetime commitment to our families.

Thorne: Describe a typical day in your GiGi’s life.

Gianni: Most days I am

evolved into education and achievement centers, offering free one-on-one tutoring in literacy and math and 30 other educational and therapeutic programs. We also went from one location in 2003 to 22 in 2014, with several more communities working to open in their areas.

blessed to start the day with a greeting from our GiGi University students or the infants. The rest of my day is spent overseeing the operations of 22 locations and the hundred more that want to open.

But one thing that trumps it all is when a new parent or a pregnant mom walks in the playhouse. Nothing is more important than helping those families through their diagnosis. It always reminds me why we do what we do.

Thorne: What has been most rewarding this past year?

Gianni: The opening of our

Thorne: What do you enjoy doing in your free time?

Gianni: I like being with

new achievement center and establishment of our GiGi University program. The center is a 10,000 square-foot

my family – fishing, playing cards, working out, eating dinner, and just being together.

Thorne: In what ways has GiGi’s changed or stayed the same today?

Gianni: We have now

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Nancy Gianni and daughter Guiliana Gianni (GiGi) head out on another road trip to support the opening of GiGi’s Playhouses nationwide.

Thorne: What would you like to do ultimately with GiGi’s?

Gianni: I’d like to create a TV show or documentary that would allow the world to get a glimpse into the lives of people with Down syndrome and the people who open GiGi’s Playhouses across the world.

Every Playhouse has an incredible story to tell as we continue to grow one child, one diagnosis, one community at a time. It truly is amazing.

Thorne: What’s next this spring and summer?

Gianni: I am traveling to Maryland to receive the Social Entrepreneur award from Stevenson University.

I am going to speak at their commencement ceremonies and receive my honorary doctorate. Then, Giuliana and I will be touring the national Playhouses this summer.

Thorne: Where do you find most support to come from?

Gianni: Our donors are incredible. Some may not even have a connection to Down syndrome but understand the need for acceptance of all.

Our kids are catalyst because they wear their diagnosis on their face, but

our message reaches far beyond Down syndrome. We are seeking an international message of acceptance for all.

Thorne: What keeps you motivated and strong?

Gianni: Besides Giuliana and my family, it is the amazing Playhouse leaders across the country and in Mexico who fight for our kids every day. They all have a story that needs to be told.

Thorne: What’s been most challenging?

Gianni: Personally, losing my old life, some of my friends, and not knowing how to slow down.

Professionally, building a strong infrastructure to ensure the Playhouses are a strong, sustainable, replicable models.

It was not easy. When I opened the first Playhouse, my motto was to ask for forgiveness not permission. I had to change that a bit as we began to grow. I am happy to say that we did it.

Thorne: How have you seen Down syndrome awareness grow or change since GiGi’s began?

Gianni: Yes. Awareness has definitely grown and

attitudes are still changing.

Families are accepting and embracing the diagnosis earlier than ever. They are proud and understand that Down syndrome is not a life sentence, but rather a gift.

The sooner the family accepts the diagnosis the better the life that child will have.

Thorne: Why do you think this is?

Gianni: We are taking away the stigma associated with a diagnosis and giving the family hope and the tools they need to face this diagnosis and succeed in life.

Thorne: What would be your advice to anyone seeking help with understanding Down syndrome?

Gianni: Talk to someone who lives it. Do not search the Internet. Call a Playhouse, come in for a tour, and meet our amazing families.

We recently had a couple come to the Playhouse straight from the hospital after finding out their unborn child had Down syndrome. I feel so blessed that we were there for them at the scariest time of their lives. I will never forget being blindsided by the diagnosis and I want to help people through that.

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NEWS | BarringtonSuburbanLife.com • Thursday, April 3, 2014 Families work on building bird houses near a perched plastic owl during Sunday’s Build Your Own Bird House workshop at Stillman Nature Center in South Barrington.

ROOMS FOR RENT Nature lovers make birdhouses at Stillman Nature Center

By TARAH THORNE | tthorne@shawmedia.com • Photos by Jeff Krage | For Shaw Media SOUTH BARRINGTON – A wren’s call often signals the start of spring. The bird is only 4.75 inches, from stem to stern, with a 6-inch wingspan, according to Stillman Nature Center Director Mark Spreyer.

The South Barrington nature center invited families to build a nesting box for house wrens Sunday.

In the spring, male wrens repeat their song 100 to 600 times per hour, every morning, Spreyer said.

Instructors Jim Kalstas and Peter Schwarz helped drop-in participants assemble their own wren nest box to give the birds a break from nesting in mailboxes, flowerpots, drain pipes, parked cars and more.

The class was hosted outside. Each participant brought their own hammer.

Visit www.stillmannc.org for information on upcoming Stillman programs.

ABOVE LEFT: A workshop participant assembles a bird house at the nature center.

ABOVE RIGHT: Instructions for a wren house lay on a picnic table.

RIGHT: A woman works with labeled pieces of a bird house.

Stillman Nature Center’s Peter Schwarz (left) hands Phillip Mantatski, 8, of Barrington and his father, Boris, a completed bird house.

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Thumbs up to Alden Estates of Barrington, 1420 S. Barrington Road, which has been ranked as one of the U.S. News & World Report’s 2014 Best facilities in the nation, for a second consecutive year. Alden Estates received five stars based on health inspections, nurse staffing and quality of care. U.S. News & World Report ranks and displays data for nearly every U.S. nursing facility.

Congratulations to Barrington High School sophomore swimmer Kirsten Jacobsen, who has been excelling in the Illinois High School Association offseason, qualifying for senior nationals in the National Club Association. Best of luck to Jacobsen as she competes on the national level.

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8SOUND OFF I received the Suburban Life [recently] and I don’t like the sound of a laser combat facility opening in June in Barrington. We have managed to keep that sort of facility out of Barrington. That’s all I have to say – I don’t like it.

Charity neighborhood cleanups a win-win With the summer season coming, there’s gonna be a lot of walkathons, runs and marathons for charitable organizations. Why don’t these organizations combine their walks with neighborhood cleanups? I’m sure people in the neighborhood appreciate it, and collecting donations as they clean up various blocks and sections and parks of the area, they would gather more money for their charitable organizations, instead of just people walking on an assigned path. Collect the recyclables separate, garbage separate and if there’s any hazardous materials found, keep those separate. If some group came down my block and was collecting garbage, I’d sure give them some money for doing it. And it’s a win-win situation. Neighborhood wins and the charity wins.

U.S. should deter Putin We certainly have plenty of problems in Illinois and the U.S., and one of the biggest problems is ignorance. The U.S. should do everything in its power to deter a communist leader such as [Vladimir] Putin from occupying a sovereign nation such as the Ukraine. Recommended reading to become more aware: “The Black Book of Communism: Crimes, Terror, Repression,” Harvard University Press.

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Social Security out from everyone because we want to pay less taxes there? You can’t steal the teacher’s retirement. It’s not right to go back on your word.

The media needs to report that, and they’re not. They all just talk about, “Oh, the pension reform and how much money we can save if we change the pensions.”

Hello? You’re taking away something that’s contractually owed to the teachers. They don’t get Social Security, and you’re not telling people that. It’s not right.

Tax-and-spend party It seems Gov. Pat Quinn and the Democratic leaders of the state legislature now wish to make the income tax increase, which was promised to be temporary, permanent. Once again, the tax-andspend party has lied to the Illinois taxpayers. Is anyone surprised?

Keep your child safe.

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More than young children end up in emergency rooms every year because they got into medicines while their parent or caregiver was not looking.

Always put every medicine and vitamin up and away every time you use it. Also, program your poison control center’s number in your phone: 800.222.1222.

To learn more, visit UpandAway.org

Mind your manners Media reporting on pension crisis is unfair The media is not reporting the pension crisis fairly. What they are leaving out is the fact that teachers in Illinois are not eligible for Social Security. They do not get Social Security when they retire. They get their pension instead. That’s it. You can’t rip that out from under them. How would you like it if we ripped the

Dining out etiquette: When meals are brought to the table, the large eater doesn’t want to hear from the small eater, “That’s a lot of food,” or, “I’ll never eat all of that.” Most of the time, I like to enjoy my entire meal. I find comments of such insulting, thereby making my meal less enjoyable. If you prefer to eat meals of smaller portions, mind your manners and do so without comments.

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BLACKHAWKS ROADWATCH PARTY WHERE: Libertyville Sports Complex, 1950 N. Highway 45, Libertyville WHEN: All day Friday, April 4 COST & INFO: The Blackhawks Roadwatch Party was created to offer Hawks fans a central location to watch their favorite team on the road. Including goal celebrations, intermission contests, giveaways, singing of the National Anthem by Jim Cornelison, the Ice Crew and Tommy Hawk, the team’s mascot. The price of admission is $10 for both parents and children. For information, call 847-3671502.

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MEET EMILY DICKINSON KIRK PLAYERS

COLORFUL COLLAGE

WHERE: Layola at Cueno Mansion and Gardens, 1350 N. Milwakee Ave., Vernon Hills WHEN: 2 p.m. Sunday, April 6 COST & INFO: In honor of National Poetry Month, the last event in this series features Paddy Lynn, professional storyteller and actress, in this story of the poet’s life, love and inspiring poetry. Delight in Emily’s eccentricities and charm, and become inspired by her talents. Adult admission is $25 and children’s admission is $10. For information, call 847-362-3042.

WHERE: Lake County Discovery Museum, 27277 N. Forest Preserve Road, Wauconda WHEN: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 9 COST & INFO: Small discoveries add up to big fun for the little ones, ages 2 through 5. A great opportunity to learn, make new friends, and get to know other families.

Discover the art of collage. Make colorful collages using a variety of materials and techniques. Cost is $6 for adults and $2.50 for children; children younger than 3 are free. Adult supervision is required.

For information, call 847-968-3321 or visit http://www.lcfpd. org/.

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WHERE: College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday, April 4 COST & INFO: In 1988, Chilean Dictator Augusto Pinochet offers his people the appearance of democracy by allowing them to vote for his re-election. A small committee for the no vote struggle against popular apathy – until they enlist a youthful advertising executive to stir up the electorate, with hilarious, fascinating results. Free. For information, call 847-543-2623.

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WHERE: Great Lakes Naval Museum, 610 Farragut Ave., Great Lakes WHEN: 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 5 COST & INFO: Learn about ultraviolet light and how it affects museums and you. Simple experiments with UV light, filters and sunscreen help children learn about light. Conduct UV light experiments and take home a UV bead bracelet. All supplies are provided. Free admission and parking. For information, call 847-6883154 ext. 207.

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MYSTERY DINER Restaurant reviews

Exotic tastes await diners at Royal Thai GURNEE – Conveniently located in a strip mall directly across from Six Flags Great America in Gurnee is a restaurant that merits being known as an attraction in its own right – Royal Thai.

My date and I both had a taste for exotic spices and a warm dish on a chilly night.

Upon entering the Thai eatery, my date and I were greeted by music, statues and artwork telling of another land.

Gold laced Buddha-printed wallpaper and exposed pipes in the ceiling blend both Oriental and industrial aesthetics – creating a contemporary, urban feel.

My date and I were quickly seated, and our server was friendly.

While we ventured in for dinner, the restaurant also offers a lunch menu. At the center of the restaurant is a stand-alone bar featuring a variety of beer and wine.

We started with the egg roll appetizer. The rolls were thin and crispy, almost like a spring roll – but fried. The rolls were accompanied by a pineapple, sweet and sour dipping sauce. The addition of pineapple to the sauce kept us dunking for more.

My date ordered the duck combo platter, which included a starter of chicken dumplings and a cucumber salad, homemade rice, chicken pad Thai and finally the curried duck.

The curry included pineapple and the dish was served in generous proportions.

The duck “almost melted in your mouth and the spiciness of the curry complemented the sweet freshness of the pineapple,” my date said.

We both also split a bowl of Tom Yum soup. This soup consists of a hot and sour broth, with mushrooms and Thai herbs.

That, we both agreed, was one of our favorite dishes, and the best bowl of Tom Yum soup we’ve had in a while.

For my entree, I opted for a spicy basil dish with tofu. En-

Royal Thai n Where: 5324

Grand Ave., Gurnee n Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Monday through Thursday; 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; noon to 9 p.m.

Sunday. n Dress code: Casual n Info: Call 847244-2409 or visit www.royalthaigurnee.com.

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Royal Thai is located at 5324 Grand Ave. in Gurnee, directly across from Six Flags Great America.

Royal Thai’s duck combo platter, which includes a starter of chicken dumplings and a cucumber salad, home-made rice, chicken pad Thai and finally the curried duck. trees can include your choice of chicken, bee, pork, shrimp or squid and scallops, as well.

The dish is stir-fried with green pepper, bamboo shoots, young corn, hot pepper sauce and a side of Thai Jasmine rice. Fried brown rice is also available.

My date noted that by ordering a combo platter as he did, you get a succession of exotic cuisine, rather than having to choose just one dish.

The combo menu would be a great pick for someone who

has never tried Thai food because of the variety of dishes and flavors served.

Although we were stuffed, we continued to eat because the flavors were too good to pass up.

In fact, we couldn’t pass trying Royal Thai’s homemade coconut ice cream and Thai custard.

The ice cream offered a nice contrast to the spice of our earlier dishes, and the custard was reminiscent of a tres leches cake, but with its

Royal Thai’s spicy basil entree with tofu. The dish is stir-fried with green pepper, bamboo shoots, young corn, hot pepper sauce and a side of Thai Jasmine rice. Fried brown rice is also available. own unique taste.

Both desserts were a great end to a wonderful meal.

The Mystery Diner is a newsroom employee at Sub-

urban Life Media. The diner’s identity is not revealed to the restaurant staff before or during the meal. Only positive dining experiences will result in published reviews.

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ONGOING CONSERVATION@HOME, 7 p.m. April 3, The Garlands of Barrington Surround Sound Theater, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. Conservation@ Home, part of the Barrington Area Conservation Trust, discusses how to maintain your own property using conservation practices that benefit the environment. Create a beautiful landscape in your own backyard using native grasses, plants, and shrubs, without pesticides, fertilizers, excessive watering or mowing. Free event. Registration and information: www.barringtonarealibrary.org.

MARIJUANA - WHAT’S THE BIG DEAL?, 7 p.m. April 3, Barrington Park District Barrington Room, 235 Lions Pkwy, Barrington. Andrea Barthwell, MD, FASAM, is returning to Barrington to discuss the very real and damaging consequences of adolescent marijuana use. Barrington LEADs and the Ela Coalition are hosting this evening event to help parents and community members learn more about the new medical marijuana laws and why marijuana is different today. Dr. Barthwell will address how marijuana impacts a teen’s academic and extracurricular performance and motivation, and will offer tools and strategies for helping teens make healthy choices. Information: www. barringonleads.org.

BOOK PAGE POETRY, 3:30 p.m. April 4, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main Street, Wauconda. Teens can come to the library to craft unique works of art with actual book pages.

By doodling on the pages, you will create your own poems using the existing words. Information: 847-5266225 or www.wauclib.org.

FUN FAIR FUNDRAISER, 4 p.m. April 4, Prairie Crossing Charter School, 1531 Jones Point Road, Grayslake.

The 8th grade class event to raise funds for a Freedom Shrine – a National Exchange Club program that provides many of our great nation’s documents of freedom on laminated plaques to be displayed in the school building. Games, music, singing, dancing, face-painting, hair-braiding and concessions. Open to the public.

Unlimited game wristbands are $20, or buy individual tickets. Information: prairiecrossingcharterschool.org.

LAUGH YOUR WAY TO WELLNESS, 7 p.m. April 4, College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake.

Free performance by humorist and former “Saturday Night Live” writer Izzy Gesell. No tickets are necessary.

Information: 847-543-WELL STUDENT DIRECTED ONE ACT PLAYS, 7 p.m. April 4, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. April 5, Viking Middle School, 4460 Old Grand Ave, Gurnee. Viking Drama will peform three student-directed one act plays: “The Snow Show,” “After Math” and “This is a Test.” Cost: $6

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ROBOTICS FUN FOR FAMILIES WHERE: Barrington Area Library, 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington WHEN: 11 a.m. Saturday, April 5 COST & INFO: Barrington-based Paradise Robotics President Kathy Moseler will lead an interactive workshop overviewing the latest in robotics trends. Free. Call the library at 847-382-1300 for information. for general public, $4 for seniors and students.

EASTER BUNNY BREAKFAST, 9 a.m.

April 5, Lakes Community High School-IL, 1600 Eagle Way, Lake Villa. Sponsored by the Class of 2017 Student Council at Lakes Community High School. Pancake and sausage breakfast, Easter egg hunt, pictures with the Easter Bunny and more.

Cost: $4-$6. Information: www. lakeseagles.com.

PIECEMAKERS QUILTING MINISTRY, 9 a.m. April 5, St. Peter United Church of Christ, 47 Church Street, Lake Zurich. All quilters welcome. Bring your projects, your materials, your tools, and join us as we create items for those in need. Beginners welcome. Information: 847-540-6442, scmatz@earthlink.net or www. stpeterlz.org.

BUSINESS & COMMUNITY SHOWCASE, 9 a.m. April 5, Lake Zurich High School, 300 Church Road, Lake Zurich. Connect with local business owners to begin brainstorming for your next project or to offer suggestions and insights on what products or services you might want offered in the area Information: lzacc.com/2014-business-community-showcase.

MEN’S DAY OF RENEWAL, 10 a.m.

April 5, Gathering III, 2515 Palatine Road, Inverness. Be encouraged, stimulated, challenged and inspired.

Guest speakers will be Bob Thomas, Supreme Court Judge in the state of Illinois, and a graduate of Notre Dame and former placekicker for the Chicago Bears and Fr. Terry Keehan, pastor of Holy Family in Inverness.

Hot lunch will be provided as well as a continental breakfast served at 9:30 am. Admission is free. Registration and information: www.knights11981. com or 847-496-0051.

LOVE INC OF LAKE COUNTY AFTERNOON TEA AND VENDOR SHOW, 11 a.m. April 5, Bethel Lutheran Church, 5110 N. Grand Ave., Gurnee. Come enjoy time out while helping others in Lake County. Vendors include: Premier Design, Steeped Tea, Mary Kay, Pampered Chef, Tastefully delicious, Napoleona tea co., Sarah Blaine and more. Registation: www.loveinclakecounty.org or 847-731-0526.

Information: 847-648-8308.

SUNDAY SAMPLER: CHICAGO DANCE CRASH, 2 p.m. April 6, Round Lake Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. Chicago Dance Crash dazzles with its athleticism and originality. Fusing acrobatics with ballet, hip hop, classical and contemporary dance. Free event. Information: www. rlalibrary.org.

FOCUS ON VISION: RESOURCES FOR SENIORS WITH LOW VISION, 1:30 p.m. April 8, The Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. Experience assistive tools

and technologies firsthand, such as portable magnification reading devices, talking watches and clocks, lighting, stationery and writing aids and large button phones. Free.

Information: www.chicagolighthouse. org/north.

MID-WEEK LENTEN SERVICE & MEAL, 5:45 p.m. April 9, New Life Lutheran Church, 910 S. Old Rand Road, Lake Zurich. Mid-week services at 6:30 p.m. will follow the theme “Body of Christ.” Prior to the service, a meal will be served at 5:45 p.m.

Information: 847-438-5018 or visit. newlife-wels.org.

SOUP N’ SPIRIT AND THE EASTER GARDEN, 6:15 p.m. April 9, St. Peter United Church of Christ, 47 Church Street, Lake Zurich. Bring the whole family for a soup supper. At 6:45 p.m. the children will gather for their Lenten Study “The Easter Garden.” Adults will gather for their Lenten Study “God Is Closer Than You Think” by John Ortberg. Everyone is welcome.

Information: 847-438-6441 or www. stpeterlz.org.

OPEN JAM & LIVE MUSIC, 8 p.m. April 9, Tracks on Grand, 151 East Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Hosted by Gary White and the United States Blues Band. No cover, musicians just bring instruments. Full sound system, amps, drum set and mics provided for by the host band. Information: www. gdwhite.com.

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Education

PROMOTER / RECRUITER needed in McHenry County / Lake County area.

Prior business ownership experience or sales experience a plus.

First year potential $75,000.

608-285-2442

Badminton set Set has net, birdies & 4 rackets, in carrying case. Asking $25.

Call 815-575-2084.

FISHING POLE - Johnny Walker telescopic fishing pole. Full length goes to 16 ft. Asking $20.

Call 815-575-2084 Men's Golf Clubs Includes 13 clubs, 4 wood club covers, bag & umbrella. Older set Asking $30. Call 815-575-2084

Sports Appeal - 2 White Sox Shirts, Sixe 2X & 3X, 2X new w/ tags $30; Chicago Bulls Jacket – 2X, 3/4 length NBA Eastern, Leather Arms, Full Logo Bulls Back - $100; Sox Series 2005, Size 3X, 3/4 length World Series Champs $125 Genuine Mdse. Logo Excellent Condition - $230 for all 847-207-9427 afternoons

Girls 18 Speed Roadmaster Sport Bicycle. Like New. $75 o/b/o. Call Pat. 847-404-8311.

Education

TEACHER / SUBSTITUTES Some college required.

Private preschool in Libertyville.

Young At Heart Center Call 847-367-6110 Buying? Selling?

Renting? Hiring?

To place an ad, call 877-264-2527 Barrington Suburban Life

PartyLite Candle Houses 15 to choose from. Will sell individually for $7.50 - $15 each, or all 15 for $125. If interested Call 815-575-2084

Dining Room Ranch Oak Buffet server, top opens and extends with slate top inside to sit hot dishes on.

Two storage shelves behind doors.

Size: 33"H X 18"D X 40" L $150 815-404-3399 Table oak with extension leaf, 4 chairs and china hutch / buffet excellent condition. $375.

815-900-1807

Customer Service

Great Place to Work Snap-on Tools sales and contact center, through Volt Workforce Solutions, is seeking full-time

Customer Care Sales Support Representatives These full-time positions are M-F for the shift covering 11am7:30pm. We are seeking both English and French (Canadian) bilingual. This role is responsible for providing sales support and taking client orders received via inbound phone calls & emails.

Multi-tasking is essential in this fun, fast paced environment.

Interested in joining our team?

Email your resume to: cccrecruitment@snapon.com If you emailed us last week, please re-email your resume.

TEACHER AIDE

TV - Sony Wega color television.

26" screen. No remote. Asking $25.

Call 815-575-2084.

MIRRORS - One pair of power heated mirrors for a Dodge truck, Will fit on Dodge Trucks years 2004 - 2009. They are brand new & still in the box. $65.

Call 815-575-2084.

Publisher's Notice: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation of discrimination." Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law.

Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD tollfree at 1-800-669-9777. The tollfree telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

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Social Services

YOUTH CARE WORKER aka MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST Allendale Association a Child Welfare, Mental Health and Special Education facility currently has full time rotating second shift positions for Youth Care Workers aka Mental Health Specialists at our Lake Villa IL, North Chicago IL, and Benet Lake WI, to work actively with high end “at risk� children & adolescents ages 7 to 21 years of age within our Residential Units. Ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or related Human Service field, or 5 years of related equivalent social service experience, Per DCFS regulations, must have valid driver's license w/good driving record and be at least 21 years of age. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and an education assistance program.

Please visit www.allendale4kids.org to download application and send with a copy of your resume to:

ALLENDALE ASSOCIATION Attn: HR Dept, P.O. Box 1088, Lake Villa, IL 60046 Fax: 847-356-0290 AA/EEO

Allendale Association, a Child Welfare, Mental Health and Special Education facility, has full-time Teacher Aide positions available within our high end Special Education School on our Lake Villa, IL campus. Ideal candidate will have an Associates Degree and Paraprofessional Certificate with one year related experience preferred. Per DCFS regulations, must have valid driver's license w/ good driving record and be at least 21 years of age. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefit package as well as a generous tuition assistance plan.

Please visit www.allendale4kids.org to download application and send with a copy of your resume to:

ALLENDALE ASSOCIATION Attn: HR Dept, P.O. Box 1088, Lake Villa, IL 60046 Fax: 847-356-0290 AA/EEO

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Ice House Mall & Village Shops

Visits with the Bunny April 12, 18, 19 1:00 to 3:00pm

Easter Bunny Breakfast April 12th 9-11am Children $13 & Adults $15

Egg Hunt Toosties Shoes April 11-12 noon to 5:30 in the store

Easter Brunch Sunday, April 20th SEATINGS: 10am to 2pm Children (10 & Under) $14.95 Adults $29.95

Call for Reservations Chessie’s Restaurant 847-382-5020

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