Community Corner
Grab & Go Kids Planner: Jungle Book at Cutting Hall and More
Here are a few suggestions for some fun things to do with your kids this weekend.
We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try with your children. Look for the kids' planner each Wednesday. And, you can help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips-just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our suggestions, let us know. We want to hear from you.
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Where / When : Gymnasium, Building M; Saturday, Feb. 19 and 20 at 9 a.m.
Why Go?: Stars of Tomorrow Basketball Tournament
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Pricing: $5 for adults; $3 for students and senior citizens; free for kids 12 and under
Where / When: ; Saturday, Feb. 19 at 10:30 a.m.
Why Go? You won't want to miss this show for children presented by the Palatine Park District and Theaterworks.
Pricing: $5 per person, all ages
Where / When: , Feb. 18, 6 - 9 p.m.; Feb. 19, 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Feb. 20, 12:30 - 3 p.m.
Why Go?: Books, cds, dvds and tapes for sale. Proceeds benefit the Palatine Library.
Pricing: Free
- New Shanghai Circus
Where / When: Adlai E. Stevenson High School, 1 Stevenson Drive, Lincolnshire; Sunday, Feb. 20, 2 - 4 p.m.
Why Go?: Jugglers, acrobats, contortionists, knife throwers and bicyclists. See amazing athletes perform breathtaking feats that defy gravity and stretch the limits of human ability. More than 2,000 years of Chinese circus traditions come together with spectacular flair.
Pricing: $15
Where / When: James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at the College of Lake County - Grayslake Campus, 19351 W Washington Street. School day performances are on Wednesday, Feb. 16 at 9:30 a.m. and Thursday, Feb. 17 at 9:30 and 11:45 a.m. Public performances are on Thursday and Friday, Feb. 17 and 18 at 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 19 and 20 at 2 and 6 p.m.
Why Go?: Experience the talents of the Christian Youth Theater students, ages 4 - 18, as they bring to life the popular Disney Channel show. Fun songs, incredible dance moves, amazing entertainment for the whole family.
Pricing: $12 for adults, $9 for children 2 - 17 and seniors if purchased in advance. $14 for adults, $11 for children 2 - 17 and seniors if purchased at the door. Special pricing is available for school groups.
- Sports Performance Volleyball: Presidents' Day Challenge
Where / When: Lake County Fair Association, 1060 E Peterson Rd., Grayslake; Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 19 and 20 from 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Why Go?: Volleyball tournament, open to all
Pricing: $5 for adults; $3 for seniors and students; free for kids 12 and under
Where/When: ; Friday, Feb. 18; 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Why Go: Swim, check out the playmaze, play basketball, climb the climbing wall. All families are welcome.
Pricing: Free for YMCA members; $20 per family for non-members
