Zumba Party Coming To Buehler YMCA

Buehler YMCA will host a three hour Zumba Fitness Party on Feb. 26.

Buehler YMCA, Palatine is hosting a 3 hour Zumba® FITNESS PARTY on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012 from 11 am to 2 pm. This event will showcase the Zumba® instructors from the Buehler YMCA, Foglia, Sage, Lattof and Grayslake locations. "We expect more than 100 participants from our Chicago-Metro YMCA branches as well as the community at large" stated Senior Zumba Instructor Jennifer Peldiak in a press release."It's about dancing, moving and having fun with friends." What is Zumba®?    Zumba® Fitness is the only Latin-inspired dance-fitness program that blends red-hot international music, created by Grammy Award-winning producers, and contagious steps to form a "fitness-party" that is downright addictive. "Imagine a room filled with over 100 people……

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Frugal Family: Deals at Wolff's Flea Market, Buehler YMCA and More

Frugal Family found several deals in the Palatine area.

This column is dedicated to giving you great local deals each week that will help your family’s bottom line. You are a big part of this column. Let us hear about the deals you've seen. Just add them to our comment box. Then come back each week and see what we've uncovered together. Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions: 1. Driving 4 Teens - 786 W. Euclid Rd. Palatine Deal: Silver Teen Driving Program: Save $50 at special price of $445. Available: Unspecified   2. Refresh School of Therapeutic Massage - 444 E. Dundee Rd., Palatine Deal: $25 one hour Swedish Massage by appointment only. Available: Unspecified   3. Wolff's Flea Market - 1775 N. Rand Rd. Palatine Deal: Kids wearing customes get in free and trick-or-…

Salt Creek Craft Fair and More This Weekend

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Looking for something fun to do this weekend? We've got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check out our picks for activities to hit and new places to explore this weekend.   1. Salt Creek Rural Park District Craft Fair Where / When: Salt Creek Sports Center, 647 S. Consumers Ave.; 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Friday, September 16. Why Go?: Browse and shop for unique, hand-made items at this craft fair sponsored by the Salt Creek Park District. Pricing: Free admission.   2. Rotary Oktoberfest 2011 Where / When: Firemen's Memorial Parking Lot, Brockway and Slade Streets in downtown Palatine; 4 - 12 p.m., Friday, September 16; 12 p.m. - 12 a.m., Saturday, September 17 and 12 - 6 p.m., Sunday, September 18. Why Go?: German food and …

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Ferris Bueller's Day Off at Cutting Hall and More

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Looking for something fun to do this weekend? We've got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check out our picks for activities to hit and new places to explore this weekend. 1. Blue Whiskey Cinema Presents Ferris Bueller's Day Off Where / When: Cutting Hall; 8 - 10 p.m., Saturday, September 3. Why Go?: See Ferris Bueller's Day Off on a big screen during this special screening. Beverages, popcorn and candy will be available for purchase. Pricing: $4 per person.   2. Ghost Walk of Palatine Where / When: Durty Nellie's Pub; 7 - 9 p.m.; Sunday, September 4. Why Go?:  Walk through downtown Palatine and visit areas that are considered to be haunted. The walk will begin with a short presentation at Durty Nellie's Pub. Proceeds …

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County Fair At Whole Foods Saturday

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Looking for something fun to do this weekend? We've got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check out our picks for activities to hit and new places to explore this weekend.   1. Little City Book Fair Where / When: Harper College Gymnasium; 5 - 10 p.m., Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 19, 20 and 21. Why Go?: Shop for new and gently used books, cds, dvds, comic books and vinyl records. All proceeds will go to the Little City Foundation to support local disabled children and adults. Click here for more information.   Pricing: Prices vary   2. County Fair Where / When: Whole Foods Market, 1331 N. Rand Rd.; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 20 Why Go? Celebrate the start of harvest season! See all things country including…

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Get Out: Live Music at Lamplighter, St. Theresa 5K and More

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Looking for something fun to do this weekend? We've got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check out our picks for activities to hit and new places to explore this weekend.    1. Themed Family Night at Buehler Y Where / When: Buehler Y, 1400 W. Northwest Hwy., Palatine; 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., Friday, May 20. Why Go?: Bring the whole family to the Y for free. Parents and/or guardians must stay with their children at all times. Please register in advance. Pricing: Free for everyone   2. Rock n' Roll Breast Cancer Fundraiser Where / When: Durty Nellie's Pub, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine; 5 - 10 p.m., Sunday, May 22. Why Go?: Listen to great live music by the bands Abstract Reality and Generation. Enter to win great raffle …

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Grab & Go Kids Planner: Kite Flying, Baby Llama and More

Here is our weekly list of suggestions for fun things to do with your kids this weekend.

Here's our weekly list of kid-friendly activities and new places to try with your children. Help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips by just adding them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our suggestions, let us know. We want to hear from you. Grab your kids and go have some fun. Family Best Bets of the Week Where / When: Palatine Public Library; 12:15 - 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 29; 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 30. Why Go?: Baby Llama, from the book Llama Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney, hosts storytime and a craft program to kick off Children's Book Week. Bring your camera and take your kids' picture with Baby Llama. Pricing: Free   Where / When: Buehler Y,1400 W. Northwest Hwy., Palatine; 6:30 p.m. - 9 p…

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Grab & Go Kids Planner: Jaycees Easter Egg Hunt, Healthy Kids Day at Buehler and More

Here are this week's suggestions for something fun to do with your kids this weekend.

Here's our weekly list of kid-friendly activities and new places to try with your children. Help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips by just adding them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our suggestions, let us know. We want to hear from you. Grab your kids and go have some fun. Family Best Bets of the Week Where / When: Towne Square, 150 W. Palatine Rd., Palatine; 9:30 a.m.; Saturday, April 16. Why Go?: 3,500 eggs, some with prizes from local merchants, four different age groups of kids up to age 9. Pictures can be taken with the Easter Bunny for a $2 sitting fee. Pricing: Free egg hunt   Where / When: Buehler Y,1400 W. Northwest Hwy., Palatine; 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m., Friday, April 15. Why Go?: Bring the whole…

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Grab & Go Kids Planner: Puppet Show, Classic Karate Championship

Here are our suggestions for some fun things to do with your kids this weekend.

Here's our weekly list of kid-friendly activities and new places to try with your children. Help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips by just adding them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our suggestions, let us know. We want to hear from you. Grab your kids and go have some fun. Family Best Bets of the Week Where / When:   Palatine Public Library; 10 - 10:30 a.m.; Friday, March 25. Why Go?: Enjoy a puppet show by the Palatine Puppet Players, meet and greet the puppets after the show. Pricing: Free Where / When: Palatine High School; 10 a.m., Saturday, March 26. Why Go?: Celebrate spring with high school baseball games and cheer on the Pirates. Pricing: Free  Where / When: Palatine Public Library, Freeman …

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Grab & Go Kids Planner: Princess and the Pea at Knupper and More

Here is this week's list of suggestions for some fun things to do with your kids this weekend.

Here's our weekly list of kid-friendly activities and new places to try with your children. Help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips by just adding them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our suggestions, let us know. We want to hear from you. Grab your kids and go have some fun. Family Best Bets of the Week Where / When:  Waters Edge Waldorf School, 150 W. Bonner Rd., Wauconda; 12 - 2 p.m., Friday, March 18. Why Go?: Parents and children ages 2 - 5 are invited to experience a busy morning baking homemade bread, playing, participating in circle time, having a snack and watching a puppet show. Parents will tour the school, talk to other parents and learn about a Waldorf education. Pricing: Free Where / When: …

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