February
3rd - The Chicago Public Library's Northtown branch, 6435 N. California Avenue, offers a French Language Table discussion beginning at 3:30 PM. Improve your French conversational skills in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. Participation is free, but interested parties will be required to take a French aptitude test to determine their level of fluency. Contact the library at (312) 744-2292 for more information.
4th - Westfield Old Orchard will be adorned with larger-than-life ice sculptures. Against these beautiful and unique Valentine's Day backdrops shoppers can pose...or perhaps propose. Send your photos with the sculptures for the chance to win a $100 gift card.
5th - L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge, 7110 N. Lincoln, is offering one free appetizer per party of four who comes to dine after the 5:30 kick-off. Reservations recommended. Visit www.lwoodsrestaurant.com or call (847) 677-7110.
6th - Michaels, 7055 N. Central in Skokie, will hold a Wilton Basics class in cake decorating. The cost is $27 plus the cost of supplies. Call (847) 410-0280. See the full calendar at www.michaels.com.
10th - Teen Valentine's Day Dance at the Gompers Park field house, 4222 W. Foster Avenue, from 7:00 until 9:00 PM. Call (773) 685-3270 for detailed information.
11th - Musicorps concert performance at the North Park Village Nature Center, 5801 N. Pulaski Road, from 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM. Join members of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago for a free educational and interactive performance. Recommended for ages 5+. Call (312) 744-3472 for more information.
12th - The Irish-American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox, will host a Valentine's Day Hooley event from 4:00 until 9:00 PM. Admission is $12 for one ticket; $20 for two tickets. The gala includes light refreshments, games and mixers, live music by Gerry Haughey and Teresa Shine, dancing, and a cash bar. One drink is included with ticket purchase. Contact (773) 282-7035 x. 10 to purchase tickets, or just buy them at the door.
17th - The Old Town School of Folk Music presents a square dance with live music from the Volo Bogtrotters as part of its Global Dance Party series. The event takes place at the Szold Music & Dance Hall, 4545 N. Lincoln Avenue, starting at 8:30 PM. Tickets are $10. Phone the box office (773) 728-6000 or visit www.oldtownschool.org for more info.
21st - Whole Foods, 6020 N. Cicero, celebrates its 5-year anniversary. Come celebrate with us from 4:00 until 7:00 PM for a Mardi Gras-themed bash including mask and cupcake making for the kids, store-wide free samples, live music, and a celebratory cake-cutting from our guest of honor, Alderman Margaret Laurino.
21st - Online registration for the Spring program at Sauganash Park, 5861 N. Kostner, will commence at 9:00 AM. An account must be created prior to registration. Walk-in registration begins on the 25th at the park. Visit www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks/Sauganash-Park/.
23rd - Northeastern Illinois University, 5500 N. St. Louis, presents its Presidential Lecture Series featuring musicologist Dr. Alan Walker who will be discussing the works of Franz Liszt. The event takes place at 7:00 PM in the Fine Arts Recital Hall. Free and open to the public.
24th through 26th - Lincolnwood Town Center Mall, 3333 West Touhy Avenue, is hosting a Creative Arts & Crafts Show. To inquire regarding participation as a craft vendor, call (847) 895-3710.
28th - Please join Beat 1711's CAPS meeting, 7:00 until 8:00 PM, at North Park Village, 5801 N. Pulaski (in the field house directly across from the Gymnastics Center). Our 17th District officers are there to convey crime statistics and happenings in our area. They are also there to listen to your concerns. Please help them and our community with your awareness.
Ongoing Restaurant Deals and Events:
L. Woods Restaurant is actively registering new cardholders to its Frequent Diner rewards program. $25 to join and it pays for itself within three visits to any Lettuce Entertain You venue. No renewal fee, either. Earn points every time you dine, receive coupons, and qualify for exclusive promotions. Tell them that Kathy Bedrio sent you!
Kids eat free from the children's menu on Mondays at Mia Figlia, 5304 W. Devon.
Trivia Night at Moher's Public House, 5310 W. Devon, every Thursday from 8:30 until 10:30 pm. Stop by for some fun and both Irish and American fare. View the complete menu at www.moherschicago.webs.com.
Irish-American Heritage Center hosts a Golden Diner Program for seniors age 60+. The program will take place Tuesdays through Saturdays from 12:30 until 2:00 pm. A suggested donation of $1.50 is appreciated. This program will continue through December. Stop by for hot lunch and warm conversation.
3rd - The Chicago Public Library's Northtown branch, 6435 N. California Avenue, offers a French Language Table discussion beginning at 3:30 PM. Improve your French conversational skills in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. Participation is free, but interested parties will be required to take a French aptitude test to determine their level of fluency. Contact the library at (312) 744-2292 for more information.
4th - Westfield Old Orchard will be adorned with larger-than-life ice sculptures. Against these beautiful and unique Valentine's Day backdrops shoppers can pose...or perhaps propose. Send your photos with the sculptures for the chance to win a $100 gift card.
5th - L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge, 7110 N. Lincoln, is offering one free appetizer per party of four who comes to dine after the 5:30 kick-off. Reservations recommended. Visit www.lwoodsrestaurant.com or call (847) 677-7110.
6th - Michaels, 7055 N. Central in Skokie, will hold a Wilton Basics class in cake decorating. The cost is $27 plus the cost of supplies. Call (847) 410-0280. See the full calendar at www.michaels.com.
10th - Teen Valentine's Day Dance at the Gompers Park field house, 4222 W. Foster Avenue, from 7:00 until 9:00 PM. Call (773) 685-3270 for detailed information.
11th - Musicorps concert performance at the North Park Village Nature Center, 5801 N. Pulaski Road, from 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM. Join members of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago for a free educational and interactive performance. Recommended for ages 5+. Call (312) 744-3472 for more information.
12th - The Irish-American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox, will host a Valentine's Day Hooley event from 4:00 until 9:00 PM. Admission is $12 for one ticket; $20 for two tickets. The gala includes light refreshments, games and mixers, live music by Gerry Haughey and Teresa Shine, dancing, and a cash bar. One drink is included with ticket purchase. Contact (773) 282-7035 x. 10 to purchase tickets, or just buy them at the door.
17th - The Old Town School of Folk Music presents a square dance with live music from the Volo Bogtrotters as part of its Global Dance Party series. The event takes place at the Szold Music & Dance Hall, 4545 N. Lincoln Avenue, starting at 8:30 PM. Tickets are $10. Phone the box office (773) 728-6000 or visit www.oldtownschool.org for more info.
21st - Whole Foods, 6020 N. Cicero, celebrates its 5-year anniversary. Come celebrate with us from 4:00 until 7:00 PM for a Mardi Gras-themed bash including mask and cupcake making for the kids, store-wide free samples, live music, and a celebratory cake-cutting from our guest of honor, Alderman Margaret Laurino.
21st - Online registration for the Spring program at Sauganash Park, 5861 N. Kostner, will commence at 9:00 AM. An account must be created prior to registration. Walk-in registration begins on the 25th at the park. Visit www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks/Sauganash-Park/.
23rd - Northeastern Illinois University, 5500 N. St. Louis, presents its Presidential Lecture Series featuring musicologist Dr. Alan Walker who will be discussing the works of Franz Liszt. The event takes place at 7:00 PM in the Fine Arts Recital Hall. Free and open to the public.
24th through 26th - Lincolnwood Town Center Mall, 3333 West Touhy Avenue, is hosting a Creative Arts & Crafts Show. To inquire regarding participation as a craft vendor, call (847) 895-3710.
28th - Please join Beat 1711's CAPS meeting, 7:00 until 8:00 PM, at North Park Village, 5801 N. Pulaski (in the field house directly across from the Gymnastics Center). Our 17th District officers are there to convey crime statistics and happenings in our area. They are also there to listen to your concerns. Please help them and our community with your awareness.
Ongoing Restaurant Deals and Events:
L. Woods Restaurant is actively registering new cardholders to its Frequent Diner rewards program. $25 to join and it pays for itself within three visits to any Lettuce Entertain You venue. No renewal fee, either. Earn points every time you dine, receive coupons, and qualify for exclusive promotions. Tell them that Kathy Bedrio sent you!
Kids eat free from the children's menu on Mondays at Mia Figlia, 5304 W. Devon.
Trivia Night at Moher's Public House, 5310 W. Devon, every Thursday from 8:30 until 10:30 pm. Stop by for some fun and both Irish and American fare. View the complete menu at www.moherschicago.webs.com.
Irish-American Heritage Center hosts a Golden Diner Program for seniors age 60+. The program will take place Tuesdays through Saturdays from 12:30 until 2:00 pm. A suggested donation of $1.50 is appreciated. This program will continue through December. Stop by for hot lunch and warm conversation.
