Family Service Center (FSC)

[FAN] Modeling Matters: What Parents Need to Know (and Do) to Decrease Stress, Worry, and Anxiety
2023-10-23 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Central School, 620 Greenwood Ave, Glencoe, IL, 60022
Monday, October 23, 2023, 7:00 PM, Modeling Matters: What Parents Need to Know (and Do) to Decrease Stress, Worry, and Anxiety, Central School, Misner Auditorium, 620 Greenwood Ave., Glencoe, IL 60022.
Anxiety and worry are normal and expected parts of learning and growing, but when children and teens face
challenges cognitively, socially, or emotionally, anxiety can step in and take over. Anxiety can be overwhelming
and rigid, but it’s also based on predictable patterns that can be shifted once we learn how it operates.
Based on current research and over 30 years of clinical experience, Lynn Lyons, LICSW presents a strategic
approach based on skill-building, with prevention the preferred path. The goal? Using creativity, connection, and
energy, parents will learn how to increase their child’s flexibility, support the tolerance of uncertainty, and
emotionally and preventatively equip themselves and those they love as we all move forward.
Ms. Lyons travels internationally as a speaker and trainer on the subject of anxiety, its role in families, and the
need for a preventative approach at home and in schools. She is a sought-after expert, appearing in the New
York Times, Time, NPR, Psychology Today, Good Morning America, and other media outlets. Ms. Lyons is a
featured expert in the documentary Anxious Nation.
With a special interest in breaking the generational cycle of worry in families, Ms. Lyons is the author/coauthor
of several books and articles on anxiety, including Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents: 7 Ways to Stop the Worry
Cycle and Raise Courageous & Independent Children, and the companion book for kids, Playing with Anxiety:
Casey’s Guide for Teens and Kids. Her latest book for adults and teenagers, The Anxiety Audit: 7 Sneaky Ways
Anxiety Takes Hold and How to Escape Them, was released in 2022.
Ms. Lyons is the co-host of the popular podcast Flusterclux.
This event is suitable for youth 12+. It will not be recorded or live streamed.

[NEW TRIER TOWNSHIP] FallFest Community Wellness Fair
2023-10-21 10:00 - 13:00 | North Shore Senior Center, 161 Northfield Road, Northfield, 60093, United States
Stop in at the North Shore Senior Center on Saturday October 21 from 10am to 1pm for a free, all-ages wellness event featuring interactive exhibits and fitness activities, a vaccination clinic, health and wellness screenings, career resources, hands-on safety activities and information, and some fun seasonal surprises!
For more information visit www.nssc.org or contact Debra Mell at 847.784.6037 or dmell@nssc.org.

STUFF the BUS!
2023-10-16 - 2023-10-20
Beginning Monday, October 16 to Friday, October 20, the students of District 34 and District 30, are coming together in conjunction with Character Counts! Week to collect food items for donations to the Northfield Township Food Pantry (2550 Waukegan Rd Suite 100, Glenview, IL 60025). Collection boxes will be located at each school. Families may also choose to deliver food or check/cash donations directly to the pantry.
Stuff the Bus collection night on will be on Wednesday, October 18. Parents, students and community members can visit us along our route and help us Stuff the Bus for the food pantry and donate new and like-new winter coats, hats, scarves, mittens and gloves for the Glenview Community Winter Wear Drive!
What Should We Give?
The Northfield Township Food Pantry has received tremendous community support meeting the needs of our residents. Unfortunately, there are still significant challenges simply sourcing enough food in appropriate household sizes.
Some of the most important items that are difficult to stock in sufficient numbers are canned proteins such as tuna, chicken, salmon, beef stew, pasta with meat i.e. SpaghettiOs, and beans; soup; rice and pasta mixes and shelf-stable potatoes.

[FAN] Lucky Me: A Memoir of Changing the Odds
2023-10-13 19:00 | Evanston Township High School Auditorium, 1600 Dodge Ave, Evanston, IL, 60201
Friday, October 13, 2023, 7:00 PM, Lucky Me: A Memoir of Changing the Odds, Evanston Township High School Auditorium, 1600 Dodge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201. Interviewer: Kevin Warren. BONUS BOOK GIVEAWAY of Lucky Me at the event, while supplies last. No registration required.
“The minute I met Rich, I knew he was different … [He] helped me find my strength. Rich’s superpower isunderstanding what people truly need. So when you flip these pages and witness the kind of pain we feltgrowing up, don’t flinch. Hard truths make us stronger.”—LeBron James, from the Foreword to Lucky Me.
Super-agent Rich Paul is the CEO and founder of Klutch Sports Group, one of the most influential and culturally relevant sports agencies in the world. His roster is comprised of a who’s who of professional athletes. He has been both incredibly successful and profoundly disruptive to the world of professional sports. There’s a story about Paul that everyone knows: A twenty-one-year-old kid from Cleveland who sells sports jerseys out of his car meets a high school basketball phenom named LeBron James at an airport—the two become friends and forge a decades-long partnership that reinvents the business of sports. That random meeting might seem like the lucky break that changed Paul’s life. But a moment of good fortune means nothing without the struggle that gets you there and the lessons you carry with you to the other side.
Lucky Me: A Memoir of Changing the Odds is a memoir of an extraordinary journey told in Paul’s blunt, philosophical style. How did Paul grow into an individual capable of changing an American institution like the NBA? How did he become so disruptive to traditional power structures that the NCAA tried to bar his entry to the league by implementing a rule requiring that agents have college degrees, which many dubbed the “Rich Paul Rule?” Lucky Me starts by charting how Rich became a gambler at an early age—his fast mind and gift for finding an edge made him a devastating dice roller who could hold his own with grown men, win big, and walk away alive. Shooting dice wasn’t just a pastime; it was a way to earn money for his family as his mother struggled under the weight of drug addiction. Paul dreamed of becoming a star athlete, but the streets were where he
thrived, building a lucrative enterprise on shaky ground. When he found himself at a dangerous crossroads, he summoned the teachings of his past to create a different future.
Mr. Paul will be in conversation with Kevin Warren, President and CEO of the Chicago Bears, the first Black President and CEO in Club history and the first President and CEO hired from outside the organization. A veteran executive of 21 years in the NFL, Warren joined the Bears after spending the last three years as Commissioner of the Big Ten Conference.
This event is suitable for youth 12+. It will be recorded but not live streamed and will be available on FAN’s website and YouTube channel.

[FAN] Eight Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success
2023-10-11 19:00 | North Shore Country Day School, 310 Green Bay Rd, Winnetka, 60093, United States
Wednesday, October 11, 2023, 7:00 PM, Eight Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success, North Shore
Country Day School, 310 Green Bay Rd., Winnetka, IL 60093. Interviewer: Caitlin McLennan. BONUS BOOK
GIVEAWAY of Eight Setbacks at the event, while supplies last. Books sale and signing, too. No registration
required.
Every child messes up, sometimes in ways that seem sure to wreck their futures: a bad report card, poor
sportsmanship, underaged drinking. These are tough moments for parent and child alike, often complicated by
the fear that the misstep is also an indictment of our parenting. But what each of these “fails” has in common for
our kids is the precious silver lining of a chance for character building and developing more grit—if we help them
process their mistake well.
An invaluable playbook for anxious parents everywhere, Eight Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success by
parenting expert Michelle Icard (FAN ’22), offers specific and unexpected advice about what to say, what not to
say, and what to do to help children in eight categories of tense situations. Distilled from Icard’s decades of
experience working with tweens, teenagers, and families, she underscores that there is always a chance for a
child gain new and stronger decision-making skills, and for the parent-child relationship to strengthen.
Icard is the author of Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen (2021) and Middle School Makeover (2014). She has a
degree in education and has worked with parents, children, and teachers for more than 20 years. A writer for
the Today show parenting team, NBC News Learn, CNN Science and Wellness, and the Washington Post, Icard’s
work has also been featured in the Chicago Tribune, Christian Science Monitor, Redbook, Time, and People.
Icard will be in conversation with Caitlin McLennan, Assistant Head of Lower School at North Shore Country Day
in Winnetka, IL. McLennan is involved in all aspects of the lower school, including recruitment and retention of
faculty, daily operations of the school, admissions work, professional development for faculty, and curriculum
analysis and development.
This event is suitable for youth 12+. It will be recorded but not live streamed and will be available on FAN’s website
and YouTube channel.

[FAN] Eight Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success
2023-10-10 19:00 | Gorton Center, 400 E. Illinois Rd.,, Lake Forest, IL, 60045, United States
Tuesday, October 10, 2023, 7:00 PM, Eight Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success, Gorton Center, 400
E. Illinois Rd., Lake Forest, IL 60045. Interviewer: Heidi Stevens. BONUS BOOK GIVEAWAY of Eight Setbacks
at the event, while supplies last. Books sale and signing, too. No registration required.
Every child messes up, sometimes in ways that seem sure to wreck their futures: a bad report card, poor
sportsmanship, underaged drinking. These are tough moments for parent and child alike, often complicated by
the fear that the misstep is also an indictment of our parenting. But what each of these “fails” has in common for
our kids is the precious silver lining of a chance for character building and developing more grit—if we help them
process their mistake well.
An invaluable playbook for anxious parents everywhere, Eight Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success by
parenting expert Michelle Icard (FAN ’22), offers specific and unexpected advice about what to say, what not to
say, and what to do to help children in eight categories of tense situations. Distilled from Icard’s decades of
experience working with tweens, teenagers, and families, she underscores that there is always a chance for a
child gain new and stronger decision-making skills, and for the parent-child relationship to strengthen.
Icard is the author of Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen (2021) and Middle School Makeover (2014). She has a
degree in education and has worked with parents, children, and teachers for more than 20 years. A writer for
the Today show parenting team, NBC News Learn, CNN Science and Wellness, and the Washington Post, Icard’s
work has also been featured in the Chicago Tribune, Christian Science Monitor, Redbook, Time, and People.
Icard will be in conversation with Heidi Stevens, Director of External Affairs for the University of Chicago’s TMW
Center for Early Learning + Public Health. Prior to joining TMW, Stevens worked at the Chicago Tribune for 23
years, where she wrote a daily column called “Balancing Act.” She maintains a weekly nationally syndicated
column. Stevens also serves as a FAN board member.
This event is suitable for youth 12+. It will be recorded but not live streamed and will be available on FAN’s website
and YouTube channel.

Glenview Community Winter Wear Drive
2023-10-09 - 2023-10-19
The Glenview Community Winter Wear Drive, from October 9-19, aims to ensure that local families in need stay warm and comfortable during the cold winter months. They are collecting new and like-new winter coats, hats, scarves, mittens and gloves to provide warmth and comfort to those who need it most.
From October 9-19, drop off donations of new and like-new winter wear at the following locations:

Youth Services (3080 W. Lake Ave.)
GBS Main Lobby (4000 W. Lake Ave.)
Lyon School (1335 Waukegan Rd.)
Attea Middle School (2500 Chestnut Ave.)
Stuff the Bus Event on October 18 throughout Glenview

Check out our Amazon Wishlist, or you can skip the shopping and donate at tinyurl.com/GVWinterWear. Every contribution, coat or cash, big or small, helps us make a difference in the lives of our neighbors. A shopping event for those in need will take place later this fall.
This initiative is made possible through the collaborative efforts of GBS Titans Helping Titans, District 34, Youth Services, the Debra Gelfand Children’s Foundation, and the District 34 PTAs.

[NAMI] Family to Family Support Group
2023-10-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Niles Family Service, 999 Civic Center Dr., Niles, IL, 60714, United States
The NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program is a FREE 8-week course for families and close friends of adults with mental illness. This course is taught by trained teachers who are also family members and know what it is like to have a loved one living with mental illness, such as major depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and other disorders.
Many family members describe this experience as life changing. Join thousands of families, just like yours, who have gained information, understanding, and support.

[FAN] Failures of Forgiveness: What We Get Wrong and How to Do Better
2023-10-05 19:00 | Zoom
Myisha Cherry, Ph.D.
Associate professor of philosophy at the University of California, Riverside and director of the Emotion and Society Lab.
Danté Stewart
Theologian, essayist, cultural critic, and author of Shoutin’ In The Fire: An American Epistle.
Thursday, October 5, 2023, 7:00 PM (on Zoom)
Register: www.bit.ly/CherryFANWebinar
PLUS: After-Hours Event!
Purchase a copy of Failures of Forgiveness from FAN’s partner bookseller The Book Stall to receive a link
to an interactive “After-Hours” event hosted by Prof. Cherry and Mr. Stewart. Details on the Zoom registration form.
Providing new pathways to think about the ways we expect and react to wrongdoing, Prof. Cherry offers in-depth advice and takeaways, including 1) Forgiveness entails forgivers, withholders, and requestors, not just villains and victims; 2) Forgiveness is not an action or a process, but rather a set of moral practices; 3) It can end with relief, release, or reconciliation; and 4) Forgiveness will not save us but changing our relationship with it will get us closer to saving ourselves.

[DEBRA GELFAND CHIRLDREN'S FOUNDATION] Gelfand Gallup
2023-10-01 08:30 - 12:30 | John’s Park, 2101 Central Road, Glenview, IL, United States
NEW RAIN DATE: Join the 2nd Annual Gelfand Gallop Color Dash on Sunday, October 1st at Richard E. John’s Park at 2101 Central Road, Glenview. This fun, family event is a fundraiser that benefits The Debra Gelfand Children’s Foundation. The Gelfand Gallop is a community run where throughout the course participants get covered from head to toe with vibrant colors made from safe, food-grade, biodegradable cornstarch. By the time participants cross the finish line, they will be covered in a brilliant palette of warm and cool hues. Participants can choose to run either One Mile or Two Miles and there is even a 50 yard mini-dash for children ages five and under! Every participant will receive a t-shirt and a “goodie bag”. If there is inclement weather, the Gelfand Gallop will take place on Oct. 1, 2023.
Color Dash 1 will begin at 8:30am with a one or two mile option. Check in will open at 7:45am.
Color Dash 2 will begin at 10:30am with a one or two mile option. Check in will open at 9:45am.
Mini Dash will begin at 8:30am just prior to the start of Color Dash 1. This event is for runners ages 5 and under. There will not be a mini dash option at the 10:30am color dash.
Register by August 31st to guarantee a t-shirt. After Aug. 31st, t-shirts will be first come first served.
T-shirt pickup will be held on Friday Sept 15th from 3:30-6:30 pm at Hoffman School, 2000 Harrison Street, Glenview, IL 60025.

Wilmette Activity Fair
2023-09-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Women’s Club of Wilmette, 930 Greenleaf Ave, Wilmette, 60091, United States
Adults & Teens can learn how to get involved with local nonprofits. Participating organizations include:

Family Service Center
Go Green Wilmette
League of Women Voters
Moms Demand Action New Trier Township
National Charity League
New Trier Township
North Shore Senior Center
North Shore Youth Philanthropy Board
Northwestern Settlement
Our Place of New Trier
Radical Generosity Chicago
Rotary Club of Wilmette
Share Our Spare
Special Gifts Theatre
TEDx Wilmette
The Volunteer Center
The Warming House/Haven
WIND
Woman’s Club of Wilmette

[FAN] Punished for Dreaming: How School Reform Harms Black Children and How We Heal
2023-09-27 19:00 | Zoom
In Punished for Dreaming: How School Reform Harms Black Children and How We Heal, Bettina L. Love, Ph.D. argues forcefully that, with the release of the 1983 report “A Nation at Risk: The Imperative for Educational Reform,” Ronald Reagan’s presidency ushered in a War on Black Children, pathologizing and penalizing them in concert with the War on Drugs. New policies punished schools with policing, closure, and loss of funding in the name of reform, as white savior, egalitarian efforts increasingly allowed private interests to infiltrate the system. These changes implicated children of color, and Black children in particular, as low performing, making it all too easy to turn a blind eye to their disproportionate conviction and incarceration.
Punished for Dreaming: How School Reform Harms Black Children and How We Heal
Bettina L. Love, Ph.D.
William F. Russell Professor at Teachers College, Columbia University and author of We Want to Do More Than Survive.
Ganae McAlpin-Toney
Director of Equity for Evanston Township High School D202 and the facilitator for the second-year induction program.
Wednesday, September 27, 2023, 7:00 PM (on Zoom)
Register: www.bit.ly/LoveFANWebinar
AND: A book giveaway, sponsored by FAN! Details on Zoom registration page.

2nd Annual FSC Pickleball Social
2023-09-22 17:00 - 22:00 | Sky Fitness, 1501 Busch Pkwy., Buffalo Grove, IL, 60089, United States
Join us again, or for the first time on the Pickleball Courts at Sky Fitness to Rally for Mental Health! The 2nd annual Pickleball Social will bring out a philanthropic and competitive spirit, along with lots of laughter and a good work out! Come learn if you are new to Pickleball or play for bragging rights and a chance to win the night’s raffle prizes. In the Kitchen Lounge players and spectators can cool down and enjoy a chance to mingle, grab a snack and a beverage before or after their time on the court. Fun, fitness, and philanthropy made for a great night!
Pickleball flyer 2023
Interested in being an event Sponsor? Pickleball Sponsor or In-kind flyer

[FAN] Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic and What We Can Do About It
2023-09-21 19:00 | New Trier High School, Northfield Campus, Cornog Auditorium, 7 Happ Rd.,, Northfield, 60093, United States
Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic and What We Can Do About It, featuring Jennifer Breheny Wallace and Denise Dubravec.
The event will take place at New Trier High School, Northfield Campus, Cornog Auditorium, 7 Happ Rd., Northfield, IL 60093.
NOTE: First 100 households will receive a free copy of Never Enough. Books will also be on sale. No registration required.
In the ever more competitive race to secure the best possible future, today’s students face unprecedented pressure to succeed. They jam-pack their schedules with AP classes, fill every waking hour with resume-padding activities, and even sabotage relationships with friends to “get ahead.” Family incomes and schedules are stretched to the breaking point by tutoring fees and athletic schedules. Yet this drive to optimize performance has only resulted in skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and even self-harm in America’s highest achieving schools. Parents, educators, and community leaders are facing the same quandary: how can we teach our kids to strive towards excellence without crushing them?

[FAN] Random Acts of Medicine: The Hidden Forces That Sway Doctors, Impact Patients, and Shape Our Health
2023-09-19 19:00 | Zoom
Tuesday, September 19, 2023, 7:00 PM CT
Random Acts of Medicine: The Hidden Forces That Sway Doctors, Impact Patients, and Shape Our Health
featuring Anupam Bapu Jena, MD, Ph.D. and Robert Kolker.
Why do kids born in the summer get diagnosed more often with ADHD and the flu? How are marathons harmful for your health, even when you’re not running? What do surgeons and salesmen have in common? Which annual event made people 30 percent more likely to get COVID-19? As a University of Chicago-trained economist and Harvard medical school professor and doctor, Anupam Bapu Jena, MD, Ph.D. is uniquely equipped to answer these questions.

[MLB GLENVIEW] Rocktember Fest
2023-09-16 18:00 - 23:00 | MLB Glenview, 1948-D Lehigh Road, Glenview, IL, United States
Support FSC along with other local worthy causes while having fun with the men of Making Lives Better of Glenview.
$75 per ticket
Pre-sale $50 through August 15th
Tickets Purchased: https://mlbglenview.org/products/rocktemberfest-2023

[CATCH] Raising Digital Natives
2023-09-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
CATCH LUNCH AND LEARN
Tuesday, September 12 at noon via zoom,
“Raising Digital Natives: Ensuring our Kids Use Technology Responsibly”
Speaker: Brittani Sitar – Addiction Counselor and Mental Health Educator
Register for Zoom link here

Hero Hustle
2023-09-10 08:15 | Hero Hustle Starting Line, 2000 Harrison St, Glenview, 60025, United States
Hero Hustle,a fun, community race organized by theGlenview Sunrise Rotary club!

Join in the fun on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at 8:15 am for a fun run through beautiful Glenview neighborhoods. Sign up for the 1 mile, 5k, or 10k run HERE. This annual event is held to raise funds for our annual community Service projects throughout Glenview, neighboring areas, and other communities in need. FSC has been a long-time benefactor of this awesome annual community event! Sign up today!

Taste of Glenview
2023-09-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Glenview Luxury Imports Car Dealership, 301 Waukegan Road, Glenview, IL, 60025, United States
Join Glenview Sunrise Rotary on Saturday September 9, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at Glenview Luxury Imports!
Light Bites and Live Music will be available. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased HERE.
In partnership with Glenview Firefighters Union #4186.
Featuring local food and drink partners:

Riobamba Latin Kitchen
Greenwood Grill
Jibek Jolu
Culinary Gangster
Joe Donut
Cafe Bar Smetana
Siunik Armenian Grill
Thai Inbox
Valley Lodge
Wildfire
​Plateia Mediterranean Kitchen

Live music, raffle, and more.
Find more information about Taste of Glenview and Glenview Sunrise Rotary at TasteofGlenview.org.
To donate to Rotary Service projects without attending the dinner, see ticket option for “Donation Only” ticket.

2023 District 34 Community Connect Fair
2023-08-09 15:00 - 18:00 | Attea Middle School, 2500 Chestnut Avenue,, Glenview, 60026, United States
Get ready for the 2023-2024 school year by connecting with friends, neighbors, and community resources!
Join us on Wednesday, August 9 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm at Attea Middle School (2500 Chestnut Avenue, Glenview). You can connect with resources, including:

D34 Registration/Residency
D34 Transportation
D34 Food & Nutrition Services
D34 HR: Explore D34 as a great place to work!
D34 Parent Organizations (Gelfand, GEF, PTAs & BPACs)
Health providers with opportunities for back-to-school physicals
Northfield Township (food pantry and emergency services)
Family Service Center (counseling services)
Youth Services of Glenview (counseling/other support services)
North Shore Legal Aid Clinic
Village of Glenview & Glenview Senior Services
Glenview Public Library
Glenview Park District
…and so much more!

FSC Open House
2023-08-05 16:30 - 18:30 | FSC Offices, 191 Waukegan Rd., Suite 206, Northfield, IL, 60093, United States
Come Visit FSC Offices and Meet our Bilingual Spanish Counseling Team!
Stop in any time between 4:30pm to 6:30pm. Bring the whole family!
Enjoy goodies, treats and crafts and visit with FSC staff at their offices in Northfield IL.
Questions? Reach out to us at programa-espanol@familyservicecenter.com
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2023 Annual Kaleidoscope Benefit
2023-05-06 14:00 - 17:30 | Fields Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM Glenview, 2800 Patriot Blvd, Glenview, IL, 60026, United States
FSC’s 2023 Annual Vegas-Styled Night will feature the fun of last year’s event with a Kentucky Derby Day twist! Don’t miss out on the fun.
Get your tickets now, during the early bird pricing and before they are sold out! Mark your calendar.
Consider your hat wearing possibilities until May!

Container Planting Lesson & Lunch [FSC Creative Experience]
2023-04-12 11:00 - 13:00 | James Martin & Associates, Mundelein, IL, United States
Grab a Friend! Spots still Available!
Learn the tricks to creating a beautiful spring container! Order Tickets
Join James Martin Associates to build your own 12” outdoor spring container & learn all about potting and planting for the spring. All plant material and containers will be provided. Once finished, we will enjoy lunch!
$75.00 per person
(5 to 12 guests*)
*Should an event not meet the minimum number of guests required, the event will be cancelled, and your registration fee refunded.

Parenting Through Puberty: Changing Kids in a Changing World
2023-03-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Springman Middle School, 2701 Central Rd, Glenview, United States
Do you wonder how to open the door for conversation with your child, who seems to be changing rapidly — and responding with BIG emotions even more rapidly — who communicates primarily through social media, and who seems to be evolving into someone you aren’t sure you really know?
Do you need help finding ways to approach them so they actually listen? You are not alone.
This presentation is designed to support parents in navigating some of the difficult topics of adolescence, including body changes, emerging sexuality, and increasing peer relationships. Parents will learn concrete strategies to support their child and practice skills to keep communication open.
This program is open to the public and is part of the District 34 ParentConnect Program. D34 ParentConnect is the parent education initiative designed to provide ongoing opportunities for parents to learn and connect throughout the year. It has been a partnership between District 34 and the Family Service Center (FSC) and, new in 2022-2023, look for important parent programs from GNCY!

Charcuterie Board Making Party - Babs Boards
2023-02-02 12:30 - 15:30 | Woodland Dr., 940 Woodland Dr., Glenview, IL, United States
Have you always wanted to learn how to make a salami rose?
Now is your chance!
Babs Boards will teach you this and other Babs Boards tricks to design the perfect board during this charcuterie class!
Each participant will take home a Babs Board, perfect for 2-3 people to enjoy!
This is a hands-on, interactive class and will be a lot of fun.
No need to bring anything – Babs Boards will provide you all of the materials needed to make the perfect charcuterie board to bring home to share with family and friends.

Cake Decorating Party: Creative Experiences - Connect, Inspire, give Hope!
2022-12-15 12:30 - 14:00 | Dunbrook Plaza, 2750 Dundee Rd, Unit 4, Northbrook, United States
We know mental wellness means taking care of your overall health and wellbeing. Social connections, laughter, and creativity are a few ways to do just that, so FSC is offering the following fun and creative opportunities to grab a friend or meet new ones while also making a small donation to FSC. This is a great way to enjoy a night out, learn a new skill, and help support FSC’s efforts in the community.
Learn how to decorate a beautiful cake – bring home your new creation for holiday entertaining! You will be provided with 3 (5″) unfrosted cake layers, frosting, food coloring, piping bags with tips to add borders and details, sprinkles, and a box in which to take it home. Instruction will be provided on great techniques to create a beautiful cake!
$75.00 per person (10 to 14 guests*) Reserve Your Spot!
