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1) New Trier Jazz Fest: It's no secret that there are some amazingly talented students and alumni of New Trier High School — so come check out some of each at this year's New Trier Jazz Fest! The festival will feature performances from professionals throughout the day, as well as a student jazz competition (with over 40 high schools competing!). The day will conclude with a performance by Legendary Count Basie Orchestra directed by Dennis Mackrel. Saturday, Feb. 2, Times vary. New Trier High School, Winnetka. Day concerts are free, Count Basie Orchestra tickets are $30 each. 2) GJHP Presents "Little Shop of Horrors": Come check out the hilarious American classic, "Little Shop of Horrors." A cast and crew of over 50 Central School students…
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1) Rejuvenate Your Writing Life! A Mini-Retreat for Writing Mamas: Think you have the next great American novel in you? Then join StoryStudio for a morning of learning how to get those creative juices flowing. Sat. Jan. 26, 10 a.m., 723 Elm St. Winnetka, $155. 2) Laughing Yoga Workshop: Laugh your tail off — seriously. Debbie Friend, the owner and operator of LifeCurrents, will teach attendees about laughing yoga, made up of simulated laughing exercises. Sun. Jan. 27, 6:30 p.m., Reach Yoga, 688 Vernon Ave. in Glencoe, $20. 3) Snowflake Open House: Warm up with the Christian Heritage Academy's Snowflake Open House — featuring crafts, storytimes and music for children ages 2-6. Sat. Jan. 26, 9 a.m., 315 Waukegan Rd. in Northfield, FREE. …
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1) League of Women Voters Winnetka-Northfield-Kenilworth Conversations: Join the League of Women Voters with their monthly program, “Conversations.” Northfield Chief of Police Bill Lustig will be speaking on “Scams and What You Can Do to Protect Yourself.” He’ll also be taking questions. RSVP by emailing Nancy Marcus at ngmarcus614@gmail.com. Sat., Jan. 19, 11:45 – 2 p.m. The Happ Inn Bar and Grill in Northfield. $20, which includes lunch. 2) Book Release Party for Evanston Author Todd Hasak-Lowy’s “33 Minutes”: Evanston author Todd Hasak-Lowy will be discussing and signing copies of his new novel for young adults, “33 Minutes”. The novel has been described as “funny” and “poignant,” and follows Sam Lewis and his ex-best friend Morgan …
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3:22 pm on Saturday, January 19, 2013
The Volunteer Center and The Kindness Connection are also offering a Day of Service on MLK Day Monday, from 10am to1pm at New Trier High School Northfield Cafeteria. People of all ages are invited to participate in service projects for nonprofit organizations. No reservations necessary and there are no fees, but if you would like to make a no-sew blanket for the homeless, please bring 4 yards of … more ›