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Brothers Jack and Luke Murphy of Winnetka try their skill at
Shoot the Puck at the Winter Carnival at Skokie School in Winnetka on Saturday.

Winter Carnival brings music, games to Skokie School

May 10, 2019 at 5:32 p.m.

Freezing temperatures on Saturday didn't chill the excitement of more than 200 parents and kids attending the annual Winter Carnival at Skokie School, hosted by the Winnetka Park District. "We...

The Snow Queen Ballerina Dance Party at the Winnetka Community House, held Jan. 3, 2018, begins with basic stretches and technique for pointed toes.

Area ballerinas celebrate snow, winter

May 10, 2019 at 5:32 p.m.

Miniature snow queens gathered last week for a morning of dancing, singing, merriment, and tiara making at the Snow Queen Ballerina Dance Party at the Winnetka Community House. The fourth...

From left to right, Allison Von Glinow and Lap Chi Kong, both from Lake Forest, speak with Forest Bluff School co-founder Paula Polk Lillard at the 35th Anniversary Celebration of Forest Bluff School in Lake Bluff in late December.

Forest Bluff School celebrates 35th anniversary

May 23, 2019 at 10:06 a.m.

More than 100 alumni, parents, teachers and staff gathered last month to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Forest Bluff School in Lake Bluff. The school provides a Montessori-based education for...

Erin Pataky (left), Elizabeth Steiger and Anna Pataky, all from Glenview, during the confetti drop at at the Kohl Children's Museum New Year's Eve Bash.

Kohl Children’s Museum rang in New Year’s a little early

May 23, 2019 at 1:03 p.m.

There was no need to stay up until midnight this New Year's Eve to join in the revelry and fun. The Kohl Children's Museum in Glenview hosted their annual New...

Levi Teldon (left), Eli Ganzman, Irina Ganzman, Etan Smolinsky and Val Smolinsky at a menorah candle making workshop at Chanukah Wonderland in Northbrook.

Chanukah Wonderland in Northbrook seeks to connect kids to their Jewish heritage

May 14, 2019 at 11:29 a.m.

The Chabad of Northbrook and Chabad Israeli Center held the second annual Chanukah Wonderland at Northbrook Court. The four-day celebration that took place over the last two weekends and offered...

Cpl. Cortez Moore and Sgt. Ruben Martinez collect toy donations at the concert.

Glenview church sets holiday giving to music

May 23, 2019 at 1:03 p.m.

At Glenview Community Church, the annual tradition of Christmas giving is set to music. The 24th annual A Toy-Ful Celebration Holiday Concert on Dec. 16 offered a full program of...

At the Y holiday craft table Matas Sabaliauskas, 6, Kaitlin Fielding, 11, Sean Fielding, 9, and Robert Gorlovetsky, 6, make Santa's wish list frames at the North Suburban YMCA.

North Suburban YMCA celebrates the holidays

May 14, 2019 at 11:29 a.m.

Area families came together to share in seasonal festivities at the North Suburban YMCA's Holiday Extravaganza on Sunday. The event featured pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus, holiday treats, a...

Two local girls dancing ‘Nutcracker’ with The Joffrey Ballet

May 12, 2019 at 10:06 p.m.

Two area ballerinas have danced their way into a version of a holiday season classic production, taking the stage as part of the cast of an esteemed ballet company. Pia...

From left to right, Woodlands Academy students Julia Podstolowicz of Gurnee and Daphne Ricketts of Wilmette, both in class of 2020, provide music during Housewalk tours for the Winter Wonderwalk on Dec. 1.

Winter Wonderwalk in Lake Forest highlights homes dressed up for the holidays

May 23, 2019 at 10:05 a.m.

Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart held its 22nd annual Winter Wonderwalk on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. The event included a House Walk and Holiday Boutique. This year's Boutique...

William Sander performs with fellow members of the Glenbrook South High School Marching Band at the 23rd annual Glenview Holiday in the Park and Parade on Nov. 25, 2017.

The holiday season parades into Glenview

May 23, 2019 at 1:02 p.m.

Glenview's Holiday in the Park and Parade, which was held for the 23rd year in a row on Saturday, is considered by the Glenview Chamber of Commerce to be a...

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