Offered by EHE members
Wednesdays, 1 pm until whenever
Location: Greenwood Beach, Evanston (Sheridan Rd. & Greenwood St.)
Cost: Beach token or daily fee
Small local Boy Scout troop. Great troop, great outdoorsmanship. Boys start around age 11 and continue to age 18. Troop meets Monday nights at 7:00 pm at Northminster Presbyterian Church (Central Park and Grant).
Contact: Laura M., 847-328-5967
Mondays, September 22 - November 3
1:30-2:30 (ages 6 and up)
3:00-4:00 (ages 12 and up)
Cost: $75
Contact: Joyce E., 847-475-7992
I'm considering offering a Consensus Facilitator's Workshop to adults and teens. Let me know if you are interested.
Contact: Larry A.
Learn the story of a ballet through play, reading dance through the music, how they want to express themselves through drawing and reflection time.
Wednesday morning or Thursday afternoon, every 2nd week starting Sept. 17
Ages: 3-6
Cost: Free
Contact: Laura B., 847-757-1568
Taught by Judd Curry who teaches writing at North Park University. We will spend time writing, reading, and critiquing essays.
Tuesdays, 7:30-9:00 pm beginning in October
Ages: 13 and up
Cost: $100 per person
Contact: Elizabeth C., 847-869-5902
Date, time, place, and cost to be determined.
If you have a child 10 or older and are interested, contact Sue E.
Two separate EHE Girl Scout troops have openings.
(1) K-2 openings - contact Maureen H.
(2) Troop 84 - one opening, ages 9-11 - contact Barbara J.
An evening for new homeschoolers, homeschoolers new to the area and to EHE, and parents exploring the possibility of homeschooling. Experienced homeschoolers will provide information, support, and networking in a relaxed and informal setting.
Monday, October 20, 7:30 pm
Wednesdays, 1:45-2:15, starting October 1
Age: high school
Cost: $10 per session + $35 for online text
Contact: Ann W.
We'll tell a couple of stories from the same author, put on a puppet show, and then they can make their own puppets and play.
Friday mornings, every 2nd week
Ages: 3-6
Cost: $3 per child
Contact: Laura B., 847-757-1568
Tentatively Fridays, 1-4ish
Play/social time for younger kids. Rotating locations to be agreed upon by participants.
Contact: Rebecca J.
Thin Ice Theater - A Midsummer Night's Dream
Thin Ice Theater's junior group of EHE actors presents William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream (an abridged version). Come support the EHE kids!
Friday, November 21 and Saturday, November 22 at 7:30 pm
Edgebrook Community Center
Cost: $5 per family or $1 per person
Contact: Eileen R., 847-708-7386
Organized by EHE members
Evanston Public Library, Main Branch
2nd Monday of each month, 2:30-3:00 pm - Librarian-led storytime
4th Monday of each month, 2:30-3:15 pm - Child-led storytime
Ages: 5-10 (flexible, and siblings welcome)
We are looking for volunteers to lead the 4th Monday storytimes. Any ages welcome to do so.
Cost: Free
Contact: Amy J.
Other
Main choir: Tuesdays, 4-5:30 pm
Junior choir: Fridays, 4-5 pm
Cost is $110 for Jan.-May for either choir
A fun, energetic children's choir. See their website at www.evanstonchildrenschoir.org.
Contact: Laura M., 847-328-5967
All ages, most sports, and a preschool area.
Thursdays, 12:00-2:00 pm, October 2 - March 26
Chandler Newberger Center, Evanston
Cost: $6 per resident family, $8 non-residents; 10-punch card $51 res, $68 non-res
Contact: Amy J.
Mudlark Theater Company - auditions for The Hobbit
Tolkien's The Hobbit dramatized by Patricia Gray. Be prepared to do some improv and maybe read from the script. Please be somewhat familiar with the story.
Tuesday, Sept. 16 and Thursday, Sept. 18, any time between 4:00-6:00 pm
First Congregation Church House, 1417 Hinman, Evanston
Scholarships available
Contact: Amy E., 773-512-4187
Additional activities that are currently filled
These activities are currently filled to capacity, but feel free to contact the organizers for ideas on how to start your own such groups.
Biology - Joyce E.
Civics/Current Events - Tim B.
History Co-op - Maureen H.
History Via the Movies and Documentaries (teens) - Ann W.
Japanese - Eileen R.
Modern Classics book group (teens & adults) - Ann W.