It's More Than "Just Say No": Raising Resilient and Drug-Free Kids, a free program to help parents teach their 3rd to 8th graders how to make good decisions, will be presented by Maine Township’s MaineStay Youth & Family Services and Chicago Behavioral Hospital Tuesday, Feb. 5, from 7 to 8 p.m. Check in will be from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Advance registration is requested as seating for this event is limited.

Free, Advanced registration required

Let’s create a masterpiece with beautiful gems, either for yourself or your home. You will learn the art of wire wrap, to make a bracelet, with natural stones or a “window sun catcher”, with natural minerals, and crystals. Please specify which item you would like to create 1) bracelet 2) window sun catcher. Marge will walk you through designing a handmade bracelet or window sun catcher with high-end materials. Dinner will include a sandwich, side, dessert and two glasses of wine. Note: If you have the following small tools in your toolbox at home, please bring them the day of the event: small round nosed pliers, needle-nosed pliers, and side cutter. Tuesday, Feb 19 • doors open at 5:00pm, but come when you can, we will be making jewelry until 7:30 • $42

(Anticipate heavy walking) - Transportation is on your own to Morton Grove By now you have probably heard of escape games, a trend that has been taking the world by storm. But what exactly are they? Escape rooms are fully immersive experiences that put you and your group into a puzzle style, real-life game. After you are locked into a themed room, work together with a team of 12 people for clues to find your way out! Travel arrangements are on your own, Great Room Escape is located at 8240 Austin Ave., Morton Grove. If and when you escape head over to Howard Street Inn Happy Hour till 6:00 pm (6700 W. Howard St., Niles) where you can order from an assortment of meal selections while enjoying $1.00 drafts or $3.00 martinis, dinner and drinks are not included in the ticket price. Space is limited so register right away, and a map for directions are available! Wednesday, Feb 20 • 3:10pm-4:30pm • $25M/$30NM • Optional dinner at Howard Street Inn. (Registration deadline Jan 30)

Free, Advanced registration required

Test your knowledge about different topics and show off how much you know. Come with your own team, or make a team when you get here! We will feast on some deep dish pizza, please choose from one of the following: sausage or spinach. The meal also includes a salad, and two (2) glasses of wine. Fee includes: game, meal and prizes. (Please register by Feb 22)

NEWSIES the Musical - Maine East Senior Matinee (Anticipate minimal walking) No admission fee for the play and optional late lunch at Andrew’s Open Pit is on your own. The NSC is taking registration to make reservations at the restaurant and an area for NSC seating for Newsies. Based on the real-life Newsboy Strike of 1899, this new Disney musical tells the story of Jack Kelly, a rebellious newsboy who dreams of a life as an artist away from the big city. After publishing giant Joseph Pulitzer raises newspaper prices at the newsboys’ expense, Kelly and his fellow newsies take action. With help from the beautiful female reporter Katherine Plumber, all of New York City soon recognizes the power of “the little man.” Thursday, Feb 28 • Optional lunch before at Andrew’s Open Pit at 2:00pm (2610 Dempster St, Park Ridge), Lunch is paid for on your own • Newsies Main East High School (2601 W Dempster St, Park Ridge) • FREE