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Knit one, purl two, how about a brew? Joining Pints and Purls isn't limited to knitters, so if you are a weaver with a mobile loom, rug hooker, cross-stitcher, embroiderer, yarn maker, spindle-spinner, or enjoy some other such creative art, come out and enjoy!

Up in Smoke Tacos are back and so is DJ Spontaneous, with Dave serving up the mood and Jose serves up the food. Rare Groove, Funk, Soul, Soundtrack and instrumental to wash down Tacos made with smoked delights.

Come to the Hope Food Pantry at UMMA and receive a special item every week, as well as a WHOLE bag of groceries! Hope Food Pantry is open Wednesdays 12pm - 2pm for anyone who needs help. Registration is required and may be done in person or online. Delivery is also available.

The City of Waukegan is hosting a Town Hall with a presentation to include water pipe inventory information and a Q&A session, major projects in the city, city contact information, casino development, city form of government, compliance, and more. Bring your questions.

Join George Moore Jr., Legacy Reentry Foundation, as he talks with Pastor Cory Ratliff, co-pastor of Sign of the Dove, about his journey. Resilience of Hope: From Lock Up to Legacy. Facebook Live @ AACPG Lake County

The Most Blessed Trinity Academy 8th Graders are hoping you'll help them make it to Washington DC! Have a wonderful lunch and/or dinner, and 10% of your tab goes toward their trip.

Non-profit executive directors, managers and more are welcome on the second Thursday of every month to meet, discuss resources and events, and network with other non-profits and city staff.

Fun is in the forecast every Thursday night with Live Trivia! Prizes each round. Bring your friends and your own food or order delivery. The most common excuse for not playing is: 'We're terrible at trivia (paraphrased)' and ZümBier wants you to know they're right there with you! But it's free and there are prizes and it's a fun night.

Join Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim for the next class in the free Fiscally Fit series, "Your Financial Journey: SMART Goals" via Zoom. Learn how setting financial goals can help you take charge of your financial well-being.

Join the Waukegan Park District to create a special flower bouquet, card and treat for your Valentine. Participants will be provided with materials to create all three.

Low-reen brings the Blues to A Cuban Experience the 2nd Friday of every month. Relax with a nice cigar and good music after a long work week. Bring your friends!

The Meaningful Action Theatre Company Presents A Workshop Reading Of “Muffed: A Recounting Of Farmington, Maine’s 43rd Annual Chester Greenwood Day Devised By The Members Of The Meaningful Action Theatre Company.” If you love “Waiting for Guffman” than this show is for you. A fictional troupe of actors interview the residents of Farmington during their annual celebration of Chester Greenwood, the inventor of the earmuff. This show is for anyone who has worked on group projects.

With his Southern charm, deep baritone voice and down-home good looks, multi-platinum recording artist Josh Turner is one of country music's biggest stars. From his 2003 debut album, Long Black Train, to his 2020 release, Country State of Mind, his distinctive style has earned him six Inspirational Country Music Awards® and multiple Grammy®, CMA and ACM nominations. Get ready for an entertaining evening when this country music star takes the stage!

Before Larsen Marine kicks off Saturday Seminar Series in March, stop by for this free electronics seminar hosted by Kevin Kriegel, one of the most highly credentialed marine electronics technicians in the industry! Your communication system is the most important piece of electronic equipment you have aboard your boat. They summon the help you need in tough situations, and they can do it quickly, effectively, and at long range when the system is operating properly. This seminar focuses on the importance of such life-saving equipment, and what you can do to make sure your equipment is all up to standard.

From musical and dance performances to dramatic readings, the celebration will feature live performances from African American artists. Free and open to the public.

Celebrate Valentine's Day with a special outing at the Father-Daughter Date Night at the Belvidere Rec Center! Attendees will dance and meet a special character! Daughters should be 4 - 13 years old.

Enjoy a fun evening painting natures ecstasy "Georgia O'Keeffe" style with Artist Instructor Cody Madura. Guests will learn techniques in creating their own "Georgia O'Keeffe" style nature ecstasy painting. All materials are included. This adult paint social is meant for creative fun; great for couples, friends and family! During the visit guests will enjoy snacks, and drinks. Registration required by Feb 10th. This fun paint social requires a minimum of 10 registered participants

The Meaningful Action Theatre Company Presents A Workshop Reading Of “Muffed: A Recounting Of Farmington, Maine’s 43rd Annual Chester Greenwood Day Devised By The Members Of The Meaningful Action Theatre Company.” If you love “Waiting for Guffman” than this show is for you. A fictional troupe of actors interview the residents of Farmington during their annual celebration of Chester Greenwood, the inventor of the earmuff. This show is for anyone who has worked on group projects.

Don't miss this Anti-Valentine's Party! Who knows, maybe it will be your last one being single!

Wub Life & Ether Presents: HeartBreaker 2023 Whales return to Bass Station! Special Guest: Syzy and more coming soon. Event consists of: Full Production, -Newly renovated venue, Lasers, LED Wall, two stages, and more.

Celebrate Valentine's Day with Table Talk Podcast and The Sunday Funday DJs at the Puerto Rican Society! Wear pink or red to be festive. VIP and Couples Tables available. 25+ with ID.

Swing into Nightshade and Dark on a Sunday evening and enjoy cool jazz with Jazz Wave Big Band!

Come to the Hope Food Pantry at UMMA and receive a special item every week, as well as a WHOLE bag of groceries! Hope Food Pantry is open Mondays 12pm - 2pm for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Registration is required and may be done in person or online. Delivery is also available.

Bingo is back at Bertrand's! Swing by on a Monday to play!

Community Action Partnership of Lake County will host a food giveaway, including fresh produce, non-perishables, grains, and more. All are welcome.

Meet with a Job Center representative one-on-one to work on the next steps in your career. Choose from a menu of custom services when you register at 847-377-3436.

Knit one, purl two, how about a brew? Joining Pints and Purls isn't limited to knitters, so if you are a weaver with a mobile loom, rug hooker, cross-stitcher, embroiderer, yarn maker, spindle-spinner, or enjoy some other such creative art, come out and enjoy!

Up in Smoke Tacos are back and so is DJ Spontaneous, with Dave serving up the mood and Jose serves up the food. Rare Groove, Funk, Soul, Soundtrack and instrumental to wash down Tacos made with smoked delights.

Come to the Hope Food Pantry at UMMA and receive a special item every week, as well as a WHOLE bag of groceries! Hope Food Pantry is open Wednesdays 12pm - 2pm for anyone who needs help. Registration is required and may be done in person or online. Delivery is also available.

Meet with a Job Center representative one-on-one to work on the next steps in your career. Choose from a menu of custom services when you register at 847-872-4680.

Participants will learn about the accomplishments and contributions of African Americans while creating a banner that will be displayed at the Belvidere Recreation Center. Preregistration is required. $5 Resident/$7 Nonresident.

University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners will deliver timely tips on how to start seeds to grow your own seedlings for your garden. Basic requirements, including time, light, growing medium, water and attention, will be shared as well as suggested plants to start from seed. Seed starting is not limited to vegetables. Annuals and perennials can also be started to get a jump on the growing season. Except this first session in the series, all Garden Learning Series Programs will be the second Wednesday of the month.

Join the Lake County Chamber of Commerce for the 15th Annual Forecast and learn more about the economic aftermath of COVID and key factors that lead to high prices and recession with a focus on inflation - possibly the highest economic issue facing our country in 2023. Keynote speaker is Thomas Walstrum, Senior Business Economic, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.

Join Lamaiya Lancaster, CLC Dance Faculty and PACE Program Coordinator, for this workshop exploring the evolution of Hip-Hop as both a dance form and a cultural move-ment. This workshop will incorporate a movement class, lecture, and demonstration by local Hip Hop dance artists. This is an all-ages community dance event hosted by the College of Lake County's Performing Arts Community Engagement (PACE) program in collaboration with the Jack Benny Center for the Arts as a part of the center’s celebration of Black History Month.

Fun is in the forecast every Thursday night with Live Trivia! Prizes each round. Bring your friends and your own food or order delivery. The most common excuse for not playing is: 'We're terrible at trivia (paraphrased)' and ZümBier wants you to know they're right there with you! But it's free and there are prizes and it's a fun night.

With over 70 million albums sold worldwide, seven #1 hits and 20 top 10 singles, the Commodores have built a foundation of great music like a house made out of brick. Throughout the '70s and '80s, their music was everywhere – radio, TV and especially in the clubs. In 1986, they won their first Grammy® Award after nine nominations. In 2003, they were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame. The Commodores' brand of R&B/funk and sexy ballads have influenced generations in pop music.

CLC Film Professor Chris Cooling will hold a discussion on the history and significance of this important West African art movement. From the early 1980s to the late 90s pirate VHS/DVD video clubs flourished throughout West Africa, offering a crowd-pleasing mix of Hollywood, Bollywood, and Hong Kong spectacles alongside local low-budget productions. In Ghana, a lack of access to printing presses resulted in hand painted advertising posters that made the films look fantastic, mesmerizing, and other-worldly. The video clubs are no more, but the painted posters continue to be produced on a commission basis.

The Meaningful Action Theatre Company Presents A Workshop Reading Of “Muffed: A Recounting Of Farmington, Maine’s 43rd Annual Chester Greenwood Day Devised By The Members Of The Meaningful Action Theatre Company.” If you love “Waiting for Guffman” than this show is for you. A fictional troupe of actors interview the residents of Farmington during their annual celebration of Chester Greenwood, the inventor of the earmuff. This show is for anyone who has worked on group projects.

Kicking Off 2023, A Crazy Place teamed up with Host Rashon Love & Big Drew| DJ Double L to battle it out and see who has the best hear for some of your favorite R&B hits in verzus style.

The first step in paying for college is completing the FAFSA application. If you need help, the University Center has workshops once per month to take you step-by-step through the process.

ArtWauk is the monthly celebration of all arts in downtown Waukegan and the Belvidere Mall. Each month is a unique experience as the art exhibits, musicians and featured performances vary from one month to the next. Come downtown, grab dinner and enjoy the tactical application of the arts.

Join Fat Cat Rescue for a February Night in the Tropics! Enjoy snacks, sweets, games, and big silent auction in a tropical atmosphere. Vegan & veggie options available. Cash bar. Tickets are $40 and include treats, raffle ticket for door prizes and party favors. Open seating, but tickets must be purchased in advance.

The Meaningful Action Theatre Company Presents A Workshop Reading Of “Muffed: A Recounting Of Farmington, Maine’s 43rd Annual Chester Greenwood Day Devised By The Members Of The Meaningful Action Theatre Company.” If you love “Waiting for Guffman” than this show is for you. A fictional troupe of actors interview the residents of Farmington during their annual celebration of Chester Greenwood, the inventor of the earmuff. This show is for anyone who has worked on group projects.

Come out meet and greet small business owners and get knowledgeable on building and growing your business. Meet those that can help and answer your questions. All topics covered including becoming a non-profit. Also here steps and testimonies on how small business owners became a success story. Discussions on how we all can benefit and work together.

Lake County's own Stan Dard Jazz Project plays the standards across the history of American Jazz. This is a free concert, but tip the band if you enjoy the performance.

Heart of the City is hosting a College Soccer ID Event to give young athletes the opportunity to play college level soccer and learn more about post-secondary opportunities. We’re excited to announce a professional scout from Tigres FC will be in attendance exclusively for this event to potentially recruit participating players. The event is an opportunity for student athletes to display their soccer skills for scouts and college coaches from teams playing at different divisions, and a chance to be recruited to play soccer at a higher level. It also includes a scrimmage that will be recorded and shareable with additional coaches not in attendance and a Q&A to learn more about the recruitment process.

Waukegan Township and partners are hosting The HBCU Experience with WGCI Radio Personality and graduate of Xavier University of Louisiana, Trey White, Empowerment Speaker and Author Robert Marshall, and Pastor Stephen Thurston II! Experience Greek Step Show by Fraternities and Sororities, student breakout sessions, entertainment, panel discussion including abut STEM, and more

Come to the Hope Food Pantry at UMMA and receive a special item every week, as well as a WHOLE bag of groceries! Hope Food Pantry is open Mondays 12pm - 2pm for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Registration is required and may be done in person or online. Delivery is also available.

Bingo is back at Bertrand's! Swing by on a Monday to play!

Come out and join for a poetry open mic on Tuesday, February 21st that will begun at 6- pm and go until 8 pm. Participants can sign up to speak the day of the event. This is a free event with the purchase of an item off the menu. This event is family oriented, but more-so geared toward adults. If you need more information or have any questions you can contact the host at the following below: Email: kayliawrites@gmail.com Instagram: @Kayliawrites

Waukegan City Council meets at 7pm on the first and third Mondays of the month, with the exception of holidays. City Council is often preceded by committee meetings. The public is invited to attend in person or livestream at https://youtube.com/waukegantv Agenda may be found at https://www.waukeganil.gov/682/Agenda-Center #waukegan

Knit one, purl two, how about a brew? Joining Pints and Purls isn't limited to knitters, so if you are a weaver with a mobile loom, rug hooker, cross-stitcher, embroiderer, yarn maker, spindle-spinner, or enjoy some other such creative art, come out and enjoy!

Up in Smoke Tacos are back and so is DJ Spontaneous, with Dave serving up the mood and Jose serves up the food. Rare Groove, Funk, Soul, Soundtrack and instrumental to wash down Tacos made with smoked delights.

The City of Waukegan Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program will host an Open House for Rehab Contractors. The Open House will allow CDBG staff to share information about becoming a contractor, which provides guaranteed payments for work and access to the listing of all available projects. Contractors will be able to work one-on-one to step through the sign-up process. Refreshments will be available. Questions? Contact CDBG at 847-599-2530 or cdbg@waukeganil.gov.

Community Action Partnership of Lake County is hosting the HBCU Tour fundraising luncheon to help fund 25-40 students visiting Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) during the 2023 Artis Yancey HBCU Tour. Featured Presenters: Mary Lockhart White, CAPOLC Executive Director & CEO and Marc L. Jones, Waukegan Township Supervisor

Come to the Hope Food Pantry at UMMA and receive a special item every week, as well as a WHOLE bag of groceries! Hope Food Pantry is open Wednesdays 12pm - 2pm for anyone who needs help. Registration is required and may be done in person or online. Delivery is also available.

Artist Cristen Leifheit is a digital media and design professor at CLC with a passion for inspiring learners. In this workshop participants will explore questions about "work" as part of the Voices of Lake County initiative. Workshops are free. Ages 14+ (or younger if accompanied by adult family member) are welcome.

Meet with a Job Center representative one-on-one to work on the next steps in your career. Choose from a menu of custom services when you register at 847-377-3436.

The Waukegan Black Student Union presents a number of events during Black History Month. Tonight they offer an introduction to CPR/First Aid. Registration is required.

Lake County, IL Division of Transportation invites the public to an information meeting to introduce the Phase I engineering study and give their feedback for the Lewis Avenue Corridor Modernization from IL Route 37 to Belvidere Road. LCDOT initiated the engineering study to assess safety, mobility, pavement conditions, and non-motorized improvements within the study limits.

Fun is in the forecast every Thursday night with Live Trivia! Prizes each round. Bring your friends and your own food or order delivery. The most common excuse for not playing is: 'We're terrible at trivia (paraphrased)' and ZümBier wants you to know they're right there with you! But it's free and there are prizes and it's a fun night.

Little River Band is back with its steady stream of hits and deep-flowing harmonies. During the '70s and '80s, the band's smooth melodies and unforgettable lyrics saturated the airwaves. The band produced a string of gold and platinum albums that generated 13 Top 40 hits, six of which climbed into the Billboard Top 10.

The Meaningful Action Theatre Company Presents A Workshop Reading Of “Muffed: A Recounting Of Farmington, Maine’s 43rd Annual Chester Greenwood Day Devised By The Members Of The Meaningful Action Theatre Company.” If you love “Waiting for Guffman” than this show is for you. A fictional troupe of actors interview the residents of Farmington during their annual celebration of Chester Greenwood, the inventor of the earmuff. This show is for anyone who has worked on group projects.

He's back! Grammy® Award-winning musician Rick Springfield returns to The Genesee with his Full Band Electric show. The singer-songwriter created some of the finest power-pop songs of the '80s, selling over 25 million records and charting 17 Top 40 hits. He released his platinum-selling albums Working Class Dog and Success Hasn't Spoiled Me Yet when he took on the role of Dr. Noah Drake in the daytime drama General Hospital, becoming a bona fide rock star and TV heartthrob.

The Special Agents for Charity are back again to raise $5,000 for PADS Lake County! Join them at the Improv Playhouse in Libertyville. This year Milwalky Trace & Milwalky Taco are sponsoring the event, and are giving all ticket purchasers some special deals: Milwalky Trace - 10% off your bill Milwalky Taco - Buy 1, Get 1 Margarita *Good through March 31st! Tickets are $25 and all proceeds go to PADS. Ways to get your ticket: 1. Call Baird & Warner - Libertyville at 847-367-1855 2. Visit the Baird & Warner office at 200 N Milwaukee Ave in Libertyville

Allendale is hiring a variety of positions where people can impact the lives of youth and families in Lake County. Scan the QR Code for information and to apply.

Sylvia England, Founder and Executive Director of the African American Museum at the England Manor, will demonstrate the cooking of a traditional soul food dish. Preregistration is required. $6 Resident/$8 Nonresident.

BRIDGE Presents: Our Art Is History, a Black History Month Celebration, showcasing Black artists and continued contributions to Americans history. Q&A will follow. This is a Free event for the family. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

The Waukegan Concert Chorus (WCC) was established as a community chorus in 1976 to sing with the Waukegan Symphony Orchestra (WSO) in a performance of Verdi’s Requiem. The members of the community recognized the great benefit of retaining such a cultural asset in the community and the WCC continued as an independent sister organization to the WSO. Today, Music Director Randy Casey’s baton leads this community chorus. Waukegan Concert Chorus season tickets are available online, at the Jack Benny Center for the Arts, or via telephone at (847) 360-4740. All tickets bought online will be held at the box office.

In this two hour class you will learn how to decorate three designs, and get a total of six cookies to decorate! You'll learn all that you need to know to decorate a retro van, floral sunglasses, and a smiling flower! All cookies and decorating supplies needed will be provided. February 25th's class is for adults only! Must be 18+ to attend.

Join College of Lake County for the 38th Annual Salute to Gospel celebration! This premier Black gospel experience is back - live and in person - featuring performances from GRAMMY® Award nominee Jekalyn Carr as well as the uplifting voices of CLC's Gospel Choir. Our capstone Black History Month event, the Salute to Gospel brings people together to honor community and celebrate Black gospel music.

Sir Charles Jones will be live in concert along with special guest the legendary and Chicago's very own Theo Huff, & Gaboris J! Doors will open @ 7 p.m. and showtime will be 8:30pm. For more information call (312) 342-6379 or (262) 444-4669.

The Meaningful Action Theatre Company Presents A Workshop Reading Of “Muffed: A Recounting Of Farmington, Maine’s 43rd Annual Chester Greenwood Day Devised By The Members Of The Meaningful Action Theatre Company.” If you love “Waiting for Guffman” than this show is for you. A fictional troupe of actors interview the residents of Farmington during their annual celebration of Chester Greenwood, the inventor of the earmuff. This show is for anyone who has worked on group projects.

The Special Agents for Charity are back again to raise $5,000 for PADS Lake County! Join them at the Improv Playhouse in Libertyville. This year Milwalky Trace & Milwalky Taco are sponsoring the event, and are giving all ticket purchasers some special deals: Milwalky Trace - 10% off your bill Milwalky Taco - Buy 1, Get 1 Margarita *Good through March 31st! Tickets are $25 and all proceeds go to PADS. Ways to get your ticket: 1. Call Baird & Warner - Libertyville at 847-367-1855 2. Visit the Baird & Warner office at 200 N Milwaukee Ave in Libertyville

Lake County Community Concert Association welcomes Backtrack Vocals to the Trapp! Backtrack Vocals is a 5-person professional a cappella singing group that transforms familiar pop, funk, Motown, standards, and Broadway songs with all-new vocal (and beatbox) arrangements. The group regularly performs on stages throughout the nation at performing arts centers, music festivals, corporate events, private parties, workshops, and schools.

In this two hour class you will learn how to decorate three designs, and get a total of six cookies to decorate! You'll learn all that you need to know to decorate a retro van, floral sunglasses, and a smiling flower! All cookies and decorating supplies needed will be provided.

Swing into Nightshade and Dark on a Sunday evening and enjoy cool jazz with Jazz Wave Big Band!

Meet with a Job Center representative one-on-one to work on the next steps in your career. Choose from a menu of custom services when you register at 847-689-0125 ext. 113.

Come to the Hope Food Pantry at UMMA and receive a special item every week, as well as a WHOLE bag of groceries! Hope Food Pantry is open Mondays 12pm - 2pm for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Registration is required and may be done in person or online. Delivery is also available.

The Waukegan High School Black Student Union presented a number of events throughout Black History Month, ending with Oba William King, the Poetic African Storyteller. Doors open at 5:30pm, curtain is at 6pm. Registration is required.

Bingo is back at Bertrand's! Swing by on a Monday to play!

Community Action Partnership of Lake County will host a food giveaway, including fresh produce, non-perishables, grains, and more. All are welcome.

Knit one, purl two, how about a brew? Joining Pints and Purls isn't limited to knitters, so if you are a weaver with a mobile loom, rug hooker, cross-stitcher, embroiderer, yarn maker, spindle-spinner, or enjoy some other such creative art, come out and enjoy!

Up in Smoke Tacos are back and so is DJ Spontaneous, with Dave serving up the mood and Jose serves up the food. Rare Groove, Funk, Soul, Soundtrack and instrumental to wash down Tacos made with smoked delights.