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Healthy Eating in Glenview: 3-Part Series  

Led by nutrition educator Shirley Vouris • Community Room  

Part 1: Container Gardens 

Tuesday, June 14, 7-8 PM 

Learn about healthy eating and plant a container garden of herbs and vegetables. Supplies provided by Weiss Ace Hardware in Glenview. Limit 20.  

Part 2: Meal Planning 

Monday, June 27, 7-8 PM 

Plan ahead to ensure a summer of healthy, fresh, and fast meals despite your hectic schedule. Learn to make healthy weekly meal plans.  

Part 3: Meal Preparation & Demonstration 

Wednesday, July 6, 7-8 PM 

Learn how to plan a summer of healthy and fresh meals including cooking tips and a food demonstration. Limit 35. 

State Services: Rep. Gong-Gershowitz & Senator Fine  

Rep. Gong-Gershowitz: Tuesday, July 5, 4-6 PM • Lobby  

Senator Fine: Tuesday, August 2, 4-6 PM • Lobby 

Ask questions and get help from constituent advocates from the offices of State Senator Laura Fine (8th District) and State Representative Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (17th District). Advocates can help with Medicaid, SNAP benefits, senior services, rental assistance, unemployment benefits, and Secretary of State services. Drop in.  

Sumi-e: Painting in the Asian Style 

Monday, July 11, 7-8 PM • Community Room West 

Sumi-e, simple black ink painting, is more than technique; it is a spiritual journey. Artist and teacher Kay Thomas discusses the history and meaning of this art form, the various styles and practices, and demonstrates a variety of classic floral subjects.  

Downtown Dash: A Glenview Scavenger Hunt 

Saturday, August 20, 2-4 PM • South Patio 

Race through Downtown Glenview on a hunt to find all the locations on your list and bring your completed clues to Library staff waiting at a mystery final location in this fun and friendly competition. Individuals or teams will spend 1-2 hours traveling on foot, unescorted, and unsupervised, during the program. Only one person per team must register. In partnership with the Glenview History Center. 

Game On! Board Gaming for Adults (ages 18+)  

Tuesday, August 23, 6:30-8:30 PM • Innovation Center 

Whether you’re a veteran or new to the hobby, we have a game for you. Play one of our games or bring your own to teach. Drop in. 

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