Lake County News

These free e-newsletters help keep you informed about news, activities, events and offers happening at Lake County Forest Preserve facilities, including the golf courses and museum. View samples and sign up today.

Summer Camp

Register now for Summer Camps and Day Programs offered by the Lake County Forest Preserves. Choose a topic and age group that suits your child. Camps are offered for ages four through 17 and include activities ranging from nature exploration, fun on the farm, fishing, canoeing and kayaking, history, theatre, or arts and crafts.

Forest Preserve Picnic and Special Use Permits

2011 annual permits for Forest Preserve Dog Exercise Areas, horse trail use, and model airplane field use are now on sale.

Forest Preserve Picnic Shelters

Forest preserve picnic shelters provide excellent settings for family or corporate gatherings. Permits are required for groups of 25 or more. Shelters provide picnic tables, toilets, water, parking, hiking trails and open fields.

Find permit information and purchase online at www.LCFPD.org/permits, or by phone at 847-367-6640

CALENDARS AVAILABLE

Phenology calendars for Lake County now available

What's Phenology? Phe·nol·o·gy (feh-nahl-oh-jee) is the scientific study of periodic biological phenomena, such as flowering, breeding and migration, in relation to climatic conditions. Though winter has many of us hunkering inside over a mug of hot cocoa, there are natural wonders to be discovered out in your Lake County Forest Preserves.

Now available online are exploration guides to natural events that can be observed as you visit preserves throughout the seasons. These suggestions are simply a starting place for explorations of your own. Once you start experiencing the world through the eyes of a phenologist, you'll be amazed at the wonder of each season that you may have overlooked before. Visit online at www.LCFPD.org/PhenoCalendar to view and download these exploration guides.

Additional Information

For a program calendar or additional information about your Lake County Forest Preserves, call 847-367-6640 and request a free copy of the Horizons quarterly magazine or sign up for one of our free monthly e-newsletters.

It's Time for a Flu Shot

The Lake County Health Department is encouraging people to get their flu shots now since the peak of the flu season in the region is typically in January and February. Since it takes about two weeks to build immunity after receiving the vaccine, the earlier that you get vaccinated, the sooner you can you protect yourself from the illness.

Flu shots are still available through the Lake County Health Department. For clinic hours, locations, or to make an appointment, please call: (847) 377-8470. Additionally, flu shots are available through healthcare providers and pharmacies throughout the county.

For more information, visit: http://www.lakecountyil.gov/Health/want/Flu.htm.

Job Fair - Lake Villa

Thursday February 10, 2011

2:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Lake Villa Township West Campus (formerly known as Gavin North)

37850 N Rt. 59, Lake Villa, IL 60046

(¼ mile south of Grand Ave.)

A wide range of career and job opportunities will be represented including professional, hourly, technical and non-technical jobs,

in addition to summer and part-time jobs.

Training classes will be offered during the Job Fair to prepare the participants to search for available jobs, write a captivating resume, and interview with prospective employers.

For more information contact Dan Venturi at 847-356-2116 or at Jobs@LakeVillaTownship.org.

Prescription Drug Card

County residents can take advantage of a prescription drug discount card program. The free card that is accepted at most pharmacies offers average savings of 20 percent off the retail price of commonly prescribed drugs. This is intended for people without prescription coverage or on medicines not covered by your plan. The card may also be used where accepted to fill prescriptions for pets. To print a card, click here.

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