News & Events

Celebrate Black History Month with a special performance by storyteller 'Momma Kemba.' She will present a fully costumed, dramatic portrayal of Sojourner Truth, a formerly enslaved woman who became a powerful advocate for abolition, temperance, and civil and women's rights in the nineteenth century. Register.

Discover how movement and emotion are deeply connected in this Zoom presentation Tuesday, March 4 at 1:30 pm with Shaun Zetlin, author of Emotional Fitness. Shaun will introduce powerful tools for your fitness journey, and will also demonstrate gentle, equipment-free exercises designed to help you harness emotional strength through movement. Learn more and register.

Mark your calendar for Friday, March 21, at 5 pm, when the LSCF hosts Brass From The Past—the Midwest’s hottest horn band! Known for their high-energy performances and soulful sound, they pay tribute to the legends of rock and soul. Get ready to dance to the biggest hits of the '60s, '70s, and '80s. Make it a full night out with Heckys! Beer, wine and soft drinks for cash purchase.

Evanston’s Living History, a documentary by Craig Dudnick, chronicles the Crawford family’s escape from racial violence in the South to Evanston, Illinois. It highlights their resilience, the African American community’s fight for justice, and the inspiring rise of Crawford’s descendants as leaders and changemakers. Register.

In this hybrid workshop Tuesday, March 11 at 4:00 pm, Byline Bank's Vice President and Financial Literacy Manager, Judette Kurtsz will look at some of the ways fraudsters gain access to your personal information and tips on how to spot these scams. An open discussion will follow. Participants are encouraged to share questions and experiences. Register.

This session of Science for Seniors, presented by Northwestern students, delves into the visual science of participatory map-making, a process that involves community members working with researchers to create maps that represent their local area. Thursday, Feb 13, 1 to 2 pm in Bobby’s Room. Call the Levy front desk to reserve your spot today at 847-448-8250.

Don't miss Dr. Debjani Roy’s hybrid presention on anticancer living, Thursday, Feb. 20 at 1:00 pm. Dr. Roy will discuss modifiable risk factors and the 6 pillars of anticancer living, which include diet, physical activity, sleep, stress management, environmental toxins, and supplements. This hybrid program is free. Register.

Be a master your smart phone! Learn how to share photos, contacts, trouble shoot problems, or use QR codes. The Levy Senior Center, in partnership with the LSCF, continues to offer free tech support and training. To make an appointment for a 30min session in the library (available Tuesdays 1 to 3pm) call the front desk at (847) 448-8250. 

Check out the new weekly discussion group, Tuesday Salon, starting February 11. The group will meet from 11 am to noon in the Library. The discussions will cover a variety of topics, including arts, literature, culture, environment, and history pulled from magazines, TED talks, podcasts, and PBS documentaries. Come check it out! You must be a Levy member to attend.