On the cheap: Chug over to Waucanda for HO open house
Two exhibits on parade
The Robert T. Wright Community Gallery of Art at the College of Lake County hosts a reception for two of its new exhibits — “Bihn Pho: Woodturner” and “Teapots: An Invitational.” “Bihn Pho: Woodturner” which runs through Sunday, April 10, features wood-turned vessels by noted Vietnamese-born artist Bihn Pho. “Teapots: An Invitational” runs through Tuesday, April 19, displays 36 interpretations of the teapot from contemporary ceramic artists in the United States. Opening reception runs 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, at the College of Lake County's Robert T. Wright Community Gallery of Art, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Free admission. Exhibit hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fridays; 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays; and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Hours vary during spring break from Monday, March 28, to Sunday, April 3. Patrons should enter through the C wing and proceed toward the Library/Learning Resource Center. (847) 543-2240 or gallery.clcillinois.edu.Tiny trainsThe Lake County Model Railroad Club hosts its Early Spring Open House. Guests can view the club's HO scale permanent operating model railroad in a 30-by-60-foot room, occupying more than 1,500 square feet. The model railroad uses the latest digital technology to operate and simulate real railroad activity. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, and Sunday, Feb. 27, at the Lake County Model Railroad club, 107 S. Main St., two blocks north of Route 176, Wauconda. Admission is free. Individuals bringing an item for donation to the Wauconda Food Pantry will receive a free raffle ticket for a door prize. Visit lcmrr.org. Lake Forest College Concert ChoirThe Lake Forest College Concert Choir presents a classical concert, featuring excerpts from Johannes Brahms' #8220;Liebeslieder Waltzer,#8221; and the first movement of Virgil Thomson's #8220;Four Songs to Poems by Thomas Campion.#8221; 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27, in the Lily Reid Holt Memorial Chapel at Lake Forest College, 555 N. Sheridan Road, Lake Forest. Free and open to the public. No tickets are required. #8216;Labyrinth'See a screening of the 1986 Jim Henson/George Lucas fantasy film #8220;Labyrinth.#8221; The rated-PG film stars Jennifer Connelly and singer/actor David Bowie as the Goblin King. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Guests who come to the event in a costume associated with #8220;Labyrinth#8221; will receive a free bag of popcorn. 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Admission is $3-$6. Cash only. (847) 263-6300 or geneseetheatre.com.Winter Wood Wonders Art FestivalThe Winter Wood Wonders Art Festival showcases a variety of wood art, along with demonstrations of wood carving and wood turning. The fest also features a wood art show and sale, club exhibits, vendors and supplies, a silent auction, kids' activities and more. Proceeds will benefit veterans through Wounded Warriors and the Hines Veterans Hospital. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27, at the Pheasant Run Resort and Convention Center, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. There is a suggested donation of $3 for adults; free for kids age 12 and younger. Visit winterwoodwonders.com.Stack #8216;em upThe Community Protestant Church United Church of Christ in Mundelein hosts its Annual Pancake Breakfast. The church's Ushers Club will serve stacks of pancakes, sausages, and a variety of beverages. 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, at the Community Protestant Church, United Church of Christ, 418 N. Prairie Ave., Mundelein. $6 adults; $3 kids ages 4 to 12. Kids ages 3 and under eat free. For information, call (847) 566-4000, or send e-mail to mimco50@hotmail.com.Now that's some candy!The Villa Park Parks and Recreation department is featuring a Life Size Candy Land board game event for candy and game lovers of all ages. Players will travel through areas such as the Peppermint Forest and the Gumdrop Mountains before ending their game at the Candy Castle. Other events include Candy Land themed activities such as crafts and cupcake decorating. 1 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27, at the Iowa Community Center, 338 N. Iowa Ave., Villa Park. $5-$8. Call for availability. (630) 834-8970 or vprd.org.Plenty of spaghettiThe Community Presbyterian Church in Mount Prospect hosts its 36th Annual Spaghetti Supper. Dinner includes pasta with meat or marinara sauce, garlic bread, salad, coffee/milk and a sweet table. 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, at the Community Presbyterian Church, 407 N. Main St., Mount Prospect. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for kids (ages 4-12). Tickets can be purchased from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church office on weekdays, or at the door for an extra $1 per person. (847) 392-3111. 30082000Step onto a life-size board game of Candy Land at the Iowa Community Center in Villa Park.Courtesy of Villa Park Parks and Recreation 30441310American Heroes, a 60-inch, by 24-inch work in wood by artist JR Cadawas, is one of the works on display, and for sale, at the Winter Wood Wonders Art Festival. Courtesy of the Winter Wood Wonders Art Festival