Name: BE YOUR OWN INFLUENCE - learn to a modern take on resisting peer pressure
Start: 2026-04-28T18:00:00-05:00
Location: Glenview Public Library

Glenview Public Library

ARE YOU AND YOUR 8TH GRADER READY FOR HIGH SCHOOL? 
learn to BE YOUR OWN INFLUENCE 
a modern take on resisting peer pressure 
Join GNCY and Peer Services with your teen in a casual setting to discuss topics like alcohol, vaping, peer influence and how to handle risky situations. 
Glenview Public Library Community Room East 
April 28th from 6 pm to 7:30 pm

Local Event:  BE YOUR OWN INFLUENCE - learn to a modern take on resisting peer pressure 

Cook County

Eric DeGrechie

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Northbrook

Illinois

 BE YOUR OWN INFLUENCE - learn to a modern take...

 ARE YOU AND YOUR 8TH GRADER READY FOR HIGH SCHOOL? 
learn to BE YOUR OWN INFLUENCE 
a modern take on resisting peer pressure...

 BE YOUR OWN INFLUENCE - learn to a modern take on resisting peer pressure 

SEASON JUST AROUND THE CORNER Spring Season Starts APRIL 20th FEW SPACES REMAIN / REGISTER TODAY TO GUARANTEE A SPOT For Northbrook Action Baseball Spring Season 2026 For Boys &amp; Girls pre school thru 2nd grade. BOYS 2nd Grade MAJOR DIVISION IS KID PITCH Visit our website for more information &amp; ONLINE REGISTRATION @ <a href="https://www.northbrookactionbaseball.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">northbrookactionbaseball.org</a>

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Northbrook Action Baseball Season STARTS April 20th REGISTER TODAY!

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Cellist Anita Graef will perform the works of primarily living, female-identifying composers, highlighting the expansion of the canon of repertoire for the cello in the 21st century. Register <a href="https://visit.northbrook.info/event/14203164" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a>You do not need a library card to register or attend.

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Check out a real meteorite fragment, watch a cosmic rocket launch, create your own planet and more!

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Minds in Motion Workshop: Outer Space & Physics Fun

From birth, humans are wired to connect with other people. In our digital society, a conscious effort must be made to preserve human connection at home and work to maintain soft skills like empathy, listening, and clear communication. Jan Peterson Hincapie&nbsp;discusses the impact of technology on our lives and relationships, especially with the younger generation. She explores ways to assess what should be automated, provides methods for maintaining face-to-face communication, and discusses how to use technology for good.NSSC Members $15 / Non-Members $20

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This film tells the story of legendary playwright Eduardo De Filippo’s efforts to establish an acting school in a juvenile prison for women in 1983. (2025 | NR | 90 minutes) Register <a href="https://visit.northbrook.info/event/15123572" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a>You do not need a library card to register or attend.

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Italian Film Fest: La Salita

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Central Street Evanston's Spring ALIVE! Annual...

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Central Street Evanston's Spring ALIVE! Annual Spring Celebration

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After the errands and the rush, come find something deeper— a place of truth, honesty, and hope in a community that keeps it real. Join us at the Faith Forum led by Pastor Bryan Cones. Sundays 11:30AM in the Guild Hall. 425 Laurel Ave Highland Patk, Il 60035 All people and all questions welcomed. www.trinitychurchhp.org

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