D214 Community Education

🎶 Join the Northwest Symphony Orchestra for an inspiring concert featuring Sibelius, Copland, Verdi, Beethoven & Margaret Bonds. 📅 March 22 | 3 p.m. 📍 Forest View Educational Center 🎟️ Tickets are limited. Learn more: ce.d214.org/events

🎙️ Step back into the golden age of radio! D214 Community Education presents the Old Time Radio Troupe, performing three vintage radio shows with live sound effects. 📅 March 17 | 7 p.m. 📍 Forest View Educational Center Admission is free. Call 847-718-7700 to reserve your spot.

☘️ One week to go! Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with lively Irish music at A Celtic Prelude to St. Patrick's Day with the Galway Gals on March 15 at 3 p.m. at Forest View Educational Center. Classics, jigs & modern favorites for all ages! 🎶 Tickets: rebrand.ly/D214-St-Patric…

Ready to travel? ✈️ Join CET on one of our overnight trips across North America. From national parks to holiday getaways, every detail is taken care of when you travel with us. Explore upcoming tours and learn more: ce.d214.org/extended-tours…

Lunch at Russian Tea Time. Madama Butterfly at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. One extraordinary cultural experience. Join us March 25 for this unforgettable outing. Registration ends Feb 24! Register: d214.ce.eleyo.com/course/2743/ce…

☘️ Mark your calendar for a festive afternoon of Irish music! D214 Community Education presents A Celtic Prelude to St. Patrick's Day with the Galway Gals on March 15 at 3 p.m. at Forest View Educational Center. Tickets: rebrand.ly/D214-St-Patric…

Still haven't seen Romeo and Juliet? Tonight's your chance. The Theater Lab performs at 7:30 p.m. at Forest View Educational Center Theater. Join us for an evening of passion, rivalry and unforgettable drama. Shows continue Sat. & Sun. at 3 p.m. Tickets: rebrand.ly/D214-RomeoandJ…

🎶✨ Music and drama take center stage this February! Enjoy a pops concert featuring favorites from Frozen, Harry Potter and Wicked, plus classical works by Mussorgsky, Dukas and Stravinsky. Then experience Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet brought to life o... ce.d214.org/events

Check this out: Whether you're preparing for an upcoming trip, building confidence for work or just want to learn something new, our Spanish enrichment classes have you covered. We offer Beginning 1 & 2, Intermediate and Advanced levels. Register here: d214.ce.eleyo.com/search?q=spani…

Welcome spring in full bloom! 🌸 Join us March 3, 2026, for a day tour to the Chicago Botanic Garden's stunning Orchid Show, featuring more than 10,000 vibrant and rare orchids from around the world. Register online to save your spot: rebrand.ly/CE-Springtime-…

Make a real impact — volunteer as an adult literacy tutor! 📚 Orientation: Jan. 24, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. to noon Location: Forest View Educational Center Register: ce.d214.org/readtolearn 📞 847-718-7724

Make a difference in your community 📚 Read to Learn is seeking volunteer tutors to support adult learners with basic reading and writing skills. New tutor training takes place Saturday, January 24. Register at ce.d214.org/readtolearn.

🗓️ Adult learners, mark your calendars! Adult Education registration is now open: ce.d214.org/adulted Check out our Winter/Spring Program Guide for a full lineup of courses: rebrand.ly/Winter/Spring2… Sign up here: d214.ce.eleyo.com

🎄 Step into a holiday classic! Join us for It's A Wonderful Life: A Holiday Celebration — a live radio play with music, concessions & prizes. 🎟️ Tickets: rebrand.ly/d214/wonderful… 📍 Forest View Educational Center Theater 📞 847-718-7700

Our Winter/Spring 2026 Program Guide is here! ❄️📚 • Enrichment registration: December 11 at 8 a.m. rebrand.ly/Winter/Spring2… • Adult Education registration: December 15 rebrand.ly/AdultEdRegistr… Explore programs and find your next class online!

Join us for festive concerts and holiday cheer at Forest View Educational Center! 🎷 Arlington Jazz Exchange: Dec 7, 3 p.m. 🎄 It's A Wonderful Life: Dec 12, 7:30 p.m. 🎺 Community Concert Band: Dec 14, 3 p.m. Tickets & more information: rebrand.ly/D214-Festive-c…

🍂 There's still time to jump into our fall Community Education classes! Whether you want to cook something cozy, explore helpful tech, or plan for the future, we've got something for everyone. Check out the full Program Guide: rebrand.ly/D214-Fall-2025

Happy National Community Education Day! 🎉 For 75+ years, D214 has empowered lifelong learners and we’re just getting started! Winter/Spring 2026 registration opens Dec. 11 👉 ce.d214.org

Two great community events this week in District 214: Oct. 30 | 7 p.m. | BGHS Join Yale’s Dr. Marc Brackett for a free event on emotional intelligence. Open to all! Nov. 3 | 6:30 p.m. | RMHS Share your input on the future of D214’s school buildings: d214.org/Page/4406

Join world-renowned chef Curtis Duffy and Chicago journalist Heidi Stevens for a virtual conversation on Fireproof: Memoir of a Chef — a story of resilience & ambition. The event will be on Oct. 9 at 12 p.m. Register for a chance to win a free copy: shorturl.at/rROS2