Community Corner
Find An Activity For Your Child's Day Off School Tuesday
Also, attend a kids' book release party, and meet an astronaut Today In Niles and Morton Grove.

- Does your child have a day off school Tuesday for Institute Day? The Niles Teen Center is planning a trip to Sky High Sports, with pizza afterward.
- The Diary of a Wimpy Kid book release party takes place Tuesday at the Morton Grove Library, and you have a chance to win five copies of the new book, "Hard Luck," plus other wimpy prizes.
- Ever met an astronaut? How about a commander of the International Space Station?Colonel Chris Hadfield is coming to Barnes & Noble Wednesday to talk about life in space, and sign copies of his book, An Astronaut's Guide To Life On Earth.
- Have any gently-used coats you no longer need? Local police departments are collecting them for needy Maine Township residents. Bring them to the Niles, Park Ridge or Des Plaines police stations.
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