Dads, daughters trip the light fantastic in Mundelein

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Is there any chance whatsoever that “Daddy’s Little Girl” will not be in the playlist at the Dad & Daughter Dance Feb. 11 at Regent Center in Mundelein?

Updated: February 3, 2012 10:14PM

Fathers and their little Valentines, ages 5-10, will have a special night out at a Dad & Daughter Dance, 6-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10 or Saturday, Feb. 11 at Regent Center, 1200 Regent Dr., Mundelein. “A lot of times dads bring more than one daughter,” said Myra Tatarowicz, program supervisor for the Mundelein Park and Recreation District. “It’s really cute when you see a dad dancing with two or three little girls at the same time — he’s holding one and there’s one on each leg.”

Many partygoers dress up but that’s optional. “They’ll dance to popular tunes played by a DJ,” Tatarowicz said. Participants will also enjoy snacks, including soft serve ice cream from Culver’s.

A professional photographer will help couples commemorate the evening. Each girl will leave with a flower.

The cost is $29 per couple for residents, $37 for nonresidents; $7 and $10 per additional child.

Call (847) 388-5490 or visit www.mundeleinparks.org.

Picking a parent

Animals will ask, “Are You My Mother?” in ArtsPower National Traveling Children’s Theater’s show, based on P. D. Eastman’s beloved book, 11 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 4 at Vernon Area Public Library, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Registration is required to see this family play.

Call (224) 543-1486 or visit www.vapld.info.

Gill will fill bill

Popular children’s entertainer Jim Gill will engage 2-to-6-year olds, with a parent, 10:30-11:30 a.m. and 2:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7 at Adlai E. Stevenson High School, 1 Stevenson Dr., Lincolnshire. It’s part of the Odyssey Preschool Music & Movement program. Registration is required.

Call (224) 543-1486 or visit www.vapld.info.

A tail tale

A boy develops a friendship with a creature who lost his tail in a crab trap in “Dolphin Tale.” The PG-rated movie will be screened at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6 at Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Snacks are OK but no popcorn. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Call (847) 566-8702 or visit www.fremontlibrary.org.

Have fun helping

Your family can contribute to Imerman Angels, which offers one-on-one cancer support, while having fun, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4 at Rink Side Sports and Family Entertainment Center, Gurnee Mills. For $20 per person, $90 for a group of five, you can each play Laser Tag and White Shark Blacklight Golf, ice skate (rental included) and get 20 credits for games.

Call (847) 856-1064 or visit www.rink-side.com.