“The future is here…it is called iPhone 3G.”
Sit back and enjoy this fun and interactive demonstration by Jack Waddick of the iPhone 3G Smartphone This is a true Internet Pocket PC with thousands of applications spanning business, education, entertainment, finance, games, healthcare, music, navigation, news, photography, reference, sports, travel, weather, and more…you will be amazed at all it can do. Combine the iPhone with the Library’s MyMediaMall, and you can check out and listen to audiobooks anytime! Everyone is welcome -- no technical mumbo jumbo.
Snoring is the sound of a partially obstructed airway during sleep. While snoring may be harmless, it can also be the sign of a more serious condition known as obstructive sleep apnea or OSA. Join us as David Bohm, DDS, explains the comfort, ease of use, and convenience of oral appliance therapy as a treatment alternative to a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine for sleep apnea.
Spice up this year’s family gatherings and dinner parties with new recipes that reflect the flavors of the season. Whole Foods Market is back with three new recipes to add to your holiday repertoire: pumpkin cream cheese dip with gingersnaps, potato latkes, and maple apple crisp. Recipes and preparation tips will be provided. There is a $2 nonrefundable fee due at registration, and space is limited to 50. Please sign up at the Registration Desk.
Alex Brooks, owner of the Alex Brooks Canine Center in Des Plaines, will share his secrets for dealing with a variety of behavior-related issues, including how to train an aggressive, timid, or overactive dog; teaching basic commands; ending excessive barking; leash training; tips for purchasing a dog; the differences between pet shops, private breeders, and shelter dogs; understanding your dog’s body language; and how to introduce a new dog into the home or to an existing dog. Brooks will explain how to communicate with your dog in its natural language and how to fulfill your dog’s instinctive need for leadership. This seminar will be followed by a question and answer session. Participation in this program is for the two-legged members of your family.
Alex Brooks is a regular columnist for a major newspaper and a frequent guest on Comcast Cable TV’s “Contempo” show. He has trained dogs for famous athletes, including Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen, as well as the K-9 units of several police departments. In his spare time, Brooks volunteers his expertise to animal shelters by training stray and abandoned dogs to become more adoptable. He also trains dogs to help the physically challenged gain improved freedom, independence, and quality of life.
This program is for pet owners. Please leave your dogs at home.
