The holidays may be over, but there's still a couple more months of winter left to putter through. We know how hard it is not to fall prey to the winter doldrums.

While Christmas trees were being taken down and Hanukkah menorahs packed, Kwanzaa celebrators were setting up kinaras and drums. Kwanzaa is a weeklong holiday which honors African heritage each year from Dec. 26-Jan. 1.

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What happens after all the presents are opened, the cookies are gone and the stockings are put away?

Double your fun and save at Mundelein Park District’s FREE ice rink and sled hill. All ages are invited to enjoy these winter favorites at Keith Mione Community Park on Midlothian Road (between Route 176 and Winchester Road) in Mundelein. Both areas are lighted and are open weather permitting.
Enjoy ice hockey and open skate until 10 p.m. daily. Hours for each activity are posted at the site and are also available at www.mundeleinparks.org.

Looking for something to do this weekend? We've taken a look at our calendars and picked five local events that will make your weekend more enjoyable, educational or worthwhile: