Lake Co. clubs briefs

News about club meetings and events for people who share hobbies. Deadline is two weeks before event date.

Jan. 14Beginning Genealogy Class: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Basic genealogy class (no computers). Bring in scraps of information and learn to use a variety of resources to begin a family search. Free and open to all. To register, call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.Great Decisions: 2-3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. An organizational meeting to plan the Great Decisions discussion group. The group will follow the Foreign Policy Association's monthly discussion guide. Anyone who cannot attend but who would like to participate in the group can call Kathleen Flatow, at (847) 438-3433, ext. 217. For information, visit greatdecisions.org. Free. Registration required; call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.Warm Winter Comfort Foods: 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Recipes and samples of savory, satisfying soups, stews, and more. No charge but registration is required. For information, call (847) 526-6225 or visit wauclib.org.Jan. 15Lake Zurich Rotary Club: 12:15 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, Knights of Columbus Banquet Facility, 365 Surryse Road, second floor, Lake Zurich. Guest speaker Faith Curtis will present "Choose Possibility for 2010 - Three Ways to Allow More Wins." For information, visit lakezurichrotary.org.Jan. 18Genealogy Interest Group: 3-5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Anyone with an interest in genealogy is invited. For specific monthly topics, visit eapl.org. No registration required. For information, call Carol Bartlett, at (847) 438-3433, ext. 215.Jan. 21What Were Our Ancestors Really Like: 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Genealogist and author Paul Millner takes a humorous look at the actions and motives of our ancestors. Register at (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.Jan. 26Knitters' Night Out: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. For ages 18 and up; work on knitting or crochet projects at the library. No registration necessary. Call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.Feb. 1Boating Essentials: 7-9 p.m. Mondays, Feb. 1-22, College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. The Waukegan Sail and Power Squadron will offer a series of seminars covering one topic each week, including Boat Handling Under Power, Knots Bends and Hitches, Trailering Your Boat and Onboard Weather Forecasting. $95 will be collected at the first seminar to cover the cost of take-home materials. For information, e-mail wspsseo@gmail.com and visit wspsboating.org.OngoingGlenview Square Dance Club: 7:30 p.m. rounds; 8 p.m. square dancing, the first and third Friday of the month, through May, Glen Grove School, 3900 Glenview Road, Glenview. Square dancing is at the Plus level. $6 per person. (847) 945-0370.Toastmasters meeting: 7-8:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, Ela Township Meeting Hall, 95 E. Main St., Lake Zurich. The Long Grove Lake Zurich Toastmaster Club meets to improve participants' speaking skills. All are welcome. For more information, visittoastmasterslonggrovelakezurich.com.Knit or crochet for babies: The Waukegan Area Branch of American Association of University Women is looking for people to knit or crochet baby hats for babies born at Vista Medical Center East. Call (847) 244-7926.Northern Lake County Quilters' Guild: 6:30 p.m. visitation and refreshments, 7 p.m. meeting, first Wednesday of each month, Antioch Township Center, 1625 Deep Lake Road, Lake Villa. Guest fee is $5. For more information, visit www.nlcqg.org or call Carol VanTreeck at (847) 395-3555.Island Lake Seniors: 12:30 p.m., the second Tuesday of each month, village hall, 3720 Greenleaf, Island Lake. Monthly meeting. Senior Men's Club: 8:45 a.m. every Tuesday at Patty Turner Senior Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield. For details, call (847) 940-4010.Kiwanis Club of Grayslake: Meets at noon Wednesdays at State Bank of the Lakes, 50 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. The public is welcome. For more information, call Larry Herzog at (847) 986-2000 or e-mail lherzog@VillageOfGrayslake.com Anime Club: 4-6 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Teens in sixth through 12th grade can enjoy a new Anime movie or series and Japanese snacks. For information, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.Jewish Couples Club: Club holds a social event on the first Saturday of each month. 7 p.m., call for location. Jewish Couples Club in the Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights area for new couples in their 50s and 60s wishing to develop new friendships. For details, call (847) 541-4485.Libertyville Junior Woman's Club: 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month (except for July and August), Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St., Libertyville. Open to all women interested in getting involved in the community for volunteer and social activities. For more information, call Suzanne, at (847) 680-4764 or visit www.libertyvillejuniors.org.Wauconda Snowmobile Club: 8 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month October through March at Wauconda Bowl, 381 W. Liberty St., Wauconda. Newcomers are welcome. The club plans trips, teaches snowmobile safety and is active with dealers and legislators. For information, call (847) 526-3392.Lake County Scrabble Club: 6:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month , Panera Bread, 6557 Grand Ave., Gurnee. All levels of play are welcome. For information, call Maria, at (847) 951-6620 or visit meetup.com/lakecountyscrabble. Ela Historical Society: 1 p.m. the third Sunday of every month, old Ela Township Hall, 95 E. Main St., Lake Zurich. All are welcome. The society also has a workshop from 9-11 a.m. the first Saturday of each month at the same address. Call (847) 438-2086.Boy Scout Troop 275: 7-8:30 p.m. every Thursday, Community Church of Round Lake, 217 Goodnow Blvd., Round Lake. Troop 275 participates in monthly camp outs, service projects and adventure activities. Open to boys ages 11-17. Call (847) 715-6511 or e-mail inthecourt@sbcglobal.com.Nehara Hadassah Couples Bowling League: 8 p.m. on the fourth Saturday of every month beginning in August at Lakeside Lanes, 900 S. Lake, Mundelein. This league goes from August to May with a $25 payment every month per couple. For more information or to reserve a spot contact the Hadassah North Shore office at (847) 205-1900 or email: northshore@hadassah.org.Crocheters of the Lakes: 6:30 p.m. third Wednesday of each month, Prairie Arts and Fibers, 960 Harris Road, Grayslake. The Crocheters of the Lakes chapter of the Crochet Guild of America invites crocheters of all levels, female and male. For information, e-mail CrochetersOfLakes@aol.com or call (847) 367-4216.