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Summer Reading Club Finale with Author Rebecca Rotert: 7 p.m. Thursday, July 23, Vernon Area Public Library, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Hear author Rebecca Rotert in conversation with book reviewer and popular book club facilitator Judy Levin as they discuss the library's summer reading selected book, "Last Night at the Blue Angel." Bring your Summer Reading Club copy for signing at the event. Registration required. Visit www.vapld.info or call (224) 543-1485.
Lake Zurich Rotary Club: 12:15 p.m. Fridays, DiPiero's, 17 E. Main St., Lake Zurich. Fun, community involvement and lunch. $14; free for prospective members. On July 24, Karen Kaplan, author of "Descendants of Rajgrod: Learning to Forgive," will talk about the importance of letting go of negative emotions in order to have a happy life. Visit lakezurichrotary.org.
Games and Card Players Club: 12:30-3:30 p.m. Thursdays, Wauconda Township Hall, 505 W. Bonner Road, Wauconda. Join this friendly group of prime timers at Wauconda Township Hall for pinochle, rummy, Yahtzee and more. Free. Call Lisa Knight at (847) 526-1800 or visit www.waucondatownship.com.
Lake County Folk Club: 7 p.m. most Sundays, Fatman Bowl, 13860 Rockland Road, Green Oaks. Upcoming events include a song circle July 26 and an open stage Aug. 9. No charge for open stage and song circle events; admission for performances is $10 for members, seniors and students; $12 for nonmembers. To reserve concert seating, call (847) 602-8882 before noon on the concert date. Visit thelakecountyfolkclub.org.
Unity: 7 p.m. Sundays, St. Peter United Church of Christ, 47 Church St., Lake Zurich. Unity is a Youth Group sponsored by St. Peter UCC for students in grades 9-12Free. Visit www.stpeterlz.org.
Chess Club: 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, Northbrook Public Library, 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook. All levels, from skilled players looking for a challenge to beginners interested in learning new skills, are welcome at the weekly Chess Club. Chess sets and clocks will be provided. No registration required. Visit www.northbrook.info.
Walleyes Unlimited: 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, Fox Lake American Legion, 703 North Route 12, Fox Lake. The club will meet at a different location than usual for a social night. Bring some recent fishing pictures to show or lake maps you are willing to share information on, or bring a map for waters you want more information about. Visit walleyesunlimitedusa.org or email info@walleyesunlimitedusa.org.