Lake County club notes

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Model T Ford Club of America: The Model T Ford Club of America will host the Western National Hillbilly Tour from 4 to 8 p.m. today and Saturday at the Hawthorn Park Hotel, in Springfield, Ill. Model T Fords from 28 states and Canada can be viewed up close by the public. For more information, call Gene or Kay at (417) 881-6702.

Waukegan Branch of AAUE: The September general meeting and brunch of the Waukegan Branch of American Association of University Women will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at College of Lake County, Lakeshore Campus, 111. N. Genesee St., room N118, in Waukegan. The guest speaker will be Jenifer Grady, an active participant in the Illinois WAGE Hub organization. (847) 244-7651.

Luggage for Freedom: A collection for the Chicago North Shore Section of the National Council of Jewish Women's "Luggage for Freedom" project will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, in the Jewel parking lot, 1600 Deerfield Road, Highland Park. Gently used towels, sheets, blanket, backpacks, children's books and new toiletries and stuffed animals will be collected. No luggage at this site. The Luggage for Freedom project provides gently used luggage packed with towels, sheets, blankets and new toiletries to women leaving local domestic violence shelters. They also provide backpacks filled with books and stuffed animals for the children. For more information, call (847) 853-8889 or e-mail luggageforfreedom@ncjwcns. org.

Fox Valley Rocketeers: The Fox Valley Rocketeers, a club of model rocketry enthusiasts, will hold its September rocket launch from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, at Raintree Park in Woodstock. Rocket fliers are welcome to come and fly their low power rockets. Park in the west entrance, weather and field permitting. For more information, call Mark at (815) 337-9058 or Ken at (815) 444-0539.

Go Veggie! Northwest: Go Veggie! Northwest will meet from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. A vegan potluck lunch will be served, bring your own table service, serving utensils and a beverage. The program begins at 2:15 p.m. All are welcome. R.S.V.P. to Mary at (847) 381-5564.

Gurnee Woman's Club: All ladies are invited to attend the next Gurnee Woman's Club meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, at the Gurnee Community Church 4555 Old Grand Ave. Gurnee. The program will feature the Victory Lakes Vocalaer's. Call Lori at (847) 855-1079.

Gardeners of Central Lake County: Herbal Harvest by Cathy Nardo will be the program hosted by the Gardeners of Central Lake County at 7:30 p.m. Monday, at the Evangelical Free Church, 431 W. Austin Ave., Libertyville. The program will last about one hour. The public is invited at no charge. For more information or directions, call Susan at (847) 816-8007.

American Association of University Women: American Association of University Women Barrington Area Branch will meet at 7 p.m. Monday in the Barrington Area Library. A physician from Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital will address "Shaping Our Lives Through Shaping Ourselves," using plastic surgery to empower women. Guests are welcome.

• At noon on Wednesday the luncheon book group will meet at The Garlands, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington, to discuss Thomas Friedman's book, "The World is Flat." Call Loretta at (847) 381-1804 for book group details.

• The daytime bridge group will meet Thursday, at the home of a member. Each player donated $2 to the AAUW Education Foundation. Call Bobbie at (847) 381-3315 for information.

• At 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25, the evening book group will meet, at the home of a member, to discuss "Personal Memoirs" by Ulysses S. Grant. Call Peg at (847) 381-4791.

Coterie of Barrington Game Day Event: Coterire of Barrington will hold a Game Day Event at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, at the Inverness Golf Club. The day begins with coffee and sweet rolls. Lunch will be served at noon. Come make new friends while playing cards and board games. The cost is $40 per person and non-members are welcome to attend. For more information, call (847) 462-9032.

Long Grove-Kildeer Garden Club: The Long Grove-Kildeer Garden Club will tour the Lurie Gardens at Millennium Park on Monday; and Haeger Pottery on Oct. 8. The club, which is open to all levels of gardeners, meets on the second Monday of the month at Reed Turner Nature Center, 3851 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. For more information, call Ivy at (847) 800-5000.

Coterie of Barrington Game Day event: Members and non-members are invited to join The Coterie of Barrington for a Game Day event at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Inverness Golf Club. Make new friendships while playing cards and board games. Day includes a noon luncheon. The cost of the event is $40 per person. For Game Day information, call (847) 462-9032. For membership, call (847) 277-7179.

Bunco Night to support local charity: The Libertyville Junior Woman's Club will hold a Bunco Night Tuesday in the Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St. Refreshments will be served at 7 p.m., followed by Bunco and club meeting from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Entrance fee is $5. R.S.V.P. to Tess at (847) 529-1041. The Libertyville Junior Woman's Club meets monthly from September through May, and membership is open to all women interested in sharing their talents and time to improve the community through volunteerism and philanthropic endeavors. Visit www.libertyvillejuniors.org.

St. Anne Women's Club: The St. Anne Women's Club will hold its first general meeting of the year at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Hospitality Room, 120 Ela St., Barrington. The club meets September through May. For more information or a membership form, call Pat Kolasinski at (847) 381-6859 or e-mail panakk@yahoo.com.

Buffalo Grove Garden Club: Helen Tosto, from "Tell Two Friends" in Libertyville, will demonstrate Fall to Christmas Holiday Home Decorating --Enhancing Your Home with Florals and Decorations, when the Buffalo Grove Garden Club meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday, at the Alcott Center, 530 Bernard, Buffalo Grove. For garden club program information, call Sandy at (847) 215-8482 or e-mail kjmonroe49@comcast.net.

Island Lake Seniors: The monthly meeting of the Island Lake Seniors will be held at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, at the Island Lake Village Hall, 3720 Greenleaf. The meeting will include entertainment, refreshments and a blood pressure check for those interested. The club has also planned a trip Nov. 1, to the Fireside Theatre The $60 fee includes bus transportation, dinner and a play. Call Bill at (847) 487-0405 for trip information. The Island Lake Seniors meet on the second Tuesday of every month. Annual dues are $10.

Patriot Aquatic Club: Tryouts for the Patriot Aquatic Club will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, at Stevenson High School's pool. Registration for returning swimmers will be at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 19, in the glass commons at Stevenson High School.

The Snowseekers Ski Club: Skiers and snowboarders of all ages and abilities are invited to attend the Snowseekers Ski Club meeting held at 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month, September through April, at the First Presbyterian Church, Maple and Douglas avenues in Libertyville. The club offers families, couples and singles trips to Midwestern and Western ski slopes and an annual "Learn to Ski" weekend, in addition to a variety of non-skiing social activities. For more information, visit www.snowseekers.org or call (847) 289-1811.

Lake County Women's Club: The Lake County Women's Club will meet at 10 a.m. Sept. 12, at State Bank of the Lakes, 50 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. The social club welcomes all area women. Activities include a book and investment club, movies, golf, cards, quilting, crafts, gardening, theater, lunches, hiking, couples events, trips and more. For a free newsletter or information, call Barb at (847) 548-9680.

Barrington Newcomers and Neighbors: The Barrington Newcomers and Neighbors will host an open house for perspective members from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Sept. 15, at the Barrington Area Library, 505 Northwest Highway, Barrington. Child care will be provided for the open house by reservation only. Open to resident of the 60010 ZIP code and District 220, the social organization offers a variety of activities for all interests. Dues annually are $30. For more information, call Nicky at (847) 387-3051 or Donna at (847) 387-3398.

American Society for Quality: The American Society for Quality, Northeastern Illinois Section will meet Sept. 20, at the Arboretum Club, 401 W. Half Day Road, Buffalo Grove. Pre-meeting clinic begins at 5:30 p.m.; 7:30 p.m. begins the main presentation, "Excellence in Management." Meals are $20. For reservations, e-mail asq1212reservations@yahoo.com. Reservation deadline is Sept. 15.

Alpha Omicron Pi: The Northwest Suburban Alumnae Chapter of Alpha Omicron Phi will hold a Manicures, Makeup and Martinis event at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, at the home of a Barrington member. For more information, call (847) 870-7548.

New members meeting and high tea: The Women's Club of Inverness will begin its 2007-08 years with a special new members meeting and high tea at 9 a.m. Thursday, at the Inverness Golf Club. Learn about the club, meet current members, join the brief business meeting and enjoy high tea. Members and interested parties can call Marcia at (847) 358-5325 for reservations. The Women's Club of Inverness meets September through May, with most meeting on the second Thursday of the month at 9 a.m., at the Inverness Country Club. The annual Holiday Fair will be held Nov. 6 at Concorde Banquets in Kildeer. For Holiday Fair information, call Kathy at (847) 358-5663.

Lakes Region Watercolor Guild: The first meeting of the 2007-08 season of the Lake Region Watercolor Guild will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, at State Bank of the Lakes, 50 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. Business is followed by guest artist demonstrator, David R. Becker of Ingleside, who will demonstrate techniques using light and color. Guests are welcome. A $5 fee will be charged at the door, refreshments served.

Computer-Assisted Genealogy Group: The Computer-Assisted Genealogy Group of Northern Illinois will meet at 10:30 a.m. Sept 15, in the Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Mike Karsen will moderate the meeting which will help provide the basics for searching databases using case studies to illustrate various techniques. For more information, (630) 529-4849.

Fox Lake-Grant Township Area Historical Society: The Fox Lake-Grant Township Area Historical Society will discuss the "First Hundred Years," 1907-2007 when they meet at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 15, at Grant Hall Museum, 411 Washington St., Ingleside. Bring stories, pictures or artifacts from this era. (847) 587-0544.

Lake County Art League: The Lake County Art League will open its 2007-08 season at 7 p.m. Sept. 17, at State Bank of the Lakes, 50 Commerce Drive, Grayslake, with a watercolor-landscape demonstration by artist Davida Schulman. Visitors welcome, no charge. www.lcal.org.

Signal Hill Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution: The Signal Hill Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 18, at the Barrington Area Library, 505 Northwest Highway, Barrington. Following the business meeting, a light buffet will be served before the 1 p.m. presentation of "Images of our Digital Past." For more information, call Christianson at (847) 836-1758 or Laura at (847) 658-9527.

Garden Club of Inverness: At 9:30 a.m. Sept. 20, the Garden Club of Inverness will hold its first meeting of the season at All Saints Lutheran Church, 630 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. After a brief business meeting and refreshments, Lucille Barnas, a master gardener from the University of Illinois extension service, will provide professional guidance on preparing the garden for fall and winter. For more information, call Carol at (847) 381-2727.

Bicycle Club of Lake County: The Bicycle Club of Lake County will sponsor a Singles Ride at 9 a.m. Sept. 22 and Oct. 27 at Old School Forest Preserve, St. Mary's Road, north of Route 60 and about 1/2 mile south of Route 176, Libertyville. The ride is for singles of all ages interested in cycling. It is an easy 12-15-mile trail ride at a conversational pace of 12 mph, no one will be left behind. Meet at the trail parking lot, first lot on the left side on the one way loop road. Helmets are required. Socializing after the ride. For more information, e-mail Bob at BCLCSinglesride@sbcglobal.net or visit www.bikebclc.com. Day of ride questions, call (847) 845-1741.

October

Four Seasons Garden Club: Four Seasons Garden Club will meet at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 3 at the Northern Trust Bank, Foundry Shopping Center, Northwest Highway and Hart Road, Barrington. The Sacred Use of Plants in Native American Ceremonies," will be presented by Mary Griffin. For information, call Lenore at (847) 381-2883.

Kol Hadash treasure hunt: Kol Hadash Congregation, Lincolnshire, will hold a fundraising treasure hunt at 6:45 p.m. Oct. 6, at Deerfield High School. For registration form or information, visit kolhadash.com. $35 per person, includes buffet dinner

Henrietta Szold Hadassah Group Mah Jongg tournament: The Hadassah-Henrietta Szold Group will hold a Mah Jongg tournament from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 14 at Michael's Red Hots, Route 22 and Buffalo Grove roads, Buffalo Grove. Awards and raffles. Table of four is $25 per person. Reservations and payment due before Oct. 7. For a reservation form e-mail dianeruss@juno.com. For chapter information, call (847) 433-6350.

November

Barrington Chapter National Daughters of the American Revolution: The Barrington Chapter of the National Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a genealogy workshop from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 3 at the Barrington Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Kristen Smith, reference librarian from the Algonquin Area Library will present, "How Do I Begin?" -- an introduction to the basics of genealogical research. A light breakfast/lunch buffet will be provided. For more information, call Laura at (847) 658-9527.