Lake County club notes

Illinois State Genealogical Society: Illinois State Genealogical Society's 2007 genealogical conference "Illinois: The Way West, Tracing Your Migrating Ancestors," will be held Saturday at the Waterford Banquet Conference Center, 933 Riverside Drive, Elmhurst. The one-day conference features lectures, vendors, displays and more. To register, visit www.rootsweb.com/~ilsgs/.

Motivational speaker: The North Region Jaycees, in conjunction with the Hoffman Estates Jaycees, will host motivational speaker Lori Rhodes of Mana Coaching and Seminars at 1 p.m. Saturday at Campanelli YMCA, 300 W. Wise Road, Schaumburg. $5 for Jaycees; $10 for non-Jaycees. (847) 514-7175.

Shoreline Dance Club: The Shoreline Dance Club will hold its next dance at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Gorton Community Center, 400 W. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. Lesson begins at 7:30 p.m., followed by an evening of social dancing. Admission is $20 per couple for members, $25 for nonmembers. Membership per couple is $20 per year. Dress is casual, refreshments will be served. Adults of all ages and dancing abilities welcome. Call Jan at (847) 816-7602 or Paul at (847) 295-1417.

Computer-Assisted Genealogy Group: The Computer-Assisted Genealogy Group of Northern Illinois will meet at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. The moderator for the meeting will be Everett Butler, who will share techniques for preserving and adding interest to publishing endeavors. Call Stan at (630) 529-4849.

"Stylin' for Scholars:" The Chicago Northwest Suburban Alumnae Panhellenic will hold its third annual "Stylin' for Scholars" fashion show from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday at Makray Memorial Golf Club, 1010 S. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Admission is $35 and includes lunch, fashions, raffles, silent auction and jewelry sale. Call Missy at (847) 368-8601 or e-mail maw72@hotmail.com.

Exchange Club of Grayslake: The Exchange Club of Grayslake invited the public to its annual Pancake Breakfast from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday at the Grayslake Fire Station, Whitney and Hawley streets, Grayslake. All-you-can-eat event features fire department demonstrations, raffles and the Grayslake Historical Museum. Adults, $5; children ages 4-14, $4; children under age 3, free. Proceeds benefit the community. Call Cynthia at (847) 223-5222.

Long Grove-Kildeer Garden Club: The Long Grove-Kildeer Garden 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, Ivy at (847) 800-5000.

Grayslake Greenery Garden Club: Michael Jeffords of the Illinois Natural History Survey will give tips on photographing nature when he presents "Nature Photography" at Monday's meeting of the Grayslake Greenery Garden Club. The 7 p.m. event will be held at State Bank of the Lakes, 50 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. For more information, call Deb at (847) 548-9297 or visit www.grayslakegreenerygardenclub.org.

Lake Villa Township Lions: The Lake Villa Township Lions Club will meet at 6:30 p.m., on the first Tuesday of the month, from September through May, at Saluto's restaurant, 7680 Grand Ave., Gurnee. Meetings are open to the public and everyone is invited to attend. Each meeting includes a guest speaker. Visit www.lakevillalions.org.

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 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.

Sitzmark Ski Club: The Sitzmark Ski Club will hold its annual newcomers meeting at 8 p.m. Wednesday at El Barrio's, off Diamond Lake Road in Mundelein. Sign up for trips to Breckinridge, Steamboat and the Midwest. Raffles and refreshments provided.

Poetic License Poetry Group: The Poetic License Poetry Group will meet from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on the last Wednesday of the month at the Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. For details, call (847) 459-4100.

Catholic Women's Club of Lake County: The Catholic Women's Club of Lake County will sponsor a trip to Our Lady Help of Christians Shrine at Holy Hill, Wis., from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday. For details or to register, call Joan at (847) 265-1016.

Lake County Astronomical Society: The Lake County Astronomical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Volo Bog State Natural Area visitor center in Ingleside. A business session will be followed at 8:30 p.m. by the public astronomy program featuring, Bob Shutan of Shutan Photo in Vernon Hills. A public star party follows at 9:30 p.m., weather permitting. For details, contact Travis at (847) 949-5479 or www.lcas-astronomy.org.

Wauconda Township Seniors Club: The Wauconda Township Seniors Club will meet at noon Nov. 6 for its annual Thanksgiving luncheon at the Wauconda Township Hall. Cost of the meal is $11 with payment due before Oct. 26 to Shirley at (847) 526-8376 or Mary at (847) 526-7076. Larry Bergnach and his wife will entertain with "Those were the Days," memories of old-time radio music and songs.

• The club's annual Christmas party will be held Dec. 4; deadline for reservations is Nov. 26. Call Nonic at (847) 526-6306.

Bicycle Club of Lake County: The Bicycle Club of Lake County will sponsor a Singles Ride at 9 a.m. Oct. 27 at Old School Forest Preserve, St. Mary's Road, north of Route 60 and about ½ 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 details, e-mail Bob at BCLCSinglesride@sbcglobal.net or visit www.bikebclc.com. Day of ride questions, call (847) 845-1741.

"Pictures of Prague Days:" Czech Slovak Americans Genealogy Society Illinois will present a program by the Chicago Sister Cities organization, "Pictures of Prague Days," at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 27 at the First Presbyterian Church of LaGrange, 150 S. Ashland Ave. La Grange. All are welcome; admission is free. For more information, call Marge at (847) 392-9036.

November

Island Lake Seniors: The Island Lake Seniors has planned a trip to the Fireside Theatre on Nov. 1. The $60 fee includes bus transportation, dinner and a play. For information, Call Bill at (847) 487-0405. The Island Lake Seniors meet on the second Tuesday of every month. Annual dues are $10.

Lake County Area Computer Enthusiasts: The Lake County Area Computer Enthusiasts will host "Microsoft Publisher 2007 -- See how you can create professional looking publications, flyers and newsletters at home," from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Nov. 3 at the Grayslake Area Public Library. For more information, call Dwight (847) 623-3815.

Four Seasons Garden Club: Laura Anderson of St. Charles will present "The History of Bees and Different Styles of Hives" when the Four Seasons Garden Club meets at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 6 at Hawthorn Nursery, 24481 N. Old McHenry Road, Hawthorn Woods. Guest welcome. The club meets on the first Tuesday of the month September through June. For more information, call Lenore at (847) 381-2883.

Libertyville Woman's Club: The next meeting of the Libertyville Woman's Club will be held at noon Nov. 7 at Grace Lutheran Church, on Valley Park Drive in Libertyville. A light luncheon will be served, followed by a program by Joe Hunley, who will present drama, stories and poetry. Call Audrey at (847) 362-3565.

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