Lake County club notes
To submit a listing, send e-mail to clubs@dailyherald.com, or fax to Club News at (847) 427-1301. Listings must be received no later than two weeks prior to the event.
Lake County Astronomical Society: Lake County Astronomical Society. The Lake County Astronomical Society will meet 7:30 p.m. today at the Volo Bog State Natural Area visitor's center in Ingleside. The meeting begins with a business session, followed by the public astronomy program at 8:30 p.m., by Larry Boyle. Boyle will present a recap of all the important events in astronomy and space exploration over the past year. A public star party follows the presentation at 9:30 p.m., weather permitting. For more information, visit www.lcas-astronomy.org or call (847) 949-5479 in the evenings.
"Les Bavards du Nord": "Les Bavards du Nord," a monthly francophone lunch group, will meet 1 p.m. Saturday for lunch and conversation in French at a Buffalo Grove restaurant. Participants must have the ability to carry on general conversations in the language. No membership required. For more information and reservations, call (847) 921-7864 before Tuesday.
Winnetka Hadassah: Glencoe/Northbrook/Winnetka Hadassah group will hold a Malavah Malkah dinner at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Am Yisrael Congregation, 4 Happ Road, Northfield. Dr. Irving Cutler, noted author and tour guide, will present a slide viewing of the history of the Jews of Chicago. $36; $40 at the door. For reservations, call (847) 433-6350.
Shoreline Dance Club: The Shoreline Dance Club will hold its next dance Saturday at the Gordon Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. A tango lesson begins at 7:30 p.m., followed by an evening of social dancing to a variety of recorded ballroom dance music. Admission is $20 per couple for members; $25 for nonmembers. Membership is $20 per year. Dress is casual, refreshments provided. Adults of all ages and dancing abilities are welcome. For more information, call Jan at (847) 816-7602.
Fox Lake-Grant Township Area Historical Society: Continuing the centennial discussions to assist in the celebration of the Fox Lake Centennial, the Fox Lake-Grant Township Area Historical Society will hold a discussion at 9:30 a.m. Saturday on the businesses of the area in the last 100 years, at the Grant Hall Museum, 411 Washington St., Ingleside. This will also be the annual meeting of the society and the election of four trustees to the board will take place. For more information, call (847) 587-0544.
White elephant auction: Northwest Chapter Hadassah, a women's Zionist organization, will hold a white elephant auction at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Village Bar & Grill, 48 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. Cost is $12 at the door for dessert, cold beverages and coffee. For details, call Linda at (847) 991-2657.
Zion Genealogical Society: Zion Genealogical Society will meet 7 p.m. Monday at the Beach Park Village Hall, 11270 E. Wadsworth Road, Beach Park. Maureen Brady, a family history researcher, will be the guest speaker. All are welcome. For details, call Joanne at (847) 360-0360.
Buffalo Grove Chapter of North Shore Hadassah: Buffalo Grove Chapter of North Shore Hadassah will hold an education day featuring Rabbi Robert Gamer at noon Monday at Congregation Beth Am, 225 N. McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. Gamer will speak on "Stories from our Sages." A mini-lunch will be available for $5. For details, call (847) 634-2102.
Buffalo Grove Writer Group: The Buffalo Grove Writers Group will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at Kingswood United Methodist Church, 401 W. Dundee Road, Buffalo Grove. All interested writers are welcome. For details, call Cindy at (847) 359-6337.
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. Each meeting includes a guest speaker. For more information, 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.
Buffalo Grove Writers Group: The Buffalo Grove Writers Group will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at Kingswood United Methodist Church, 401 W. Dundee Road, Buffalo Grove. All interested writers are welcome. For more information, call Cindy at (847) 459-6337.
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 more information, call (847) 459-4100.
Lac des Illinois Chapter, National Society Colonial Dames, XVII Century: Lac des Illinois Chapter, National Society Colonial Dames, XVII Century will meet at 11 a.m. Nov. 28 at Dover Straits in Mundelein for a luncheon meeting. R.S.V.P. before Wednesday to Joan at (847) 359-3831 or e-mail joan m60067@yahoo.com.
Men's Club of Congregation Beth Judea: The Men's Club of Congregation Beth Judea will hold its annual blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 25 in the social hall of the synagogue, Route 83 and Hilltop Road, Long Grove. To make an appointment, call (847) 634-0777.
Aviva/Lilah Daytime Group of North Shore Hadassah: The Aviva/Lilah Daytime Group of North Shore Hadassah will meet 10 a.m. Nov. 27 at the Container Store, 101 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook. For reservations, call (847) 433-6350.
Hadassah North Shore Chapter: Hadassah North Shore Chapter invites prospective members to an open Book Club review of "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini from 12:15-2:30 p.m. Nov. 27 in Riverwoods. To reserve a spot or for more information, call (847) 433-6350 or e-mail northshore@hadassah.org.