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.

Long Grove-Kildeer Garden Club: The Long Grove-Kildeer Garden club will meet today at the Reed-Turner Nature Center, 3851 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove, for a member demonstration and workshop on the art of beaded flowers. The March 10 meeting will be a tour of the Ball Seed production plant, with lunch following. Reservations are required. For details, call Ivy at (847) 800-5000.

Gardeners of Central Lake County: "Perennials: More Than Poppies," presented by Master Gardener Debbie Malinowski, will be the program hosted by the Gardeners of Central Lake County at 7:30 p.m. today at the Evangelical Free Church, Garfield and Austin avenues in Libertyville. The public is invited to attend the one-hour program. For details, call Susan at (847) 816-8007.

Green Thumbs of Barrington Garden Club: The Green Thumbs of Barrington Garden Club will meet 12:30 p.m. today at the Barrington Library. Master Gardener Debbie Malinowski will present "Shade Gardens: It's Not Just Hostas." Visitors welcome. For more information, call Vicki at (847) 526-5998.

Beth Judea Men's Club: The Men's Club of Congregation Beth Judea will host a trip to the United Center Tuesday to watch the Chicago Bulls take on the New Orleans Hornets. Game time is 7:30 p.m. $30 per ticket. For more information, call Fred at (847) 634-0777.

Grand Dominion Hadassah: The Grand Dominion Hadassah group will meet 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in a Mundelein home. "Making a difference in our world, our communities and ourselves-every member counts," will be the topic of discussion. For more information or reservations, call (847) 433-6350.

ADHA Roundtable: A free monthly meeting for parents of children with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder or issues of impulsivity and inattentiveness will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Warren Township Youth Services, 17801 W. Washington St., Gurnee. Presentations are followed by open discussion. For more information or to register, call (847) 244-1101, ext. 401.

Island Lake Seniors: The Island Lake Seniors will meet 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Island Lake Village Hall, 3720 Greenleaf. Entertainment by hula dancers, blood pressure screening, more. Dues are $12 per year.

Buffalo Grove Garden Club: The Buffalo Grove Garden Cub will sponsor Wally Schmidtke from Pesche's, who will speak on "Wake Up Your Garden for Spring," when the club meets 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Alcott Center, 530 Bernard, Buffalo Grove. For more information, call Sandy at (847) 215-8482 or e-mail kjmonroe49@comcast.net.

Barrington Area Charitable Exchange: Barrington Area Charitable Exchange will hold its first charitable exchange of 2008 with wine and hors d'oeuvres at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, at the Barrington Career Center, 600 Hart Road, Suite 275, Barrington. The group is open to any directors, trustees or executives of charitable organizations in the Barrington area at no charge. For reservations, call Debra at (847) 842-9550.

Wauconda Snowmobile Club: The Wauconda Snowmobile Club will meet 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Wauconda Bowl, 381 W. Liberty St., Wauconda. For more information, call John at (847) 526-3392.

Grayslake Historical Society: Join the Grayslake Historical Society at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday to learn about the history of the buildings on South Seymour and South Whitney streets in Grayslake. Admission is $5; $3 for members. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call (847) 223-7663.

Lake Country Women's Club: The Lake Country Women's Club, a social club welcoming all area women, will meet 10 a.m. Wednesday at State Bank of the Lakes, 50 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. For a newsletter and membership information, call Barb at (847) 548-9680.

Antioch Woman's Club: The Antioch Woman's Club will hold its regular meeting 1 p.m. Wednesday, at the Antioch Area Senior Center, 817 Holbek St., Antioch. The program, "How to Avoid Identity Theft," will be presented by Lou Archibald, Illinois assistant state's attorney. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call Maureen at (847) 395-5968.

Catholic Women's Club of Lake County: The Catholic Women's Club of Lake County will hold a Valentine luncheon for women and men 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Dismas Church, 2600 Sunset Ave., Waukegan. $15. Reservations required by today. Call Islo at (847) 662-0160.

Inverness Women's Club: The February meeting of the Inverness Women's Club will be held 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Vittorio De Roma Italian Bistro, 154 W. Northwest Highway, Palatine. A general meeting will be followed by lunch and a program by Vittorio's executive chef. $35. For lunch reservations, call Karen at (847) 397-8955.

LakeShore Ski and Sports Club: LakeShore Ski and Sports Club will host the following trips:

• Saturday; Cascade Mountain. Day trip includes bus transportation, lifts, NASTAR racing, snacks, pizza, ski instruction. $91 members; $105 non-members. Call Peter (773) 478-4866.

• March 7-9: SMSC Winter Carnival weekend trip to Shanty Creek. Two nights lodging, breakfast, bus transportation, lift ticket, racing, special activities, competitions and Saturday night dinner and dancing. $299. Call Leonor de la Torre at (773) 782-3252.

Foresters Lago Branch: The next general meeting of the Foresters Lago Branch will be held 7 p.m. Feb. 19 at Community Protestant Church, United Church of Christ, 418 N. Prairie Ave., Mundelein. The public is invited to attend this membership meeting. For more information, call (800) 828-1540.

Burlington Genealogical Society: The Burlington Genealogical Society will hold a "Pass Around" at 7 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Burlington High School, 400 McCanna Parkway, Burlington, Wis. Members and visitors are invited to bring articles, magazines, syllabus, lecture notes, charts etc., to pass around and share. For more information, call Dave at (262) 534-6590 or Sharon at (262) 637-4108.

Lincolnshire Garden Club: The Lincolnshire Garden Club will meet Feb. 21 at the Vernon Hills Public Library, 300 Peterson Road, Vernon Hills. A continental breakfast begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the business meeting at 10 a.m. The program, by Carolyn Urlich, editor of Chicagoland Gardening Magazine, begins at 10:30 a.m.

Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Judea: The Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Judea will host Sue Lewis, the education vice president of the Central Great Lakes Region of Women's Leagues, at 7:45 p.m. Feb. 21 in the synagogue's social hall, Route 83 and Hilltop Road, Long Grove. Lewis will discuss "Bubbemeises: Jewish Customs and Superstitions." For more information, call (847) 634-0777.

Garden Club of Inverness: The Garden Club of Inverness will meet 9:30 a.m. Feb. 21 at All Saints Lutheran Church, 630 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. David Husmuller and his wife, Peggy Wingo, owners of Earth Wild Garden Center in Grayslake, will share a variety of wildflower possibilities for early spring planting. All gardeners are welcome. For more information, call Carol at (8470 381-2727.

American Society for Quality: Northeastern Illinois Section of the American Society for Quality will meet Feb. 21 at the Arboretum Club, 401 W. Half Day Road, Buffalo Grove. The Premeeting clinic on "Successful Supply Chain/Supplier Quality Management" will begin at 5:30 p.m., with dinner at 6:30 p.m. for $20. The main presentation will feature an FDA auditor speaking on "Difficult Decisions." There is no cost for the meeting attendance only.

Compassionate Friends: The Northern Lake County Illinois Compassionate Friends Chapter will meet 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at Milburn Church, Grass Lake Road, and Route 45, Milburn. The mission of the chapter is to assist families by providing support following the death of a child of any age. For more information, call (847) 395-8597 or (847) 838-0912 or visit www.iltcf.org.

Council of Catholic Nurses of Lake County: The Council of Catholic Nurses of Lake County will hold a Lenten Day Recollection from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 23 at Marytown Retreat Center, 1600 W. Park Ave., Libertyville. Several interesting topics will be discussed followed by Mass at noon then lunch. Members $25; nonmembers, $30. A donation for Marytown's resale shop is also requested. Reservations are required to Marian at (847) 548-1309 before Feb. 18. All nurses are welcome.

Sisterhood of Temple Chai: Sisterhood of Temple Chai will hold its forth annual Party-Planning Fair from 3 to 7 p.m. Feb. 24 at Temple Chai, 1670 Checker Road, Long Grove. Meet more than 70 vendors including photographers, videographers and DJs and obtain ideas for invitations, centerpieces, entertainment and more. For more information, e-mail simchashowcase@aol.com or call (847) 913-6869.

Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois: The Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois will present "Family Tree Maker 2008-The Latest Version" by Franlklin Mills at 2 p.m. Feb. 24 at Temple Beth Israel, 3601 W. Dempster St., Skokie. The facility opens at 12:30 p.m. for library use. For more information, call (312) 666-0100.

Walleys Unlimited: Walleyes Unlimited will meet 7 p.m. Feb. 27 at the Gurnee American Legion Post 771, 749 Milwaukee Ave., Gurnee. Visit walleyesunlimitedusa.org or call Eric at (414) 745-3855 or David at (847) 223-2398 for more information.

March

American Association of University Women: The Deerfield Area Branch of the American Association of University Women, along with the Mid-Lake County and Lake Forest-Lake Bluff branches will hold a brunch program 11 a.m. March 8 at Lamb's Farm in Libertyville, Route 176 and the I 294. The program features recent recipients of Educational Foundation Fellowships. $13. For reservations, call Kay at (847) 955-1708.

Lincolnshire Garden Club: The Lincolnshire Garden Club will host retired horticulturist April Meyers at 10:30 a.m. March 13 at the Vernon Hills Public Library, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Meyers will share some new perennials and annuals for 2008. A continental breakfast begins at 9:30 a.m. followed by a business meeting at 10 a.m. New members are welcome. For more information, call Elaine at (847) 945-54421.

Czech Slovak American Genealogy Society: Czech Slovak American Genealogy Society will meet 1:30 p.m. March 29 at the First Presbyterian Church of LaGrange, 150 S. Ashland Ave., LaGrange. Craig L. Pfannkuche will present "Analyzing 19th Century Photographs for Family History Data." Additional 2008 meetings will be held May 17, Aug. 16 and Oct. 18. For meeting and speaker information, call Marge at (847) 392-9036 or e-mail mdstueck@aol.com.

April

NSDAR Signal Hill Chapter: National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Signal Hill Chapter will hold a genealogical workshop April 12 at the Barrington Library. The program, "Do These Genes Make ME Fat?" will be presented by Debbie McArdle, Kishwaukee Trail Chapter, NSDAR member. For membership information, call Laura at (847) 658-9527 or Margaret at (847) 836-1758.

Miscellaneous

Red Hat Society: A new chapter of the Red Hat Society is forming in Buffalo Grove. For more information, call Myra at (847) 478-1940.

Weight Watchers: Weight Watchers has opened a new meeting location in Fox Lake. The meeting is held 6 p.m. every Thursday at Lakefront Park, 71 Nippersink Blvd. Meeting last approximately 35 minutes. For more information, call (800) 651-6000.

Inverness Women's Club scholarships: The Women's Club of Inverness, as part of its annual charitable giving, sponsors several $1,000 scholarships that will be awarded to graduating seniors, college students and returning students residing in districts 211 and 221. Scholarship grants are based on financial need and strong academic achievement. Applications are available in the guidance offices of local high schools. Deadline for submission is March 14. For more information, call (847) 358-8438.