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April

Northwest Suburban Astronomers meets: 7:30 p.m. today; Hoffman Estates Park District Community Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Dr. Antonino Miceli, Argonne National laboratory, will present, "New Views on the Formation of Our Galaxy." www.nsaclub.org.

Chicago Northwest Suburban Alumnae Chapter of Delta Delta Delta annual Pansy Luncheon: Noon May 4; Inverness Golf Club. Reservation deadline today, all Tri-Deltas are invited. (847) 426-7655.

Hoffman Estates Jaycees "Best Pizza Contest": 7-8:30 p.m. today; Schaumburg Township hall, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. $6. (847) 385-8265 or www.hoffmanestatesjaycees.org.

Computer-Assisted Genealogy Group of Northern Illinois meets: 10:30 a.m. Saturday; Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. "GenSmarts-Version 2-What's New" will be presented. Moderator R. Aaron Underwood.

Poplar Creek Prairie Stewards weekly workdays: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 27, and May 3, 11, 17, 25 and 31; Shoe Factory Woods Forest Preserve parking lot, west side of Route 59 between Golf and Shoe Factory roads, Hoffman Estates. Come when you can, spring restoration activities include planting, brush and weed control. (847) 836-7443 or poplarcreekprairiestewards.org.

Green Thumbs of Barrington Garden Club meets: 12:30 p.m. Monday; Barrington Area Library. Bob and Kathy Andrini will present, "Those Amazing Birds." Refreshments served. Vicki, (847) 526-5998.

Happy Twirlers Dance Club meets: 7 p.m. Monday; Summit Square Retirement Hotel, Touhy and Northwest Highway, Park Ridge. (773) 685-8407 or (847) 899-4075.

PFLAG meets: 7-9 p.m. Monday; Unitarian Universalist Church, 1025 N. Smith St., Palatine. (847) 358-3994.

Kiwanis Club of Palatine meets: 7 p.m. Tuesday for dinner at Marlowe's restaurant, Euclid Avenue and Quentin Road, Palatine. Jim, (224) 420-0871 or www.pflag-palatine.org.

Barrington Writers workshop morning group meets: 9 a.m.-noon Tuesday; Barrington Area Public Library, 505 N. Northwest Hwy., Barrington. Beverly, (847) 394-3129.

Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois meets: 7 p.m. Wednesday; Temple Beth Israel, 3601 W. Dempster St., Skokie. Mike Karsen presents, "Jewish Genealogy Resources in Chicago." (312) 666-0100.

Ostomy Association of Greater Chicago meets: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, 1775 Dempster St., Park Ridge. Tim Traznik will lead a panel discussion. www.uoachicago.org.

Barrington Writers Workshop evening group meets: 6:30-9 p.m. Wednesday; Barrington Area Public Library, 505 N. Northwest Hwy., Barrington. Janet, (847) 398-1087.

High Road Rider's Motorcycle Club Bike Blessing: 9 a.m.-11 a.m. April 26; Willow Creek Community Church, South Barrington. Bring a pair of used shoes to donate to "Stuff for the Poor," to help fund the Aid to Orphans project. (630) 697-6526.

Streamwood Woman's Club Mother-Daughter Friendship Tea: 2-4 p.m. April 27; Streamwood Community Center, 770 Bartlett Road, Streamwood. $9 per person includes tea, punch, sandwiches, cookies. Melba, (630) 830-7954, or e-mail streamwoodwomansclub@yahoo.com.

Northwest Stamp Club meets: 7 to 10 p.m. April 28: Spring auction in Arlington Heights. (847) 439-1947.

• May 6: 2 p.m., Elk Grove Village Library, Biesterfield and Wellington. Question and answer session with mixture and swap activity.

• May 13: Quiz night/mixture in Schaumburg.

• May 27: Show and tell in Arlington Heights.

• June 10: Ask the expert/swap night in Schaumburg.

• June 23: Stamp bingo/silent auction in Arlington Heights.

July 28: Summer auction in Arlington Heights.

• Aug. 25: Slide show/mixture in Arlington Heights.

Novel Approach Group, American Association of University Women meets: 7:30 p.m. April 28 to discuss "Wish Club," a novel by Kim Strickland. (847) 985-5560.

St. Theresa Knights of Columbus trip to Four Winds Casino: Bus departs 7:30 a.m. April 30 from St. Theresa's parking lot, Palatine. $35 per person, reservations required. Must be 21 or older and bring valid state-issued driver's license or ID card. For information and reservations, call Lou or Mary at (847) 991-1562.

May

Eli Skinner Chapter, National Society Daughter of the American Revolution meets: 12:30 p.m. May 1; Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. Debbie McArdle presents, "Toys in the Attic." Meeting also includes installation of new officers.

EAA Chapter 101 Young Eagle Rally: 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. May 4; Schaumburg Airport. Children ages 8-17 can meet pilots, view the aircraft and take a flight. (708) 788-6390.

Bartlett Woman's Club meets: 7 p.m. May 6; Log Cabin, 102 N. Eastern Ave., Bartlett. Election of officers, white elephant bingo, social. Peggy, (630) 830-8407.

Inverness Woman's Club meets: 9:30 a.m. May 8; Inverness Golf Club. Business meeting, program, luncheon. Dermatologist Dr. Amy Derick presents, "Ageless Faces." Lenore, (847) 381-2883 or hg139@aol.com.

Northwest Suburban Astronomers Astronomy Day: 5:30 p.m. May 10; William Rainey Harper College, building Z, Algonquin Road entrance, Palatine. Telescopes available for viewing, weather permitting; demonstrations and exhibits. www.nsaclub.org.

Dance World Dance Club dance: May 10: Hoffman Estates Park District, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. A one-hour waltz lesson begins at 7:30 p.m. Open dance 8:30-11:30 p.m. $5 for members; $10 for guests. (847) 622-3622 or ballroomchicago.com/dance_world.

Future dance dates are: June 14, tango lesson; July 12, nightclub 2-step lesson; and Aug. 9, cha-cha lesson.

Four Seasons Garden Club plant sale: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 10; 25849 Crest Hill Drive, Barrington. Plants, containers, garden magazines and other garden-related items.

Coterie of Barrington game day: 10 a.m. May 13; Inverness Golf Club. Bridge, mah-jongg, dominos, and other table games, lunch. $40. Checks to: Patricia Toole, 1055 White Pine Drive, Cary, IL 60013 before May 9. Guest welcome.

Go Veggie Northwest Vegan potluck lunch: 1-4 p.m. May 18; Barrington Library, 505 N. Northwest Hwy., Barrington. Bring your own table service, serving utensil, and beverage with shared dish and ingredient list. Future meetings will be held July 20, Sept 21 and Nov. 16. For reservations or information, call Mary (847) 381-5564.