Lake Co. club notes

May

Lake Country Astronomical Society: 7:30 p.m. May 16; Volo Bog State Natural Area visitor center, Ingleside. John Vittallo will share images and scientific findings from Cassini-Huygens mission. Public star party begins at 9:30 p.m., weather permitting. www.lcas-astronomy.org.

Hawthorn Woods Women's Club garage sale: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 17. Village wide sale includes more than 200 homes. For details, directions or participation information, call (847) 438-0723 or visit www.hwwc.info.

Arlington 500 Bicycle Ride: May 18, lightly traveled roads in Lake County. Arlington Heights Bicycle Association's Invitational ride features choice of four routes with distances of 30, 44, 54 or 68 miles. For details, visit www.cyclearlington.com.

Go Veggie Northwest Vegan potluck lunch: 1-4 p.m. May 18; Barrington Library, 505 N. Northwest Hwy., Barrington. Bring table service, serving utensils and beverage with shared dish and ingredient list. For reservations or details, call Mary at (847) 381-5564.

Foresters Lago Branch: 7 p.m. May 20; Community Protestant Church, United Church of Christ, 418 N. Prairie Ave., Mundelein. Membership meeting, public invited. For details, call (800) 828-1540.

Barrington Writers Workshop: 9 a.m. to noon May 20, Barrington Area Public Library, 505 N. Northwest Hwy., Barrington. Call Beverly at (847) 394-3129.

Signal Hill Chapter DAR: 11:30 a.m. May 20, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Hwy., Barrington. Signal Hill Chapter Daughter of the American Revolutions gathering at 11:30 a.m., followed by a box lunch at noon. Luncheon costs $16. Send a check, payable to Signal Hill Chapter NSDAR, to Sally Hansen, 729 N. River Road, Algonquin, IL 60102-2404, for reservations.