Lake Co. clubs notes

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Rotary of Lake Zurich: 12:15 p.m. July 25, Gino's East, 557 W. Main St., Lake Zurich. Business meeting with guest speaker, Mark Ernst. For information, visit www.lakezurichrotary.org.

Citizens for Conservation summer workdays: 9-11 a.m. July 26 and 31, 459 W. Highway 22, Lake Barrington. Dress for the weather, wear sunscreen. Bring work gloves, something to drink and bug spray. For question, call (847) 382-7283.

Bicycle Club of Lake County "Singles Ride": 9 a.m. July 26, Aug. 23 and Sept. 27, Meet at the Old School Forest Preserve in Libertyville, St. Mary's Road., 1 mile north of Route 60 at the "Trails" parking lot. 12-15 mile trail ride at a "conversational" pace of 12 mph on crushed limestone trails for singles of all ages. No one will be left behind. Helmets are required. There will be an opportunity for socializing after the ride. For information, contact Bob Shuppert, at BCLCSinglesride@sbcglobal.net, or on the day of the ride, call (847) 845-1741.

Northwest Suburban Astronomers Public Star Party: 7 p.m. July 26, at Marengo Ridge Conservation Area, Shelter 2, two miles north of the town of Marengo on the east side of Illinois Route 23, McHenry. Look at the stars, galaxies, nebulae and star clusters with the help of NSA member telescopes. Bring warn clothing, insect repellent and flashlight covered with red plastic or cellophane. Free event. For information, visit www.mccdistrict.org/specia-events of www.nsaclub.org.

Hadassah barbecue: 5:30 p.m. July 27, at a member's home. The Highland Park Group of Hadassah North Shore Chapter will hold a benefit barbecue for Hadassah Medical Organization. The guest speaker will be Bob Schwartz, director of policy - Israeli Consulate. For information and reservations, contact the North Shore Office at (847) 433-6350 or northshore@hadassah.org.

Wheeling Area Chapter of AARP: 1 p.m. July 28; Pavilion Senior Center, 199 N. First St., Wheeling. Installation of officers will follow the meeting. The movie "Yankee Doodle Dandy," with James Cagney will be shown and refreshments served. All seniors are invited. For details, call (847) 459-2670.

Walleyes Unlimited: 7 p.m. the last Wednesday of each month. July's meeting is in Fox Lake. Visit the Web site for details. Club usually meets at the Gurnee American Legion Post 771, 749 Milwaukee Ave., Gurnee. For information, visit www.walleyesunlimitedusa.org or call David Vincent, at (847) 223-2398.

Hadassah North Shore Membership Kick -Off luncheon: 11:30 a.m. July 30; Arboretum Club, 401 Half Day Rd., Buffalo Grove. Speaker will be Melissa Isaacson, author and feature sportswriter at the Chicago Tribune. Topic is Olympics in China this summer. Cost is $35 for current members bringing in a new member; a new member will be $18 plus her annual $36 dues and a new life member, $360, will be North Shore's guest. Call (847) 433-6350 or e-mail northshore@hadassah.org

L'Elegante Russian Cuisine: 7-8 p.m. July 30, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Executive Chef, Steve Leonard form L'Elegante Cuisine will prepare light Russian Cuisine. There will be three or four appetizers such as Belini with sour cream and caviar. There is a $5 tasting fee due at time of registration. Registration is required. For information, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Jewish Couples Club: Club holds a social event on the first Saturday of each month. 7 p.m., call for location. Jewish Couples Club in the Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights area for new couples in their 50s and 60s wishing to develop new friendships. For details, call (847) 541-4485.

Kirk Players auditions: 7 p.m. Aug. 4 and 5, Cuneo Museum and Gardens, 1350 Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills. The Kirk Players are opening auditions for "Hats, the Musical" for women over 50 who sing and have some acting experience. Ladies should prepare an up-tempo song and a ballad and bring their own music. No appointments, this is not a paying role. For information, contact Paddy Lynn at (847) 566-6391 or paddy@kirkplayers.com.

Anime Club: 4-6 p.m. Aug. 4, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Teens in sixth through 12th grade can enjoy a new Anime movie or series and Japanese snacks the first and third Mondays of the month. Registration is required. For information, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Northern Lake County Quilters' Guild: 6:30 p.m. visitation and refreshments, 7 p.m. meeting, first Wednesday of each month, Lake Villa/Antioch Township Center, on Deep Lake Road just north of Grass Lake Road, Lake Villa. Guest fee is $3. Six different techniques will be taught in small groups, and participants will be able to rotate through all six by the end of the evening. For more information, visit www.nlcqg.org or call Carol VanTreeck at (847) 395-3555.

Anime/Manga Club: 2-3:30 p.m. Aug. 8, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Preview new anime films on the big screen, share new anime Web sites and help make anime selections for the library collection. An art instructor will be on hand to help members develop characters and create stories. Free of charge and open to teens in seventh grade and up. Registration is required. Call (847) 526-6225, ext. 203, visit the Adult Services Reference Desk, or sign up at www.wauclib.org.

Knit or crochet for babies: The Waukegan Area Branch of American Association of University Women is looking for people to knit or crochet baby hats for babies born at Vista Medical Center East. Call (847) 244-7926.