Lake Co. family calendar

To have an event listed in this calendar, e-mail the details at least two weeks in advance of the event or registration deadline to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com. Please put "Kids, teens, family" in the subject line.

Backpack Buttons Workshop: 4-6 p.m. Aug. 11. Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Students in grades 6-12 make one-inch buttons for backpacks, with favorite bands, pictures of friends or anything else. For more information, call (847) 438-3433.

GNHS orientation: 7:45 a.m. to 1:20 p.m. Aug. 11, Grayslake North High School, 1925 North Route 83 Grayslake. Freshman orientation for the Class of 2012. Meet in the cafeteria; program ends after a free lunch with faculty. For North only, Grayslake Central's Orientation will be held separately. For information, contact Mr. Kubic, at ckubic@d127.org or (847) 986-3100, ext. 5602.

Welcome Reception: 6:30-8 p.m. Aug. 11, Daniel Wright Junior High School, 1370 Riverwoods Road, Lincolnshire. An opportunity for community members to meet the new administrative team for Daniel Wright Junior High School. (847) 295-4030.

Back to School Fun: 11 a.m. Aug. 12, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Kids in fourth grade and up can make back to school supplies. For information, call (847) 223-5313 or visit www.grayslake.info.

Teen Writing Group: 2-3:30 p.m. Aug. 14, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Teens in grades 7-12 can get together with other teen writers. Free; registration required. Call (847) 526-6225, ext. 203, visit the Adult Services Reference Desk, or signing up at www.wauclib.org.

Under the Stars Storytime: 7 p.m. Aug. 14, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. The entire family can read books outdoors. For information, call (847) 223-5313 or visit www.grayslake.info.

Sketchbook Teen Drawing Club: 2-3:30 p.m. Aug. 15, Wauconda Area Public Library District, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Free and open to teens in grades 7 and up. Advanced registration is required. Call (847) 526-6225 ext. 203, visiting the Adult Services Reference Desk, or sign up at www.wauclib.org.

If You Found a Dragon in Your Backyard: 1 p.m. Aug. 16, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Program for aspiring writers in third through sixth grade. To register or for information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit at www.lvdl.org.