Northwest suburban classes

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 "Enrichment" in the subject line.

Computer Basics II class: 10 a.m. Aug. 14, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Perfect your mouse skills in this class for new computer users and people seeking more practice. Registration required, www.barringtonarealibrary.org or call (847) 382-1300.

Instant Messaging: 2:30 p.m. Aug. 14, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Master the basics of instant messaging on AIM. Send messages, add contact, customize responses, review etiquette rules and use IM shorthand lingo. Mouse skills and familiarity with the Internet required. Register at www.barringtonarealibrary.org or call (847) 382-1300.

PowerPoint 2008 Basics II: 7 p.m. Aug. 14, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Add interest to presentations with effects, timings and imported images. Good mouse skill and experience with PowerPoint required. Prior enrollment in Office 2007 Basics recommended. Register at www.barringtonarealibrary.org or call (847) 382-1300.

Current events discussion: 9:15-10:15 a.m. Aug. 17, Countryside Unitarian Universalist Church, 1025 N. Smith Road, Palatine. Topic: "What Direction Does Each of Us Want Society to Go, and How?" Weekly, moderated, current events discussions. New participants may request future e-mail information of suggested readings. Open to the public. Free. (847) 359-8440.

The eBay Way, buying and selling: 6 p.m. buying online class; 7:30 p.m. selling online class Aug. 18, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Registration required, call (847) 382-1300 or www.barringtonarealibrary.org.