Lake Co. clubs notes
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Lake Zurich Rotary Club: 12:15 p.m. Aug. 22, Gino's East 557 W. Main Street Lake Zurich. Guest Speaker Cynthia Mikal will discuss Shelterbox, an innovative disaster relief solution. For information visit www.lakezurichrotary.org.
Nutcracker auditions: Call for times, levels 6-P2, Aug. 22; pre-ballet to level 5, Sept. 12, Performing Arts of Spring Grove, 2222 Pierce Drive, Spring Grove. Illinois Youth Dance Theatre, Inc. will hold auditions for "The Nutcracker." For times, call (815) 675-9359. The final performances will be Dec. 19-21 at Lake Zurich Performing Arts Center.
Teen Knitting Club: 3:30-4:45 p.m. Aug. 22, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Bring in a project to work on or use the library's supplies. Crocheters are also welcome. Instruction is available. Free and open to grades 7-12. Registration required; call (847) 526-6225, ext. 203, visit the Adult Services Reference Desk, or sign up at www.wauclib.org.
Bicycle Club of Lake County "Singles Ride": 9 a.m. 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.
Young Eagles: Beginning at 10 a.m. Aug. 23, Chicago Executive Airport, (formerly Palwaukee Municipal Airport), 26 E. Palatine Road, Wheeling. Ages 7-17 can take their first plane ride free of charge through the EAA Young Eagles Program. Advance registration is recommended; walk-ups will be taken on a time-allowed basis. Children must have written parental or guardian permission; forms provided through the mail or on-site. For information, call (847) 883-8388 or visit ceaa.us/youngeagles.html.
Country Western Blast: 5-8 p.m. Aug. 24, Little Big Horn Bar and Grill, 2061 West Maple, Mundelein. The Grand Dominion Group of North Shore Hadassah invites the public to their Country Western Blast with line dancing. Admission will be $10. Dinner and raffles will be available at an additional cost.
Knitters' Night Out: 7 p.m. Aug. 26 and Sept. 9 and 23, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Bring a knitting or crochet project. This casual group meets every other Tuesday to share knitting ideas. No registration necessary. Must be 18 or older to attend. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit www.lvdl.org.
Senior Men's Club: 8:45 a.m. every Tuesday at Patty Turner Senior Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield. On Aug. 26, Penny Williams will present "Get Well and Stay Well While You Are in the Hospital." For details, call (847) 940-4010.
Cooking demonstration: 7-8:30 p.m. Aug. 26, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Join Shannon Whitaker, chef at Buca Di Beppo, as she prepares two signature dishes: chicken with lemon and tiramisu. A tasting will follow the demonstration. Registration is required. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Poetic License: 7:30-9 p.m. Aug. 27, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. A writer's group specifically for poets. Share creative ideas, learn about publishing markets, engage in writing exercises and read poems aloud. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Walleyes Unlimited: 7 p.m. the last Wednesday of each month 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.
Long Grove Lake Zurich Toastmasters: 7-8:30 p.m. Aug. 28, Ela Township Meeting Hall, 95 E. Main St., Lake Zurich. Club meets to help members improve speaking skills, the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. All are welcome. For details, visit www.toastmasterslonggrovelakezurich.com/index.html.
Hands-On Genealogy: 1 p.m. Aug. 28, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Give the library's electronic genealogy resources a try. Library staff will be on-hand to trouble-shoot. Space is limited. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit www.lvdl.org.