Clubs and Hobbies

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AAUW Meeting: 9:30 a.m. Sept. 6, Gurnee Police Station, 100 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. The Waukegan Branch of the American Association of University Women meeting will feature the presentation "The Illinois Constitutional Convention, Pros and Cons." For information, call (847) 244-7926, or visit aauwwaukegan.blogspot.com.

Car show: Noon-2 p.m. Sept. 7, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Three divisions of cars - sports, muscle and classic. No participation fee. There will also be entertainment, raffles, giveaways and free food and refreshments while supplies last. Winners announced at 2:15 p.m. To register a car, contact Shannon at sgalton@vapld.info or (847) 634-3650, ext. 137.

Gurnee Woman's Club: 7 p.m. Sept. 8, Gurnee Community Church Fellowship Hall, 4555 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee. A trio called We Three will present the program for the evening. For information, call Marge Wilhelm, at (847) 855-1924.

Lake-to-Prairie Wild Ones: 7:30-9 p.m. Sept. 8; Byron Colby Barn in Prairie Crossing, Jones Point Road, off Route 45, Grayslake. Mary Griffin will present information on the plants that are considered sacred and how Native Americans use them in their ceremonies. She will bring examples of the various plants described. Doors will open at 7 p.m. for registration and socializing prior to the talk. (847) 362-5134.

At the Movies: 7 p.m. Sept. 8, at a member's home. The Waukegan Branch of the American Association of University Women's film interest group will discuss "Persepolis." For information, call (847) 336-6502, or visit aauwwaukegan.blogspot.com.

Anime Club: 4-6 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month, 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 next series to be featured will be "Trigun." Registration is required. For information, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

My First Quilt Block: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Sept. 8, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Participants will make a 6-inch finished quilt block using the hand piecing technique. Hand piecing will be taught and rotary cutting will be demonstrated. There is a $5 kit fee at time of registration. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Grand Dominion Group: 7 p.m. Sept. 8 at a member's home. Grand Dominion Group of the Hadassah North Shore Chapter will hold an opening meeting. The guest speaker will be Rabbi Jeffrey Weil from the Beth El Congregation of Northbrook. The program will be "Transitions." For information, call the North Shore Chapter at (847) 433-6350 or e-mail northshore@hadassah.org.

Moon Over Mundelein: 7 p.m. Sept. 8, Fremont Public Library, 1170 Midlothian Road, Mundelein. The Lake County Astronomical Society will have powerful telescopes to magnify the view of the moon and planets as much as 200 times normal size. The event is free and suitable for all ages, and is dependent on dry weather and acceptable sky conditions. For information, visit www.lcas-astronomy.org.

IAAP Meeting: 6 p.m. Sept. 9, CDW, 200 N. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills. International Association of Administrative Professionals Lake County Chapter meeting. For information, visit www.iaap-illinois.org/chapters/lakecounty.

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.

Lake County Genealogical Society: 7 p.m. Sept. 9, Meeting Rooms A and B, Fremont Public Library, 1170 Midlothian Road, Mundelein. "Looking for Love in all the Wrong Places: Searching for Marriage Records." Learn about the "marriage mill" towns of the late 1800s and early 1900s and find out why you might be looking for marriage records in the wrong place. For information, call Jeanine Fout, at (847) 918-3208.

Bunco Night: Pizza and dessert, 7 p.m., bunco and club meeting 7:30-9 p.m. Sept. 9, Civic Center, 135 W. Church St., Libertyville. Hosted by the Libertyville Junior Women's Club. Proceeds will support a local charity nominated by game participants. $5 entrance fee; RSVP to Suzanne at (847) 680-4764. For information, visit www.libertyvillejuniors.org.

Moon Over Fox Lake: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9, Fox Lake Public Library, 255 E Grand Ave., Fox Lake. The Lake County Astronomical Society will have powerful telescopes to magnify the view of the moon and planets as much as 200 times normal size. The event is free and suitable for all ages, and is dependent on dry weather and acceptable sky conditions. For information, visit www.lcas-astronomy.org.

Knitters' Night Out: 7 p.m. 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.

Lake County Women's Club: 10 a.m. Sept. 10, State Bank of the Lakes, 50 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. Activities include book club, investment club, movies, golf, cards, gourmet group, quilting and crafts, gardening, theater, lunches, hiking, couples events, trips and more. For a free newsletter and membership information, call Leppy at (847) 680-7789.

Nehara Group of Hadassah: 7 p.m. Sept. 10, at a home in Vernon Hills. Nehara Group of Hadassah North Shore Chapter will hold an opening membership evening meeting. A presentation by comedian Caryn Bark will highlight the night of "Comedy and Chocolate." For location information and reservations call (847) 433-6350 or e-mail northshore@Hadassah.org.

Grayslake Historical Society: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 10, State Bank of the Lakes, 50 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. Bill McNeill will give the history of the Centennial McNeill Farm.