Networking

Events that help those in the business world network with each other, such as political meetings, chamber events, business outings and job fairs. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.

Oct. 22

Foreign Policy and Presidential Campaign Program: 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Lecture followed by questions and discussion. Register for this free program at the Information Desk, infodesk@eapl.org or eapl.org.

Oct. 23

Tax assessment help: 5-8 p.m., various dates and locations. Tax assessment help centers will give residents the opportunity to work one-on-one with a member of the Chief County Assessment Office staff for personal assistance with evaluating their property tax assessment. For more information, call (847) 377-2050 or visit co.lake.il.us/assessor.

• Thursday, Oct. 23, University Center of Lake County at Waukegan, 1 N. Genesee St., Suite 300, Waukegan.

• Wednesday Oct. 29, College of Lake County Southlake Educational Center, 1120 S. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills.

• Wednesdays, Nov. 5 and 12, University Center of Lake County, 1200 University Center Drive, Grayslake.

SEDOL meetings: Executive board meeting: 9:30 a.m. Oct. 23, SEDOL Office boardroom, 18160 W. Gages Lake Road, Gages Lake. Governing board meeting: 7 p.m. Nov. 25, Laremont School gymnasium, 18182 Gages Lake Road, Gages Lake. To confirm, call (847) 548-8470, ext. 218.

Friends meeting: 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Warren-Newport Public Library supporters will meet for an update on the annual fall raffle, For information, call (847) 244-5150. Register at wnpl.info.

Oct. 24

Lake Zurich Rotary Club: 12:15 p.m. Fridays, Gino's East 557 W. Main Street Lake Zurich. For information visit www.lakezurichrotary.org.

• Oct. 24: General Meeting.

• Oct. 31: Meeting.

Oct. 25

Property assessment information meeting: 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 and Nov. 8, College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. The Chief County Assessment Office of Lake County will help residents understand their property assessments. The Chief County Assessment Officer will explain assessment procedures, provides the recommended steps to review tax assessment, and outline the assessment appeal process and answer questions from property owners. For more information, call (847) 377-2050.

Rock with the Rotary: 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, Kemper Lakes Golf Club 24000 N. Old McHenry Road, Kildeer. Halloween Bash. Tickets are $50. Buffet dinner and cash bar. Raffles, prizes, dancing and costume contests. Buy tickets at LZRotary.TicketLeap.com. For cash sales, call Mary Beth Campe at (847) 438-3433, ext. 119.

NW Suburban NOW reception: 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25; Sweet Dreams Organic Bakery & Café, 1107 Waukegan Road, Glenview. Costumes are suggested, but not required. Raffle with gifts donated by local area businesses. Light refreshments. Cost: $30 donation; a $50 donation covers admission plus a one-year membership to NW Suburban NOW. For more information and to RSVP, visit nwsubnow.org.

Oct. 28

Toastmasters meeting: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, Ela Township Meeting Hall, 95 E. Main St., Lake Zurich. The Long Grove Lake Zurich Toastmaster Club meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month to improve participants' speaking skills. All are welcome. For more information, call Chad, at (847) 902-6586 or visit www.toastmasterslonggrovelakezurich.com.

Real Estate Market Today: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, Libertyville High School, 708 W. Park Ave., Libertyville. Presented by the District 128 Community Education. There is a fee of $25 to attend. Registration is required; call (847) 932-2171 or (847) 932-2176 or visit comed128.org.

Nov. 5

Woodland Autism Team: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, Educational Building, 1105 North Hunt Club Road, Gurnee. Support group for families and teachers of Woodland School District. The night's speaker will be an attorney to discuss estate and financial planning for special needs children. An open discussion will follow. This event is free.

Nov. 6

Managing Your Career: Register by Thursday, Nov. 6, for class 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, Grayslake Park District Rec Center, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. The course aims to help adults ages 16 and up gain insight into which direction to pursue for their careers. For information, call (847) 223-7529.

Nov. 8

Property assessment public meeting: 9 a.m. Nov. 8 at College of Lake County, Building C auditorium, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. The chief county assessment officer of Lake County will explain assessment procedures, provides the recommended steps to review a tax assessment, outline the assessment appeal process, and answer questions from residential property owners.

Nov. 13

Genealogy Networking Group: 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, Cook Park Library, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Family history enthusiasts meet each month to share tips and resources. To register, visit the library, call (847) 362-2330 or visit webres.cooklib.org.

Nov. 17

Genealogy Interest Group: 3-5 p.m. Mondays, Nov. 17 and Dec. 15 at Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Join the Library's new Genealogy Interest Group. For specific monthly topics, visit eapl.org. For information, call Carol Bartlett, at (847) 438-3433, ext. 215 or stop by the library's information desk.

Nov. 21

Career Coach: Appointments offered from 1-3:30 p.m. Fridays, Nov. 21 and Dec. 19, Cook Park Library, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Dr. Iris Seeley from the College of Lake County will offer individual career coaching sessions. Appointments are required; to make an appointment, call (847) 362-2330, visit the library, or go to webres.cooklib.org.

Ongoing

Kiwanis Club of Grayslake: Meets at noon Wednesdays at State Bank of the Lakes, 50 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. The public is welcome. For more information, call Larry Herzog at (847) 986-2000 or e-mail lherzog@VillageOfGrayslake.com

LeTip: 7:01 a.m. Wednesdays, Walker Bros. 767 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. Organization dedicated to helping business owners and sales people grow their business by expanding their network of contacts. If interested, contact Mike Parenti, at (847) 682-0351.

Secret to Success Toastmasters: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of the month, Kleinschmidt Inc., at 450 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield. The Sept. 16 meeting will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Deerfield Library, 920 Waukegan Road, Deerfield. For more information, visit s2s.freetoasthost.org or e-mail tm9048sts@hotmail.com.

Advantage Networking Group: 7:30-8:30 a.m. the second Thursday of every month, Wheeling/Prospect Heights Chamber of Commerce office, 395 E. Dundee Road, Suite 450, Wheeling. Free networking meeting. Includes continental breakfast.