Clubs and Hobbies

News about club meetings and events. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.

Nov. 4

Lake County Coin Club: 7 p.m. Nov. 4, Gurnee Police Department, 100 N O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Regular monthly meeting with door prizes and auction. All are welcome. For information, call George Efsen, at (847) 244-5160.

Men's Club Hebrew Literacy Class: 8-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Nov. 4-Jan. 27 (no class Dec. 23 or 30, graduation 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30), Congregation Beth Judea, Route 83 and Hilltop Road, Long Grove. Open to any adult; learn to read Hebrew regardless of level of previous instruction. The cost is $30, which includes the "Shalom Aleichem" textbook. To register, contact the synagogue office at (847) 634-0777.

Moon Over Fox Lake: 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, Fox Lake District Library, 255 E. Grand Ave., Fox Lake. Free Lake County Astronomical Society event suitable for all ages. Powerful telescopes will be available for participants to look at the moon and Jupiter. No advanced registration is required. This event is dependent on dry weather and acceptable sky conditions to allow viewing. For information, e-mail contact@lcas-astronomy.org or visit lcas-astronomy.org.

Nov. 5

Northern Lake County Quilters' Guild: 6:30 p.m. visitation and refreshments, 7 p.m. meeting, Wednesday, Nov. 5, Lake Villa/Antioch Township Center, on Deep Lake Road just north of Grass Lake Road, Lake Villa. Guest fee is $5. September's meeting is the annual pot luck dinner and election of board members for the upcoming year. For more information, visit www.nlcqg.org or call Carol VanTreeck at (847) 395-3555.

Highland Park Hadassah: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, at a member's home. The Highland Park Group of Hadassah North Shore Chapter will honor their Ima (Mother) of the Year Skookie Bernsen of Highland Park. The guest speaker will be the National Chair of Youth Aliyah/Children at Risk. Minimum donation of $54, or $65 with spouse or guest. For details and reservations, call (847) 433-6350 or e-mail northshore@hadassah.org.

Nov. 6

Lake County Astronomical Society: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Utilizing powerful telescopes, amateur astronomers from the group will share views of the moon and perhaps Jupiter from outside the library. These telescopes can magnify the view of the moon and planets as much as 200 times normal size. In recognition of the election season, children who attend will be voting to name the club's newest telescope. This event is free and open to all ages. For information, send e-mail to contact@lcas-astronomy.org or visit the Web site lcas-astronomy.org.

Lake County Camera Club: 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, Lake County Center for Independent Living, 377 N. Seymour Ave., Mundelein. Monthly meeting will feature a competition of member photographs. All photographers are invited to observe or join. For information visit lakecountycameraclub.org or call (847) 362-5945.

Nov. 8

Lake County Area Computer Enthusiasts: 12:30 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 at Grayslake Public Library, 100 Library Lane. The group will co-host a "Computerized Embroidery" program. Visit http://lcace.org/ or call club founder Dwight (J.J.) Johnson at (847) 623-3815 for details.

Nov. 10

Chaverot Hadassah Mundelein: 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Open meeting to hear about the experiences of member Helene Stein's trip to New Orleans with Habitat for Humanity. For information and registration, call (847) 433-6350 or e-mail northshore@hadassah.org.

Nov. 11

Hawthorn Woods Women's Club: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, Village Barn, 2 Lagoon Road, Hawthorn Woods. Each attendee will have the chance to mold and personalize a decorative frame from clay, with help from Color Me Mine of Deer Park. For information, visit hwwc.info.

Nov. 12

Grayslake Historical Society: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, Charlie's Place, 255 Center St., Grayslake. Learn the history of the early George Thayer building built in 1889. Refreshments will be available for purchase. For information, call (847) 223-7663.

Nov. 14

Shoreline Dance Club: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. Couples can review basic tango steps and learn new ones. Lessons are followed by an evening of social dancing. Admission per couple is $20 for members and $25 for guests. Membership per couple is $20 per year. Attire is dressy/casual and refreshments are provided. Adults of all ages and dancing abilities are welcome. For details, call Jan, at (847) 816-7602, or Diane, at (847) 566-2177 or visit www.ballroomchicago.com/shoreline.htm.

Nov. 15

Diamonds and Denim: 6:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, Royal Melbourne Country Club, 4700 Royal Melbourne Drive, Long Grove. The Hawthorn Woods Women's Club's Third Annual Charity Casino Night, featuring Las Vegas-style gambling, Texas Hold'em tournaments, a silent auction, and a raffle along with a light buffet and entertainment. The dress code is "casual chic"; women are encouraged to wear their finest denim and jewelry. A contest will be held for the Best Denim. All proceeds will benefit women and children in Lake County. Tickets are $65 before Nov. 1 and $75 after. Texas Hold'em Tournament entry is an additional $50. Information and online ticket purchasing is available at hwwc.info.

Nov. 20

Lincolnshire Garden Club: 9:30 a.m. Nov. 20 at Hawthorn Gardens Nursery, 24481 N. Old McHenry Road, Hawthorn Woods. Hawthorn Gardens personnel will demonstrate the creation of winter containers using spruce tops. The garden club welcomes all interested, no matter what level of expertise. Call Jan Stefans at (847) 945-6575 with questions.

Miscellaneous

Knit or crochet for babies: The Waukegan Area Branch of American Association of University Women is looking for people to knit or crochet baby hats for babies born at Vista Medical Center East. Call (847) 244-7926.

Ongoing

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

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.

Lake County Art League members show: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays, through Nov. 17, Jack Benny Center for the Arts in Bowen Park, 1800 N Sheridan Road, Waukegan. The show presents 44 pieces of fine art created by local artists and includes acrylic, oil, and watercolor paintings; pastel, encaustic and scratchboard art plus photographs and mixed media work. Many of the pieces are sold by the individual artists. Call (847) 360-4740 for details.

Island Lake Seniors: 12:30 p.m., the second Tuesday of each month, village hall, 3720 Greenleaf, Island Lake. Monthly meeting.

Senior Men's Club: 8:45 a.m. every Tuesday at Patty Turner Senior Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield. For details, call (847) 940-4010.

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

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.

Jewish Couples Club: Club holds a social event on the first Saturday of each month. 7 p.m., call for location. Jewish Couples Club in the Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights area for new couples in their 50s and 60s wishing to develop new friendships. For details, call (847) 541-4485.

Libertyville Junior Woman's Club: 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month (except for July and August), Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St., Libertyville. Open to all women interested in getting involved in the community for volunteer and social activities. For more information, call Suzanne, at (847) 680-4764 or visit www.libertyvillejuniors.org.

Wauconda Snowmobile Club: 8 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month October through March at Wauconda Bowl, 381 W. Liberty St., Wauconda. Newcomers are welcome. The club plans trips, teaches snowmobile safety and is active with dealters and legislators. For information, call (847) 526-3392.