Lake Co. networking calendar

Events that help those in the business world network with each other, such as political meetings, chamber events, business outings and job fairs. Deadline is two weeks before event date.

Nov. 12

Internet for Beginners: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Lesson on basic Internet searching. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

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.

Home-Based Businesses Group: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Network with other home business owners and share ideas. Check eapl.org for specific monthly topics. New members are always welcome. To register, call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.

Nov. 14

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

• Friday, Nov. 14: General meeting. Judi Thode will speak on "Creating Business Awareness with Podcasts."

• Friday, Nov. 21: General meeting. The guest speaker will be Aaron Subich of Bright Hope International.

Nov. 15

Top 10 Tax Tips: Noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. A Certified Public Accountant will share his top 10 year-end tax strategies for individuals and business owners. A free lunch will be served. Registration is limited to Ela Area Public Library cardholders and Lake Zurich Area Chamber of Commerce members. To register, call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.

Meet Your Library Trustees Breakfast: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 15, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Have doughnuts, coffee and juice in the library's lobby and meet a library board member. No registration required. For information, call (847) 438-3433.

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.

Writer's Group: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane. Connect with other writers at our monthly information and critique meetings. Pick up copies of writings submitted for the next meeting at the Adult Reference Desk. No registration required. For information, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.

Home Buyer Seminar: 7-9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Presented by A&B Mortgage and Jon Paul Real Estate. For information, call, (847) 202-2200

Zion Genealogical Society: 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, Beach Park Village Hall, 11270 W. Wadsworth Road, Beach Park. Debbie Mieszala will speak on "Using Land Records in Genealogical Research." No charge. For information, call Joanne Layne, at (847) 360-0360.

Nov. 18

Writers Group: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, Antioch Public Library District, 757 N. Main St., Antioch. Meet with both beginning and more advanced writers to receive feedback and support and offer the same to others, while discussing various topics relating to writing. No registration required. For information, call (847) 395-0874 or visit the Web site antiochdistrictlibrary.org. Woodlands Academy Open House: 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 18, Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart, 760 E. Westleigh Road, Lake Forest. Parents and their daughters are invited to learn about Woodlands' academic programs. Includes presentations by parents, faculty members, and student leaders, and tours of the campus. For information, call (847) 234-4300, ext. 250, or visit woodlandsacademy.org.

Nov. 20

SEDOL meetings: Executive board meeting: 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, 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.

Nov. 21

Career Coach: 1 to 3:30 p.m. Fridays, Nov. 21 and Dec. 19, Cook Park Library, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Individual career coaching sessions to help participants edit their resumes, practice interview questions, write cover letters and discuss career possibilities. Appointments required. To register, visit the library, call (847) 362-2330 or visit webres.cooklib.org.

Nov. 25

Toastmasters meeting: 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 www.toastmasterslonggrovelakezurich.com.

Dec. 1

Food and Beverage Servers Training: 6-10 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Beverage and Alcohol Sellers and Servers Educational Training course. Certified by the Illinois Liquor Control Commission. The cost is $40. For more information, call (847) 543-2615 or visit wpdi.clcillinois.edu/professional.

Dec. 6

Managing Your Career: Register by Saturday, Dec. 6, for class 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 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.

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.