Lake Co. Clubs & Hobbies calendar

News about club meetings and events. Deadline is two weeks before event date.

Four Seasons Garden Club: 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 3, at a member's home. Annual Christmas party buffet, discussion of decorating ideas for the holidays, floral demonstration. Bring a grab bag gift and dish to share. Arena (847) 438-3981.

Eli Skinner Chapter DAR: 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. "White House Christmas Ornaments" will be presented by Dorothy Hlavacek and Susan Erlick, with a display of their collections. For membership information, call Darlene at (847) 359-0839. or Mary at (847) 394-1136.

Northwest Women's Connection luncheon: Noon-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, Concorde Banquets, 20922 N. Rand Road, Kildeer. Community volunteer Karen Hampel from Elgin speaks on finding peace and fulfillment. Reservations required before Dec. 5. Call (815) 759-1974 or Jennoga83@yahoo.com.

Mundelein Community Women's Club: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 at Kirk of the Lakes Church, 1500 W. Hawley St. The club will host its Lunch with Santa. There also will be a craft and bake sale, children's raffle and pictures with Santa. Tickets cost $3.50. Reservations are required. Call Janet at (847) 949-1736. Each child receives an ornament.

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.

South Barrington Garden Club holiday luncheon: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, Seville Banquets, 700 Barrington Road, Streamwood. Sylvia's Florist will present the program. $35. Lisa, (847) 277-9112.

Lincolnshire Garden Club: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 18 at the home of member Jeanne Top, at 14532 River Oaks Drive, Lincolnshire. A buffet lunch will be served at this holiday meeting, but no program will be presented. The garden club welcomes all interested, no matter what level of expertise. Call Jan Stefans at (847) 945-6575.

American Legion Auxiliary: The American Legion Auxiliary is taking entries to join the Americanism Essay contest titled, "Where are the American Heroes of Today." The contest is open to boys and girls in seventh through twelfth grades. Winners in each class can earn cash prizes or scholarships. Entries are due by Feb. 6. Call Ruth Stark at (847) 587-2526.

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.

Northern Lake County Quilters' Guild: 6:30 p.m. visitation and refreshments, 7 p.m. meeting, first Wednesday of each month, 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.

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 dealers and legislators. For information, call (847) 526-3392.