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.

Jan. 7

Introduction to the Internet: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, and 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn the basics of the Internet and how to use it. Registration required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Jan. 8

Lakes Literary League: 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. All writers, published or not, are encouraged to attend, and even bring writing to share. Drop off and pick up copies of writing at the Adult Reference Desk. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Planning for "What if-": 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Karen Chan of the University of Illinois Extension will present a workshop on planning a strategy for handling bills, decisions about medical care, distribution of property, and dependents. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Brown Bag Networking: 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, Career Resource Center Grove Cultural Campus, 40 E. Old Mill Road, Suite 105, Lake Forest. Network and assist others in their job campaign. Bring resumes, handbills, business cards and lunch. Call (847) 295-5626, e-mail info@careerresourcecenter.org or visit www.careerresourcecenter.org.

Jan. 10

Daughters of the American Revolution: 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, Libertyville Township Office, 359 Merrill Court, Libertyville. The Ansel Brainerd Cook Chapter, National Daughters of the American Revolution will hold the programs "DAR Today" and "Open Doors of Hospitality." Women interested in learning about DAR membership are encouraged to attend. For information, call Regent Marilyn Prinzing, (847) 263-7145.

Jan. 11

AAUW Networking Luncheon: Make reservations by Sunday, Jan. 11, for event at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, Hyatt Regency Hotel, 1750 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield. The American Association of University Women will hold its 26th Annual District 5 Networking Luncheon; guests will gather at 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch at 12:15 p.m. Mary Ann Ahern of NBC5-Chicago will be the keynote speaker. The cost is $40. All are invited to attend. For information and reservations, call (847) 945-2460.

Jan. 12

Paying for college: 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Joe Orsolini of College Aid Planners will present "Don't Pay the College Sticker Price," an introduction to the college financial aid process. Registration is required for the free program. For information, call (847) 244-5150. Register at wnpl.info.

Resume Preparation And Presentation: 10:15 a.m. Monday, Jan. 12, Career Resource Center Grove Cultural Campus, 40 E. Old Mill Road, Suite 105, Lake Forest. The essential content of an effective resume will be discussed. Call (847) 295-5626, e-mail info@careerresourcecenter.org or visit www.careerresourcecenter.org.

Jan. 13

IAAP meeting: 6 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009 at CDW, 200 N. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills. International Association of Administrative Professionals Lake County Chapter meeting. For information, e-mail Cristi at ccadek@aol.com.

Toastmasters meeting: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, 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.

Lake County Genealogical Society: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, Fremont Public Library, 1170 Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Laurietta Parsh will discuss her book, "Lake Forest Day," and look at the how the annual summer celebration got its beginning. For information, call Jeanine Fout, at (847) 918-3208.

District 37 Finance and Facility Team: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, Gavin South Junior High School, 25775 W. Highway 134, Ingleside. A presentation will be made regarding the status of the current School District 37 financial picture. Information regarding future forecasting related to district financial planning will also be a part of the evening. For information, visit gavin37.org.

Jan. 14

Internet for Beginners: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave. An instructive lesson on basic Internet searching. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Intermediate Word: 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, Career Resource Center Grove Cultural Campus, 40 E. Old Mill Road, Suite 105, Lake Forest. Expand knowledge of this word processing application through a hands-on group. Knowledge of Windows and the basics of Word are necessary. Registration required; for CRC clients only. There is a $10 fee. Call (847) 295-5626, e-mail info@careerresourcecenter.org or visit www.careerresourcecenter.org.

Preschool Information Night: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Meet representatives of local preschools and day care providers who will participate in this year's open house. Registration is not required. Day care providers or preschools that would like to participate can call (847) 438-3840. For information, call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.

Jan. 15

Job Transition Presentation: 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, Career Resource Center Grove Cultural Campus, 40 E. Old Mill Road, Suite 105, Lake Forest. This interactive presentation will discuss tips and strategies for presenting a positive image to prospective employers during a job transition. Call (847) 295-5626, e-mail info@careerresourcecenter.org or visit www.careerresourcecenter.org.

Jan. 20

District 37 Technology Team: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, Gavin Central School, 36414 N. Ridge Ave., Ingleside. Technology Team members will share networking information; discuss how to use existing technology better; and learn about educational technologies. For information, visit gavin37.org.

Jan. 21

Job Search Round-Table: 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, Career Resource Center Grove Cultural Campus, 40 E. Old Mill Road, Suite 105, Lake Forest. Discuss effective job search strategies in an informal group session. CRC clients only. Call (847) 295-5626, e-mail info@careerresourcecenter.org or visit www.careerresourcecenter.org.

Jan. 22

SEDOL meetings: Executive board meeting: 9:30 a.m. Thursday, January 22, SEDOL Office boardroom, 18160 W. Gages Lake Road, Gages Lake. Governing board meeting: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, Laremont School gymnasium, 18182 Gages Lake Road, Gages Lake. To confirm, call (847) 548-8470, ext. 218.

How To Answer Behavioral Based Questions: 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, Career Resource Center Grove Cultural Campus, 40 E. Old Mill Road, Suite 105, Lake Forest. Interactive session to prepare for answering questions during job interviews. Call (847) 295-5626, e-mail info@careerresourcecenter.org or visit www.careerresourcecenter.org.

Jan. 27

Job Search Round-Table: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, Career Resource Center Grove Cultural Campus, 40 E. Old Mill Road, Suite 105, Lake Forest. Discuss effective job search strategies in an informal group session. Call (847) 295-5626, e-mail info@careerresourcecenter.org or visit www.careerresourcecenter.org.

Ongoing

Census testing for jobs: Nonsupervisory testing for United States 2010 Census jobs will be held at the following times:

• 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7 and Saturday, Jan. 17, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich.

• 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 7 and 28; 9:30 a.m. Thursday Jan. 8 and Monday, Jan. 19; 1:30 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 12 and 26, Gurnee Fire Department, 6581 Dada Drive, Gurnee.

• 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 8, 15, 22 and 29, IDES - Job Center, 800 Lancer Lane, Grayslake.

• 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Fridays, Jan. 9, 16, 23 and 30, Waukegan City Hall, 100 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Waukegan.

• 10 a.m. Friday Jan. 9; Saturday, Jan. 17; and Friday, Jan. 30 Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa.

• 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10; and Tuesday, Jan. 13, 20 and 27, Wauconda Citizens Activity Center, 100 N. Main St., Wauconda.

• 2:30 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 12, 19 and 26, Lake County Job Center, 1 N. Genesee St., Waukegan.

• 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13 and noon Tuesday, Jan. 27, Vernon Area Public Library, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire.

• 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, Antioch Village Hall, 874 Main St., Antioch.

• 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, and Thursday, Jan. 29, Ela Township Community Center, Foglia YMCA, 1025 Old McHenry Road, Lake Zurich.

• 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21 and in Spanish Wednesdays, Jan. 7, 21 and 28 Waukegan Public Library, 128 N. County St., Waukegan.

• 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, Laschen Center, 294 Evergreen Drive, Vernon Hills.

Supervisory testing will be held at noon Tuesday, Jan. 20, at the Vernon Area Public Library, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire; and Friday, Jan. 30, at the Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa.

For information, visit www.census.gov/2010census.

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. 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.

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