Neighbor sports

Tryouts and clinics for community sports groups, plus sporting events and tournaments, skate competitions, public appearances by sports stars in the area, autograph signings, sports conventions, etc. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.

Jan. 17

Mark Miller Munchkin Sports: Various times Saturday afternoons starting Jan. 17, Buffalo Creek Park, 675 Old Mill Grove Road, Lake Zurich. Parent and Me Soccer or Football is offered for 3-5 year olds. Older children ages 4-8 learn the basics of soccer and football on their own. Teamwork and sportsmanship are emphasized. Eight week sessions are $78 for Lake Zurich residents, $92 for non-residents. For times and other information, call the Lake Zurich Park and Recreation Department, at (847) 438-5146.

Jan. 18

Baseball Clinic: 10 a.m. for grades 3-5, 1 p.m. for grades 6-8, Sunday, Jan. 18, in the Field House at Warren Township High School Almond Road Campus, 34090 Almond Road, Gurnee. The Warren Dugout Club will sponsor a baseball clinic. All players will receive a Warren Baseball T-shirt with $50 registration. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase. For information and a registration form, e-mail warrendugoutclub@gmail.com or call Al Silverstein, at (847) 553-6188.

Jan. 25

Bobby Hull: 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, Mickey Finn's Brewery, 412 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Former Blackhawks player and NHL Hall of Famer Bobby Hull will make an appearance in the Amber Room at Mickey Finn's. A limited number of tickets available and advance reservations are needed. Part of the proceeds will benefit Main Street Libertyville. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for children under-12, which includes soft drinks, pizza and snacks and the opportunity to meet Bobby Hull. If time permits, there will be a question-and-answer session. The first 50 attendees will receive a commemorative hockey puck. For tickets, call (847) 362-6688. For information, visit mickeyfinnsbrewery.com.

Ongoing

Men's Hoops: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Sundays through Mar. 15, Mundelein Park District's Community Center, 1401 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. For adults. Come shoot hoops and play a few pickup games. Cost is $40 for Mundelein residents, $50 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 566-0650, or download a winter/spring brochure at visit mundeleinparks.org.

Open Badminton: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays through March 20 (no badminton Feb. 13) Woodview School Gym, 340 N. Alleghany Road, Grayslake. Ages 16 and up play recreational matches. Cost is $7 per person. For information, call (847) 223-7529.

Men's Open Basketball: 9-11 a.m. Sundays through March 29 (no open gym March 1 or 8), Grayslake Central High School Fieldhouse, 400 N. Lake St., Grayslake. Informal, drop-in, pickup basketball for adults 18 and up. Balls are provided. Cost is $5 per person at the door. For information, call (847) 223-7529.

Day off school open gym: Grayslake Park District Rec Center, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. For information, call (847) 223-7529.

• Friday, Jan. 16: Open basketball for ages 8 and up from 2-4 p.m. Admission $5.

• Monday, Jan. 19: Dodgeball for ages 8 and up from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Admission $5.

• Wednesday, Feb. 11: Dodgeball for ages 8 and up from 2-4 p.m. Admission $5.

• Thursday, Feb 12: Open Basketball for ages 8 and up from 2-4 p.m. Admission $5.

• Monday, Feb 16: Soccer for ages 6-7 from 1:30-2:30 p.m.; flag football for ages 8 and up 2:30-3:30 p.m. Admission $3.

• Monday, March 2: Dodgeball for ages 6-7 from 1:30-2:30 p.m.; Open Basketball for ages 8 and up 2:30-3:30 p.m. Admission $3.

Public Swim: 3-5 p.m. Sundays through March 15 (except Jan. 18, Feb. 15, or March 1), Deerfield High School pool, 1959 N. Waukegan Road, Deerfield. The public can swim for relaxation, exercise and fun. Upon request, the park district will set up a lane line for adult lap swim. Cost is $3 per person (children 5 and under free). All schedule changes will be posted at the DHS pool and on deerfieldparkdistrict.org. For information, call (847) 945-0650.

Women's open basketball: 7:30-8:45 p.m. Wednesday evenings, Hunt Club Park Community Center, 920 N. Hunt Club Road, Gurnee. The Gurnee Park District offers recreational basketball for women and high school girls. For details, visit gurneeparkdistrict.com.

Women's Volleyball: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Mondays, Hunt Club Park Community Center, 920 N. Hunt Club Road, Gurnee. The Gurnee Park District offers recreational volleyball for women ages 19 and older. For details or to register, visit gurneeparkdistrict.com.

Adult open basketball: 6:45-8:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Woodland Middle School, 7000 Washington St., Gurnee. The Gurnee Park District offers an adult open basketball program for ages 30 and up. The nightly fee is $5. For up-to-date schedules, visit gurneeparkdistrict.com or call (847) 623-7788.

Men's 25+ Open Gym: 7 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday year round at the Lindenhurst Park District gym, 2200 East Grass Lake Road. Men's 25 and Over Open Gym. Fee is paid at the door. Bring proper ID to confirm residency and age. For details, call (847) 356-6011 or visit lindenhurstparks.org.