Clubs & hobbies

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

Nippersink Garden Club: A new garden club is forming to serve northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Members of the Nippersink Garden Club are coming together because of the love of gardening and the love of the Nippersink Creek area and waterways. Membership is open to all interested men, women and their children. Membership will be free and 2009 meetings are yet to be determined. Visit nippersinkgardenclub.org or contact Stacy at (262) 279-5992 for details.

Jan. 16

Glenview Square Dance Club: 7:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 16; Glen Grove School, 3900 Glenview Road, Glenview. "Black Cow Night," with root beer floats. All experienced square dancers and round dancers are welcome. Admission is $6 per person. On Friday, Feb. 6, Glenview Squares will have Bob Asp from Rockton calling the squares. The dance times, etc. is the same. For more information call (847) 945-0370. The Web site is: glenviewsquares.com.

Jan. 17

Elk Grove Lions Club Trivia Night: Saturday, Jan. 17, Queen of the Rosary Gymnasium, 690 W. Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove Village. Open to the public, advance registration required. E-mail afeichter2@comcast.net or call (847) 439-4558.

Computer-Assisted Genealogy Group of Northern Illinois: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Moderator, Ted L. Bartlett presents "Your Irish Roots: Successful Strategies for Bridging the Atlantic to Ireland."

"Les Bavards du Nord": 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 17; Buffalo Grove-area restaurant to be announced later via e-mail. Monthly francophone lunch group meets for lunch and conversation in French. Participants have various levels of proficiency in speaking French, including native speakers. No membership required; listening in French is required. Visit, lesbavardsfrancophones@blogspot.com. R.S.V.P. by e-mail to lesBavardsduNord@yahoo.com or call (847) 921-7864 by the preceding Thursday evening.

AAUW Barrington Branch luncheon: Saturday, Jan. 31, Deerfield Hyatt. $40. Reservations before Saturday, Jan. 17. Sent check to Donna Zimmerman, 1540 Rutland Court, Schaumburg, IL 60173.

Kappa Alpha Theta Founder's Day celebration: Saturday, Jan. 17, at the home of a member. The Chicago Northwest Chicago Alumnae Chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta chapter holds its annual Founder's Day celebration. Linda, (847) 567-8600.

Palatine Township GOP/TOPPER: 8:15 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, Vittorio de Roma, Smith and Northwest Highway, Palatine. Andy McKenna, chairman of the Illinois Republican Party speaks. Breakfast buffet $9; $13 for nonmembers.(847) 359-5212.

Jan. 18

Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg.

Go Veggie! NW: 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Vegan potluck lunch, share winter foods, recipes and ideas. Bring your own table service, beverage and shared dish with serving utensils. Program: "Transforming Your Family's Diet" by Paula DuVall vegetarian dietitian and author.

Jan. 19

Des Plaines Toastmasters: 7 p.m., Monday, Jan. 19; Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St., Room C. Call (847) 635-6351 or hap@therainreport.com.

PFLAG Palatine: 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, Countryside Unitarian Church, 1025 N. Smith Road, Palatine. Program: "Homogenius Game." All invited.

Green Thumbs of Barrington Garden Club: 12:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Mark Spreyer of the Stillman Nature Center presents," Winter Birds." Visitors welcome. Vicki, (847) 526-5998.

Northwest Suburban Sewing Friends: 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. Guest speaker presents a program on hand sewing including embroidery and appliqué. All welcome. (847) 394-1786.

Jan. 20

Arlington Anglers Fishing Club: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan 20; Dick's Sports Store, near Woodfield Shopping Center, Schaumburg. Features ice fishing seminar. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month and feature sharing articles, techniques, or fishing reports; fishing with other fishermen who have proven techniques; door prizes, speaker, raffles, fishing reports. Call Tom Curtin at (847) 639-7858 or Bob Diebold (630) 688-0995; or visit arlingtonanglers.tripod.com.

Northwest Suburban Council of Genealogists: 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 20; Forest View Educational Center, Room 100, 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. Carol Magnuson will present "Let's Get Organized."

Jan. 21

Lakeshore Ski and Sport Club: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, Dapper's East, 2901 W. Addison, Chicago. Learn about the social and athletic activities planned for spring and summer. (708) 786-3992 or lakeshoreskiandsportsclub@yahoo.com.

Arlington Camera Club: 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 21; Arlington Heights Historical Society, 110 W. Fremont. Topic is high dynamic range photography and tone mapping. Members will share some of their favorite places to shoot. Call (847) 253-1471.

Lakeshore Ski and Sports Club: 7 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 21; Dapper's East, 2901 W. Addison, Chicago. Call (708) 786-3992 or lakeshoreskiandsportsclub@yahoo.com.

Signal Hill DAR: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Business meeting starts at 11:30 a.m. with social period and refreshments following at noon. At 1 p.m. Dr. Dawn Silfiers presents the program, "Francis Scott Key." Prospective members can contact Leslie at (847) 587-5301 or Joanne at (815) 603-7824.

Jan. 22

Garden Club of Inverness: 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, All Saints Lutheran Church, 630 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. Special guests Shirley Remes, a Better Homes and Gardens field editor, speaks on how to make your garden photo ready. Brief business meeting followed by the presentation. All gardeners welcome. Carole, cjbass@comcast.net.

Jan. 24

Square Wheels Square Dance Club: 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 24; Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 304 W. Palatine Road, Prospect Heights. (Enter off Schoenbeck Road) Caller is Curt Braffet. Admission: $6. Call (847) 392-5512 or (847) 253-3206.

Family Bowl-A-Rama: 2-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, Beverly Lanes, Arlington Heights. Hosted by the Arlington Heights Junior Woman's Club. Benefits charitable endeavors. $20, includes bowling, shoe rental, pizza and soda. For information, tickets, call Sara, (847) 259-2377.

Jan. 25

Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg.

Northwest Cook County Group of the Sierra Club: 12:45-4 p.m. Sunday Jan. 25, Headwaters parking lot, one mile west of Sutton Road on Higgins Road at Wichman Road traffic signal. Spring Creek Forest Preserve workday. Wear appropriate clothing to cut and burn buckthorn. Greg at greg.stolzer@illinois.sierraclub.org.

Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois: 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 25; Temple Beth Israel, 3601 W. Dempster St., Skokie. Program is "Ask the Experts." The JGSI meeting facilities at Temple Beth Israel will open at 12:30 p.m. to accommodate members/guests who want to use our library materials. Visit jewishgen.org/jgsi or call (312) 666-0100.

Jan. 26

Square Spares and Pairs Square Dance Club: 7:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 26; Park Ridge Senior Center, 100 S. Western Ave., Park Ridge. Theme is Chili Night. (773) 775-9427.

AAUW Schaumburg Branch Novel Approach Group: Meets 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, to discuss "Ladies of Liberty: The Women Who Shaped Our Nation" by Cokie Roberts. For information, (630) 289-9096 or aauw-il.org/schaumburg.

Jan. 27

AAUW Barrington Evening Book Discussion group: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, at a member's home. "Run" by Ann Patchet will be discussed. Call Peg, (847) 381-4791.

Jan. 28

Elk Grove Artists Association: 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 28; Elk Grove Village Public Library, 1001 Wellington Ave. Features watercolor artist, Jack Denney. For more information and upcoming events call (847) 690-1184. Yearly dues are $20, or $3 per meeting (guest fee). Guest artists are featured at each meeting.

Jan. 30

Arlington Squares Square Dance Club: 7-9:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 30; Congregational United Church of Christ, 1001 Kirchoff Road, Arlington Heights. Free beginner's square dance parties to introduce people to square dancing. Call: (847) 359-1642, or (847) 551-9119 or visit arlingtonsquares.com.

Feb. 2

Sons of the American Legion Palatine: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, American Legion Hall on Palatine Road. Call (847) 359-1606 or e-mail sal690.commander@gmail.com. Visit amlegion-palatinepost690.org.

Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg.

Des Plaines Toastmasters: 7 p.m., Monday, Feb. 2; Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St., Room C. Call (847) 635-6351 or hap@therainreport.com.

Feb. 3

Northwest Towns Sportsmen's Club: 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 3; Merle Guild American Legion Post 208. Douglas and Miner streets, Arlington Heights. Features their annual wild game dinner for members where members contribute wild game to a buffet following the regular meeting. Programs to be discussed include: trapshooting, combat pistol shooting, pheasant hunting in Wisconsin, sporting clays competition, and practical shooting classes at the Maxxon Pistol Range. Contact Geoff Kishpaugh big_three_hunter@hotmail.com or call (847) 942-5269.

Feb. 4

Men's Club of Beth Judea Understanding Prayer class: 7:45-9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4-March 18, Route 83 and Hilltop Road, Long Grove. Course designed to discover and understand the power, design and beauty of prayer. (847) 634-0777 or BethJudea.org.

Feb. 6

Northwest Suburban Astronomers: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, Hoffman Estates Park District Community Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Open to the public. Free. nsaclub.org.

Schaumburg Am Rotary Club art auction: 6:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, Chandler's at Schaumburg Golf Club, 401 N. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Silent and live auctions. $35 in advance; $40 at the door. For tickets, call (847) 654-3066.

Feb. 8

Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg.

Feb. 9

Long Grove-Kildeer Garden Club meets: Monday, Feb. 9, Reed Turner Nature Center, 3851 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. Club offers gardening programs, events, projects and filed trip to all levels of gardeners. For information, call Ivy, (847) 800-5000.

Square Spares and Pairs Square Dance Club: 7:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 9; Park Ridge Senior Center, 100 S. Western Ave., Park Ridge. Theme is Belles, Beaus and Hearts. (773) 775-9427.

Feb. 10

Des Plaines Art Guild: 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 10; Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E. Thacker, Des Plaines. Artist Vanessa Walilko will demonstrate beaded sculptures. For details, call (847) 824-8952.

Feb. 12

AAUW Daytime Bridge Group: Meets Thursday, Feb. 12, at a member's home. $2 donation to the AAUE Education Foundation. Call Bobbie (847) 381-335.

Feb. 15

Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg.

Feb. 19

Garden Club of Inverness: 9:30 a.m. Feb. 19, All Saints Lutheran Church, 630 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. Pat Hollingsworth from RLS Landscape and Nursery in Elburn will speak about dividing outdoor gardens into floral rooms. All Gardeners are welcome. For information, call Carole at (847) 381-2727.

Palatine Jaycees: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, American Legion Hall on Palatine Road, in Palatine. For membership or events information, call (847) 604-0288 or palatinejaycees.org.

Feb. 19

Golden Corridor Chapter of IAAP: 5:45 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, ZurichNA, 1400 American Lane, Schaumburg. www.goldencorridor.org.

Feb. 22

Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg.

Feb. 23

Square Spares and Pairs Square Dance Club: 7:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 23; Park Ridge Senior Center, 100 S. Western Ave., Park Ridge. Theme is Promenade with a President. (773) 775-9427.

Feb. 24

AAUW Barrington Evening Book Discussion group: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, at a member's home. Call Peg, (847) 381-4791.

Feb 28

Square Wheels Square Dance Club: 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 28; Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 304 W. Palatine Road, Prospect Heights. (Enter off Schoenbeck Road) Callers and cuers are Wally Smulson and Howard Hoffman. Admission: $6. Call (847) 392-5512 or (847) 253-3206.

March 1

Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, March 1, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg.

March 7

Scandinavian Park Inc., NFP: Saturday, March 7, Des Plaines Elks Club, Des Plaines. Annual dinner dance and fundraiser. (847) 695-6720 or vasaparkil.com.

Spring fashion and gift show: March 7, 1100 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. The Schaumburg High School VIP Club invites vendors in a variety of media such as jewelry, candles, handbags, accessories, fragrances, skin care as well as unique and whimsical gift ideas to participate. Two fashion shows will also be held during the event, featuring spring apparel and prom fashions sponsored by local retailers. Applications can be downloaded from the school's Web site: shs.d211.org.

March 8

Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, March 8, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg.

March 9

Long Grove-Kildeer Garden Club meets: Monday, March 9, Reed Turner Nature Center, 3851 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. Club offers gardening programs, events, projects and filed trip to all levels of gardeners. For information, call Ivy, (847) 800-5000.

March 10

Des Plaines Art Guild: 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 10; Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E. Thacker, Des Plaines. Artist Carolyn Griffin will demonstrate pastels. For details, call (847) 824-8952.

March 12

AAUW Daytime Bridge Group: Meets Thursday, March 12, at a member's home. $2 donation to the AAUE Education Foundation. Call Bobbie (847) 381-335.

March 13

Northwest Suburban Astronomers: 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 13, Hoffman Estates Park District Community Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Open to the public. Free. nsaclub.org.

March 15

Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, March 15, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg.

March 19

Garden Club of Inverness: 9:30 a.m. March 19, All Saints Lutheran Church, 630 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. Brief business meeting followed by a program of interest to gardeners. All Gardeners are welcome. For information, call Carole at (847) 381-2727.

Palatine Jaycees: 7:30 p.m. March, Dec. 19, American Legion Hall on Palatine Road, in Palatine. For membership or events information, call (847) 604-0288 or palatinejaycees.org.

Golden Corridor Chapter of IAAP: 5:45 p.m. Thursday, March 19, ZurichNA, 1400 American Lane, Schaumburg. www.goldencorridor.org.

March 22

Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, March 22, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg.

March 24

AAUW Barrington Evening Book Discussion group: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, at a member's home. "Run" by Ann Patchet will be discussed. Call Peg, (847) 381-4791.

March 28

Square Wheels Square Dance Club: 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 28; Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 304 W. Palatine Road, Prospect Heights. (Enter off Schoenbeck Road) Caller is Rick Allison. Admission: $6. Call (847) 392-5512 or (847) 253-3206.

March 29

Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, March 29 Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg.

April 5

Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, April 5, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg.

April 9

AAUW Daytime Bridge Group: Meets Thursday, April, 9, at a member's home. $2 donation to the AAUE Education Foundation. Call Bobbie (847) 381-335.

April 10

Northwest Suburban Astronomers: 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 10, Hoffman Estates Park District Community Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Open to the public. Free. nsaclub.org.

April 13

Long Grove-Kildeer Garden Club meets: Monday, April 13, Reed Turner Nature Center, 3851 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. Club offers gardening programs, events, projects and filed trip to all levels of gardeners. For information, call Ivy, (847) 800-5000.

April 12

Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, April 12, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg.

April 14

Des Plaines Art Guild: 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 14; Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E. Thacker, Des Plaines. Artist Wayne Atkinson will do a demonstration with watercolors. For details, call (847) 824-8952.

April 16

Garden Club of Inverness: 9:30 a.m. Thursday, April 16, All Saints Lutheran Church, 630 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. Brief business meeting followed by a program of interest to gardeners. All Gardeners are welcome. For information, call Carole at (847) 381-2727.

Palatine Jaycees: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16, American Legion Hall on Palatine Road, in Palatine. For membership or events information, call (847) 604-0288 or palatinejaycees.org.

Golden Corridor Chapter of IAAP: 5:45 p.m. Thursday April 16, ZurichNA, 1400 American Lane, Schaumburg. www.goldencorridor.org.

April 19

Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, April 19, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg.

April 25

Square Wheels Square Dance Club: 7:30 p.m., Saturday, April 25; Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 304 W. Palatine Road, Prospect Heights. (Enter off Schoenbeck Road) Caller is Jerry Sleeman. Admission: $6. Call (847) 392-5512 or (847) 253-3206.

April 26

Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, April 26, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg.

May 3

Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, May 3, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg.

May 8

Northwest Suburban Astronomers: 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 8, Hoffman Estates Park District Community Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Open to the public. Free. nsaclub.org.

May 10

Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, May 10, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg.

Des Plaines Art Guild: 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 12; Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E. Thacker, Des Plaines. Artist Thelma Spain will do a demonstration with watercolors. For details, call (847) 824-8952.

May 11

Long Grove-Kildeer Garden Club meets: Monday, May 11, Reed Turner Nature Center, 3851 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. Club offers gardening programs, events, projects and filed trip to all levels of gardeners. For information, call Ivy, (847) 800-5000.

May 12

Des Plaines Art Guild: 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 12; Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E. Thacker, Des Plaines. Artist Thelma Spain will do a demonstration with watercolors. For details, call (847) 824-8952

May 17

Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, May 17, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg.

May 21

Garden Club of Inverness: 9:30 a.m. Thursday, May 21, All Saints Lutheran Church, 630 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. Brief business meeting followed by a program of interest to gardeners. All Gardeners are welcome. For information, call Carole at (847) 381-2727.

Palatine Jaycees: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 21, American Legion Hall on Palatine Road, in Palatine. For membership or events information, call (847) 604-0288 or palatinejaycees.org.

Golden Corridor Chapter of IAAP: 5:45 p.m. Thursday, May 21, ZurichNA, 1400 American Lane, Schaumburg. www.goldencorridor.org.

May 23

Square Wheels Square Dance Club: 7:30 p.m., Saturday, May 23; Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 304 W. Palatine Road, Prospect Heights. (Enter off Schoenbeck Road) Caller is Mike Richard. Admission: $6. Call (847) 392-5512 or (847) 253-3206.

May 24

Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, May 24, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg.