Clubs and hobbies
News about club meetings and events. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.
Normennenes Singing Society: 7 p.m. Friday, March 27, Estonian House, 14722 Estonian Lane, Riverwoods. The men's choral group will perform their 29th Annual Festival of Song, beginning with a cash bar social and cocktail hour, with the program starting at 8 p.m. There is no charge. For information, call Jerry Jensen at (847) 437-5825, or Thor Fjell, at (630) 369-4233.
Lac Des Illinois: 11 a.m. Saturday, March 28, Cedar Bay room at the Millrose Brewery, Barrington. Joan Murray presents, "A History of the National Society," in commemoration of the society's 100th anniversary. For luncheon information and reservations, call Sue (847) 202-8186 or sueche7@aol.com or JOan, (847) 359-3831 or joan_m60067@yahoo.com.
Chess For All Ages: 1:30-4 p.m. Sunday, March 29, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Play a friendly game of chess or learn from others how to play the game. No prior knowledge of chess is required. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Spring coin show: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 29, Warren Township High School, 500 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Presented by the Lake County Coin Club. Exhibits, dealers, prizes, and free parking and admission.
Sodoku Solving Strategies: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn tips and tricks to solving Sudoku puzzles. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Society for Quality: 6 p.m. Thursday, April 2, New China Buffet, 1161 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. The Northeastern Illinois Section of the American Society for Quality will study and discuss the revised ISO 9000 standard. The meetings is free; buffet cost is $5.
Lake County Camera Club: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 2, Lake County Center for Independent Living, 377 N. Seymour Ave., Mundelein. The meeting will feature "Introduction to Photoshop and Photoshop Elements." The public is welcome for a $5 entrance fee. RSVP to (847) 826-4887. Visit lakecountycameraclub.org.
Eli Skinner Chapter NSDAR: 12:30 p.m. Thursday, April 2, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. Includes election of officers, displays and reports. Darlene, (847) 359-0839 or Mary, (847) 394-1136.
Northwest Women's Connection luncheon: Reservations required before Friday, April 3, for event at noon Thursday, April 9, Concorde Banquets, 20922 N. Rand Road, Kildeer. Judy Dagraedt presents, "Peace in the Midst of Turmoil." $17. Jill, (847) 358-5830.
Glenview Square Dance Club: 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 3, Lyon School, Waukegan Road and East Lake Ave., Glenview. Round and Square dancing at the plus level. $6 per person. (847) 945-0370 or glwnviewsquares.com.
Saint Mary of Vernon Fish Fry: 5:30-8 p.m. Fridays through April 3, Vernon Hills Golf Course, 291 Evergreen Drive, Vernon Hills. The Saint Mary of Vernon Men's Club will host an all-you-can-eat fish fry, with baked and fried tilapia, macaroni and cheese, mostaccioli, coleslaw, fresh cut chips and French fries and desserts. $32 for a family; $10 for adults; $9 for seniors 65 and older; $6 for children 4 to 12. Call (847) 816-0896.
Lake County Radio Control Club: 9 p.m. to midnight, Fridays, Field House Sports & Fitness Center 800 N Baldwin Ave, Waukegan. During winter, the club flies model airplanes, helicopters and other radio controlled devices in the 40,000 square foot indoor venue. The fee for flying on Fridays is $10 per person and you and an Academy of Model Aeronautics card from the club is necessary. Indoor flying will take place through the end of March and possibly longer depending on the weather. For information, contact Dave Taylor, at (847) 651-6135 or dmtaylor3915@comcast.net or visit lakecountyrcclub.org .