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Lake Co. networking calendar

Posted March 31, 2009 11:00 pm

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.

April 1

Job seekers: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 1, First United Methodist Church, 1903 E. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. A new support group for those affected by unemployment. For details, call Larry Johnson at (847) 342-8125 or e-mail Michael Whitney, Mwhi859716@aol.com

April 2

The Art of Conversation: 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, April 2, Career Resource Center Inc., Grove Cultural Campus, 40 E. Old Mill Road, Suite 105, Lake Forest. Participants learn how to showcase themselves as confident professionals during social and business events. Free for first time attendees. For information, call (847) 295-5626, or visit careerresourcecenter.org.

Lakes Literary League: 7 p.m., Thursday, April 2 and May 7, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. All writers published or not are invited. Attendees share and discuss their writing. Drop-off and pick up copies of writing at the Adult Reference Desk. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

April 7

Making Connections/Gathering Information: 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, Career Resource Center Inc., Grove Cultural Campus, 40 E. Old Mill Road, Suite 105, Lake Forest. Participants can learn to connect with and engage others while expanding their network, gathering information on potential employers and helping others in their job campaign. Bring resumes, handbills and business cards. Free for first time attendees. For information, call (847) 295-5626, or visit careerresourcecenter.org.

April 8

Interview Survival: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, Career Resource Center Inc., Grove Cultural Campus, 40 E. Old Mill Road, Suite 105, Lake Forest. Learn to recognize and understand the range of interview techniques employed by companies. Free for first time attendees. For information, call (847) 295-5626, or visit careerresourcecenter.org.

Internet for Beginners: 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 8 and May 13, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. A lesson on basic Internet searching. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Place Names in Lake County: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, State Bank of the Lakes, 50 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. Diana Dretske of the Lake County discuss her research on early names of places in Lake County. Free, refreshments will be served. For information, call Joanne, at (847) 223-0250.

Mouse 101: 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, and 9:30 a.m. Friday, April 10, Cook Park Library, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Learn to hold a mouse, single click, double click and more. To register, call (847) 362-2330 or visit webres.cooklib.org.

Harper College Resource Fair: 9 a.m.-noon Wednesday, April 8, Harper College, 1200 W. Algonquin Road. For unemployed district residents. Followed by a seminar on coping with job loss. For reservations, visit harpercollege.edu

April 9

SEDOL meetings: Executive board meeting: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 9, SEDOL Office boardroom, 18160 W. Gages Lake Road, Gages Lake. To confirm, call (847) 548-8470, ext. 218.

Businesses Networking Group: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Home business owners can network and share ideas. To register, call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.

Genealogy Networking Group: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 9 and May 14, Cook Park Library, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Share genealogy tips and resources. To register, call (847) 362-2330 or visit webres.cooklib.org.

April 14

Toastmasters meeting: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, April 14, 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 www.toastmasterslonggrovelakezurich.com.

April 20

Genealogy Interest Group: 3-5 p.m. Monday, April 20, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Check eapl.org for specific monthly topics. No registration for this program is required. For information, call librarian Carol Bartlett, at (847) 438-3433, ext. 215, or stop by the library's Information Desk.

April 22

GLMV Business Showcase: Noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, April 22-23, Hawthorn Westfield Mall, 122 Hawthorn Center, Vernon Hills. Held by the Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein, Vernon Hills Chamber of Commerce. Free Admission. For information, call (847) 680-0750.

May 7

May 13

May 14

Genealogy Networking Group: 7 p.m. Thursday, May 14, Cook Park Library, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Share genealogy tips and resources. To register, call (847) 362-2330 or visit webres.cooklib.org.

Ongoing

Deerfield Park District: The Deerfield Park District offers summer positions as lifeguards, swim instructors, camp counselors and other seasonal opportunities. For information, call (847) 945-0650 or visit www.dfpd.org.

Talk to the Trustees: 2-4 p.m. the first Saturday of each month, Cook Park Library, 413 Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville; and Evergreen Interim Library, 290 Evergreen Drive, Vernon Hills. Library trustees will answer questions and listen to patrons' comments about the library. For information, call (847) 362-2330 or visit cooklib.org.

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.

GLMVConnect/Network Group: 7:30 a.m. the first and third Tuesdays of the month, Elly's Pancake House, 435 E. Townline Road, Mundelein. Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein, Vernon Hills Chamber of Commerce networking. To RSVP or for more information, call the chamber, at (847) 680-0750, or visit glmvchamber.org.

GLMV Weekly Business Interchange: 7:30 a.m. Thursdays, Liberty Restaurant, 419 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein, Vernon Hills Chamber of Commerce networking. To RSVP or for more information, call the chamber, at (847) 680-0750, or visit glmvchamber.org.

GLMV Networking 3x2: 7:30 a.m. the first and third Fridays of the month, TDS, 200 Fairway Drive, #176 Vernon Hills. Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein, Vernon Hills Chamber of Commerce networking. To RSVP or for more information, call the chamber, at (847) 680-0750, or visit glmvchamber.org.

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