Networking

Events that help those in the business world network with each other, such as political meetings, chamber events, business outings and job fairs. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.

April 22

Business Showcase: Noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday, and Thursday, April 22-23, Westfield Hawthorn Shopping Center, 122 Hawthorn Center, Vernon Hills. Exhibits From Local Businesses, Entertainment, Presentations and more. Free Admission. Held by the Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein, Vernon Hills Chamber of Commerce. Vendor Space Available.

Israeli technology sector: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, Congregation Beth Or, 2075 Deerfield Road, Deerfield. In honor of Israel Independence Day, "Why the Israeli Tech Sector is Critical to Israel's Critical Strength." Refreshments will be served. Call (847) 945-0477 or visit bethor.com.

Internet Basics: 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, and 9:30 a.m. Friday, April 24, Cook Memorial Public Library, 413 Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Learn how to use Internet Explorer to view Web pages and perform simple searches. Attendees must be comfortable using a mouse. To register, call (847) 362-2330 or go to webres.cooklib.org.

April 23

SEDOL meetings: Executive board meeting: 9:30 a.m. Thursday, April 23, SEDOL Office boardroom, 18160 W. Gages Lake Road, Gages Lake. To confirm, call (847) 548-8470, ext. 218.

Brown Bag Networking: 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23, Career Resource Center, Inc., Grove Cultural Campus, 40 E. Old Mill Road, Suite 105, Lake Forest. Learn to connect with and engage others in gathering information to further a job search. Bring resumes, handbills, business cards and a lunch. Free for first time attendees. For information, call (847) 295-5626, or visit careerresourcecenter.org.

Mundelein Jaycees: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 23, Century 21, 700 N. Lake St., Mundelein. A leadership and volunteer organization for young adults ages 18 to 40. General monthly meeting. Guests and visitors are welcome to join. Visit mundeleinjaycees.com.

Business Etiquette Dinner: 4 p.m. Thursday, April 23, Room C003, College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Dining with the Stars Business Etiquette Dinner. Learn the basics of dining out with potential employers. Includes a three-course meal and training from a professional etiquette consultant. Business attire required. Tickets are $10 for CLC students, $20 for nonstudents. Purchase tickets at the CLC box office. For information, call CLC Career and Placement Services, at (847) 543-2059.

April 28

Long Grove Lake Zurich Toastmasters: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, Ela Township Meeting Hall, 95 E. Main St., Lake Zurich. The Long Grove Lake Zurich Toastmaster Club meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month to help improve speaking skills. For information, call Chad, at (847) 902-6586 or visit toastmasterslonggrovelakezurich.com.

Business Mixer: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, Mario Tricoci, Lower Level, Westfield Hawthorn Shopping Center, 122 Hawthorn Center, Vernon Hills. The Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein, Vernon Hills Chamber of Commerce will hold a free business mixer. For details, call (847) 680-0750. Visit glmvchamber.org.

The Courts System: 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, Laschen Center, 294 Evergreen Drive, Vernon Hills. Learn about some of the inner workings of the criminal courts. Free program. Bring questions and talk with Lake County's own Judge Daniel B. Shanes of the 19th Judicial Circuit Court. For adults, 16 years and older. Call (847) 996-6933 or visit vhparkdistrict.org.

Getting Unstuck: 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, Career Resource Center Inc. Grove Cultural Campus, 40 E. Old Mill Road, Suite 105, Lake Forest. Author, coach and radio show host Wendy McCormick will discuss the "Five Guiding Principles" to help maximize potential during a job search. Free for first time attendees. For information, call (847) 295-5626, or visit careerresourcecenter.org.

April 29

Netiquette: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, or 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 30, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn about etiquette for behaving properly in e-mails and other interactions online. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

April 30

Branding the Real You: 10:15 a.m. Thursday, April 30, Career Resource Center Inc. Grove Cultural Campus, 40 E. Old Mill Road, Suite 105, Lake Forest. Laura Gorton will discuss how to convey a strong positive sense of oneself to stand out from other job candidates and attract opportunities. Free for first time attendees. For information, call (847) 295-5626, or visit careerresourcecenter.org.

How to Create the Perfect Resume: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 30, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Human resources management consultant Tom Hovany will show how to write a clear, organized and easy-to-read resume. Bring your own resume to the workshop and get one-on-one counseling. To register, call 847-356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

May 7

Lakes Literary League: 7 p.m., Thursday, 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.

May 13

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.

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.

Grayslake Business Breakfast Group: 7:15 a.m. every Tuesday at Whitney Street Restaurant, 30 N Whitney St., Grayslake. An opportunity to network. For more information, call Kristin Cashmore, at (847) 975-3120, or e-mail kristin@bellaviestudio.com.