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 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.
Your Money in Retirement: 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Learn how to determine where to savings and investments. Register at fremontlibrary.org or call (847) 918-3225.
The Insider Employer Panel: 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, room C005, College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. A panel of human resource professionals will provide the inside scoop on their hiring processes and offer tips on resumes, interviewing and effective follow up. For information, call (847) 543-2059 or visit collegecentral.com/jobmarketplacefair.
Resume Review: 2:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, room C003, College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Participants may bring their resume to be reviewed by human resource professionals. Free tickets will be given out beginning at noon in the C Wing conference area. For information, call (847) 543-2059 or visit collegecentral.com/jobmarketplacefair.
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.
Meet the new CLC president: 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 30, College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. The College of Lake County will welcoming its new president, Dr. Jerry Weber, with a series of community receptions at its campus locations. The receptions are open to the public. For information, call (847) 223-6601 or visit www.clcillinois.edu.
May 4
Meet the new CLC president: 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, May 4, College of Lake County Lakeshore Campus, 33 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. The College of Lake County will welcoming its new president, Dr. Jerry Weber, with a series of community receptions at its campus locations. The receptions are open to the public. For information, call (847) 223-6601 or visit www.clcillinois.edu.
Resume Preparation and Presentation: 10:15 a.m. Monday, May 4, Career Resource Center Inc. Grove Cultural Campus, 40 E. Old Mill Road, Suite 105, Lake Forest. The program will highlight the essential content of an effective resume and offer a framework for discovering personal strengths. Free for first time attendees. For information, call (847) 295-5626 or visit careerresourcecenter.org.
May 5
Managing the Human Side of the Job Search: 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, Career Resource Center Inc. Grove Cultural Campus, 40 E. Old Mill Road, Suite 105, Lake Forest. The presentation will address the needs of those who, because of the current economy, have lost a job, know someone who has, or fear losing one. Free for first time attendees. For information, call (847) 295-5626 or visit careerresourcecenter.org.
Buffalo Grove Chamber membership lunch: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 5, Grove Banquets at the Schwaben Center, 301 N. Weiland Road, Buffalo Grove. Guest speaker Ginger Zee, NBC5 meteorologist and green advocate, discusses "Severe Weather." $17-$22, guests welcome. (847) 541-7799.
May 6
Meet the new CLC president: 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, V Building, College of Lake County Southlake Campus, 1120 S. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills. The College of Lake County will welcoming its new president, Dr. Jerry Weber, with a series of community receptions at its campus locations. The receptions are open to the public. For information, call (847) 223-6601 or visit www.clcillinois.edu.
Career Counseling: By appointment, noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, June 3, July 1 and Aug. 5, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. A career counselor from College of Lake County will be available for individual career counseling appointments to help with professional and job search strategies. Sessions run 30 minutes. Call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.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.
May 21
SEDOL meetings: Executive board meeting: 9:30 a.m. Thursday, May 21, SEDOL Office boardroom, 18160 W. Gages Lake Road, Gages Lake. To confirm, call (847) 548-8470, ext. 218.
June 3
Career Counseling: By appointment, noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, July 1 and Aug. 5, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. A career counselor from College of Lake County will be available for individual career counseling appointments to help with professional and job search strategies. Sessions run 30 minutes. Call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.
July 1
Career Counseling: By appointment, noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 1 and Aug. 5, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. A career counselor from College of Lake County will be available for individual career counseling appointments to help with professional and job search strategies. Sessions run 30 minutes. Call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.
Aug. 5
Career Counseling: By appointment, noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. A career counselor from College of Lake County will be available for individual career counseling appointments to help with professional and job search strategies. Sessions run 30 minutes. Call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.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.
Toastmasters meeting: 7-8:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, 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.
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.