Lake Co. clubs & hobbies
News about club meetings and events. Deadline is two weeks before event date.
May 1
Sweeney Todd: 8 p.m. Friday, May 1 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 2, Lake Zurich Performing Arts Center, 300 Church St., Lake Zurich. Performance of "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street." The subject matter is suggested for mature audiences. Prices are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, students and children. Call the ticket hotline at (847) 540-4740 or order at www.boxoffice@lz95.org and avoid the additional $2 per ticket at the door.
May 2
Men's Prayer Breakfast: 8-10 a.m. May 2, Onion Pub, Lake Barrington. Hosted by St. Matthew Lutheran Church. $20. (847) 382-7002.
May 5
Polish Roman Catholic Union of America: 10 a.m.-Noon Tuesday, May 5, 984 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Socialize, light refreshments, Bingo. (773) 782-2601.
May 7
Lake County Camera Club: 7 p.m. Thursday, May 7, Lake County Center for Independent Living, 377 N. Seymour Ave., Mundelein. This meeting will feature a competition of member photographs with the winner's photos proceeding to the Chicago Area Camera Club Association competition. All are invited to observe, or join the club. For information, visit lakecountycameraclub.org or call (847) 362-5945.
May 9
Boating for Non-Boaters: 9 a.m. Saturday, May 9, Winthrop Harbor Yacht Club, 701 N Point Drive, Winthrop Harbor. Members of the United states Coast guard auxiliary Division 3 will teach a primer on boat safety geared for people who go on someone else's boat. Information, contact Brook Edwards, at (847) 322-9750, or Brook_Edwards@abbott.com.
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 16
Shoreline Dance Club: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 16, Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. Couples can review basic rumba steps and learn new ones. Lessons are followed by an evening of social dancing. Admission per couple is $20 for members and $25 for guests. Adults of all ages and dancing abilities welcome. Call Jan, at (847) 816-7602, or Diane, at (847) 566-2177 or visit ballroomchicago.com/shoreline.htm.
May 20
ShutterBugs Photo Club: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, May 20 Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. The ShutterBugs of Volo Bog's meetings include how-to workshops, guest speakers and member competitions. Nonmembers are invited to attend but membership is required to compete. No reservations needed. For information, call (815) 344-1294.
Ongoing
Knit or crochet for babies: The Waukegan Area Branch of American Association of University Women is looking for people to knit or crochet baby hats for babies born at Vista Medical Center East. Call (847) 244-7926.
Northern Lake County Quilters' Guild: 6:30 p.m. visitation and refreshments, 7 p.m. meeting, first Wednesday of each month, Antioch Township Center, 1625 Deep Lake Road, Lake Villa. Guest fee is $5. For more information, visit www.nlcqg.org or call Carol VanTreeck at (847) 395-3555.
Island Lake Seniors: 12:30 p.m., the second Tuesday of each month, village hall, 3720 Greenleaf, Island Lake. Monthly meeting.
Senior Men's Club: 8:45 a.m. every Tuesday at Patty Turner Senior Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield. For details, call (847) 940-4010.
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
Anime Club: 4-6 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Teens in sixth through 12th grade can enjoy a new Anime movie or series and Japanese snacks. The next series to be featured will be "Trigun." Registration is required. For information, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Jewish Couples Club: Club holds a social event on the first Saturday of each month. 7 p.m., call for location. Jewish Couples Club in the Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights area for new couples in their 50s and 60s wishing to develop new friendships. For details, call (847) 541-4485.
Libertyville Junior Woman's Club: 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month (except for July and August), Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St., Libertyville. Open to all women interested in getting involved in the community for volunteer and social activities. For more information, call Suzanne, at (847) 680-4764 or visit www.libertyvillejuniors.org.
Wauconda Snowmobile Club: 8 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month October through March at Wauconda Bowl, 381 W. Liberty St., Wauconda. Newcomers are welcome. The club plans trips, teaches snowmobile safety and is active with dealers and legislators. For information, call (847) 526-3392.
Lake County Scrabble Club: 6:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month , Panera Bread, 6557 Grand Ave., Gurnee. All levels of play are welcome. For information, call Maria, at (847) 951-6620 or visit meetup.com/lakecountyscrabble.
Ela Historical Society: 1 p.m. the third Sunday of every month, old Ela Township Hall, 95 E. Main St., Lake Zurich. All are welcome. The society also has a workshop from 9-11 a.m. the first Saturday of each month at the same address. Call (847) 438-2086.