Lake Co. clubs and hobbies
News about club meetings and events. Deadline is two weeks before event date.
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.
Historical Society meeting: 7 p.m. Thursday, May 14, Grant Hall Museum, 411 Washington St., Ingleside. Meeting of the Fox Lake - Grant Township Area Historical Society. Learn why the American flag is red, white and blue; why it's folded 13 times, and more. Flags that are ready to be discarded can be brought for disposal. For information, call (847) 587-0544.
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.
Boating Safety Education Classes: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 16 or June 20, Fox Lake Community Center, 23 South St., Fox Lake. The Village of Fox Lake Parks and Recreation and the Coast Guard Auxiliary of the State of Illinois is offering Boating Safety Education Classes, open to ages 12 and up. The cost is $40 per person. For information visit www.foxlake.org, or call (847) 587-3944.
May 18
Zion Genealogical Society: 7 p.m. Monday, May 18, Beach Park Village Hall, 11270 W. Wadsworth Road, Beach Park. The program will be "First Steps in Indiana Research." No charge, all are welcome. For information, call Joanne Layne, at (847) 360-0360.
May 19
Hadassah North Shore: 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, J.B. Winberie's Restaurant, 800 W. Lake Cook Road, Buffalo Grove. Henrietta Szold Group of Hadassah North Shore Chapter will celebrate the installation of their new officers with a dinner. Cost is $22.50. For information call (847) 433-6350 or e-mail northshore@Hadassah.org.
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.
Highland Park Hadassah: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, Highland Park Country Club, 1201 Park Ave W, Highland Park. Highland Park Group of Hadassah North Shore Chapter will hold their major raffle drawing at the installation of officers luncheon. Dr. Sanford Finkle will entertain on the piano and show how Jewish composers influenced the American musical theater. Admission is $36.
May 21
American Society for Quality: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 21, Arboretum Club, 401 W. Half Day Road, Buffalo Grove. The Northeastern Illinois Section of the American Society for Quality will meet, with a clinic on "How to Prepare for ASQ Certification Exams" followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. and a presentation on "How To Prepare Your Recertification Packet" at 7:30 p.m. The meetings are free, cost for the meal is $25. Make dinner reservations at least three days before the meeting through asq1212reservations@yahoo.com.
I Hate My Neck: 11 a.m. Thursday, May 21, Mission Hills Country Club, 1677 Mission Hills Road, Northbrook. Lila Letchinger will present a humorous program featuring excerpts from Nora Ephron's book "I Hate My Neck". The program including lunch is $22. For information, call (847) 433-6350 or e-mail northshore@Hadassah.org.
Northwest Suburban Quilters Guild: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 21, Concorde Banquets, 20922 N. Rand Road, Kildeer. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Guest fee $7. Featured speaker is Kim Diehl. Visit www.nsqg.net.
May 23
RPGing unplugged: 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Saturday, May 23, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Students in grades 6 and up are invited to bring dice for a one-shot tabletop (not video game) role-playing game campaign. The library will provide lunch and an experienced DM. To register, call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.
May 30
Russian Jeopardy: 12:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 30, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Team up to play the famous intellectual game in Russian. Registration is required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org. on someone else's boat. Information, contact Brook Edwards, at (847) 322-9750, or Brook_Edwards@abbott.com.
June 20
Boating Safety Education Classes: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 20, Fox Lake Community Center, 23 South St., Fox Lake. The Village of Fox Lake Parks and Recreation and the Coast Guard Auxiliary of the State of Illinois is offering Boating Safety Education Classes, open to ages 12 and up. The cost is $40 per person. For information visit www.foxlake.org, or call (847) 587-3944.
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.