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.

May 20

Stand Out From the Pack: 10:15 a.m., Wednesday, May 20, Career Resource Center Inc., Grove Cultural Campus, 40 E. Old Mill Road, Suite 105, Lake Forest. Discuss making a great first impression on potential employers. Free for first time attendees. For information, call (847) 295-5626, or visit careerresourcecenter.org.

Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, or 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 21, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn to make clean and clear presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.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.

GLMV Business Mixer: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 21, Office Depot, 701 N. Milwaukee Ave., Rivertree Court Shopping Center, Vernon Hills. Free event with networking, food, and more. Call the Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein, Vernon Hills Chamber of Commerce at (847) 680-0750, or visit glmvchamber.org.

JobMarketPlace 2009: 1-5 p.m. Thursday, May 21, Building 7 (Physical Education Center) College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. CLC's JobMarketPlace 2009 Job Fair. Employers will be on hand to provide information on full time, part time, seasonal and professional job opportunities. Job seekers should bring copies of their resumes and dress appropriately. For information call (847) 543-2059 or visit www.clcillinois.edu.

Friends of LVDL: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 21 and July 16, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. The Friends of the Lake Villa District Library will meet. All are welcome to attend. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

May 22

Retirement assembly: 2:15 p.m. Friday, May 22, Emmons School Tabar Gymnasium, 24226 W. Beach Grove Road, Antioch. Emmons School District 33 will hold an assembly to honor retirees Dr. Cynthia Vandrush and Dawn Vogel. All friends and family are invited to attend the assembly as well as a reception for Dr. Vandrush from 3:45-5 p.m. For details, call (847) 395-1105 ext. 210.

May 26

Long Grove Lake Zurich Toastmasters: 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, Ela Township Meeting Hall, 95 E. Main St., Lake Zurich. The Long Grove Lake Zurich Toastmaster Club will meet to help members improve their speaking skills. For information, call Chad, at (847) 902-6586 or see visit toastmasterslonggrovelakezurich.com.

Buffalo Grove Networkers Group: 7:30-9 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, Buffalo Grove Chamber office, 501/2 Raupp Blvd. Continental breakfast served. (847) 541-7799.

May 27

Internet Safety: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, or 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 28, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn about spyware, adware, viruses, phishing scams, and other possible threats to the online experience and how to avoid them. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

May 28

Brown Bag Networking: 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 28, Career Resource Center Inc., Grove Cultural Campus, 40 E. Old Mill Road, Suite 105, Lake Forest. Network, gather information on potential employers and assist others in their job campaign. Bring resumes, handbills, business cards and a lunch. Free for first time attendees. For information, call (847) 295-5626, or visit careerresourcecenter.org.

May 29

Lake Zurich Rotary Club: 12:15 p.m. Friday, May 29, Gino's East 557 W. Main Street Lake Zurich. The Rotary Club will present local charities with checks from funds collected during the year. For information visit www.lakezurichrotary.org.

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.

June 11

Home-Based Businesses Networking Group: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 11, July 3 and Aug. 13, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Share ideas with other home business owners. Meetings are free but registration is required. Call (847) 438-3433 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.

July 3

Home-Based Businesses Networking Group: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 3 and Aug. 13, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Share ideas with other home business owners. Meetings are free but registration is required. Call (847) 438-3433 or visit eapl.org.

July 16

Friends of LVDL: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. The Friends of the Lake Villa District Library will meet. All are welcome to attend. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.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.

Aug. 13

Home-Based Businesses Networking Group: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Share ideas with other home business owners. Meetings are free but registration is required. Call (847) 438-3433 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.

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.