Northwest suburban club notes
News about club meetings and events. Deadline is two weeks before event date.
DAR essay contest: The Twenty-first Star Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution announce its annual American History Essay Contest. All students, fifth-eighth grade are eligible. The 2009-2010 topic is "The Completion of the First Transcontinental Railroad." Deadline submission is Tuesday, Dec. 1. For guidelines and information, call Nancy Meyer at (847) 824-1150.
Choral membership: The Des Plaines Harmonaires seek new singers for its 2009-2010 choral programs. All levels of experience are welcome. No auditions or membership fees are required. Rehearsals are from 9:15-11 a.m. Thursdays at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1177 Howard Ave., Des Plaines. For information, call music director, Aplberta Fischer at (847) 699-0546.
Sept. 18
York Radio Club: 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, Community Bank of Elmhurst, 330 W. Butterfield Road, Elmhurst. Free and open to all. Month's program will be about emergency communications in DuPage County. Testing for all amateur licenses begins at 7 p.m. yorkradioclub.com.
Glenview Square Dance Club: 7:30 p.m. round dancing; 8 p.m. square dancing, Friday, Sept. 18, Glen Grove School, 3900 Glenview Road, Glenview. $6 per person. (847) 945-0370.
Sept. 20
Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. All welcome.
Go Veggie! NW: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, Barrington Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Vegan potluck lunch at 1:15 p.m. Share fall recipes and ideas. Bring own table service, beverage and a shared dish with serving utensils. Speaker Paula Duvall author of "New World of Eating," is the guest speaker at 2:15 p.m.
Women's Auxiliary and Danish Home: Sunday, Sept. 20, Park Ridge Country Club, Park Ridge. Annual anniversary banquet luncheon. Linda, (847) 882-2552.
Sept. 21
Mount Prospect/Prospect Heights Rotary Club: 12:15 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, Bogie's, 303 E. Kensington, Mount Prospect. Public is welcome.
Autumn Harvest Baby Photo Contest: The Arlington Heights Junior Woman's Club invites parents to submit photos of their babies for its second annual Autumn Harvest Baby Photo Contest. The entry cost is $10 with proceeds benefiting Clearbrook. Entries must be received by Monday, Sept. 21 to AHJWC Baby Photo Contest, PO Box 1512, Arlington Heights, IL 60006-1512. For information and official contest rules, visit ahjwc.org.
Northwest Suburban Sewing Friends: 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21, Paltaine Public Library, 700 N. North Court. Registration, distribution of final plans for the October trip to Princeton, Ill. Share summer projects, and tying of fleece quilts are on the agenda. All welcome. (847) 394-1786.
Sept. 22
Long Grove Lake Zurich Toastmaster Club: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, Ela Town Hall, Ela Historic Society, 95 E. Main St., Lake Zurich. Improve your speaking skills. All welcome. Glen, (847) 936-136 or Craig, (847) 304-2345.
Sept. 24
Brotherhood of Harmony: 7:30-10:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, Friendship Village Assembly Hall, 350 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Male a-cappella singing group for ages 18 and older. New members welcome. For information, (847) 985-9127 or (888) 494-8704.
AAUW Daytime Bridge Group: Meets Thursday, Sept. 24, at a member's home. $2 donation to the AAUE Education Foundation. Call Bobbie (847) 381-335.
Mount Prospect Woman's Club membership tea: 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, Mount Prospect Senior room in the Community Center, 1000 W. Central Road, Mount Prospect. For information, call Darlene, (847) 437-3203.
Mission Hills Group Hadassah North Shore: 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, Lieberman Center, Skokie. Group members will be greeters and servers at this ice cream social and musical interlude meeting. (847) 205-1900 or northshore@Hadassah.org.
Sept. 27
Wine Cheese and Conversation: 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, Lake Barrington Shores Recreation Center, 64 Old Barn Road. League of Women Voters of the Barrington Area and the Conversation Club of Lake Barrington Shores host "Wine Cheese and Conversation." Congressional representatives, state senators and representatives have been invited to present legislative updates and respond to questions about issues of concern to you. RSVP to Edith Maynard, (847) 304-6746.
Sept. 28
Des Plaines Camera Club: 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, Community Room, Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E. Dempster/Thacker Street, Des Plaines. Club provides encouragement to members to expand their interest in photography. Meetings include workshops, lectures and demonstrations. Guest welcome. For information, chicameraclubs.org.
Square Spares and Pairs Square Dance Club: 7:30 p.m. Rounda; 8-10 p.m. Squares, Monday, Sept. 28, Park Ridge Senior Center, 100 S. Western Ave., Park Ridge. A Square dance club for couples and singles. For information, call Amelia, (773) 775-9427 or Al (708) 442-8646.
Oct. 1
Eli Skinner Chapter NSDAR: 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. Sarah Scaravalle, bank manager and assistant vice president, Harris Bank Arlington Heights, presents, "Women and Identity Theft in Today's World." Refreshments served. Darlene, (847) 359-0839 or Amy, (847) 726-1778. DAR.org.
Oct. 2
Northwest Suburban Astronomers: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, Hoffman Estates Park District Community Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Open to the public. Free. nsaclub.org.
Glenview Square Dance Club: 7:30 p.m. round dancing; 8 p.m. square dancing, Friday, Oct. 2, Glen Grove School, 3900 Glenview Road, Glenview. $6 per person. (847) 945-0370.
Oct. 3
Sons of the American Legion Palatine: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, American Legion Hall on Palatine Road. Call (847) 359-1606 or e-mail sal690.commander@gmail.com. Visit amlegion-palatinepost690.org.
Park Ridge Newcomers Kids Sale: 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 260 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge. Kids clothing and equipments. parkridgenewcomersclub.org.
Oct. 6
Polish Roman Catholic Union of America: 10 a.m.-Noon Tuesday, Oct. 6, 984 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Socialize, light refreshments, Bingo. (773) 782-2601.
Streamwood Woman's Club: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, Streamwood Police Department, 401 E. Irving Park Road, Streamwood. Fellowship with women, who work on local philanthropic projects and help the community. Open to women ages 18 and over, residency not required. Call Alison, (630) 673-1115 or amigala@comcast.ner.
Bartlett Woman's Club: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, Log Cabin, 102 N. Eastern Ave., Bartlett. Social followed by a general meeting and a presentation at 8:30 p.m. by certified laughter yoga trainer Rita Lopienski on "Laughter." For membership information, call Peggy, (630) 830-8407.
Northwest Suburban Needlearts Guild: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, Gloria Dei Church, 1133 Pfingston Road, Northbrook. Laura Cater Woods, acclaimed fiber and mixed media artist, will present, "The Elements: Earth, Air, Fire and Water." Guests welcome. Needleartsguild.com.
Hawthorn Woods Women's Club: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, Village Barn, 2 Lagoon Road, Hawthorn Woods. Annual Love Fund Auction to benefit Love Fund charities, Lake Country shelters for women and children in crisis. hwwc.info. To donate auction items, call Marla, (847) 550-0755 or (847) 334-0755.
Oct. 7
Arlington Camera Club: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, Arlington Historical Society, 110 W. Fremont, Arlington Heights. Competition of member photos. Guests welcome. Call Patty, (847) 253-1471.
Oct. 12
Schaumburg Jaycees: 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, Fox and Hound, 1416 N. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Young persons leadership training organization (847) 879-1193 or schaumburgjaycees.org.
Oct. 13
Long Grove Lake Zurich Toastmaster Club: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, Ela Town Hall, Ela Historic Society, 95 E. Main St., Lake Zurich. Improve your speaking skills. All welcome. Glen, (847) 936-136 or Craig, (847) 304-2345.
Oct. 14
Elk Grove Jaycees: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, Elk Grove Village Bank and Trust, 75 Turner Ave., Elk Grove Village. Leadership organization for ages 21-41.
Oct. 15
Palatine Jaycees: Meet 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, Palatine American Legion Hall, 122 W. Palatine Road. (847) 604-0288 or info@palatinejaycees.org. palatinejaycees.org.
W.O.W.: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, Elks Lodge, 711 W. St. Charles Road, Elmhurst. Widowed men and women of all ages are invited to attend the social gathering. Admission $5. Call Ron, (630) 653-5721.
Oct. 20
La Leche of Mount Prospect/Arlington Heights: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, Community Presbyterian Church, 407 N. Main St., Mount Prospect. Mother-to-mother support for breast-feeding mothers. Babies welcome. Jennie (847) 830-0570.
St. Joseph's Club of Italian Americans: Meets at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20, American Legion Hall, 121 N. Douglas, Arlington Heights. Men only. Visit stjosephsclub.com
Oct. 21
Arlington Camera Club: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, Arlington Historical Society, 110 W. Fremont, Arlington Heights. Critique workshop to discuss images from the competition with an eye toward improving them or learning why they work. Guests welcome. Call Patty, (847) 253-1471.
Oct. 26
Buffalo Grove Afternoon Hadassah: 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26, Grove Banquet Hall, 301 Weiland Road, Buffalo Grove. Musical entertainment by Regina Webster, acrress, comedienne and vocalist. $36. (847) 205-1900 or northshore@Hadassah.org.
Oct. 29
Bartlett Woman's Club senior luncheon: Noon Oct. 29, Oak Room at the Bartlett Community Center, 700 S. Bartlett Road. All area seniors are invited to this complimentary lunch with musical entertainment. Bring a canned or paper goods to be donated to the Hanover Wayne Township Food Pantry. For information, call Joyce, (630) 837-3177 or Peggy, (630) 483-0285.
Nov. 3
Palatine Kiwanis Club monthly lunch meeting: Monday, Nov. 3, Emmett's Ale House, 110 N. Brockway St., Palatine. palatinekiwanis.com.
Nov. 6
Northwest Suburban Astronomers: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, Hoffman Estates Park District Community Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Open to the public. Free. nsaclub.org.
Dec. 4
Northwest Suburban Astronomers: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, Hoffman Estates Park District Community Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Open to the public. Free. nsaclub.org.
Department 56 Collectors: Windy City 56'ers meet at 7 p.m. the first Monday from September to June at European Imports in Niles. For details, e-mail Kitty G ksgus17@sbcglobal.net or Al K dadchgo@comcast.net.
Bottle Decanter Collectors: Chicago Jim Beam Specialties Club meets noon-3 p.m. every third Sunday from September to June at the Wood Dale Park District. Dues are $20. Call (847) 824-1097 or Al K dadchgo@comcast.net
Illinois Fencers Club: Meets at Lions Park Recreation Center, 411 South Maple St., Mount Prospect. Mondays, 5-10 p.m.; Tuesdays, 6-10 p.m.; Thursdays, 5-10 p.m., and Saturdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Visit illinoisfencersclub.org or call David St. George, (847) 356-5395.