Lake Co. adult social calendar

Events for adults that are largely social, such as singles events, reunions, game nights, wine tastings and adult open gym nights. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.

Oct. 19

Tea with Susan B. and Elizabeth C.: 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St., Libertyville, Room C. Step back in time for a tea party hosted by Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton. To register, call (847) 362-2330, or visit webres.cooklib.org.

World Language Café: 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Speakers of English as a second language can practice your English with fellow ESL speakers and fluent English speakers. There is no charge, but registration is required. Call (847) 526-6225, or visit wauclib.org.

Genealogy Interest Group: 3-5 p.m. Mondays, Oct. 19, Nov. 16 and Dec. 21, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Grace DuMelle will discuss uncovering your past in land records. No registration required. Newcomers are always welcome. Call Carol Bartlett, at (847) 438-3433, ext. 215.

Oct. 20

Vikki Carr by Jack Diamond: 2-3:15 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Music historian Jack Diamond discusses Vikki Carr, a superstar voice and a live performer. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Greater Lakes IAAP: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, Job Center of Lake County, 800 Lancer Lane, Grayslake, Room D129. The Greater Lakes International Association of Administrative Professionals will present "How to Successfully Market Yourself in Today's Economy."

Biking Through National Parks: 7-8:15 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. John Lynn will recount his 600 mile bike trip through Grand Teton, Yellowstone, and Glacier National Parks. Free, registration required. Call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.

Oct. 22

Great Decisions Discussion Group: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Discussion group centered around the Great Decisions briefing book. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Say Cheese: 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St., Libertyville, Room C. The Food Mercenary, Chef Michael Niksic, will discuss cheese; featured cheese varieties will be incorporated into recipes and served with accompaniments. There will be beverages and prizes for program participants. To register, call (847) 362-2330, or visit webres.cooklib.org.

Oct. 23

Historical Tea Party: 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Hear about the 50-year friendship of social activists Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth C. Stanton during a tea party presented by actresses Lynn Rymarz and Jeanmarie Dwyer-Wrigley. Free, registration required. E-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.

Oct. 25

Russian Jeopardy: 12:30-4:30 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 25, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Enjoy a friendly game in Russian in an informal atmosphere. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Oct. 21

Highland Park Hadassah: 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct 21, Lakeside Congregation, 1221 County Line Road, Highland Park. The Highland Park Group of Hadassah North Shore Chapter will hold an educational meeting; guest speaker Leah Polin will present "Great Jewish Women who shaped our Nation." The dessert and coffee afternoon requests a $7 donation to Hadassah. Call (847) 205-1900 or e-mail northshore@Hadassah.org.

Oct. 27

Knitter's Night Out: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Bring a knitting or crochet project and spend some time with other knitters. No registration needed; ages 18 and older. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

The Best of Heather: 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Musical favorites of the '30s, '40s and '50s. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Oct. 28

Poetic License: 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. A writer's group specifically for poets. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Monthly Blockbuster: 6:30 p.m. Oct. 28, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. "State of Play," starring Russell Crowe and Ben Affleck, will be shown on the big screen on the second floor. This film is rated "PG-13." For details, call (847) 918-3206 or visit fremontlibrary.org.

Oct. 29

Ghost Hunting Techniques: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Dale Kaczmarek, author of several books on the paranormal, will discuss ghosts and ghost stories on the north side of Chicago and Northern suburbs. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Oct. 30

Groovin' In The Graveyard: 7-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, Belvidere Recreation Center, 412 S Lewis Ave., Waukegan. Adults 18 and up can socialize in the spirit of Halloween. For information, call Jessica, at (847) 360-4702.

Nov. 10

Knitter's Night Out: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Bring a knitting or crochet project and spend some time with other knitters. No registration needed; ages 18 and older. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Nov. 16

Couples workshop: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16 and 30, Warren Township Youth and Family Services, 17801 W. Washington St., Gurnee. "Change Your Communication, Transform Your Relationship" allows individuals and couples to learn new approaches to communicating and to construct positive relationships and re-establish intimacy. Free to Warren Township residents. To register, visit warrentownship.net or call (847) 244-1101, ext. 401.

Genealogy Interest Group: 3-5 p.m. Mondays, Nov. 16 and Dec. 21, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Grace DuMelle will discuss uncovering your past in land records. No registration required. Newcomers are always welcome. Call Carol Bartlett, at (847) 438-3433, ext. 215.

Nov. 19

Friends of LVDL: 5:30 p.m. Thursday Nov. 19, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. The Friends of the Lake Villa District Library will meet in the Conference Room. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Nov. 24

Knitter's Night Out: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Bring a knitting or crochet project and spend some time with other knitters. No registration needed; ages 18 and older. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Dec. 21

Genealogy Interest Group: 3-5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Grace DuMelle will discuss uncovering your past in land records. No registration required. Newcomers are always welcome. Call Carol Bartlett, at (847) 438-3433, ext. 215.

Ongoing

DivorceCare: 4:45-7 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 6, Crossroads Church, 1350 Route 137, Grayslake. A seminar series featuring some of the nation's foremost Christian experts on divorce and separation topics. Participants may begin at any time during the series. Participants receive a workbook that outlines each week's topic; a donation of $15 is requested for each workbook but scholarships are available. For information, call Jackie or Al Larson, at (847) 362-1102, or Crossroads Church, at (847) 362-7120. Visit divorcecare.org or crcsbc.org.

Nehara Hadassah Couples Bowling League: 8 p.m. on the fourth Saturday of every month beginning in August at Lakeside Lanes, 900 S. Lake, Mundelein. This league goes from August to May with a $25 payment every month per couple. For more information or to reserve a spot contact the Hadassah North Shore office at (847) 205-1900 or email: northshore@hadassah.org.

Adventures of Fun Friends Social Club: Club hosts theme parties, walks, hikes, dining out, board games, cooking classes, volunteer projects, and more. For information, visit meetup.com/AdventuresofFunFriends.

St. Paul's "Twenty-somethings" group: St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 824 North Lewis Ave., Waukegan. Meetings at local hot spots once a month to socialize and discuss questions of faith in a peer setting. For information, call (847) 662-2535.

Surviving the Loss of a Spouse: Drop-in group meets from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays; Jewish Child and Family Services, 1156 Shure Drive, Arlington Heights. Topics include coping with grief, making decisions, managing relationships and staying healthy. $7 per session. Rosalie Greenberger, LCSW, (847) 392-8820. www.jcfs.org.

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.

Jewish Social Singles: Group meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Sundays of each month. Brunswick Zone, Behind Deerbrook Mall, 10 S. Waukegan Road, Deerfield. Group is open to all Chicago-area singles, ages 21-plus. Social bowling league prices are $20 for members; $25 for non-league members. (847) 757-1299 or (847) 331-1066.

Reunions

• Fenton High School Class of 1989: Reunion planned for Oct. 24, at Villa Olivia Country Club. (888) 409-TEAM.

• Niles North Class of 1969: Reunion planned for Saturday, Oct. 24. E-mail Iris Kerbis Cantor at irican@niles-hs.K12.il.us or call (847) 626-2354.

• Fremd High School Class of 1069: Reunion planned for Nov 7. Visit fhs.d211.org/alumni for details.

• New Trier High School Class of 1979: Reunion planned for Nov. 27, at Pinstripes. (888) 409-TEAM.

• Deerfield High School Class of 1989: Looking for alumni for its 20-year reunion. Call (888) 409-TEAM.