Lake Co. clubs and hobbies
News about club meetings and events for people who share hobbies. Deadline is two weeks before event date.
Nov. 5
American Society for Quality: 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, New China Buffet, 1161 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. The Northeastern Illinois Section of the American Society for Quality will be meet to study and discuss ISO standards. The current standard under review is ISO 26000 - Draft for Social Responsibility. Meetings are free; the buffet is $5. The public is invited. For information, e-mail Contact Dave Taylor, at kolimat@yahoo.com.
Eli Skinner Chapter NSDAR: 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. Combined meeting with the Aaron Miner Society, NSCAR. Program: "Revitalizing Leadership in Today's Youth" by Scott Vogt, Illinois State CAR president. Darlene, (847) 359-0839.
Nov. 6
Glenview Square Dance Club: 7:30 p.m. rounds; 8 p.m. square dancing, Friday, Nov. 6, Glen Grove School, 3900 Glenview Road, Glenview. Square dancing is at the Plus level. $6 per person. (847) 945-0370.
Nov. 8
Breakfast With The Vets: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, American Legion Post 911, 515 S Main St., Wauconda. Breakfast buffet; everyone is welcome. For fee and other information, call (847) 526-9718.
Holiday Tea: 2-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Librarian Amy Alessio will share her enthusiasm for cooking and vintage cookbooks during a holiday tea. Sample tea and holiday cookies and take home recipes. This. Registration required. E-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.
Jewish Law Study Group: 8-9 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 8 through May 30, Congregation Beth Judea, Route 83 and Hilltop Road, Long Grove. A weekly class studying Jewish Law led by Rabbi Robert Gamer will examine recent decisions of the Committee on Jewish Law and Standards of the Conservative Movement. For details, call Rabbi Gamer, at (847) 634-0777.
Nov. 10
Snowseekers Ski Club: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, First Presbyterian Church, Maple and Douglas avenues, Libertyville. (847) 289-1811 or snowseekers.org.
Long Grove Lake Zurich Toastmasters: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, Old Ela Town Hall, Ela Historic Society, 95 E. Main St., Lake Zurich. The Long Grove Lake Zurich Toastmaster Club meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month to improve members' speaking skills. All are welcome. For information, call Glen, at (847) 936-1366, or Craig, at (847) 304-2345, or see toastmasterslonggrovelakezurich.com.
Delta Delta Delta: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, Oregano's Cafe, 119 Gilmer Road, Mundelein. Chicago Northwest Suburban Alumnae Chapter of Delta Delta Delta will hold a Founder's Day Dinner. All area Tri Deltas are invited, whether an Alum Chapter Member or not. For reservations, call (847) 996-0968.
WWII Combat Photographer: 1:30-3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. World War II veteran and combat photographer Bill Lueders will show rarely seen footage of newsreels produced internally for the military. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Painted Penguin: Register by Tuesday, Nov. 10, for trip from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, leaving from the Grayslake Park District Rec Center, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. Children can travel to the Painted Penguin studio to enjoy the pleasure of painting. Each child will paint one plaster piece. Pizza and a beverage will be served. Cost is $30 for Grayslake residents, $38 for nonresidents. Call the Grayslake Park District, at (847) 223-7529.
Nov. 11
Hadassah North Shore: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, Lakeside Congregation, 1221 County Line Road, Highland Park. The Chai Group of Hadassah North Shore Chapter's Education Day program will feature Dr. Avram Kraft presenting a program on "Medical Ethics." $18. Call (847) 205-1900 or e-mail northshore@Hadassah.org.
Nov. 14
Casino Night: 6 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, Nov. 14, American Legion Post 911, 515 S Main St., Wauconda. Play blackjack, Texas Hold 'Em, Big Wheel and more. For admission fee or other details, call (847) 526-9718.
Ansel Brainerd Cook Chapter NSDAR: 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, Libertyville Township office, 359 Merrill Court, Libertyville. DAR District IV director Valerie Perron presents the program, "DAR Insignia." Mary, (847) 918-8728.
Nov. 16
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. 17
Henrietta Szold Group Hadassah: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at a member's home in Buffalo Grove. Guest speaker Diane Sullivan, certified hypnotherapist, explains how listening to your inner spirit can help alleviate stress and anxiety. (847) 205-1900 or northshore@Hadassah.org.
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. 22
Morton Grove Group Hadassah: 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, Golden Chef, 600 S. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling. Luncheon event with comedian, journalist, radio personality, and Pulitzer Prize nominee Ray Hanania. $18 benefits Youth Aliyah/Children at Risk. Reservations to (847) 205-1900 or northshore@Hadassah.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
Toastmasters meeting: 7-8:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, Ela Township Meeting Hall, 95 E. Main St., Lake Zurich. The Long Grove Lake Zurich Toastmaster Club meets to improve participants' speaking skills. All are welcome. For more information, visittoastmasterslonggrovelakezurich.com.
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. 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.
Boy Scout Troop 275: 7-8:30 p.m. every Thursday, Community Church of Round Lake, 217 Goodnow Blvd., Round Lake. Troop 275 participates in monthly camp outs, service projects and adventure activities. Open to boys ages 11-17. Call (847) 715-6511 or e-mail inthecourt@sbcglobal.com.
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.
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.
Crocheters of the Lakes: 6:30 p.m. third Wednesday of each month, Prairie Arts and Fibers, 960 Harris Road, Grayslake. The Crocheters of the Lakes chapter of the Crochet Guild of America invites crocheters of all levels, female and male. For information, e-mail CrochetersOfLakes@aol.com or call (847) 367-4216.