Lake Co. networking

Events that help those in the business world network with each other, such as political meetings, chamber events, business outings and job fairs. Deadline is two weeks before event date.

Jan. 13Internet for Beginners: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. A lesson on basic Internet searching. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.Preschool Information Night: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Get information on preschools and day cares in the Lake Zurich and meet school representatives. Registration is not required. Call (847) 438-3840, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.BG Home-Based/Sole Proprietors Professional Group: 11 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Jan. 13, Buffalo Grove Area Chamber office, 501/2 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. Network and discuss issues that affect your business. Plan to stay and attend the Lunch Learn seminar that immediately follows. All home-based business professionals are invited to attend. (847) 541-7799 or buffalogrovechamber.org. Lunch Learn: Noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, Buffalo Grove Area Chamber office, 501/2 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. "Computer Safety Security." Seminar is free to chamber members. All other pay $10. Bring your brown-bag lunch and your questions. (847) 541-7799 or buffalogrovechamber.org.Jan. 14Advantage Networking Group: 7:30-8:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, Rise 'N Dine Cafe, 102 S. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling. Hosted by the Wheeling/Prospect Heights Chamber of Commerce. No cost to attend-free coffee. Breakfast optional individual checks off the menu. (847) 541-0170 or info@whphchamber.com.Boost Your Emotional Well Being: 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, Career Resource Center Inc. Grove Cultural Campus, 40 E. Old Mill Road, Suite 105, Lake Forest. A discussion group focusing on feelings that may arise during periods of unemployment. Free for members; $10 fee for nonmembers. For information, call (847) 295-5626, or visit careerresourcecenter.org.Jan. 15Lake Zurich Rotary Club: 12:15 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, Knights of Columbus Banquet Facility, 365 Surryse Road, second floor, Lake Zurich. Guest speaker Faith Curtis will present "Choose Possibility for 2010 - Three Ways to Allow More Wins." For information, visit lakezurichrotary.org.Understanding School Avoidance: 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Jan. 15, Warren Township Youth and Family Services, 17801 W. Washington St., Gurnee. A free, professional workshop, "School Avoidance: Understanding Avoidance vs. Truancy," will provide professionals with a basic understanding of the causes of school avoidance, role of the family, basic assessment and intervention. Register at (847) 244-1101, ext. 401, or visit warrentownship.net/youth-and-family-services.Jan. 16Candidate forum: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Jan. 16, Palatine Village Hall, 200 E. Wood St., Palatine. Candidates on the ballot for the 8th Congressional District and the Illinois House District 54, will speak and answer audience questions. Hosted by League of Women Voters of the Barrington Area and League of Women Voters of the Palatine Area.Jan. 19BNI: 8-9:30 a. m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, Walker Brothers, 767 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. Networking group of noncompeting professionals that help members grow their business through quality referrals. Call John, (847) 228-5883.BG Chamber Basic Training: 8-9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, Buffalo Grove Chamber office, 501/2 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. Meeting for new members, new contacts of members and current members, who want to brush-up on what the chamber can do for their business. Continental breakfast served. RSVP to (847) 541-7799.Jan. 20E-mail Class: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Learn how to set up and use an e-mail account. Space is limited. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.Showing Up and Being Memorable: 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, Career Resource Center Inc. Grove Cultural Campus, 40 E. Old Mill Road, Suite 105, Lake Forest. The session will expose misconceptions about networking and offer ideas on how to make it easy and effective. Free for members; $10 fee for nonmembers. For information, call (847) 295-5626, or visit careerresourcecenter.org.Jan. 21Uncommon Sources of Job Opportunities: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Develop alternative paths to job opportunities and learn unique ways to get ahead of the competition. Register at (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.Jan. 2212 Key Attributes Employers Evaluate: 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 22, Career Resource Center Inc. Grove Cultural Campus, 40 E. Old Mill Road, Suite 105, Lake Forest. Learn about what employers are looking for and how psychological tests are used in the selection process. Free for members; $10 fee for nonmembers. For information, call (847) 295-5626, or visit careerresourcecenter.org. Lake Zurich Rotary Club: 12:15 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, Knights of Columbus Banquet Facility, 365 Surryse Road, Lake Zurich. Visit lakezurichrotary.org.Jan. 23Preschool open house: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Representatives from over a dozen local preschools will be on hand to share what they have to offer. The first 50 attendees will receive a free gift. Registration not required; for details visit wnpl.info or call (847) 244-5150.Jan. 255 Steps To A Memorable Message: 10:15 a.m. Monday, Jan. 25, Career Resource Center Inc. Grove Cultural Campus, 40 E. Old Mill Road, Suite 105, Lake Forest. Learn how to define your value to employers in all phases of application and networking activities. Free for members; $10 fee for nonmembers. For information, call (847) 295-5626, or visit careerresourcecenter.org.Jan. 26Super-Couponing Swap: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Trade coupons, spend time with other coupon lovers and share stories of great deals. The second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.Jan. 27Candidate forum: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, Barrington Public Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway. Candidates for the 8th Congressional District on the November ballot will speak and answer audience questions. Hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Barrington Area.Jan. 28Brown Bag Networking: 11:45 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, Career Resource Center Inc. Grove Cultural Campus, 40 E. Old Mill Road, Suite 105, Lake Forest. Make connections, gather information on potential employers, and help others in their job search. Bring a lunch, and resumes, handbills and business cards. Free for all attendees. For information, call (847) 295-5626, or visit careerresourcecenter.org.Feb. 25Round Lake Area Park District Board Meeting: 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, Round Lake Area Park District, 814 Hart Road, Round Lake. Call (847) 546-8558 or visit roundlakeareaparkdistrict.org.OngoingJob Networking Group: 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Group meets to help the unemployed stay motivated and on track during the search for a new job. No registration or payment is required. For information, call (847) 526-6225 or visit wauclib.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.comLeTip: 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.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, call Glen, at (847) 936-1366, or Craig, at (847) 304-2345, or visit toastmasterslonggrovelakezurich.com. 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.