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. Deadline is two weeks before event date.

Jan. 26Knitters' Night Out: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. For ages 18 and up; work on knitting or crochet projects at the library. No registration necessary. Call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.Toastmasters meeting: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, Old Ela Town 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. Super-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.Artist Caravaggio: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Art historian Dr. Michelle Paluch-Mishur will talk about Caravaggio's "The Supper at Emmaus," a painting finished in 1601 currently on exhibit at the Art Institute of Chicago. Free. To sign up, call (847) 438-3433, email infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.Jan. 27Olympic Cities: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Take a look at cities where Olympic Games have been held and hear about the intrigue that surrounds the selection process of each city. To register, call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.Meditation With Om Johari: 12:15-1:15 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Meditate at the library with Om Johari and learn relaxation techniques and breathing tips. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.Jan. 28Valentine Date Night: Register by Thursday, Jan 28, for event from 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, Grayslake Park District Rec Center, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. Parents and caregivers of children ages 2-13 can go out for the evening while the park district staff entertains their children with age-appropriate crafts, games, a movie and fun. Children will be separated by ages for activities. Pizza dinner will be served. Cost is $28 for Grayslake residents, $35 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7529.Jan. 30Wreath Workshop: 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Create a fragrant everlasting wreath incorporating fresh greens. The $15 fee covers all materials, but bring some pruners or old scissors. Registration required; call (847) 526-6225 or visit wauclib.org.Jan. 31Film discussion: 1:15 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 31 and Feb. 7, Temple Jeremiah, 937 Happ Road, Northfield. Film and discussion series, "The Holocaust and Film." Holly Price, a Holocaust educator and teacher at Temple Jeremiah, will lead this program which examines films dealing with the Holocaust from different vantage points. Programs are open to the community at no charge. Upcoming films in the series include: "Europa Europa" on Jan.31, and "The Quarrel" on Feb. 7.International Cheese Tasting Program: 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, Round Lake Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. Learn about domestic and imported cheeses that will be served, along with various accompaniments. Free. For teens and adults. Call (847) 546-7060.Feb. 2Live a Balanced Life: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Cardiologist and author Dr. Bruno Cortis and inspirational speaker Joe O'Rourke will discuss how to reduce stress, increase energy and live a balanced life. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.Feb. 3Art Institute's Modern Wing: 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. A slide lecture on the Art Institute's new Modern Wing, designed by architect Renzo Piano, home of the museum's collection of 20th and 21st century art. To register, call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.Feb. 4Show Boat: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Examine how composer Jerome Kern and librettist Oscar Hammerstein II created this monumental 1927 musical from Edna Ferber's novel. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.Feb. 6Wii Bowling Tournament: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, Mundelein Park District Regent Center, 1200 Regent Drive, Mundelein. The Mundelein Park District will hold a Nintendo Wii Bowling tournament and scholarship fundraiser for adults ages 40 and older. Cost is $10 with advance registration ($15 with controller provided). Walk-ins are also welcome. A portion of proceeds from all registrations will go toward the Mundelein Parks Foundation which provides scholarships to area residents for park district programs. For information, to donate, or to register, call (847) 566-0650. Visit mundeleinparks.org.Chinese New Year Cooking Class: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Cooking instructor Ying Stoller will demonstrate and prepare tomato egg drop soup, chicken stir fry and rice. Tasting and recipes are included. $3 tasting fee. Registration required. Call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.Feb. 7Film discussion: 1:15 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 7, Temple Jeremiah, 937 Happ Road, Northfield. Film and discussion series, "The Holocaust and Film." Holly Price, a Holocaust educator and teacher at Temple Jeremiah, will lead this program which examines films dealing with the Holocaust from different vantage points. Programs are open to the community at no charge. The final film in the series will be "The Quarrel."Russian Jeopardy Club: 12:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Play the famous game in teams in Russian language. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.Feb. 9Rosa Parks: 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Discuss the life and times of Rosa Parks, a pioneer for the beginning of the Civil Rights Movement. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.Super-Couponing Swap: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Trade coupons, spend time with other coupon lovers and share stories of great deals. (847) 459-4100 or www.indiantrailslibrary.org.Knitters' Night Out: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. For ages 18 and up; work on knitting or crochet projects at the library. No registration necessary. Call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.Feb. 10A Night at the Oscars: 7-8:15 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Author and film historian Raymond Benson will lead a discussion of this year's Oscar nominations, present insights on the Academy's history, entertain with Oscar trivia, and encourage participants to debate and vote on possible winners. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.Feb. 21Travel to Italy: 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 21, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Enjoy "Northern Italy, Part II" with Ralph Danielsen in the Sunday Sojourns armchair travel series. Reservations are recommended for the free program. Call (847) 244-5150 or visit wnpl.info.March 9Knitters' Night Out: 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. For ages 18 and up; work on knitting or crochet projects at the library. No registration necessary. Call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.OngoingFriday Friends: The second Friday of the month, at members' homes. Friday Friends has been organized within The Kirk of the Lakes Presbyterian Church in Mundelein for the purpose of fun and fellowship. For details, call (847) 949-8670.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.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.