Lake County 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. 27

Candidate 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. 28

Brown 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.

Lake County Young Professionals: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, Cubby Bear North, 21661 N. Milwaukee Ave. Lincolnshire. Network with other young professionals, ages 40 and under, from several Lake County chambers of commerce and the College of Lake County. $20 in advance; $25 at the door. Register at buffalogrovechamber.org.

Business Connections Breakfast Meeting: 7:30-9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Have breakfast, network, and hear updates from the Lake Zurich Area Chamber of Commerce's villages and chamber committees. Free to members and prospective members. Registration required; visit LakeZurichAreaChamber.com or call (847) 438-5572.

Friends of the Library: 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. The Friends of the Warren-Newport Public Library will meet. Call (847) 244-5150 or visit wnpl.info.

Jan. 29

Chocolate & Champagne Networking Event: Discount if registered by Friday, Jan. 29; 4-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, Hilton Chicago/Northbrook, 2855 N. Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook. $15 before Friday, Jan. 29; $25 at the door. Entry fee includes a glass of champagne, chocolate, light appetizers and cash bar. Call (847) 541-7799 or buffagogrovechamber.org/whatshappening.

Feb. 2

Getting Through Tough Financial Times: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Discuss how to decide which bills to pay first and keep a roof overhead and learn to set spending priorities and deal with credit issues. Free, registration required. Call (847) 526-6225 or visit wauclib.org.

Buffalo Grove Area Chamber: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, Arboretum Club, 401 W. Half Day Road, Buffalo Grove. Richard Keyworth discusses "Emergency Preparedness. Informal networking, lunch and program at noon. $18 members; $25 nonmembers. (847) 541-7799 or buffalogrovechamber.org.

IAAP Northwest Suburban Chapter: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 2875 N. Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook. International Association of Administrative Professionals meets. Speaker Jerilyn Willin talks on "How to Make a Presentation without Passing Out." margaret cipar@wellsfargois.com.

Feb. 3

Introduction to Microsoft Excel: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, or 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Get started with Microsoft Excel, which can be used to create professional spreadsheets and charts. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org" target="new">www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Career Counseling Assistance: By appointment noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 3, March 3, April 7 and May 5, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Individual, 30-minute career counseling appointments. Appointments are required. To reserve a session, call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.

Feb. 4

Barrington Area Professional Women: Meets 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, Makray Golf Club, 800 S. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Leslie Roberts of Carlisle Collection is featured guest. $35 for members; $40 for guests. R.S.V.P. to Claudia Stearns at (847) 439-5155 before Monday, Aug. 31.

Chocolate & Champagne Networking Event: 4-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, Hilton Chicago/Northbrook, 2855 N. Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook. $25 at the door. Entry fee includes a glass of champagne, chocolate, light appetizers and cash bar. Call (847) 541-7799 or buffagogrovechamber.org/whatshappening.

Feb. 10

Computer File Management: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, or 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn to use Windows Explorer to manage files. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Feb. 25

Round 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.

March 3

Career Counseling Assistance: By appointment noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, March 3, April 7 and May 5, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Individual, 30-minute career counseling appointments. Appointments are required. To reserve a session, call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.

April 7

Career Counseling Assistance: By appointment noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, April 7 and May 5, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Individual, 30-minute career counseling appointments. Appointments are required. To reserve a session, call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.

May 5

Career Counseling Assistance: By appointment noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 5, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Individual, 30-minute career counseling appointments. Appointments are required. To reserve a session, call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.

Ongoing

Talk of Lincolnshire Toastmasters: 6-7:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of each month, Lincolnshire Village Hall, One Old Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Meets to help members grow professionally. For information, visit talkoflincolnshire.org.

BNI: 8-9:30 a. m. Tuesdays, 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.

Job 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.com

LeTip: 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.

Lake Zurich Rotary Club: 12:15 p.m. Fridays, Knights of Columbus Banquet Facility, 365 Surryse Road, Lake Zurich. For information visit lakezurichrotary.org.

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.