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.

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.Film Discussion group: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. The library's new film discussion group, The Cutting Room Floor, will discuss "Monty Python and the Holy Grail." Register at fremontlibrary.org or call (847) 918-3225.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.Academy Awards Predictions: 7-8:15 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, Ela Area Public Library, Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Film lecturer Reid Schultz will present his 2010 Oscar predictions. Free; to register, call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.Game On: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10 and 17, Mundelein Park District's Regent Center, 1200 Regent Drive, Mundelein. Play cards, mah-jongg, Scrabble, or bring a game. Wii and the computer lab also available. Cost is $1 for Regent Center members, $2 for nonmembers. Games begin Wednesday, Feb. 17; special free "Ice Breaker" Feb. 10. To register, call (847) 566-4790 or visit mundeleinparks.org.Recapturing Sexual Intimacy: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 10-17, Warren Township Youth and Family Services, 17801 W. Washington St., Gurnee. This workshop helps educate couples on how to enhance their emotional and physical connection. Free to Warren Township residents; nonresidents may participate for a fee.Lake County's Women's Club: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, State Bank of the Lakes, 50 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. A social club welcoming all area women. The group engages in various activities, including book club, golf, games, needlecrafts, gardening, movies and theater, couples events, trips and more. For a free newsletter and membership information, call Pam at (224) 610-0990.Meet Harriet Beecher Stowe: Noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Paddy Lynn will bring to life Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of "Uncle Tom's Cabin." For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.Romance and chocolate: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Debra St. John, Margot Justes and June Sproat will talk about the art of writing romance. The program will begin with a brief history of chocolate and a chocolate sampling, courtesy of the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. To register, call (847) 918-3225.Feb. 11Meet Harriet Beecher Stowe: 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Storyteller and actress Paddy Lynn will portray Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of "Uncle Tom's Cabin." To register, call (847) 918-3225.Love After Loss: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, Midwest Palliative Hospice CareCenter, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview. Free workshop address challenges related to finding companionship and developing relationships after the loss of a loved one. For information or to register, call (847) 730-1290.Feb. 14Singles: 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, 94th Aero Squadron Restaurant, 1070 S. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling. Club Night at club 94; $7, ladies free until 7 p.m. For information, call (847) 604-3446.Feb. 15Genealogy Interest Group: 3-5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. For anyone with an interest in genealogy. No registration required. Call Carol Bartlett, at (847) 438-3433, ext. 215.Feb. 17Game On: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, Mundelein Park District's Regent Center, 1200 Regent Drive, Mundelein. Play cards, mah-jongg, Scrabble, or bring a game. Wii and the computer lab also available. Cost is $1 for Regent Center members, $2 for nonmembers. To register, call (847) 566-4790 or visit mundeleinparks.org.Feb. 18Love Songs from Around the World: 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Vocalist Shirlee Todd and pianist Gail Mangurten will present famous love songs in Italian, Hebrew, Russian and more. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.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 required for the free program. Call (847) 244-5150 or visit wnpl.info.Feb. 24Wednesday Night Blockbuster: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. "Public Enemies," starring Johnny Depp and Christian Bale, will be shown on the big screen. Registration is not required. Call (847) 918-3206 or visit fremontlibrary.org.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.OngoingLake County Parents Without Partners: Chapter 247 would like to invite single, divorced or widowed parents, with a living child or children, to join its organization. February activities included Super Bowl party, skiing, chili cook-off, auto show. To learn more, (847) 817-5687 or e-mail info@pwplakecounty.org.Friday 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.