Lake Co. networking calendar

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.

April 15

Debt-Free and Financially Secure: 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Learn ways to become debt-free and protect your family financially. Register at fremontlibrary.org.

April 16

Money Smart Living: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 16, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Get creative with weeknight dinners that give "a bang for your buck." This program is free of charge, but registration is required. Call (847) 526-6225 or visit wauclib.org.

GLMV Leadership Seminar: 7:30-10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 16, College of Lake County Southlake Center, 1120 S. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills. Rick Piraino of True North Consulting will discuss "Leadership: People Smarts & Performance." Held by the Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein, Vernon Hills Chamber of Commerce. Cost is $25 for members, $30 for nonmembers. For details, call (847) 680-0750.

Business Mixer: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16, DentalWorks, 555 E. Townline Road, Vernon Hills. Free event held by the Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein, Vernon Hills Chamber of Commerce. For details, call (847) 680-0750.

April 17

Career Coach: 1-3:30 p.m. Friday, April 17, Cook Park Library, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Dr. Iris Seeley of the College of Lake County will offer individual career coaching sessions. Appointments are required. To reserve an appointment, call (847) 362-2330 or go to webres.cooklib.org.

April 18

Resume and Interview Skills: 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 18, Lakefront Park, 66 Thillen Drive, Fox Lake. "Resume and Interview Skills for Rehire" will discuss creating eye-catching resumes, interviewing skills and techniques, preparing for a job search and securing job interviews. For information, visit www.foxlake.org, or call (847) 587-3944.

Understanding the stimulus plan: 9:30-10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 18, Baxter Credit Union, 340 N. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills. A seminar on "The Current Economic Crisis: The Stimulus Plan and What It Means." Seating is limited; arrive 15 minutes early for a seat. For information, visit bcu.org or call (800) 388-7000.

April 20

Sell Your Home Fast in Any Market: 7 to 8 p.m., Mon., April 20, Mundelein Park District's Regent Center, 1200 Regent Drive, Mundelein. Learn ways to close a deal even in a difficult market. Cost is $8. To register, call (847) 566-0650.

Genealogy Interest Group: 3-5 p.m. Monday, April 20, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Check eapl.org for specific monthly topics. No registration for this program is required. For information, call librarian Carol Bartlett, at (847) 438-3433, ext. 215, or stop by the library's Information Desk.

April 21

Saving and Investing in Turbulent Times: Noon to 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 21, University of Illinois Extention, 100 S. U.S. Highway 45, Grayslake. A teleconference with professors and extension educators to help answer questions. Register at (847) 223-8627 or lake.extension.uiuc.edu.

GLMV Connect/Network Group Breakfast: 7:30-9 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, Elly's Pancake House, 435 Townline Road, Mundelein. Guest Speaker attorney Pat Hart will discuss Asset Protection. Cost is $10 at the door, which includes breakfast. RSVP to Florene Darr, at fdarr1017@aol.com, or call (847) 949-7100.

GLMV Monthly Luncheon: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, White Deer Run Golf Club, 255 Greggs Parkway, Vernon Hills. Lake County Board Chairwoman Suzi Schmidt will present a Lake County Board Issues Update. Held by the Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein, Vernon Hills Chamber of Commerce. $25 per person in advance, $30 at the door. For details, call (847) 680-0750.

April 22

Business Showcase: Noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday, and Thursday, April 22-23, Westfield Hawthorn Shopping Center, 122 Hawthorn Center, Vernon Hills. Exhibits From Local Businesses, Entertainment, Presentations and more. Free Admission. Held by the Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein, Vernon Hills Chamber of Commerce. Vendor Space Available. For details, call (847) 680-0750.

April 23

SEDOL meetings: Executive board meeting: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 23, SEDOL Office boardroom, 18160 W. Gages Lake Road, Gages Lake. To confirm, call (847) 548-8470, ext. 218.

Brown Bag Networking: 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23, Career Resource Center, Inc., Grove Cultural Campus, 40 E. Old Mill Road, Suite 105, Lake Forest. Learn to connect with and engage others in gathering information to further a job search. Bring resumes, handbills, business cards and a lunch. Free for first time attendees. For information, call (847) 295-5626, or visit careerresourcecenter.org.

Mundelein Jaycees: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 23, Century 21, 700 N. Lake St., Mundelein. A leadership and volunteer organization for young adults ages 18 to 40. General monthly meeting. Guests and visitors are welcome to join. Visit mundeleinjaycees.com.

May 7

Lakes Literary League: 7 p.m., Thursday, May 7, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. All writers published or not are invited. Attendees share and discuss their writing. Drop-off and pick up copies of writing at the Adult Reference Desk. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

May 13

Internet for Beginners: 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 8 and May 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.

May 14

Genealogy Networking Group: 7 p.m. Thursday, May 14, Cook Park Library, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Share genealogy tips and resources. To register, call (847) 362-2330 or visit webres.cooklib.org.

Ongoing

Deerfield Park District: The Deerfield Park District offers summer positions as lifeguards, swim instructors, camp counselors and other seasonal opportunities. For information, call (847) 945-0650 or visit www.dfpd.org.

Talk to the Trustees: 2-4 p.m. the first Saturday of each month, Cook Park Library, 413 Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville; and Evergreen Interim Library, 290 Evergreen Drive, Vernon Hills. Library trustees will answer questions and listen to patrons' comments about the library. For information, call (847) 362-2330 or visit cooklib.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, Gino's East 557 W. Main Street Lake Zurich. For information visit www.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 Chad, at (847) 902-6586 or visit www.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.