Lake Co. clubs and hobbies
News about club meetings and events. Deadline is two weeks before event date.
April 2
Society for Quality: 6 p.m. Thursday, April 2, New China Buffet, 1161 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. The Northeastern Illinois Section of the American Society for Quality will study and discuss the revised ISO 9000 standard. The meetings is free; buffet cost is $5.
Lake County Camera Club: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 2, Lake County Center for Independent Living, 377 N. Seymour Ave., Mundelein. The meeting will feature "Introduction to Photoshop and Photoshop Elements." The public is welcome for a $5 entrance fee. RSVP to (847) 826-4887. Visit lakecountycameraclub.org.
April 3
Medieval Mazes: 5:30-7 p.m. Friday, April 3, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Play the game Labyrinth, enjoy other medieval experiences and eat pizza. Registration required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
April 4
Bead Making: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 4, Suevel Studios, Inc., 1021 S. Arlington Heights Road. Ages 14 and up can learn to make small filler beads and larger center beads using a torch and glass rods. $180 fee includes supplies. For details, call the Arlington Heights Park District, (847) 506-7142.
Lake County Area Computer Enthusiasts: 12:30-3 p.m. Saturday, April 4, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Celebrate the 26th anniversary of the club with refreshments, "Ask the Gurus", "Show and Tell" and "Magic Jack telephone service" as well as door prizes. For details, visit lcace.org.
April 6
Show and Tell With Microsoft Photostory 3: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, April 6, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn to create a photo DVD or CD of digital photos with motion, music, voice narration and more with MS Photo Story 3 for Windows XP. Registration required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
At the Movies: 7 p.m. Monday, April 6, at a member's home. The film discussion group of the Waukegan Area Branch of the American Association of University Women will meet to talk about the film "Atonement." For information, call (847) 336-6502 or visit aauwwaukegan.blogspot.com.
April 8
Lake County Women's Club: 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, State Bank of the Lakes, 50 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. A social club welcoming all area women. Activities include book club, investment club, movies, golf, cards, gourmet group, quilting and crafts, gardening, theater, lunches, hiking, couples events, trips, and more. For a free newsletter and membership information, call Leppy, at (847) 680-7789.
April 13
Chess Club: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, April 13, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. All ages are welcome to enjoy a game of chess. Prior knowledge of chess is required. Registration required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
April 15
ShutterBugs Photo Club: 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays, April 15; May 20 Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. The ShutterBugs of Volo Bog's meetings include how-to workshops, guest speakers and member competitions. Nonmembers are invited to attend but membership is required to compete. No reservations needed. For information, call (815) 344-1294.
April 18
Shoreline Dance Club: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18, Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. Couples can review basic Fox Trot steps and learn new ones. Lessons are followed by an evening of social dancing. Admission per couple is $20 for members and $25 for guests. Adults of all ages and dancing abilities welcome. Call Jan, at (847) 816-7602, or Diane, at (847) 566-2177 or visit ballroomchicago.com/shoreline.htm.
April 20
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 28
Sodoku Solving Strategies: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn tips and tricks for solving Sudoku puzzles. Registration required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.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.
May 20
ShutterBugs Photo Club: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, May 20 Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. The ShutterBugs of Volo Bog's meetings include how-to workshops, guest speakers and member competitions. Nonmembers are invited to attend but membership is required to compete. No reservations needed. For information, call (815) 344-1294.
Ongoing
Saint Mary of Vernon Fish Fry: 5:30-8 p.m. Fridays through April 3, Vernon Hills Golf Course, 291 Evergreen Drive, Vernon Hills. The Saint Mary of Vernon Men's Club will host an all-you-can-eat fish fry, with baked and fried tilapia, macaroni and cheese, mostaccioli, coleslaw, fresh cut chips and French fries and desserts. $32 for a family; $10 for adults; $9 for seniors 65 and older; $6 for children 4 to 12. Call (847) 816-0896.
Knit or crochet for babies: The Waukegan Area Branch of American Association of University Women is looking for people to knit or crochet baby hats for babies born at Vista Medical Center East. Call (847) 244-7926.
Northern Lake County Quilters' Guild: 6:30 p.m. visitation and refreshments, 7 p.m. meeting, first Wednesday of each month, Antioch Township Center, 1625 Deep Lake Road, Lake Villa. Guest fee is $5. For more information, visit www.nlcqg.org or call Carol VanTreeck at (847) 395-3555.
Island Lake Seniors: 12:30 p.m., the second Tuesday of each month, village hall, 3720 Greenleaf, Island Lake. Monthly meeting.
Senior Men's Club: 8:45 a.m. every Tuesday at Patty Turner Senior Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield. For details, call (847) 940-4010.
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
Anime Club: 4-6 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Teens in sixth through 12th grade can enjoy a new Anime movie or series and Japanese snacks. The next series to be featured will be "Trigun." Registration is required. For information, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Jewish Couples Club: Club holds a social event on the first Saturday of each month. 7 p.m., call for location. Jewish Couples Club in the Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights area for new couples in their 50s and 60s wishing to develop new friendships. For details, call (847) 541-4485.
Libertyville Junior Woman's Club: 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month (except for July and August), Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St., Libertyville. Open to all women interested in getting involved in the community for volunteer and social activities. For more information, call Suzanne, at (847) 680-4764 or visit www.libertyvillejuniors.org.
Wauconda Snowmobile Club: 8 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month October through March at Wauconda Bowl, 381 W. Liberty St., Wauconda. Newcomers are welcome. The club plans trips, teaches snowmobile safety and is active with dealers and legislators. For information, call (847) 526-3392.
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.