Neighbor sports
Tryouts and clinics for community sports groups, plus sporting events and tournaments, skate competitions, public appearances by sports stars in the area, autograph signings, sports conventions, etc. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.
May 7
White Sox outing: 4:45 p.m. bus departs Thursday, May 7, from St. Theresa parking lot to Cellular Field, Chicago. The Knights of Columbus and St. Theresa in Palatine host an outing to see the Chicago White Sox take on Detroit. Lower deck box seats. All welcome, limited seating. $40 per person. Mary or Lou Kittler at (847) 991-1562.
Golf 101: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays beginning May 7 for four weeks, Golf Nation, Palatine. Taught at Golf Nation by Todd Sones Impact Golf School (847) 202 GOLF.
May 9
2009 Respect Mom Shootout: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 9, Lake Barrington Field House, Lake Barrington and Harper College, Palatine. For information, call Northwest Youth Sports Association, (847) 963-9600 or nwyouthsports@gmail.com
One Person Scramble: Register by Saturday, May 9, for event from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 23, at the Grayslake Golf Course, 2150 Drury Lane, Grayslake. All ages welcome. Each golfer plays two balls; after each shot, the golfer chooses the shot they like best and move the second ball to that spot. Cost is $10 per golfer. 9. For information, call (847) 223-7529.
May 11
Spring Sports Program: Monday, May 11, through Monday, May 15. The Village of Fox Lake is accepting applications for its Spring Sports Program. The program is offers soccer, t-ball/baseball, mini-Olympics, family Olympics, volleyball and golf. The cost is $45 per child per sport. Registration is required. For information, call (847) 587-3944 or visit www.foxlake.org.
Come Play With Us: 9 a.m. Monday, May 11, Mission Hills Country Club, 1677 W. Mission Hills Road, Northbrook. Open to Hadassah North Shore Chapter members, spouses, partners and friends. Golf shotgun starting time for nine or 18 holes will be 10 a.m. There will also be board games and swimming, tennis and the health club for nongolfers. A buffet lunch and prizes are included. The fee is $35 for games, activities and lunch; golf is $65 for nine holes or $90 for 18 holes with carts and a box lunch. Funds raised will go toward the Sarah Wetsman Davidson Patient Tower Campaign. For information and reservations, call (847) 433-6350 or e-mail northshore@hadassah.org.
Spring Sports Program: The week of Monday, May 11, through the week of Monday, June 15. The Village of Fox Lake is accepting applications for its Spring Sports Program, which program offers soccer, T-ball/baseball, Mini-Olympics, Family Olympics, volleyball and golf. The cost is $45 per child per sport. All participants receive a T-shirt and an award for each class. Registration is required. For information visit www.foxlake.org, or call (847) 587-3944.
May 12
Titans Cheerleading: Open gym sessions 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 12; official team placement Thursday, May 14, (time TBA), and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 16, Lake Zurich Gymnastics Training Center at 405 Enterprise Parkway in Lake Zurich. The CCA Titans invite all girls entering kindergarten through 12th grade to join their all-star cheerleading teams for the next season. For information, call (847) 438-1894 or e-mail chicagolandcheer@msn.com. Visit ccatitans.com.
May 16
Boating Safety Education: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 16, Fox Lake Community Center, 23 South St., Fox Lake. The Village of Fox Lake Parks and Recreation Department and the Coast Guard Auxiliary of the State of Illinois is offering Boating Safety Education Classes. The cost is $40 per person. Ages 12 and older can attend. For information, call (847) 587-3944 or visit www.foxlake.org.
June 20
Boating Safety Education Classes: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 20, Fox Lake Community Center, 23 South St., Fox Lake. The Village of Fox Lake Parks and Recreation and the Coast Guard Auxiliary of the State of Illinois is offering Boating Safety Education Classes, open to ages 12 and up. The cost is $40 per person. For information, visit www.foxlake.org, or call (847) 587-3944.
Ongoing
Volleyball open gym: 6-9 p.m. Sundays and Tuesdays through June 6, Sports Academy Northwest, 355 Hastings Drive, Buffalo Grove. For student athletes and adults interested in pickup volleyball recreation. $10. (847) 279-3934.
Table Tennis Club: 6-9 p.m. Fridays and 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Sullivan Community Center, 635 N. Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills. Drop-in table tennis for all ages and skill levels. Paddles and balls will be provided. No membership is required. The fee is $5 per evening. Call the Vernon Hills Park District at (847) 996-6800.
Women's open basketball: 7:30-8:45 p.m. Wednesday evenings, Hunt Club Park Community Center, 920 N. Hunt Club Road, Gurnee. The Gurnee Park District offers recreational basketball for women and high school girls. For details, visit gurneeparkdistrict.com.
Women's Volleyball: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Mondays, Hunt Club Park Community Center, 920 N. Hunt Club Road, Gurnee. The Gurnee Park District offers recreational volleyball for women ages 19 and older. For details or to register, visit gurneeparkdistrict.com.
Adult open basketball: 6:45-8:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Woodland Middle School, 7000 Washington St., Gurnee. The Gurnee Park District offers an adult open basketball program for ages 30 and up. The nightly fee is $5. For up-to-date schedules, visit gurneeparkdistrict.com or call (847) 623-7788.
Men's 25+ Open Gym: 7 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday year round at the Lindenhurst Park District gym, 2200 East Grass Lake Road. Men's 25 and Over Open Gym. Fee is paid at the door. Bring proper ID to confirm residency and age. For details, call (847) 356-6011 or visit lindenhurstparks.org.