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.

June 24

E-mail Class: 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Learn how to set up and use an e-mail account. Space is limited. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Sell Yourself at Any Interview: Noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Discover proven sales techniques to land a dream job. Presented by consultant and business trainer Oscar Adler, author of "Sell Yourself in any Interview." A free lunch will be served. Registration is limited to Ela Area Public Library cardholders and Lake Zurich Area Chamber of Commerce members. To register, call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.

June 27

St. Hubert Job Ministry: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, June 27, St. Juliana's Church, 7200 N. Oketo Ave., Chicago. "Creating a Dynamic Resume," a workshop that discusses the various elements of a resume, their importance and how to best present your talents to an employer. Bob, (847) 925-6005.

June 29

Job support group: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Monday, June 29, room T131 (Technology Building), College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. A new job support group designed to rally the spirits and increase the skills of job seekers. To sign up, call (847) 543-2059.

July 1

Career Counseling: By appointment, noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 1 and Aug. 5, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. A career counselor from College of Lake County will be available for individual career counseling appointments to help with professional and job search strategies. Sessions run 30 minutes. Call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.

Introduction to Microsoft Word: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, or 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 2, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn to create, format, edit, save and print a document in Microsoft Word. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

July 8

Internet for Beginners: 1 p.m. Wednesday, and July 8, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. A lesson on basic Internet searching. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

July 9

Home-Based Businesses Networking Group: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 9 and Aug. 13, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Share ideas with other home business owners. Meetings are free but registration is required. Call (847) 438-3433 or visit eapl.org.

July 16

Friends of LVDL: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. The Friends of the Lake Villa District Library will meet. All are welcome to attend. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Aug. 5

Career Counseling: By appointment, noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. A career counselor from College of Lake County will be available for individual career counseling appointments to help with professional and job search strategies. Sessions run 30 minutes. Call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.

Aug. 13

Home-Based Businesses Networking Group: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Share ideas with other home business owners. Meetings are free but registration is required. Call (847) 438-3433 or visit eapl.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.