Lake Co. Clubs and Hobbies
News about club meetings and events. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.
July 23
Hands-on Genealogy: 1 p.m. Thursday, July 23, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Help others or get help finding relatives and long lost friends. Electronic and traditional genealogy materials will be available for use. For information or to register, call (847) 356-711 or visit lvdl.org.
Boy Scout Troop 275: 7-8:30 p.m. every Thursday, Community Church of Round Lake, 217 Goodnow Blvd., Round Lake. Troop 275 participates in monthly camp outs, service projects and adventure activities. Open to boys ages 11-17. Call (847) 715-6511 or e-mail inthecourt@sbcglobal.com.
July 25
AAUW Bake and Book Sale: 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, July 25, Deerfield Farmer's Market, Northwest corner of Deerfield Road and Robert York Avenue, Deerfield. The Deerfield Area Branch of the American Association of University Women will sell books and baked goods to support scholarships for designated female graduating seniors at Deerfield, Highland Park and Stevenson High Schools. For information, call (847) 955-1708.
Maxxsonics Car Audio Showdown: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 25-26, 1290 Ensell Road, Lake Zurich. A two-day dB Drag event (in which the goal is to have the car with the loudest sound inside the vehicle). Event will include food vendors, raffle prizes, giveaways and factory-direct sale with car and home audio products. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to a breast cancer charity. Visit maxxsonics.com/showdown.
St. Bede Knights of Columbus Fundraiser: All-day event starting with a car show at 9 a.m., Saturday, July 25, St. Bede Church, Rt. 59 and Wilson Road, Ingleside. In addition to the car show, events include casino games at 6 p.m. and the Lakes Area Swing Band at 7 p.m. Food and beer will be available. For information, call Gilbert Volling, at (847) 356-6867.
Raptors for Photographers: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 25, Stillman Nature Center, 33 W. Penny Road, South Barrington. Drop in program to allow photographers to get an unimpeded close-up of great horned, barn, and screech owls plus a peregrine falcon and broad-winged hawk. The birds will be brought out in the favorable morning light (all the birds won't be available at the same moment). Not for those who can't distinguish between a phone and a camera. $5 per person. (847) 428-6957 or stillmannc.org.
Teen Role-Playing Game: 11-4:45 p.m. Saturday, July 25, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Students grades 6 and up are welcome to come join a role-playing game unplugged. Bring dice for a one-shot tabletop game. Lunch and will be provided. For information or to register, call (847) 438-3433 or visit eapl.org.
Long Grove Lake Zurich Toastmasters: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, Ela Township Meeting Hall, 95 E. Main St., Lake Zurich. Club meets to improve members' speaking skills. Everyone is welcome. For information, call Glen, at (847) 936-1366 or Craig, at (847) 304-2345, or visit toastmasterslonggrovelakezurich.com.
July 27
Magic Class: 5:30-6:25 p.m. Monday, July 27, Lindenhurst Park District, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst. Children ages 5 and can learn a collection of magic tricks with cards, ropes, coins, mind reading and more, and take a home a magic kit. $17 for Lindenhurst residents, $21 for nonresidents. To register, call (847) 356-6011 or visit lindenhurstparks.org.
July 28
Buffalo Grove Toastmasters: Meets Noon-1 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, The Siemens 1000 building on Deerfield Road, just west of Milwaukee Ave., Buffalo Grove.
Aug. 1
Great Cardboard Boat Regatta: Check in at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, Jones Island Beach, corner of Harvey Street and Alleghany Road, Grayslake. Build a human-powered boat from corrugated cardboard to complete three heats around a 200-yard course. Prizes for different categories and classes of boat. Registration required; $25; $20 for ages 14 and under; $30 to compete in the "Instant Boats" race with boats built on-site. Information and rule packets available for pickup at the park district office. For information, contact Tracy Putkonen, at (847) 223-7529 or tputkonen@glpd.com. Visit gcbr.com.
Aug. 4
Knitter's Night Out: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4 and 18 and Sept. 1, 5 and 29, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Bring a knitting or crochet project and spend some time with other knitters. No registration; ages 18 and up. For more information call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
Aug. 6
Twisted, Stitches, Tangled Threads: 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. A group for anyone that knits, crochets, stitches or beads. Open to teens and adults free of charge; registration required. Call (847) 526-6225, or visit wauclib.org.
Aug. 20
Northwest Suburban Quilters Guild: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, Concorde Banquet Hall, 20922 N. Rand Road, Kildeer. Renowned quilt artist, Bonnie McCaffrey will speak about her inspiration in developing a quilt. Guest fee is $7. Visit www.nsqg.net.
Aug. 22
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.
Aug. 31
Hot Dog Picnic: Noon Monday, Aug. 31, Congregation Beth Am, 225 N. McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. Buffalo Grove Afternoon Group of Hadassah North Shore Chapter will present musican Jack Diamond. Admission is $10 and all funds will go to Hadassah Medical Organization. For more information and reservations, contact the Hadassah North Shore office, at (847) 205-1900, or e-mail northshore@hadassah.org.
Ongoing
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.
Ela Historical Society: 1 p.m. the third Sunday of every month, old Ela Township Hall, 95 E. Main St., Lake Zurich. All are welcome. The society also has a workshop from 9-11 a.m. the first Saturday of each month at the same address. Call (847) 438-2086.