Lake County club briefs

News about club meetings and events for people who share hobbies. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.

Oct. 10

Quhat's in a Nayme?: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Discuss historical and cultural name patterns as well as how "mistakes" can be made in records or databases and hot to overcome the name variation "brick wall." To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Trojan Women: 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, Westin O'Hare Hotel Grand Ballroom, 6100 N. River Road, Rosemont. The Hellenic American Academy is selling a number of tickets for the upcoming performance of Euripides' "Trojan Women" by a theatrical group from Greece. A portion of the proceeds from these tickets will be donated to the academy. Tickets are $30, $20 for students, and can be purchased at 1085 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield, or by calling Takis Theotokatos, at (847) 317-1063.

Ansel Brainerd Cook Chapter NSDR: 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, Libertyville Township Office, 359 Merrill Court. "Revolutionary War Historical Fiction," presented by Christine Blevins. Mary, (847) 918-8728.

Snowmobile Safety: Register by Saturday, Oct. 10, for program 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, Grayslake Park District Rec Center, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. Free instructional program taught by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to promote safe snowmobiling. Parents and adults are welcome to attend. Participants must be 12 years or older to receive an IDNR certificate but ages 10-11 can take the class and receive their certificate when they turn 12. Bring a sack lunch, drink and a snack. Each child must bring their social security number to the class. Call (847) 223-7529.

Oct. 13

Researching a Family Scandal: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, Fremont Public Library, 1170 Midlothian Road, Mundelein. The Lake County Genealogical Society will present "Skeletons in Our Closets: Researching a Family Scandal" with genealogist Robin B. Seidenberg. For information, call Jeanine Fout, at (847) 918-3208.

International Association of Administrative Professionals: 6 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 13, CDW, Vernon Hills, 200 N. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills. The International Association of Administrative Professionals Lake County Chapter will meet. For information, call Cristi, at ccadek@aol.com or visit www.iaap-lakecounty.org.

Snowseekers Ski Club: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, First Presbyterian Church, 219 W. Maple Ave., Libertyville. Prospective members are invited to meet the club, beginning with a bratwurst night social, followed by the club's regular meeting at 7 p.m. The club offers skiing and snowboarding trips to Midwest and western ski areas, as well as social activities throughout the year, and meets the second Tuesday of each month from September through April. For information, visit snowseekers.org or call (847) 289-1811.

Long Grove Lake Zurich Toastmaster Club: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, Ela Town Hall, Ela Historic Society, 95 E. Main St., Lake Zurich. Improve your speaking skills. All welcome. Glen, (847) 936-136 or Craig, (847) 304-2345.

Oct. 15

Friends of LVDL: 5:30 p.m. Thursday Oct. 15 and Nov. 19, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. The Friends of the Lake Villa District Library will meet in the Conference Room. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Using Maps in Family History Research: 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Learn how many different maps can be used to help the researcher understand the movement and history of one's ancestors. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Nov. 19

Friends of LVDL: 5:30 p.m. Thursday Nov. 19, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. The Friends of the Lake Villa District Library will meet in the Conference Room. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Ongoing

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, visittoastmasterslonggrovelakezurich.com.

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. 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.

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.

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.

DAR essay contest: The Twenty-first Star Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution announce its annual American History Essay Contest. All students, fifth-eighth grade are eligible. The 2009-2010 topic is "The Completion of the First Transcontinental Railroad." Deadline submission is Tuesday, Dec. 1. For guidelines and information, call Nancy Meyer at (847) 824-1150.