Lake Co. club briefs
News about club meetings and events for people who share hobbies. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.
Sept. 24
Civil War Museum program: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, Lakes Region Historical Society, 977 Main St., Antioch. The Lakes Region Historical Society will host a program on the Kenosha Midwest Civil War Museum at 7 p.m. following a short business meeting. All are welcome to attend; admission is free and refreshments will be served. For information, call (847) 838-9510.
Sept. 27
Rotary Club 30th Anniversary: 1-2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, corner of Main Street and Old Rand Road, Lake Zurich. The ribbon cutting ceremony and clock dedication at the new community park to celebrate the Rotary Club of Lake Zurich's 30th Anniversary.
Wine Cheese and Conversation: 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, Lake Barrington Shores Recreation Center, 64 Old Barn Road. League of Women Voters of the Barrington Area and the Conversation Club of Lake Barrington Shores host "Wine Cheese and Conversation." Congressional representatives, state senators and representatives have been invited to present legislative updates and respond to questions about issues of concern to you. RSVP to Edith Maynard, (847) 304-6746.
Santa Maria del Popolo Anniversary: 11:40 a.m. Sunday Sept. 27, Santa Maria del Popolo Parish, 116 N. Lake St., Mundelein. The Project Moses Ten Commandment Monument, a gift from the Ladies Auxiliary/Knights of Columbus and the parishioners, will be dedicated to the parish. For information, call (847) 949-8300 or visit smdpparish.org.
Sept. 29
Knitter's Night Out: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 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 needed; ages 18 and older. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
Oct. 1
Eli Skinner Chapter NSDAR: 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. Sarah Scaravalle, bank manager and assistant vice president, Harris Bank Arlington Heights, presents, "Women and Identity Theft in Today's World." Refreshments served. Darlene, (847) 359-0839 or Amy, (847) 726-1778. DAR.org.
Oct. 6
Hawthorn Woods Women's Club: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, Village Barn, 2 Lagoon Road, Hawthorn Woods. Annual Love Fund Auction to benefit Love Fund charities, Lake Country shelters for women and children in crisis. hwwc.info. To donate auction items, call Marla, (847) 550-0755 or (847) 334-0755.
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.