Lake Co. clubs notes

News about club meetings and events for people who share hobbies. Deadline is two weeks before event date.

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.

Mission Hills Group Hadassah: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, Mission Hills Country Club, 1677 Mission Hills Road, Northbrook. Luncheon, holiday boutique, silent auction, entertainment, bake sale to celebrate Hannukah. $36. (847) 205-1900 or northshore@Hadassah.org.

Singles Party: 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, Lindy's Landing Restaurant and Marina, 115 Park St., Wauconda. Singles, ages 30-45, can meet and mingle at "The Suburbs' Biggest Singles Party." The $35-per-person admission fee includes two drinks, appetizer and raffle prizes. Pay cash at the door, or visit chanceromance4me.com. (847) 526-9789 or www.lindyslanding.net.

Nov. 20

Glenview Square Dance Club: 7:30 p.m. rounds; 8 p.m. square dancing, Friday, Nov. 20, Glen Grove School, 3900 Glenview Road, Glenview. Square dancing is at the Plus level. $6 per person. (847) 945-0370.

Student Recital: 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, David Adler Music & Arts Center, 1700 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Students who are currently enrolled in music lessons will perform short pieces. Free and open to the public. For details, call (847) 367-0707.

Nov. 21

Gold and Coin Appraisal: 8:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Nov. 21, AmericaUnited Bank and Trust, 36044 N. Brookside Drive Gurnee. Appraisers will evaluate and but all gold, silver and platinum jewelry and coins. No appointments are necessary. Refreshments will be served. For information, call Karen Starcevic, at (847) 662-2265, or Barron Jewelers, at (847) 752-7030.

Lake County Model Railroad Club's Fall Open House: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, and Sunday, Nov. 22, Lake County Model Railroad club, 107 S. Main St., two blocks north of Route 176, Wauconda. Get a taste of model railroading as a hobby and view the club's permanent operating model railroad - occupying more than 1,500 square feet. Admission is free. Visitors are asked to bring a nonperishable food item that will be donated to a local food pantry. (847) 736-1489 or www.lcmrr.org.

Deck The Halls Tree-Lighting: 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, Long Grove Apple Hause Square, Robert Parker Coffin and Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. Highlights include strolling carolers, the Red Rose Children's' Choir from 3:30 to 4 p.m. and Santa Claus visits with guests from 3 to 5 p.m. Visit longgroveonline.com. .

Nov. 22

Morton Grove Group Hadassah: 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, Golden Chef, 600 S. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling. Luncheon event with comedian, journalist, radio personality, and Pulitzer Prize nominee Ray Hanania. $18 benefits Youth Aliyah/Children at Risk. Reservations to (847) 205-1900 or northshore@Hadassah.org.

Woods & Wetlands: 4:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 22, 389 Center St., Grayslake (above the dental office). The Sierra Club's local group will sponsor a discussion based on the book "Cul-De Sac Syndrome." Author John Wasik will discuss how the research for his book led him to believe that suburban life is unsustainable. Free beverages will be served.

Dec. 21

Genealogy Interest Group: 3-5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Grace DuMelle will discuss uncovering your past in land records. No registration required. Newcomers are always welcome. Call Carol Bartlett, at (847) 438-3433, ext. 215.

Ongoing

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.

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.

Crocheters of the Lakes: 6:30 p.m. third Wednesday of each month, Prairie Arts and Fibers, 960 Harris Road, Grayslake. The Crocheters of the Lakes chapter of the Crochet Guild of America invites crocheters of all levels, female and male. For information, e-mail CrochetersOfLakes@aol.com or call (847) 367-4216.