Lake Co. adult social calendar
Events for adults that are largely social, such as singles events, reunions, game nights, wine tastings and adult open gym nights. Deadline is two weeks before event date.
Nov. 3
Drop-in Scrabble: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Adults interested in playing a casual game of Scrabble are welcome to drop in. Boards and dictionaries provided.
Uncovering the Hidden Job Market: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Learn to use Reference USA, a database for targeting potential employers. Eric Ebers, an associate for Reference USA, show how this resource gives you an insider's look at any business. To register,(847) 382-1300 or barringtonarealibrary.org.
Nov. 4
Meditation with Om Johari: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn relaxation techniques and breathing tips. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
The Story of Artemisia: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Singer-songwriter Linda M. Smith presents a multimedia music performance inspired by the life of Artemisia Gentileschi, a revolutionary 17 Century Italian painter. Call (847) 918-3206 or visit fremontlibrary.org.
Nov. 5
Le Titi De Paris: 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Michael Maddox, owner and chef of Le Titi De Paris, will present an evening of petits fours, candies and entertainment. A $5 tasting fee is due at time of registration. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Decorative Candle Embellishments: 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 5, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Turn ordinary candles into creations for the home and share ideas for welcoming Thanksgiving tables. $5 fee to be paid in advance at the Adult Services Reference Desk. In-person registration required. For details, call (847) 526-6225 or visit wauclib.org.
Wii game night: 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Rock out on Guitar Hero. No experience required. For adults, registration required. (847) 382-1300 or barringtonarealibrary.org.
Nov. 6
Footlights Entertainment Extravaganza: 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6 and 7, Fr. Hanley Hall, St. Peter School, 900 St. Peter St., Antioch. $10 for advanced tickets or $12 at the door, and $5 for seniors 65 and over. The theme for the fundraiser is "Pirates of St. Peter's," with music by 215 West. Includes a lip sync room, a guitar bar, a full casino, and on-site restaurant. Must be 21 or older. For details, call (847) 395-0037.
Nov. 7
SEDOL Foundation Wine Experience: 6:30-10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, The Ivanhoe Club, 28846 N. Thorngate Drive, Ivanhoe. Attendees will join in a sampling of wines from all over the world, as well as gourmet hors d'oeuvres, a chocolate bar and live music. Tickets are $85 per person; al proceeds will go to provide Lake County special needs children with custom educational programs, vocational resources and social opportunities. For an additional $40 per person, guests may reserve space in The SEDOL Foundation Wine Cellar, a private tasting featuring a special gift, and tastings of rare wines. For details, visit sedolfoundation.org or call (847) 548-7032.
Grant High School Gala: 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, Maravela's Banquets and Catering, 4 Washington St., Fox Lake. The Grant Community High School Partnership for Academic Excellence will host their annual Gala Dinner/Dance, with live and silent auctions. Proceeds will assist financially needy students, enhance classroom technology and provide scholarships. For information, invitations, or to donate auction items, call Linda White, at (847) 546-8963, or Colette Kovarik, at (847) 740-1744.
Nov. 10
Knitter's Night Out: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 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.
WWII Combat Photographer: 1:30-3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. World War II veteran and combat photographer Bill Lueders will show rarely seen footage of newsreels produced internally for the military. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Nov. 11
Stars of the Silver Screen: 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Dramatist Roberta Randall will portray Betty Davis, Judy Garland and Elizabeth Taylor along with scenes from their most memorable films. Registration required; call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Civil War Veterans & Family History: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. A unique family history discussion is led by Craig Pfannkuche, who is a grandson and great-grandson of both a Union and a Confederate veteran. Bring a lunch, beverage and dessert will be provided. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
Nov. 12
Twisted Stitches, tangled threads: 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Knit, crochet, stitch or bead while enjoying conversation and refreshments. For teens and adults. Free, but registration required. For details, call (847) 526-6225 or visit wauclib.org.
Nov. 15
Games for Grownups: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Play strategy games, party games, chess, and more. Open to adults and high school students of all skill levels. Registration required; call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Nov. 16
Couples workshop: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16 and 30, Warren Township Youth and Family Services, 17801 W. Washington St., Gurnee. "Change Your Communication, Transform Your Relationship" allows individuals and couples to learn new approaches to communicating and to construct positive relationships and re-establish intimacy. Free to Warren Township residents. To register, visit warrentownship.net or call (847) 244-1101, ext. 401.
Genealogy Interest Group: 3-5 p.m. Mondays, Nov. 16 and 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.
Nov. 18
Russia's Greatest Cities: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Bill Helmuth presents Moscow and St. Petersburg. Registration required; call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
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.
Nov. 21
SRACLC Holiday Tree Festival: 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, White Deer Run Golf Club, 250 W. Gregg's Parkway, Vernon Hills. The Special Recreation Association of Central Lake County's Holiday Tree Festival. The cocktail-attire evening includes holiday trees decorated by professionals for live auction; a silent auction; hors d'oeuvres; open bar; and a dinner buffet. Proceeds go to providing therapeutic recreational programming and opportunities for children and adults with special needs. Tickets are $75 per person. For information, call Carolyn Chambers, (847) 816-4866.
Nov. 24
Knitter's Night Out: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 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.
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
DivorceCare: 4:45-7 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 6, Crossroads Church, 1350 Route 137, Grayslake. A seminar series featuring some of the nation's foremost Christian experts on divorce and separation topics. Participants may begin at any time during the series. Participants receive a workbook that outlines each week's topic; a donation of $15 is requested for each workbook but scholarships are available. For information, call Jackie or Al Larson, at (847) 362-1102, or Crossroads Church, at (847) 362-7120. Visit divorcecare.org or crcsbc.org.
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.
Adventures of Fun Friends Social Club: Club hosts theme parties, walks, hikes, dining out, board games, cooking classes, volunteer projects, and more. For information, visit meetup.com/AdventuresofFunFriends.
St. Paul's "Twenty-somethings" group: St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 824 North Lewis Ave., Waukegan. Meetings at local hot spots once a month to socialize and discuss questions of faith in a peer setting. For information, call (847) 662-2535.
Surviving the Loss of a Spouse: Drop-in group meets from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays; Jewish Child and Family Services, 1156 Shure Drive, Arlington Heights. Topics include coping with grief, making decisions, managing relationships and staying healthy. $7 per session. Rosalie Greenberger, LCSW, (847) 392-8820. www.jcfs.org.
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.
Jewish Social Singles: Group meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Sundays of each month. Brunswick Zone, Behind Deerbrook Mall, 10 S. Waukegan Road, Deerfield. Group is open to all Chicago-area singles, ages 21-plus. Social bowling league prices are $20 for members; $25 for non-league members. (847) 757-1299 or (847) 331-1066.
Reunions:
• Fremd High School Class of 1069: Reunion planned for Nov 7. Visit fhs.d211.org/alumni for details.
• New Trier High School Class of 1979: Reunion planned for Nov. 27, at Pinstripes. (888) 409-TEAM.
• Deerfield High School Class of 1989: Looking for alumni for its 20-year reunion. Call (888) 409-TEAM.