Lake Co. networking

Events that help those in the business world network with each other, such as political meetings, chamber events, business outings and job fairs. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.

Dec. 9

Internet for Beginners: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9 and Jan. 13, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. A lesson on basic Internet searching. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Basic computers in Spanish: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Basic computer skills will be taught in Spanish. Free; registration is required. For information, call (847) 244-5150. Register at wnpl.info.

BG Chamber Business After Hours: 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, Alden Long Grove Rehabilitation & Health CARE Center, 2308 Old Hicks Road, Long Grove. Network with members of the Buffalo Grove business community. Refreshments served. (847) 5341-7799 or buffalogroechamber.org.

BG Chamber Home-based Business Professionals: 11 a.m.-noon, Wednesday, Dec. 9, chamber office, 50 1/2 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. Network and discuss issues with other home-based business professionals. (847) 5341-7799 or buffalogrovechamber.org.

BG Chamber Lunch & Learn: Noon, Wednesday, Dec. 9, chamber office, 50 1/2 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. Bring tax and accounting questions for the " Ask a CPA" program. Free to members; $10 nonmembers. (847) 5341-7799 or buffalogrovechamber.org.

Tutor.Com: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn how the library's Tutor.com web-based service can help find a job, prepare for an interview, and revise resumes. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Dec. 10

Round Lake Area Park District Board Meeting: 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, Round Lake Area Park District, 814 Hart Road, Round Lake. Call (847) 546-8558 or visit roundlakeareaparkdistrict.org.

Advantage Networking Group: 7:30-8:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, Rise 'N Dine Cafe, 102 S. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling. Hosted by the Wheeling/Prospect Heights Chamber of Commerce. No cost to attend-free coffee. Breakfast optional individual checks off the menu. (847) 541-0170 or info@whphchamber.com.

Business & Professional Group of Hadassah: 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, North Shore office, 300 Dundee Road, #313, Northbrook. Hannukah Celebration. $18. RSVP to (847) 205-1900 or northshore@Hadassah.org.

Grant Township senior activities: 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, Grant Township, 26725 W. Molidor Road, Ingleside. The next Grant Township Senior Activities Volunteers committee meeting; bring ideas for events in 2010. Call (847) 740-2233.

District 127 meeting: 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, Room A135, Grayslake North High School, 1925 N. Route 83, Grayslake. A District 127 Public Hearing is scheduled, followed by a regular board of education meeting.

Road Map For College Planning: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, Grayslake Park District Rec Center, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. Learn to navigate the college process to find the right college and to save money. Topics covered include the impact of ACT/SAT exams, financial aid terminology, components of a financial aid package letter, impact of student loans and making an informed decision and avoiding emotional decisions. For adults 18 and over. $8 for Grayslake residents, $10 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7529.

Dec. 16

E-mail Class: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16 or Jan. 20, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Learn how to set up and use an e-mail account. Space is limited. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Dec. 18

Career Coach: 1-3:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, Evergreen Interim Library, 290 Evergreen Drive, Vernon Hills. Dr. Iris Seeley of the College of Lake County will offer free individual career coaching sessions to help edit resumes, practice interview questions, write cover letters, or discuss career possibilities. Appointments required. Call (847) 362-2330, or visit webres.cooklib.org.

Jan. 13

Internet for Beginners: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. A lesson on basic Internet searching. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Jan. 20

E-mail Class: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Learn how to set up and use an e-mail account. Space is limited. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Feb. 25

Round Lake Area Park District Board Meeting: 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, Round Lake Area Park District, 814 Hart Road, Round Lake. Call (847) 546-8558 or visit roundlakeareaparkdistrict.org.

Ongoing

BNI: 7-8:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Walker Brothers, 767 S Rand Road, Lake Zurich. Networking group of noncompeting professionals that helps members grow their businesses through referrals. Call John Nelson, at (847) 228-5883.

Job Networking Group: 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Group meets to help the unemployed stay motivated and on track during the search for a new job. No registration or payment is required. For information, call (847) 526-6225 or visit wauclib.org.

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

LeTip: 7:01 a.m. Wednesdays, Walker Bros. 767 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. Organization dedicated to helping business owners and sales people grow their business by expanding their network of contacts. If interested, contact Mike Parenti, at (847) 682-0351.

Secret to Success Toastmasters: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of the month, Kleinschmidt Inc., at 450 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield. For more information, visit s2s.freetoasthost.org or e-mail tm9048sts@hotmail.com.

Advantage Networking Group: 7:30-8:30 a.m. the second Thursday of every month, Wheeling/Prospect Heights Chamber of Commerce office, 395 E. Dundee Road, Suite 450, Wheeling. Free networking meeting. Includes continental breakfast.

Lake Zurich Rotary Club: 12:15 p.m. Fridays, Gino's East 557 W. Main Street Lake Zurich. For information visit www.lakezurichrotary.org.

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, visit toastmasterslonggrovelakezurich.com.

GLMVConnect/Network Group: 7:30 a.m. the first and third Tuesdays of the month, Elly's Pancake House, 435 E. Townline Road, Mundelein. Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein, Vernon Hills Chamber of Commerce networking. To RSVP or for more information, call the chamber, at (847) 680-0750, or visit glmvchamber.org.

GLMV Weekly Business Interchange: 7:30 a.m. Thursdays, Liberty Restaurant, 419 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein, Vernon Hills Chamber of Commerce networking. To RSVP or for more information, call the chamber, at (847) 680-0750, or visit glmvchamber.org.

GLMV Networking 3x2: 7:30 a.m. the first and third Fridays of the month, TDS, 200 Fairway Drive, #176 Vernon Hills. Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein, Vernon Hills Chamber of Commerce networking. To RSVP or for more information, call the chamber, at (847) 680-0750, or visit glmvchamber.org.

Grayslake Business Breakfast Group: 7:15 a.m. every Tuesday at Whitney Street Restaurant, 30 N Whitney St., Grayslake. An opportunity to network. For more information, call Kristin Cashmore, at (847) 975-3120, or e-mail kristin@bellaviestudio.com.