Lake County club notes

To submit a listing, send e-mail to clubs@dailyherald.com, or fax to Club News at (847) 427-1301. Listings must be received no later than two weeks prior to the event.

Lake County Astronomical Society: The Lake County Astronomical Society will hold its regular monthly meeting 7:30 p.m. today at the Volo Bog State Natural Area visitor center in Ingleside. The meeting begins with the club business followed by the public and member astronomy program at 8:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.lcas-astronomy.org.

Fox Lake-Grant Township Area Historical Society: The Fox Lake-Grant Township Area Historical Society will meet 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Historical Society Museum, 411 Washington St., Ingleside. The Fox Lake Fire Department will be the special guest, as the historical society is studying the history of the fire department, founded in 1908. Everyone is welcome to attend; coffee and cake will be served. For more information, call (847) 587-0544.

LakeShore Ski and Sports Club: LakeShore Ski and Sports Club will hold the following trips:

• Saturday: Chestnut Mountain, Glaena. Day trip includes bus transportation, lifts, NASTAR racing, ski instruction and dinner. $105 members; $121 non-members. Call Jim at (773) 929-3271.

• Feb. 1-3: Granite Peak, Wausau, Wis. Includes two night lodging, breakfasts, bus transportation, lift tickets, NASTAR racing, snacks, pizza, ski instruction. $254, participation requires club membership. Dues $45 per year. Call Pat (708) 531-1920.

• Feb. 16: Cascade Mountain. Day trip includes bus transportation, lifts, NASTAR racing, snacks, pizza, ski instruction. $91 members; $105 non-members. Call Peter (773) 478-4866.

Beth Judea Sisterhood movie night: Beth Judea Sisterhood will present the movie "Night at the Museum" 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Congregation Beth Judea, Route 83 and Hilltop Road, Long Grove. The cost is $3 per person with a $10 family maximum. Bring pillows, blankets and friends. Candy, soda and snacks will be available for purchase. For more information, call (847) 459-0535.

Zion Genealogical Society: The Zion Genealogical Society will meet 7 p.m. Monday at the Beach Park Village Hall, 11270 W. Wadsworth Road, Beach Park. Nancy Salmela, president of the society, will speak on "Using Genealogical Records to Prepare a Family Health History." All are welcome to attend at no charge. For more information, call Joanne at (847) 360-0360.

Green Thumbs of Barrington Garden Club: The Green Thumbs of Barrington Garden Club will meet 12:30 p.m. Monday at Pasquesi Home and Gardens, 990 W. Northwest Highway, to hear about "What's New for Spring." The program will be followed by a business meeting and refreshments. To register, call Vicki at (847) 526-5998.

AAUW Evening Book Group: The American Association of University Women Evening Book Discussion Group will meet 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, at the home of a member, to discuss "Sugar Street" by Nagiub Mahfour. For more information, call (847) 381-4791.

• Networking luncheon: Jan. 26; Deerfield Hyatt. $35. For ticket information, call Mary Lou at (847) 382-5989.

Nehara Group of Hadassah North Shore Chapter: The Nehara Group of Hadassah North Shore Chapter will present "New Year, New Your Wellness" seminar 7 p.m. Wednesday in Vernon Hills. For reservations, call the North Shore office at (847) 433-6350.

Aviva/Lilah Daytime Hadassah Group: The Aviva/Lilah Daytime Hadassah Group of North Shore Chapter will hold a book review of "The Journey from the Land of No," at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Highland Park. For more information and reservations, call (847) 433-6350.

Czech Slovak American Genealogy Society: Czech Slovak American Genealogy Society will meet 1:30 p.m. Jan. 26 at the First Presbyterian Church of LaGrange, 150 S. Ashland Ave., LaGrange. Craig L Pfannkuche will present "Analyzing 19th Century Photographs for Family History Data." Additional 2008 meetings will be held March 29, May 17, Aug. 16 and Oct. 18. For meeting and speaker information call Marge at (847) 392-9036 or e-mail mdstueck@aol.com.

American Association of University Women: Columnist Mary Schmich will be the featured speaker at the 25th annual networking luncheon of the American Association of University Women being held 11:30 a.m. Jan. 26 at the Deerfield Hyatt, 1750 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield. Cost is $35. For more information, call (847) 381-3315.

Jewish Genealogical Society: Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois presents "How to Plan the Perfect Family Reunion" by Sally Mann at 2 p.m. Jan. 27 at Temple Beth Israel, 3601 W. Dempster St., Skokie. Meeting facilities will open at 12:30 p.m. For more information, call (312) 666-0100 or visit www.jewishgen.org/jgsi.

Grayslake Greenery Garden Club: The Grayslake Greenery Garden Club will hold it monthly meeting 7 p.m. Jan. 28 at State Bank of the Lakes on Center Street in Grayslake. "Decoupage Flower Pot" is the topic. Bring unused or used seed packets. Reservations required, guests welcome. For more information, call Deb at (847) 548-9297 or visit www.grayslakegreenerygardenclub.org.

Barrington Woman's Club: The Barrington Woman's Club invites the public to a dramatic book review at 12:30 p.m. Jan. 31 in the meeting room at Northern Trust Bank in the Foundry, Northwest Highway and Hart Road, Barrington. "Loving Frank" by Nancy Horan will be reviewed by Denise Philpot. For more information, call (847) 381-8954.

February

Four Seasons Garden Club: Pam Duthrie will present "The Continuous Color in the Garden," when the Four Seasons Garden Club meets 9:30 a.m. Feb. 5 at Northern Trust Bank, Foundry shopping center on the corner of Northwest Highway and Hart Road in Barrington. For more information, call Lenore at (847) 381-2883.

Grayslake Historical Society: The Grayslake Historical Society will hold its annual free quilt exhibit during Grayslake's Winterfest from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Grayslake Municipal Historical Museum, 164 Hawley St., Grayslake. For more information, call Charlotte at (847) 223-5509.

Long Grove-Kildeer Garden Club: The Long Grove-Kildeer Garden club will meet Feb. 11 at the Reed-Turner Nature Center, 3851 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove, for a member demonstration and workshop on the art of beaded flowers. The March 10 meeting will be a tour of the Ball Seed production plant, with lunch following. Reservation required. Call Ivy at (847) 800-5000.

Beth Judea Men's Club: The Men's Club of Congregation Beth Judea will hold a trip to the United Center Feb. 12 to watch the Chicago Bulls take on the New Orleans Hornets. Game time is 7:30 p.m. Cost is $30 per ticket. For more information, call Fred at (847) 634-0777.

Grand Dominion Hadassah: The Grand Dominion Hadassah group will meet 1:30 p.m. Feb. 12 in a Mundelein home. "Making a difference in our world, our communities and ourselves -- every member counts," will be the topic of discussion. For more information or reservations, call (847) 433-6350.

ADHA Roundtable: A free monthly meeting for parents of children with ADHA or issues of impulsivity and inattentiveness will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 12 at Warren Township Youth Services, 17801 W. Washington St., Gurnee. Presentations are followed by open discussion. For more information or to register, call (847) 244-1101, ext. 401.

Catholic Women's Club of Lake County: The Catholic Women's Club of Lake County will hold a Valentine luncheon for men and women at 11 a.m. Feb. 14 at St. Dismas Church, 2600 Sunset Ave., Waukegan. $15. Reservations are required before Feb. 11. Call Islo at (847) 662-0160.

Northwest Women's Connection: The Northwest Women's Connection will hold a "Less Stress Please" luncheon from noon to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 14 at Concorde Banquets, 20922 N. Rand Road, Kildeer. $17. For reservations, call Jill at (847) 358-5830 or Karen (847) 818-9016 before Feb. 8.

Inverness Women's Club: The February meeting of the Inverness Women's Club will be held 9:30 a.m. Feb. 14 at Vittorio De Roma Italian Bistro, 154 W. Northwest Highway, Palatine. A general meeting will be followed by a program by Vittorio's executive chef and lunch. Cost is $35. For lunch reservations, call Karen at (847) 397-8955 .

Lincolnshire Garden Club: The Lincolnshire Garden Club will meet Feb. 21, at the Vernon Hills Public Library, 300 Peterson Road, Vernon Hills. A continental breakfast begins at 9:30 a.m. followed by the business meeting at 10 a.m. The program, by Carolyn Urlich, editor of Chicagoland Gardening Magazine, begins at 10:30 a.m.

Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Judea: The Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Judea will host Sue Lewis, the education vice president of the Central Great Lakes Region of Women's Leagues, at 7:45 p.m. Feb. 21 in the synagogue's social hall, Route 83 and Hilltop Road, Long Grove. Lewis will discuss "Bubbemeises: Jewish Customs and Superstitions." For more information, call (847) 634-0777.

Sisterhood of Temple Chai: Sisterhood of Temple Chai will hold its forth annual Party-Planning Fair from 3 to 7 p.m. Feb. 24 at Temple Chai, 1670 Checker Road, Long Grove. Meet more than 70 vendors including photographers, videographers, and DJs, to get ideas for invitations, centerpieces, entertainment and more. For more information, e-mail simchashowcase@aol.com or call (847) 913-6869.

Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois: The Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois will present "Family Tree Maker 2008-The Latest Version" by Franlklin Mills at 2 p.m. Feb. 24 at Temple Beth Israel, 3601 W. Dempster St., Skokie. The facility opens at 12:30 p.m. for library use. For more information, call (312) 666-0100.

Miscellaneous

Red Hat Society: A new chapter of the Red Hat Society is forming in Buffalo Grove. For more information, call Myra at (847) 478-1940.

Inverness Women's Club scholarships: The Women's Club of Inverness, as part of its annual charitable giving, sponsors several $1,000 scholarships to be awarded to graduating high school seniors, college students and returning students residing in District 211 and 221. Scholarship grants are based on financial need and strong academic achievement. Applications are available in the guidance offices of local high schools. Deadline for submission is March 14. For more information, call (847) 358-8438.

Sundowners Golf League: The Sundowners Golf League is accepting new members. The club is for singles, solo golfers or couples and meets at the Lake Barrington Shores Golf Club, 40 Shoreline Road in Lake Barrington.

Sundowners will meet every other Friday starting April 18, with 3 p.m. tee times until 5 p.m. After nine holes of golf, members gather dinner and socialization. A regular golfing membership is $40 and a social membership is $20. For more information, call Russ and Joan Bergner at (847) 382-5327 or Diane Geiser at (847) 304-8922.