From the clubs

To submit a listing, 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.

Midwest Bassbusters: Midwest Bassbusters, a bass fishing club, is looking for new members, at any experience level. No boat is necessary. The group fishes one weekend a month from April through October, and monthly meeting are held at Where Else Lounge, Higgins and Lively roads in Elk Grove Village. For information, contact Len at (847) 870-7070 or e-mail ltd_financial@wideopenwest.com.

Mixed golf league: The Monday twilight mixed "fun golf" league is seeking new golfers. The league plays at Old Orchard Country Club May 1 through Aug. 28, with tee times beginning at 4:15 p.m. Weekly play is not mandatory, and discounted greens frees are available for non-residents of Prospect Heights Park District. Weekly contests are held with an annual tournament in September at another course with cash prizes awarded based on handicapped foursome performance. For information, call Len at (847) 870-7070 or e-mail ltd_financial@wideopenwest.com.

Northwest Suburban Astronomers: The Northwest Suburban Astronomers will host Fermilab physicist Don Lincoln today as guest speaker for its 7:30 p.m. meeting at the Hoffman Estate Park District Community Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Lincoln's talk presents the assumptions inherent in the dark matter debate and shows that the existence of dark matter is only one possible explanation. Free. Call Gordon at (847) 231-3145 for information.

New Beginnings: New Beginnings, a non-denominational social support organization for the separated, divorced, widowed and single, will hold the following activities:

• Fish Fry: 6:30 p.m. today; Sports Page, 1330 E. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. For reservations, call Phil at (847) 590-5770 before Thursday.

• Dinner at Thai Garden Restaurant: 7 p.m. Saturday; 225 W. Golf Road, Schaumburg. RSVP to Cathy at (847) 884-9169.

• Chili Cook-off: 7:30 p.m. Monday; 7:30 p.m. Hughes Center, St. Matthew's Church, 1001 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg.

• Dinner at Ricardo's Pizza: 6:30 p.m. Feb. 1; Roselle and Wise roads, Schaumburg. Call Joan at (847) 397-9643.

• Dinner at Village Squire: 7 p.m. Feb. 2; on Route 14, west of Route 31, Crystal Lake. Call Steve at (773) 761-7381.

Movin' On: Movin' On, a nondenominational social group for widowed men and women in the northwest suburbs, will host the following events:

• Happy hour at McCormick & Schmick's: 5 p.m. today; 1140 E. Higgins Road, Schaumburg. Call Diane (847) 934-5542 for information.

• General meeting: 7 p.m. Feb. 14; St. Thomas School, 1141 E. Anderson Drive, Palatine, in Rooms 1 and 2. Gerry and Janet Souter, local Arlington Heights authors, will discuss their work, "The Founding of the United States Experience 1763-1815."

Wheeling Area Chapter of AARP: The Wheeling Area Chapter of AARP will meet at 1 p.m. Monday in the Pavilion Senior Center, 199 N. First St., Wheeling. Guest speaker will be Maureen O'Brien of the Cook County state's attorney's office, who will speak on identity theft. Guests are welcome to attend, refreshments served. For information, call (847) 459-2670.

February

Texas Hold-Em Tournament: Queen of the Rosary Men's Club will hold a Texas Hold'em tournament fundraiser at 7 p.m. Feb. 1 at Queen of the Rosary School gymnasium, 690 Elk Grove, Blvd., Elk Grove Village. Entry fee is $100, includes refreshments and hot dogs. Ticket sales limited to first 100 purchased/players, male or female over age 21. For information, call John at (847) 370-4356.

Northwest Towns Sportsmen's Club: The Northwest Towns Sportsmen's Club will meet 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6 at the American Legion hall, Miner and Douglas streets, Arlington Heights. Interested outdoorsmen, hunters, fishermen and shooters are welcome to attend. For information, call Don at (847) 494-5132.

Cultural Arts Connection: Cultural Arts Connection will host a meeting for current members, interested artists and arts advocates at 7 p.m. Feb. 6. For information, call (847) 540-1919.

"Les Bavards": The monthly francophone dinner-group, "Les Bavards," will meet at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 6 for dinner and conversation at a Des Plaines restaurant. Participants must have the ability to carry on a general conversation in French. No membership required. For details or reservations, call (847) 720-4502 before Feb. 4. E-mail lesbavards@yahoo.com.

Des Plaines Garden Club: The Des Plaines Garden Club will meet at 11 a.m. Feb. 7 at the Frisbie Senior Center, 52 E. Northwest Highway, Des Plaines. Bob Nicholson will present "Singing in the Rain -- Rain Gardens and Rain Barrels." Bring a sandwich and a valentine-related item for the raffle. Beverages provided. (847) 299-0412.

Normennenes Singing Society: The Normennenes Singing Society will give a concert Feb. 9 at the Torsk Club luncheon at the Des Plaines Elks Club. The concert and lunch is $20 per person. The singing society, one of the oldest male choruses in the country, is also seeking new members. Visit www.norwaysings.org for rehearsal times and location or phone numbers.

Polish Genealogical Society of America: Joseph W. Zurawski, author, educator and historian, will discuss his book "Polish Chicago, Our History, Our Recipes" at 2 p.m. Feb. 10, when the Polish Genealogical Society of America meets in the Social Hall of the Polish Museum of America, 984 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Meetings are free and open to the public.

Queen of the Rosary Men's Club: Queen of the Rosary Men's Club will meet 7 p.m. Feb. 11 in the gymnasium of the school, 690 Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove Village, for fellowship, games, refreshments and other activities.

Northwest Stamp Club: The Northwest Stamp Club meets from 7-10 p.m. various nights throughout the year at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave., or the Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road. The following programs are planned. For information, call (847) 439-1947.

• Feb. 12: Literature night in Schaumburg.

• Feb. 25: Winter auction in Arlington Heights.

Computer-Assisted Genealogy Group of Northern Illinois: Computer-Assisted Genealogy Group of Northern Illinois will meet at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 16 at the Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Jeff Bassett will present, "DNA, A Useful Tool for the Genealogist."

Mount Prospect Woman's Club: Join the Mount Prospect Woman's Club from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Feb. 21 for a dessert card party at the village of Mount Prospect Community Center. Tickets are $6. For tickets or information, call Rae at (847) 259-3975.

Miscellaneous

Zonta Club of Northwest Cook County: The Zonta Club of Northwest Cook County is seeking female high school senior applicants for its 10th annual local Young Women in Public Affairs Award. Applicants must be female high school seniors under the age of 19 who live in communities from Niles on the east to Elgin/West Dundee on the west. The purpose of the award is to recognize the woman's leadership, volunteerism and commitment to community. For information call (847) 705-5667 or download an application at www.zonta.org.