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. R.S.V.P. 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.

• Jazzercise demonstration and general meeting: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 4; St. Matthews Church, 1001 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg.

• Board meeting: 7 p.m. Feb. 5; Norina's house, Hoffman Estates. (847) 490-1066.

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 one and two. Gerry and Janet Souter, local Arlington Heights authors, will discuss their work, "The Founding of the United States Experience 1763-1815."

• Dinner at Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue: 5 p.m. Feb. 23; 800 E. Higgins Road, Arlington Heights. Reservations required, call Lenore (847) 458-9697.

• Happy hour: 5 p.m. Feb. 29; Birch River Grill, 75 W. Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights. No reservation needed. For information, call Diane (847) 934-5542.

Czech Slovak American Genealogy Society: Czech Slovak American Genealogy Society will meet 1:30 p.m. Saturday 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 meetings will be 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. Saturday at the Deerfield Hyatt, 1750 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield. $35. (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. Sunday at Temple Beth Israel, 3601 W. Dempster St., Skokie. Meeting facilities will open at 12:30 p.m. For information, call (312) 666-0100 or www.jewishgen.org/jgsi.

Novel Approach Group: The Novel Approach Group of the Schaumburg Area Branch of the American Association of University Women will meet 7:30 p.m. Monday to discuss "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini. For information, call (847) 985-8623 or visit aauw-il.org/schaumburg.

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.

Parents Who Care: Parents Who Care will host Beth Dostal, who will present "Parenting with Love and Logic" from 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Schaumburg Township District Library. Learn how to deal with bedtime issues, discipline and over-parenting without the fighting. Register by e-mail at pwc@parentswhocare.org or call (847) 604-4582.

Kiwanis Club of Streamwood: The Kiwanis Club of Streamwood will hold a meet-and-greet at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Streamwood Police Department's training room, 401 E. Irving Park Road, Streamwood. For information, call Patty at (630) 878-7622.

TOPS 1846: TOPS IL 1846 Rolling Meadows meets at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Community Church of Rolling Meadows. TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly, is a support group for teens and adults who want to loose weight. Lifestyle changes, diet and exercise are discussed with programs at weekly meetings. (847) 363-1521.

Barrington Woman's Club: The Barrington Woman's Club invites the public to a dramatic book review at 12:30 p.m. Thursday 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. (847) 381-8954.

February

Dance Mania: Dance Mania hosts a 3 C's Celebration Ball 8 p.m. Feb. 1 at Diplomat West, 681 North Ave., Elmhurst. East/West coast swing. (847) 813-1910.

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.

LakeShore Ski and Sports Club: LakeShore Ski and Sports Club will host the following trips and meetings:

• 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 nonmembers. Call Peter (773) 478-4866.

Tri-Village RC'ers: A swap shop sponsored by the Tri-Village RC'ers will be held beginning at 9 a.m. Feb. 2 at the DuPage Country Fairgrounds on Manchester Road, near County Farm Road in Wheaton. Anything radio-controlled can be bought or sold. A percent of the profits will benefit the Schaumburg and Hanover Park food pantries. For information, call (847) 697-1578.

Palatine/Inverness Arts Council: The Palatine/Inverness Arts Council will host its next public "First Saturday" reception to meet local artists from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 2 at Palatine Bank and Trust, 110 W. Palatine Road. Featured artist is Brian Sauerland, whose work consists of still life, landscapes and portraits in pastel. www.palatineinvernessarts.org.

NSDAR Signal Hill Chapter: National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Signal Hill Chapter will announce the winners of its annual American History Essay and Good Citizen Award during its Feb. 3 meeting being held at 1:30 p.m. at the Barrington Public Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Refreshments will be served.

• A genealogical workshop is being held April 12 at the Barrington Library. The program, "Do These Genes Make ME Fat?" will be presented by Debbie McArdle, Kishwaukee Trail Chapter, NSDAR member. For membership information, call Laura at (847) 658-9527 or Margaret at (847) 836-1758.

Bartlett Character Counts Coalition: The Bartlett Character Counts Coalition will hold its next meeting 7 p.m. Feb. 4 at the Bartlett Library District, 800 S. Bartlett Road. For information, visit www.bartlettcharactercounts.com.

Beth Judea's Men's Club: Congregation Beth Judea's Men's Club will host "Hebrew Literacy Class 2" beginning Feb. 4. The 12-week course will be held from 8-9 p.m. on Monday nights and will teach how to improve your reading skills. The class is open to any adult who has taken the basic Hebrew Literacy class. The fee is $20, which includes the textbook. For information, call the synagogue office at (847) 634-0777.

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

Streamwood Woman's Club: The Streamwood Woman's Club will meet 7:30 p.m. Feb. 5, at Park Place Recreation Center, 550 S. Park Blvd., Streamwood. For information, call Fran at (630) 289-5359 or e-mail streamwoodwomansclub@yahoo.com.

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.

Reseda Garden Club: The February meeting of the Reseda Garden Club will be held at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6. The program, "Invasives in the Landscape-Aggressive Plants Harming the Landscape": will be presented by Master Gardeners Toby Kock and Colleen Graudins. For information, call Gloria at (847) 358-5825.

"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.

Arlington Camera Club: The Arlington Camera Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Arlington Historical Society, 110 W. Fremont St., Arlington Heights, for a competition. The public is invited. The Feb. 20 meeting will be a critique workshop.

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.

Dance World: Dance World Dance Club will hold its next dance from 8:30-11:30 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Hoffman Estates Park District, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. An option one hour Quick Step lesson by Greg Gale begins at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5 for members and $10 for guests. For information, call (847) 622-3622.

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.

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.

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.

Bartlett Historical Society: The Bartlett Historical Society will host history educator J. Perkins at its 7 p.m. meeting Feb. 11 at the Bartlett Library, 800 S. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. Perkins will display his collection of original World War I loan posters.

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.

• March 11: Dollar auction/swap in Schaumburg.

• March 24: Mixture/swap night in Arlington Heights.

• April 15: Dollar auction/swap in Schaumburg.

• April 28: Spring auction in Arlington Heights.

• May 13: Quiz night/mixture in Schaumburg.

• May 27: Show and tell in Arlington Heights.

• June 10: Ask the expert/swap night in Schaumburg.

• June 23: Stamp Bingo/ silent auction in Arlington Heights.

July 28: Summer auction in Arlington Heights.

• Aug. 25: Slide show/mixture in Arlington Heights.

Beth Judea Men's Club: The Men's Club of Congregation Beth Judea will host 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. $30 per ticket. For information, call Fred at (847) 634-0777.

CARIS baby shower: Woodfield Women's Connection will hold a baby shower for CARIS, a pregnancy crisis center at Willow Creek Church in South Barrington, from 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 12. Items most needed are disposable diapers sizes 0-2, wipes, baby formula and bottles. For reservations, wwconnection@msn.com or call Micky at (847) 490-9881.

Northwest Women's Connection: The Northwest Women's Connection will hold a "Less Stress Please" luncheon from noon-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. $35. For lunch reservations, call Karen at (847) 397-8955.

"Les Bavards du Nord": The monthly francophone lunch group, "Les Bavards du Nord," will meet 1 p.m. Feb. 16 for lunch and conversation in French at a Buffalo Grove restaurant. Participants must have the ability to carry on a general conversation in French. No membership required. For details or reservations, call (847) 921-7864 before Feb. 14. E-mail lesBavardsduNord@yahoo.com.

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."

Valentine's Dance: New Beginnings will host a Valentine's Dance from 8-11 p.m. Feb. 16 in the Hughes Center at St. Matthew's Church, 1001 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Bring a snack for six-eight people. Coffee, tea and soft drinks will be provided. Music by DJ Tom. Tickets $8 in advance; $10 at the door. For information, call Joan at (847) 397-9643. All are welcome.

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 information, Call (847) 634-0777.

Garden Club of Inverness: The Garden Club of Inverness will meet at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 21 at All Saints Lutheran Church, 630 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. David Husmuller and his wife, Peggy Wingo, owners of Earth Wild Garden Center in Grayslake, will share a variety of wildflower possibilities for early spring planting. All gardeners are welcome. For information, call Carol at (847) 381-2727.

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.

Northwest Suburban Astronomers: The Northwest Suburban Astronomers will meet Feb. 22 at the Hoffman Estates Park District Community Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. For information, visit www.nsaclub.org.

Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois: The Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois will present "Family Tree Maker 2008 -- The Latest Version" by Franklin 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 information, call (312) 666-0100.

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

March

National Society Colonial Dames: Lac des Illinois and Thomas Hooker chapters National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century will meet 11:30 a.m. March 1 at Braxton Seafood Grill in Oak Brook. A board meeting at 11 a.m. will precede the general meeting and 11:30 a.m. luncheon. For information or reservations, call Susan at (847) 202-8186.

Streamwood Woman's Club: The Streamwood Woman's Club will host at "Western Hoe-Down" new member mixer from 1-4 p.m. March 2 at the Lob Cabin, 102 N. Eastern Ave., Bartlett. A make it-bake it-sew it-grow it raffle will also be held. For information, call Fran at (630) 289-5359 or e-mail wwwstreamwoodwomansclub@yahoo.com.

Dance World Dance Club: Dance World will hold its next dance March 8 at the Hoffman Estates Park District, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. A one hour Rumba lesson by Vito Magrone begins at 7:30 p.m. Open dance is from 8:30-11:30 p.m. Admission is $5 for members and $10 for guests. Attire is dressy/casual; light refreshments provided. Adults of all ages and dancing abilities welcome. For information, call (847) 622-3622 or www.ballroomchicago.com/dance_world.

Future dance dates are: April 12, with Samba lesson by Norm Lucky; May 10, with Waltz lesson by Marilyn Turek; June 14, with Tango lesson by Bob and Penny Urbon; July 12, with Nightclub 2-step lesson by Don McDonald; and Aug. 9, with cha-cha lesson by Tina Mangos.

Northwest Suburban Astronomers: Northwest Suburban Astronomers will meet 7:30 p.m. March 21 at the Hoffman Estates Park District Community Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, in Rooms 105/106. Meetings are open to the public. Visit www.nsaclub.org for the presentation topic. Future meeting dates are: April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, Aug. 15, Sept. 12, Oct. 17, Nov. 14 and Dec. 12.

Miscellaneous

Red Hat Society: A new chapter of the Red Hat Society is forming in Buffalo Grove. Interested parties are ask to contact Myra at (847) 478-1940 for information.

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.

Inverness Women's Club scholarships: The Women's Club of Inverness, as part of its annual charitable giving, sponsors several $1,000 scholarships which will be awarded to graduating seniors, college students and returning students residing in districts 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 information, call (847) 358-8438.