Lake County club notes

From the clubs 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.

News of the week

Inverness Women's Club scholarships: The Women's Club of Inverness, as part of its annual charitable giving, sponsors several $1,000 scholarships that will be awarded to graduating 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 today. For more information, call (847) 358-8438.

March

American Association of University Women's Women's Issues book group meets: 2 p.m. Saturday to discuss "Nickel and Dimed in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich. Nancy, (847) 381-3476.

Shoreline Dance Club dance: 7:30 p.m. Saturday; Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. A cha-cha lesson at 7:30 p.m. is followed by social dancing. $20 members; $25 guests. Jan (847) 816-7602 or Paul (847) 295-1417. www.ballroomchicago.com.

British Interest Group of Wisconsin and Illinois meets: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday; Grace Lutheran Church, 6000 Broadway, Richmond. James B. Hibbard presents," Wisconsin Pioneers." www.bigwill.org.

Zion Genealogical Society meets: 7 p.m. Monday: Beach Park Village Hall, 11270 W. Wadsworth Road, Beach Park. Jeff Bockman presents "They Came on Ships." All welcome, no charge. (847) 360-0360.

Signal Hill Chapter of the Daughter of the American Revolution meets: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday; Barrington Area Library. Election of officers, annual reports and a presentation at 1 p.m. by Jan Bosman, "There is Real History in Your Recipe Box." On April 12, Debbie McArdle will present a program on how DNA can be used in genealogy research. Margaret, (847) 836-1758 or Laura, (847) 658-9527.

Foresters Lago Branch meets: 7 p.m. Tuesday; Community Protestant Church United Church of Christ, 418 N. Prairie Ave., Mundelein. The public is invited to attend the membership meeting. (800) 828-1540.

Lakeshore Ski and Sports Club meets: 7 p.m. Wednesday; Dapper's East, 2901 W. Addison in Chicago. Learn about future trips and social activities. (708) 786-3992 or e-mail lakeshoreskiandsportsclub@yahoo.com.

Lake County Sierra Club meets: 6:45 p.m. Wednesday; Vernon Area Library, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Jill Russell and Victor Wolbrink, of Wolbrink Architects, present, "Building Green." Meetings are free and open to the public. Larry, (847) 537-2083.

Burlington Genealogical Society meets: 7 p.m. Wednesday; Burlington High School, 400 McCanna Parkway, Burlington, Wis. Charles J. Saftig presents "Backing Up Your Genealogy Records." (262) 534-6590.

Waukegan Branch AAUW Book Review Group meets: 1 p.m. Thursday. Call (847) 623-5537 for details.

Northern Lake County Illinois Compassionate Friends Chapter meets: 7:30 p.m. Thursday; Millburn Church, Grass Lake Road and Route 45, Mundelein. (847) 395-8597 or (847) 838-0912. www.iltcf.org.

Lake County Astronomical Society meets: 7:30 p.m. March 21; Volo Bog State Natural Area visitor center in Ingleside. Presentation, "Astronomy Photo Show." www.lcas-astronomy.org.

Grayslake Greenery Garden Club meets: 7 p.m. March 24; State Bank of the Lakes, Grayslake. Nancy Lynn-Schumm-Burgess discusses "Pioneer Gardens." Deb, (847) 548-9297.

Travelogue Group of Waukegan Area Branch of AAUW meets: 7 p.m. March 25. "Exploring Gardens Around the World with Pat and Sally," will be the topic. (847) 244-1844.

April

Nehara Group of Hadassah North Shore Chapter Book Club meets: 7:30 p.m. April 2; in Gregg's Landing, Vernon Hills. "Trouble" by Jesse Kellerman will be discussed. (847) 433-6350.

Lake County Astronomical Society "Astronomy Under the City Lights:" 7 p.m. April 9; Ela Library, Lake Zurich. Free public viewing of Saturn and the moon. Additional viewings: 7 p.m. April 10, Cook Memorial Library, Libertyville; 7 p.m. April 14, Fremont Public Library, Mundelein; 7 p.m. April 15, Cook Memorial Library; 7:30 p.m. May 12, Lake Villa District Library, Lake Villa. Events depend on weather and acceptable sky conditions. www.lcas-astronomy.org.

Lincolnshire Garden Club meets: 9:30 a.m. April 17; Vernon Hills Public Library, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Club member Ann Maine will speak. New members welcome. Elaine, (847) 945-4421.

Miscellaneous

Knit or crochet for babies: The Waukegan Area Branch of American Association of University Women is looking for people to knit or crochet baby hats for babies born at Vista Medical Center East. Call (847) 244-7926.