Networking

Today

Lunch and Learn Seminar: 1 p.m. today, Buffalo Grove Area Chamber of Commerce chamber office, 50½ Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. A panel discussion on "How the Library can Help Your Business" by the Indian Trails and Vernon Area public libraries. The workshop is free to members of the Buffalo Grove Area Chamber. All others pay $10. Bring a lunch. For details, call (847) 541-7799 or visit www.buffalogrovechamber.org

Saturday

Breakfast with Hastert: 7:30-9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Sheraton Chicago Northwest, at Euclid and Rohlwing Roads in Arlington Heights. Former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert will discuss the impact of government on business and the economy. A breakfast buffet will bc served. Admission is a $50 minimum contribution to support the efforts of the Northern Illinois Business Advocacy Coalition and the Illinois Chamber PAC. For a reservation form, call (847) 541-7799 or visit www.buffalogrovechamber.org.

Second Saturday Poetry Workshop: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Northwest Cultural Council Gallery, 500 N. Hicks Road, suite 120, Palatine. Topic will be "Ekphrasis -- the convergence of visual art and writing," presented by Haines Eason. Bring 12 copies of your work to share. All poets and writers are invited to attend. $15, reservations required. (847) 991-7966 or nwcc@northwestculturalcouncil.org.

Wheeling Township Republicans meets: 8:30-9:30 a.m. Saturday, 909 E. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Congressman Mark Kirk of Illinois' 10th district will be the guest speaker. Public invited. Ruth, (847) 632-1774.

Tuesday

BG Networkers: 7:30-9 a.m. Tuesday, Buffalo Grove Area Chamber of Commerce chamber office, 50½ Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. Continental breakfast will be served. Bring business cards. For details, call (847) 541-7799 or visit www.buffalogrovechamber.org

Business After Hours: 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Winberie's, 800 W. Lake Cook Road, Buffalo Grove. Network with members of the Buffalo Grove and Wheeling business communities. Refreshments will be served. Bring business cards. For details, call (847) 541-7799 or visit www.buffalogrovechamber.org

May 21

Hanover Township Youth and Family Services Job Fair and Expo: 5-8 p.m. May 21, Tefft Middle School, 1100 Shirley Ave., Streamwood. Free and open to the public, All ages welcome. Meet with dozens of local companies recruiting for staff, network with businesses, bring resume. (630) 483-5799. www.hanover-township.org