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.

May

Ansel Brainerd Cook Chapter, Daughter of the American Revolution meets: 11:30 a.m. Saturday; Journeys End restaurant, routes 45 and 83, Mundelein. Program includes Regent's report, new member welcome, installation of officers and membership recognition awards. $12.50. Ruth, (847) 543-4287.

Lake Country Audubon Society meets: 7:30 p.m. Monday; Libertyville Village Hall, 118 W. Cook St., Libertyville. Sarah Surroz, stewardship and environmental coordinator at the Liberty Prairie Conservancy will discuss strategies for balancing growth in Lake County with preservation of natural areas and farmland. Chris, (847) 362-5134.

Garden Club of Lake Zurich meets: 7 p.m. Tuesday; St. Mathews Lutheran Church, on Old McHenry Road, just west of Quentin Road. Master Gardener Adele Kleine presents "What's New." Visitors welcome. (847) 438-2989 or (815) 444-6289.

Lake Villa Township Lions Club meets: 6:30 p.m., Tuesday; Saluto's Restaurant, 7680 Grand Ave. Gurnee. (847) 482-3251.

AAUW Barrington meets: 7 p.m. Tuesday; Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Derek Randel presents, "Stopping School Violence." Anne, (847) 772-4507 or Preeti, (847) 222-0599.

Barrington Writers Workshop morning group meets: 9 a.m.-noon Tuesday; Barrington Area Public Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington Beverly, (847) 394-3129.

Special Kids, Special Families meets: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday; Protected Tomorrows, 103 Schelter Road, Lincolnshire. Psychologists Tonya Gall, Josh Price and Peter Rastrelli will discuss, "Understanding Your Child's Educational Testing." R.S.V.P. to Marilyn, (847) 821-7740 or Chris, (847) 913-1812.

Barrington Writers Workshop evening group meets: 6:30-9 p.m. Wednesday; Barrington Area Public Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Janet, (847) 398-1087.

Northern Lake County Quilters' Guild meets: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday; Lake Villa/Antioch Township Center, on Deep Lake Road, Lake Villa. Guest fee $3. Carol, (847) 395-3555 or www.nlcqg.org.

Council of Catholic Nurses of Lake County meets: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday; at the home of Maggie David in Vernon Hills. House Mass, installation of news officers and a potluck supper. Bring a dish to share. Reservations to Marion, (847) 548-1309 or Jackie (847) 872-1357.

Inverness Women's Club meets: 9 a.m. Thursday; Inverness Golf Club. Dr. Amy Derick, presents "Ageless Faces." Also includes a business meeting and luncheon. Lenore, (847) 381-2883 or e-mail hg139@aol.com.

North Lake Chapter of the Illinois Education Association Retired Teachers meets: 11:30 a.m. Thursday, at In-Laws restaurant, Milwaukee Ave., just south of Grand Ave., Gurnee. Program will be a Springfield update with a focus on teachers retirement system. Gene, (847) 362-0305.

Catholic Women's Club of Lake County meets: 12:30 p.m. Thursday, St. Dismas Parish, Hunter Hall, 2600 Sunset Ave., Waukegan. Father Dominic from Marytown will speak on "Mary, our Blessed Mother." (847) 265-1016.

Sedgebrook Retirement Community caregiver support group meets: 1:30-3 p.m. May 9; 800 Audubon Way, Lincolnshire. Register at (847) 876-2380.

Garden Club of Lake Zurich plant sale: 8:30 a.m.-noon May 10; Ela Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Home grown, locally adapted plants at great prices.

Gardeners of Central Lake County plant sale: 8:30-11 a.m. May 10; Libertyville Civic Center loading dock, 135 W. Church St., Libertyville. Mature perennials, herbs and ground covers dug from local gardens. Tony, (847) 816-7602.

Lake County Astronomical Society Astronomy Day: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 10; Volo Bog Natural Area, Ingleside. Also includes evening star party at 8:30 p.m., weather permitting. Free. www.lcas-astronomy.org.

Lake County Astronomical Society "Astronomy Under the City Lights": 7:30 p.m. May 12, Lake Villa District Library, Lake Villa. Free public viewing of Saturn and the moon. Event depends on weather and acceptable sky conditions. Additional viewing scheduled for 7:30 p.m. May 14; Antioch Public Library, Antioch. www.lcas-astronomy.org.

Grand Dominion Group Hadassah North Shore meets: 7 p.m. May 12, in a Mundelein home. Planning of the new group's charter will take place. (847) 433-6350.

Lake County Genealogical Society meets: 7 p.m. May 13; Fremont Public Library, 1170 Midlothian Road, Mundelein, Sarah Kirby presents, "Going Beyond the Begats-Adding Biographical Detail to Your Genealogies Content." Jeanine, (847) 918-3208.

International Association of Administrative professionals Lake County Chapter meets: 6 p.m. May 13; CDW, 200 N. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills. Michelle, (847) 482-3251.

Breakfast Exchange Club of Gurnee luncheon and seminar for Lake Country Seniors: 11:30 a.m. May 19; In Laws Restaurant, 720 Milwaukee Ave., Gurnee. Guest speaker Kim Nerheim will present "How Our Justice Department Works," and the Gurnee Fired Department will provide the File of Life presentation. Reservations required, limited seating. Roberta, (847) 680-0331 or Millie, (847) 244-0784 before May 13.

Wauconda Township Seniors Club meets: 1 p.m. May 13; Wauconda Township Hall, 505 Bonner Road, Wauconda. Dr. Warren Kruckmeyer of Good Shepherd Hospital speaks on "Aging, What is Normal." A business meeting and refreshments follow. Nonie, (847) 526-6306 or Mary, (847) 526-7076.

Lincolnshire Garden Club spring luncheon and 50th anniversary celebration: 11 a.m. May 15; Ivanhoe Club, 28846 Thorngate Drive, Mundelein. Presentation of spring floral designs, reminiscences by past garden club presidents, and installation of new officers. $30. New members welcome. Elaine, (847) 945-4421.

Lake Country Astronomical Society meets: 7:30 p.m. May 16; Volo Bog State Natural Area visitor center, Ingleside. John Vittallo, will share images and scientific findings from Cassini-Huygens mission. Public star party begins at 9:30 p.m. weather permitting. www.lcas-astronomy.org.

Hawthorn Woods Women's Club garage sale: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 17; village wide sale includes over 200 homes. For information, directions or participation information, call (847) 438-0723. www.hwwc.info.

Foresters Lago Branch meets: 7 p.m. May 20; Community Protestant Church, United Church of Christ, 418 N. Prairie Ave., Mundelein. Membership meeting, public invited. (800) 828-1540.

June

Garden Club of Lake Zurich meets: 7 p.m. June 3; St. Mathews Lutheran Church, Old McHenry Road, Lake Zurich. Actress, humorist and 36-year gardener Abby Adams presents "The Gardener's Gripe Book."

Hadassah North Shore donor luncheon and installation of officers: 10:45 a.m. June 4; Marriott Lincolnshire Resort, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. For reservations, (847) 433-6350.

Northern Lake Country Quilters' Guild meets: 6:30 p.m. June 4; Lake Villa/Antioch Township Center, Deep Lake Road, north of Grass Lake Road, Lake Villa. Guests $3. Carol, (847) 395-3555.

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.