Cook County clubs notes

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.

May

EAA Chapter 101 Young Eagle Rally: 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday; Schaumburg Airport. Children ages 8-17 can meet pilots, view the aircraft and take a flight. (708) 788-6390.

Des Plaines Toastmasters meets: 7 p.m. Monday; Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood. Hap, (847) 635-6351.

"Les Bavards" meets: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday for dinner and conversation at a Des Plaines restaurant. Participants must have the ability to carry on general conversation in French. Reservations required by Monday. Les bavardsfracophones.blogspot .com. (847) 720-4502.

Midwest Bass Busters of Illinois meets: 8 p.m. Tuesday; Where Else Lounge, 1190 E. Higgins Road, Elk Grove Village. Come learn about the fine art of bass fishing. Len, (847) 870-7070.

Northwest Towns Sportsmen's Club meets: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday; American Legion hall, Miner and Douglas streets, Arlington Heights. Interested outdoorsmen, hunters, fishermen and shooters are welcome to attend this last general meeting before September 2008. Gerry, (847) 398-3074.

Northwest Stamp Club meets: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Elk Grove Village Library, Biesterfield and Wellington. Question and answer session with mixture and swap activity.

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

North Suburban Needlearts Guild meets: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Gloria Dei Church, 1133 Pfingston Road, Northbrook. Dona Kato will present a polymer clay truck show. www.needleartsguild.com.

Arlington Camera Club meets: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday; Arlington Historical Society, 110 W. Fremont St., Arlington Heights. "Macro Photography," will be presented by Don Bolak. The May 21 program will be "Digital is for the Birds … and the Animals," presented by photographer Walt Anderson. Meetings are open to the public.

TOPS 1846 Rolling Meadows meets: 7 p.m. Wednesday; Community Church of Rolling Meadows. TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly, is a group for teens and adults who want to lose weight. (847) 363-1521.

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.

Des Plaines Elks Club meets: 7 p.m. Wednesday for bingo; 495 Lee St., Des Plaines. Refreshments, $500 cover-all, bonanza prize, the public is welcome.

Northwest Suburban Astronomers Astronomy Day: 5:30 p.m. May 10; William Rainey Harper College, Building Z, Algonquin Road entrance, Palatine. Telescopes available for viewing, weather permitting; demonstrations and exhibits. www.nsaclub.org.

Rolling Meadows Garden Club meets: 7-9 p.m. May 14; Rolling Meadows Community Center, 3705 Pheasant Drive, Rolling Meadows. Members will discuss how to build an obelisk. (847) 818-3200, ext. 230.

Wheeling Garden Club meets: 7 p.m. May 14; Wheeling Masonic Lodge, 16 S. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling. Chris, (847) 537-8642.

"Les Bavards du Nord" meets: 1 p.m. May 17 for lunch and conversation in French at a Buffalo Grove-area restaurant. Participants must have the ability to carry on general conversations in French. Reservations required before May 15. (847) 921-7864.

Mount Prospect Women's Club luncheon and fashion show: 11 a.m. May 15; Manzo's, 1571 S. Elmhurst Road, Des Plaines. $28. Benefit philanthropy endeavors and the scholarship fund. For reservations, (847) 398-8180.

Miscellaneous

St. Alphonsus/St. Emily's Nine hole Men's Golf League seeks golfers: Tee times 3:30-5:30 p.m. Fridays through Sept. 26.; Old Orchard Country Club, Mount Prospect. Ray, (847) 632-1219, ext. 833.

Wheeling Garden Club: The Wheeling Garden Club is looking for gardeners who would like to participate in its annual Garden Walk on June 22. If you have a "show" garden and would like to participate, call Jan at (847) 541-0892.

Artists Association of Elk Grove Village 28th annual Trees Exhibit: During business hours through today; Elk Grove Public Library, 1001 Wellington Ave., Elk Grove Village.