Lake Co. adult social calendar
To have an event listed in this calendar, e-mail the details at least two weeks in advance of the event or registration deadline to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com. Please put "Adult social" in the subject line.
Toastmasters: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aug. 5 and 19, Kleinschmidt Inc located at 450 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield. The Secret to Success Toastmasters Club. Focuses on the development of communication and leadership skills. Open to the public. For information, visit s2s.freetoasthost.org or e-mail tm9048sts@hotmail.com.
Surviving the Loss of a Spouse: Drop-in group meets from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays; Jewish Child and Family Services, 1156 Shure Drive, Arlington Heights. Topics include coping with grief, making decisions, managing relationships and staying healthy. $7 per session. Rosalie Greenberger, LCSW, (847) 392-8820. www.jcfs.org.
Sociable Singles concert outing: 4:45 p.m. Aug. 6, Cuneo Gardens, 1350 N. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills. Car pool available. Bring a chair and picnic dinner. Billy Joel and Elton John tribute band. For car pool information, call (847) 289-4420 before Aug. 4. $10 per car admission.
College Day on the Mall: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 6, College of Lake County Lakeshore Campus 111 N. Genesee St. Waukegan. Chef Phil Thigpen of Food 4 The Stars will demonstrate how to prepare a full meal, highlighted with music and audience participation. For $5, visitors can purchase a delicious lunch prepared by Chef Phil and his staff. Information and online registration for fall semester at CLC will also be available. For information, visit www.clcillinios.edu or call (847) 265-5343.
Sociable Singles concert outing: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 8, Barrington Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Dave Seagren, steel drummer, plays tropical music styles by Jimmy Buffett and Harry Bellefonte. Refreshments served. Call (847) 289-4420.
Summer Sundaes with Culver's: 1-2 p.m. Aug. 13, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Kevin Weasler of Culver's of Buffalo Grove will explain the difference between ice cream and frozen custard, how frozen custard is made and the ingredients involved in many popular sundaes. A tasting is included. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit www.vapld.info.
St. Paul's "Twenty-somethings" group: St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 824 North Lewis Ave., Waukegan. Meetings at local hot spots once a month to socialize and discuss questions of faith in a peer setting. For information, call (847) 662-2535.
Culinary Arts Open House: 6-8 p.m. Aug. 18, in the Willow Room (C 001) at the College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Get information about CLC's food service management and culinary arts programs. For information or to RSVP, call (847) 543-2041 or e-mail businessdivision@clcillinois.edu.
Summer Tapas: 7-8:30 p.m. Aug. 18, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Learn how to cook these crowd-pleasing dishes. A tasting and recipes are included. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit www.vapld.info.