Lake Co. clubs & hobbies

Nov. 14

Shoreline Dance Club: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. Couples can review basic tango steps and learn new ones. Lessons are followed by an evening of social dancing. Admission per couple is $20 for members and $25 for guests. Membership per couple is $20 per year. Attire is dressy/casual and refreshments are provided. Adults of all ages and dancing abilities are welcome. For details, call Jan, at (847) 816-7602, or Diane, at (847) 566-2177 or visit www.ballroomchicago.com/shoreline.htm.

Teen Karaoke Night: 7-9 p.m., Friday, Nov. 14, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Teens can sing their favorite songs. For information and registration, call (847) 459 -4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Nov. 15

Diamonds and Denim: 6:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, Royal Melbourne Country Club, 4700 Royal Melbourne Drive, Long Grove. The Hawthorn Woods Women's Club's Third Annual Charity Casino Night, featuring Las Vegas-style gambling, Texas Hold'em tournaments, a silent auction, and a raffle along with a light buffet and entertainment. The dress code is "casual chic"; women are encouraged to wear their finest denim and jewelry. A contest will be held for the Best Denim. All proceeds will benefit women and children in Lake County. Tickets are $65 before Nov. 1 and $75 after. Texas Hold'em Tournament entry is an additional $50. Information and online ticket purchasing is available at hwwc.info.

Russian Jeopardy: 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Join in for an intellectual team game in the Russian language. For information and registration, call (847) 459 -4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Barrington Junior Women's Club fashion show: 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, Stonegate Conference and Banquet Center, Hoffman Estates. Luncheon, auction, fashion show. Benefits women, children and families in need. For tickets, bjwc.com or (847) 899-5088.

Mystery On Loan Club holiday party: 2-4 p.m. Nov. 15, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. Bring your favorite new mystery and five a review. Includes mystery game, refreshments. register at (847) 358-5881, ext. 132 or palatinelibrary.org.

Nov. 16

Baby Boomer Singles Club: 7-10:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, Sideouts Bar & Grill, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake. Singles Dance for for singles over 40; $10 per person, with raffle prizes. Call (815) 529-8139.

Chili cook-off: Noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, Gurnee American Legion Post 771, 749 Milwaukee Ave., Gurnee. After the judging, the participating chili will be sold for $2 a bowl while it lasts. (847) 244-9282.

Gurnee Lions Club turkey raffle: 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, Gurnee American Legion Post 771, 749 Milwaukee Ave., Gurnee. This fundraiser will help the Lions Club help the blind and vision-impaired and deaf and hearing-impaired. (847) 244-9282.

Nov. 17

Yahava, young women's group of Hadassah North Shore: 7:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 17; Whole Foods Store, 840 Willow Road, Northbrook. Topic is "How to Make Paninis." Call (847) 433-6350 or e-mail northshore@hadassah.org

Lake County Art League members show: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays, through Nov. 17, Jack Benny Center for the Arts in Bowen Park, 1800 N Sheridan Road, Waukegan. The show presents 44 pieces of fine art created by local artists and includes acrylic, oil, and watercolor paintings; pastel, encaustic and scratchboard art plus photographs and mixed media work. Many of the pieces are sold by the individual artists. Call (847) 360-4740 for details.

Nov. 18

Signal Hill Chapter DAR: 11:30 a.m. Nov. 18, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Attorney Paige Hoyt presents, "The Constitution, the Living Document which protects us in turbulent times." Leslie, (847) 587-5301 or Joanne, (815) 603-7824.

Nov. 19

Teen Scrapbooking Club: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Teens can Bring pictures to and build a scrapbook. For a one-time fee of $10, students receive an album with page inserts; the library provides all other supplies. November's theme is Thanksgiving past. For information call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Nov. 20

Lincolnshire Garden Club: 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, at Hawthorn Gardens Nursery, 24481 N. Old McHenry Road, Hawthorn Woods. Hawthorn Gardens personnel will demonstrate the creation of winter containers using spruce tops. The garden club welcomes all interested, no matter what level of expertise. Call Jan Stefans at (847) 945-6575 with questions.

Mission Hills of Hadassah North Shore: 11 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 20; Mission Hills Country Club 1677 W. Mission Hills Road, Northbrook. Holiday bazaar, silent auction and bake sale. Singer Bibi Marcel, will perform. Cost is $36. (847) 433-6350 or e-mail: northshore@hadassah.org

Business and Professional Group of Hadassah North Shore: Thursday, Nov. 20; member's home in Highland Park. Louise Bobker will present an overview and lead the discussion of "Marley & Me" by John Grogan. Cost is $18 with proceeds going to Hadassah Medical Organization. Call (847) 433-6350 or e-mail: northshore @hadassah.org

Kappa Alpha Theta Alumnae Chapter: 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 20; Buffalo Grove. Playing Bunco, with a donation to Illinois Project. Call (847) 567-8600.

Nov. 21

Lake County Astronomical Society: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21 Volo Bog State Natural Area visitor center in Ingleside. Meeting begins with a business session, which will be followed by the public astronomy program at 8:30 p.m. Larry Boyle will present "The Space Year in Review," including a recap of stories from newspapers, magazines and other sources concerning the important events in astronomy and space exploration during the past year. A public star party will follow at 9:30 p.m., weather permitting. Visit lcas-astronomy.org.

Nov. 25

Long Grove Lake Zurich Toastmasters: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, Ela Township Meeting Hall, 95 E. Main St., Lake Zurich. The Long Grove Lake Zurich Toastmaster Club meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month to improve participants' speaking skills. All are welcome. For more information, call Chad, at (847) 902-6586 or visit toastmasterslonggrovelakezurich.com.

Dec. 18

Lincolnshire Garden Club: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 18 at the home of member Jeanne Top, at 14532 River Oaks Drive, Lincolnshire. A buffet lunch will be served at this holiday meeting, but no program will be presented. The garden club welcomes all interested, no matter what level of expertise. Call Jan Stefans at (847) 945-6575.

Ongoing

Anime Club: 4-6 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Teens in sixth through 12th grade can enjoy a new Anime movie or series and Japanese snacks. The next series to be featured will be "Trigun." Registration is required. For information, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Senior Men's Club: 8:45 a.m. every Tuesday at Patty Turner Senior Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield. For details, call (847) 940-4010.

Kiwanis Club of Grayslake: Meets at noon Wednesdays at State Bank of the Lakes, 50 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. The public is welcome. For more information, call Larry Herzog at (847) 986-2000 or e-mail lherzog@VillageOfGrayslake.com

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.

Walleyes Unlimited: 7 p.m. the last Wednesday of each month at the Gurnee American Legion Post 771, 749 Milwaukee Ave., Gurnee. For information, visit www.walleyesunlimitedusa.org or call David Vincent, at (847) 223-2398.

Northern Lake County Quilters' Guild: 6:30 p.m. visitation and refreshments, 7 p.m. meeting, first Wednesday of each month, Lake Villa/Antioch Township Center, on Deep Lake Road just north of Grass Lake Road, Lake Villa. Guest fee is $5. September's meeting is the annual pot luck dinner and election of board members for the upcoming year. For more information, visit www.nlcqg.org or call Carol VanTreeck at (847) 395-3555.

Jewish Couples Club: Club holds a social event on the first Saturday of each month. 7 p.m., call for location. Jewish Couples Club in the Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights area for new couples in their 50s and 60s wishing to develop new friendships. For details, call (847) 541-4485.

Libertyville Junior Woman's Club: 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month (except for July and August), Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St., Libertyville. Open to all women interested in getting involved in the community for volunteer and social activities. For more information, call Suzanne, at (847) 680-4764 or visit www.libertyvillejuniors.org.

Island Lake Seniors: 12:30 p.m., the second Tuesday of each month, village hall, 3720 Greenleaf, Island Lake. Monthly meeting.

Wauconda Snowmobile Club: 8 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month October through March at Wauconda Bowl, 381 W. Liberty St., Wauconda. Newcomers are welcome. The club plans trips, teaches snowmobile safety and is active with dealters and legislators. For information, call (847) 526-3392.