Lake Co. clubs & hobbies

Nov. 10

Chaverot Hadassah Mundelein: 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Open meeting to hear about the experiences of member Helene Stein's trip to New Orleans with Habitat for Humanity. For information and registration, call (847) 433-6350 or e-mail northshore@hadassah.org.

Nov. 11

Hawthorn Woods Women's Club: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, Village Barn, 2 Lagoon Road, Hawthorn Woods. Each attendee will have the chance to mold and personalize a decorative frame from clay, with help from Color Me Mine of Deer Park. For information, visit hwwc.info.

Toastmasters: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, Ela Township Meeting Hall, 95 E. Main St., Lake Zurich. Long Grove Lake Zurich Toastmaster Club meeting. The club aims to improve members' speaking skills. All are welcome. For more information, call Chad, at (847) 902-6586 or see toastmasterslonggrovelakezurich.com.

Nov. 12

Grayslake Historical Society: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, Charlie's Place, 255 Center St., Grayslake. Learn the history of the early George Thayer building built in 1889. Refreshments will be available for purchase. For information, call (847) 223-7663.

Wauconda Snowmobile Club: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12 at Wauconda Bowl, 381 W. Route 176, Wauconda. This will be the club's annual open house and membership meeting. All are invited to learn more about the club, area trails, safety classes or share snowmobile stories. New membership dues are $30 per family and $20 per person. The Club meets the second Wednesday of the month October through March at Wauconda Bowl.

Lake County Women's Club: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, State Bank of the Lakes, 50 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. A social club welcoming all area women. Activities include book club, investment club, movies, golf, cards, gourmet group, quilting and crafts, gardening, theater, lunches, hiking, couples events, trips and more. For a free newsletter and membership information, call Leppy, at (847) 680-7789.

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.

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.

Ongoing

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.