Lake Co. networking calendar

Events that help those in the business world network with each other, such as political meetings, chamber events, business outings and job fairs. Deadline is two weeks before event date.

Nov. 5

Woodland Autism Team: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, Educational Building, 1105 North Hunt Club Road, Gurnee. Support group for families and teachers of Woodland School District. The night's speaker will be an attorney to discuss estate and financial planning for special needs children. An open discussion will follow. This event is free.

Brown Bag Networking: 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 5, Career Resource Center Inc. Grove Cultural Campus, 40 E. Old Mill Road, Suite 105, Lake Forest. An opportunity to network and gather information on potential employers. Bring resumes, handbills, business cards and a lunch. For information, call (847) 295-5626, or visit careerresourcecenter.org.

Nov. 6

Managing Your Career: Register by Thursday, Nov. 6, for class 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, Grayslake Park District Rec Center, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. The course aims to help adults ages 16 and up gain insight into which direction to pursue for their careers. For information, call (847) 223-7529.

Lakes Literary League: 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. All writers, published or not, are invited, and can share their writing. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Darfur lecture: 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, at Elm Place Middle School, 2031 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. Mark Hanis, executive director of the Genocide Intervention Network, will speak on the plight of the people of Darfur. To learn more, visit genocideintervention.net.

Nov. 7

Food Safety Refresher Course: In Spanish: 4-10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7; in English: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, College of Lake County Lakeshore Campus, 33 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. For certified food service sanitation managers seeking renewal for their five-year Illinois Department of Public Health Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification. The cost for the class is $55. For more information, call (847) 543-2615 or visit wpdi.clcillinois.edu/professional.

Nov. 8

Property assessment public meeting: 9 a.m. Nov. 8 at College of Lake County, Building C auditorium, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. The chief county assessment officer of Lake County will explain assessment procedures, provides the recommended steps to review a tax assessment, outline the assessment appeal process, and answer questions from residential property owners.

Nov. 11

NCJW panel discussion: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, Bernard Weinger JCC 300 Revere Drive, Northbrook. National Council of Jewish Women postelection panel discussion on contraception, information and the ability to make personal health decisions. Scheduled panelists include Steve Trombley, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Illinois; Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky; Jonathan Stacks, director of Sex Education Initiatives, Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health; and Leah Bartelt, reproductive rights staff counsel for the ACLU of Illinois. For information, call (847) 853-8889.

International Association of Administrative Professionals: 6 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 11, Hilton Garden Inn, 26225 N. Riverwoods Blvd., Mettawa. IAAP Lake County Chapter meeting. For information, contact Cristi at ccadek@aol.com.

ADHD Roundtable: 6:30-8 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 11, Warren Township Youth Services, 17801 W. Washington St., Gurnee. "Taking Charge of Your Child's Education: Effective Advocacy Strategies for Parents of Special Needs Children" will be presented. Free presentation includes a discussion and support from professionals and other parents. To register, call (847) 244-1101, ext. 401.

Nov. 12

Internet for Beginners: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Lesson on basic Internet searching. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Nov. 13

Genealogy Networking Group: 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, Cook Park Library, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Family history enthusiasts meet each month to share tips and resources. To register, visit the library, call (847) 362-2330 or visit webres.cooklib.org.

Home-Based Businesses Group: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Network with other home business owners and share ideas. Check eapl.org for specific monthly topics. New members are always welcome. To register, call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.

Nov. 15

Top 10 Tax Tips: Noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. A Certified Public Accountant will share his top 10 year-end tax strategies for individuals and business owners. A free lunch will be served. Registration is limited to Ela Area Public Library cardholders and Lake Zurich Area Chamber of Commerce members. To register, call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.

Meet Your Library Trustees Breakfast: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 15, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Have doughnuts, coffee and juice in the library's lobby and meet a library board member. No registration required. For information, call (847) 438-3433.

Nov. 17

Genealogy Interest Group: 3-5 p.m. Mondays, Nov. 17 and Dec. 15 at Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Join the Library's new Genealogy Interest Group. For specific monthly topics, visit eapl.org. For information, call Carol Bartlett, at (847) 438-3433, ext. 215 or stop by the library's information desk.

Nov. 20

SEDOL meetings: Governing board meeting: 7 p.m. Nov. 25, Laremont School gymnasium, 18182 Gages Lake Road, Gages Lake. Executive board meeting: 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, SEDOL Office boardroom, 18160 W. Gages Lake Road, Gages Lake. To confirm, call (847) 548-8470, ext. 218.

Nov. 21

Career Coach: 1 to 3:30 p.m. Fridays, Nov. 21 and Dec. 19, Cook Park Library, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Individual career coaching sessions to help participants edit their resumes, practice interview questions, write cover letters and discuss career possibilities. Appointments required. To register, visit the library, call (847) 362-2330 or visit webres.cooklib.org.

Dec. 1

Food and Beverage Servers Training: 6-10 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1 College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Beverage and Alcohol Sellers and Servers Educational Training course. Certified by the Illinois Liquor Control Commission. The cost is $40. For more information, call (847) 543-2615 or visit wpdi.clcillinois.edu/professional.

Ongoing

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

LeTip: 7:01 a.m. Wednesdays, Walker Bros. 767 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. Organization dedicated to helping business owners and sales people grow their business by expanding their network of contacts. If interested, contact Mike Parenti, at (847) 682-0351.

Secret to Success Toastmasters: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of the month, Kleinschmidt Inc., at 450 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield. The Sept. 16 meeting will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Deerfield Library, 920 Waukegan Road, Deerfield. For more information, visit s2s.freetoasthost.org or e-mail tm9048sts@hotmail.com.

Advantage Networking Group: 7:30-8:30 a.m. the second Thursday of every month, Wheeling/Prospect Heights Chamber of Commerce office, 395 E. Dundee Road, Suite 450, Wheeling. Free networking meeting. Includes continental breakfast.

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