Adult social calendar
Events for adults that are largely social, such as singles events, reunions, game nights, wine tastings and adult open gym nights. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.
Nov. 25
Weird Science: 7-8 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 25, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Lee Marek a series of short, easy and weird demonstrations on chemical and physical phenomena. He has appeared on numerous shows, including David Letterman, Bozo, Craig Kilborn and Inside Edition. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Nov. 26
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.
Dec. 2
Knitters' Night Out: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Dec. 2 and Dec. 16 and Jan. 6 and 20, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Group meets every other Tuesday to share knitting ideas and a few laughs. No registration necessary. Must be 18 or older to attend. For information, call (847) 356-7711.
Dec. 4
All Aboard: 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 4, Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe. The Woman's Board of the Chicago Horticultural Society will hold their third annual Wonderland Express preview evening, set in and among the Garden's indoor exhibition of garden-scale trains. Cocktails begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $350 per person. All proceeds benefit the Rice Plant Conservation Science Center. For information, call (847) 835-6944.
Dec. 6
Holiday in the City: 9:15 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6. Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Bus trip to the Museum of Science and Industry's Festival of Lights and Tree Display, a shopping excursion at Navy Pier, and a visit to the Winter Wonderland Festival. A five-course prime rib dinner and a tour of the city lights will follow. The cost of $85 covers the bus trip, the dinner, and all the festivities. Registration is required. For information, call (847) 526-6225, or visit wauclib.org.
Dec. 15
Genealogy Interest Group: 3-5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. For anyone with an interest in genealogy. Check eapl.org for specific monthly topics. No registration is required for this free program. For information, call librarian Carol Bartlett at (847) 438-3433, ext. 215, or stop by the Library's Information Desk.
Dec. 16
Knitters' Night Out: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Dec. 16 and Jan. 6 and 20, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Group meets every other Tuesday to share knitting ideas and a few laughs. No registration necessary. Must be 18 or older to attend. For information, call (847) 356-7711.
Jan. 6
Knitters' Night Out: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 6 and 20, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Group meets every other Tuesday to share knitting ideas and a few laughs. No registration necessary. Must be 18 or older to attend. For information, call (847) 356-7711.
Jan. 17
Shoreline Dance Club: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. Couples can review basic 4-Count Hustle 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.
Jan. 20
Knitters' Night Out: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Group meets every other Tuesday to share knitting ideas and a few laughs. No registration necessary. Must be 18 or older to attend. For information, call (847) 356-7711.
June 20
Lake View High School 50th Reunion: Saturday, June 20. The January and June, 1959, graduating classes of Chicago's Lake View High School will hold their 50th reunion. Contact Jo Speciale Laufenberg at (847) 692-5907 or sendintheclowns7@aol.com, or Sue Cornelisson Nape at (847) 297-0580 or suezq2142@yahoo.com.
Ongoing
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.
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.