Fox Valley club notes

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VFW Post 2327: The South Elgin VFW Post 2327 and the Ladies Auxiliary's Veteran's Dance is at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 at South Elgin Lions Club, 500 Fulton St. Cost is $15/pp and $25/couples, cash only; half-price for active duty personnel 18 years or older with military identification. Raffles will be sold. For advance tickets, call Ray or Angie Bachewicz at (847) 695-7462 after 5 p.m.

Church Women United: Women will gather across the country in small communities to celebrate World Community Day based on the theme "God's Wisdom Sets Us Free." The local event will be held at 12:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, beginning with a potluck luncheon at First Baptist Church, 1735 W. Highland Ave., Elgin. For details, call Peggy at (847) 741-6358.

VFW Post 2298: The Tri-City Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2298, 117 S. First St., West Dundee, will hold a Turkey Party Friday, Nov. 7 and Saturday, Nov. 8. Doors open at 6 p.m.; first call is at 7 p.m. For details, call (847) 428-9006. The Ladies Auxiliary's arts and craft show is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 15 at the post home. For details, call Fran Ganshow (847) 426-2205.

Art for All: Art for All will host its winter art show through Dec. 18 at Gail Borden Library. An artist reception is scheduled from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8. The next meeting at 7 p.m., Nov. 11, will feature a pinhole camera demonstration at Bethlehem Lutheran Church across from Lords Park. Call Sandy Kaptain (847) 741-7375 for details.

Huntley American Legion: Huntley's American Legion Post 673, 11712 Coral St., will host its annual "Feather Party" from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Legion hall, raffling turkeys, hams, ducks, and steaks with a bottle of wine and many door prizes will be given away. A free lunch of turkey sandwiches will be offered. Non-Legion members can attend.

American Legion Post 57: American Legion Post 57 is hosting a country and western karaoke theme event from 7 p.m. to midnight, Nov. 8, at the post, 820 N. Liberty, Elgin. Attendees can dress up as cowboys or cowgirls. Event features meat raffles and possibly a 50/50 raffle. Food and drinks will be available.

Signal Hill DAR: Signal Hill Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will host a Genealogy Workshop from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 at the Barrington Area Library, Room "A," first floor, 505 N. Northwest Hwy., Barrington. All prospective members or those researching family history is welcome at this free gathering. A light lunch will be served. For details, call Leslie Rohrer at (847) 587-5301, or Joanne Farrell at (815) 603-7824.

AM Vets 245: AM Vets Post 245 of Cary will conduct a turkey raffle at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, at Tin Man's Sports Pub, 926 Route and Route 14, Fox River Grove. Proceeds will help sponsor semimonthly bingo and pizza at the North Chicago Veterans Hospital. For raffle books or information, call Bob at (847) 639-0267.

Hampshire VFW Auxiliary: Hampshire Ladies Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary 8043 will meet at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10 at the Hampshire Township building, 100 Center St. Judging will be completed on the Patriot Pen essays from the Hampshire Middle School and St. Charles Borromeo. New members are welcome. For eligibility requirements, call Arlene (837) 683-3443.

Hampshire VFW Post 8043: Hampshire Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8043 will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10 at the Hampshire Township Building, 100 Center Street, Hampshire. Post 8043 welcomes new members; call Reiser at (847) 683-3443.

League of Women Voters: Now that the election is over, look ahead to Jan. 20 when the Elgin League of Women Voters invites everyone to Celebrate Democracy and talk about the work ahead in addressing the many crucial issues confronting our state and country. On Monday, Nov. 10, League member Dennis Bulat will moderate a discussion not only about who won and why, but also how citizens can remain active in these critical areas. The event is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Tyler Towers Clubhouse, 1450 Plymouth Lane in Elgin. Refreshments will be served. For details, call Janet Poyner at (847) 695-7122.

Elgin Woman's Club: The next Elgin Woman's Club meeting and program will be held at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 11, at the Holiday Inn, 495 Airport Road, Elgin. The program will feature a presentation on the importance of the Parent Teachers Association and parents' involvement at all levels of a child's education by Pamela Nielsen. Members must make reservations no later than Friday, Nov. 7, by calling (847) 622-3614. Cost of luncheon meeting and program is $13 and can be paid by check at the door the day of the meeting.

NARFE: National Active & Retired Federal Employees Association will hold its monthly meeting at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, at the American Legion meeting room at 820 N. Liberty St. (Route 25) in Elgin. Lunch is available in the American Legion lunchroom before the meeting. Coffee and desserts will be served after the meeting.

Come to the meeting or call Nick at (847) 741-5772.

Henpeck Unit HCE: The next meeting of the Henpeck Unit will be held on Nov. 11 at the home of International Director, Dorothy Murry, on Widmayer Road in Hampshire. The lesson on Belgium will be presented by the hostess with members preparing Belgian dishes for a potluck. Guests are welcome; call (847) 683-3501 for details and directions. For club details, call Peggy Gross at (847) 683-3826 or Mary Ann Harter at (847) 683-3632.

Golden K Kiwanis: The Elgin Golden K Kiwanis will hold its next meeting at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 357 Division St., Elgin. Roland Behling will speak on "World War II." For details, call (847) 741-7176.

Elgin Area Women's Connection: The Elgin Area Women's Connection will meet for lunch from noon to 1:30 p.m., Nov. 12, at Villa Olivia Country Club, Route 20 in Bartlett where the annual Holiday Craft/Bake Sale And Live/Silent Auction will take place. Attendees will enjoy lunch with guest speaker and freelance writer, Debbi Forney, telling her story, "Lost, but Never Alone," a sale of holiday crafts and baked goods, and silent and live auctions of quilts, gift items and baskets. Shopping begins at 11:30 a. m. Cost is $15 inclusive and complimentary child care is available. For reservations and child care, call Jan, (630) 837-2632 or Penni, (847) 524-5112 or e-mail to grandmapacub@comcast.net by Nov. 10.

SHRM: On Thursday, Nov. 13, Stateline Society of Human Resource Management will welcome Wendy Fencl, leader of BlessingWhite's Employee Engagement Practice, who will discuss the elements that can turn succession planning, using real-life examples and practical tips. The meeting will be a luncheon; check the Web site for the meeting time, at the Family Service and Community Mental Health Center, 4100 Veterans Pkwy. in McHenry. Cost to members is $15; nonmembers pay $25, payable by cash or check at the door. Reservations are required no later than Monday, Nov. 10. Visit Web site statelineshrm.org for details or to make your reservation. Seating is limited.

Fox Valley Genealogical Society: The Fox Valley Genealogical Society's November meeting is "General Impressions of the Civil War" presented by Robert Girardi, member of the Salt Creek Civil War Roundtable. The group will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, in the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville. For details, visit Web site rootsweb.com/~ilfvgs/index.htm.

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