Lake Co. 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.
Feb. 17Game On: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, Mundelein Park District's Regent Center, 1200 Regent Drive, Mundelein. Play cards, mah-jongg, Scrabble, or bring a game. Wii and the computer lab also available. Cost is $1 for Regent Center members, $2 for nonmembers. To register, call (847) 566-4790 or visit mundeleinparks.org.Meditation with Om Johari: 12:15-1:15 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 17 and 24, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn relaxation techniques and breathing tips. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.Feb. 18Love Songs from Around the World: 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Vocalist Shirlee Todd and pianist Gail Mangurten will present famous love songs in Italian, Hebrew, Russian and more. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.Creating Your Family Legacy: 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Through the use of examples of famous individuals and others, learn the process of compiling a family's history. Register at (847) 356-7711 or lvdl.org.Feb. 20Oscar Countdown Film Festival: Noon Saturdays, Feb. 20 and 27 and March 6, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. For adults and teens. See some of this year's Oscar nominated films. Chance to vote and receive prizes. For information or to register, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.Feb. 21Travel to Italy: 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 21, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Enjoy "Northern Italy, Part II" with Ralph Danielsen in the Sunday Sojourns armchair travel series. Reservations required for the free program. Call (847) 244-5150 or visit wnpl.info.Feb. 23Super-Couponing Swap: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Trade coupons, spend time with other coupon lovers and share stories of great deals. (847) 459-4100 or www.indiantrailslibrary.org.Knitters' Night Out: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. For ages 18 and up; work on knitting or crochet projects at the library. No registration necessary. Call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.Feb. 24Wednesday Night Blockbuster: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. "Public Enemies," starring Johnny Depp and Christian Bale, will be shown on the big screen. Registration is not required. Call (847) 918-3206 or visit fremontlibrary.org.Super-Couponing: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Learn to maximize grocery savings. For information or to register, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.Meditation with Om Johari: 12:15-1:15 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn relaxation techniques and breathing tips. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.Feb. 27Oscar Countdown Film Festival: Noon Saturdays, Feb. 27 and March 6, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. For adults and teens. See some of this year's Oscar nominated films. Chance to vote and receive prizes. For information or to register, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.March 2The Marriage of Figaro: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 2, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. A volunteer from the Chicago Lyric Opera will describe the opera "The Marriage of Figaro" with music and words. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.March 6Oscar Countdown Film Festival: Noon Saturday, March 6, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. For adults and teens. Last session of a film festival dedicated to this year's Oscar nominated films. Chance to vote and receive prizes. For information or to register, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.March 9Knitters' Night Out: 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. For ages 18 and up; work on knitting or crochet projects at the library. No registration necessary. Call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.The Art of Artemisia Gentileschi: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Multimedia presentation combining original music, narration and video of post-renaissance artist Artemisia Gentileschi and her paintings. To sign up for this free event, call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.March 12International Film Festival: 7 p.m. one Friday a month, College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St. Grayslake, Room A162. Free presentations of films from around the world. The remaining films in the series are "Let the Right One In" on March 12 and "Sin Nombre/Without Name" on April 23. The films are subtitled when necessary and, have adult content not suitable for children. For details, contact Chris Cooling, at (847) 543-2623 or ccooling@clcillinois.edu.March 14Russian Jeopardy Club: 12:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, March 14, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Play the famous intellectual team game in Russian. You don't have to be an expert to join. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.April 23International Film Festival: 7 p.m. April 23, College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St. Grayslake, Room A162. Free presentations of films from around the world. The final film in the series is "Sin Nombre/Without Name." The films are subtitled when necessary and, have adult content not suitable for children. For details, contact Chris Cooling, at (847) 543-2623 or ccooling@clcillinois.edu.OngoingLake County Parents Without Partners: Chapter 247 would like to invite single, divorced or widowed parents, with a living child or children, to join its organization. February activities include skiing, chili cook-off, auto show. To learn more, (847) 817-5687 or e-mail info@pwplakecounty.org.Friday Friends: The second Friday of the month, at members' homes. Friday Friends has been organized within The Kirk of the Lakes Presbyterian Church in Mundelein for the purpose of fun and fellowship. For details, call (847) 949-8670.Nehara Hadassah Couples Bowling League: 8 p.m. on the fourth Saturday of every month beginning in August at Lakeside Lanes, 900 S. Lake, Mundelein. This league goes from August to May with a $25 payment every month per couple. For more information or to reserve a spot contact the Hadassah North Shore office at (847) 205-1900 or email: northshore@hadassah.org.Adventures of Fun Friends Social Club: Club hosts theme parties, walks, hikes, dining out, board games, cooking classes, volunteer projects, and more. For information, visit meetup.com/AdventuresofFunFriends.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.Lake County Scrabble Club: 6:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month , Panera Bread, 6557 Grand Ave., Gurnee. All levels of play are welcome. For information, call Maria, at (847) 951-6620 or visit meetup.com/lakecountyscrabble. Jewish Social Singles: Group meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Sundays of each month. Brunswick Zone, Behind Deerbrook Mall, 10 S. Waukegan Road, Deerfield. Group is open to all Chicago-area singles, ages 21-plus. Social bowling league prices are $20 for members; $25 for non-league members. (847) 757-1299 or (847) 331-1066.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, visittoastmasterslonggrovelakezurich.com.Reunions:bull; Elmwood Park High School Class of 1960: Reunion planned for Sept. 24 and 25, 2010, Sheraton Gateway suites, Chicago O'Hare. Contact Herb Hellstrom, (815) 344-9042 or cardood@comcast.net.