Tri-Cities clubs & hobbies
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Cub Scouts: Cub Scout Pack 238 will have its annual Pinewood Derby from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22 at the Eagle Brook Country Club. For details, contact Cubmaster Ken Vedder at (630) 208-6266 or ken@nbse1.com.
American Legion Post 75: The Fox River-Geneva American Legion Post 75 will offer a "Friday Fish Fry" every Friday evening through April 2. A variety of seafood and chicken entrees with a wide selection of side dishes will be available from 5 to 8 p.m. at a cost of $7.50-$9 at the Legion Hall, 22 S. Second St., Geneva. Cocktails, beer, wine and nonalcoholic beverages can be purchased from the cash bar. For information, call (630) 232-2171.
North Aurora Mothers Club: The North Aurora Mothers Club will host its new member open house at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24 in the large meeting room at the Messenger Public Library, 113 Oak St., North Aurora. This informal event is open to anyone who is interested in making a difference in the lives of the children and families in the community by becoming a member of the North Aurora Mothers Club. Attendees can meet current members and learn of the club's philanthropic and social activities. Refreshments will be served. For information, call Dana at (630) 326-9314 or visit northauroramothersclub.org.
Geneva Rotary Club: The Rotary Club of Geneva is a service club whose members include business, professional and community leaders. It meets at 7 a.m. Tuesdays at Mill Race Inn in Geneva. For information, visit genevarotary.org. The Rotary Club has started a new fundraiser called the "Rotary Rock." They will put a rock that weighs about 30 pounds on the ice-covered pond near the Fox River at the Mill Race Inn sometime in mid-February. For $1, guess the day and time that it will fall back through the ice and you win half the pot. The "Rotary rock" is currently at the Citizen Kane restaurant, 330 W. State St. in Geneva, where you can enter your guess. For details, call (630) 745-9000.
Timely Talkers Toastmasters: Timely Talkers Toastmasters Club will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27 at Valley Community Bank Clock Tower Plaza, 75 S. Randall Road, North Aurora. Timely Talkers Toastmasters Club of North Aurora invites all people interested in improving their oral communication and leadership skills to attend the supportive group. For information, call Lynne Noren at (708) 609-4983 or e-mail lynnenoren@dawsonsales.com.
DuPage Woodworkers: The next monthly meeting of the will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27 at St. James the Apostle Church, 480 S. Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn, Park and Fawell boulevards, 22nd Street. Bob Dwyer from Blum, a manufacturer of furniture components and assembly devices for kitchen and furniture construction will present a program "installing drawer slides and cabinet hinges." He also overview other Blum products which "perfect motion in lift systems, drawer systems and hinges."For information, call Bill Hochmuth at (630) 858-4727 or visit dupagewoodworkers.org.
Kane County Genealogical Society: The Kane County Genealogical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28 in the first-floor meeting room of the Geneva History Center, 113 S. Third St., Geneva. The topic will be "Digging in the Dirt: The History and Mysteries of the Will County Poor Farm and Potters' Fields" presented by Gina Wysocki of the University of St. Francis. Through this presentation, researchers will have a greater understanding of the development of early social service systems. In the process of writing her book, Wysocki was able to identify one of several potters' fields in the city of Joliet and, since, it has been recognized as one of the area's earliest cemeteries. In her spare time she operates and directs tour services for those interested in Illinois fossil treasures. For information, call (847) 697-1029 or e-mail kcgsinfo@wideopenwest.com.
Moms Connected: Moms Connected will meet from 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 28 at the west campus of First Baptist Church, 435 Keslinger Road, Geneva. It is a program for mothers of "tweens" and teens. It serves as a ministry to encourage, support and help moms connect with other women in this stage of teenage parenting. The Moms Connected morning includes an informative speaker, enjoyable table discussion, a continental breakfast and informal social time. Rob Rienow will be speaking on the topic "Developing Faith and Character in the Heart of Your Teen." To register, fill out a registration card at the welcome center, call (630) 232-7068, ext. 138 or e-mail jragains@fbcg.com before Tuesday, Jan. 26. Cost is $6 per person at the door. Childcare is available for $4 per child. Children need to be registered and prepaid one week in advance at the east campus to secure a spot. For details, visit fbcg.com.
International Folk Dancing: Fermilab International Folk Dancing will sponsor a workshop with Daniel Sandu, an internationally known teacher of Romanian dance and his special fusion of this with percussive dance and Balkan Roma (gypsy) styles, at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 28, at Kuhn Village Barn on the Fermilab site. A full-time resident of the Netherlands, Sandu is currently on staff at the folk dance house, "Terpsichore," in Amsterdam, where his course "Rhythm, Romania, Roma" ("3R") ranks among their most popular offerings. The public is invited to this workshop and to any of sessions of this dance group, which meets weekly year-round on Thursday evenings at Fermilab. Newcomers are welcome, and you don't need to come with a partner or have any special clothing. There is no charge for weekly dancing, but for this workshop, a donation of $8 adults and $4 teens is suggested. For information about Fermilab international folk dancing, visit www.fnal.gov/orgs/folkdance/, e-mail folkdance@fnal.gov or call (630) 584-0825 or (630) 840-8194.
Zonta Club: Looking for some fellowship and networking opportunities with professional women in your community? The Zonta Club of St. Charles-Geneva-Batavia will meet Tuesday, Feb. 2 at Prairie Landing Golf Club, Route 38 and Kautz Road in West Chicago. It is a local organization of professional women working to improve the status of women in the Tri-City area. Networking will be at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. Dinner costs $25. This month, Diane Pavoris will be the guest speaker. This professional organizer of Getting It Together will give you strategies and suggestions that you can use to reduce clutter in you life. Learn ways to keep your life organized so you can find what you need, when you need it, and eliminate wasted hours trying to find things. Reservations may be called in to Christie Plotzke at (847) 931-2292 no later than Jan. 26. For information about Zonta, contact Bobbie Gerbrecht at bobbie@bobbiegrayson.com or (630) 879-7889.
St. Charles Singles: The St. Charles Singles Club is nonprofit and is celebrating its 33rd year. For details, visit www.stcharlessinglesclub.com or call Larry (630) 340-6647. Singles, age 40 and older, are invited to socialize at breakfast at 8:15 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6 at Randall Pancake House, McDonald and Randall roads, South Elgin. Other breakfasts scheduled for 8:45 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13 at Apple Villa Restaurant, 1961 W. Wilson, Batavia and 8:15 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20 at Randall Pancake House, McDonald and Randall roads, South Elgin. Or enjoy a DJ dances on Mondays, Feb. 8 and 22 at Riverside Receptions, 35 N. River Lane, Geneva. Lessons will be available from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and dancing from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Cost is $8.
Elburn Seniors: Elburn Seniors invites interested people to join the trip to Jumer's Casino, Rock Island on Tuesday, March 2. Price is $35 which includes bus fare and lunch. The group will leave Elburn Jewel-Osco at 8 a.m., returning at approximately 6 p.m. Call (630) 879-7898 for reservations. Reservations and money are due by Feb. 15.
North Aurora Mothers Club: The North Aurora Mothers Club will host its annual fundraiser - The North Aurora Winter Gala - from 6 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, Feb. 20 at the Fox Valley Country Club in North Aurora. It will include hors d'oeuvres, dinner buffet, open bar, raffles and silent auction, with entertainment provided by Music by Design and a special performance by Moves Dance Studio. In addition, there will be a pre-raffle before the gala; tickets are being sold now. The first prize is $1,000; tickets are $10 each and the winner does not need to be present at the gala.
As the club's largest fundraising event, the proceeds from the Winter Gala will go toward supporting the community. Since its inception in 1997, the North Aurora Mothers Club has dispersed more than $150,000 toward programs benefiting local children and their families as well as the police department, fire department, library and community outreach programs.
North Aurora Mothers Club is currently seeking contributions from individuals and business for the Winter Gala. Those interested in helping make a difference in the community can make a donation or to attend the event and purchase tickets in advance, visit northauroramothersclub.org. Tickets are $50 per person only while supplies last.
Mothers of Twins and Triplets Club: Looking for a way to save money on your children's clothing this spring? Be sure to check out the Tri-Cities Mothers of Twins and Triplets Club spring resale on Saturday, March 13. The resale features gently used spring clothing for boys and girls, from infant through preteen. Other gently used items for sale include shoes, holiday outfits, dress-up, toys, videos, outdoor equipment, bikes, strollers, baby furniture, maternity clothing, books and other items for babies or children. Beverages and home baked goods will be available for purchase at the sale as well. The resale is a great way to find bargains on gently used children's items and typically attracts hundreds of shoppers. It also provides a way for club members to sell some of the items their children no longer use or have outgrown. The sale runs from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on March 13 at Mooseheart Fieldhouse, located on Route 31 and Mooseheart Road between Batavia and North Aurora. Admission to the sale is $1 and items with yellow tickets will sell for half price from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shoppers are encouraged to come early and bring laundry baskets for their shopping convenience. No backpacks, bags or closed containers are permitted at the sale.
A portion of the proceeds from the sale is given back to the club to cover club expenses and, in part, to support club events such as a breakfast with Santa and a summer picnic. Money also has been donated to various groups, including a homeless shelter, or to aid families in need.
For information about the club or the spring resale, visit tcmottc.org or call (630) 375-7511.
Pottawatomie Garden Club: "Beyond the Garden Gate" is the theme of the 2010 biennial Pottawatomie Garden Walk from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 10. Five homes are featured. For the first time in 15 years, a garden boutique will be in one of the gardens. Another garden will have refreshments. Tickets will be available in April on the club's Web site, pottagardenclub.org, from club members and sites in St. Charles.