Networking

Events that help those in the business world network with each other, such as political meetings, chamber events, business outings and job fairs. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.

Jan. 14

Internet for Beginners: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave. An instructive lesson on basic Internet searching. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Intermediate Word: 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, Career Resource Center Grove Cultural Campus, 40 E. Old Mill Road, Suite 105, Lake Forest. Expand knowledge of this word processing application through a hands-on group. Knowledge of Windows and the basics of Word are necessary. Registration required; for CRC clients only. There is a $10 fee. Call (847) 295-5626, e-mail info@careerresourcecenter.org or visit www.careerresourcecenter.org.

Preschool Information Night: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Meet representatives of local preschools and day care providers who will participate in this year's open house. Registration is not required. Day care providers or preschools that would like to participate can call (847) 438-3840. For information, call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.

Parent meeting: 7-9:15 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, Libertyville High School, 708 W. Park Avenue, Libertyville. A multi-district parent meeting on "Sex, Drugs, Blogs..." created by social workers and others from local school districts and police departments for the parents of middle and high school students. For information, e-mail langelundj@hawthorn73.org.

Jan. 15

Job Transition Presentation: 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, Career Resource Center Grove Cultural Campus, 40 E. Old Mill Road, Suite 105, Lake Forest. This interactive presentation will discuss tips and strategies for presenting a positive image to prospective employers during a job transition. Call (847) 295-5626, e-mail info@careerresourcecenter.org or visit www.careerresourcecenter.org.

Friends of LVDL: 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 15, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. The Friends of Lake Villa District Library will meet in the Conference Room. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Manage Your Career: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15; 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14; or 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12. Grayslake Park District Rec Center, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. The course is intended to help participants develop insight into which career direction to pursue and develop a -formulated career plan. For adults ages 16 and up. Cost is $26 for Grayslake residents, $33 for nonresidents. For information and to register, call (847) 223-7529.

Investing for Retirement: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, Seidenberg Investment Group, 229 Center St., Grayslake. The class is intended to help participants develop and implement a strategy for investing toward retirement. Ages 18 and up. Cost is $8 for Grayslake residents, $10 for nonresidents. For information and to register, call (847) 223-7529.

District 127 Facilities and Finance Committee: 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, District 127 Office, Room 1530, at Grayslake Community Central High School, 400 N. Lake St., Grayslake. Grayslake Community High School District 127 Facilities and Finance Committee meeting. For information, call (847) 986-3400.

Jan. 17

Historical Society meeting: 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, Grant Hall Museum, 411 Washington St., Ingleside. The Fox Lake-Grant Township Area Historical Society will meet, with the topic "Chamber of Commerce Centennial." All who attend are encouraged to bring items and photos about the businesses of the area. For information, call (847) 587-0544.

Jan. 19

Writer's Group: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Connect with other writers to get ideas and critique work. Pick up copies of writings submitted for the next meeting at the Adult Reference Desk. No registration required. Contact the library in person, at (847) 223-5313 or at grayslake.info.

Jan. 20

District 37 Technology Team: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, Gavin Central School, 36414 N. Ridge Ave., Ingleside. Technology Team members will share networking information; discuss how to use existing technology better; and learn about educational technologies. For information, visit gavin37.org.

Saving and Investing in Turbulent Times: 1:30 p.m. or 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, University of Illinois Extension, 100 S. Highway 45, Grayslake. A statewide teleconference seminar with campus-based professors and educators to help answer questions regarding what to do with money in today's market. For information, visit web.extension.uiuc.edu/state/calendar.cfm or call (847) 223-8627.

Township Inaugural Ball: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, Village Bar & Grill, 48 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. Watch the inauguration on big screen TVs with the Wheeling and Palatine Township Democrats. $10 entrance fee for hot appetizers and a ticket for door prizes. There will also be a poetry slam. Attendees are invited to wear Obama gear and pins and bring a favorite campaign photo to build a 2008 Campaign Bulletin board. RSVP to wheelingtownshipdems@yahoo.com.

Jan. 21

Job Search Round-Table: 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, Career Resource Center Grove Cultural Campus, 40 E. Old Mill Road, Suite 105, Lake Forest. Discuss effective job search strategies in an informal group session. CRC clients only. Call (847) 295-5626, e-mail info@careerresourcecenter.org or visit www.careerresourcecenter.org.

Leading with Emotional Intelligence: 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Participants will learn how to use "Emotional Intelligence" to enhance leadership abilities. The is $30 per person, which includes participant guide, lunch and beverage. To register, call (847) 543-2615.

eBay Advanced Selling Features: Noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Learn about eBay's advanced features and new services. Registration is required and is limited to Ela Library patrons and Lake Zurich Area Chamber of Commerce members. A free lunch will be provided. To register, call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.

Jan. 22

SEDOL meetings: Executive board meeting: 9:30 a.m. Thursday, January 22, SEDOL Office boardroom, 18160 W. Gages Lake Road, Gages Lake. Governing board meeting: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, Laremont School gymnasium, 18182 Gages Lake Road, Gages Lake. To confirm, call (847) 548-8470, ext. 218.

How To Answer Behavioral Based Questions: 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, Career Resource Center Grove Cultural Campus, 40 E. Old Mill Road, Suite 105, Lake Forest. Interactive session to prepare for answering questions during job interviews. Call (847) 295-5626, e-mail info@careerresourcecenter.org or visit www.careerresourcecenter.org.

Jan. 27

Job Search Round-Table: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, Career Resource Center Grove Cultural Campus, 40 E. Old Mill Road, Suite 105, Lake Forest. Discuss effective job search strategies in an informal group session. Call (847) 295-5626, e-mail info@careerresourcecenter.org or visit www.careerresourcecenter.org.

Feb. 6

Overview of Project Management: 8 a.m. to noon on Friday, Feb. 6, College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. "Overview of Project Management: Why Does It Matter?" is designed to help participants understand what project management is and how it can benefit an organization. The cost is $79 per person, which includes course materials and a continental breakfast. To register, call (847) 543-2615.

Feb. 11

Coaching for Performance: 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, College of Lake County Southlake Campus, 1120 S. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills. Participants will learn how to improve employee performance through coaching. The is $30 per person, which includes participant guide, lunch and beverage. To register, call (847) 543-2615.

Feb. 14

Manage Your Career: 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14; or 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12. Grayslake Park District Rec Center, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. The course is intended to help participants develop insight into which career direction to pursue and develop a -formulated career plan. For adults ages 16 and up. Cost is $26 for Grayslake residents, $33 for nonresidents. For information and to register, call (847) 223-7529.

Ongoing

Census testing for jobs: Nonsupervisory testing for United States 2010 Census jobs will be held at the following times:

• 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 15, 22 and 29, IDES - Job Center, 800 Lancer Lane, Grayslake.

• 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, Antioch Village Hall, 874 Main St., Antioch.

• 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Fridays, Jan. 16, 23 and 30, Waukegan City Hall, 100 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Waukegan.

• 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich.

• 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, and Friday, Jan. 30, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa.

• 9:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19; 1:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26; and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, Gurnee Fire Department, 6581 Dada Drive, Gurnee.

• 2:30 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 19 and 26, Lake County Job Center, 1 N. Genesee St., Waukegan.

• 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 20 and 27, Wauconda Citizens Activity Center, 100 N. Main St., Wauconda.

• 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, and Thursday, Jan. 29, Ela Township Community Center, Foglia YMCA, 1025 Old McHenry Road, Lake Zurich.

• 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21 and in Spanish Wednesdays, Jan. 7, 21 and 28 Waukegan Public Library, 128 N. County St., Waukegan.

• 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, Laschen Center, 294 Evergreen Drive, Vernon Hills.

• Noon Tuesday, Jan. 27, Vernon Area Public Library, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire.

Supervisory testing will be held at noon Tuesday, Jan. 20, at the Vernon Area Public Library, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire; and Friday, Jan. 30, at the Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa.

For information, visit www.census.gov/2010census.

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. 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.

Lake Zurich Rotary Club: 12:15 p.m. Fridays, Gino's East 557 W. Main Street Lake Zurich. For information visit www.lakezurichrotary.org.

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.