Lake Co. club briefs
Eli Skinner Chapter NSDAR: 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. Sarah Scaravalle, bank manager and assistant vice president, Harris Bank Arlington Heights, presents, "Women and Identity Theft in Today's World." Refreshments served. Darlene, (847) 359-0839 or Amy, (847) 726-1778. DAR.org.
American Society for Quality: 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, New China Buffet 1161 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Continuing a series of monthly meetings to study and discuss ISO standards. The meeting is free. The cost to take part in the buffet is $5. The public is invited. For information, e-mail Dave Taylor, at kolimat@yahoo.com.
Create Cool Costumes: 4-5:45 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Teens in grades 6 and up can join cosplay (costume role-play) experts from Red Star Designs to learn how to create Halloween or cosplay costumes from scratch. Registration required; Call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.
Libertyville High School Homecoming Reunion: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 3, Brainerd Building, 416 West Park Ave., Libertyville. Libertyville High School alumni and friends are invited to an All-Class Homecoming Reunion/Open House, to tour the grounds of the former high school building and enjoy refreshments and a continental breakfast.
MOMSV Town Hall Meeting: 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, 203 E. Lake Shore Drive, Round Lake Park. State Senator Michael Bond and State Representative Sandy Cole will meet with area residents to discuss the proposed legislation for Jasmine's Law. Seating is limited. To reserve a seat, contact Denise Rotheimer, founder of Mothers On a Mission to Stop Violence, at (847) 406-8566.
Lyric Opera chapters: 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, Mission Hills Country Club, 1677 Mission Hills Road, Northbrook. Highland Park/Deerfield and Northwest Suburban chapters of Lyric Opera of Chicago meet for a talk by noted opera scholar Patrick V. Casali on the differenced between Berlioz' "The Damnation of Faust" and Gounod's "Faust." Luncheon served. $45. Jerry, (847) 821-1267 or Murray, (847) 352-8876.
Chess for All Ages: 1:30-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn to play chess or just sit down for a game. No prior knowledge of chess required; instruction is given during the first 30 minutes of the program. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Cemetery Walk: 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, Grayslake Cemetery, at the northeast corner of Lake Street and Belvidere Road, Grayslake. The Grayslake Historical Society's annual Living History Tour of the Grayslake Cemetery will highlight six individuals as they relate their personal lives to the history of Grayslake. No fee, but donations are appreciated. For information, call (847) 223-7663.
Lyric Opera: 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, Barrington Hills. International soprano Kimberly Jones, accompanied by renown Mongolian pianist Maralgua Darjaa, performs. Wine and hors d'oeuvres follow the program. Lyric Opera members, $60; $75 for guests. Reservations, (847) 304-0422 or margitvogel@comcast.net.
Hawthorn Woods Women's Club: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, Village Barn, 2 Lagoon Road, Hawthorn Woods. Annual Love Fund Auction to benefit Love Fund charities, Lake Country shelters for women and children in crisis. hwwc.info. To donate auction items, call Marla, (847) 550-0755 or (847) 334-0755.
Northwest Suburban Needlearts Guild: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, Gloria Dei Church, 1133 Pfingston Road, Northbrook. Laura Cater Woods, acclaimed fiber and mixed media artist, will present, "The Elements: Earth, Air, Fire and Water." Guests welcome. Needleartsguild.com.
Northern Lake County Quilters' Guild: 6:30 p.m. visitation and refreshments, 7 p.m. meeting, first Wednesday of each month, Antioch Township Center, 1625 Deep Lake Road, Lake Villa. Guest fee is $5. For more information, visit www.nlcqg.org or call Carol VanTreeck at (847) 395-3555.
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
Libertyville Junior Woman's Club: 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month (except for July and August), Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St., Libertyville. Open to all women interested in getting involved in the community for volunteer and social activities. For more information, call Suzanne, at (847) 680-4764 or visit www.libertyvillejuniors.org.
DAR essay contest: The Twenty-first Star Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution announce its annual American History Essay Contest. All students, fifth-eighth grade are eligible. The 2009-2010 topic is "The Completion of the First Transcontinental Railroad." Deadline submission is Tuesday, Dec. 1. For guidelines and information, call Nancy Meyer at (847) 824-1150.