Clubs and hobbies
News about club meetings and events. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.
March 7
Puzzle Exchange: 2-3 p.m. Saturday, March 7, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Adults and children can bring puzzles to exchange for new ones. No missing pieces. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Chess Gone Crazy: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, March 7, Cook Park Library, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave. Libertyville. Try new and different chess like Chinese Chess, Stealth Chess and Star Wars Chess along with the classic game. All levels of players, including adults, are welcome. For information or to register, call (847) 362-2330 or visit cooklib.org.
Anime Club: 1-4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 7, Round Lake Area Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. Anime club for teens. Call (847) 546-7060 or visit rlalibrary.org.
March 9
Chess Club: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, March 9 and 23, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Play against other players. Prior knowledge of chess is required. All ages are welcome. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
March 10
Long Grove Lake Zurich Toastmasters: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, Ela Township Meeting Hall, 95 E. Main St., Lake Zurich. Club meets to improve speaking skills. All are welcome. For information, call Chad, at (847) 902-6586 or visit toastmasterslonggrovelakezurich.com.
March 16
Genealogy Interest Group: 3-5 p.m. Mondays, March 16 and April 20, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Check eapl.org for specific monthly topics. No registration for this program is required. For information, call librarian Carol Bartlett, at (847) 438-3433, ext. 215, or stop by the library's Information Desk.
March 18
ShutterBugs Photo Club: 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays, March 18; April 15; May 20 Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. The ShutterBugs of Volo Bog's meetings include how-to workshops, guest speakers and member competitions. Nonmembers are invited to attend but membership is required to compete. No reservations needed. For information, call (815) 344-1294.
March 19
Friends of the LVDL: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 19, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. The Friends of Lake Villa District Library will meet at in the conference room. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
March 21
Shoreline Dance Club: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 21, Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. Couples can review basic Cha-Cha steps and learn new ones. Lessons are followed by an evening of social dancing. Admission per couple is $20 for members and $25 for guests. Adults of all ages and dancing abilities welcome. Call Jan, at (847) 816-7602, or Diane, at (847) 566-2177 or visit ballroomchicago.com/shoreline.htm.
March 22
Russian Jeopardy Club: 12:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, March 22, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Play the intellectual team game in the Russian language. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
March 23
Chess Club: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, March 23, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Play against other players. Prior knowledge of chess is required. All ages are welcome. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
March 29
Chess For All Ages: 1:30-4 p.m. Sunday, March 29, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Play a friendly game of chess or learn from others how to play the game. No prior knowledge of chess is required. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
April 15
ShutterBugs Photo Club: 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays, April 15; May 20 Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. The ShutterBugs of Volo Bog's meetings include how-to workshops, guest speakers and member competitions. Nonmembers are invited to attend but membership is required to compete. No reservations needed. For information, call (815) 344-1294.
April 20
Genealogy Interest Group: 3-5 p.m. Monday, April 20, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Check eapl.org for specific monthly topics. No registration for this program is required. For information, call librarian Carol Bartlett, at (847) 438-3433, ext. 215, or stop by the library's Information Desk.
May 20
ShutterBugs Photo Club: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, May 20 Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. The ShutterBugs of Volo Bog's meetings include how-to workshops, guest speakers and member competitions. Nonmembers are invited to attend but membership is required to compete. No reservations needed. For information, call (815) 344-1294.
Ongoing
Lake County Radio Control Club: 9 p.m. to midnight, Fridays, Field House Sports & Fitness Center 800 N Baldwin Ave, Waukegan. During winter, the club flies model airplanes, helicopters and other radio controlled devices in the 40,000 square foot indoor venue. The fee for flying on Fridays is $10 per person and you and an Academy of Model Aeronautics card from the club is necessary. Indoor flying will take place through the end of March and possibly longer depending on the weather. For information, contact Dave Taylor, at (847) 651-6135 or dmtaylor3915@comcast.net or visit lakecountyrcclub.org .
Knit or crochet for babies: The Waukegan Area Branch of American Association of University Women is looking for people to knit or crochet baby hats for babies born at Vista Medical Center East. Call (847) 244-7926.
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.
Island Lake Seniors: 12:30 p.m., the second Tuesday of each month, village hall, 3720 Greenleaf, Island Lake. Monthly meeting.
Senior Men's Club: 8:45 a.m. every Tuesday at Patty Turner Senior Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield. For details, call (847) 940-4010.
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
Anime Club: 4-6 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Teens in sixth through 12th grade can enjoy a new Anime movie or series and Japanese snacks. The next series to be featured will be "Trigun." Registration is required. For information, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Jewish Couples Club: Club holds a social event on the first Saturday of each month. 7 p.m., call for location. Jewish Couples Club in the Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights area for new couples in their 50s and 60s wishing to develop new friendships. For details, call (847) 541-4485.
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.
Wauconda Snowmobile Club: 8 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month October through March at Wauconda Bowl, 381 W. Liberty St., Wauconda. Newcomers are welcome. The club plans trips, teaches snowmobile safety and is active with dealers and legislators. For information, call (847) 526-3392.
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.