Events specifically for children or teens as well as those for, including classes, park and library programs, music, dances, family fitness events, battles of the bands. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date. Pr...

News about club meetings and events. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date. Aug. 7 Northwest Suburban Astronomers: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, Hoffman Estates Park District Community Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, H...

News about club meetings and events for people who share hobbies. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date. Aug. 7 Sleepover at the Museum: 5:45 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7 to 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, Lake County Discovery ...

Events that involve pets, animals and plants, such as pet washes, adoption days, nature walks, microchipping, nature photography exhibits, nature tours, bird walks, calls for volunteers for nature-related work days, etc. Send items to nbrcalenda...

Events that focus on physical and mental health, well-being and fitness, including runs, walks, exercise events, classes, health screenings, mental health screenings and support information, support groups starting up, etc. Send items to nbrcale...

Tryouts and clinics for community sports groups, plus sporting events and tournaments, skate competitions, public appearances by sports stars in the area, autograph signings, sports conventions, etc. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two...

Buffalo Grove • Someone spray painted graffiti on the foundation of a building and an electrical utility box between June 15 and Aug. 3 in the 700 block of Hastings Lane. The building owner was notified to remove the graffiti. • A resident she lost ...

Events that help those in the business world network with each other, such as political meetings, chamber events, business outings and job fairs. Deadline is two weeks before event date. Aug. 5 Rolling Meadows Chamber 2009 golf event: 7 a.m. Rolling...

Events for adults that are largely social, such as singles events, reunions, game nights, wine tastings and adult open gym nights. Deadline is two weeks before event date. Aug. 4 Knitter's Night Out: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4 and 18 and Sept. 1, 15 and...