Events for adults that are largely social, such as singles events, reunions, game nights, wine tastings and adult open gym nights. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date. July 7 Drop-in Scrabble: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tu...

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. Pre...

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. Send items to nbrcalendar@...

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...

Events that raise money for some type of charity, including galas, golf outings, rummage sales, shopping events, fashion shows, picnics and sport nights. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date. July 3 Maryville/IP...

Events for adults that are largely social, such as singles events, reunions, game nights, wine tastings and adult open gym nights. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date. June 30 Knitters' Night Out: 7 p.m. Tuesda...

Four Northwest suburban park districts - Arlington Heights, Bartlett, Buffalo Grove and Hoffman Estates - are among the 2009 finalists for a National Gold Medal award for excellence in park and recreation management. The annual awards are sponsored ...

Two Lake County park districts - Vernon Hills and Buffalo Grove - are among the 2009 finalists for a National Gold Medal award for excellence in park and recreation management. The annual awards are sponsored by the American Academy for Park and Rec...