Torah Academy open house: Torah Academy, a Jewish day school that is opening this fall in Buffalo Grove, will hold an ice cream social open house for interested parents and their children from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, May 31, in the Educational Wing o...

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. Deadline is two weeks before...

Studying Mandarin Chinese is becoming a national trend, and Arlington Heights School District 25 is increasing its participation. Next year all fourth-graders in the district will receive one hour of Mandarin instruction a week, thanks to a grant pr...

News about club meetings and events. Deadline is two weeks before event date. May 30 Russian Jeopardy: 12:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 30, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Team up to play the famous intellectual...

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. Deadline is two weeks before event date. May 30 H...

To list your club's meetings, e-mail to foxvalley@dailyherald.com, or fax to (847) 608-0849. Mothers & More: Mothers & More of McHenry County is hosting a summer idea exchange from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 28 in the fellowship room at First Congreg...

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, Deadline is two weeks before e...

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. May 26 Knitters' Night Out: 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, Lake Villa District Libra...

Events related to books and events that enrich your mind, such as book signings, book club events, book sales, writers' group events, lectures, speakers, classes, forums and discussions. Deadline is two weeks before event date. For additional detail...

Events specifically for children or teens as well as those for families, 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 d...