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. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before...

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. Aug...

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. Aug. 25 Phoenix Group: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, ...

CHICAGO - Two Asian restaurants with suburban locations are joining with hopes of expanding in the near future. Chicago-based Stir Crazy Restaurants, with locations in Schaumburg, Oakbrook, Warrenville and Northbrook, and FlatTop Grill, with locatio...

Teen summit, symposium: Second Baptist church, 1280 Summit St. in Elgin, will host "Let's Talk: Let Your Voice Be Heard! The Teen Summit" from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22. It is designed to allow youth ages 12-18 to share in a discussion on s...

Craft shows, bazaars, rummage sales, farmers markets. Deadline is two weeks before event date. Aug. 21 Gurnee Park District Farmer's Market: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays through Oct. 16, Esper Petersen Park, at Grand Avenue and Kilbourne Road, Gurn...

Deadline for submissions is noon Monday. Due to space limitations, not all "Your Faith" items are listed here. To submit items, send them to faith@dailyherald.com. Synagogue membership: Congregation Beth Judea (Conservative), Route 83 and Hillt...

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 be...

News about club meetings and events. Deadline is two weeks before event date. Aug. 21 York Radio Club: 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, Elmhurst Fire Department Training Facility, 910 N. Addison Ave., Elmhurst. For information, yorkradioclub.com Aug. 22...

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. Deadline is two weeks...