Events related to books and events that enrich your mind, such as lectures, classes, book signings, book club events, writers' group events, forums and discussions. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date. Children's bo...

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. Oct. 26 New Beginnings: Meets 7:30 p.m. Mo...

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. Pum...

Craft shows, bazaars, rummage sales, farmers markets. Deadline is two weeks before event date. Oct. 23 Cedar Village Craft and Bake Sale: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23 and Saturday, Oct. 24, 320 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. Arts and craf...

News about club meetings and events. Deadline is two weeks before event date. NW Suburban Guild of Children's Memorial: Meets once a month, September-May, at the home of a member. If interested in joining call, rosalie, (847) 991-9117 or e-mail...

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...

Deadline for submissions is noon Monday. New pastor: Peter A. Hellstedt was installed as the pastor at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA), 930 W. Higgins Road, Schaumburg. A native of La Grange Park, Hellstedt comes to Prince of Peace after...

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. Whe...

Northwest suburban school officials say the property taxes they'll get this fall and next spring may be the last healthy tax receipts for some time. School officials are looking past the current 4.1 percent Consumer Price Index to next year, when t...

Events that raise money for some type of charity, including galas, golf outings, rummage sales, shopping events, fashion shows, picnics and sport nights. Deadline is two weeks before event date. Golden Jubilee raffle: Queen of the Rosary Parish...