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Around town for July 10-17

• Alcoholic's Anonymous meetings. Several meetings throughout Lake County on a daily basis. Call 847-362-1811 or visit www.district10nia.org for meeting information.

• Domestic Violence Victim support groups. Several held throughout Lake County. Call A Safe Place at 847-249-4450; TTY at 847-249-6557; or visit www.asafeplaceforhelp.org.

Antioch

• 13th Annual Garden Gazing Walk. 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Friday, July 18 and 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, July 19. Six gardens will be viewed. Tickets are $25 for Friday, which includes lunch from 1-3 p.m. at Elements Restaurant, and $18 for Saturday, gazing only. For more information, call Kevin at 847-395-7019 or visit antiochgardenclub.org.

• Antioch Planning and Zoning Board meeting. 7:30 p.m., second Thursdays. Municipal Building, 874 Main St. Call 847-395-1000 to confirm.

• Antioch Park Board meeting. 7 p.m., third Wednesdays. Municipal Building, 874 Main St. For more information, call 847-395-1000.

• Antioch Community High School Board meeting. 7:30 p.m., third Thursdays.

• Bingo. 12:45 p.m., Mondays. The Senior Center. Call 847-395-0139 for details.

• Bingo. 6:45 p.m., Tuesdays. Antioch VFW. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Call 847-395-5393 for more information.

• Pinochle. 12:30 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays. The Senior Center. Call 847-395-0139 for details.

• Lake County Community Health Partnership Immunization Clinic. 4-6 p.m., third Wednesdays. VFW Post 4551, 75 North Ave. $10/shot. Call 847-377-8470 for details.

• Take Off Pounds Sensibly meeting. 6 p.m., Wednesdays, weigh-in, 7 p.m. meeting. The Senior Center, 817 Holbek Drive. Call Dorothy at 847-395-7407 or Betty at 847-838-3907 for more information.

• Kiwanis Club of Antioch meeting. Noon, Tuesdays. Petrucci's Italian Market & Cafe, 311 Depot St. The public is welcome to join and share experience, knowledge and service project ideas. Contact Melissa at 847-489-8044, e-mail at mjrigoni@hotmail.com, or Larry Mondie at 847-650-9530, e-mail at brscoops@aol.com for more information.

• Antioch Township Republican Club meeting. 7 p.m., third Wednesdays. Antioch Township offices. Call Brent Bluthardt at 847-838-0212 for more information.

• Lakes Area Community Band rehearsal. 7-9 p.m., Mondays. Antioch Community High School band room. Area musicians high school age and older are welcome to join. No auditions. Call Debbie Davis at 847-395-0272 to learn more.

• Open gym. 7-9 p.m., Sundays. Antioch Community High School. $2. Adults only.

Barrington

• Grandparents Who Are Raising Their Grandchildren support group meeting. 10-11:30 a.m., Thursdays. Call Stephanie Loda at 847-432-4981 for details.

Crystal Lake

• "Red Hot Rumba" Fox Valley Chapter of USA Dance dance. 7-11 p.m., Saturday, July 12. Sage Gallery, Lakeside Legacy Arts Park, 401 Country Club Road. There will be free snacks, prizes and suprises. A variety of ballroom dance music will be played by DJ Dr. Rod. The dress code is dressy casual, no gym shoes or blue jeans. Admission is $8 per person for members and $12 per person for non-members. For more information, call 847-639-8699.

• Crystal Lake Toastmasters Club meeting. 8-10 a.m., first and third Saturdays. Amcore Bank Building, Route. 14 and Pingree Road. Develop your presentation and leadership skills. For information, call Steve at 847-526-1525 or visit http://user.mc.net/~toast1.

Fox Lake

• Fox Lake Public Works Department meeting. 6 p.m., second Mondays. Council Chambers, 66 Thillen Drive. Visit www.foxlake.org or call 847-587-2151 for details.

• Bingo. 6:45 p.m., Thursdays. American Legion Auxiliary Post 703, 703 N. Route. 12. Call 847-587-2323 for information.

• Bingo. 1 p.m., Sundays. American Legion Auxiliary Post 703, 703 N. Route 12. Call 847-587-2323 for information.

• Bingo. 7 p.m., Saturdays. Fox Lake Volunteer Fire Department, 114 Washington St.

• Take Off Pounds Sensibly support group meeting. 6:15 p.m., Tuesdays. Fox Lake Community Center, South St. Call Jan at 847-587-2727 for information.

• Lakeland Cardinals Coach and Football/Cheerleading Parents meeting. 7:30 p.m., third Wednesdays at Harris Bank, 1310 Route 12. For more information, call  Dennis Whiton at 847-587-0070 or visit www.lakelandcardinals.com.

Grayslake

• "Dave Engle and Ed Hinkley: Landscape and Memory" Art Exhibit. July 11-Aug. 15. College of Lake County, Robert T. Wright Community Gallery of Art, 19351 W. Washington St. For more information, call 847-543-2240 or visit http://gallery.clcillinois.edu.

• Antique Market. 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday, July 13. Lake County Fairgrounds, Routes 45 and 120. For more information, call 715-526-9769 or visit www.zurkopromotions.com.

• Education Fair. 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, July 15. University Center of Lake County, 1200 University Center Dr. Representatives of the Center's 18 members will be available to answer questions about the programs offered. For more information, call 847-665-4000 or visit www.ucenter.org.

• Farmers Market. 3-7 p.m., Wednesday, July 16. Centennial Park, Slusser and Center Streets, downtown. For more information, call 847-289-7138 or visit www.grayslakefarmersmarket.com.

• Grayslake Community Park District Board meeting. 7 p.m., Wednesday, July 16. Park District Administrative Office, 240 Commerce Dr. For more information, call 847-223-7529.

• Community High School District 127 Board meeting. 7 p.m., Thursday, July 17. Grayslake Central High School, 400 N. Lake St. For more information, call 847-986-3400.

• Car wash. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Friday, July 18. College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St. A $5 or more donation will benefit the CLC Veterans Memorial Task Force and the Army's Illinois Group.  For more information, call Wayne Maczko at 847-224-6013 or visit www.clcillinois.edu/vets.

• "Little Shop of Horrors." 7:30 p.m., July 18-19 and 24-26, and 2 p.m., July 20 and 27. College of Lake County, Studio Theatre, 19351 W. Washington St. Tickets are $16 for the public, $13 for CLC students, staff and seniors. For tickets, call 847-543-2300, visit www.clcillinois.edu/tickets, or in person at the James Lumber Center.

• Grayslake Village Board and Committee of the Whole meeting. 7 p.m., first and third Tuesdays. Village Hall, 10 S. Seymour Ave. Call 847-223-4821 for details.

• Grayslake Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals meetings. 7 p.m., second Mondays. Village Hall, 10 S. Seymour Ave. For details, call 847-223-4821.

• Grayslake Environmental Protection and Open Space Commission meeting. 7 p.m., as needed. Village Hall, 10 S. Seymour Ave. Call 847-223-4821 for more information.

• Grayslake Community Park District meeting. 7 p.m., third Wednesdays. Park District Building, 151 Hawley St.

• American Business Women's Association meeting. 6 p.m., second Thursdays. Community room of State Bank of the Lakes, 50 Commerce Drive.

• Grayslake Exchange Club meeting. Noon-1 p.m., Thursdays. Whitney Street Restaurant, 30 N. Whitney St. Call Cynthia Lee at 847-223-5222 for more information.

• Business Network International meeting. 7:15 a.m., Thursdays. University Center of Lake County, 1200 University Center Drive. BNI, a coalition of businesses, has one person per occupation. Members share referrals. Call Cathy Donohoe at 847-543-1537 for details.

• Overeaters Anonymous meeting. 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays. St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 31 Park Ave. For information, call the hotline at 708-346-0000.

• Take Off Pounds Sensibly meeting. 9:30 a.m., Thursdays. Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church, 285 E. Washington St. Call Dee Trudeau at 847-546-5176 to learn more.

• Take Off Pounds Sensibly meeting. 6:15 p.m., Tuesdays. Grayslake YMCA, 1850 E. Belvidere Road (Routes 45 and 120). Call 847-548-7429 to learn more.

• Rotary Club meeting. 11:30 a.m., Mondays. Lake Forest Hospital Outpatient and Acute Care Center, 1475 E. Belvidere Road (Route 120) in Grayslake. To become a member, an individual must live or work in the Grayslake area. Public is welcome. For information, e-mail rotarymari@yahoo.com or call 847-726-9371.

• Kiwanis Club of Grayslake meeting. 7:30 a.m., Wednesdays. Lake Forest Hospital, Atrium Cafe, 1475 E. Belvidere Road. Public is welcome. Contact Andy Anderson at 847-388-3655 for more information.

• Grayslake Junior Woman's Club meeting. 7 p.m., third Thursdays. State Bank of the Lakes, 50 Commerce Drive. The club promotes cultural, educational and civic involvement, and provides community service through charitable and philanthropic donations. For membership information contact Nancy Engdahl at 847-548-5543.

• Stepmoms Offering Support to Stepmoms meeting. 7-9 p.m., Tuesdays in the Grayslake area. Call Tina at 847-543-4768 for details.

• Grayslake Bicycle Club meeting. 7:30 a.m., Saturdays. Grayslake Central High School, 400 N. Lake St.

• Grayslake Municipal Historical Museum. Open 1:30-3:30 p.m., second Sundays; 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Thursdays. 164 Hawley St. Call 847-223-7663 for more information.

• MOMS Club of Grayslake North meeting. 10:15 a.m., third Thursdays. Grayslake Library, 100 Library Lane. Includes all Round Lake areas. Playgroups, daytime activities for kids and moms, monthly speakers. For more information, call Kim at 847-201-7688.

Gurnee

• Gurnee Park District Board meeting. 7 p.m., third Tuesdays. Viking Park meeting room, 4374 Grand Ave.

• Warren Township Board meeting. 7 p.m., second Mondays. Warren Township Center, 17801 Washington St.

• Network Lake County meeting. 8-9 a.m., Thursdays. A business networking group meeting in Gurnee. Call Boyce Buckner at 847-838-0058 to learn more.

• Lake County Chamber of Commerce networkers group meeting. 7:30 a.m., first and third Fridays. In-Laws Restaurant, 720 N. Milwaukee Ave. Call 847-249-3800 for information.

• LeTip Networking Group meeting. 7:01-8:31 a.m., Wednesdays. In-Laws Restaurant, 720 N. Milwaukee Ave. Local business owners promote their businesses and exchange leads. Guests are free. For more information, call Dennis Dean at 847-231-3009.

• Exchange Club of Gurnee meeting. Noon, Tuesdays. In-Laws Restaurant, 720 N. Milwaukee Ave.

• Bingo. 7 p.m., Saturdays. American Legion Hall, 749 Milwaukee Ave.

• Gurnee Kiwanis Club meeting. 7:30-8:30 a.m., Wednesdays. IHOP Restaurant, 5670 Northridge Drive. Call Cathy at 847-263-4966 for details.

• Gurnee Rotary Club meeting. 7:30 a.m., Thursdays. In-Laws Restaurant, 720 N. Milwaukee Ave.

• Daniel Wright Toastmasters Club meeting. 7-9 p.m., first and third Tuesdays. In-Laws Restaurant, 720 Milwaukee Ave. Members meet to develop communication and leadership skills. For more information, call Sam Valenti at 847-722-2828, or visit http://danielwright.freetoasthost.org.

• Viking Park Singers rehearsals. 7:30-9:30 p.m., Tuesdays. Viking Park Dance Hall. Interested singers are welcome.

• Caregivers Support Group meeting. 1:30-3:30 p.m., Wednesdays. Warren Township Senior Center, 17801 W. Washington St. To qualify, you must regularly care for or about a person 60 or older, or be 60 or older and raising a grandchild. For more information, call 847-377-8310.

• MOMS Club of West Gurnee (west of Hunt Club Road.) meeting. 9:45 a.m., third Wednesdays. Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road. Covering west of Hunt Club Road. Call Jen at 847-231-4130 for details.

• MOMS Club of East Gurnee (east of Hunt Club Road.) meeting. 10 a.m., third Tuesdays. Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road. Call Carly at 847-830-3994 for details.

• Singles (ages 55+) Breakfast Group meeting. 8:30 a.m., Saturdays. In-Laws Restaurant, 720 Milwaukee Ave. Call Chuck at 847-362-5458 for details.

• Heather Ridge Conservation Club meeting. 7:30 p.m., third Thursdays. Heather Ridge Community Center.

• Gurnee Garden Club meeting. 7 p.m., third Thursdays. Viking Park, 4374 Old Grand Ave. Guests welcome. Call Hilde at 847-549-0853 for details.

• Lake County Gem and Mineral Society meeting. 7 p.m., third Tuesdays. Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road. For more information, call Rachel Schreiner at 847-973-1808.

Ingleside

• Grant Township Board meeting. 7 p.m., first and third Tuesdays. Administration Center, 26725 W. Molidor Road. Call 847-740-2233 to learn more.

• Fox Lake/Round Lake Area Rotary meeting. Noon, Fridays at Za Za's, 69 Washington.

• Grant Hall Museum. 1-4 p.m., Sundays. Fox Lake-Grant Township Area Historical Society, 411 Washington St. Admission free, donations accepted. For information, call 847-587-0544 or mail P.O. Box 224, Ingleside, IL 60041.

• Take Off Pounds Sensibly support group meeting. 6:15 p.m., Tuesdays. Trinity Lutheran Church basement, 25519 W. Route 134. For more information, call Angie at 847-508-8522 or Sandy at 847-361-3005.

• C.O.O.L. Food Pantry West. Mondays, 1-5 p.m.; Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; fourth Saturdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church, 25519 W. Route 134. Open to any Lake County resident with ID. For more information, call 847-662-1230.

• The Shutterbugs photography club meeting. 7-9 p.m., third Wednesdays. Volo Bog State Natural Area. Ages 16 to adult welcome. Workshops, guest speakers and competitions. Call 815-344-1294 for information.

• Lake County Astronomical Society meeting. 8:30 p.m., third Fridays. Volo Bog State Natural Area. Meeting followed by a 9:30 p.m. viewing period. For information, call 815-344-1294 or visit www.lcas-astronomy.org.

Island Lake

• Island Lake Board of Trustees meeting. 7:30 p.m., second Thursdays. Village Hall, 3720 Greenleaf Ave.

• Island Lake Lake Management Board meeting. 7:30 p.m., third Wednesdays. Village Hall, 3720 Greenleaf Ave.

• Island Lake Zoning Board of Appeals meeting. 7:30 p.m., third Thursdays as needed. Village Hall, 3720 Greenleaf Ave.

• Island Lake Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting. 9:30 a.m., third Wednesdays. Fifth Third Bank, Route 176 and Newport. Call 847-487-4522 for more information.

Johnsburg

• Johnsburg Village Board meeting. 7:30 p.m., first and third Tuesdays. Village Hall, 1515 Channel Beach. Call 815-385-6023 to learn more.

Lake Villa

• Lake Villa District Library Board meeting. 7 p.m., Monday, July 14. 1001 E. Grand Ave. For more information, call 847-356-7711.

• Friends of the Lake Villa District Library meeting. 5:30 p.m., Thursday, July 17. Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E Grand Ave. For more information, call 847-356-7711.

• Weigh to Win meeting. 7-8 p.m., Tuesdays. Calvary Christian Center, Monaville Road. Call 847-356-6181 to learn more.

• La Leche League of Central Lake County meeting. 10 a.m., third Wednesdays. Lake Villa United Methodist Church on Sherwood. No fee or registration required to attend. La Leche League is dedicated to support for women who choose breastfeeding. Children of all ages are welcome. Call any of these group leaders: Karen 847-918-1257, Valerie 847-838-0581 or Chris 847-367-2536.

• Lake Villa Take Off Pounds Sensibly meeting. 4:30 p.m., Wednesdays. Church of the Holy Family, 25291 W. Lehman. Call Debbie at 847-687-5531 for details.

• Chain O'Lakes Model A Ford Club meeting. 7:30 p.m., third Tuesdays. Lake Villa City Park, Fairfield and Grand Avenue.

• Moms4Moms meeting. 9:30 a.m., second Mondays. Lake Villa District Library, 1001 Grand Ave. Children welcome. For more information, call 847-265-4324.

Lake Zurich

• Ela Area Public Library Board meeting. 6 p.m., third Tuesdays. Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail. Visit www.eapl.org for an agenda.

• Home Businesses Networking Group meeting. 7-8:30 p.m., second Thursdays. Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail. Free. Newcomers welcome. Contact Jenny Plohr at 847-438-3433 or visit www.eapl.org for details.

• Lake Zurich Take Off Pounds Sensibly meeting. 5 p.m., Wednesdays. St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 24500 N. Old McHenry Road. Lose weight with group support. Call 847-550-6415 for details.

• The Village Singers rehearsal. 7:30 p.m., Mondays. Good Shepherd Bible Church, 330 S. Old Rand Road. The Village Singers of Lake Zurich are a non-audition, community, mixed choir. Call Jeannine Saltman at 847-726-2011 to learn more.

• Writers' Support Group. 9:30-11 a.m., second Mondays. Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail. This group offers networking opportunities for aspiring writers of all levels. Visit www.eapl.org for meeting topics.

Lakewood

• 9th Cooper Memorial Golf Outing. 8:30 a.m. start, Monday, July 14. Red Tail Golf Course, 7900 Redtail Dr. Tickets are $100 per person. For more information, visit www.leukemia-hope.org/mcgolf.html.

Libertyville

• Gardeners of Central Lake County meeting. 7:30 p.m., Monday, July 14. Evangelical Free Church, 431 W. Austin Ave. A mini plant show and gardening tips will be presented by members. The public is welcome. For information, call Susan at 847-816-8007.

• Libertyville Zoning Board of Appeals meeting. 7 p.m., Monday, July 14. Village Hall, 118 W. Cook Ave. For more information, call 847-918-2028.

• Cook Memorial Public Library Board of Trustees meeting. 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 15. Cook Memorial Library, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave. For more information, call 847-362-2330.

• Business Networking Group meeting. 7:30-8:30 a.m., second and fourth Fridays. Centre Lights Café. Call Dan at 847-803-9904 (8 a.m.-5 p.m.) for more information.

• Bingo. 7 p.m., Wednesdays. Church Hall, 624 Douglas Ave. Call 847-623-2875 for more information.

• Libertyville Take Off Pounds Sensibly meeting. 7 p.m., Mondays. Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St. For more information, call Mary Meskal at 847-548-1075 or Sharon Carew at 847-682-5835.

• "A Way Out" meeting. 7 p.m., Fridays. St. Lawrence Episcopal Church, 125 W. Church St. An Alcoholics Anonymous group for gays, lesbians and straights. Call or e-mail Linda West at 847-735-1230 or Lcwest1@yahoo.com for details.

• Arthritis support group meeting. 2 p.m., second Sundays. Call Martha at 847-362-0889 to learn more.

• MS Support Group meeting. 2-4 p.m., second Sundays. Call 847-549-8971 for additional details.

• Adult Children of Alcoholics support group meeting. 7 p.m., Mondays. St. Lawrence Episcopal Church, 125 W. Church St. Call 847-362-2110 or visit www.acoa-libertyville.org for details.

• Looking Up meeting. 7-8:30 p.m., first and third Wednesdays. Condell's Day Center, 700 Garfield Ave. A bereavement support group meets in Libertyville. Call 847-816-8848 for details.

• Kiwanis Club of LMV meeting. 7:30 a.m., Wednesdays. Lambs Farm. Call 847-566-8763 to learn more.

• Libertyville Rotary meeting. 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m., Thursdays. Lamb's Country Inn, Route 176 and I-94. For more information, call Roch Tranel at 847-680-9050 or Sandy Burkett at 847-362-1900.

• Libertyville-Mundelein Historical Society meeting. 7:30 p.m., third Thursdays. Libertyville Village Hall, 118 W. Cook St.

• Family Circle parent-child program. 9:30-11 a.m., Thursdays at First Presbyterian Church, 219 W. Maple. Parents welcome to get together and talk while children (newborns-4 yrs.) play, $5/family. Call Sarah at 847-367-5991 for information.

• Libertyville Fishing Club meeting. 7:30 p.m., third Tuesdays. Libertyville Township Hall, 359 Merrill Court. Guests always welcome. Call Ted at 847-816-7269 for information.

Lindenhurst

• Lindenhurst Lakes Commission meeting. 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 15. Village Hall Board Room. Call 847-356-8252 for more information.

• Lindenhurst Village Board meeting. 7 p.m., second and fourth Mondays. Village Hall Boardroom. Call 847-356-8252 for more information.

• Lindenhurst Planning Commission meeting. 7 p.m., first and third Wednesdays. Village Hall Board Room, 2301 E. Sand Lake Road. Call 847-356-8252 to learn more.

• Free blood pressure screening. 8 a.m.-noon, Mondays. The Village at Victory Lakes Continuing Care Center. Call 847-356-5900 to learn more.

• Alzheimer's support group meeting. 4 p.m., third Wednesdays. Victory Lakes Continuing Care Center, 1055 E. Grand Ave. Call 847-356-5900 to learn more.

• Lindenhurst/Lakes Area Kiwanis Club meeting. 7:30-8:30 a.m., first and third Thursdays. State Bank of the Lakes, 2031 E. Grand Ave. For more information, call 847-356-5700.

McHenry

• Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (CHADD) meeting. 6:30 p.m., second Thursdays. McHenry Savings Bank, 353 Bank Dr. For more information, call Lyn Purpura at 815-651-1125, or visit www.chadd.net/109 or www.chadd.org.

• Tourette Syndrome Assn. of Illinois support group meeting. 7-8:30 p.m., third Fridays. Elm Street Place Office Complex, lower level meeting room, 5400 W. Elm St. For additional information, call 815-675-0436.

• McMOMS-McHenry County Mothers of Multiples meeting. 7 p.m., second Thursdays. Nippersink District Library. All mothers or expectant mothers of multiples are welcome. Call Georgie at 815-759-0760 for more information.

Mundelein

• Cops N' Bobbers Fishing Derby. 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Saturday, July 12. Mundelein Senior Center, 1200 Regent. For children 13 and under. Free lunch and raffle. For more information, call Chief Raymond Rose at 847-968-3775.

• Fremont Township Board meeting. 7:30 p.m., Monday, July 14. Township Center, 22376 W. Erhart Road. For more information, call 847-223-2840.

• Foresters Lago Branch meeting. 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 15. Community Protestant Church, United Church of Christ, 418 N. Prairie Ave. The public is invited. For more information, call 800-828-1540.

• Mundelein Village Board of Trustees meeting. 7 p.m., second and fourth Mondays.

• Mundelein Park District Board of Commissioners meeting. 8 p.m., second and fourth Mondays. Community Center, 1401 N. Midlothian Road. For more information, call 847-566-0650.

• Project CAPE Image Development Committee meeting. 9 a.m., third Saturdays. Mundelein Village Hall.

• The Women's Referral Association meeting. 7:45-9 a.m., second and fourth Thursdays. Grandma V's Pancake House. One member per business category. Open to all women in business. Call Jeanne Silver at 847-367-1500 for more information.

• GLMV Business Network Group meeting. 7:30 a.m., first and third Tuesdays. Century 21 Marketplace, 700 Lake St. Call 847-680-0750 or go to www.glmvchamber.org for details.

• Dynamic Resources meeting. 7:30 a.m., Tuesdays. A professional women's networking group meeting at Grandma V's Pancake House. Contacts are Deb Pauley at 847-973-1369 and Linda Miller at 847-606-2259.

• Mundelein/Vernon Hills Rotary Club meeting. 12:15 p.m., Mondays. Dover Straits, 890 E. Route 45. An organization of local businesses and community leaders who gather for weekly fellowship and interesting and informative programs that deal with local topics and global importance. For more information, call Jim Spiegel at 847-367-5511 or visit www.mvhrotary.org.

• Sitzmark Ski Club meeting. 8 p.m., first and third Wednesdays. El Barrio Restaurant, 1122 Diamond Lake Road. Year-round activities. Call Kevin at 847-548-2991 or visit www.sitzmarkskiclub.com to learn more.

• Sierra Club of Lake County meeting. 7 p.m., third Tuesdays. Fremont Township Office, 22376 W. Erhart Road. For more information, call Evan Craig at 847-680-6437.

• Wood Carving Club meeting. 2-5 p.m., first and third Tuesdays. Community Protestant Church, 418 N. Prairie. Call 847-623-2072 for details.

• Prairie Patch Quilting Guild meeting. 9:30-11:30 a.m., second Mondays. Community Protestant Church, 418 N. Prairie at Hawley. Call Marge at 847-816-7197 or visit www.prairiepatchquiltguild.com for more information.

• Special Delivery MOMS support group and general meeting. 6:30 p.m., second Thursdays. St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 10 S. Lake St. For mothers with or expecting multiples. Call Kathy at 847-263-7309 for details.

• Illinois Cosmetology Association of Lake County meeting. 6:30-8:30 p.m., second Mondays. Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian. You must be a licensed cosmetologist, barber, nail technician or beauty school student to attend. No pre-registration needed. Call Mary at 847-546-9276 for details.

• Lake County Home Day Care Network meeting. Third Tuesdays. Community Protestant Church, 418 N. Prairie. For more information, call Jeanne at 847-566-9841.

Old Mill Creek

• Martin's General Store Museum. 12:30-4 p.m., Sundays. Rt.  45  and Grass Lake Road. Operated by the Historic Millburn Community Association, Inc. For more information, call Jennifer Andrew at 847-845-8683.

• Lake County Doll Collectors meeting. 1 p.m., third Saturdays. Millburn Congregational Church, Routes 45 and Grass Lake Road. Call 847-623-2072 for details.

Park City

• Park City Council meeting. 7 p.m., first and third Thursdays. Community Center.

Round Lake

• Round Lake Architectural Review Commission meeting. 7 p.m., third Tuesdays. Village Hall, Council Chambers, second floor, 442 N. Cedar Lake Road. For more information, call 847-546-5400.

• Round Lake Area Park District Board meeting. 7 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays. Community Center, 814 Hart Road. For more information, call 847-546-8558.

• Round Lake Downtown Development District Board meeting. 6 p.m., second Mondays. Village Hall, Council Chambers, second floor, 442 N. Cedar Lake Road. For more information, call 847-546-5400.

• District 116 Board of Education meeting. 7 p.m., first and third Thursdays. Round Lake High School Library Media Center, 800 High School Drive. For more information, call 847-270-9000.

• Bingo. 6:30 p.m. Saturdays. St. Joseph's, Lincoln Ave. Doors open at 3:45 p.m.

• Knights of Columbus Bingo. 3 p.m., Sundays. St. Joseph's Church, 114 N. Lincoln St.

• A Safe Place support group meeting. Wednesdays. For women who are dealing with abuse in their homes. All are welcome. No fees. Call A Safe Place at 847-249-4450 or 847-249-6557 (TTY) or go to asafeplaceforhelp.org for more information.

• Round Lake Area Lions Club meeting. 7 p.m., second Mondays. Round Lake Community Center on Hart Road. All are welcome. Call 847-526-7632 for information.

• Big Brothers, Big Sisters meeting. 6:30-8 p.m., Mondays. Calvary Presbyterian Church, 510 Cedar Lake Road Call 847-360-0770 for information.

• Round Lake Alano Club dances. Fridays. Call 847-223-9706 for location.

Round Lake Beach

• Round Lake Beach Village Council meeting. 7 p.m., second and fourth Mondays. Village Hall, 1937 N. Municipal Way. Call 847-546-2351 to learn more.

• Seniors and Law Enforcement Together meeting. 10 a.m., second Fridays. Round Lake Beach Police Department, 1947 Municipal Way (next to post office), call Tom Finnegan at 847-546-2351.

• Round Lake Area Lions Club meeting. 7 p.m., second Mondays. Round Lake Community Center on Hart Road. All are welcome. Call 847-526-7632 for information.

Round Lake Heights

• Round Lake Area Community Band rehearsal. 7-9 p.m., Tuesdays. Indian Hill School, 1920 N. Lotus Drive. New musicians and all instruments are always welcome. Call Christi at 847-546-8558, ext. 422, to learn more.

Round Lake Park

• Avon Township Board meeting. 7 p.m., Monday, July 14. Township Center, 433 E. Washington St. For more information, call 847-546-1446.

• Round Lake Park Village Board meeting. 7 p.m., first and third Tuesdays. Village Hall, 203 E. Lake Shore Drive. Call 847-546-2790 for information.

• Public Safety Committee meeting. 6 p.m., third Tuesdays. Round Lake Park/Hainesville Police Department, 215 E. Main St. For more information, call 847-223-2032.

• American Legion Post 1170 meeting. 7 p.m., second Thursdays. 111 Main St. Open to public, new members are always welcome. Call the post at 847-546-3512 for more information.

Spring Grove

• Spring Grove Village Board meeting. 6 p.m., first and third Tuesdays. Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre, 7401 Meyer Road. For more information, call 815-675-2121.

Vernon Hills

• GLMV Network Group 3x2 meeting. 7:45 a.m., first and third Fridays. TDS Metrocom, 200 Fairway Drive. Call 847-680-0750 or visit www.glmvchamber.org for information.

• A Safe Place support group meeting. Thursdays. For women who are dealing with abuse in their homes. All are welcome. No fees. Call A Safe Place at 847-249-4450 or 847-249-6557 (TTY) or go to asafeplaceforhelp.org for more information.

• Lake County Toastmasters meeting. Noon-1 p.m., first and third Wednesdays. Toastmasters develop communication and leadership skills. Contact Al Scaletta at 847-968-5840 (TDS Metrocom) for details.

Wadsworth

• Wadsworth Village Board meeting. 7:30 p.m., first and third Tuesdays. Village Hall, 14155 Wadsworth Road.

Wauconda

• Wauconda Village Board meeting. 7 p.m., first and third Tuesdays. Village Hall, Board Room, 101 N. Main St. For more information, call 847-526-9600.

• Wauconda Township Board meeting. 7 p.m., third Wednesdays. Wauconda Township Community Hall, 505 E. Bonner Road. Call 847-526-2631 for more information.

• Wauconda Zoning Board of Appeals/Plan Commission meeting. 7 p.m., first and third Wednesdays. Village Hall, Board Room, 101 N. Main St. For more information, call 847-526-9600.

• Wauconda Environmental Committee meeting. 7 p.m., third Tuesdays. Wauconda Township Hall.

• Wauconda Area Public Library District Board meeting. 7:30 p.m., second Mondays. Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St.

• Community Unit District 118 Board of Education meeting. 7 p.m., first and third Thursdays. Wauconda High School, 555 N. Main St.

• Bingo. 7 p.m., Mondays. American Legion Post 911 Hall, 515 S. Main St.

• Wauconda Take Off Pounds Sensibly meeting. 6 p.m., Wednesdays. Federated Church, 200 Barrington Road. Lose weight with group support Call 847-526-6131 for information.

• Wauconda Lions Club meeting. 7 p.m., second Mondays. Dukes Grill, Liberty St. Call 847-526-4945 to learn more.

• Wauconda Rotary Club meeting. 7 a.m., Wednesdays. Lindy's Restaurant, 122 S. Main St. Guests welcome. For more information, call President Steve Kutschat at 847-526-1000.

• Parents Care and Share meeting. 10-11:30 a.m., Tuesdays. A free support group for parents. Call Adelia Munoz at 847-432-4981 for information.

Waukegan

• Christian Singles trip to Lake County Discovery Museum. Meet to carpool at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, July 12. Wesley Church, 3601 N. Lewis Ave. For more information, call 847-244-1632 or 847-623-6647.

• Joan Legat Memorial Golf Outing. 10:30 a.m. registration, Monday, July 21. Glen Flora Country Club, 2200 N. Sheridan Road. Donations are $350 per person and go to the CLC Foundation scholarship fund. For more information and registration, call 847-543-2400.

• Homer Dahringer Post 281 of the American Legion meeting. 7:30 p.m., third Thursdays. Bertrand Bowling Lanes, 2616 Washington St., Waukegan. Post 281 collects old flags for proper disposal. Look for the "Made in USA" label on your flag. Contact Bob Sittler at 847-662-6654 for details.

• C.O.O.L. Food Pantry East. Mondays, 1-5 p.m.; Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; fourth Saturdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 123 W. Water St. Open to any Lake County resident with ID. For more information, call 847-662-1230.

• Lake County Board of Health meeting. 6 p.m., Wednesdays. Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center, Conference Room 112, 3010 Grand Ave. For more information, call 847-377-8000 or visit www.co.lake.il.us/health/boh.

• Lake County TB Board meeting. Wednesdays, immediately following the Board of Health meeting. Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center, Conference Room 111, 3010 Grand Ave. For more information, call 847-377-8000 or visit www.co.lake.il.us/health/boh.

• Lake County Community Health Partnership Immunization Clinic. 4-6 p.m., third Tuesdays. Victory Memorial Hospital, 1324 N. Sheridan Rd. $10/shot. For more information, call 847-360-4127.

• Lake County Chapter AARP 150 meeting. 1 p.m., third Wednesdays. Park Place Senior Center, 414 S. Lewis Ave. Refreshments, door prizes and fellowship. Guests are welcome.

• Waukegan Swedish Glee Club rehearsal. 8 p.m., Wednesdays. New singers welcome to the male chorus. Call Fred Fortney at 847-244-7465 to learn more.

Wildwood

• Wildwood Park District Board meeting. 7:30 p.m., third Tuesdays. Rule House.

Zion

• A Safe Place support group meeting. Mondays. For women who are dealing with abuse in their homes. All are welcome. No fees. Call A Safe Place at 847-249-4450 or 847-249-6557 (TTY) or go to asafeplaceforhelp.org for more information.

• Lake County Community Health Partnership Immunization Clinic. 9-11 a.m., second Saturdays. Memorial United Methodist Church, 2935 Sheridan Road. Call 847-872-6062 for details.

• Zion Park District Senior Citizens Club meeting. 10 a.m., Wednesdays. Shiloh Center, 2600 Emmaus Ave.

Burlington, Wis.

• Burlington Genealogical Society meeting. 7 p.m., third Wednesdays. Burlington Public Library, Pine and Jefferson St. Call Marion at 414-763-6981 or Merilyn at 414-728-2225 to learn more.

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