Club meetings and events throughout the county.
Wednesday, Nov. 11
Antioch Woman’s Club: 11:30 a.m. at Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, Route 59 and Grass Lake Road, Antioch. Program will be a Native American drum demonstration. Details, 847-838-6460.
Antioch VFW Sequoit Post 4551: 7 p.m. membership meeting and Ladies Auxiliary meeting at the VFW, 75 North Ave. Details, 847-395-5393.
Grayslake Historical Society: 7:30 p.m., Grayslake Heritage Center and Historical Society Museum, 164 Hawley St. Program will be tracing the history of the Sears mansion and The Country Squire restaurant in the Wildwood and Grayslake area, titled “Catalogues to Cuisine.” It is a story of a family whose roots were in Minnesota, the story of a family mansion which became a well-known upscale restaurant in Grayslake. Much of the Sears property became the Wildwood subdivision. Along the way a large catalog business was founded and Grayslake roots were established. Before the beautiful country home was demolished, it was the setting of memorable weddings and other events. It hosted celebrities who favored the food and ambiance. Following the presentation, the audience will be invited to share their personal experiences of eating at the Country Squire. Refreshments will be served. Details, 847-987-5509.
Greater North Chicago Senior Citizens Club: 1 p.m. at Foss Park Golf Course, 3124 Argonne Drive, North Chicago. Details, 847-689-4193.
Lake County Women’s Club: 10 a.m. at the State Bank of the Lakes, 50 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. Details, (224) 610-0990.
Libertyville, Mundelein and Vernon Hills Exchange Club: 7:30 a.m. at Mundelein Fire Station, 1000 N. Midlothian Road. 847-949-3260.
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Libertyville Sunrise Rotary Club: 7 a.m., Lambs Farm, Route 176 and I-94, Green Oaks. 847-816-4700.
Mothers of Preschoolers: 9 a.m. at Christ Community Church, 2500 Dowie Memorial Drive, Zion. Details, 847-746-1411.
Round Lake Area Exchange Club: 7:30 a.m. at Panera Bread on Rollins Road in Round Lake Beach. Details, 847-546-6161.
Swedish Glee Club: 8 p.m. in Lake Forest. 847-244-7465.
Teen Mothers of Preschoolers: 6 p.m. at Christ Community Church, 2500 Dowie Memorial Drive, Zion. For young mothers with infant through kindergarten-aged children. Childcare provided. Details, 847-746-1411.
Thursday, Nov. 12
American Legion Post 748: 7 p.m. at the VFW, 75 North Ave., Antioch. Details, 262-359-1348 or antiochpost748@gmail.
Exchange Club of Grayslake: Noon at Whitney’s Restaurant, 30 N. Whitney. Details, 847-979-0091.
Highland Park VFW Memorial Post 4737: 7:30 p.m. at Highland Park Police Department, 1677 Old Deerfield Road.
Illinois Education Association Retired Teachers: 11:30 a.m. at In-Laws restaurant, Gurnee. Details, Gene, 847-362-0305.
Illinois Beach Sunrise Rotary Club: 7 a.m. at Zion-Benton New Tech Campus, 1634 23rd St., Zion. Details, www.ibsrotary.org.
Lake County Civil War Round Table: 7 p.m. at Grayslake Historical Society & Museum, 164 Hawley St. Doug Dammann will discuss “Dr. Benjamin Franklin White, Surgeon of the 1st Wisconsin 90 Day Troops.” Details, 847-421-5480.
Lakes Region Watercolor Guild: 9:30 a.m. at State Bank of the Lakes, 50 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. Ken Call will be the guest artist. He graduated from the American Academy of Art with an associate degree in illustration and watercolor. After beginning his career as a studio artist, Call soon began a very successful freelance career, which to date has led to the creation of more than 500 illustrations for books, magazines, art publishers, advertising agencies and corporations. Several awards have led to Signature status in the National Watercolor Society, Missouri Watercolor Society, Montana Watercolor Society and Transparent Watercolor Society along with being a Master Signature member with the Illinois Watercolor Society. Guests are always welcome for $5. Details, 847-395-1114 or www.LRWG.org.
Moms Offering Mom Support (MOMS) Club of Grayslake South: 9:45 a.m. at Grayslake Public Library, 100 Library Lane. Details,[email protected].
The Mundelein STAND-UP Task Force: 8:30 a.m. at the Mundelein Police Department, 221 N Lake St. The group is comprised of community leaders, organizations, schools, police, churches, youth, parents, and neighbors who are concerned about the health, safety and well-being of Mundelein youth. Details, (847) 968-3779.
Rotary Club of Gurnee: 7:15 a.m. at Holiday Inn, 6161 W. Grand Ave., Gurnee. Features breakfast and fellowship. Details, 847-782-1924.
Rotary Club of Waukegan: Noon lunch at Bonnie Brook Clubhouse, 2800 N. Lewis Ave., Waukegan. Details, 847-360-1020 ext. 1025.
Round Lake Area B.E.S.T. Coalition (Bringing Everyone’s Strengths Together): 8:30 a.m. at Round Lake Area Park District Sports Center, 2004 Municipal Way, Round Lake Beach. Current statistics and state of Early Education programs in District 116 and Lake County, with presentations by various leaders and dignitaries. Details, 847-548-9249.
Friday, Nov. 13
Dance Club: 7 p.m. at Antioch Senior Center, 817 Holbek Drive. Fee is $5 and includes hot dogs snacks, soda, water, ice cream and coffee.
Lake County Radio Control Club: 9 p.m. at Hinkston Park’s Sports & Fitness Center, 800 N. Baldwin Ave., Waukegan. Details, 847-651-6135.
Photoshop Elements Club: 1 p.m. at College of Lake County Southlake campus, 120 S. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills.
Rotary Club of Fox Lake-Round Lake: Noon at ZaZa’s Italian Eatery, 69 Washington St., Ingleside. Details, 847-973-8000 or portal.clubrunner.ca/2373.
Saturday, Nov. 14
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Saturday Morning Club: 8:30 a.m. at Avalon Family Restaurant, 4821 Grand Ave., Gurnee. Seniors 55 and over. Details, 847-816-1812.
Saturday Sewing Club: 10 a.m. at Antioch Township Center, 1625 Deep Lake Road, Lake Villa. Fee is $5 for rental, use of irons and ironing boards, and soda and water. Details, pfayquilts.com or email [email protected].
Wild Ones: Lake-To-Prarie Chapter: “Building a Land Ethic with Native Landscaping” Conference at 8 a.m. at the College of Lake County, Building B, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Keynote speaker Steve Swenson will discuss Aldo Leopold’s “Land Ethic: The Product of Perspective” at 9 a.m. Aldo Leopold’s “A Sand County Almanac” is one of the most celebrated books on conservation. Speaker Benjamin Vogt will discuss “The Ethics of 21st Century Gardening” at 10:30 a.m. Speaker Heather Holm will discuss “Attracting Bees & Beneficial Insects with Native Plants” at 12:45 p.m. Speaker Jean Foley will discuss “Native Pollinator Monitoring at Somme Prairie Nature Preserve” and concurrent education sessions will follow. Cost is $20-40 and includes speakers, sessions and lunch. Details, laketoprairie.wildones.org.
WWII Black Navy Veterans of Great Lakes Memorial Foundation: 11 a.m. at the old North Chicago Library building, 828 18th St. General membership meeting. Details, 847-249-5510.
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