Monday
2017 Ragdale Ring Design Winner: Ragdale, the acclaimed artists’ residency in Lake Forest, announces the winning design of the fifth annual Ragdale Ring competition. Amidst a field of national and international submissions, T+E+A+M, a young, internationally recognized architectural collaborative based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, was selected by jury for their proposal of living picture– a contemporary interpretation of the original Ragdale Ring garden theatre. Go to the event website. 9 a.m. Monday, Ragdale Foundation, 1260 Green Bay Road, Lake Forest, free, 847-234-1063
Knights of Columbus Bingo: Knights of Columbus is having weekly Bingo as a fundraiser to help support Santa Maria church and the community. Knights of Columbus is a nonprofit family fraternal service organization. 6:45 p.m. Monday, Santa Maria Del Popolo Catholic Church, 116 N. Lake St., Mundelein, free, 847-566-8213
Professional Remote Drone Pilot: Enter the field of Unmanned Aviation as a professional pilot, by completing this training with the Vortex UAS Professional course. This course explores the application of UAS in the four primary use areas: Precision Agriculture, Construction, Aerial Inspection, Aerial Photography and Videography. Certification is offered to those student pilots who have completed the Professional Pilot course and have passed both the Knowledge test. 8 a.m. Monday-Friday, Atlantic Aviation Chicago Executive Airport, 1011 S Wolf Road, Wheeling, $3998, 847-220-5193
Tuesday
Financial Survival During Career Transition: This is presented by Mar Sue Durrbeck, RFC, Financial Consultant and Founder of Durrbeck Financial Group. This program helps attendees learn to live within the financial resources they have and helps answer the questions they may be worrying about like: “How long will my money last,” “Will I be able to replicate my current earnings in a new job,” and “What financial decisions do I need to make now?” 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, Career Resource Center, 40 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, Free CRC members; $20 non-members, 847-295-5626
Wednesday
Perfect Your Pitch: This is presented by Lauren Milligan, CEO and Founder of ResuMAYDAY. All job seekers need a compelling pitch to tell potential employers and recruiters about themselves. Being able to communicate who you are quickly and effectively ensures that you get your most important points across. 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, Career Resource Center, 40 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, Free CRC members; $20 non-members, 847-295-5626
Growing Edibles in Containers: Three Chicks Farms share and demonstrate how to grow edible plants for containers. Take home lettuce seeds to produce fresh salads all season long. Registration is required. Please call or go to the library’s website at www.eapl.org to register or for more information. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich, free, 847-438-3433
Discuss the Bible as literature with Steven Hall, PhD: Anyone interested in studying the Bible as literature should plan to attend this session with Steven Hall, Ph.D. E-mail Bill at 55plus@orshalomlc.org for more information or questions. Congregation Or Shalom’s mission is to meet the diverse spiritual, educational and cultural needs of its congregants and the local Jewish community. 7 p.m. Wednesday, Congregation Or Shalom, 21 Hawthorn Parkway, Vernon Hills, free, 847-362-1948
