Monday
Financing Your Small Business: Learn what lenders are really looking for when it comes to financing small businesses and understand the five “C’s” of credit and what they mean to your small business loan. Discover available funding sources to include SBA financing, the Advantage Illinois loan program, leasing and other types of loan programs, which source is right for you and what the application process entails. 6:30 p.m. Monday, College of Lake County, Grayslake Campus, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake, $30, 847-543-2033
Evening Yoga with Kristy Harley: Unite your mind and body in a spiritual transformation, as you tone and elongate your muscles while freeing your thoughts. Bring a yoga mat, water, blanket and a small pillow to do classical Hatha poses, meditation, breathwork and deep relaxation. 6:45 p.m. Monday, Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest, $15 per class, 847-234-6060
Knights of Columbus Bingo: Knights of Columbus hosts 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
Tuesday
Chair Yoga: Experience safe yoga movements and poses that build awareness of your body and breath. This three session series leaves participants relaxed and refreshed. All fitness levels are welcome. 2 p.m. Tuesday, Antioch Public Library, 757 Main St., Antioch, free, 847-395-0874
ORT Metro Chicago – Opening of New Location: The Metropolitan Chicago Region of ORT America announces the opening of its new resale shop location at 1710 First St. Doors officially open at 10 a.m. Monday. To celebrate the move and 20 years of business in Downtown Highland Park, ORT Resale Shop hosts a grand opening event at 10 a.m. Tuesday with a special ribbon cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. ORT America Metropolitan Chicago Region Resale Shop, 1710 First St., Highland Park, free, 847-291-0475
Bridge for Beginners: This class is for absolute beginners and those who have played a little and need to get back in the game. Opening bids, responses and rebids are covered. Participants play 6-8 hands on the topic of the day. This is a five-week course, with lots of play and little lecture; however, no drop-ins are allowed for this beginning course. Purchase of a book is extra. 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest, $150 for five-week series; book extra, 847-234-6060
Wednesday
Book Club: “Between The Covers” with Alice Moody: Alice Moody leads a lively and engaging book discussion for those adults 21 and older who love to read, meet new people and enjoy a glass of wine. Explore contemporary fiction and nonfiction and connect the reading with your own personal experiences and explore the author’s intent. 7 p.m. Wednesday, Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest, $130 entire series; $35 per single month, 847-234-6060
Email Marketing for Small Businesses: Email is the most cost-effective, targeted, trackable and efficient way to build and maintain relationships in all types of business. Discover how communicating with customers regularly can help a small business stay connected, generate increased referrals, repeat sales and nurture customer loyalty. Learn about different types of newsletters, permission-based email marketing and how to become a trusted sender, increasing deliverability and open rates. Noon Wednesday, College of Lake County – Southlake Campus, 1120 S. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills, $25, 847-543-2033
