Briefs: Musical instrument sale

The Bartlett High School orchestra will sponsor its 11th annual used musical instrument sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in the school's cafeteria. A large number of band and orchestra instruments will be available for purchase, as well as a variety of guitars, amps and miscellaneous musical equipment. Items are sold on consignment, with the orchestra receiving a percentage of the proceeds. Bartlett High is located at 701 W. Schick Road in Bartlett. For more information, call (630) 372-4700, ext. 4604.

Hampshire tours barns

The Hampshire Township Historical Society will host a historical tour from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. This year, the highlight will be a barn tour throughout the township. This self-guided tour of barns will depict some of the common features in original farmsteads. There will be a display of memorabilia gathered from the township which includes pictures of barns from the area, authentic tools from years past, and more at 16N731 Walker Road. After viewing the display, visitors can begin the route with a detailed self-guide brochure of stops throughout the township. Call Deanne at (847) 683-2499.

Trash bin deadline looms

All trash bins in Lake in the Hills must be screened off by Friday, village officials said. Property owners were given a one-year grace period after the village board approved the screening ordinance last September. If trash bins are not screened after the Friday deadline, property owners will be given 30 days to comply, after which they will be ticketed. Containers must be located on an approved hard surface and hidden on three sides by a six-foot screen consisting of treated wood, PVC board, slatted mesh or masonry material. The fourth side must be secured by a gate that must be closed at all times, except when in use for collection. Call the community development department at (847) 960œ7440.