Briefs: Third West Nile victim
A 41-year-old Hampshire woman became the third Kane County resident this year diagnosed with the West Nile virus, the Kane County Health Department said Friday. The other victims were a 29-year-old Geneva man and a 46-year-old Elburn woman. Six mosquito pools this summer have tested positive for the virus, three in Geneva, two in Batavia and one in Hampshire. One of the Geneva pools tested positive this week. Kane County reported four human cases last year. The potentially fatal West Nile virus is transmitted through the bite of a mosquito that has picked up the virus by feeding on an infected bird.
Musical instrument sale
The Bartlett High School orchestra holds its 11th annual used musical instrument sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today in the cafeteria at the school, 701 W. Schick Road in Bartlett. 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. Call (630) 372-4700, ext. 4604.
Firefighters open house
The Pingree Grove Fire Protection District's Firefighter Association will hold its 31st annual open house and picnic from 4 to 7 p.m. today at station 4, at 39W160 Plank Road. Call (847) 741œ3151.
Sun City Lions breakfast
The Lions of Sun City will serve a pancake breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. today at the Cosman Cultural Center at Deicke Park in Huntley. Cost is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and $3 for kids, ages 3 to 12. Proceeds will be used for charitable community projects.
Tour Hampshire 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 then begin the route with a detailed self-guide brochure of stops throughout the township. Call Deanne at (847) 683-2499.
Hey Dundee, ready to run?
Sign up for the Dundee Road Race on Sunday, which benefits the Illinois Torch Run for Special Olympics. Volunteers also are needed. The 5K walk/run and 10K run start at 8 a.m. with the Kids' Dash at 9 a.m. starting on River Street in downtown East Dundee. There will be raffle prizes. The top male and female overall winner of the 10K will win new running shoes. To volunteer, call Erin Peterson, Dundee Road Race director, at (847) 894-2223 or e-mail epeteruns@yahoo.com. To sign up for the race, visit www.DundeeRoadRace.com.
Celebrate the Constitution
Abigail Adams, the wife of John Quincy Adams, America's sixth president, will speak of her life and times during Elgin Community College's celebration of Constitution Day on Monday. Adams, portrayed by Leslie Goddard of Des Plaines, will speak from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Student Resource Center Alumni Room on ECC's main campus, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. The event is free and open to the public. Throughout the day, visitors can participate in a quiz that will test their knowledge of the Constitution. Also, "Schoolhouse Rock" videos will be shown and free copies of the Constitution will be distributed. For information, e-mail the Office of Student Life at studentlife@elgin.edu, or call (847) 214-7370.
Dundee discusses burning
The village of East Dundee will hold a public discussion on open-burning policy on Monday night at the Dundee Township Senior Center, 665 Barrington Ave., Carpentersville. Residents are encouraged to discuss the continuation of open burning within the village. This committee of the whole workshop will follow the regular 7 p.m. village board meeting. Call (847) 426-2822.