Briefs: Algonquin OKs public art

Algonquin OKs public art

Algonquin trustees Tuesday approved a plan for the village's third annual public art display. The program gives local, regional and national artists the opportunity to display work, while also beautifying sites throughout the village. This year's project consist of 41 new pieces, representing all types of media from paintings to outdoor sculptures. One artwork also will carry over from last year's program. This year, the artwork will be installed in 10 indoor locations, including schools, libraries and other public places. Several outdoor sculptures also are featured. Installation will begin in the fall. The village will host an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 25 to showcase the artists and their work.

Help scholarship program

You can register now for the Elgin Parks and Recreation Department's Youth Scholarship Team Challenge, which will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Nov. 9. Teams will compete in 12 events, including a pie eating contest, water relay, tug-of-war and pop quiz trivia. The deadline to register is Oct. 1. Entry fees are $350 for teams of up to 12 members. Only eight teams can compete. The annual event raises money for the department's youth scholarship fund, which provides financial assistance to children of families who can't afford to participate in city recreational programs. To register, call Liz Langton at The Centre Of Elgin, (847) 531-7018.

GuacMobile in Algonquin

If you see a giant, green avocado-shaped automobile driving along Randall Road this Saturday, don't be alarmed -- it's just the GuacMobile. Touted as an inventive introduction to guacamole, the GuacMobile will visit Algonquin from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday in the parking lot of Jewel-Osco, 103 S. Randall Road, to promote healthy eating habits. As part of a Healthy Eating Tour, the GuacMobile and nutritionist Marcia Walker are stopping in 110 cities spreading the word about the health benefits of guacamole. Visit the GuacMobile for free all-natural guacamole, games and prizes.