The briefs

Buffalo Grove stages 'Footloose'

Buffalo Grove High School presents the high-energy musical, "Footloose," in the school theater today and Saturday. Curtain times are 7:30 p.m. today, and 2 p.m. Saturday.

The dance numbers and music of "Footloose" define the '80s in American culture. Tickets are on sale in the school's main office. Admission is $10, and all seats are reserved. Call (847) 718-4000. Gold card holders may contact the Community Education office at Forest View Educational Center (847) 718-7700) for ticket information.

An opportunity to spread cheer

The First Division Museum at Cantigny is giving families and friends a chance to spread holiday cheer this season by sending specialized video greetings.

"Operation Holiday Cheer" will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 21-22 at the First Division Museum at Cantigny, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Participants can send a high-quality video-gram to their military family or friend, wishing them much love and a safe return.

The video gram service is free to the public and participants must have the military personnel's e-mail address to send the grams. For information or to reserve a spot, call Mike Goodale at (630) 260-8187, or Annah Mitchell at (630) 260-8213.