Briefs: How are local towns doing?

East Dundee will host a State of the Government luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Dundee Township Senior Center in Carpentersville. Village presidents Bill Sarto of Carpentersville, Stephen Pickett of Sleepy Hollow, Dan O'Leary of East Dundee and Larry Keller of West Dundee as well as Kane County Board President Karen McConnaughay, will each have 10 to 15 minutes to discuss the state of their respective village. There will be a short question-and-answer afterward if time permits.

Ready for some bingo?

The Lake in the Hills parks and recreation department will hold its monthly bingo game from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday in the village hall's multipurpose room. Games cost $2 for residents and a dollar more for nonresidents. You can register in the parks and recreation department.

St. Edward special auction

St. Edward Central Catholic High School will hold its 19th annual Tidal Wave Auction / Dinner Dance April 19 at the Stonegate Centre in Hoffman Estates. The theme will be Puttin' on the Ritz. All alumni, family and friends are invited to attend the event, which includes dinner, dancing and live and silent auctions. To donate an item, place an ad in the auction catalog, become a sponsor or attend, call the Tidal Wave Hotline at (847) 741-7535 ext. 123. Proceeds will benefit scholarships, expenses and enhancements to the school.