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Arden offers info on Vets' Aid
Arden Courts Alzheimer's Assisted Living of Elk Grove is holding a free seminar on the Veterans Aid and Attendance Benefit program at 7 p.m. Wednesday at 1940 Nerge Road, Elk Grove Village. The program tells how wartime veterans and their spouses can cover the costs of assisted living. For details or to R.S.V.P., call (847) 534-8815.
District 62 to hold 'Comedy Review 2'
District 62 Education Foundation has will hold another improvisation-themed evening, "Comedy Review 2" at 6 p.m., Feb. 1 at Grazie! Ristorante, 1050 E. Oakton St., Des Plaines. This year features the five-member comedy team Improv Unlimited. Tickets are $40 and include dinner, silent auction, bag and 50/50 raffles, and the comedy performance. Proceeds benefit the foundation's learning programs. Call (847) 824-9556 or (847) 298-5186.
Girls can dance with Dad Feb. 2
"An Enchanted Evening with Daddy -- The Princess Ball" will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 2 at Prospect High School field house, 801 W. Kensington Road, Mount Prospect. The dance is open to girls ages 3-10 and their dads, or a special adult male in their lives. The cost is $15 per dad, and girls get in free. There will be DJ music, refreshments, and a keepsake photo opportunity. For tickets, call (847) 797-8635 or visit www.prospectchoralboosters.org.
Blood drive at Chippewa
Chippewa Middle School will hold a blood drive from 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at 123 Eighth Ave., Des Plaines. For more information, call (847) 296-3439.