The briefs

Trivia bowl collects food

The Algonquin Area Public Library needs six teams of two teachers and two high school students to compete in its fifth annual trivia bowl. Supporters are also encouraged to donate nonperishable items to the local food pantry. An extra point will be awarded to the team that brings the most food. Registration ends Friday. Call the library at (847) 458œ6060.

Last call for Christmas tree

Still have that spruce standing in your living room? Christmas tree pickup in Carpentersville by Arc Disposal will end next week. For more information, call Arc directly at (847) 981-0091 or call Assistant Village Manager Dawn Wuck-Rossbach at (847) 426-3439, ext. 213.

French Club collects books

Tuesday is the last chance to help the Jacobs High School French Club collect new and used books to send to needy communities in Africa. The book drive is the club's annual service project. People can drop off book donations at Jacobs' school services office, 2601 Bunker Hill Drive, in Algonquin. Books also can be dropped off at the district's central office at 300 Cleveland Ave. in Carpentersville. The club aims to collect 50, 50-pound boxes of books and $2,000 to pay for shipping. So far, the club has collected more than 350 books. Call (847) 658-2500 ext. 333.