The briefs: Fox Lake fireworks test

Fox Lake fireworks test:

The Fox Lake Fireworks Committee has arranged for a test fireworks display at 8 p.m. Wednesday. It will take place from a 3-acre site on Rollins Road, near the Northwest Water Reclamation District plant. The test is to determine the best viewing areas for the fireworks celebration and whether a new location should be found, said committee chairman Glenn Close. People with questions or who wish to review the event can check out the committee's Web site, www.foxlakefireworks.com. The committee will host the 2008 fireworks celebration on July 5. The test fire will be done at no charge to the village.

Play at Stevenson

Stevenson High School will host performances of "Metamorphosis" on March 13-15. The curtain will rise at 7:30 p.m. each night in the Little Theatre of the school's performing arts center. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased in advance through the Patriot super store at (847) 634-4000, ext. 1657. Any remaining tickets will be sold at the door.

Assessor presentation

Hainesville's Great Age Club will invite the Lake County assessor to give a presentation at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the village hall, 100 N. Hainesville Road. All residents are invited to attend. This will be an opportunity to get information and ask general questions about assessments and property taxes.

Kids' show at Stevenson

"The Elves and the Shoemaker," a play for children, will be performed by Stevenson High School students at 1 and 3 p.m. Sunday in the school's west auditorium. Tickets are $5. For tickets, call (847) 634-4000, ext. 1882.