The briefs

Kiddie Junction to celebrate 25th

Kiddie Junction Educational Institute is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a banquet and fundraiser at 6:30 p.m. April 11 at The Wellington, 2121 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Alumni interested in joining the celebration, may call Robin or Lisa at (847) 827-5415 or e-mail Kiddiejct@sbcglobal.net.

Artists sought for art fest

The Mount Prospect Fine Arts Festival is seeking all fine artists to exhibit painting, sculpture, pottery, graphics, photography, glass, silver and gold jewelry and mixed mediums for the festival to be held June 21. Application deadline is March 31.

Commercially produced prints are restricted to 25 percent of the individual exhibits. Label all commercial reproductions and prints.

Participants must be juried into the show by sending three slides or three photos of recent work. Clearly label each slide or photo with media. Send slides or photos with the entry form, fee ($70), SASE for return of slides or photos. Applications are available at www.mountprospect.org.

Citizenship info at Maryville

A free citizenship workshop will be from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Maryville's Stein Community Center, 1150 N. River Road, Des Plaines. The workshop includes free application assistance, free legal consultation regarding citizenship and registration for citizenship classes. For more information on requirements for the workshop or to make an individual appointment, call (312) 357-4666.