Library raffle stirs thoughts of warm weather
We still may be shivering as we search for signs of spring, but a trip to the Town and Country Public Library at 320 E. North St. in Elburn can remind us of the warm days of patriotic holidays which lie ahead.
The Friends of the Library are holding a red, white and blue basket raffle through May 24.
There is one basket and one winner, and a lot of prizes in the basket.
Items to be raffled are six sets of red, white, and blue American flag dishware. Each set includes a plate, a large mug and a bowl.
Other prizes in the basket include a new garden American flag, a large crocheted flag blanket (suitable for use as a throw), a 60-inch by 84-inch oval all American tablecloth, and a Precious Moments Uncle Sam soft doll. The winner also receives a number of books, including "Sunday in America," a book of photos; "1776," by David McCullough and "Last Man Standing."
Tickets are $1 each or six for $5 and are available at the circulation desk. The drawing will be held at noon May 24 at the library.
Proceeds will support new material for the adult and youth departments. All items are donated by Vicki McGuire of Elburn and the Friends of the Library.
For information, call the library at (630) 365-2244.
Chamber winners
Gina Greenen presented the award for Elburn Chamber of Commerce Member of the Year to Leslie Flint of the Elburn Herald at the Elburn Chamber of Commerce winter dinner and silent auction on Feb. 23 at Mill Creek Golf Club in Geneva.
Flint was recognized for her role as vice president of marketing, as chair of Day in the Park, and for her help on all events.
The 2008 Chamber Business of the Year was presented to the Elburn Herald.
All proceeds from the silent auction benefit the chamber's scholarship fund for Kaneland High School. In 2007, the Elburn Chamber of Commerce presented two scholarships of $2,000 each to two Kaneland High School graduates. In 2008, the chamber will present two scholarships in the amount of $1,500.
The chamber is inviting crafters and flea market and home-based business vendors to participate in the Elburn craft show and sidewalk sale and flea market Aug. 15, 16 and 17 in downtown Elburn and at Lions Park.
Applications are available at the chamber office at 525 N. Main St., Suite 21, online at www.elburn.com or by calling the office at (630) 365-2295.
In Sugar Grove
Scott A. Metcalfe, president of Empire Consulting, will discuss "How To Sell and Thrive in a Recession" at the Sugar Grove Chamber of Commerce lunch meeting Thursday. Lunch is available at 11:45 a.m. and the meeting begins at noon at the Sugar Grove Fire Department, 25 S. Municipal Drive.
Metcalfe began his professional selling career in 1988, rising from salesman, to vice president, to entrepreneur. He has received many marketing awards and has been published in several international magazines.
Since 2000, he has focused on helping Chicago area businesses and individuals set and achieve marketing and selling goals.
Call Shari at (630) 466-7895 for information.