Elk Grove Park District notes

Elk Grove Park District

For information, call (847) 593-6248.

Doggie Easter Egg Hunt: The fourth annual Doggie Easter Egg Hunt will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday. Plastic eggs will be hidden all over Powell Park in Elk Grove Village. If the dog sniffs it, it's his -- or hers. Feel free to dress up your pooch. There will be prizes. Dogs must be leashed. Cost is $10 for residents and $15 for nonresidents. Registration required.

Register in person at the Pavilion or online at www.elkgroveparks.org

For additional information call (847) 437-9494

Annual trees art exhibit: The Artist Association of Elk Grove and The Elk Grove Park District present the annual Trees Art Exhibit 2008 through April 26 at the Elk Grove Village Public Library, 1001 Wellington Ave. For details, call (847) 437-0252.

Tax help: Seniors age 60 and over with incomes of less than $60,000 may sign up at the Elk Grove Sheila Ray Adult Center, 225 E. Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove Village to have their 2007 federal and state income tax returns prepared. Both electronic and paper filing is available. Tax returns are prepared from 9 a.m. to noon Fridays through April 11, and Wednesdays through April 9. AARP trained and certified volunteers prepare the returns in this IRS-AARP Tax-Aide service. Federal forms 1040 EZ, 1040A, and 1040 with schedules for interest, dividends, itemized deductions, and capitol gains can be prepared. Also forms C-EZ and ES for persons with self employment income and expenses under $2,500. The Tax-Aide service cannot prepare complicated returns including Schedule C profit or loss from business, Schedule E rents and losses, Form 8606 nondeductible IRA's, out of state gambling winnings and out of state sale of property. There is no cost for this service. For information and to schedule appointments call the Elk Grove Park District Sheila Ray Adult Center at (847) 364-7224.

Pirate's Cove: The Pirate's Cove Children's Theme Park, 901 Leicester Road, is a hands on amusement park for children ages 2 to 9 years. Pirate's Cove is $8 per child and adults are always free. Public hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The park is closed on Sundays. This year will feature a special event every Friday. For additional information call (847) 439-2683 or visit www.elkgroveparks.org