The briefs: Foundation honors alumni

Foundation honors alumni

Five alumni of Community Unit District 300 will be honored this year at the District 300 Foundation's annual award ceremony spring gala. Each year, the foundation chooses District 300 graduates or former students who have achieved success in their field or engaged in community service to receive the Distinguished Alumni Award. This year's recipients are: Donna Schuring Redmer, a former District 300 principal; Laro Tan, who works for the FBI; political reporter Bethany Jaeger; Dundee Township Park District Commissioner Craig Rakow; and former athlete Kevin Orr. The gala will be at 6 p.m. on April 25 at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.

Sign up for spring sports

It's time to register for the Lake in the Hills Parks and Recreation Department's roster of spring sports. Some of the ones offered include soccer, tee-ball, skateboarding, lacrosse and baseball. They're open to all ages and skill levels. Visit www.lith.org or call (847) 960œ7460 for details.

Hester to sign at Spring Hill

Tickets to the Devin Hester autograph signing session at Sports Fanatic Store in Spring Hill Mall are almost sold out. The Bears' kick return specialist will sign merchandise at 5 p.m. April 2. Tickets are $100 per autograph, payable by cash only, and are available from the Sports Fanatic Store. A personal message can be added to the autograph for $25. In addition, a special raffle will be held for three separate Hester autographed items. Each raffle ticket is $5, and all proceeds will benefit the St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.