The Briefs

Fire district needs commissioner

The Palatine Rural Fire Protection District is accepting applications from residents interested in serving as a fire commissioner.

The board meets quarterly on the first Thursday of January, April, July and October.

Commissioners conduct entry level and promotional interviews, and when necessary, hold discipline hearings.

Applicants must live within the Palatine Rural Fire Protection District. Applicants should submit a letter of interest and resume by Monday to the Palatine Rural Fire Protection District, Attn: Board of Trustees, 35 N. Ela Road, Inverness, IL 60067-4450.

For information, call the fire district at (847) 991-8700.

Barrington church hosts resale event

The Barrington United Methodist Church's "Like New Spring and Summer Clothing ReSale" event will be April 18-19 at the church, 98 Algonquin Road. The sale is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. April 18 and 9:00 a.m. to noon April 19.

The new event will feature all types of spring and summer clothing, jackets, swimwear, accessories, shoes and sandals for both adults and children.

The church will accept donations for the event from 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday.

Tax donation receipts will be available. Proceeds from the sale will benefit local missions.

For information, contact (847) 836-5540.