The briefs

Your vote counts at pizza contest

The Elk Grove Jaycees will host a pizza contest from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Holiday Inn Elk Grove, Busse and Landmeier Road. Cost is $5; free for kids 5 and younger. Music and a raffle will benefit Kenneth Young Center's Walk for the Mental Health of It. kennethyoung.org.

Des Plaines of '30s star of new play

"Rise and Shine," a new play written and directed by Dan Scott of Des Plaines, will be presented by the Des Plaines Historical at 8 p.m. Fridays, 7 p.m. Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays through April 27 at the Fisher-Wright House, 815 Center St., Des Plaines. "Rise and Shine" chronicles the struggles of a Des Plaines family during the Great Depression and their attempts to rise above their lot. Tickets cost $15 for adults for the evening performances and $13 for afternoon. Student and senior tickets cost $13 for evening and $11 for afternoon. Reservations are required. Call (847) 391-5399.

See what it's worth at appraisal show

The Des Plaines Lions Club will host an antiques appraisal show featuring local appraiser Karl Gates from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at First Congregational Church, 766 Graceland Ave., Des Plaines. Cost for the event is $10 and the first 75 people with paid reservations may bring an item for appraisal. Additional items may be appraised for $5 each, time permitting. No weapons, coins or stamps allowed. The event is based on the popular Public Television program "The Antique Roadshow." Proceeds will aid the blind and hearing impaired. For details, call Mike Durbin, (847) 818-0850.