The briefs

Judson Friends to hold garage sale

The Friends of Judson University will hold a garage sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday at 556 N. Melrose, Elgin, west side, off Wing Street.

Friends of Judson is a nonprofit organization that seeks to enhance the quality of student life on the Judson University campus. All proceeds from the sale will go toward student scholarships.

If you have clean items that are in good condition that you are willing to donate, call (847) 888-2775 or bring to 556 N. Melrose this week.

Have your private papers shredded

You can have documents shredded by an industrial shredder from 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday on the corner of Third and Railroad streets, next to the East Dundee Fire Station.

The event is free for East Dundee residents and $1 for nonresidents.

You can shred items like credit applications, personal mail, confidential documents and all other paper documents. Feel free to leave the paper clips and staples in.

Bring your material in a cardboard box or plastic grocery bag and village staff will remove the material from your car for you as you watch the industrial shredder shred your material.

Do not include metal items larger than paper clips, household garbage, electronics or computer equipment, yard waste or construction debris.

Elgin VFW to hold dance Sunday

A free public dance will be hosted by the Elgin VFW from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday.

Les Pace and the Pacemakers will be playing big band favorites for listening, singing and dancing pleasure.

Refreshments and light food service is available at the VFW, 1601 Weld Road.

For details, call (847) 742-3879.