Briefs: District 204 files motion
Attorneys for Indian Prairie Unit District 204 on Wednesday sent the DuPage County Court a motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the Neighborhood Schools for Our Children group over where to build Metea Valley High School. The group is trying to force the district to purchase the so-called Brach-Brodie property off 75th Street and Commons Drive in Aurora for the school as it originally planned. However, the district already has purchased 84 acres at a new site off Eola Road in Aurora. The two sides will be in court May 23 to discuss the motion to dismiss the case.
Addison traffic patrol
A special traffic patrol will be in effect in Addison this weekend in anticipation of Cinco de Mayo parties, which police say may put many impaired drivers on the road. In keeping with enforcement activities for other holidays, Addison police have scheduled a traffic enforcement patrol for impaired drivers beginning at 7 p.m. Friday and ending at 3 a.m. Saturday. For details, call Sgt. Mike Tierney at (630) 543-3080.
We Go Run this Sunday
The fourth annual We Go Run will begin at 8 a.m. Sunday at West Chicago High School's Memorial Stadium, 326 Joliet St. The event will include 5K and 10K races, as well as a one-mile run for children. Proceeds benefit all eight West Chicago Elementary District 33 schools. Registration forms are available at District 33 schools, the district office at 312 E. Forest Ave., and online at www.wegoed33.k12.il.us.
Painted violins on display:
The painted violins from the Fox Valley Academy of Music Performance will be on display Friday to May 16 at the Naperville Art League, 508 N. Center St., Naperville. The exhibit is a prescreening for the academy's June 28 fund-raising auction during a "Salute to America" concert at the Paramount Arts Center in Aurora. For details, contact (630) 355-2530.
School gets recognition
Wheaton Academy has been named to the list of "Best Christian Workplaces" by the Best Christian Workplaces Institute, a human resources consulting firm based on Mercer Island, Wash. In a survey administered by the agency, more than 7,834 employees across the country were used to identify great workplaces with a Christian mission. This is the third time the West Chicago school has been recognized by the group.
Baking competition set
After raising $5,100 to give to charities at its recent dinner dance, the Naperville Newcomers and Neighbors Club is now planning its next event. The club will sponsor Naper Day's third annual Blue Ribbon Baking Competition that will be held noon to 2 p.m. June 15 at the Meeting House at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. The competition is open to amateurs and professionals, children and adults. Entry forms can be picked up and dropped off at Roseland Draperies, Naper Settlement or Casey's Foods, or obtained at www.NaperDays.org or napervillenewcomersandneighborsclub.com. For details, call (630) 961-2905 or (630) 904-5629.
Glen Ellyn plants 172 trees
Glen Ellyn's Public Works Department is planting 172 trees this week as part of the Spring 2008 Parkway Reforestation Program. Planting began Monday and will continue through Friday. If residents would like to participate in the planting program or have questions regarding the reforestation program, call the public works department at (630) 469-6746.
Skin cancer screenings
Edward Hospital will offer skin cancer screenings from 6 to 8 p.m. May 7 at Edward Healthcare Center/Naperville, 2007 95th St., Naperville, and from 6 to 8 p.m. May 28 at Edward Healthcare Center/Bolingbrook, 130 N. Weber Road, Bolingbrook. The screenings are free, but space is limited To register, call (630) 527-6363.