Briefs: Firefighter service planned

The Elgin Fire Department will host its annual Firefighter Memorial Service at 11 a.m. today at the Firebarn No. 5 Museum, 533 St. Charles St., Elgin. Departments from Elgin and 13 surrounding communities will gather to honor and remember Illinois firefighters who died in the line of duty as well as current and retired firefighters who died last year. Afterward, the fire museum will be open for tours and visiting fire departments will display their equipment. The event will be held rain or shine. Call (847) 931-6175.

Fundraiser for local family

Dundee Highlands Elementary School will hold a fundraiser today for the Erpito family. Jerry Erpito, the father of two Dundee Highlands students, died of cancer in March. The school, 407 S. Fifth St., West Dundee, will hold a garage sale and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the gym. Call (847) 844-1870.

Firefighters host fundraiser

The Hampshire Fire Protection District will hold a fundraiser from 4 to 7 p.m. today. The fire district's bratwurst dinner and open house will be held at the Hampshire fire station, 202 Washington St. The dinner costs $5 for adults and $2.50 for children. Firefighters will give rides in their 1931 fire engine and conduct firefighting demonstrations. The proceeds go toward fire and medical equipment. Call (847) 683-2629.

Library groundbreaking set

Gail Borden Public Library officials plan a groundbreaking ceremony at 10 a.m. today for their $4.2 million branch library at Reserve Drive and Bowes Road on Elgin's west side. Voters in 2000 gave the library permission to erect the 10,000-square-foot facility, which is designed for expansion to 30,000 square feetCall (847) 429-5981 or visit www.gailborden.info/branch.html.

Legion offers brunch

American Legion Post 57, 820 N. Liberty St., Elgin invites you to join them for Mother's Day Brunch from 9 to 11 a.m. Sunday. Menu includes scrambled eggs, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, ham, bacon, sausage, cereal, fruit, pastries, milk, coffee and juice. Cost is $8 per person. Call (847) 741-1684.