Arlington Park fireworks on July 3
Fireworks will return to Arlington Park on July 3 along with the band "Four Man," which is taking the stage at 7:30 p.m.
With ample parking lots, concession stands and seats, a public address system and a Jumbotron screen, the park is better equipped to handle big crowds than most municipal parks, which is good because it draws some 40,000 people for the show.
The track offers unobstructed sight lines, but sit in the lower seats. If you go too high, the roof will block your view.
Fireworks go off at 9:30 p.m. on July 3 and run nearly 30 minutes at a cost of more than $1,000 a minute.
The track will close its gates after the last race on July 3 and reopen again at 7 p.m. for the fireworks.
Food and beverages will be on sale. There is no general admission charge although reserved seating is available for $5. Tickets are available for purchase now on www.arlingtonpark.com.
Watch out for home repair scam: Anyone who has a lot of tools, but isn't actually building or repairing anything should raise suspicion.
About 2 p.m. on Saturday, two men attempted to use a home repair ruse to gain entry into the home of an elderly couple near Euclid Avenue and Wilke Road. The couple realized what the men were up to and called the police, but the offenders fled the area. The two were described as having brown hair and olive complexions - one was 30 years old, average height and heavy set. The other man was 50 years old, short and thin.
Anyone with information should call the Arlington Heights Police Station at (847) 368-5300.
Hey Ladies: Real Deals Home Décor at 575 S. Arthur Ave. is hosting a "Girls Night Out" from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday. There will be a wine tasting, diet and fitness tips, chair massages, and professional design experts who will give advice if you bring in a photograph of a hard-to-decorate room.
For more information, call (847) 342-1551.
June = garage sales: Arlington Heights officials will host their own garage sale of village items from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday at 109 S. Pine St. Proceeds will benefit the village's emergency assistance fund.
Sheila Ahern covers Arlington Heights. She can be reached at (847) 427-4563 or via e-mail at saherndailyherald.com