Briefs: School fashion show on stilts

"High style" will take on an added dimension when Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg hosts its first back-to-school fashion show on stilts from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday. School-aged stilt-walkers from the Actors Gymnasium will be head and shoulders above the crowd as they stroll the mall, modeling the hottest back-to-school styles from Woodfield merchants. Special back-to-school savings fliers will be distributed during the event. For more information, visitshopwoodfield.com or call (847) 330-1537.

Hospice duck race

Hospice of Northeastern Illinois will host its 15th annual Duck Race and pool party from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday at Langendorf Park in Barrington. The event is highlighted by the traditional duck race, where hundreds of plastic quackers sail down the pool slides in races. More than 75 prizes will be awarded. The Duck Race will also feature swimming, face-painting, hair-braiding and a deejay. Ducks can be purchased in "flocks" of 25 for $100, "families" of six for $25 or individually for $5. "VIDs" (Very Important Ducks) will compete in their own special race and are available at $250 each, with the winning duck earning $1,000 in cash for its owner. For information on purchasing a duck, contact Kristin Frazier at KFrazier@HospiceAnswers.org, or (847) 381-5599, ext. 368.