Briefs: Buffalo Grove gives awards
The Buffalo Grove Days committee gave the "most original" float award to the Buffalo Grove Park District for its entry in this year's Buffalo Grove Days parade on Sunday. The group built a '57 Chevy out of plywood, and the walkers around the float were dressed in pink and black poodle skirts and other '50s attire. The youth award was given to the Algonquin Longhouse Indian Guides and Princesses, who created a campfire and totem pole and wore headdresses. The marching band award was given to Stevenson High School, and the president's award went to Cub Scout Pack 381. The latter float included a large barrel that represented a root beer mug and a handle made from a swimming noodle. The Vernon Area Library snagged the civic award with a Happy Birthday Buffalo Grove float, marking the town's 50th anniversary. The commercial award went to Edward Jones, whose float included a piggy bank and birthday cake made out of carnations.
Republican picnic on Sunday
Maine and Elk Grove Township Republicans will hold a joint picnic on Sunday, Sept. 7. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the picnic will be held at Busse Woods' Grove 27, off Arlington Heights Road south of Landmeier Road. Tickets are $25. Call the Republican Maine Township office at (847) 824-8350, or Elk Grove Township at (847) 376-2757.
Dist. 102 hosts annual party
The District 102 PTO will hold its third annual Party in the Park from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5. Family and friends of the district's students are invited to the event at Meridian Middle School, 2195 Brandywyn Lane, Buffalo Grove. The proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit the district's Community Organized Drug Education, or CODE, program, which teaches children how to say no to drugs and alcohol. The party will include carnival games and inflatables with tickets selling for 50 cents each. A DJ will also be at the event. Dinner is available from various restaurants, including Wiener Take All, Culver's, Pete's Pizza, Froots and Hotshots. Any questions can be sent to Missy Frank at (847) 409-8781 or missyemail@comcast.net.
Run/walk this weekend
The Long Grove Rotary Club will hold its 11th annual Heritage 5K Run/3K Walk this Saturday, Sept. 6. The funds from the run/walk will raise funds for the club's charitable fund and local charities. The race starts in the downtown historic district and will be followed by a pancake breakfast from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Visit www.longgroveoline.com or call (847) 634-0888.
Woman seeks cat's owner:
A Mount Prospect woman is seeking the owners of a 12-year-old cat left behind when some neighbors moved last week from Bunting Lane. Judi DiPillo said she believes the cat, named Buddy, is wanted by at least one of the family members, but she has no way to contact her. DiPillo took in the cat for now, but needs to find another home for it before Friday, when she will become unavailable to care for it because of health reasons. Attempts to get the cat into foster care this week have proven unsuccessful so far, DiPillo said. If you know how DiPillo can reach the owner of the cat, call her at (224) 558-7519.