Lake Co. briefs

Computer recycling in Lake Villa:

Antioch Township hosts a computer recycling event Saturday, Sept. 13. All makes and models of computers, keyboards, monitors, VCR and DVD players will be collected from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The collection takes place at the Antioch Township Center at 1625 N. Deep Lake Road, Lake Villa. No televisions or appliances will be accepted.

Forum tonight on class rank:

Libertyville-Vernon Hills Area High School District 128 residents can learn about a proposal to eliminate students' class rankings today at Libertyville High School, 708 W. Park Ave., Libertyville. The meeting is set to begin at 7 p.m. A second meeting is set for 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, at Vernon Hills High School, 145 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills. Information also is available online at d128.org.

Beware of scam:

Buffalo Grove police are warning of a scam similar to one several residents experienced recently in Arlington Heights. The scam targets older residents. A caller claims to be a grandson or other relative who says he has been in an accident or is in jail. The caller then asks for a wire transfer of money. Anyone who receives this call should get as much information as possible and then call police at (847) 459-2560. Buffalo Grove Cmdr. Steve Husak said both incidents involving village residents turned out well since those residents called their grandchildren or their children to confirm the call wasn't real.

Antioch offers fall, winter art classes:

The fall and winter class schedule is available at the Antioch Fine Arts Center, 983 Main St., downtown Antioch. Classes, which are open to all ages and all proficiency levels, will take place at the gallery, the Antioch Library, Antioch Middle or Upper Grade schools or the artist's studio. Volunteers man the gallery from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. For information, visit the Web site at www.antiochfinearts.org or call (847) 838-2274.