Briefs: Family preparedness open house

Does your family have an emergency plan in place? What's in your kit? Do you have three days of food and supplies? Will you stay at home or go someplace else? These are questions every family should ask themselves. Take the time now to decide how your family will survive an unexpected disaster - before it happens. In recognition of September being National Preparedness Month, the McHenry County Medical Reserve Corps will hold an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. today at the McHenry County Department of Health, 2200 N. Seminary Ave., Annex A, Woodstock. Members will demonstrate the types of items included in an emergency kit, with checklists provided for planning your own kit. Giveaways and sample emergency supplies will be available, while supplies last. Refreshments will be served. For details, call Liz Hackett at (815) 334-4932 or visit www.mcdhprepare.info.

Sign up today for family law seminar:

The Women's Bar Association for the 16th Judicial Circuit will hold a family law seminar from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29, in the multipurpose room at the Kane County Judicial Center, 37W777 Route 38 in St. Charles. Reservations must be made by today by e-mailing womensbar16@gmail.com. You can pay at the door or send your payment to Women's Bar Association-16, PO Box 1074, St. Charles, 60174.

Alpaca open house

Enjoy an open house at the Waldron Grove Alpaca Farm on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 27 and 28. Meet 43 Suri Alpacas and three babies. And while you're there enjoy a professional art sale that includes alpaca fiber art, alpaca yarn, roving, paintings, custom handbags, jewelry, recycled felted wool accessories for kids and adults, and alpaca socks. See demonstrations on felting and fiber art right from the source. Admission is free. The farm is at 39W856 McDonald Road, Elgin. Call (847) 888-3934.

Fundraiser set for Team Trish:

Black Tie Affair Day Spa and Salon in Bartlett will hold a fundraiser from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, to benefit Team Trish, a campaign supporting Hanover Township community health nurse and cancer patient Trish Simon. Local artist Gina Freehill will sign her purchased work for a $10 donation. All the money collected and part of the proceeds from salon services go to Team Trish and the development of a foundation to help others in need. The salon is at 215 S. Main St. For details, call (630) 830-4040.