The briefs

Tour Frank Lloyd Wright's home

Today, Sept. 29, is the deadline to register for the South Barrington Park District's Frank Lloyd Wright tour of homes in Oak Park on Thursday, Oct. 2. The narrated tour of Wright's home and studio includes a four-block guided walking tour of Frank Lloyd Wright homes in the neighborhood. The fee - $25 fee for residents, $30 nonresidents - includes bus transportation from the South Barrington Community Center, 3 Tennis Club Lane, and all tours. Lunch is on your own. Call (847) 381-7515 or visit sbpd.net.

Arthritis forum set for today

State Rep. Fred Crespo will sponsor a free exercise and arthritis forum with the Arthritis Foundation of Greater Illinois to provide education and pain relief options. The event will be held 10 a.m. today, Sept. 29, at the Hanover Park Park District, 1919 Walnut Ave., Hanover Park. Crespo will talk to participants about legislation and Arthritis Foundation representatives will discuss the chronic nature of arthritis and demonstrate arthritis exercise techniques. A free light breakfast will be served. Call (630) 855-8500.

Learn to be green at environmental fair

The Palatine Park District Environmental Committee will host an Environmental Education Fair from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8 at the Palatine Community Center, West Shelf, 250 E. Wood St., Palatine. The event is free and the public is invited to attend. Call (847) 991-0333.