Fox Valley briefs

Halloween fun:

Algonquin kids between the ages 10 and 14 are welcome to register for the village's Halloween trip to Enchanted Castle Oct. 24. The night includes unlimited Laser Tag, karaoke, bumper cars, indoor go-karting and mini golf. Food will also be provided, and the $42 fee includes transportation to and from village hall, food and game tokens. For details or to register, visit algonquin.org.

Library hosts tax hike meetings:

The Huntley Area Public Library will hold two informational meetings on its proposed tax increase before voters head to the polls Nov. 4. The tax increase, which would amount to about $60 a year for the owner of a $250,000 home, would allow the library to issue about $9.5 million in bonds for a 33,000-square-foot addition. The meetings will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 14 and Wednesday, Oct. 29 at the library, 11000 Ruth Road. The meetings will end around 8:30 p.m. and include question-and-answer sessions, tours and refreshments. Call (847) 669-5386.

Candidates forum in Carpentersville:

The League of Women Voters of the Carpentersville Dundee Area will hold a candidates forum from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21 at the Dundee Township Park District Senior Center, 665 Barrington Ave., Carpentersville. Candidates from several contested races will present an opening statement and answer questions submitted from the audience.