Northwest suburban briefs
Coats, hats, gloves needed
Bring in new or gently used adult or children's coats, hats and gloves from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday or 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday to the Arlington Chiropractic Clinic, 1702 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. Clothing will be collected through Tuesday, Dec. 23. The drive benefits St. Vincent DePaul Society. Call (847) 259-4493
Dist. 214 hosts art, writing contest
Township High School District 214 is seeking entries from residents within its boundaries for its annual Arts Unlimited Community Writing and Art Contest. One entry per person can be made in three categories, poetry, prose and visual art. Prose entries are limited to 1,500 words. Visual art entries must be in two dimensions, in color or grayscale, and submitted as a photograph or copy. Two copies of each entry are required, with the entrant's name, address and telephone number, and title of work, on the back of one copy, and the title only on the other copy. Entries will not be returned. Submit entries to Liz Schrenk, Arts Unlimited 214, Elk Grove High School, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007. Deadline is Feb. 15. An awards presentation and reception will be April 15.
Library trustee positions open
Three trustee positions for the Mount Prospect Public Library Board are open for the Spring 2009 election. Those interested in running for Library Trustee must file their petitions during the Jan. 19 through 26 filing period. For details, call (847) 253-5675, or stop by the library at 10 S. Emerson St.