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Transportation topic of Barrington survey
The Barrington Area Council on Aging, Barrington Township, Cuba Township and the Village of Barrington are asking residents about their transportation needs. The 2009 Barrington Area Transportation Survey asks for feedback on current and future transportation needs in the area. The survey is at www.bacoa.org, and will be distributed in both township newsletters.
Fashion on display at Bartlett show
The Bartlett Woman's Club will have its annual fashion show and luncheon, "Fabulous Fashions," at noon March 15, at Villa Olivia Country Club, 1401 W. Lake St., Bartlett. Proceeds benefit college scholarships. Models will wear clothes from shops at The Arboretum of South Barrington. Tickets are $30 for adults and $16 for children 12 and under. Peggy, (630) 830-8407; Paula, (630) 373-1677 or bartlettwomansclub.org.
Palatine Jaycees elect new leadership
The Palatine Jaycees' board of directors for 2009 will be led by new President Garrett McNulty.
Other new executive officers named Jan. 15 are Heather Tincknell, administrative vice president; Lana Mathis, chapter management vice president; Joe Quinn, community development vice president; Kelli Kusch, individual development vice president; Kelly Clegg, membership development vice president; Dan Reinholtz, treasurer; Chip Iuorio, state director; Jennie Hecht, secretary and Brad Haun, chairman of the board.
The eight local directors are Adam Anderson, Kristin Bureta, Jen Casty, Megan Anne Conway, Monica Haun, Gregg Metz, Brett Pfister and Ryan Tincknell.
Vendors needed for Schaumburg show
The Schaumburg High School VIP Club invites vendors in jewelry, candles, handbags, accessories, fragrances, skin care and unique gift ideas. to participate in the Spring Fashion & Gift Show March 7. Two fashion shows will also be held during the event, featuring spring apparel and prom fashions sponsored by local retailers. Download applications from www.shs.d211.org.
Library raffle is all about the chocolate
You can savor more than just a good book at the Mount Prospect Public Library Foundation's "Unbelievable Chocolate Raffle" Jan. 30-Feb. 8. Ten chocolate-themed specialty baskets donated by area businesses and foundation supporters will be auctioned, after being on display in the library lobby for 10 days.
Raffle tickets go on sale Jan. 30 from foundation volunteers or the registration desk. Tickets are $1, or six or $5. The drawing will begin at 1 p.m. Feb. 8. All proceeds benefit the foundation, which raises funds for programming and events at the library.
Indian Trails grows Spanish collection
Spanish-speaking patrons of the Indian Trails Public Library District now have a wider selection of books, CDs and DVDs after the library spent more than $10,000 at the Guadalajara International Book Fair.
The library had asked patrons what books they want, and Chris Medjo Me Zengue, an Indian Trails library assistant who went to the fair late last year, said all the requests will be filled within the year if not already.
A few of the topics added to the collection are books on home repair, cookbooks, kids books and folk tales, history books, fiction and books on going green. The books will begin to arrive in February.
Over the last several years, the library has spent more than $30,000 on original material in Spanish including CD's, audio books, DVD's and books. The cultural exchange is also an opportunity for publishers and publishing houses to promote various materials as well.
The Indian Trails Library is at 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling.
Queen of Rosary collecting books
Queen of the Rosary School in Elk Grove Village is collecting new and gently used children's books Jan. 25-31 to donate to Chicago schools.
The service project is being coordinated by eighth and third graders, said Kathleen McGinn at Queen of the Rosary.
"We are asking students and their parents to bring us books that are enjoyable, fun reading for inner-city children ages 5-13," she said.
Book Worm Angels, a not-for-profit organization, is behind the drive. Queen of the Rosary is at 690 Elk Grove Blvd.