Fox Valley briefs

Football, cheerleading registration today:

The DC Junior Chargers Youth Football Organization is holding registration for the 2009 football and cheerleading season 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at the Dundee Township Park District Recreation Center, 665 Barrington Ave, Carpentersville. Interested parties must reside within Community Unit District 300 boundaries or the Dundee Township Park District. Children must bring a copy of their birth certificate, a current sports physical and a report card. Registration and equipment fees are $250 for football and cheerleading. For details, go to dcjrchargers.com or call (847) 622-4487.

Chili Cook-Off for Charity

The Association for Individual Development is having a Chili Cook-off at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, at Mott's Lounge in Burlington, at 1 p.m. Jan. 25 at Mary's Corner Tap in South Elgin and at 1 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Maple Park Pub in Maple Park. The top three winners from each of these contests will face off during AID's 10th annual telethon on Feb. 28 and have the chance to win a $500 cash first prize. Pre-registration is required. For details, call (847) 931-2294 or visit www.the-association.org.

District 300 hosts hearing

Community Unit District 300 is hosting a public hearing on Superintendent Ken Arndt's proposal to hold classes on Veterans Day, celebrated on Nov. 11. District officials say the district is one of the few in the area that does not have school on the holiday. Officials hope to use the day as a way to educate students about veterans and honor local veterans. The hearing will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, at the administration center, 300 Cleveland Ave., Carpentersville. The school board is scheduled to vote on the matter immediately after the public hearing.