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Singing valentines from Spring Valley
Quartets from the Spring Valley Chorus will spread love through music this Valentine's Day. The quartets can be hired to sing a special Valentine song delivered to a home, office, business, school, nursing home or other location along with a special Valentine treat and keepsake.
The chorus has been doing Singing Valentines for five years. Chorus Director Debbie Bustamante said it is the most fun and rewarding activity the chorus does all year long.
"Each Valentine delivery is unique and those who receive the special greetings are often so touched they are brought to tears," she said. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Schaumburg Township food pantry.
The Spring Valley Chorus is an award-winning, Sweet Adelines women's barbershop chorus from Schaumburg. To order a Singing Valentine, call (847) 668-5872.
Theater workshop for kids in Palatine
ArtReach Educational Theatre will begin its Spring Musical Theatre workshop Feb. 14, consisting of 10 Saturday sessions, five weeknight arts classes, a tech week and a weekend of shows.
Children and teens ages 5-18 can participate. They will be directed by professional Chicago actors and perform alongside them in a fully staged production of "Cats."
The workshops and classes will be taught in Palatine and performances will be at Harper College. (630) 808-5852 or artreachspotlite.com.
Apply now for a chamber scholarship
The Streamwood Chamber of Commerce will award three $1,000 scholarships to students based on merit, community involvement and essay.
They are available to college- or technical-bound high school seniors who are legal residents of Streamwood or legal dependents of a member of the Streamwood Chamber of Commerce in good standing.
Applications can be downloaded from the chamber Web site at streamwoodchamber.com or picked up at the chamber office. All applications must be returned, postmarked or delivered no later then Friday, March 27. Faxes will not be accepted. (630) 837-5200.
Vendors wanted for SHS VIP craft show
The Schaumburg High School VIP Club is looking for vendors to participate in its Spring Fashion & Gift Show, March 7 at the school, 1100 W. Schaumburg Road. There are 50 spaces available for vendors selling candles, accessories, fragrances, clothing, skin care and unique and whimsical gift ideas.
Two fashion shows will also be held during this event, featuring spring apparel and prom fashions from local retailers.
Vendor applications can be downloaded from the school Web site, www.shs.d211.org or e-mail requests to donnaep@sbcglobal.net.