The briefs
Signup deadline for Bartlett Idol Feb. 14
Register by Saturday, Feb. 14 or you'll miss out on the Bartlett Idol singing competition being held at 7 p.m. Feb. 27. Competitors will sing against people in their own age division: 7 and under, 8-12, 13-19, 20-30, 31-50 and 51-over. This is a solo competition; no duets or groups will be taken. Contest is for Bartlett residents only; fee to register is $6. (630) 540-4834.
Vendors needed for VIP Club Show
The Schaumburg High School VIP Club invites vendors to participate in the Spring Fashion & Gift Show being held on March 7. Vendors are needed in a variety of media: jewelry; candles; handbags; accessories; fragrances; skin care as well as unique and whimsical gift ideas.
Two fashion shows will also be held during the event, featuring spring apparel and prom fashions sponsored by local retailers. Download applications at www.shs.d211.org.
Learn how to sell your stuff on eBay
"eBay Selling 101" will be held 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday Feb. 16, at the Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. Jack Waddick, eBay University instructor, walks through the keys to successful eBay selling. Live demos, time for questions. To register, (847) 358-5881, ext. 167 or palatinelibrary.org.
Barrington seniors can get tax help
Sponsored by the Barrington Area Council on Aging, trained AARP volunteers are assisting seniors with their taxes now through April 11, by appointment. Call BACOA at (847) 381-5030 to sign up.
Sessions are being scheduled from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays at the BACOA office in Prairieview Building at The Garlands of Barrington, 6000 Garlands Lane, Suite 100, Barrington. Sessions will also be held Saturdays from 8-11 a.m. at Barrington Bank & Trust, at 201 Hough St.
Hear 'casual classics' Saturday at Harper
The Harper College Community Music Center concert series offers "Casual Classics," at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, in Room A238 of Building A, presented by the Community Music Center faculty. $17 general admission, discounts available for seniors and students. (847) 925-6100 or harpercollege.edu.
Norwegian League offers scholarships
The Norwegian National League of Chicago is offering scholarships to students of Norwegian heritage in Cook, Lake, DuPage, McHenry and Will counties. Students in fifth grade through high school must submit an original essay on a Norwegian topic. Students in first through fourth grade must submit an original drawing depicting a Norwegian topic. Visit nnleague.org or call Tom Maxson, (847) 297-1656 or Barbara Kronborg-Mogil, (847) 823-7596. Entries must be postmarked by March 15.