Fox Valley briefs

Elgin police to hold accreditation hearing:

A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc. will arrive on Sunday, May 10, to examine all aspects of the Elgin Police Department's policy and procedures, management, operations, and support services. As part of the on-site assessment, agency employees and members of the community are invited to offer comments at a public information session on at 7 p.m. Monday, May 11, in the council chambers located at City Hall, 150 Dexter Court. If you can't make it there, you can still provide comments by telephone by calling (847) 289-2673 between 1 and 3 p.m. Monday. Telephone and in-person comments are limited to 10 minutes and must address the Elgin department's ability to comply with commission standards. A copy of the accreditation standards is available at the Elgin Police Department by calling Sgt. Tamara Welter at (847) 289-2514. If you want to write your comments, send them to: Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc., 10302 Eaton Place, Suite 100, Fairfax, Va., 22030- 2215.

Huntley hosts gardening event:

Huntley's Farmers Market is hosting Plant Your Garden Day from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today on Coral Street and around the square in downtown Huntley. You can buy annuals, perennials, potted plants, used books, crafts and baked goods. The regular farmers market season starts on Saturday, June 6. Call (847) 515-5262.

Sponsors sought:

The Kane County Child Advocacy Center seeks sponsors for a May 17 walk to raise money for groups that investigate cases of sexual and physical abuse against children. The 10-mile Champions for Children Walk is planned for May 17 in Chicago. Gov. Pat Quinn is the scheduled grand marshal. To sponsor a local walker or make a donation pledge, call (630) 208-5160.