Lake County briefs
Lake Villa library announces One Book, One Community:
The book "My Life and Hard Times" by James Thurber has been chosen as the focus for this year's One Book, One Community event at the Lake Villa District Library. The program runs from June 8 to Aug. 8. James Thurber (1894-1961) was a beloved American humorist. Though he spent much of his career writing and drawing for The New Yorker magazine, his roots are solidly Midwestern. His talent for capturing and satirizing everyday events, made his reputation. My Life and Hard Times is a humorous autobiographical memoir. It includes such memorable and uproarious pieces as "A Sequence of Servants", "The Night the Bed Fell" and perhaps the most well-known story about the Thurber family dog, Muggs, "The Dog that Bit People." For details call (847)-356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
"First Friday" in Libertyville:
MainStreet Libertyville's "First Friday" celebration opens the season today, 6 to 9 p.m., in the downtown area. Stores will stay open late and a variety of activities, including a working artist, wine tasting, and jazz band, are offered. "First Friday" is a new activity that runs through August. It is one of 19 community events organized and produced each year by MainStreet, a nonprofit, volunteer-based organization. Call (847) 680-0336.
Helping kids:
The Children's Outreach and Vocational Education (COVE) a nonprofit organization that serves disadvantaged children in Uganda hosts its annual fundraiser beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 6 at Mickey Finn's, 412 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Proceeds will provide food, health care and education for orphans and disadvantaged children in Uganda. The donation is $35 per person. Space is limited. The event includes food, a silent and live auctions and raffles. Contact Darlene at (847) 438-4780 or darf10@comcast.net.
Kildeer trustee quits:
Kildeer trustee Vern Scacci resigned from the board Tuesday, effective that night, Mayor Nandia Black confirmed Thursday. the resignation followed a board vote to hire Black's brother-in-law, Michael Talbett, as village administrator. Scacci didn't indicate whether that hiring, which he opposed, was a factor, Black said. Scacci could not be reached for comment Thursday. Black said she will begin searching for an appointee to replace Scacci soon.