Recycle your old electronics at Algonquin collection
Do you have a ton of electronics you're just dying to get rid of?
If you live in Algonquin, don't throw them out - save them for the village's e-waste recycling day, which takes place from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the public works facility at 110 Meyer Drive.
You're welcome to bring the following items at no charge: hair dryers, keyboards, mice, fax machines, cell phones, computers, MP3 players, speakers, vacuum cleaners, radios, scanners, projectors, printers, microwaves, monitors, laptops, fax machines, cables, wires, digital cameras, servers, server racks, VCRs, CD/DVD players and even phonographs.
You'll have to pay extra if you're dropping off a television set - you'll pay $15 for sets 27 inches or smaller and $25 for ones longer than 27 inches.
This project fulfills one of the requirements of the Greenest Region Compact, which the village joined in late 2007.
E-waste recycling, along with water conservation and distributing CFL light bulbs to residents, are two of the compact's major priorities.
Unfortunately, white goods, (refrigerators, stoves, freezers, dishwashers, dryers, air conditioners), medical waste products, rubber-based items and wooden cased or particleboard products aren't included this time around.
For more information, call the village at (847) 658-2700.
More green news for Algonquin: Speaking of water conservation, Algonquin leaders have announced the winners of its poster contest.
The village's "Every Drop Counts" water conservation poster contest was open to kids in kindergarten through fifth grades and officials hope that the lessons learned, trickle down to the adults in the kids' lives.
Michael Wardach took first place, with Kylie Musselwhite and Autumn Washington placing second and third, respectively.
The village presented the kids with certificates during an awards ceremony at Tuesday's committee of the whole meeting.
The kids also took photos with Village President John Schmitt and received prizes from Sonic and Brunswick Zone XL.
Polo in Elgin? Now through September, Dahlwood Polo Club in Elgin is holding free professional polo matches every Sunday for the 2009 Summer Pro Players League.
Dahlwood put together a public season at the Kendall Creek Polo Field in Elgin, after the Oak Brook Sports Core pulled the plug on its season, citing the economy.
To enjoy the sport of kings, you should bring a chair plenty of sunblock, a hat, food, beer and wine.
Dogs are welcome as well, just as long as you keep them on a leash.
You don't need to dress fancy - casual clothes are OK.
You'll even get to go divot stomping at halftime - that's when spectators stomp down on the field's torn up portions.
For more information, directions or a complete schedule, call Paul Pisula at (630) 677-0405.
• Lenore Adkins covers Algonquin, Lake in the Hills, Pingree Grove, McHenry County College, Cary and Fox River Grove. She lives in Elgin. To reach her, call (847) 608-2725 or send an e-mail to ladkins@dailyherald.com.