Fox Valley briefs

Steak fry

The Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Post 1307 is having its second annual steak fry. The public is welcome to attend from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, at the post home, 1601 Weld Road, Elgin. Advance tickets are $12 through Aug. 10 and are available at the post home or by calling Dorothy at (847) 707-3064. Tickets are available at the door for $15. Dinner will consist of steak, potato, vegetable, salad, roll, and dessert. All proceeds will go to support veterans programs. You can reach the post home at (847) 888-9809.

District 300 mulling lease

The Community Unit District 300 school board is considering an agreement with the Kane County Forest Preserve District and two community organizations that would allow the district to lease an abandoned house for environmental education. The well-preserved house is located along Sleepy Hollow Road, between Route 72 and Huntley Road, on the 160-acre Schweitzer property. Under the deal, District 300 would use the lower level of the house for environmental education and the Citizen Advocate Team and Friends of the Fox River would have office space on the second floor. If the deal is not approved, the forest preserve district plans to raze the house. District 300's administration has recommended approval of the agreement.

Farmers market open Saturday

The Dundee Farmers Market is open beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday. About 40 vendors will sell fresh, locally grown produce, flowers and bedding plants, as well as antiques and collectibles. The farmers market is at the Dundee Township Visitors Center, also known as the Depot, 319 N. River St., East Dundee. The market runs from May through October and includes an annual tomato contest and pumpkin festival.