The briefs
Hersey grads to hold class reunion
John Hersey High School's Class of 1974 will hold its 35th class reunion Saturday, Aug. 15, at Arlington Park Racetrack in Arlington Heights. For information, visit jhhs.d214.org and then go to alumni resources, or call Mike Glink, at (847) 767-5114.
Zoppé Family Circus coming to Maryville
Maryville Academy's Junior Board will be hosting the Zoppé Family Circus on Maryville Academy's main campus in Des Plaines Aug. 21-23, according to Joseph Roque, president of the Maryville Academy Junior Board.
"The Zoppé Family Circus is a great entertainment value and a terrific 'end of summer' outing for the kids before school starts," he said.
The circus features aerial acts, clowns, horse and dog. No pets will be allowed.
There are shows at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Friday; 1:30, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; and 2:30 and 5:30 pm.. Sunday. Tickets are $15 for adults ($20 at the gate) and $10 for children ($15 at the gate). Children three and under are free. Proceeds benefit people served by Maryville Academy.
For tickets or information, call (847) 294-1982 or go to maryvilleacademy.org.
United Way Day coming to track
Northwest Suburban United Way's annual Day at the Races event will be from 12:30-4:40 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22 at Arlington Park's International Room. Proceeds event will benefit 29 communities in the agency's Northwest region.
The event includes silent auction items, wine raffle, split the pot raffle, Fancy Hat and Hawaiian Shirt contests. Sponsorships will include the "Winner's Circle" that includes premium table seating and a winner's circle group photo.
For information, call (847) 768-1074 or visit uwnorthwest.org.
Firefighters collect for muscular dystrophy
The Buffalo Grove Fire Department's "Fill The Boot" campaign to aide the Muscular Dystrophy Association in its fight against the disease will take place at the following dates and locations:
• Friday, Aug. 21, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Lake Cook Road and Arlington Heights Road.
• Friday, Aug. 28 from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Dundee Road and Buffalo Grove Road.
• Saturday, Sept. 5 from 8:45 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. before the Buffalo Grove Days concert.
• Sunday, Sept. 6 1 p.m. during the Buffalo Grove Days Parade.
• September 3-7 at the Buffalo Grove Days First Aid tent.