Lake County briefs
Department head resigns:
The head of Vernon Hills High School's English department has resigned, officials confirmed Thursday. The Libertyville-Vernon Hills Area High School District 128 board unanimously agreed to accept teacher Paul Kemp's resignation Wednesday night. The vote followed a specially scheduled, closed-door meeting on the matter. District officials declined to say why Kemp resigned or if he was asked to quit. Kemp had worked at the school since 2002. He could not be reached for comment.
Long Grove recycling event Saturday:
If it has a plug, it can probably be recycled at Long Grove's first electronics recycling collection event, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at Geimer Greenhouses (Old Route 53, just north of Lake-Cook Road and Menards). All Lake County residents are invited to recycle computers, cameras, radios, telephones, coffee makers, vacuums, toasters, microwaves, power tools, irons, hair dryers and electric razors, etc. No appliances. This event is organized in conjunction with the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County. For information contact the village of Long Grove at longgrove.net or (847) 634-9440.
Tea party scheduled:
The Lake County Women's Coalition will hold its 15th annual and final tea party Oct. 4. The theme of the event is "Remembering the Women Who Started the Ripple." Group founder and former Lake County coroner Barbara Richardson will be featured in a re-enactment of the 1850 Women's Rights Convention. The event is set for 1 p.m. at the Country Squire, 19133 Belvidere Road, Grayslake. Tickets are $20 each. For more information, call (847) 336-1795.
Rosalind Franklin hosts Discovery Program:
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science invites Lake County high school and college students to attend a new Discovery Program in medical and health science careers on Saturday, Oct. 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 3333 Green Bay Road, North Chicago. University faculty and staff will present information about exploring medical and health science careers. Guests, including interested parents, can tour the school, experience state-of-the-art medical and science laboratories and learn about anatomy, nutrition and scientific research. Rosalind Franklin University students will talk about their paths to college and graduate studies in medicine and the health sciences. Sessions will be presented in English and Spanish. The first 200 guests who register will receive a complimentary lunch. For details call (847) 578-8354 or email Christina.angel@rosalindfranklin.edu. The event is free and open to the public.