Lake County briefs

Get tickets for concert:

Tickets are still available for the annual Libertyville-Vernon Hills Area High School District 128 senior holiday dinner and concert. The event, open to senior citizens who live in the district, will be on Tuesday, Dec. 8, at Libertyville High School, 708 W. Park Ave. A free dinner will be served at 4 p.m. in the cafeteria, followed by a 5 p.m. concert in the auditorium. Tickets are required for the dinner and are available on a limited basis at the Libertyville and Vernon Hills senior centers or by calling (847) 247-4527.

"Barrington Aglow" Saturday:

Barrington will glow in the spirit of the holidays Saturday, Dec. 5 at the Ice House Mall & Village Shops from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Local artists will display their work at the BCAC Gallery at the mall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Beginning at 2 p.m., carriage rides around town are available from Cook and Station streets until the arrival of Santa and the annual tree lighting at 4:45 p.m. After the tree is lighted, Santa will be in the "Santa House" next to the tree to greet children and hear their holiday wishes. The Barrington Kiwanis Club will serve free hot chocolate and cookies. Most downtown merchants will be staying open until 8 p.m.

Grayslake business of the year:

Grayslake's Economic Development Commission has named The Vine as its 2009 Business of the Year winner. The Vine, in downtown Grayslake, is a wine and martini bar and restaurant. The award was presented to The Vine as part of a Grayslake Chamber of Commerce holiday installation gathering Thursday. Village officials said the award, in part, goes to a business or individual who brings increased awareness and positive recognition to Grayslake. The Vine was specifically recognized for its substantial business investment and being a major contributor to the Center Street area. The Vine opened in 2006 and expanded in 2008.