Lake County briefs

Concert for food pantry:

The Lake Villa-based band To The Odd is having a concert to benefit the Lake Villa Township Food Pantry on Friday, Dec. 18, at 7 p.m. at the Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center, 2007 Civic Center Way in Round Lake Beach. The all-ages show features classic and current rock music. Admission is $2 plus a nonperishable food item or $3 without the food item. For more information, visit rlbciviccenter.org.

Holiday giving tree:

The State Bank of the Lakes has partnered with four local organizations to sponsor families in need with a holiday giving tree. With help from Community Youth Network, Open Arms Mission, Antioch and Lake Villa Townships, 150 children were identified as in need. A wish list has been provided and a giving tree is in the lobby of four of the State Bank of the Lakes locations in Antioch, Lake Villa, Lindenhurst and Grayslake. Employees and customers are encouraged to take a card from the tree to fulfill the child's request. For more details, visit sbotl.com.

Green guide:

The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County has written a guide to help celebrate a more eco-friendly and sustainable holiday season. The 2009 Green Holiday Guide Book contains ideas to help reduce waste, sources for finding interesting and unique eco-friendly gifts and products, tips on energy efficient lighting, recipes for green cleaners, ideas for green greetings and tips for what to do with holiday cards and trees after the holidays are over. There are more tips and ideas on entertaining and decorating as well as information on rain barrels, compost bins, recycling programs and much more. Visit swalco.org or contact Mearleanne at mrampale@swalco.org.