Lake County briefs
Historic meetings set
Libertyville's newly formed historic preservation committee has set meeting dates for 4 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at the village hall, 118 W. Cook Ave. Impacts of a preservation ordinance on the value of homes, as well as owners' rights, are expected to be future topics of discussion. Commissioners in their initial meeting said providing research and background on the village Web site, libertyville.com, would be helpful for interested residents. Mayor Terry Weppler, who established the commission, said he favors strong measures to protect downtown buildings but less stringent rules for neighborhoods. The next meeting is Jan. 20.
Health director named
Theodore Testa of Antioch has been named the new behavioral health services director at the Lake County Health Department. Testa will plan, coordinate and administer mental health and substance abuse services, including: addictions treatment, child and adolescent behavioral health services, crisis care, outpatient counseling and case management and a mental health group home. He will oversee a staff of 270. Testa previously served as corporate director of behavioral health at Presbyterian Medical Services in Santa Fe, N.M. Behavioral health services provides treatment, training and support services to persons experiencing problems related to emotional and mental illness, or drug and alcohol addiction.
New student orientations at CLC
New student orientation will be offered from 8 a.m. to noon Jan. 5-7 at the College of Lake County's Grayslake campus. Officials said recent high school graduates who plan to earn an associate degree or certificate must attend an orientation session. A session also is necessary for students who want to transfer to a four-year college or university, officials said. Mark Lowry, new student orientation/first year experience coordinator, said the January orientation gatherings do not include a one-on-one adviser meeting or registration assistance. He said new students may meet with an adviser and enroll in classes on their own after completing the orientation. For information, or to register for a new-student orientation session, visit www.clcillinois.edu/nso or call (847) 543-2486.
Auditions for Sherlock Holmes
Auditions for the Improv Playhouse Young Actors Workshop's production of Sherlock Holmes will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4 at the IP Black Box Theatre, 735 N. Milwaukee Ave., in downtown Libertyville. Rehearsals are 1 to 3 p.m. Sundays and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays beginning Jan. 9. Performances will be March 12, 13 and 14. Designed and written for young actors, the play offers many female and male character roles including Holmes, Watson and Dr. Moriarty and roles for actors from third through ninth grade. Interested cast members should schedule and audition time and pick up an audition packet. Call (847) 968-4529 or visit www.improvplayhouse.com for more information.