Fox Valley briefs

McHenry County schedules January H1N1 clinics

The McHenry County Department of Health will continue to offer H1N1 community clinics for all county residents six months of age and older in January. Vaccinations are free, and appointments can be made online at www.mcdh.info or by calling 815-334-2800. Clinics are scheduled to be held Jan. 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the McHenry Township Office, 3703 N Richmond Road, Johnsburg; and Jan. 10, from noon to 4 p.m. at Marengo High School, 110 Franks Road, Marengo. Additional clinics will be scheduled. For more information, visit www.mcdh.info.

Design center to aid businesses

Elgin's Downtown Neighborhood Association is creating a Downtown Elgin Design Resource Center at 2 Douglas Ave. in the first floor of the Elgin Tower Building where existing and potential downtown business and property owners can get help and information. The DNA will help provide information about regulations and city programs to assist with building facades, signs and awnings. The DNA will work with volunteer architects and designers, but is looking for donations of bookshelves, magazine racks and trade journals to help with the design center. For details or to contribute, call (847) 488-1456 or e-mail jbenson@elginil.org.

Help keep kids warm

The Dundee Township Public Library is now accepting donations of new infant, children's and adult mittens and outerwear accessories for its annual Mitten Tree. All items will be donated to the FISH Pantry and the Elgin Crisis Center. Drop off items to the children's desk during regular business hours. For details, call (847) 428-3661 or go to dundeelibrary.info.