Lake County briefs

Minnesota governor to speakMinnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty will be the keynote speaker at the Lake County Republican Federation's 48th annual spring gala April 16 at the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort. A cocktail reception will begin at 5:30 p.m. and dinner is set for 7 p.m. Tickets are $100 each or $1,000 for a table of 10. To make a reservation, call (847) 680-6680 or send an e-mail to chelsea@lcgop.org.Volunteers wantedMundelein High School's summer reading committee is seeking community volunteers, event sponsors and business partnerships for August's Summer Reading Celebration. To volunteer, e-mail dlillydahl@d120.org or call (847) 949-2200, ext. 1099.Bone marrow testsThe city of Waukegan hosts its second annual Humanitarian Marrow Registry Drive from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. today at city hall, 100 N. Martin Luther King Drive. In 2007, 500 new members were placed on the Be the Match Registry after the community hosted a bone marrow drive. At that time, the event focused on two young patients who are alive today because of live-saving bone marrow transplants and the efforts of the residents in this community. The test for bone marrow compatibility involves collecting a small sample from your mouth with a cotton swab. The test normally is $90 but is being offered free of charge by the city.