Fox Valley briefs

Alcohol awareness forum at Ellis:In observance of Alcohol Awareness Month in April, residents are invited to attend Renz Addiction Counseling Center's Parent Awareness Forum from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 29 at Ellis Middle School, 225 S. Liberty Street, Elgin. Attendees will hear representatives from the Elgin Police Department, the Illinois Alcohol Drug Dependence Association, and Linden Oaks at Edward as they discuss what can be done to keep drugs and alcohol out of children's lives; how to prevent adolescent depression and self-injury; and how to protect families from violent youths. A question and answer forum will follow the presentations. For details, call Ricardo Gasca at 847-697-1221 extension 264.Library hosts job station:The Huntley Area Public Library, 11000 Ruth Road, offers a job assistance station. The station features information on cover letters, resumes, interviews, computer skills and the job search. A reference librarian will be on hand between noon and 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday to assist job seekers. Visit huntleylibrary.org/jobs, or call (847) 669-5386 ext. 21.Scholarship contest:Applications are now available for State Sen. Michael Noland's 2010 College Scholarship Contest. The program allows each member of the Illinois General Assembly to award scholarships to nine Illinois public universities to students in the 22nd Senate District who have been active in public and civic affairs, demonstrated academic achievement or are in need of assistance. Applications are available at Noland's office, 100 E. Chicago St., Suite 302, Elgin, 60120, and are due by April 30. For details, call (847) 214-8864.