Fox Valley briefs

County leads state in rabid batsMcHenry County is leading the state in the number of rabid bats found this year. Seventeen rabid bats have been reported in the county so far this year - matching McHenry County's 2009 total. Statewide, local health agencies had reported 68 rabid bats as of Aug. 13. Two Woodstock residents are being treated for rabies exposure after they woke to find the most recent rabid bat in their bedroom. If you find a bat in your living area, call McHenry County Animal Control at (815) 459-6222. For more information, visit cdc.gov/rabies.Charity pig roastSt. Peter's Lutheran Church in Pingree Grove is holding its annual pig roast fundraiser to keep the doors open to the 117-year-old church. The pig roast will be held from 3 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 28 at the church. It costs $10 to attend, and that includes a plate of food and games for the children. You'll also have a chance to tour the church with Pastor John Greve. For details, call (847) 464-4063.Dundee farmer's marketThe Old Dundee Farmer's Market is open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays at The Depot, 319 N. River St., East Dundee. It features more than 40 vendors each week selling locally grown produce, bedding plants and flowers, plus antiques, jewelry and collectibles. For details about vendor space, call Sandy Beck at (847) 426-2423.Volunteers for recyclingKane County is seeking adult volunteers to assist with its electronics recycling program. Volunteers are needed to help unload electronics equipment such as computers, televisions, and telephones from the public's vehicles. The program operates on the second Friday and Saturday of each month at the Circuit Clerk building on Randall Road in St. Charles. Call the county's recycling office at (630) 208-3841 or e-mail recycle@co.kane.il.us.Cat adoption dayHomes for Endangered and Lost Pets (H.E.L.P.) is having a cat adoption day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at National City Bank, 2600 E. Main St., St. Charles. If you are planning to adopt, all members of the household must be present. Renters should bring a copy of their lease that shows cats are allowed. For additional information, go to helpinganimals.org, or call Joyce at (630) 715-1015 or e-mail kiddoc@aol.com.