Lake County briefs

Senior agency needs help:

The Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging is seeking a Lake County representative on its advisory council, either a resident or someone employed in Lake County. The position is for two years, although the appointee will then be eligible for a full three-year term. The Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging is a nonprofit organization that develops and coordinates a network of services for older people throughout an eight-county area in northeastern Illinois. Volunteers 60 and over are particularly encouraged to apply. (847) 939-0727 or (800) 528-2000.

Shelter-A-Child tag days:

Shelter Inc., a nonprofit child welfare agency, is looking for about 200 taggers to volunteer during their Shelter-A-Child tag days, May 8-10. Volunteers solicit contributions in two-hour shifts throughout the Northwest suburbs. Proceeds go toward Shelter, which provides housing and care for children and adolescents. Taggers are needed at Metra stations, intersections and local stores. www.shelter-inc.org.

Water flushing in Volo:

Volo will flush the water system in the Terra Springs Subdivision on Tuesday, April 28 and in the Remington Subdivision on Wednesday, April 29. Residents may experience some water discoloration, pressure variation and turbidity during the flushing. People with questions should contact the Volo Village Hall at (815) 740-6982.