The briefs
Central School gets a national audience
Greg Peerbolte, executive director of the Mount Prospect Historical Society, will discuss last year's relocation of the 1896 one-room Central School at this year's national conference of the Country Schoolhouse Association of America, June 15-17 n Latrobe, Pa. The presentation, "A Country Schoolhouse in the Big City: Mount Prospect's 1896 Central School," will focus on the school's history and the efforts to save and restore it.
"I think it will be a fascinating presentation for conference attendees because this 'country' schoolhouse was preserved on the fringe of one of the country's largest metropolitan areas," Peerbolte said. "I hope the conference will provide networking opportunities and give the ongoing Central School Campaign national prominence."
Garden Club offers student scholarship
The Wheeling Garden Club is accepting applications for scholarship assistance for Wheeling area residents wishing to enroll in classes dealing with horticulture, entomology, trees, landscaping or residential gardening. For an application call Joyce, (847) 537-0567.
Jaycees uncover best pizza in Elk Grove
The Elk Grove Village Jaycees have announced the winners of their Best Pizza Contest held in May.
Winners are: Thin crust cheese: Pete's A Pie; thick crust cheese: Lou Malnati's; thin crust meat: Abbate's; thick crust meat: Old Chicago and specialty: Old Chicago (Buffalo Chicken Pizza)
The Jaycees appreciate the restaurants that participated and donated pizzas to this event. The Elk Grove Village Jaycees are a nonprofit community organization available to people between the ages of 21-40. Visit elkgrovevillagejaycees.org.
Meet Dist. 214's new special ed leader
Parents of special education students are invited to attend a reception for Northwest Suburban High School District 214's new associate superintendent for student services, Johnnie Thomas. Thomas succeeds Barbara Kelley on July 1 as the new special education leader.
The reception will be held 5:45-6:45 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, in Room D100 of the Forest View Educational Center, 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. It will be followed by the District 214 school board meeting at 7 p.m.
Gail's Carriage Inn holds fundraiser
Gail's Carriage Inn Restaurant & Pancake House, 1145 Elmhurst Road, Des Plaines, is holding a fundraiser for the Make-A-Wish Foundation fundraiser, at 7 p.m. Friday, June 19, Cost is $50 per person, which includes dinner, two drinks, show and 50/50 raffle.
Rick "Elvis" Saucedo will perform. Of the admission price, $10 will go for the raffle, with the winner receiving half the money and the other half being donated to Make-A-Wish Foundation. Call Mike at (847) 758-9407 for tickets or information.