Fox Valley briefs

High school stages comedy:

This weekend, Huntley High School is staging a period comedy written by 2003 Huntley graduate Holly Burkhalter. The play, "The Princess and the Pirate," combines elements from Mark Twain's "The Prince and the Pauper" and events from the life of Elizabeth I. The performances will be at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are available for $5 at the door 45 minutes before the curtains go up. "The Princess and the Pirate" is the fifth play Burkhalter has directed for Huntley Unit District 158. For more information, e-mail jburkhalter@district158.org.

Help still needed:

Elgin Parks and Recreation Department officials are still in need of volunteers to help assemble ramps, jumps and other obstacles between July 20 and July 30 at the city's second skateboard park at Prairie Park, an eight-acre site on Willard Avenue, north of Villa Street. The city spent $100,000 on ramps for the 11,000-square-foot park. Volunteers are needed for two-hour shifts. Anyone 13 and older may volunteer, but those using power tools must be at least 18. For details, call (847) 931-6788 or e-mail bednar_p@cityofelgin.org.

Church hosts annual barbecue:

The First Congregational Church of Huntley is hosting its annual Fay's Pork Chop Barbecue from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 25. The event, which will be held at the corner of Main and Myrtle streets, features Fay's famous pork chops, a full range of sides and live entertainment. Tickets cost $12 in advance and $13 on the day of the event. Call (847) 669-3691.

School seeks veterans:

Hampshire High School is seeking the names of local veterans for the school's celebration on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. The goal of the event, "Honoring the Veterans of Hampshire," is to provide students with a better understanding of veterans' contributions. The Community Unit District 300 school board voted this year to hold classes on Veterans Day. Board members said students could learn more about veterans from presentations and classes than they could staying home. Call (847) 792-3500.