Lake County briefs

Artists wanted:

The Hawthorn District 73 Parent Teacher Organization is looking for unique artists to participate in their winter boutique Dec. 5. Applications and guidelines may be downloaded from www.hawthornpto.org. Call Michelle Christensen, (847) 276-4117, or Nina Ferolo, (847) 816-0087, for details.

Warren High to fill board seat:

Warren Township High School District 121 in Gurnee has called a special meeting for Tuesday, Sept. 15, for the appointment of a new board member. Warren board President John Anderson said seven candidates applied to fill the seat vacated by veteran Roberta Pfeiffer. Anderson called the number seeking the board seat surprising and "a great thing." In her Aug. 18 resignation letter, Pfeiffer expressed concern about board members having individual agendas. She also claimed there is "a feeling of censorship" when certain members seek information, and that not all elected officials have freedom to bring questions and concerns to the table for discussion. Pfeiffer was re-elected in 2007.

Prairie Harvest next weekend:

The public is invited to the third annual Prairie Harvest celebration from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20. The event at the farm on the Pritzker Estate in Libertyville showcases Lake County's signature landscapes. The evening features music, cocktails, silent and live auctions, and a dinner buffet prepared with locally grown food. Guests also can take a wagon ride through 850 acres of farmland, woods and pastures on the country estate. Cost is $150 per person. Visit www.llibertyprairie.org for more.

Refresher course available:

A refresher for motorists age 50 and older will be held a the Antioch Public Library on Monday, Sept. 21, and Tuesday, Sept. 22, starting at 9 a.m. Learn how to avoid driving hazards. Attendance on both days is mandatory. Course fee is $14 per person due the first day of class. To register for the program contact the library at (847) 395-0874 or visit apld.info. The library is located at 757 Main St. in Antioch.

Marketing panel established:

A marketing committee to pursue several projects has been established by the Libertyville village board. The seven-member group will be responsible for promoting and marketing Libertyville businesses and tourism opportunities and advancing a local shopping strategy. Evaluating a Libertyville Rewards program is among the ideas to be discussed by the committee. Members, to be appointed by Mayor Terry Weppler, are expected to include local business owners and residents with backgrounds in marketing and related experience.