The briefs

Kids, name your village's clown

The Algonquin Lions Club and Rosen Hyundai are sponsoring a Name the Village Clown contest, for children kindergarten through third grade. Entries are due by Feb. 29. Winner of the contest will receive a $1,000 savings bond courtesy of Rosen Hyundai of Algonquin. Entries can be dropped off at Rosen Hyundai, 771 S. Randall Road, Algonquin, or mailed to the Algonquin Lions Club, P.O. Box 7493, Algonquin, IL 60102. Entries must be postmarked by Friday. For rules and entry form visit Web site www.lionsclubofalgonquin. org.

Take part in a metaphysical talk

The School of Intuitive Arts and Sciences, 314 Northwest Hwy., in Fox River Grove is sponsoring a metaphysical discussion offering metaphysics to warm the soul and tickle the mind. The event is from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday.

This monthly offering is facilitated by the Rev. Anne S. Muelleman, spiritual leader of the McHenry County Church of Religious Science.

There is no charge to attend; however, a donation for the space is appreciated. All are welcome. For information call (815) 444-0942 or (847) 462-8951.

'McCare Night' will benefit ACRC

McDonald's in Algonquin will host a fundraiser benefiting the Adult & Child Rehab Center from 5 to 8 p.m. March 3. McDonald's is at 125 S. Randall Road, on the corner of Algonquin and Randall roads.

Fifteen percent of the night's sales will be donated to the Rehab Center. For details, call the Rehab Center at (815) 338-1707 or visit the Web site www.adultchild rehabcenter.org.

The Adult & Child Rehab Center provides physical, occupational, speech and lymphedema therapies, as well as nursing care. The Rehab Center accepts most types of insurance.