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Meeting set for fireworks

Fox Lake officials will be holding a fireworks meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday. The event will take place at Fox Lake village hall, 66 Thillen Drive. The purpose of the event is to discuss whether the test fireworks ignited on Wednesday could be seen at all locations throughout the village. The meeting is open to the public. For more information about the meeting, contact the village at (847) 587-2151, or check out the village's Web site at www.foxlake.org.

Look, it's Saturn

Budding astronomers can stop by Ela Area Public Library in Lake Zurich for a viewing of Saturn and the moon from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 7:30 to 9 p.m. April 9, weather permitting. The Lake County Astronomical Society will be on-hand with binoculars and telescopes in the library's parking lot for participants to catch a glimpse of Saturn's rings. Saturn's rings will not be visible again until 2011. Free astronomy stickers and glow bracelets will be given to all children. Registration is not required. Call (847) 438-3433.

You can order a rain barrel

Pre-orders for 60-gallon, terra cotta colored rain barrels are being taken by the Lake County Stormwater Management Commission. Rain barrels reduce the volume of water flowing to storm sewers and other water resources. Stored water can be used to water your garden, lawn or house plants and for auto washing and window cleaning. Cost is $79 per barrel and includes a spigot, two overflow valves and a screen to keep out mosquitoes. Deadline to order is April 7 with pick up dates of May 9 and 10 at Independence Grove Forest Preserve near Libertyville. Visit www.co.lake.il.us/smc or www.lcfpd.org.