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Take ACT Prep classes at MCC

American College Testing Prep classes for high school students will be held at McHenry County College during spring break, Monday through Thursday.

ACT Prep classes include four separate four-hour sessions each of math, reading, science and English. The classes do not include the actual ACT test, just practice that aims to assist in boosting a student's confidence and improving his or her ACT test scores.

Students must see their school counselor to register for the test.

The college is at 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake. For more information regarding ACT Prep dates, fees and course numbers, call Marie Frostman at (815) 479-7559, or e-mail mfrostma@mchenry.edu.

Medical, tax help at Dundee library

The Dundee Township Public Library offers free arthritis screening from 4 to 7 p.m. April 1 at the library, 555 Barrington Ave., East Dundee.

Dr. Daniel Kuesis, a hip and knee specialist, will be available for arthritis, hip or knee pain screening. Participants should wear shorts or T-shirt depending on problem area. Appointments are required. Call AlexianConnects at (866) ALEXIAN or (866) 253-9426.

• The AARP Tax-Aide program continues on Thursdays through April 10 at the Dundee Township Public Library, 555 Barrington Ave., East Dundee.

The program provides free tax preparation and assistance services to seniors as well as low-and middle-income taxpayers. Volunteer counselors will be available to complete basic income tax forms and answer tax questions. Appointments are required. Call (847) 428-3661, ext. 308. Tax forms are available at the Information Desk.