The briefs

Celebrate women's history at Harper

Harper College's celebration of Women Make History Month continues at 2 p.m. Tuesday with author Kathy Steffen reading from her debut book, "First There is a River." The free event takes place in Room A243 of Building A, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine.

The historical novel was inspired by Steffen's great-grandmother, a cook on a West Virginia riverboat. For more information, call (847) 925-6000 or visit harpercollege.edu.

Senior bingo held at park district

The Hoffman Estates Commission for Senior Citizens and the Hoffman Estates Park District will hold bingo for seniors at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the park district's Community Center and Ice Arena, 1685 W. Higgins Road, rooms 105 and 106.

Prizes will include hams, turkeys and pies. Admission is $2. For more information or to R.S.V.P., call (847) 781-2606.

Help aging parents make decisions

Friendship Village of Schaumburg, 350 W. Schaumburg Road, will hold a panel discussion on helping aging parents make decisions from 7 to 8 p.m. Thuesday. The event will be held in Assembly Hall's Friendship Center.

Attendees will hear from experts in the fields of finance, health care, insurance and wellness, and take part in a question-and-answer session.

Admission is free, and coffee and light refreshments will be served. Space is limited. R.S.V.P. at (800) 475-9092.