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Apply for Habitat homes Saturday

The Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley will hold an informational meeting for those interested in applying for a Habitat for Humanity home.

The meeting will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 845 W. Main St., West Dundee.

Applications are distributed at the end of the informational meeting and are reviewed based on these criteria: need for better housing, ability to repay the no-interest loan and willingness to partner with Habitat for Humanity.

Applicants must live or work in the organization's service area which includes portions of Kane and Cook counties. There is an annual household income requirement which varies based on the size of the family. For example, a family of four must earn at least $24,900 annually but no more than $43,700.

Day school greets improv group

Wonderful tales of old will come to life for the students at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 7 at Fox River Country Day School, 1600 Dundee Ave., Elgin.

Chicago Improv Festival Productions will present an original theater performance of several folk tales taken from the continents of Africa, Asia, and South America.

To help interpret these funny and magical stories, the performers will creatively use long wooden sticks, multi-colored cloths and hand-held musical instruments. Wrapping up this unique presentation to a wonderful close, the cast plays an improvisational storytelling game based on a suggestion taken from the audience.

See www.urbangateways. org for more information.

Fox River Country Day School serves children in preschool through eighth grade and has been in existence since 1913.

It is known for its accelerated curriculum, character education, arts programs, and unique campus.

Visit Web site www.frcds.org for more information.