The briefs

New Celebrate! section coming

Beginning May 11, the Daily Herald will publish a new section titled "Celebrate," which will herald readers' celebrations of milestones in their lives, such as birthdays, graduations, new babies, bar/bat mitzvahs, Quinceaneras, baptisms, first Communions and confirmations, and anything else that readers would like to celebrate.

There will be a cost to place an announcement in Celebrate. Because of this, birthday greetings no longer will be published in Neighbor for free after May 10.

If you are interested in placing an announcement in "Celebrate," visit dailyherald.com and click on "Commitments" under the Lifestyle tab, or call (847) 427-4495 for a form.

Coffee and home improvement tips

The Hoffman Estates village board meets and greets residents from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Public Works Center, 2305 Pembroke Ave. There will be a Q&A session on home improvement projects and property maintenance.

Ceremony set at Field of Dreams

Tom English, a 62-year resident of Barrington and a chief organizer of the town's first Little League Baseball program, will be honored at the opening of the 2008 Barrington Youth Baseball and Softball seasons, held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Barrington High School's Field of Dreams complex, 616 W. Main St.

BYBS sponsor Culver's will offer drink and food specials. For more information, call (847) 304-5244 or visit bybs.net.

Riding competition at Barrington Hills

The Riding Club of Barrington Hills and Walk On, Equine Assisted Activities sponsor a combined test schooling show Saturday at the Barrington Hills Riding Center, 361 Bateman Road.

The show is for tadpole through intermediate. Riders' times are assigned, with a used tack sale and food service at 11 a.m. Barrington area horse community riders will be in dressage and show jumping competition as they prepare for the upcoming show season.

Admission is free. Proceeds benefit Walk On, Equine Assisted Activities. Dogs must be leashed, and there are parking restrictions. For more information, call (224) 627-3730.