The briefs

Used book sale to aid Little City

The Little City Foundation Used Book Sale, the largest event of its kind in Illinois, will be June 6-15 at Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center, Route 41 and Golf Road, Skokie.

Thousands are expected to check out a lineup of author appearances, book signings and children's activities. Last year, more than 125,000 used books, comics and collectible magazines were sold. There will be an estimated 200,000 books this year.

For a complete schedule of events, visit LittleCityBookSale.blogspot.com. Proceeds will benefit Palatine's Little City, which is currently accepting book donations. Little City is also seeking volunteers. For details, call (847) 221-7804.

St. Alexius to host senior resource fair

The Northwest Suburban Senior Coalition is sponsoring a senior resource fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 13 at St. Alexius Medical Center, 1555 N. Barrington Road in Hoffman Estates.

Visit more than 40 vendors who specialize in services available to seniors. There will be health screenings courtesy of St. Alexius and raffle drawings and refreshments provided by Sam's Club.

For details, call (847) 507-2189.

Relay For Life set for Tri-Villages

The Relay For Life of Bartlett, Hanover Park and Streamwood will be held at Community Park in Hanover Park from 6 p.m. June 13 to 6 a.m. June 14.

Communities nationwide gather each year to take part in the fight against cancer. It's a time and place where people come to celebrate those who have survived cancer, remember those we've lost, and fight back against a disease that touches too many lives.

For details, visit www.relayforlifebhps.com or contact Doug Adolph at doug.adolph@cancer.org or (847) 368-1166.

Milwaukee trip for Barrington seniors

Area seniors are invited to join the Barrington Area Council on Aging and the Barrington Park District for a day trip to Milwaukee June 18.

The trip includes tours of the Pabst Theatre, Milwaukee County Stadium and the Miller Brewery, as well as lunch at the Safe House.

The cost for the trip is $80, which includes transportation and all tours. The bus will leave the Barrington Park District at 8 a.m. and return to Barrington around 6 p.m. Seats are limited.

For reservations, call Linda Avellon at (847) 852-3892.