Briefs: MS Walk Sunday at Harper

The Northwest Suburban walk to cure multiple sclerosis steps off at 9 a.m. Sunday at the Harper College campus, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. This is one of 13 sites in Illinois where walks are taking place on Sunday -- last year's Northwest suburban MS Walk had more than 1,000 walkers, all of them raising money to fight MS. For details, (888) 343-1179 or msillinois.org.

50th year for ice show

The West Meadows Ice Arena in Rolling Meadows is holding its 50th annual ice show this weekend. The arena is at 3939 Winnetka Ave. Shows are at 7 p.m. Friday, 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $7 in advance and $8 at the door. Call Pam Mattey with the Rolling Meadows Park District at (847) 398-2700, ext. 100, for more information.

Flag Day run for veterans

Sign up now to participate in the Veterans Memorial Tollway 8K Run-Walk-Roll, that will be held June 15. The "8K in '08" on the Des Plaines River Valley Bridge supports area veterans and their families. All proceeds from the run will be distributed by Salute Inc., a local nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing awareness and support for military personnel, veterans, and their families. Visit www.saluteinc.org/8kin08.php for details.