The briefs

Donate old cell phones, sundries

"Mind Your Own Business" small business organization will sponsor an event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 18 at the Lake in the Hills American Legion, 1101 W. Algonquin Road. They will be collecting collect used cell phones and sundries such as toothpaste, bar soap and razors for the benefit of our troops. The cell phones will be traded for calling cards that soldiers can use to keep in touch with those at home. Sundries will be forwarded to the soldiers.

Booths will be manned by various small and home based businesses. For details, visit myobhomebase@aol.com.

Search for the word at Huntley church

Reverend Richard Simon, a Catholic scripture scholar, will give a presentation on May 17 at St. Mary Catholic Church, 10307 Dundee Road, Huntley. His topic will be "Where Did the Bible Come from Anyway?"

Simon is heard regularly on Relevant Radio's "Searching for the Word." He is currently pastor of St. Lambert's in Skokie.

All are welcome to attend Simon's presentation. For more information, contact Joe Marmion at (847) 658-0504 or by e-mail to marmion@aol.com.