The briefs

Eatery helps fight cancer

Diamond Jim's Gas Grill, 325 Meier St., East Dundee, will sponsor a breast cancer fundraising event through Sunday. A yard sale will be held in the beer garden from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Saturday and from 1 to 7 p.m. Sunday. The event includes a silent auction, raffles, T-shirt sale and complimentary food. A $5 donation will be requested at the door. Call Heather at (847) 836-1394.

Apply for District 158 panel

Huntley Unit District 158 is accepting applications for its Financial Advisory Committee. The committee reviews the budget and makes recommendations to the school board on financial issues. Two former members of the committee -- Tony Quagliano and Kevin Gentry -- are now board members. You must be a resident of District 158 to serve on the committee. Applicants should send a resume to Anna Biernat at 650 Academic Drive, Algonquin. June 23 is the last day to submit your application. Call (847) 659-6158.

Cast a line, catch a fish

The Elgin parks and recreation department will hold Fish for Fun, an annual fishing derby, from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Walton Island. The event, co-sponsored with the Izaak Walton League, features a fishing derby for kids 15 years and younger. Certificates will be given to anyone who catches a fish and awards will be doled out for the largest catch. All participants will receive a goodie bag. Participants must bring their own pole, chair, bait and be accompanied by an adult. Call (847) 289-2689.