Briefs: Fireworks in Pingree Grove

Pingree Grove will hold its first-ever fireworks show on Saturday. The 25-minute show begins at dusk and will be held outside the Cambridge Lakes Community Center, just off Wester Boulevard. Call village hall at (847) 464-5533.

Sign up for Elgin open:

Want to show off those great groundstrokes? Applications are now being accepted for the Elgin Open singles and doubles tennis tournaments. The singles matches run July 12-13 while the doubles tournament is the weekend after. Spots are open for men and women singles players, as well as men's, women's and mixed doubles teams. Separate divisions also are available for boys and girls. Non residents are welcome. For a registration form, call (847) 531-7008. Both tournaments will be held at Elgin High School.

Village panel seeks members:

The Carpentersville Improvement Committee is seeking applications from residents interested in serving on the village's newest committee. Members assist the Community Development Department with activities that promote residential and commercial property care and maintenance. The committee generally meets one night per month. Call Community Development Director Cindy McCammack or Village Manager Craig Anderson at (847) 426-3439.