Briefs: Marianjoy merits a billboard

Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital's efforts to "go green" paid off not only in improving the environment but also in recognition by Clean Air Counts. The group is recognizing the hospital's efforts to eliminate mercury from its Wheaton campus, reduce waste and harmful emissions, install carpeting with low volatile organic compounds, energy efficient lighting and use cleaning products considered kinder to the environment. The result: a billboard recognizing its efforts on Roosevelt Road just east of Highland Avenue in Lombard. It features a Marianjoy patient who works for the Elburn Fire Department.

Logo contest

The St. Charles 175th Anniversary Committee is accepting entries for a logo design contest to celebrate the city's 175th birthday. The winning design will be used in publications and advertisements for related events. The contest is open to graphic designers, marketing professionals and print professionals from St. Charles. Entries are due Aug. 15, with a winner to be named Sept. 5. To get involved, call (630) 299-9656.

Cruise nights in Batavia

The Batavia Jaycees will have its "Cars Under the Stars" events from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday on the Riverwalk on Houston Street. There will be prizes and music, and all vehicles are welcome. For more information, visit www.bataviajaycees.org.

Donate to Rover Rescue

Rover Rescue in Aurora is soliciting donations for its annual garage sale fundraiser to provide care for dogs rescued from high-kill shelters. Needed items include kitchenware, baby furniture, tools, small appliances, toys and books. Large appliances and pieces of furniture will not be accepted. The garage sale is 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 1 at 326 Sharon Lane in North Aurora. To make a donation, call (630) 897-7454 or go to www.roverrescue.org.

Art fest needs helpers

Volunteers are needed for the Aug. 9-10 Art In Your Eye Festival at the Batavia Riverwalk. Positions include help with setup, tear-down, the information tent, hospitality for the visiting artists, parking and traffic management, and children's art activity assistance. Call Ashley Hicks at (630) 405-8128 for more information. The volunteer form is at www.artinyoureye.com.