The Briefs

Harper Chorus seeks area singers

The Festival Chorus of Harper College is looking for area singers to join the chorus for the fall/winter concert season. The 70-voice community chorus will be performing Handel's "Messiah" and a selection of much-loved Holiday carols at the annual Holiday concert, Sunday, Dec. 7 at Harper College's Performing Arts Center.

Rehearsals are 7:30 to 10 p.m. Mondays beginning Aug. 18 in Room P202 at Harper College in Palatine.

No auditions are required; voice placement only. For more information, call Ellen Lamarre at (815) 382-9445.

Child Safety Day set in Algonquin

AMCORE Bank, 798 S. Randall Road in Algonquin is teaming up with area police and fire departments to host a Child Safety Day from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 16. For more information, call (847) 931-3232.

St. Laurence holds registration

St. Laurence School will hold registration for the 2008-09 school year from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday (today) Aug. 13.

St. Laurence offers a 3- and 4-year-old preschool program, an all-day kindergarten, and classes through the eighth grade. Included in the comprehensive curriculum are activities and programs for all student abilities and interests.

St. Laurence School is at 572 Standish St. in Elgin. Stop in to register or call the school office at (847) 468-6100. Visit their Web site at www.stlaurenceschool.com.

Rehab center to hold fall festival

South Elgin Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, 746 W. Spring St., South Elgin is hosting a Fall Festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 23. The event includes a health fair, crafts, food, games and prizes.