The briefs

District 54 hosts day of races for literacy

School District 54 and the Campanelli YMCA are hosting a day of races on Sunday, Sept. 28, to support literacy in School District 54. The goal is to collect 1,000 children's books for every classroom in District 54.

The event begins at 8 a.m. with a 100-yard dash for children in first grade and younger; followed by a 400-yard dash for children in sixth grade and younger. Both races take place at Dirksen School, 116 W. Beech Drive in Schaumburg.

The day of races also includes a 5K race at 8:30 a.m. and a family fun walk at 8:45 a.m. An awards ceremony will take place at about 9:40 a.m. All children participating in the 100- and 400-yard dashes will also receive a medal.

Participants in any run or walk must register in advance. The early-bird discounted cost to participate is $5 for junior high school age and younger, $15 for high school students and adults age 60 and older, and $25 for adults ages 19 to 59. Prices rise by $5 after Sept. 11 ($10 for junior high school age and younger, $20 for high school students and adults age 60 and older, and $30 for adults ages 19 to 59). There is also a $2 discount for Chicago Area Runners Association members.

The race is also looking for additional sponsors. Donations are being accepted for both the goody bags and post-race raffle prizes. For details, visit www.sd54.org/runtoread.htm or call Terri McHugh at (847) 357-5028 or e-mail TerriMcHugh@sd54.org

Peanut Day fundraiser

The Kiwanis Club of Streamwood would like to extend an invitation to any non profit organization to partner with them for its Peanut Day fundraiser being held Sept. 26 and 27. Volunteers are needed to assist the club with collecting donations, either on street corners or at storefronts. In return, the club will give your organization 40 percent of all the monies your group collects. Individual volunteers are also welcome and donations are always accepted. For information, call Cathy at (630) 213-3660.

Battle of the District 15 Bands

The District 15 Educational Foundation is hosting a Battle of the District 15 Bands event. Bands are being sought to compete from 6-10 p.m. Nov. 8 at Durty Nellie's in Palatine. Band members must be 21 or older, a parent of a District 15 student or alumni of a District 15 school. Prizes will be awarded to the top two bands. There are a limited number of slots available, and any type of music is welcome. To sign up for this plug and play event, call (847) 963-3160.