Briefs: Ninth rabid bat found

The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is urging residents to avoid contact with bats. A ninth bat, found in Libertyville on Oct. 2, tested positive for rabies. No human or pet contact with the bat was reported to the department. This year, the bats that have tested positive were picked up in Antioch, Deerfield, Lake Forest, Lake Villa, Libertyville, Riverwoods and Waukegan. Last year, nine bats tested positive in Lake County. Rabies is a fatal disease that affects the nervous system of humans and other mammals. The disease is fully preventable with prophylaxis. Most commonly, people get rabies from the bite of a rabid animal. In other cases, people can contract rabies if any infectious material from a rabid animal, such as saliva, comes in contact with one's nose, mouth, an open wound or gets directly into the eyes. Anyone who has direct contact with a bat or notices a bat acting in an unusual manner, such as flying in daylight or lying on the ground or in your home, should contact the health department at (847) 949-9925.

Last day for voter registration

Today is the last day to register to vote throughout Lake County before the Nov. 4 General Election. If any registered voter has moved within the county, they must notify the clerk's office in writing of their new address. To check your voter registration status, visit www.AmIRegistered.info.Residents of Lake County may register at the County Clerk's office and at most municipal, township, and library facilities. For a contact in your area, call (847) 377-2410 or visit www.GetRegistered.info.

Skate Fest Skateboard Competition rescheduled

Rain forced the cancellation of the Skate Fest Skateboard Competition in Antioch last Saturday. The event has been rescheduled for this Saturday, Oct. 11, Williams Park Antioch Skate Park. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m., with the competition starting at 1 p.m. The skate park is in downtown Antioch behind the Antioch Library on Williams Drive. The competition is open to any residents.

Come see 'A Piece of Cake' in Libertyville

"A Piece of Cake," a comedy about life in the last lane, will be performed at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22 as a joint presentation of Libertyville Senior Center and Cook Memorial Library. Written by Madelyn Sergel of Gurnee, the program will be at Room C of the Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St. The event is free and open to the public. For information, call (847) 362-2330.