Northwest suburban briefs

First, second wards meet

Des Plaines Aldermen Pat Beauvais, Ward 1, and Marty Moylan, Ward 2, invite condo association boards, condo owners and residents for a Joint First and Second Ward meeting at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 20, in the City Council Chambers, at Des Plaines City Hall, 1420 Miner St.

Topics to be discussed include the upcoming 2009 budget, the Neighborhood Watch Program and goals for 2009. For details, call Alderman Pat Beauvais at (847) -514-8526 or Alderman Marty Moylan at (847) 530-3345.

Notre Dame hosts open house

Notre Dame High School, a college prep for young men, will host its Open House for sixth, seventh and eighth grade students from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 16t at 7655 W. Dempster St., Niles. Visitors will receive a personalized tour of the school. For details, or if an eighth grade student would like to schedule a Shadow Day visit, contact LaVerne Bontempo at (847) 779-8615 or lbontempo@ndhsdons.org.

DP dancers Perform at Dance Chicago

Six dancers from Artistry in Motion, the resident dance company of the Des Plaines Park District will perform at Dance Chicago on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at the Athenaeum Theatre in Chicago. Dancers Nicole Argudo, Sarah Glover, Tiffany Hervig, Rebecca Bremer, Meghan Hanrahan and Brianna Ulbert will perform "Four Ton Mantis," a modern piece choreographed by Des Plaines School of Dance Instructor, Anne Gollenberg. The company was selected from many audition applications for Dance slam, which showcases youth companies from the Chicago land area. For details, call (847) 391-5700 or visit desplainesparks.org

Montessori now open

Alexander Graham Bell Montessori School, 9300 Capitol Drive, Wheeling, announces the opening of their new two year old program as of Nov. 1. The classroom introduces each child to a hands-on environment that cultivates a natural desire to learn through all the senses. The school offers half-day and full-day options in their "green" facility, as well as before and after school care. Call (847) 850-5490 for pricing, programs, or to schedule a visit.

AARP needs volunteers for tax prep

AARP needs volunteers to help seniors with federal and state tax preparation. those who volunteer receive IRS sponsored manuals and classes in January. They must satisfactorily complete the class to be IRS certified. AARP and the IRS supply computers and forms to do the taxes. Work space is provided three mornings a week. In some cases work is done in retirement communities for those who are unable to travel. Volunteers set which days they can work and may choose in which suburbs they would like to work. Call (847) 824-6929.