Briefs: PTO hosts fundraiser

The Eastview Elementary School PTO is holding a garage sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today. Items for sale include clothes, electronics, tools, toys, crafts, books, CDs and DVDs. The sale will be held in the Eastview gym, 540 Longwood Drive, Algonquin. The proceeds benefit the PTO.

Huntley church hosts concert

The handbell choirs at the First Congregational Church in Huntley are holding their annual Wassail Concert at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7. The choirs will perform holiday and pop selections. Cookies and wassail will be served. There is no cost, but donations are appreciated. There are no reservations. The church is at Main and Church streets in downtown Huntley. Call (847) 669-3691.

Ready to run?

Nominating packets for those interested in running for village office in Algonquin for the April election is now available at the administrative offices inside village hall, 2200 Harnish Drive. The president's seat, three trustee positions and the village clerk's spot will all be up for grabs. For details, call (847) 658-2700.

Safety award for Algonquin

The Algonquin Police Department has received the International Association of Chiefs of Police's first place traffic safety award. The honor is given to those departments that have demonstrated exceeded expectations in traffic safety and have shown considerable improvement. For example, the village's seat belt use rate is now 95 percent, up from 75 percent just a few years ago. This marks the third time the department has received the award.