Briefs: Cook library board weighing options
Cook Memorial Public Library District board members could decide next month what new amenities will be offered as part of a planned $12 million facility expansion. A casual cyber cafe where coffee will be available for purchase and formal education support were among the programs and features discussed during the board's meeting Tuesday at the Laschen Center in Vernon Hills. Library Director Dan Armstrong said he'll ask the panel to rank possible amenities before its Oct. 2 meeting. The board will use that meeting, and possibly another session in October, to consider its options. "What we decide is going to inform the buildings that we are going to be building," Armstrong said. "That's why this is a critical component of what we are doing." The board's expansion plan calls for a building addition at the main library in Libertyville and the creation of a new library in Vernon Hills.
Home buying seminar
The Vernon Hills Park District is offering a 90-minute seminar on what you need to know before buying or selling your home. The class is 7 to 8:30 p.m. today or Oct. 3 at the Laschen Community Center, 294 Evergreen Drive, Vernon Hills. It is presented by Coldwell Banker Realty, Tallman Mortgage, attorney Marc Schwartz, Finishing Touch Redesigns (home staging) and Martin Home Inspections. The fee is $20 for residents and $25 for nonresidents.
Car wash in Mundelein
The Mundelein Lady Mustangs Basketball Program will hold a car wash Saturday at the Wal-Mart in Vernon Hills, which is on Route 60 west of Milwaukee Avenue. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and benefit the Lady Mustangs Hoop Club.
Join the parade
Businesses and organizations that want to be part of Stevenson High School's annual homecoming parade Sept. 29 should call Director of Student Activities Greg Sherwin at (847) 634-4000, ext. 1350. The parade begins at 9 a.m. at the Woodland Commons on Route 22 and Buffalo Grove Road. It ends at the Stevenson stadium.
Dist. 102 has cash raffle
The Aptakisic Tripp Elementary District 102 PTO will hold a $10,000 cash extravaganza to benefit technology in the schools. Those who attend the PTO's Party in the Park, 4:30 to 8 p.m. Friday at Meridian Middle School, can buy a raffle ticket for $100. The 300 tickets will be entered to win three cash prizes of $5,000, $3,000 and $2,000. Tickets also can be purchased by calling the PTO at (847) 353-5590, ext. 690. The drawing will be held Nov. 2 at the Holiday Boutique at Meridian.
Raise a glass to Long Grove
The Long Grove Wine and Dine event is noon to 6 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday, with a sampling of more than 80 wines. Live entertainment is scheduled for both days. The $20 per person fee includes sampling in the wine tent and a souvenir Long Grove logo wine glass. The wine tent will be near the Mill Pond Shoppes on Robert Parker Coffin Road, east of the downtown intersection with Old McHenry Road. For more information, visit longgroveonline.com.