The briefs

Metropolis hosts Artist Outreach

The fall 2007 Artist Outreach hosted by the Arlington Heights Arts Commission will be Thursday at the Metropolis Foyer, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. Get acquainted with local artists as well as Arts Commissioners. Cultural arts producer Jamie O'Reilly will give a presentation on "Making a Living in the Arts," at 7:15 p.m. To learn more about Jamie O'Reilly visit www.jamieoreilly.com. For details (847) 368-5232.

Rapture discussed at poetry workshop

The Northwest Cultural Council will host its Second Saturday Poetry Workshop from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the NWCC and Kimball Hill Galleries, 5999 New Wilke Road, Rolling Meadows. The session's topic is "Rapture," and will be led by Ralph Hamilton. Participants are encouraged to bring 12 copies of their own work to share. The cost is $15. R.S.V.P. by phone or e-mail. Call (847) 956-7966 or e-mail at northwestculturalcouncil@yahoo.com

Fundraiser Oct. 17 to aid senior center

The Rolling Meadows Senior Center Dining Out Fund Raiser for October will be held at Max & Erma's, Northpoint Shopping Center, 306 E Rand Road, Arlington Heights on Oct. 17.

Twenty percent of all lunch, dinner or carry-out sales will benefit the Senior Center. Coupons must be presented at time of purchase to participate. Coupons are available at the Center, 3705 Pheasant Drive, Rolling Meadows. Call (847) 818-3205 for details.

Sunrise hosts grand opening

The grand opening of Assisted Living and Reminiscence Neighborhoods at Church Creek, a Sunrise Senior Living Community, will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Oct. 18 at 1250 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. The assisted living facility offers living spaces, meals, social activities, transportation, and personalized assistance and care. The Reminiscence Neighborhood specializes in catering to seniors with memory impairments, with safe and stimulating surroundings. Call (847) 506-3200.

Motivational coach to speak Oct. 20

The North Region Jaycees in conjunction with the Hoffman Estates Jaycees will host a presentation by motivational speaker Lori Rhodes of Mana Coaching and Seminars at 1 p.m. Oct. 20 at Campanelli YMCA, 300 W. Wise Road, Schaumburg. Cost is $5 for Jaycees and $10 for non-Jaycees.

Rhodes counsels individuals as well as couples on how to build bigger, better and stronger relationships. For details, call (847) 561-2556.