The briefs

Ear specialists are offering a deal

The Hearing Specialists of DuPage will hold its second "Hear for the Holidays" charity event to benefit Humanitarian Service Project, a not-for-profit agency helping the needy in DuPage County.

From today to Nov. 16, Hearing Specialists of DuPage will offer free hearing screening and ear checks in exchange for donations of nonperishable goods such as canned food or books.

For a free screening call (630) 580-5777. For details, visit www.humanitarianservice.org.

Get your child's safety seat checked

Wheaton police and fire departments will hold Child Safety Seat Check-ups from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at fire station No. 1, Fapp Circle at County Farm and Roosevelt roads, Wheaton. Certified staff will inspect and install car seats. For details, call officer Kathy Stelmar at (630) 260-2161, ext. 172.

Dist. 94 teachers receive a grant

West Chicago's Community High School District 94 received a grant of $100 for teachers Patty Clifford and Cara Blevins from the DuPage County Farm Bureau. Students will view the video "SuperSize Me" and then discuss healthy meals and preparation of them compared to fast food menus.

Museum Guild to host a bazaar

A Holiday Bazaar featuring ornaments and decorations created by members of the Museum Guild is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the DuPage County Historical Museum, 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton.

Admission is $3 for adults; $2 for children, students and seniors older than 65; and free for children younger than 4.

For details, call (630) 682-7343 or visit www.co.dupage.il.us/museum.

District 87 to honor its board

Glenbard High School District 87 will honor its board of education members at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the administration center, 596 Crescent Blvd, Glen Ellyn. For details, call (630) 469-9100.

Evergreen teacher receives a reward

Sally Becker, Evergreen Elementary School teacher, will be honored at 7 p.m. Monday at the Benjamin District 25 board of education meeting, 28W250 St. Charles Road, West Chicago.

Becker received a $2,500 Captain Planet Foundation grant to develop a special Blooming Earth Garden at the school, 141 Evergreen Drive, Carol Stream.

For details, call (630) 876-7800.