Fox Valley briefs

Sherman to host ball:"Dreams Do Come True," the 46th annual Sherman Hospital Auxiliary Benefit Ball, will be held at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 6 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel, 1551 N. Thoreau Drive. Proceeds will go toward the auxiliary's $1 million goal for the birthing center at the new hospital that opened last month. The black tie optional event will feature dinner, cocktails, dancing to the music of "The Al Sofia Orchestra" and free valet parking. Reservations are $150 per person. For details, call (224) 783-8133.Health department hosts screening:The McHenry County Department of Health will host cardiovascular screenings from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18. The screenings each cost $35 and measure cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure, among other indicators. They will be at McHenry County College, 8900 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake. You must fast for 12 hours. Call (815) 334-4536.Westfield holds book drive:The Westfield Community School PTO is collecting gently used and new books for students in Community Unit District 300. Drop off books for kids in kindergarten through eighth grade in the red bins in the school's main office through Tuesday, Feb. 16. Study aids also will be accepted. Westfield Community School is at 2100 Sleepy Hollow Road, Algonquin. Call (847) 458-8821 for more information.