Lake County briefs

Lake Villa Township Job FairLake Villa Township hosts a job fair on Saturday, Jan. 16, from 8:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Lake Villa Township West Campus (formerly Gavin North School), 37850 N. Route 59, Lake Villa. A wide range of career and job opportunities will be represented including professional, hourly, technical and nontechnical jobs, in addition to summer and part-time jobs. Employers include The Lake County Fielders, Lake County Forest Preserve District, Allendale and the United States Census 2010. The job fair is free for candidates and employers. For more details, contact Dan Venturi at (847) 356-2116 or e-mail at Jobs@LakeVillaTownship.org. You can also visit LakeVillaTownship.org.Doerr quits boardMundelein High School board member Chris Doerr has quit the panel, officials said. Doerr's resignation, prompted by a pending out-of-state move, was effective Wednesday. Officials are seeking a community member to replace Doerr. Applicants must be at least 18, district residents and registered voters. If interested, send an e-mail to smalham@d120.org, or send a letter to Superintendent Jody Ware, Mundelein High School, 1350 W. Hawley St., Mundelein, IL 60060. Letters must be received by Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010.Prepaid tuition open houseThe Illinois Student Assistance Commission will host a College Illinois 529 Prepaid Tuition Program open house on Tuesday, Jan. 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. at 1755 Lake-Cook Road in Deerfield. Learn how the Prepaid Tuition Program works to fund a college education. The program allows families to lock in current tuition costs and avoid future hikes. Registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. For more details, visit 529prepaidtuition.org, or call (877) 877-9724. You can also ask questions via e-mail at 529info@isac.org.