Lake County briefs

Library to name leaderMary Ellen Stembal will be named acting director of the Cook Memorial Public Library District at the board's meeting Tuesday, Feb. 16. Now the assistant director of the Libertyville-based district, she'll replace Dan Armstrong, who is retiring and essentially finished working at the library last week. Stembal will fill in until a permanent director can be named.Blood drive in MillburnMillburn Congregational United Church of Christ, at Route 45 and Grass Lake Road, will host a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21. Representatives from LifeSource will be at the church for the drive. Call Kevin Cloonan at (224) 406-1821 to make an appointment. Donors must be at least 16 years old and provide identification with name, date of birth, and identifying information such as social security number, driver's license or state identification number. Passports also are accepted as proof of identity.Combined band concert in AntiochA combined band concert featuring the Antioch Community High School Advanced Wind Ensemble and the Lakes Area Community Band will be at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22 in the high school auditorium, 1133 Main St. For information call Robin at (847) 767-7878 or visit lacb.orgGrayslake chamber scholarshipsApplications are being accepted for the Joanne W. Lawrence and Grayslake Chamber of Commerce college scholarships. Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to students with high academic performance, involvement in school activities and commitment to a business-related field of study at a four-year college. All high school seniors living within Grayslake village limits or attending classes at Grayslake High School District 127's buildings are eligible. For information or to request a scholarship application, call the chamber at (847) 223-6888 or e-mail business@grayslakechamber.com. District 127's guidance department also has applications. The deadline to apply is April 6.