Fox Valley briefs

Library to host local leadersTwo Democrats that represent the Elgin area in Springfield will host town-hall style meetings during the first week of April at the Gail Borden Library, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin. State Rep. Keith Farnham and Elgin Mayor Ed Schock will co-host a meeting at 7 p.m. April 6 and state Sen. Mike Noland will host a town-hall meeting at 7 p.m. April 8. Farnham says he wants to hear from constituents; Noland says he will focus on job creation. For details about Farnham's session, call (847) 841-7130. For details about Noland's talk, call (847) 214-8864.County seeks nominationsThe McHenry County Department of Health is seeking nominations for its fifth annual Spirit of Public Health Awards. The awards go to students, volunteers and public health professionals who have made a notable contribution to the health of their communities. Nominations are due Friday, April 9. For details, visit mcdh.info or call (815) 334-4456.Give old phone to help troopsYou can donate your old, unused wireless phone to help soldiers serving overseas. Old phones will be accepted at three locations: 723 S. Route 31, West Dundee; 261 Keyes Ave., Hampshire; or 1400 S. Route 31, McHenry. The donated phones will be sent by the Illinois Fox Valley Society for Human Resource Management to ReCellular, which pays to give soldiers an hour of talk time. For details, call (847) 426-2266 or visit theagencystaffing.com.