Fox Valley briefs

Apply for District 300 boardCommunity Unit District 300 is accepting applications for the school board seat vacated by John Ryan. Ryan recently resigned after three years on the board to accept a job that requires him to spend significant time overseas. Application packets can be obtained at the District 300 central office, 300 Cleveland Ave., Carpentersville. The successful applicant would serve until the spring 2011 elections. To apply, you must be a registered voter and a resident of both Algonquin Township and District 300. Applications should be submitted by May 26. The board will interview applicants and select a new member on June 3. The vacancy must be filled within 45 days. Call (847) 551-8308.ECC's 'Welcome Wednesdays'Elgin Community College offers Welcome Wednesdays the first Wednesday of each month. The sessions include an overview of the college's programs and services, a tour and an opportunity to talk with the recruitment staff. The program is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and begins in the college's Visual and Performing Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Call (847) 214-7385 or visit elgin.edu/visitecc for more information.Cops plan motorcycle runSouth Elgin police are organizing their second annual "Bikers N Badges" run to raise money for the Special Olympics. The 90-mile ride will begin at 8:30 a.m. June 27 at Randall's Pancake House, 305 S. Randall Road, South Elgin, and wind up at Mary's Corner Tap, 304 Mill Street, South Elgin. The $45 fee includes a passenger, lunch and raffle participation. The first 75 people to register get a free T-shirt. For details, call Officers John Pothecker or Mike Palazzo at (847) 741-2151.