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Wheeling businesses asked to take survey
The Village of Wheeling is asking its businesses to complete a survey that details their future plans, in order to help the village evaluate its own programs that support the business community. The survey, in cooperation with the Wheeling/Prospect Heights Area Chamber of Commerce, is done every several years.
Take the survey online at www.wheelingil.gov or www.wphchamber.com. Responses will be reported in general terms that do not include one company's specific responses or contact information.
Only Peter Vadopalas, director of economic development and Cathy Powers, chamber executive director, will view the surveys. Contact either office with questions or comments.
Apply now for D25 PTA scholarships
Graduating high school seniors who have attended one or more Arlington Heights District 25 schools for at least three years, can apply for one of the Arlington Heights Council of PTAs academic or achievement scholarships. Applications are available at Buffalo Grove, Hersey, Prospect, Rolling Meadows, St. Viator high schools and all District 25 schools. Deadline to file applications is March 7.
Academic scholarship candidates must have a 4.0 cumulative GPA (5.0 scale). Achievement scholarship candidates must have an active IEP and at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA (5.0 scale). Winners will be selected based on school and community involvement, paid and volunteer work experience, motivation and academic standing.
Since 1974, the Arlington Heights Council of PTAs Scholarship Fund has awarded more than 275 scholarships to graduating high school seniors, exceeding $290,000.
Call Rosie Baldwin, (847) 506-1814 or Trish McGeady Richardson, (847) 368-9695.
Understand, cope with memory loss
Congregation Beth Judea is offering a seminar on understanding memory loss, how it impacts self-esteem and self-confidence, and ways to minimize embarrassing "senior moments." The program, "A Night to Remember," is 10 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 25 at Beth Judea, Route 83 and Hilltop Road, Long Grove. No charge. The Validation memory test will be given to each attendee for a minimum $10 donation; proceeds donated to Alzheimer's Association. (847) 634-0777; leave a message for Fred Rabinowitz.
Mt. Prospect winter book sale today
The Winter Book Sale of the Friends of the Mount Prospect Public Library is today, Jan. 23 through Sunday at the library, 10 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect. Today's 6:30-9:30 p.m. sale is members only. Nonmembers can join for $5. The general public sale is 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, and noon to 4:30 p.m., Sunday. A large selection of books are available, said Ed Rechner, a member of the book sale committee. (847) 253-5675.