Fox Valley briefs

Founders Day brunch

At 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Elgin Community College will hold a 60th anniversary Founders Day brunch on its main campus, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. The meal will start with a champagne reception and includes live entertainment, an awards ceremony and prizes. Funds raised support student financial aid and instructional programs. Cost is $75 per person. Contact Katie Michel at (847) 214-7277 or kmichel@elgin.edu for more information.

ECC class on green construction

A new spring class at Elgin Community College - Renewable Energy and Technology - will have students build their own working solar air heater. The three-credit class begins Saturday, Jan. 24, and is held over a period of eight Saturdays through May 2. Classes meet from 8 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. at ECC's Industry Training Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Cost of the class is $313. For information, contact Andy Erbach at (847) 214-7287 or aerbach@elgin.edu.

Child center needs funding:

The Adult and Child Rehab Center in Woodstock, a nonprofit organization, is running its annual campaign to raise money so it can continue serving the community. The rehab center's goal is to raise $100,000. To send a donation, point your Web browser to www.adultchildrehabcenter.org and click on "donate." You also can send a check to the center's address at 708 Washington St., Woodstock, 60098. The center offers nursing care, as well as physical, occupational, speech and lymphedema therapies. For details, call (815) 338-1707.