The briefs

Preschool openings for state program

Parents in Wheeling Township who are in need of a preschool can take advantage of openings in two Preschool for All program sites sponsored by the Illinois State Board of Education.

A recent study of the preschool population in District 21 and available preschools, resulted in an expanded program. Children can still be accommodated at Longfellow School, 501 N. Arlington Heights Road in Buffalo Grove and at JFH Academy, 1001 Oak Ave. in Prospect Heights.

Classes are free and are offered for five half-days each week. Children must be 3 at the time of enrollment.

For further information about the Longfellow School classroom, call Joy or Maria at (847) 357-5213. For information about JFH Academy call Jeff at (847) 541-5577.

Boosters raise funds for BGHS baseball

The Buffalo Grove High School Boosters are hosting a fundraiser for the boys baseball team on Valentine's Day, Feb. 14, for the "Love of the Game" at the Cubby Bear North on Milwaukee Avenue. The "Las Vegas Night" includes dinner, gaming chips and live music. For tickets or information, e-mail bglasvegasnight@yahoo.com.

Local business takes charitable donations

Innate Concepts Chiropractic in Mount Prospect is taking donations throughout February for the Oklahaven Children's Chiropractic Center. This center provides drug free health care to chronically ill children and support for their families, and operates solely on private donations. (847) 577-2660 for information or drop off donations at 668 E. Northwest Hwy.

Senior driver service wins $66,000 grant

Escorted Transportation Service Northwest has received a $66,000 grant from the Retirement Research Foundation of Chicago. ETS coordinates volunteers who pick up senior citizens at their homes and take them to and from medical appointments. The grant includes the services of a coach, who will help guide the organization's growth for the duration of the grant. Operating out of the Arlington Heights Senior Center, ETS Northwest provided door-to-door service 2,300 times in 2008. Seniors are asked for a nominal donation for each ride.

Garden Club will offer scholarships

The Wheeling Garden Club is accepting applications for scholarship assistance from local residents wishing to enroll in classes dealing with horticulture, entomology, trees, landscaping or residential gardening. Call Joyce at (847) 537-0567 for an application.