DES PLAINES
A networking and library resources program for home-schooling parents will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday in the library, 1501 Ellinwood St. Registration is required at youth services. Call 847-376-2839.
ELGIN
The Provena St. Joseph Hospital Auxiliary is offering $1,000 scholarships based on scholastic standing and need to students who live in the hospital’s service area who plan to pursue medical or paramedical careers. Applications, available in high school guidance departments, must be returned to the department by March 1, and to the auxiliary by March 15.
PROSPECT HEIGHTS
Dollars for Scholars is offering five $1,000 scholarships to residents who will be attending a two- or four-year college or technical or trade school in the 2002-03 school year. One scholarship is designated for a finance major. Applicants must have been admitted to a post-secondary institution; demonstrate financial need; have a minimum GPA of 3.9 on a 5.0 scale; and show community and school involvement. Applications are available in the counseling offices at Hersey, Wheeling and St. Viator High Schools, Harper College and the Prospect Heights and Indian Trails Libraries. Deadline is March 15. Call Tamiye Meehan at 847-459-4100.
DISTRICT 21
The student council of Longfellow School, 501 S. Arlington Heights Rd., Buffalo Grove, is sponsoring Rainbow of Wishes, a fundraiser to benefit the Make-a-Wish Foundation. Students may buy a rainbow that will hang in the school hallway for $1 during lunch hour on Wednesdays and Fridays in February. Call 847-520-2755.
DISTRICT 54
A book fair and open reading night will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday in Muir School, 1973 N. Kensington Rd., Hoffman Estates. 847-885-6778.
The PTA will hold a garage sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in Hale School, 1300 W. Wise Rd., Schaumburg. Call 847-301-2140.
DISTRICT 59
An open house will be held at 10 a.m. and 1:30 and 6:30 p.m. Feb. 20 in Ridge Family Center for Learning, 650 Ridge Ave., Elk Grove Village. Ridge is the site for all District 59 preschool programs. Families registering by March 6 will be eligible for enrollment by lottery if registration exceeds openings. Call 847-593-4070.
DISTRICT 214
Affordable Elegance, a nearly-new formalwear fundraiser sponsored by the sophomore class, will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in Buffalo Grove High School, 1100 W. Dundee Rd. All items are $20 or less. A bake sale will also be held. Call 847-718-4107.
A blood drive will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday in the gymnasium at Buffalo Grove High School, 1100 W. Dundee Rd. Appointments are recommended, but walk–ins are welcome. The variety show will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday in the school theater. Tickets are $4 in advance or $5 at the door. Call 847-718-4000.
The Wheeling High School Chamber String Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra will present a concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the theater, 900 S. Elmhurst Rd. Tickets are $5 at the door. Call 847-718-7113.
“George Washington Slept Here” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday in Rolling Meadows High School, 2901 W. Central Rd. Tickets are $5. A free performance for Gold Card holders will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Call 847-718-5609.
ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
A Getting Started session for adults entering or returning to college will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 20 in the Student Resource Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. To register, call 847-214-7385.
The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission will take comments on the nursing program from students, graduates, nursing professionals and the public from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 20 in Room 105 at the Health Careers Center at the main campus, 1700 Spartan Drive. Written comments may be sent to Maryann Vaca, associate dean of health professions, ECC, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, IL 60123-7193, or e-mail mvaca@elgin.cc.il.us.
NORTH PARK UNIVERSITY
Open house for the Center for Management Education will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday and March 6, April 25 and May 14; and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 13 at the Arlington Heights campus, Forest View Education Center, 2121 S. Goebbert Rd. For information, call Chris Nicholson at 773-244-5518.
