DISTRICT 15
Used computer and medical equipment will be collected at the annual Assistive Technology Exchange Network computer recycling event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday and Friday at Conyers Learning Academy, 2800 Central Rd., Rolling Meadows. The program is sponsored by United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Chicago. The recycled equipment will benefit students with disabilities. Call Don Sommerville at 847-963-3450 or e-mail sommervd@ccsd15.net.
DISTRICT 54
The Schaumburg Flyers will donate a percentage of the ticket proceeds from their 7:05 p.m. game May 31 to District 54 in support of the SuperKids: Powered by Books initiative. All money raised will be used to purchase books for classroom libraries. District students who purchase a ticket through this promotion will be eligible to participate in on-field promotions during the game. Order forms are available at www.sd54.org/SD54/1000books.htm. Order forms are due by Friday in school offices or by Monday to the district office, 524 E. Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg. Call Terri McHugh at 847-357-5028 or e-mail TerriMcHugh@sd54.org.
DISTRICT 57
The ABCs of Westbrook, an orientation for parents of incoming pre-kindergarten and kindergarten pupils, will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday in Westbrook School, 103 S. Busse Ave., Mt. Prospect. Call 847-394-7340.
DISTRICT 214
The show choir s Company and Mixed Company will perform at 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday in Prospect High School, 801 E. Kensington Rd., Mt. Prospect. Tickets cost $10. Advance tickets are available during school hours in the student activities office or at www.prospectchoralboosters.org.
“High School Musical” will be staged at 7 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in Elk Grove High School, 500 W. Elk Grove Blvd. If the shows are not sold out, tickets at the door will cost $12. Call 847-718-4553.
DISTRICT 300
Recently elected school board members will be sworn in at 6 p.m. Monday in Jacobs High School, 2601 Bunker Hills Drive. The board’s regular meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. Call 847-426-1300.
ELGIN
“The Music Man” will be performed at 7 p.m. Friday in Fox River Country Day School, 1600 Dundee Ave. There is no cost but to reserve a seat, call 847-888-7910, ext. 150 or e-mail jenfriborg@frcds.org.
ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Open auditions for “West Side Story” will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday and 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday in Room 284D of the Visual and Performing Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Prepare a musical number from any Broadway show, but not from “West Side Story.” Bring a copy of sheet music; an accompanist will be provided. No taped accompaniment or a cappella singing. Rehearsals will begin June 11 and performances will be in August. For an audition time, call the hot line at 847-214-7188 and leave your name, phone number and requested date. An audition time will be assigned.
HARPER COLLEGE
The Harper Wind Symphony will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Harper College Performing Arts Center, 1200 W. Algonquin Rd., Palatine. General admission tickets cost $10, with discounts for students, faculty and senior citizens. Call 847-925-6100 or visit www.harpercollege.edu.
“Bare” will be the theme of the fashion department’s annual spring fashion show at 1 and 8 p.m. Friday in the Harper College Wellness and Sports Center, 1200 W. Algonquin Rd., Palatine. Tickets cost $10 for the 1 p.m. show and $15 for the 8 p.m. show. Call 847-925-6100 or visit www.harpercollege.edu.
INVERNESS
An open house for the new middle-school program will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Holy Family Catholic Academy, 2515 W. Palatine Rd. The middle school program will begin with a 6th grade class this fall, with plans to add 7th grade in the fall of 2008 and 8th grade in the fall of 2009. To register for the open house, call Heidi Rooney, director of development, at 847-907-3461.
McHENRY COUNTY
A presentation on endangered species for home-schooled children ages 9 to 12 will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Friday in the Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Rd., Crystal Lake. Students will be introduced to Illinois endangered species to determine necessary stops to protect them. To register, call the McHenry County Conservation District at 815-338-6223.
McHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE
Students who have completed GED classes can register through Tuesday for a graduation ceremony. Gowns can be purchased for $20 at the college, 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal Lake. The ceremony will be held June 10. Call the MCC Adult Education Office at 815-455-8752.
OAKTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
The Oakton Community College Educational Foundation’s 30th anniversary Stardust Ball will be held Saturday in Rosewood Restaurant, 9421 W. Higgins Rd., Rosemont. A cocktail reception will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner and an open bar. Tickets cost $175. Proceeds will support student scholarships and college programs. Call 847-635-1893.
WOODSTOCK
Marian Central High School will hold a student art show from Thursday through May 20 in the Old Courthouse Art Center, 101 N. Johnson St. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Call 815-338-4220, ext. 216, or 815-338-4524.
