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TODAY

D-300 to vote on boundaries

The yearlong question of where District 300 middle and high school students will go to school next year finally will be answered today when the school board votes on new boundaries.

Officials moved the meeting to Carpentersville Middle School, 100 Cleveland Ave., Carpentersville, in case of a large turn out. It will start at 7:30 p.m.

TUESDAY

Author to visit McHenry library

Children’s author Jim Aylesworth will appear at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at McHenry Public Library.

Aylesworth, author of the new book, “Little Bitty Mousie,” will sign copies of his books. The program is for school-age children and their families.

For information, visit www.mchenrylibrary.org.

Chamber lunch to talk services

The McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce hosts “Business Services,” a Box Lunch ’N’ Learn, at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday at the chamber office, 1257 N. Green St., McHenry.

Learn what McHenry County Workforce Network has available for employers large and small. Some of the business services discussed include job fairs, outplacement services, and labor market information.

The cost is $12 for chamber members, and $20 for others. For information, call 815-385-4300 or visit www.mchenrychamber.com.

WEDNESDAY

Seminar to look at PR tactics

The Illinois Small Business Development Center at McHenry County College offers a seminar on the art of public relations from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Shah Center, 4100 W. Shamrock Lane, McHenry, Room 115. The cost is $39.

To register, call 815-455-8588. For information, call 815-455-6098.

FRIDAY

Library to host children’s luau

Hula dancers from the Barefoot Hawaiian dance troupe will perform and teach the art of Polynesian dance during Huntley's “Library Lovers Luau” for children ages 3 and older from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday.

Library workers will offer stories, activities and crafts with a Hawaiian theme at the event, which will take place at the old Village Hall, 11704 Coral St., Huntley. You can register at the main library, 11000 Ruth Road, where children also can pick up coloring sheets that will help decorate the Luau party.

Marengo to get ‘Chick’ night

Women ages 21 and older are invited to “Chick Games Night” starting at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Marengo Public Library, 200 S. State St.

Bring a favorite group game, dress casually (slippers encouraged) and enjoy treats and cameraderie. Game night is free, but advance sign-up is required.

Saturday

Mardi Gras to help shelter

The Assisi Animal Foundation presents its fifth annual winter benefit, “Mardi Gras Madness,” on Saturday.

The evening features dinner, dancing, a silent auction and costumes for individuals who want to get into the mood for a Mardi Gras celebration.

Festivities begin at 6 p.m. at Crystal Lake Country Club with a cash bar, mixing, meeting and bidding on the silent auction offerings, which feature dining, gifts, entertainment, and tickets for two on Southwest Airlines. Costumes are optional, with a prize offered for the best one.

Tickets (by reservation only) are $40 a person and can be bought by calling the animal foundation at 815-455 9411.

All proceeds go to help operate the foundation’s no-kill shelter, opened in 1988.

Library to show ‘The Queen’

“The Queen,” a movie starring Helen Mirren, James Cromwell and Michael Sheen, will be shown at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Marengo Public Library, 200 S. State St.

The film depicts Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II and her family reacting to the death of Princess Diana.

The movie is free. Snacks are provided, and elevator service is available.

Poker tourney to help association

A Texas hold ’em poker tournament will be hosted by the Marengo-Union Girls Softball Association at 5 p.m. Saturday at the American Legion, 6517 Main St., Union.

The entry fee is $100, and walk-in players are welcome. Participants must be 18 or older to play.

For information about the tournament, visit www.marengosoftball.org or call 815-703-0386.

Sunday

Volleyball’s force being felt in CL

Volleyball is a big sport in the area.

Consider, after all, Crystal Lake Central recently completed an undefeated season on its way to a state title. More and more girls are playing volleyball. While many are playing volleyball, they are giving up other sports.

Basketball, for one, is being hurt by this. In Sports on Sunday, we examine the impact the popularity of volleyball in this area is having on basketball.

Patriots get perfect season in their view

So, yes, most people around here would rather the Bears be involved in Super Bowl XLII. But this alternative isn’t that bad.

The New England Patriots are on the verge of history. They can become the first team in the NFL to go an entire season without a loss since the 1972 Miami Dolphins. And for those who despise the Patriots and their coach, Bill Belichick, this game provides a great opportunity to root against them when the stakes are highest. The game will begin at 5 p.m. and can be seen on Fox.