WOODSTOCK – Marian Central Catholic High School will host an open house Sunday.

The open house at the school, 1001 McHenry Ave. in Woodstock, is a chance for students and families to learn about what a faith-based education has to offer.

The event begins at 1 p.m. with an administrator presentation in the auditorium. The building will be open until 3 p.m., offering opportunities to speak with teachers, tour the facilities, and discover the benefits of a Marian education.

Marian celebrated its 50th anniversary this year. In 2010, Marian plans to break ground on a new addition that will add eight state-of-the-art science classrooms-laboratories and a new chapel.

Marian’s enrollment is about 730; typically about 97 percent of graduating seniors go on to higher education. Marian’s class of 2009 received more than $8.1 million in college scholarships.

Of the 168 graduates, 41 were Illinois State Scholars, six were National Merit Commended Scholars, and one was a National Merit semifinalist and finalist. The 2009 class earned a mean ACT score of 24.1.

WOODSTOCK – The Rural Woodstock Public Library Board of trustees is looking to fill a vacancy.

The board will appoint one person to complete a term of office through the April 2011 election.

The position requires a commitment to monthly board meetings. The board meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. Board meetings last two hours.

Responsibilities include negotiating a contract with the City of Woodstock Public Library and fulfilling legal filing and reporting requirements. Also, advice is given to the city library board when appropriate.

Persons interested in applying must be registered voters residing within the boundaries of School District 200, but outside the corporate city limits of Woodstock. A letter of application including qualifications and interests should be sent to the Board of Trustees, Rural Woodstock Public Library District, 414 W. Judd St., Woodstock.

For more information contact Mary Petro, library director, 815-338-0542.

WOODSTOCK – District 200 residents who are 60 years of age and older can apply for an activity card.

The card allows them free admission to all school plays, concerts and musicals, as well as all regular-season home athletic events. The First Class Passes are available at each of the district’s 12 schools and at the District 200 administrative center, 227 W. Judd St.

There is no charge for the card, but applicants must meet age and residency requirements.

Since the program began in 1992, more than 650 passes have been issued. The cards are good for life and do not need to be renewed each year.

Anyone who is unable to apply in person for a card can call Debra Walsdorf at the district office at 815-337-5147 to request an application by mail.

Free admission to all Blue Streak and Thunder regular season home games are included; however, post-season and other tournaments are not covered because of Illinois High School Association regulations.

– Northwest Herald

WOODSTOCK – District 200 residents who are 60 years of age and older can apply for an activity card.

The card allows them free admission to all school plays, concerts and musicals as well as all regular season home athletic events. The First Class Passes are available at each of the district’s 12 schools and at the District 200 administrative center, 227 W. Judd Street.

There is no charge for the card, but applicants must meet age and residency requirements.

Since the program began in 1992, more than 650 passes have been issued. The cards are good for life and do not need to be renewed each year.

Anyone who is unable to apply in person for a card can call Debra Walsdorf at the district office at 815-337-5147 to request an application by mail.

Free admission to all Blue Streak and Thunder regular season home games are included, however post-season and other tournaments are not covered because of Illinois High Association regulations.

– Northwest Herald

WOODSTOCK – The city collects bulk leaves every Monday for a four week period beginning Oct. 26.

Residents are asked to rake loose leaves to the parkway for collection, but should not rake the leaves into the street. Leaves that are raked into the street can plug storm sewers and cause flooding.

Residents must have leaves raked to the parkway by 7 a.m. the day of collection. Weather permitting, this is the schedule for Woodstock leaf pickup:

• Monday, Oct. 26 leaves will be collected from all streets north of the railroad tracks.

• Monday, Nov. 2 leaves will be collected from all streets south of the railroad tracks.

• Monday, Nov. 9 will be the final collection day for all streets north of the railroad tracks.

• Monday, Nov. 16 will be the final collection day for all streets south of the railroad tracks.

No vehicles should be parked on the street within 20 feet of any leaf pile. Residents who prefer to bag their leaves can call the public works office at 815-338-6118.

Bulk leaf collection along state highways can be dangerous for crews, residents who live along Route 47 and Route 120 are requested to bag their leaves and call the public works office to arrange collection. This is a request and is not mandatory.

– Northwest Herald