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

WOODSTOCK – Woodstock Thunder Football and Cheer are donating about 750 pounds of food Friday to the Woodstock Food Pantry.

Tina Coalson, director of volunteers for the organization, said the group’s goal was to have all seven Woodstock Thunder Football teams and the cheerleading squad raise at least 80 pounds each. The food will be delivered between 4:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. Friday.

“We are a newly formed organization,” Coalson said. “This only is our second year and the city and community have been so supportive. This was our way of giving back to the community.”

– Northwest Herald

WOODSTOCK – The next “Coffee with the Chief” event is scheduled for Oct. 12 at the Woodstock Police Department, 656 Lake Ave.

“Coffee with the Chief” is a chance to have coffee, conversation and to glean information from Woodstock Police Chief Robert Lowen. The program will be from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Woodstock Fire/Rescue District Lt. Patrick Keefe will be in attendance to offer tips on home safety, fire prevention and the prevention of accidental falls.

– Northwest Herald