Community fundraiser, fraud prevention and more.
Antioch
Fundraiser: PM&L Theatre will host an organized “Zombie Shuffle” to raise funds for remodeling the newly-acquired building next door from noon to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 16. Participants can dress up like zombies, shuffle around and enjoy the village’s offerings while contributing to the “Arts on Main Street.” The shuffle will be a mile long and will take place in historical downtown. Activities will start at The House of Macabre, 882 Anita Ave. from noon to 2 p.m.. The shuffle will be from 2 to 3 p.m. When the shuffle concludes at PM&L, 877 Main St., participants will receive a souvenir ball cap, a zombie decal, and a free raffle ticket. Mature zombie participants will also receive free admission for “Fast Zombies with Guns,” an independent film to be presented at PM&L. For more information or to register, visit www.pmltheatre.com, or in person at JJ Blinkers, 896 Main St. Tickets are $24. Only 150 tickets will be sold. You can also get your zombie supplies, makeup, and costumes at JJ Blinkers and receive 20 percent off on your zombie-related purchases.
Lake County
Fundraiser: Hair Cuttery will be donating back-to-school haircuts to children in need during its “Share-A-Haircut” event Aug. 1-15. For every child up to age 18 who purchases a haircut at one of Hair Cuttery’s salons, one free haircut certificate will be donated to an underprivileged child in that same community. This being the 16th anniversary of the program, Hair Cuttery is determined to donate tens of thousands of free haircut certificates. Certificates are distributed with the help of more than 100 local government and nonprofit organizations that are closely tied to each community. For more information, visit www.haircuttery.com.
Round Lake
Fraud prevention: State Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, will be join the Illinois Attorney General’s Office to host a free fraud prevention event for local senior citizens at 1 p.m. Aug. 4 at Round Lake Area Park District’s Senior Center, 814 Hart Road. A representative from the Attorney General’s Office will give a presentation on the various ways people can protect themselves from fraud and identity theft. This event is free and open to the public. RSVPs are not necessary, but they are appreciated. To RSVP or for more information, Call 847-231-6262.
Waukegan
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Bible school: Vacation Bible School will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, July 27-31, at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 1520 N. McAree Road. Graduation will be during the 10 a.m. service Aug. 2. This year’s theme will be “God’s Super Heroines.” Preregistration is from 6 to 8 p.m. July 23 and from 10 a.m. to noon July 25. The suggested donation for the week is $5 per child to cover the costs of snacks, crafts and learning materials. For more information, call 847-662-6151.
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