Community recruiting, tribute and more.
Highwood
Tribute: To honor the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, the city will unveil a sculpture containing a remnant of the World Trade Center tower debris created by world renowned, local artist Julia Rotblatt-Amrany at 11 a.m. Sept. 11 in front of city hall, 17 Highwood Ave. The World Trade Center piece was a gift to the city from the Falberg and Amrany families. The bronze and stainless steel piece, entitled “Solace,” depicts a fireman taking a moment to acknowledge those who perished on that day. Midwest Young Artists will be onsite singing the National Anthem, as well as Highland Park High School’s Chamber group, Voices Rising. A light reception will follow the dedication. Open to the public. Details, 847-432-1924.
McHenry/Gurnee
Fundraiser: The Ride To Remember Motorcycle Run, to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association, will be held Sept. 13. It is an 89-mile ride through northern Illinois and Wisconsin. It will begin at McHenry Harley Davidson, 1903 Route 120, and end at Sunrise Senior Living, 500 N. Hunt Club Road, Gurnee. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., first bike out at 10:30 a.m. and last bike out at 11:30 a.m. From 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., there will be food, music and raffles in Gurnee. Details, 847-856-8100 or [email protected].
Mundelein
Open house: Mundelein Fire Department will hold its annual open house from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 13 at 1000 North Midlothian Road. This is a free family event that provides the opportunity to see first-hand what firefighters do, learn important safety tips, and have fun while doing both activities. A medical helicopter will land and guests will be able to talk to the flight crew and take a tour.. An actual fire will be set in two demonstration rooms to illustrate how fire sprinklers work. The “Jaws of Life” will be demonstrated on a simulated car accident. Mundelein Divers will be in a portable dive tank, and children will have the opportunity to talk to them while they are underwater. Fire Engine 2 will provide rides from the parking lot at Mechanics Grove to the fire station. Other events include fire engine and ambulance displays, fire extinguisher training with real fire, children can learn and practice the “stop, drop, and roll” technique, and more, including refreshments. The event takes place rain or shine. This year’s slogan is “Hear the Beep Where you Sleep.” For more information, call 847-949-3260 or email [email protected].
Waukegan
Ceremony: A remembrance ceremony honoring those who gave their lives on 9/11/2001, will be held at 9 a.m. Sept. 11 at Waukegan Fireman’s Memorial Park, 2115 Dover Road. Uniformed personnel should wear appropriate dress uniforms. Families and the public are welcome to attend. This is a brief ceremony, arrive early and park on the street. For more information, call 847-599-2500.
Meet your leader: Lake County Clerk Carla Wyckoff will provide information on services available and voting at 11 a.m. Sept. 16 at Park Place Senior Center, 414 S. Lewis Ave. Learn what the requirements are to vote, where you should vote and how to vote using optical can voting equipment. Information regarding voting by mail, early voting and other frequently asked questions will be available for review as well. Complimentary transportation is available for Waukegan Township residents age 55 and over by calling 847-599-2936 three days in advance. For more information or to register, call 847-244-9242.
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Lake County
Applications: The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is currently accepting applications for Reserve Deputies. Sheriff Curran stated, “We’re looking for folks that are interested in law enforcement and volunteering to assist their communities. We rely on our reserve deputies for assistance in traffic and crowd control, missing persons and evidence searches as well as DUI patrols. They provide a tremendous value to law enforcement communities throughout Lake County.” Interested candidates must be at least 21 years of age, U.S. citizens and high school graduates (or equivalent). Candidates must be of good moral character, have no criminal record and be in good general health. Most duties performed by a reserve deputy require standing for long periods of time. Illinois state law requires reserve deputies to be residents of the county they serve. Once recruited, reserve deputies must pass the Reserve Deputy Unit Recruit Basic Training Course (RBTC). Applications are available at the Lake County Sheriff’s Administration Office, 25 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Waukegan, or at the Lake County Sheriff’s Reserve Deputy website at www.reservedeputy.com. Application deadline is Sept. 30. For more information, call 847-377-7020.
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