Disney play takes stage at Jacobs High School

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Updated: March 24, 2012 8:33AM

Algonquin: ‘Beauty and the Beast’ at Jacobs High

Jacobs High School presents “Beauty and the Beast” in three weekend shows. With more than 100 students as cast, crew and orchestra, this play has something for everyone. Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” tells the story of a strong-willed woman named Belle (played by senior Anna Taylor) and a prince-turned-beast (played by sophomore Colin Bokowy) as her captor. General seating is $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors. There will be three performances: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.jacobsmusic.eventbrite.com or at the door. The school is at 2601 Bunker Hill Drive. Call 847-532-6100.

Elgin: AID sets Bean Bag Tournament on Saturday

People who are longing for the feeling of a summer day need look no further than the Association for Individual Development (AID) Bean Bag Tournament to cure their winter blues. Join AID at their Elgin facility, located at 1135 Bowes Road, for an indoor charity bean bags tournament from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday. Participants who enter the tournament will compete for a grand prize of $200. Prizes will also be awarded to the second- and third-place teams as well. The $40 team entry fee will help benefit programs and services for more than 5,100 children and adults with intellectual disabilities, mental illness, and special needs who receive services through AID. Preregister for the AID Bean Bag Tournament by downloading a registration form from the AID website at www.the-association.org.

Bartlett: Lenten series at Immanuel Church of Christ

Immanuel United Church of Christ in Bartlett will begin its Lenten Speaker Series with Gretchen Vapnar, executive director of the Community Crisis Center in Elgin, speaking about her faith and work based on Isaiah 58: 4-7, from 7 to 7:45 p.m. Wednesday in the church’s Education Building, located west of the church building on North and Western avenues in Bartlett. This is an informal gathering of music, learning and prayer. A free-will offering will be donated to the Crisis Center. For more information, call 630-289-1320 or view www.bartlettiucc.org.

St. Charles: Spaghetti meal at Episcopal church

From 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Two Guys and Free Spaghetti will provide a homemade spaghetti and meatballs dinner with beverage, salad, garlic bread and homemade dessert to anyone who attends the monthly event held at St. Charles Episcopal Church, 994 N. 5th Ave. (Route 25) in St. Charles. Carryout is available, and the building is handicapped-accessible. For information call Joe at 630-890-6586.

Elgin: Salvation Army garage sale Saturday

The Salvation Army is having an indoor garage sale in the Community Center Gymnasium to support the Women’s Ministry. For sale will be household items, men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, furniture, crafts and much more. Hours will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Elgin Corps, 316 Douglas Ave., Elgin. Call 847-741-2304.

West Dundee: Preschool open house at church

First Congregational Church of Dundee is hosting an open house for parents seeking information and details about Littlest Disciples Preschool. The open house will be held at the church from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday in the lower-level common area. Parents can view the preschool environment, meet the teachers, learn how the individualized curriculum can help children learn at their own rate and to their full potential, and obtain registration information. “The Church on the Hill” is located at 900 S. Eighth St. (Route 31 and Angle Tarn), West Dundee. For further details or to schedule a visit on another date, call Jamie at 847-426-2161, ext. 113, or visit the website tab, children & youth, at www.fccdundee.com.

West Dundee: New series at St. James Episcopal

A Lenten study and simple supper series on “Prayer: Does it Make Any Difference?” will be held on Wednesdays, Feb. 29 through April 4, at St. James Episcopal Church, 516 Washington St., West Dundee. Prayer and Eucharist will begin at 5:45 p.m.. and supper will be from 6 to 6:30 p.m. The book study will begin at 7 p.m. The study will be on a book by Philip Yancey. Call the parish office at 847-426-5612 to register for the series and obtain a copy of book.

Elgin: Appraisal fair at Gail Borden Library

Author and antiques expert Mark F. Moran of Iola, Wis., will be at Gail Borden Public Library in conjunction with the Elgin Area Historical Society, starting at 2 p.m. Sunday. Moran has specialized for more than 30 years in vintage folk art, Americana, and fine art. He is the author or co-author of more than 25 books.

West Dundee: Member orientation set Saturday

First Congregational Church of Dundee will hold a new-member orientation from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday in the Sanctuary. The class is an opportunity to explore what it means to be a member of First Congregational Church of Dundee. Attending does not require joining — all are welcome. Nursery care will be provided. RSVP to the church office at 847-426-2161, ext. 210. New members will be welcomed on March 4. The church is at 900 S. Eighth St. (Route 31 and Angle Tarn), West Dundee.