Lake County briefs
Monaville Road to close
Monaville Road at the Canadian National Railroad crossing near Round Lake Beach will be closed for three days beginning Monday, Aug. 31. The closure will allow the railroad to widen the existing crossing to accommodate road improvements being completed in conjunction with the new Walmart store. Local traffic will be allowed from Route 83 and Cedar Lake Road to the closed work site, but the crossing will be closed to all traffic. The detour will be Cedar Lake Road to Rollins Road to Route 83 to Milwaukee Avenue.
Grayslake car show to benefit youth center
The second annual Cruisin' for the Kids Car Show is set for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30 on Center Street in downtown Grayslake. The show will again benefit The Oasis local youth center. Participants in the car show will receive a custom designed T-shirt for each entry. All makes and models are welcome and prizes will be given to the top cars in each class. The Oasis, which features a game room, homework area and a stage, is in its second year. To register for participation in the car show, visit www.cruisinforthekids.com or call (224) 321-4080. Registration costs $20 in advance or $25 on the day of the show.
Monster truck show
The Vernon Area Public Library District is celebrating 35 years with a monster truck show and birthday bash from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30. A monster truck, semi truck, fire truck, ambulance, street sweeper, tractor, garbage truck and other vehicles will be on display. Giveaways, raffles, and snacks are part of the event. Triple Threat Band will play `70s rock at 12:30 p.m. The celebration is at the library, 300 Olde Half Day Road, in Lincolnshire. Visit www.vapld.info for more information.
Hearing on budget set
The Mundelein High School board will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25 to answer questions about the proposed budget for the 2009-10 term. The hearing will be held at the school, 1350 W. Hawley St. The board could approve the spending plan at a meeting scheduled to follow the hearing. Information about the budget can be found at mundeleinmustangs.com.