Community Notes

CPR class

PRINCETON — The Bureau County Metro Center will hold an American Red Cross CPR/AED class for the professional rescuer from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 6. The class, for ages 15 and over, is to teach professional rescuers the skills needed to respond appropriately to breathing and cardiac emergencies, including the use of automated external defibrillators. Individuals who might be interested in this class are law enforcement officials, firefighters, athletic trainers, emergency technicians, nurses, physicians, emergency response teams and lifeguards. The cost is $45. Beth Coleman is the instructor. To register for the class, or for more information, call (815) 872-0840.

Meeting set

DEPUE — The DePue/ Bureau County Democrats will meet at 7 p.m. Sept. 4 at the VFW Hall in DePue. The 2008-09 membership drive is on. Anyone wishing to join the club can attending this meeting. Refreshments will be served after the meeting. Any member wishing to donate coats to the DePue Ladies Auxiliary’s coat sale can bring the coats to the meeting.

Opening meeting

NEPONSET — The Neponset Woman’s Thursday Club will hold its opening meeting at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 4 in the Community Building. The program for the day will be Abby Curran, reigning Miss Iowa queen and producer of the Miss You-Can Do-it pageant in Kewanee. She will speak about her many experiences as a pageant participator and producer. Guests are welcome. Hostesses for the day are Wink Barry and Carol Gerrond.

Flags for sale

PRINCETON — American Legion Post 125 in Princeton has American-made 3-by-5-foot American flags for sale. For information, call the post home at (815) 872-1171 in the mornings or stop by the post home at 1549 West Peru St. in Princeton.

DAR to meet

PRINCETON — The Princeton-Illinois chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 5 at the Coffee Depot in Wyanet. Lunch will follow the meeting, then members will visit the Wyanet Historical Society where directors Gerald and Barbara Heuer will present a program. DAR members will meet at 10 a.m. at the Prouty Building to carpool to Wyanet. Hostesses are Beverly Larson, Evelynn Blanco and Mary Davidson. DAR Days will be Sept. 10 in Moline. Constitution Week will be Sept. 17-23, with bell ringing at 4 p.m. Sept. 17. For reservations, call (815) 875-4127.

District meeting

PRINCETON — The American Legion Auxiliary District 16 fall meeting will be Sept. 6 at the Brimfield Home Unit 452 at 121 Knoxville Ave., Brimfield. Registration and coffee will begin at 8 a.m. and the business meeting will follow at 9 a.m. Information is available by calling Barb Shipley at (309) 446-9131 or by contact a Unit president.

Photography exhibit

PRINCETON — Members of the Photography Unlimited Camera Club will present a photography exhibition at the Prairie Arts Center in Princeton. The exhibition will begin with a reception from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday. Refreshments will be served and admission is free. The exhibition will feature black and white and color photographs taken by many of the members of the club. The exhibit will be open for viewing at the Prairie Arts Center, 24 Park Ave. East, on Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. through Sept. 21.

Free screening

PRINCETON — Dr. Mark Williams will host a free varicose vein screening from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 4 at Perry Memorial Hospital. These screenings will be held in his office, located in the Medical Office Building at Perry. The purpose of these screenings is to raise awareness for venous disease and available treatment options. For more information, call (815) 872-9491.

Childbirth Class

PRINCETON — In an effort to accommodate busy expectant parents, a “Partners In Childbirth” Class will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in September at Perry Memorial Hospital. The purpose of this class is to alleviate any fears or misconceptions about childbirth, to provide techniques for relaxation and bonding with a coach during labor and delivery, and to prepare expectant parents for the arrival and care of their new infant. A car seat safety technician will be available to inspect and install infant car seats. This class is being offered free of charge. Interested parties must pre-register by calling (815) 876-2282.

Parent’s Night Out

PRINCETON — A parent’s night out is being sponsored by the Bureau County Metro Center to help parents find a baby sitter for that occasional night out together. Parent’s Night Out is held on the first Saturday of every month, starting in September. The program, for boys and girls from 5 to 12 years of age, begins at 6 p.m. and ends at 10 p.m. The kids will enjoy games, swimming, movies, arts and crafts and much more. Pizza and refreshments will be provided. The cost is $7 for the first child, $5 for the second child and $3 for the third child. Parents are required to sign their children in when they arrive. Early registration is appreciated but not required.

Blood drive

PRINCETON — The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 4 at First United Methodist Church of Princeton. A blood donor card, driver’s license or two other forms of I.D. are required at check-in; Donors must be at least 17 years old, or 16-years-old with signed parental consent. Donors must weigh at least 110 pounds. Call ((815) 879-2231 to make an appointment.

Anniversary event

PRINCETON — Tickets are now available for Freedom House’s Silver Anniversary Celebration and Ball on Sept. 27, beginning at 6 p.m. at The Galleria in Princeton.

The cost is $25 and includes a catered meal, a silent auction and a tribute to Freedom House and its founder, Nedda Simon. Music for ballroom dancing will be provided by Vince Gelsomino and Phaze. For tickets, call (815) 872-0087. Visa and MasterCard are accepted. Tickets are also available at Bruce Jewelers, Citizens First National Bank, Central Bank, Centrue Bank and Amcore Bank, all in Princeton, and People’s National Bank in Kewanee.