Big Wheel race set for July 23

ANDERSON — The Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled the Big Wheel 500 for Thursday, July 23, at the Shadyside Park parking lot beginning at 5 p.m.

This is for ages 3-6. Big Wheels are provided. Trophies will be awarded. No registration is needed. For more contact the Park Office at 648-6858.

Youth deal with grief at Camp Hope

ANDERSON — Registrations are being accepted for youth to attend Saint John’s Camp Hope, a youth bereavement project. Volunteers are also being recruited.

Camp Hope is for children and teenagers who have experienced the death of a loved one. Camp will be conducted Aug. 7-8 at the Boy Scout camp (Camp Kikthawenund), just outside of Anderson.

Call 646-8179 or go to www.stjohnshealthsystem.org/Camp_Hope.htm for more information.

Chicago-area guides available

CHICAGO — Order a free copy of the Chicago Southland Festivals & Events Guide and Discount Coupon Book for summertime activities in Chicago’s 62 south and southwest suburbs.

The Festivals & Events Guide offers over 250 fun activities for the entire family, and the Discount Coupon Book has nearly 50 coupons for restaurants, golf, theatre and children’s activities. Both guides are available free of charge from the Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau at (888) 895-8233 (toll-free) or  www.visitchicagosouthland.com.