The Wauconda Area Chamber of Commerce will host the 53rd Annual IPRA Championship Rodeo July 16 and 17 at the Golden Oaks Equestrian Center, located at the intersection of Case Road and Rand Road.

LAKE COUNTY

County selected to take part in national justice initiative

A county report stated that Lake County is among 67 city, county and state municipalities across the United States recently selected by the Obama Administration to participate in a new bipartisan, national Data-Driven Justice Initiative. The initiative, launched by President Barack Obama on June 30, will focus on using data-driven strategies to divert low-level offenders with mental illness out of the criminal justice system and into effective, community-based care. A delegation from Lake County, including District 13 County Board member Sandra Hart and Lake County Sheriff’s Office Deputy William Kinville, visited the White House earlier this year to share information and build on data-driven strategies that have successfully been implemented in other jurisdictions. Lake County was selected to join the initiative because of its commitment to seeking innovative solutions that reduce incarceration and improve outcomes. For more information, call (847) 377-2000 or visit www.lakecountyil.gov.

Health Dept. offers low-cost pet vaccination clinic

The Lake County Health Department and the Community Health Center’s Animal Care and Control Program is offering a low-cost pet vaccination clinic from 9 a.m. to noon July 16 at the Zion Park District, located at Bethel Boulevard and 27th Street, Zion. The clinic is intended to provide Lake County residents with a convenient and affordable way to keep their pets up to date with shots and rabies tags. Pets will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. All animals brought to the clinic must be at least 4 months old. Dogs must be leashed, and cats must be placed in carriers. Payment for services is cash only. For more information — including vaccine, tag and microchip costs — call (847) 377-4700 or visit www.lakecountyil.gov/152/Animal-Care-Control.

SWALCO to host household chemical waste collection event

The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO) will host a household chemical waste collection event from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. July 16 at Deerfield High School, 1959 N. Waukegan Road, Deerfield. Accepted materials include aerosol products, antifreeze and motor oil, fertilizers/herbicides/pesticides, fluorescent light bulbs/CFLs, furniture stripper and varnishes, gasoline and kerosene, household batteries (lithium and rechargeable only), household cleaners, oil-based paints and paint removers, and prescription and over-the-counter medicines and supplements (people and pets, but no DEA controlled substances). For more information, call (847) 336-9340 or visit www.swalco.org.

LAKE BLUFF

 Annual Criterium Bike Race & Block Party on tap

The village announced that the 5th Annual Northwestern Medicine Lake Bluff Criterium Bike Race & Block Party will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 23. The bike race, part of the ongoing Intelligentsia Cup series, includes 14 different categories. Fast-paced bicycle racing begins at 9 a.m., world-class pro racing begins at 4 p.m., and Kids’ Fun Racing (for ages 3-9) begins at 6:05 p.m. All races will start and finish at the intersection of E. Scranton Avenue and Oak Avenue. Early registration will be offered at the Lake Bluff branch of Lake Forest Bank, 4 E. Scranton Ave., from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. July 18-22, and from 8:30 a.m. to noon July 23. Registration after noon on July 23 will be available at the Lake Bluff Fire Station, 45 E. Center Ave. The Block Party will be held from 4-11 p.m. at Village Green, located at the intersection of E. Center Avenue and Sheridan Road. Attendees can view the racing action live or on a Jumbotron screen, and food vendors from several local restaurants will be available. Live music will begin at 8 p.m. Admission to the Block party is free; entry fees for the bike races vary. For more information, call (847) 234-0774 or visit www.lakebluffcriterium.com.

WAUCONDA

 Chamber to host annual championship rodeo event

The Wauconda Area Chamber of Commerce will host the 53rd Annual IPRA Championship Rodeo July 16 and 17 at the Golden Oaks Equestrian Center, located at the intersection of Case Road and Rand Road. Gates open at 5 p.m. July 16, and rodeo performances begin at 7 p.m. Gates open at 1 p.m. July 17 for Family Day. Pre-rodeo festivities include a free petting zoo, a kids moonwalk and pony rides ($3). Rodeo performances begin at 3 p.m., including routines by the Midwest Renegade Equestrian Drill Team. The two-day event also includes live music, a mechanical bull, food booths, a beer garden, merchandise vendors and more. Tickets are $15 (adults), $6 (ages 5-11) and free (ages 4 and under). Parking is $7 per vehicle. Advance tickets are available online at www.Wauconda Rodeo.com, and at the Wauconda Area Chamber of Commerce Office, 100 N. Main Street; Wauconda Community Bank, 495 W. Liberty Street; and Three Amigas, 450 W. Liberty Street. For more information, call (847) 526-5580 or visit www.waucondarodeo.com.

WAUKEGAN

 Top Box Foods to offer groceries at Family Health Center

The city announced that Top Box Foods, a year-round Lake County resource for affordable, nutritious and fresh produce and proteins (at up to 40 percent less than retail cost), will offer groceries for purchase from 3:30-5 p.m. July 14 at Erie HealthReach Family Health Center, 2323 Grand Ave. Top Box buys fresh fruit and vegetables, and frozen meats, poultry and fish in bulk, and then bundles the food in boxes for purchase at convenient community locations in Lake County (with assistance from volunteers, churches, community organizations, housing facilities, schools and community leaders), open to the public on a monthly basis. For more information, call (847) 599-2500 or visit www.topboxfoods.com.

ISLAND LAKE

Lakefest 2016 to include car show, fireworks display

The village announced that Lakefest 2016 will be held from 5-10 p.m. July 22, 1-10 p.m. July 23 and 1-6 p.m. July 24 at Water Tower Park, 429 W. State Road (Route 176). The event includes the Skinner Amusements Carnival, food vendors, a beer tent and a DJ — as well as live music by Jimmy Buffet-style band Pirates Over 40 at 7 p.m. July 22, and Steely Dan tribute band Reely Dan and southern rock band Goin’ South, beginning at 5 p.m. July 23. In addition, the Lakefest 2016 Car Show will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 23 at the St. John’s Church parking lot, 405 W. State Road. The entry fee is $10, and trophies will be awarded. A fireworks display will be launched from a barge on Island Lake at dusk on July 23 (rain date is July 24). Admission to Lakefest 2016 is free. For more information, call (847) 526-8764 or visit www.villageofislandlake.com.