The Be Like Austin volleyball tournament honors Austin Stanek of Island Lake, who was killed in a hit-and-run crash last year. His family aims to fund scholarships for young adults pursuing careers in the trades.

SWALCO is expanding its household chemical waste accepted materials list to include a larger variety of household battery types.

Libertyville resident Kristen Sheridan (Good Vibes Only LLC) has become the new owner of RPM & Zen (formerly Heather’s Gym/HG Studios) as of Aug. 1.

Afrofest takes place from noon to 8 p.m. Aug. 16 at the Greenbelt Cultural Center in North Chicago.

CG Granite Countertops will host a special open house from 1 to 3 p.m. Aug. 16 featuring a pop-up showcase of fall fashions by Cabi.

The Village of Antioch invites families and music fans to the Back to School Bash on Aug. 14.

Registration is now open for the 13th annual Jeeps on the Run Toys for Tots Run and after-party scheduled for Dec. 7.

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital’s Baby Bistro hosted a special celebration on Aug. 7 in honor of World Breastfeeding Week.

The Bess Bower Dunn Museum in Libertyville has once again earned the highest national recognition —reaccreditation by the American Alliance of Museums.