Nriefs: Microchips for pets in South Elgin

Anderson Animal Shelter, 1000 S. LaFox St. (Route 31), will microchip dogs and cats for at the shelter from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, by appointment only. All dogs must be leashed and all cats must be in carriers. A donation is requested to offset the cost of the microchip and to help the shelter continue to offer these public programs. Microchipping is a simple and effective way to make sure that a pet can be easily identified should it become separated from its owner. A small microchip about the size of a grain of rice is inserted under the loose skin on the back of the pet's neck. This microchip, which has a unique identification number, remains a permanent means of identifying pets. The pet is registered on a national database and a handheld scanner used at the nearest animal shelter, animal control facility or veterinary clinic can easily read the chip when a lost pet is found. To make an appointment, call Lesya at 847-697-2880, ext. 21.

Archaeologist Catherine Bird discusses "Long's 1823 Expedition through Elgin, an 1840 General Land Office Plat, and a Late Prehistoric Site in Sleepy Hollow" at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Elgin Public Museum in Elgin's Lords Park. General admission is $5 per person, $2 per museum member. Seating is limited. Call 847-741-6655 to reserve a seat. "Put a Lotta Latin in Your Life" will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Pottawatomie Community Center, 8 North Ave., St. Charles. Naturalist Valerie Blaine of the Forest Preserve District of Kane County will present the fun side of scientific names and the organisms they represent. These "Learn from the Expert" programs are for those 16 and older. Preregistration is required. There is a $10 registration fee. Call 847-741-8350 to register. St. John Lutheran Church of Burlington will host its annual All You Can Eat Spaghetti Supper and Bake Sale from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday. Carry-out will be available. Tickets are $5 for adults, $2.50 for ages 6 to 12 and free for younger than 6. The church is at 13N535 French Road in Burlington.