Tri-Cities briefs

Noisy tests in CamptonNicor will test a new gas line system from 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday in Campton Hills, generating some noise. Officials said the tests involve blowing gas through new pipes with outlets on Empire and Burlington roads. "The noise will be similar to a jet taking off and could last for several minutes or more," police said. For more information, call (630) 584-4242.Cat adoption dayHomes for Endangered and Lost Pets (H.E.L.P.) is having a cat adoption day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at National City Bank, 2600 E. Main St., St. Charles. If you are planning to adopt, all members of the household must be present. Renters should bring a copy of their lease that shows cats are allowed. For additional information, go to helpinganimals.org, or call Joyce at (630) 715-1015 or e-mail kiddoc@aol.com.Geneva pizza benefitThe Geneva Academic Foundation is having a fundraiser Tuesday at California Pizza Kitchen at the Geneva Commons shopping center on Randall Road. Bring in an event flier and the restaurant will donate a percentage of your bill to GAF. Download a flier from gafgeneva.org.Kaneland golf outingThe Kaneland Foundation annual golf outing will be held Sept. 16 at Bliss Creek Golf Course, 1 Golfview Drive, in Sugar Grove. It will be a four-person scramble with two divisions, Men's or Mixed (at least one woman). Sponsorships are available until Tuesday. The Kaneland Foundation provides financial resources to enhance the quality of education for all District 302 students. For more on the foundation, go to kanelandfoundation.org. For additional information, call Chuck Liss at (630) 774-8574 or Beth Sterkel at (630) 365-8295.