Fox Valley briefs

Fall fest in Pingree Grove:The Pingree Grove Events Committee and Goebbert's Pumpkin Farm are organizing a fall festival, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, at the farm. There will be raffles, pie-eating contests, doughnuts and apple cider. Tickets are $8 and Pingree Grove residents can buy one and get one free, but only up to six tickets. After the festival, you are welcome to stay at the farm to buy pumpkins or visit the animals in its petting zoo. The farm is at 42W813 Reinking Road, Pingree Grove. For details, call (224) 659-4747.U-46 offers cooking classes:Elgin Area School District U-46 is offering a series of six healthy eating and cooking classes for 10 to 12 district parents. The classes will be offered through the Healthy Lifestyle and Wellness Initiative led by the U-46 Department of Food and Nutrition Services. The classes, which start in October, will be held at 355 E. Chicago St., Room 213. Participants will receive free food and a certificate of completion. Call (847) 888-5000 ext. 5046.Senior car clinic:A car clinic for people 60 and older will he held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Elgin Township office parking lot, 729 S. McLean Blvd., Elgin. A mechanic will check hoses, fluids, lights and other items during the 20 minute inspection, but no repairs will be made on site. The clinic also includes a car wash by South Elgin Police Explorers. To register, call (847) 741-2045.Violence counseling offered:The Community Crisis Center in Elgin provides domestic violence counseling services for northwestern Kane County. A licensed counselor and is available to adult and adolescent females, and services are free. For information or an appointment, call (847) 697-2380.