Link to the world with Harry today
The Leaky Cauldron Pottercast -- with hosts Melissa Anelli, John Noe and Sue Upton -- will podcast its first discussion of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" at 3 p.m. today at Naperville North High School, 899 N. Mill St., Naperville. Attendees are invited to participate in the discussion for a worldwide audience. Tickets are available at Anderson's Bookshop in Naperville. For details, call (630) 355-2665.
Knights to sell goodies at fair
The Knights of Columbus councils of Bloomingdale, Warrenville, Wayne, West Chicago, Wheaton and Winfield will raise funds for local charities during the DuPage County Fair from Wednesday through Sunday in food building #1 by the Expositon and 4-H buildings, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton.
During the morning, the members will sell coffee and doughnuts and then cream puffs and water from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Panel discussion planned Thursday
The Young Democrats of DuPage and Will counties will hold a political forum with a panel discussion moderated by Julia Beckman at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Local 701 IBEW Hall, 28600 Bella Vista Parkway, Warrenville. For details, call Kim Savage at (630) 738-0078.
Millikin alumni plan student send-off
Millikin University and the Millikin Club of Chicago is holding its annual family picnic and new student send-off party from 1 to 3 p.m. July 29 at the Salt Creek Park large pavilion in Wood Dale. The event is for university alumni, friends and new students and their families. Those attending are asked to bring a dish with meat to pass; drinks and tableware will be provided. Deadline for reservations is Wednesday by calling (877) 568-2586.
SCARCE needs more volunteers
School and Community Assistance for Recycling and Composting Education, SCARCE, is seeking volunteers for its Book Rescue, Tools for Schools and Super Crayons projects at the center, Roosevelt Glen Corporate Center, 799 Roosevelt Road, Building 2, Glen Ellyn.
The agency sends recycled books and donated educational equipment and materials around the world and also makes crayons for those with special needs. To volunteer, call (630) 545-9710.
DuPage Foundation seeks applications
The DuPage Community Foundation is accepting applications for its 2007 fall discretionary grant cycle for Arts & Culture, Education and Environmental Affairs through 5 p.m. Aug. 3. The grants are available for not-for-profit organizations serving DuPage County residents. First-time applicants are encouraged to call and discuss their projects before applying. Guidelines are accessible on the foundation's Web site at www.dcfdn.org. For details, call Bonnie Heydorn at (630) 665-5556.
Volunteer families sought for students
The American Field Service, AFS Intercultural programs as a non-profit international exchange program connection students from abroad with host families in the U.S., is seeking families in the Chicago area to host high school students in their homes from August through the school year in June. For details or an application, visit the Web site at www.usa.afs.org/usa or call Murray Johnson at (703) 354-2220.