Briefs: Youth symphony opener

The Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra will open its 2007-08 season Sunday with its Transcend concerts. Musicians will perform Howard Hanson's Symphony No. 2 and Gustav Mahler's First Symphony. The two performances are scheduled at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Elgin Community Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Drive. In addition, the EYSO's brass choir will perform "Mutations from Bach" by Samuel Barber. Visit www.elgin.edu/arts.

Veterans break ground

Members of the veterans memorial committee in Elgin will host a groundbreaking ceremony with city officials at 11 a.m. Sunday, Veterans Day, in a parking area just west of Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Ave.

Hunters, test your guns

Hunters can sight in and test-fire shotguns for the coming deer season from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at the Illinois State Police District 2 firing range at Routes 31 and 20 in Elgin. Reservations are required. Call Trooper Darren Love at (847) 931-2785. Participants must possess a valid firearm owner's identification card and transport the firearm enclosed in a case.

Neubert to host fundraiser

The annual Neubert Fun Fair will run 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at Neubert Elementary School, 1100 Huntington Drive in Algonquin. The Parent-Teacher Organization fundraiser will have hay rides, games, face painting, an obstacle course and a Teacher Power Shower where your kids can soak their favorite (or least favorite) teachers. Call (847) 658-2540.

Well/septic info session

The Kane County Health Department will host a well and septic seminar Tuesday at the University of Illinois Extension Center, 535 Randall Road, St. Charles. Check-in and display viewing begins at 6 p.m. The seminar starts at 6:30 p.m. To reserve a seat, call (847) 608-2850 and leave your name, phone number, address and reason for calling. Space is limited. Free water sample test kits will be given to each household free of charge. A short question-and-answer session will be held after the presentation.