Briefs: Give blood, get pie
Any person who gives blood at the 14 Heartland Blood Centers, or during its community drives, Friday through Monday and Dec. 16 to 31, will receive a coupon for a free double-crust fruit pie from Bakers Square. There are Heartland centers at 1200 N. Highland Ave., Aurora; 649 W. State St., Geneva; and 1140 N. McLean Blvd., Elgin. Go online to www.heartlandbc.org or call (800) 7-TO GIVE for blood drives.
Boutique set to open:
A ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday will mark the opening of Lola B's Boutique at State and First avenues in the Century Corners shopping district of St. Charles. The ceremony is planned for 4 p.m. Lola B's specializes in items and gifts for girls. Call (630) 945-3306.
Buy creche lunch tickets
Tickets are still available for the Geneva History Center's fourth annual Crèche Luncheon at 12:45 p.m. Dec. 1 and Dec. 6. Cost is $55 per ticket. All proceeds benefit the Geneva History Center and the restoration of its Neapolitan crèche. Call (630) 232-4951 or go online to www.genevahistorycenter.org.
Pet photo contest
Share your photographic pet memories with the Fox Valley Park District for a chance to win a prize. Categories include naughtiest, nicest, funniest, best Santa's helper (photo with Santa) and best owner-and-pet. The grand prize is a professional pet portrait and a $50 Fox Valley Park District gift certificate. Turn in your photos by Dec. 1 at the Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora. One entry per family per category will be accepted. The entry fee is $5 per photo. All submitted photos will be placed in a holiday display at the Prisco Community Center.
Antique Market re-opening: A ribbon-cutting ceremony Dec. 1 will mark the opening of Antique Market III's new location in St. Charles. The event is planned for 11:30 a.m. at 11 N. Third St. Antique Market III is moving to the spot, at the east end of Old St. Charles Place Plaza, after 22 years on Route 64. Call (630) 377-5599.
Holiday concert planned:
The Fox Valley Concert Band will perform two free holiday concerts Dec. 1 at Baker Community Center, 101 S. Second St., St. Charles. The performances are set for 4 and 7:30 p.m. under the direction of Colin Holman. Reservations are required. Call (847) 695-7096 or go to www.fvcb.org.