The briefs

Another candidate files

Campton Hills resident Gary Moore on Friday became the 16th candidate to file for one of eight seats in the village's new government. Moore is seeking one of six seats on the village board. Voters also will elect a village president and clerk on Feb. 5. Candidates so far include four incumbents, all of whom were appointed by a judge earlier this year to serve temporary terms until the next regularly scheduled election. Campton Hills came into existence seven months ago when voters approved incorporating the 20-square-mile village west of St. Charles. Filing ends at 5 p.m. Monday.

Flood info available

Kane County residents will have the opportunity to identify their properties on newly produced digital flood insurance rate maps and talk to experts during a flood- plain open house from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday in the heritage ballroom of The Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way. Hosted by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources on behalf of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the session will begin with a brief presentation and include time for residents to review materials and ask questions or provide feedback. Residents and business owners in or near areas with special flood hazards, real estate agents, developers and insurance agents are encouraged to attend. Also available is a new flood insurance study report and information about the national flood insurance program. Representatives from the IDNR and FEMA will be available. For more information, visit www.illinoisfloodmaps.org.

Carolers sought

The Visiting Nurse Association of Fox Valley is assembling a caroling group. Volunteers will visit retirement centers, nursing homes, physicians' waiting rooms and hospitals on Dec. 11 and 18. Volunteers can volunteer for a half day, whole day or both days. To sign up, call Carolyn Bracken at (630) 978-9754, ext. 8399.

Santa coming to town

Santa Claus is coming to town to benefit CASA Kane County. Enjoy a pancake breakfast with Santa starting at 9 a.m. Dec. 8 at the Congregational United Church of Christ on LaFox Road and Fox Mill Boulevard in St. Charles. Breakfast will be followed by a children's holiday concert led by the St. Charles East High School chorale.

Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for children 3 and older. Call (630) 444-3111 or go to www.casakanecounty.org.

Toys for Tots in St. Charles

The St. Charles Park District will conduct its 24th annual Tri-Cities Toys for Tots program this holiday season. Donations of money, toys, games, puzzles, stuffed animals and books should be made by Dec. 17. Drop-off locations are Pottawatomie Pro Shop, 845 North Ave.; Pottawatomie Community Center, 8 North Ave.; Baker Community Center, 101 S. Second St.; Norris Recreation Center, 1050 Dunham Road; and any St. Charles grade school. Call (630) 584-8356 for details.