Briefs: Anti-smoking materials

In preparation for the statewide indoor public smoking ban Jan. 1, into effect, the Kane County Health Department has available tobacco prevention materials that can be used at businesses, churches, organizations, schools or homes free of charge. "The Joe Show: A Recipe for Addiction" is a DVD. Also available is a poster that lists the benefits of quitting smoking. To reserve your DVD or poster, call Maureen Obuchowski at (630) 264-7670.

New St. Charles restaurant

A ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4 p.m. Thursday will mark the opening of Fahrenheit Restaurant at 1890 W. Main St., St. Charles. The event is being hosted by the St. Charles Chamber of Commerce. The restaurant features "contemporary American cuisine infused with Mediterranean influences." For more information, call (630) 444-1350.

Kids dance clinic

The Geneva High School varsity dance team will conduct a dance clinic for first- through fifth-graders from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Jan. 18 at the high school. The cost is $30 for pre-registration and $35 at the door. This includes a practice session, a T-shirt, pompons and a snack. The junior dancers will perform a routine at the boys varsity basketball game that evening. For more information, e-mail Katie Edison at karodewa@yahoo.com.