Briefs: Baby loss support group
Fox Valley Volunteer Hospice offers "Footprints," a six-week support group for families experiencing loss through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth or neonatal death. Led by a clinical social worker and a licensed counselor, "Footprints" will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesdays beginning today at the FVVH office at 200 Whitfield Drive, Geneva. To register, call Carol Ann Richeson at (630) 232-2233, ext. 224.
Class size has impact
The St. Charles School District will hold its next Summit 303 community meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the lower level of Charlestowne Mall, Route 64 and Kirk Road in St. Charles. Participants will learn how class size directly impacts student achievement. Charles M. Achilles will present original research on the subject. Achilles is a part-time professor of education administration at Seton Hall University and Eastern Michigan University. Summit 303 is a citizen-led initiative created to open the lines of communication between the district and the communities it serves. To register, e-mail summit303@d303.org or call (630) 513-3030.
Screening for preschool
The Kaneland School District will hold preschool screening from 8 to 11 a.m. Friday at Faith Assembly Church, 44W555 W. Keslinger Road in Elburn. Kaneland parents are encouraged to bring children ages 3 to 5 to be screened. To schedule an appointment, call (630) 365-5111, ext. 110. For children younger than 2 years and 8 months, call Child and Family Connections at (630) 761-9227, ext. 117.
Heritage Center gala
The St. Charles Heritage Center will celebrate its 75th anniversary with the Diamond Ball and Auction at 6 p.m. Jan. 19 at Hotel Baker, 100 W. Main St. The fundraiser will include dinner, dancing, auctions, live music and a diamond ring giveaway valued at $6,000. Tickets are $125 and available by calling (630) 584-6967.
Sign up for police academy
Registration is open for the Citizen Police Academy in St. Charles. Classes meet at 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays from March 4 to April 24 at the police department, 10 State Ave. Topics include criminal and narcotics investigations, court procedures, traffic stops and crime scene processing. Participants also will use a firearms training simulator and learn how to obtain fingerprints. The free program is open to anyone who lives, works or owns a business or property in St. Charles. High school juniors and seniors also can apply. Applications are available at the police department and at www.stcharlesil.gov/pd. Call (630) 443-3730.