Briefs: 'Mulan' comes to Arcada

Rising Star Theatreworks of Geneva will present Disney's "Mulan" Jan. 26 and 27 at the Arcada Theater, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. The production includes a cast of more than 50 young people. Evening performances start at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 26. Matinees are set for 2 p.m. Jan. 26 and 27. Tickets are $10 to $12. For more information, visit www.risingstartickets.org or call (630) 262-5027.

Chilly golf on tap

Orchard Valley Golf Course, 2411 W. Illinois Ave. in Aurora, will conduct its first Chili Bowl golf event at noon Jan. 27. The nine-hole event is $30 per person and includes greens fee, chili, beer and door prizes. Sign up at the pro shop. Golfers can reserve a spot with a credit card, but fees will be collected the day of the event. The golf course must have frozen ground and adequate snow cover for the event. Visit www.orchardvalleygolf.com or call (630) 907-0500 for updates.

Hastert tribute dinner

Former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert will be the guest speaker at a tribute in his honor at 6 p.m. Jan. 31 at Gaslite Manor, 2485 Church Road, Aurora. The event, hosted by the Aurora Township Republican Central Committee, is part of the 51st annual Lincoln Day Dinner. Hastert, who recently retired from the 14th Congressional District, was a U.S. representative for more than 20 years. Tickets are $65 each. To order, contact Davis Offutt at (630) 258-4661 or at davisoffutt@yahoo.com.

Charlemagne Awards set

The St. Charles Chamber of Commerce's 86th annual Charlemagne Awards Dinner is scheduled for Feb. 1 at Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St. Tickets are $50. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. and includes cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, dinner, music and dancing. The chamber will present several awards, including the Charlemagne lifetime achievement award.

Call (630) 584-8384 for more.

Donate stuffed bears

Fox Valley Unity Church, 230 Webster St., Batavia, is collecting stuffed bears until Feb. 10. Bears will be delivered to a nursing home for Valentine's Day. Call (630) 879-1115 or go online to www.foxvalleyunity.org for details.

Business breakfast set

The Downtown St. Charles Partnership will have a business development breakfast from 8 to 9 a.m. Feb. 12 at Baker Community Center, 101 S. Second St. Craig Lowder, a business coach from Action International, will talk about increasing customer loyalty. Admission is free for partnership members and $20 for visiting businesses. To register, call (630) 513-5386.