Briefs: Geneva water now softer
Geneva's new water treatment plant is now fully operational and supplying water to the city. Water hardness should decline as the "old" water remaining in the system is mixed with the "new" water. By Friday, city water officials expect the system will have all "new" water with a hardness of four to six grains. Customers might need to adjust or to turn off water softeners. Water hardness can be viewed on a map on the city Web site, www.geneva.il.us. It is measured at 15 sites. For more information, call the water department between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays at (630) 232-1551.
Bridge closure in Batavia
The Wilson Street bridge in Batavia will not be closed today as previously scheduled. It will be closed from 7 a.m. Thursday to 3 p.m. Friday for additional deck work. A 16-day closure will likely start April 14.
Get some 'green' ideas
The St. Charles Public Library is launching a new series of Green Ideas programs to showcase environmental and energy-saving topics. The series starts at 7 p.m. April 21 when Barbara Bates of the Kane County Extension Office will offer tips on growing native trees and shrubs. The program is free, but registration is required. For more information, call (630) 584-0076, ext. 1, or visit the library at 1 S. Sixth Ave. More information also is available on the library's Web site, www.stcharleslibrary.org.
Senior breakfast set
The St. Charles Park District will have a breakfast for senior citizens April 22 at Pottawatomie Community Center, 8 North Ave. Admission is free for Adult Activity Club members and 75 cents for visitors. Breakfast includes omelets, doughnuts, coffee and juice. There also will be prizes. This event is open to residents ages 50 and older. Call (630) 584-1055.
Musician auditions
The Fox Valley Academy of Music Performance will hold auditions for the coming season of Fox Valley Youth Symphony Orchestras and associated ensembles April 26 and 27 and May 3 and 4. For more information about the auditions, visit www.fvyso.org. String, woodwind, brass and percussion students can audition with the Fox Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra, the Fox Valley Academy Orchestra, Fox Valley Youth Strings or Fox Valley Flutes. For more information, contact Jamie Palmer at (630) 879-8018 or e-mail MusicDirector@fvacademy.org.
Business expo April 30
The 15th annual Rolling Down the River Business-to-Business Expo is scheduled for noon to 6 p.m. April 30 at the Pheasant Run Mega Center, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. The event includes more than 200 exhibitors from across the region. Admission is free, although visitors are asked to present a business card. For more information, call the St. Charles Chamber of Commerce at (630) 584-8384.