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First Street closes today
The intersection of First and Illinois streets in St. Charles will be closed for eight weeks of extensive road and utility work beginning today. The work is related to the First Street redevelopment project. Drivers still will be able to access the Fox Island Square shopping center from the Illinois Street Bridge, but there will be no through traffic. Parking is available along nearby Indiana Street. For detours, construction updates and more parking information, visit www.1ststreetstc.org or call the city at (630) 377-4400.
Law scholarships available
The Kane County Bar Association is accepting applications for its annual law school scholarships through Thursday. Two $1,000 scholarships are given in a typical year. Applicants must live in Kane County, or have a parent who resides in the county, and attend law school in the 2008-09 school year. Applications are available online at www.kanecountybar.org.
MainStreet fundraiser
Gourmet specialties from local chefs will be the main course at the FoxFare fundraiser for Batavia MainStreet May 4 at the Fox Valley Country Club, 2500 N. Route 25, North Aurora. Chefs will provide sample portions of their signature dishes. There will also be a silent auction and live music from the Batavia High School string quartet. Restaurants participating include Bistro Thai, Desserts by Amy, Nosh, Enticing Cuisine and Upper Crust. Tickets are $45 and the deadline to buy is Wednesday. Visit www.downtownbatavia.com or call (630) 761-3528.
Geneva library displays
The Geneva Public Library's youth services department has two display cases now: one in the preschool room and one in the hallway. Through Wednesday, the bird collection of Marliese Balek is on display in the preschool room, 127 James St. Marliese, a third-grader in Geneva, has been collecting birds for two years. Spying a cedar waxwing in her backyard and wondering what kind of bird it was, Marliese referred to a book to find out what kind of bird it was. Thus began a hobby of bird watching, identification, and the creation of a plush collection with birdcall recordings inside of them.
Post-prom help sought
Donations and volunteers are needed for the Geneva High School post-prom party, which is from midnight to 3 a.m. Saturday. To donate money, make checks payable to GHS Post Prom and send it to the school's main office, 416 McKinley St., Geneva, IL 60134. To volunteer, call Mary Stith at (630) 208-9199 or e-mail her at stith6@sbcglobal.net.
Historic trial, part deux
An 1858 trial that pitted a former school treasurer against a bank owner over tax receipts for a local school district will be reenacted in the old Kane County Courthouse in downtown Geneva. The historic case will be tried again at 7 p.m. Friday with modern-day attorneys wearing period costumes. The event, in courtroom 340 at 100 S. Third St., will be presided by Chief Judge Don Hudson. The trial is part of the Kane County Bar Association's 150th anniversary celebration. Call (630) 762-1915.
KISS tribute concert
The KISS tribute band Mr. Speed is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. May 17 at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. The show replicates late 1970s Kiss concerts with stage costume, lights and the legendary rock band's songs. General admission tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for children 16 and younger. For details, call (630) 587-8400 or visit www.o-shows.com.
Trustee seat open
The Campton Township Solid Waste and Disposal District has an immediate opening on its board of trustees. The volunteer post was vacated recently by Vince Schuster. Call (630) 443-0947 or visit www.ctswdd.com.