Briefs: Parking lot closed
The Sugar Grove municipal building's parking lot is off limits through today while it is being repaired. Temporary parking is available at the Sugar Grove Fire Department across the way.
Fundraising discussion
Major Gifts and Financial Sustainability, a free training program for nonprofit organizations, is at 5:15 p.m. today at the Advanced Center for Training, 4072 E. Main St., St. Charles. Call Alaina Szlachta at (206) 428-2158.
Disciplining kids
TriCity Family Services offers Tips for Discipline With Preschoolers Through Fifth Grade at 7 tonight at 1120 Randall Court, Geneva. It will cover developmental issues and common concerns of parents. The fee is $5 per person but waivers are available. Advance registration is preferred. Call (630) 232-1070.
Sign up for music contest
Showcase your talents at the 38th annual Granquist Music Competition that promotes music performance, competition and education for serious students of music. Participants are grouped by instrument, age and years of instruction and judged by highly qualified musicians. The competition will be held during Swedish Days Festival on June 21 at Geneva High School. Register online at www.genevachamber.com. Friday is the deadline for mailed entries and May 23 for online entries. Call (630) 232-6060.
Agency receives $25,000
DayOneNetwork has received a $25,000 grant from Pedersen Family Foundation. DayOne serves as the "front door" to the service system for children and adults with developmental delays and developmental disabilities who reside in Kane and Kendall counties and Hanover Township in Cook County. It works to ensure that children and adults with special needs are identified, evaluated and linked with services appropriate to their needs. The Pedersen Family Foundation provides funding for health, higher education, programs for people with disabilities and the elderly and programs that address unmet human and social needs. For more information about services or volunteering, call Terry Kammes at (630) 879-2277, ext. 114, or visit www.dayonenetwork.org.
Catholic school sign-up
St. Peter Catholic School in Geneva is accepting applications for new students for the 2008-2009 school year. Registration forms are available in the school office, 1881 Kaneville Road. Bring a copy of the student's birth and baptismal certificates. Call (630) 232-0476 for more information.
District 94 seeks nominees
West Chicago High School District 94 is seeking nominees for a new Hall of Honor established to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the school, community or society. Nomination letters for the Hall of Honor should be sent to Moses Cheng, Community High School District 94, 326 Joliet St., West Chicago, IL 60185. The deadline for nominations is May 14.