Briefs: Concerts in the park

Free concerts are planned in St. Charles through Aug. 14 for the park district's annual Concerts in the Park series. The concerts start at 7 p.m. at Lincoln Park, along West Main Street between Fourth and Fifth streets. Scheduled to perform are: The Class of '68 Thursday; April's Reign, July 31; the U.S. Air Force Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble, Aug. 7; and Howard and the White Boys, Aug. 14. Call (630) 513-6200.

Cigar-tasting planned

A cigar-tasting event is planned for 7 to 10 p.m. Friday at Bull & Bear Tobacco Shop, 1 W. Illinois St., St. Charles. The gathering is to feature cigar maker Alec Bradley and will include samples of gourmet rum, beer, wine, coffee and hors d'oeuvres. Admission is $20. For reservations, call (630) 513-9345.

Get a massage

The massage therapy program at Elgin Community College offers a student-run massage clinic Saturday in the massage therapy clinic, Room 214 of the Advanced Technology Center on the main campus, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. The fee is $35 for an hourlong session. Call (847) 214-7323 or go online to www.elgin.edu/massage.

Donate to Rover Rescue

Rover Rescue in Aurora is soliciting donations for its annual garage sale fundraiser to provide care for dogs rescued from high-kill shelters. Needed items include kitchenware, baby furniture, tools, small appliances, toys and books. Large appliances and pieces of furniture will not be accepted. The garage sale is 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 1 at 326 Sharon Lane in North Aurora. To make a donation, call (630) 897-7454 or go to www.roverrescue.org.

Art fest needs helpers

Volunteers are needed for the Aug. 9 and 10 Art In Your Eye Festival at the Batavia Riverwalk. Positions include help with setup, tear-down, the information tent, hospitality for the visiting artists, parking and traffic management, and children's art activity assistance. Call Ashley Hicks at (630) 405-8128 for more information. The volunteer form is at www.artinyoureye.com.