Fox Valley briefs

U-46 set registration dates:

With less than a month left until school begins, all 53 of Elgin Area School District U-46's elementary, middle and high schools have posted their registration dates and times. Parents of elementary students can register at their respective schools from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 19. Dates and times at district middle and high schools vary by location. Visit www.u-46.org.

ECC small-business seminar:

Elgin Community College, the Small Business Administration and the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity will host a "Starting Your Business in Illinois" workshop at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. During the workshop, participants can learn about the importance of creating feasibility studies and business plans, about financing options and where to get additional assistance. The workshop will be held in room 103 of the Fox Valley University and Business Center on ECC's main campus, 1700 Spartan Drive., Elgin. Cost is $25 per person. Call (847) 214-7488.

Special night in South Elgin:

South Elgin will host "A Special Night for Special Kids" from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. In it, special needs children and their families get access to carnival rides, entertainment and food for free before Riverfest, the village's annual fair, begins the next day. The night is sponsored by local businesses. About 30 people attended during the inaugural event last year. Organizers expect more people this year. Registration is required. Call (847) 774-1151.