Briefs: Dundee Republicans meet

The Dundee Township Republican Central Committee will hold its 15th annual family picnic from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday at Max Freeman Memorial Park, at the corner of Third and North streets in East Dundee. Candidates for local, state and other races will be on hand to meet attendees. Lunch will be served from noon to 2 p.m. Meal tickets are available prior to the event or at the gate and an $8 donation per person is requested. For details, call Chairman Margaret Scalfaro at (847) 428-1875.

Get free legal advice

In celebration of its 150th anniversary, the Kane County Bar Association has scheduled monthly Ask a Lawyer Days throughout 2008. Under the program, free legal advice is available to the public by calling (630) 762-1900 from 9 a.m. to noon on the second Saturday of each month. For more information, go to www.kanecountybar.org.

Porgy and Bess

Learn the stories behind one of the George Gershwin's finest operas, "Porgy and Bess," as Rochelle Klapmam, a lecturer Chicago Lyric Opera Education Corps examines the masterpiece starting at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept 6., at the Dundee Township Library, 555 Barrington Ave, East Dundee. The program is free and reservations can be made by calling (847) 428-3661 x315.

Campton cruise nights

Weekly "cruise nights" featuring hot rods and vintage vehicles are planned through September in Campton Hills. The events take place from 6 to 9 p.m. every Friday at Campton Crossings shopping center along Route 64. Cruise nights also include '50s and '60s music and trophies. For more information, call (630) 584-5700.