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Boundary hearing

Kaneland School District 302 holds a public hearing on boundary changes at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30 at John Stewart Elementary School, 817 Prairie Valley St., Elburn. The purpose is to provide informtion and gather input from parents and residents.

Geneva tests hydrants

The Geneva fire and water departments will test water flow from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 29 to Oct. 1. Randall Road west to Peck Road, and the Eagle Brook subdivision, will be tested Sept. 29; the west side of town, from the Fox River to Randall, Sept. 30; and the east side Oct. 1. Residents might experience rust in the water during or immediately after the testing. The water is safe; however, you should refrain from doing laundry until the water is clear. In the event that rusty water discolors clothes while being laundered, keep the clothing wet and contact the Geneva Public Works Department at (630) 232-1501 to request a packet of rust-removing solution. For more information, call Deputy Chief Jerry Koster or Chief Steve Olson at (630) 232-2530.

Video Shootout planned

Downtown Geneva will be the backdrop for an amateur film competition Oct. 11. The Digitial Video Shootout will give teams 12 hours to write a script, shoot footage, edit and produce a 2 to 5-minute film. Certain shots are required, including a Geneva merchant. Winners will be announced at the Geneva Film Festival Nov. 8. The entry fee is $50.

The final product must be two minutes minimum to five minutes maximum in total length. For details on entering, visit genevafilmfestival.org. Merchants interested in participating can contact Cheryl Klein at cklein@genevafilmfestival.org, or Vic Portincaso at vportincaso@genevafilmfestival.org.

Mighty Viking rescheduled

The silent auction portion of the Mighty Viking Boat race fundraiser, which was canceled Sept. 13 due to heavy rain, will take place at 7 p.m. Oct. 2 at Old Towne Pub on State Street in Geneva. It raises money for the Geneva Academic Foundation, which provides extras to Geneva public schools. Visit gafgeneva.org.