Briefs: Library murals celebrated

Meet Chicago artist Thomas K. Melvin at a reception at 6 tonight at the Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave. Melvin painted the library's two new pediment murals. Light refreshments will be served and a full-color brochure and commemorative mural magnet will be available to the public. Library officials will acknowledge local groups that partially funded the murals and will offer a brief explanation of the mural images, which are meant to depict Batavia's past, present and future.

Suicide group to meet

Attempters' of Suicide support group meets from 7 to 8:30 tonight at Stone Manor, 528 S. Batavia Ave. (Route 31), Batavia. It is sponsored by Suicide Prevention Services. Call (630) 482-9696, or visit spsfv.org.

Diversity business fair

The Quad County African-American Chamber of Commerce will sponsor its Diversity Business Fair from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. today at Hollywood Casino, 49 W. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Featuring an exhibit and trade show area, the goal is to provide minority- and women-owned businesses with an opportunity to showcase their products and services to purchasing agents from area casinos, businesses, business resource organizations and other minority business owners in the Chicago metro area. Call (630) 859-9776.

Campton toy drive

Campton Hills police are accepting Toys for Tots donations. New toys should be dropped off in a collection box at the police station, 40W115 Campton Crossings Drive, Unit B, no later than Dec. 15. Of particular need this year are toys for boys ages 12 and older. Call (630) 584-0330.

Calling all crafters

Marklund's 2008 Holiday Craft Fair will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Marklund Hyde Center, 1S450 Wyatt Drive, Geneva. A 6-by-8-foot space is $40 plus an item valued at $10 or more for a raffle during the sale. Electricity is $5 more. Call Emily Myers at (630) 593-5431.