Tri-Cities briefs
Free health screening:
Free screenings for blood pressure, weight and body mass index are available from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursdays and Fridays at the Salvation Army, 1710 S. Seventh St., St. Charles. It is sponsored by the Northern Illinois University nursing program. For details, call Cathy Winters at (630) 377-2769, ext. 210.
Sensory processing workshop
Carol Kranowitz will be the featured speaker at the Dynamic Child II workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Feb. 7 at Kaneland High School, Meredith and Keslinger roads in Maple Park. Kranowitz will discuss how sensory processing disorder affects children's learning and behavior. She is the author of "The Out-of-Sync Child" and "The Out-of-Sync Child Has Fun." A panel will discuss managing stress for families of and professionals working with children who are on the autism spectrum. To register, call (630) 444-0077 or visit ctspediatrics.com.
ECC emergency preparedness
This month, emergency preparedness laws for colleges and universities in the state take effect. Along with reconfiguring its police force last year, an all-hazards response team will be hired in early 2009, Elgin Community College officials say. The college has also formalized mutual aid agreements with the Elgin Police, Kane County Emergency Mangagement System and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency; and added a new campus notification system.
AID telethon at Waubonsee
The Association for Individual Development will host its 10th annual telethon Feb. 28 at Waubonsee Community College, Route 47 and Waubonsee Drive in Sugar Grove. The goal is to raise $125,000 to fund programs for children and adults with disabilities and mental illness. The telethon will air on local Comcast Channels 99 and 17 and Mediacom Channel 15. The public can attend the live broadcast. To volunteer or pledge, call Wendy at (847) 931-2294.
St. Charles police academy
The St. Charles Police Department's Citizen Police Academy will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday beginning March 3. Graduation will be in April. Applications are available are at the police department, by calling (630) 377-4435 or online at stcharlesil.gov/departments/police/ and are subject to approval.
The program is open to residents and high school juniors and seniors. For details, contact Officer Tim Beam at (630) 443-3730 or by e-mail at TBeam@stcharlesil.gov.