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Suicide group to meet
Attempters' of Suicide support group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Stone Manor, 528 S. Batavia Ave. (Route 31) in Batavia. It is sponsored by Suicide Prevention Services. Call (630) 482-9696, or visit spsfv.org for details.
Free health screening
A free screening for blood pressure, weight and body mass index is 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. Saturday 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 and professionals working with children who are on the autism spectrum. To register, call (630) 444-0077 or visit ctspediatrics.com.
Girls lacrosse registration
The St. Charles Girls Co-Op High School lacrosse team will hold general registration for all players from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12 in the lower level meeting room at the St. Charles Public Library, 1 S. Sixth Ave. The club fields junior varsity and varsity teams and is comprised of players from St. Charles East and North high schools. Players of all experience levels are welcome. The lacrosse program started in 2001. For information, visit stcwlax.org, e-mail questions to info@stcwlax.org or call Parent Board President John Brady at (630) 339-7202.
Charity grants available
The United Way of Central Kane County has money available for local 501(c)(3) charitable agencies. For an application, call (630) 377-1930 or e-mail stcuw@yahoo.com. Applications are due Feb. 20. Organizations that serve residents of St. Charles, Elburn, Geneva, LaFox, Kaneville, Campton Hills and Wasco are eligible.