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Lunch and learn about Athens
The Fox Valley Associates of the Art Institute of Chicago will hold its annual meeting Wednesday, March 11, followed by a lecture and lunch at the Royal Fox Country Club, 4405 Royal and Ancient Drive, St. Charles. Dimitri Liakos will discuss the golden age of Athens. Liakos is a master teacher at Northern Illinois University and former chair of the art history department. The annual meeting will begin at 10:15 a.m., the lecture at 10:30 a.m., and lunch is at noon. For reservations, call Rose at (630) 208-9309.
Waubonsee parents night
Waubonsee Community College is hosting a parent's night From 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 12, in the Event Room of the Academic and Professional Center on the college's Sugar Grove Campus, Route 47 at Waubonsee Drive. Parents of current high school students are invited to attend this free event that will feature speakers, campus tours, refreshments and a raffle for a $100 gift card. For reservations, visit waubonsee.edu/parents or call (630) 466-7900, ext. 5756.
Seasonal fare at ECC
Lunch service has resumed at Spartan Terrace, the upscale restaurant operated by students of the Culinary Arts and Hospitality Institute of Elgin at Elgin Community College. The restaurant is now open from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays through April 30 inside the Culinary Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Drive. Entrée prices range from $7 to $10. Reservations for lunch and dinner are recommended and available by calling (847) 214-7382.
Summer job fair
The village of South Elgin and other local businesses will host a job fair from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 14, at the Village Municipal Annex, 1 W. State St., for seasonal summer work in the parks and recreation department. Village staff will be available to answer questions. Call (847) 622-0003 or (847) 742-5780.
Gas bill relief
Funding may be secured to help Fox Valley residents pay for their heating bills. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program is accepting applications for those who have not yet applied for benefits since September 2008. This program applies to homes heated with natural gas, electricity or fuel that's delivered. Eligibility is based on the household's combined income. Applications are taken by appointment only. Call (815) 758-3835 or (847) 697-4400.