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Torres to hold open sessions

U-46 Superintendent Jose Torres will hold his final noontime "brown bag lunch" with community members from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 16 at district headquarters, 355 E. Chicago St., Elgin. The evening session will take place at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 7 at the Elgin High School library, preceding the monthly Citizens' Advisory Council meeting.

Violence counseling offered

The Community Crisis Center in Elgin provides domestic violence counseling services for northwestern Kane County. A licensed counselor and is available to adult and adolescent females, and services are free. For information or an appointment, call (847) 697-2380.

Artists sought for Turning Point fundraiser

Turning Point, a McHenry County-based advocate for victims of domestic abuse, is seeking artists to participate in its annual "Gallery in the Garden" art show. The event, scheduled for July 25 and 26 at a private garden in Woodstock, raised money for the agency through artists donating a portion of any sales generated through the show. Last year 45 artists participated. For more information, visit www.galleryinthegarden.org or call Gale Harris at (815) 338-8081.