Tri-Cities briefs
Community Chest fete:
Geneva Community Chest will host a Wine Gala from 7:30 to 9:30 tonight at The Fresh Market, 718 Commons Drive in Geneva. Participants will enjoy prime rib, shrimp cocktail, cheeses and other hors d'oeuvres. Tickets are $25 per person. Call Sherri Weitl at (630) 232-8171 to arrange purchase. The Community Chest raises money for local human service agencies.
Recreation forum:
The Batavia Park District invites the public to discuss ideas about recreation in Batavia at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Civic Center, 327 W. Wilson St. Call (630) 879-5235 or visit bataviaparks.org.
Park offers summer savings:
The Fox Valley Park District is offering discount rates on season passes to Phillips Park Family Aquatic Center, Splash Country Water Park and Blackberry Farm through Thursday. Aquatic passes are $50 for children 13 and older, $45 for children between the ages of 2 and 12, and $30 for twilight passes. A complimentary friend pass is included with each purchase and pass holders are entitled to receive 10 percent off birthday party celebrations at either water park. For details, contact foxvalleyparkdistrict.org.
Law school scholarships:
The Kane County Bar Association seeks applicants for its annual scholarship program for area law students. In years past, the association has awarded at least two $1,000 scholarships to students who either reside in Kane County or whose parents live in Kane County. Applications are due Friday and available at kanecountybar.org. Call (630) 762-1915.
District plans garage sale:
The Fox Valley Park District will hold a Communitywide Garage Sale from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Prisco Community Center parking lot, 150 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora. Interested sellers must register with the district. The fee is $30 for district residents and $45 for others. All proceeds from rental space will go toward youth community outreach programs. Call Debbie Smith at (630) 966-4555.
Growth workshop:
"Priority Places Workshop: Smart Growth is Healthy Living," a presentation of the Kane County Board, is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 8 at Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove.