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District 300 ends road show

Starting in the 2009-10 school year, the Community Unit District 300 school board will no longer hold board meetings at schools throughout the district. Several years ago, the school board started the practice to encourage more attendance and participation at board meetings. Board President Joe Stevens proposed ending the practice to save money. "We're no longer traveling to the schools," Stevens said Monday. "It became an expense." Unless otherwise noted, all school board meetings next year will be held in the board room in the district administration center, 300 Cleveland Ave., in Carpentersville.

Grief retreat

Fox Valley Volunteer Hospice, a nonprofit organization offering support for those with life-threatening illnesses and the bereaved, is offering the free "Grief Takes a Hike" retreat June 5-7 at Covenant Harbor in Lake Geneva, Wis. Spanish interpreters are available. Reservations must be made by Thursday, May 14. For more information or to make reservations, contact Dawn Zapitelli at (630) 232-2233, ext. 225.

Sponsors sought

The Kane County Child Advocacy Center seeks sponsors for a walk to raise money for groups that investigate cases of sexual and physical abuse against children. The 10-mile Champions for Children Walk is planned for Sunday, May 17 in Chicago. Gov. Pat Quinn is the scheduled grand marshal. To sponsor a local walker or make a donation pledge, call (630) 208-5160.

Free domestic violence counseling

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.