The briefs

4-H pet show slated for Tuesday

The 4-H small pets and cat shows will be held Tuesday, July 7, at the Kane County Fairgrounds, off Randall Road in St. Charles.

Small pet judging will begin at 5 p.m. and cat judging will begin at 6 p.m.

During the project judging, 4-H members bring their completed small pets and cat projects to the fairgrounds for judging.

As part of conference judging, the judge will talk with the 4-H'er about their project. The judge may ask questions about the small pet or cat, the 4-H'ers skills in caring for the animal, things the 4-H'er would do differently next year in the project, or any other type of question they feel is relevant to the project exhibited.

4-H'ers work on their projects throughout the year. A lot of time and effort goes into the project work. If you are interested in small pets or cats, attend the shows July 7.

To learn more about 4-H or the small pets or cat show, contact University of Illinois Extension in Kane County at 535 S. Randall Road in St. Charles, visit extension.uiuc.edu/kane or call (630) 584-6166.

Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Register now for Wasco fast-pitch

Wasco Girls Fastpitch Softball is now offering Fall Ball. Registration has begun. Practices start in August; games begin in September and end mid-October. There will be approximately 10 games played including a few doubleheaders. Games will be on Saturdays only allowing for other activities and family time. Register your player for the grade they will be going into this fall. Registration is $75. Register through Saturday, Aug. 1; late fee applies after Aug. 1. Register online at wascofastpitch.com.

Dementia support group offered

Oak Crest Residence, in affiliation with the Greater Illinois Alzheimer's Association, offers a support group for family members of persons with memory loss from Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

The support group meets on the third Tuesday of every month at Oak Crest Hope Cottage Memory Center, 204 S. State St., Elgin. The next meeting is at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 21. Individuals with memory loss are invited to socialize with members while their family is attending the support group.

For details or to reserve your space for this free educational program, call Marlene at (847) 429-9709.