Tri-Cities briefs

Calling all bands

Marklund is seeking six bands to participate in its third annual "Battle of the Bands" Music Fest from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29 at Marklund's Mill Creek Campus, 1 South 450 Wyatt Drive, Geneva. Marklund is a nonprofit network of services providing a full-life experience for infants, children and adults with developmental disabilities. The registration deadline for bands is Monday, July 6. Music Fest is a free outdoor festival celebrating local talent and offering family entertainment. The event is held for Marklund's residents, employees, families and friends, as well for the public. Bands of any type of music are invited to participate. There are two divisions: 18 and under and 18 and older. Registration fee is $20, and each band is required to submit a bio, demo and high resolution photo(s). There are three bands in each category, and all bands have 15 minutes to set up and 30 minutes to play. For band registration information, call Stevie Armbruster at (630) 593-5473. To participate in event sponsorship, call Vicki Krystof at (630) 593-5482. To volunteer to work at Music Fest, call Cathy Nikrandt at (630) 593-5468.

Bible school for kids

Batavia United Methodist Church invites children ages four through entering sixth grade to a vacation Bible school, "Camp EDGE: Experience + Discover God Everywhere" from 9 a.m. to noon Monday, July 27 to Friday, July 31 at the church, 8 N. Batavia Ave. The cost is $20. Each day will have an original theme. To sign up, call Deb Menger at (630) 879-7060 or visit bataviaumc.com.

Elburn plans craft fair

Crafters, farmers, flea marketeers, charity raffles and home-based business vendors are sought for next month's craft show, flea market and sidewalk sale at Lions Park in downtown Elburn. For an application, call Cece at (630) 365-8987. The flea market and sidewalk sale are Aug. 21 and 22, and the craft sale is Aug. 22 and 23. The sales are sponsored by the Elburn Chamber of Commerce.

Marines plan golf outing

The Fox Valley Marine Corps League is seeking sponsorships and registration for its annual golf outing on Wednesday, Aug. 5 at Tamarack Golf Course, 24032 Royal Worlington Drive, Naperville. Sponsorships are available from $100 for a hole sponsor to $1,000 for a presenting sponsor. Reservations for golf and dinner cost $95; dinner only is $50. For details, call James Butler at (847) 571-4007 or Bill Barta at (630) 654-2154.