Tri-Cities club briefs
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Wayne Art League: Artists from the Wayne Art League will exhibit their work from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8 at the Geneva History Center, 113 S. Third St. The exhibit will feature works by artists from Geneva, St. Charles, Elburn, Batavia, Aurora, Elgin and Wayne. Media will include watercolors, oils, pen and ink, acrylic, oil pastel, and colored pencil paintings.
Sierra Club: The Valley of the Fox Sierra Club will hold its annual Fox River Cleanup and Restoration from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 15, in downtown Aurora. They will meet at the Aurora Township Office parking lot, 80 N. Broadway (Route 25) in Aurora. Have fun with other volunteers as you clean the riverbanks in downtown Aurora as well as restoration in other locations. They will provide all supplies, gloves and bags as well as snacks and water; however, you should bring a refillable water container, because no throwaway water bottles will be allowed on site. Trash will be separated and recycled as much as possible. All participants will sign the standard waiver; those under 18 must have a parental signature. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Waivers can be requested ahead of time by contacting fran.caffee@sierraclub.org. Wear sturdy shoes, sunscreen and insect repellant. Support for the event is also provided by the Fox Valley Park District and the city of Aurora. For information, call (630) 466-1808, or log onto sierraclub.org/chapters/il/vof.
Women's Dermatologic Society: A team of local board-certified dermatologists representing the Women's Dermatologic Society will provide free skin cancer screenings and sun safety education to golf fans enjoying the Solheim Cup from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21 and Saturday, Aug. 22, and 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, Aug. 23. Volunteers will offer the sun safety and skin cancer prevention outreach in the WDS tent on the ground of Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove. Free sunscreen, sun safety education and free skin checks are provided as a community service, supported by a grant from L'Oreal USA. For information, visit www.playsafeinthesun.org or contact (877) WDS-ROSE.
Timely Talkers Toastmasters: The group will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Aug. 19 and 26 at Valley Community Bank Clock Tower Plaza, 75 S. Randall Road, North Aurora. This is a community club and all guests are welcome. Toastmasters International is a worldwide, nonprofit educational organization. Timely Talkers Toastmasters began its new fiscal year. New officers for 2009-2010 are Ray Termini, president; Dan Kyburz, vice president of education; Lynne Noren, vice president of membership; Jamie Weaver, vice president of public relations; Stephanie Mayo, treasurer; Barbara Brungart, secretary and Dan Taddei, sergeant at arms. These officers are dedicated to supporting and leading our members in having a "prosperous" year. The club meets at 7 p.m. the first, third and fourth Wednesdays of the month at Valley Community Bank Clock Tower Plaza, 75 S. Randall Road in North Aurora. For information, call Terry Rueffer (630) 761-1790 or e-mail info@timelytalkers.org.
HCE: The Kane County Association for Home and Community Education launches its 92nd year with an open house from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26 at the University of Illinois Extension-Kane County, 535 S. Randall Road in St. Charles. The two guest speakers are U of I's Extension Education JoAnn Todd teaching a lesson on China and Jeanette Palmer, president of Right at Home, discussing how to remain independent in your own home. This marks the first time they have had a lesson at open house. The open house includes a special meeting called by the board to vote on adoption of updated constitution and bylaws which incorporate the new organization name and previous amendments which provide better alignment with Illinois Association for Home and Community Education.
Campton Hills Rotary Club: A group of residents are forming a Campton Hills Rotary Club. They meet to discuss the creation of this organizationat noon every Tuesday at Old Towne Pub, 40W290 LaFox Road in Campton HIlls. Rotary is an international organization of business and professional persons united to provide humanitarian services, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and peace in the world. To learn more about Rotary, log onto www.rotary.org. Bill Paskey, a former Rotarian and Campton Hills' resident, is spearheading this organizational effort. A Rotary Club member will be available to speak about Rotary Club and answer your questions. If you have any questions about organizing the Campton Hills Rotary Club, email Bill Paskey at bpaskey@ttssystems.com.
Toastmaster Club: The Talk of the Town Batavia Toastmasters Club invites you to hone your public speaking, communications, and leadership skills in a friendly and supportive environment. The group meets from 7 to 8:15 a.m. Fridays at the Panera Bread, 154 W. Wilson St. in Batavia. For details, e-mail pjmcgold@yahoo.com.
Batavia Mothers' Club Foundation: The Batavia Mothers' Club Foundation is holding a 50/50 raffle, in conjunction with its 24th annual Autumn Arts and Craft Show. The drawing will be held Oct. 17 at the BMCF Craft Show held at Rotolo Middle School. You do not have to be present to win. Only 100 tickets are being sold. Tickets are $20 each. Every 10th ticket pulled wins a mystery prize. The last ticket drawn wins half the money raised in the 50/50 raffle. The Autumn Arts and Crafts Show is the Batavia Mothers' Club Foundation's largest fundraiser. Proceeds go to organizations dedicated to improving the quality of life for children in the Fox Valley area. The club expects to sell out before the show, so don't delay if you are interested. Contact Tammi Grosbeck by phone at (630) 222-0407 or e-mail to ttracyg@yahoo.com; put BMCF Raffle in subject line.
Fox Valley Divorce Support Group: The Fox Valley Divorce Support Group meets at 7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at the Infusion Tea Shoppe, 205 W. State in Geneva. New members should come at 6:45p.m. The meeting is free and open to all. The Fox Valley Divorce Support Group provides help and information to those in all stages of the divorce process and is open to people of all faiths. Besides providing information through guest speakers, the group offers fellowship and emotional support. David and Judy Janis are the group's facilitators. Their own experiences of unsought divorces have enabled them to offer help and counsel to others who are going through the pain and challenges of divorce. For details, visit www.foxvalleydivorcesupport.org or call (630) 208-1724.