Tri-Cities club briefs
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Noon Kiwanis: The St. Charles Noon Kiwanis Club is now accepting applications for funding from organizations serving children. The general criteria for funding consideration are that they will only fund specific programs and not general administrative expense, the program must benefit youth in the Fox River Valley, St. Charles, Geneva and Batavia and the organization must operate without discrimination of any kind. All requests for consideration must be received by the St. Charles Noon Kiwanis Club on or before Friday, Aug. 14, in order to be considered for funding during the 2010 fiscal year. For an application form, e-mail Denis Haggerty at dhagg6483@sbcglobal.net.
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 repellent. 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 illinois.sierraclub.org/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.
Kane County Audubon Society: The Kane County Audubon Society will host a bird walk at 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at Grunwald Farms Forest Preserve. This is one of the new forest preserves and should hold some surprises with its large lake. To get to Grunwald Farms, go west on Main Street, Batavia, about one mile west of St. Route 47 and turn left on North Lorang Road. The entrance will be on your left. Go to the parking back lot overlooking the lake. For details, call Tim Balassie at (630) 513-7345.
On the first Saturday of each month, Kane County Audubon invites the public to join them as they view the birds of Nelson Lake. Meet at 8 a.m. Sept. 5 in the parking lot by the silo, which is on the west side of Nelson Lake Road about three-quarter mile south of Main Street and two miles west of Randall Road in Batavia. For details, call Terry Murray at (630) 896-3219.
The monthly meeting will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, at Peck Farm, Peck and Kaneville roads, about half-mile west of Randall Road in Geneva. This is the annual potluck dinner meeting where members and friends show their slides and photos. For details and what dish to bring, call Bob Andrini at (630) 584-8386. Visit www.kanecountyaudubon.org.
Campton Hills Rotary Club: Campton Hills Rotary Club meets at noon every Tuesday at Old Towne Pub, 40W290 LaFox Road in Campton Hills. For details, e-mail 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 7-8:15 a.m. Fridays at the Panera Bread, 154 W. Wilson St. in Batavia. For details, e-mail pjmcgold@yahoo.com.
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. 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 1-3 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.
Batavia Mothers' Club Foundation: Mothers who are looking for a way to become involved in the community and meet other moms are invited to a new member open house for the Batavia Mothers' Club Foundation. The open house will be held from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, at a member's home. To RSVP and for details, e-mail bmcnewmember@yahoo.com or call (630) 748-1501. This philanthropic organization is dedicated to helping children and families in Batavia and surrounding areas to succeed. The club began in 1934 when a group of young mothers decided to form a book study group. Over time, the group developed a community and philanthropic focus, which led to 501c3 status. Throughout the year, members participate in activities including BatFest, Art in Your Eye, coat and food drives, and the Access Toy Drive, as well as the club's two largest fundraisers - the Autumn Arts Crafts Show in October, and the Fox Trot in April. In addition to philanthropic and community events, the club also plans many recreational activities, with and without the kids. Meetings are held at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month, September through May at the Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave. For details, visit www.bataviamothersclub.org.
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 6:45 p.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. For details, visit www.foxvalleydivorcesupport.org or call (630) 208-1724.