Tri-Cities briefs

Fall fun in Geneva

LivingWell Cancer Resource Center, a provider of nonmedical support at no cost for people living with cancer, will host a free "Fall Festival" from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday. To register, call (630) 262-1111. There will be pumpkin decorating, craft projects, refreshments, and a performance by the jazz band Shaken Not Stirred. The center is at 1803 W. State St., Geneva.

Children's nominations

Children 4 to 7 can enter Aurora's annual "Miss Merry Christmas and Jack Frost" contest. Parents can mail or hand-deliver their child's photo with the following information: name, age, birthday, parent/guardian's name, address and phone number to the Mayor's Office of Special Events, 5 E. Downer Place, Suite A, Aurora, IL 60507. The deadline is Wednesday. Call (630) 844-4731 or visit aurora-il.org.

Water tests in Geneva

The Geneva Fire and Water departments will conduct water flow tests west of the Fox River from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. today through Thursday. The tests are done to gather information on water supplies for firefighting and also to determine whether upgrades to the water supply system are needed. Residents might experience rust in the water during or immediately after the testing. The water is safe; however, refrain from doing laundry until the water is clear. If rusty water discolors clothes while being laundered, keep the clothing wet and contact the Public Works Department at (630) 232-1501 to request a rust-removing solution packet. For additional information, contact Deputy Fire Chief Jerry Koster or Chief Steve Olson at (630) 232-2530.

Help a track team

Thursday and Friday are Geneva High School Track and Field Nights at Chili's Restaurant on Randall Road in Batavia. Diners presenting special vouchers will have 10 percent of their ticket donated to the sports programs. To receive a voucher, e-mail Gale Gross at ggross@geneva304.org, or pick one up at the high school's main office or the athletic department office, 416 McKinley Ave.

Wendt coming to Naperville

Actor George Wendt, who gained fame playing Norm on "Cheers," will discuss his book, "Drinking with George," at 7 p.m. Oct. 27 at North Central College's Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. His book serves up a cultural history of beer with a comic twist. Sponsored by Anderson's Bookshop, tickets are $30 and include admission to his speech, a copy of the book and a spot in the autograph line. Call (630) 355-2665.