Tri-Cities briefs

Dog attack

A St. Charles Township woman told police a golden retriever attacked her and her poodle Tuesday as they walked on Blackhawk Drive near Scott Avenue. Kane County sheriff's deputies responded at 5:15 p.m. to find the woman was bitten in the arm, hand and thigh; her poodle was being treated at a nearby veterinary clinic. According to a police report, the owner of the golden retriever said he was walking the dog when its leash became tangled around its leg, and the dog took off when he unhooked the leash to fix it. The woman was bitten trying to wrestle her poodle away from the retriever, police said.

Pumpkin roll

The BatFest Pumpkin Roll down the Houston Street hill is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in Batavia during BatFest. Houston Street will be closed from Route 31 east to the McDonald's entrance. Rollers can provide their own pumpkin or purchase one from the Boy Scouts at the registration area by the Batavia Depot Museum, Houston and Water streets. Cost is $1 per pumpkin per roll. The winner receives half of the entry fees and the remaining funds support BatFest. All pumpkins must be registered and inspected before their roll.

Help middle-schoolers

"Helping Your Child Succeed in Middle School" is at 8:45 a.m. Oct. 29 at the Stephen D. Persinger Recreation Center, 3507 Kaneville Road, Geneva. A Geneva Middle School South counselor will present organizational tips and study strategies. It is free; reservations are required. RSVP by today to mspi@genevacoalitionforyouth.org.

Aurora cops plan 5K race

The Aurora Police Department, in association with Special Olympics Illinois, Blackberry Farm and Fox Valley Park District, will stage its second annual Run for Athletes at 9 a.m. Nov. 7 at Blackberry Farm, 100 S. Barnes Road. The 5K run and walk is part of the department's yearlong fundraising effort for Special Olympics. Entry fee is $25. Call (630) 973-6761 or visit signmeup.com.