Tri-Cities briefs

'Ask a Lawyer' free:

Free legal advice is available by phone today. "Ask a Lawyer Days" is a free program sponsored by the Kane County Bar Association. People can call (630) 762-1900 from 9 a.m. to noon for a consultation with a volunteer attorney. For more information, visit kanecountybar.org.

Adopt a dog:

Stop at Blackberry Station & Country Store in Elburn from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today to visit with available puppies and dogs for adoption. There will be a free gift for the first 25 children. Markay Dog Training will also be on site from noon to 2 p.m. to answer any questions about your four-legged family addition. Please contact 4 Paws 4 U 4 Ever at (630) 293-8772 or puppiesthatneedlove.com with any questions. Blackberry Station is at 202 W. North St. Call (630) 365-1424.

Christmas on the prairie:

The 1843 Durant House Museum's Candle-Light Open House is from 2 to 6 p.m. today and Sunday. Costumed docents will welcome visitors into the prairie homestead adorned in period décor, and serve hot cider and ginger cakes. There will be music and stories. Admission is $3. Durant House is in the LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, on Dean Street west of Randall Road in St. Charles. Call (630) 277-6424 or visit ppfv.org.

Give food at 'Messiah':

A collection of food for the Northern Illinois Food Bank will take place during the performance of the Christmas portion of Handel's oratorio, "The Messiah," at the 9 and 10:30 a.m. services Sunday at Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, Third and Main streets, St. Charles. No glass jars, please. Money will also be accepted. See bakermemorialchurch.org.

Santa at restaurant:

Have breakfast with Santa Claus at Le Berry Bistro at the Berry House shops from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at 227 S. Third St. Cost is $12 for adults and $6 for children. Call (630) 232-2330 for reservations.