DuPage County briefs

Close shave for Aurora cops: Aurora police officers are spearheading an event in which they hope to raise $28,000 for the nonprofit St. Baldrick's Foundation, a group dedicated to childhood cancer research. The effort will culminate March 14 when several officers will shave their heads in exchange for donations. The fourth annual event will take place from 1 to 6 p.m. at Mike and Denise's, 1760 N. Farnsworth Ave., Aurora. For details on how to help, visit www.stbaldricks.org.Lombard releases new guide: Lombard's community relations committee has released a "Social Services Info Guide" that includes a comprehensive list of social services available to village residents. The guide, which was two years in the making, lists agencies and organizations by category. Copies may be obtained by contacting communications coordinator Joelyn Kott at (630) 620-5718 or by e-mail at kottj@villageoflombard.org.Garden scholarships available:The Naperville Garden Club is accepting applications for scholarships for the 2010-11 academic year. Preference is given to students in Naperville Unit District 203 or Indian Prairie Unit District 204. The applicant should be studying agriculture, botany, crop science, environmental issues, floral design, horticulture or other majors reflecting the club's interests. Applications are available on the group's Web site at www.napervillegardenclub.org to by calling (630) 851-6038.White Sox open academy:The Chicago Bulls/White Sox Training Academy will celebrate the grand opening of its Glen Ellyn facility from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 23 at the Ackerman Sports and Fitness Center, 800 St. Charles Road. Visitors can get their photos taken with the World Series trophy and former major leaguers. For details, contact pkelly@bullssoxacademy.com.