Tri-Cities briefs

Kindergarten readinessBatavia public schools will have kindergarten screening today and Thursday. Students who expect to enter kindergarten in the fall will participate in group activities, while being observed by teachers, to see their fine motor, cognitive, speech and language skills. To find out what school to attend, call the district office at (630) 937-8800.Generations and businessConsultants Rich Kizer and Georganne Bender will present "Generation Speak! Managing the Collision of the Generations: A Complete Guide to Understanding the Generations That Shop#173; - and Work - In Your Business" at 8 and 10 a.m. Thursday at the Eastside Community Center, Van Buren and Wilson streets, Batavia. The workshops are sponsored by the Batavia Chamber of Commerce. Cost is $25 for members and nonmembers. Register online through today at bataviachamber.org, or call (630) 879-7134.Men in aprons"50 Men Who Cook," a benefit for Suicide Prevention Services, is at 6 p.m. Saturday at Lincoln Inn Banquets, 1345 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia. There will be live jazz, a 50/50 raffle, a cash bar and door prizes. Chefs include Batavia Township Supervisor Jim Anderson and Naperville Mayor George Pradel. Tickets are $50 in advance, $60 at the door. Visit spsfv.org or contact Rosa at (630) 482-9699.Make prom dreams come trueThe Junior League of Kane and DuPage Counties Inc. is seeking new and gently used prom-style dresses, jewelry, purses, hair accessories and other formalwear for its sixth annual Cinderella's Closet. The one-day boutique on April 10 in the Fred Rodgers Community Center in Aurora allows financially challenged high school junior and senior girls to shop for everything they need for prom free of charge. Donations are tax-deductible and can be dropped off at several locations. For details, visit jlkd.org.