Tri-Cities briefs
'Pasta for Posies:'The Geneva Beautification Committee's "Pasta for Posies" fundraiser is from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Riverview Banquets, 1117 N. Washington Ave. (Route 25) in Batavia. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 10 and younger. Takeout is available. A 50/50 raffle will be held and winners do not need to be present. Gardening expert Mary Stavenhagen will present "Fact or Fiction" about garden myths. Tickets can be bought at Farmers Insurance, the Geneva Chamber of Commerce, the Geneva History Center, Graham's 318, Scentimental Gardens, The Olive Mill and Viking Office Supply, all in Geneva. Call Jeni Russo at (630) 715-6178 or visit PlantGeneva.org.First Choice homebuyer event:First Choice Bank in Geneva will host a free homebuyer seminar from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday. The "Put the Homebuyer Tax Credit to Work for You" seminar will provide information for first-time and repeat buyers. Guest speakers include: Joe Cantu, First Choice Bank; attorney Gabrielle Gosselin; Lily Bartokoske, a certified public accountant; Teresa Haish, Chicago Title Insurance Co.; and Jeff Kellenberger from Realtor Association of the Fox Valley, Inc. They will provide information on topics such as: How to take advantage of government incentives; how much you can afford; what to expect from your Realtor and mortgage specialist; and how your attorney will aid and protect you during this process. Refreshments will be provided and attendees will be automatically registered in a drawing to win one of three gift cards. Reserve a seat by calling (630) 845-0500. First Choice Bank is at 1900 W. State St. For more information, go to firstchoicebanks.com.Geneva arts walk:The "First Friday" Geneva art gallery walk is from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday. Look for "First Friday" flags outside participating businesses in downtown Geneva, or get a map at artgalleriesgeneva.com.Kaneland fundraiser: The Kaneland Sports Boosters' 4th Annual Trivia Night Fundraiser and Auction is set for 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday at Lions Park, 500 Fillmore St., Elburn. Tickets are $25 and include dinner, dessert, drinks, raffles, and live and silent auctions. Donations of gift baskets, event tickets, gift certificates and other auction items are still being accepted. The fundraiser supports athletics at Kaneland's middle and high schools. Call Melanie Kuhar at (630) 365-9003.