Tri-Cities briefs

Blood drive at Bickford Assisted Living Memory Care of St. Charles and the Heartland Blood Centers will team up for the "Give a Pint, Get a Pint" blood drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at Bickford of St. Charles, 2875 Campton Hills Road. Individuals who donate a pint of blood will receive a free drink coupon for any beverage type at Rookies, 1545 W. Main St., in St. Charles. Donors also will have an opportunity to participate in a variety of activities and giveaways within a festive St. Patrick's Day atmosphere. Potential blood donors are encouraged to make an appointment by calling Bickford of St Charles at (630) 587-8800 or by visiting enrichinghappiness.com/pint/chicago.html. Walk-ins are welcomed.St. Charles chamber eventThe St. Charles Chamber of Commerce will have an After-Hours event from 4:30 to 6 p.m. today at Wine Sergi Insurance, 225 Smith Road. For more information about After-Hours events hosted by the Chamber or to become a member, please call (630) 584-8384.Book campaign under way"Playing With the Enemy" by Gary W. Moore is the 2010 "One Book, One Batavia" selection. Moore will speak about his book at noon and 7 p.m. today at the Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave. There is also an online book discussion at bataviapubliclibrary.org, where you can also see a list of events related to the book.Batavia jazz dinnerThe Batavia Music Buffs is hosting a "Night of Jazz" dinner dance fundraiser at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Piper's Banquets, Butterfield and Church roads, Aurora. The Batavia High and Rotolo Middle school jazz bands and vocal ensembles will perform. There will also be a silent auction and raffle. Buy tickets at bataviamusicbuffs.org.