Tri-Cities briefs
Ex-child soldier speaks:A former Ugandan child soldier will speak at 7:30 a.m. today at West Aurora High School, 1201 W. New York St., as part of the Invisible Children campaign. West Aurora students in the Invisible Children Club have sponsored Ugandan schoolchildren since 2006, and recently won a Chase Bank fundraising contest, with the money going to Invisible Children. Admission is $3. Call (630) 301-5600.'Ask a Lawyer': Free legal advice is available by phone Saturday in Kane County. "Ask a Lawyer Days" is a 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.Red-light camera fines begin: Motorists caught by red-light cameras disregarding traffic signals at East New York Street and Eola Road in Aurora now will receive $100 fines, authorities said this week. The intersection has the highest number of accidents so far this year in Aurora and is the latest to be equipped with red-light enforcement cameras. The cameras, which have been operational for seven days, record both eastbound and westbound traffic on East New York Street at Eola.What's a Good Templar?The Geneva History Center will host a lecture about Good Templar Park and the International Order of Good Templars at noon Tuesday at 113 S. Third St. Feel free to bring your lunch. Cookies and coffee are provided. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for Geneva History Center members and students. For more information, call (630) 232-4951.Support Batavia Bulldogs:The Batavia Bulldog Boosters club is having a dinner, dance and auction to benefit Batavia High School and Rotolo Middle School athletes at 6 p.m. April 16 at Gaslite Manor in Aurora. For tickets, go to bataviabulldogboosters.org/DinnerDance.htm.Fox Valley seeks volunteers:Fox Valley Park District is seeking volunteers to participate in its second annual Spring Spruce-Up from 9 a.m. until noon April 17. Volunteers will join park staff at selected locations to collect litter, haul light brush and help remove invasive plant species. Volunteers will be placed in parks closest to their homes. For details, call community outreach manager Debbie Smith at (630) 966-4555.Batavia Fox Trot race:The Batavia Mothers' Club Foundation's Fox Trot 5K Run/Walk is at 8 a.m. April 25 at the Batavia Riverwalk, Island Avenue and Houston Street. Register online at signmeup.com/68173 or at the event. Besides the race, the Tot Trot, Junior Jog and a youth run/walk will be held. Cost is $25 per adult and $8 per child through April 23, then $30 per adult and $10 per child. For details, visit bataviamothersclub.org.