Tri-Cities brief

'Visual Tricks' at Messenger:"Visual Tricks-Visual Treats" is a program that explores special effects employing 'trompe l'oeil' paintings of Picasso and many other famous artists from the past. Presented by Art Insights, the free program will be held from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. May 5 at the Messenger Public Library, 113 Oak St., For more details or to register, go to messengerpl.org or contact the Adult Services Department at (630) 896-0240, extension 3; or e-mail asd@northaurora.lib.il.us.Kaneland retirement reception:A retirement reception for Kaneland schools Superintendent Charles McCormick and Sharon Sabin, administrative Assistant to the superintendent, will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. May 10 in the library at Kaneland High School, Keslinger and Meredith roads, Maple Park.Geneva benefit run:The 3rd Annual Feets of Strength 5K Run/Walk for child abuse awareness is at 9 a.m. May 16 beginning and ending at the Kane County Government Center, 719 S. Batavia Ave., Geneva. Registration is $25 for the run or walk, $10 for the Youth race, and $5 for the Little Feets Dash. For more information or to register go to signmeupsports.com or e-mail feetsofstrength@att.net. All proceeds will benefit Royal Family Kids Camp for abused and neglected children.Keslinger Road closed:Keslinger Road over Welch Creek is closed through June 5. The bridge will be replaced. Traffic will be detoured to routes 38 and 47 and Meredith Road. Questions or concerns should be directed to Kane County construction chief David Boesch at (630) 845-7875.Music contest in Geneva:Applications are available for the Granquist Music Competition June 26 in Geneva. Register online at genevachamber.com/granquist. To receive an application by mail or for payment assistance, call the Geneva Chamber of Commerce at (630) 232-6060. The competition is presented as part of Swedish Days - A Midsommar Festival hosted by the Chamber.Baseball training center:The Geneva Baseball Association has opened an 8,000-square-foot training center with six tunnels. The center is at 1500 Foundry, Unit 3 in St. Charles (just east of Randall Road and Dean Street). The training center is available for group rentals. For more information go to genevabaseball.com.