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Local deathsbull; Helen A. Cordier, 93, of St. CharlesFor full obituaries, see Business.Arthritis education:Sherman Health invites people to attend a talk on "Understanding Arthritis," given by Dr. Manzoor Qazi, at 2 p.m. today at Heritage Woods of South Elgin, 700 N. McLean Blvd. Qazi's talk will focus on how arthritis affects the body, its symptoms, what causes it and how to treat it. To register, call Sherman Health at (800) 397-9000. For details, call (847) 717-4770.View regional plan:Residents can view and ask questions about the draft "GO TO 2040" plan for northeastern Illinois, which addresses land use, transportation, natural environment, economic development, housing, education, health care, and other social services. An open house is scheduled 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Kane County Government Center 719 S. Batavia Ave., Geneva. For details, visit goto2040.org.Evening tours at Cantigny:Registration is open for "A Summer Evening at Cantigny." The Thursday program begins at 6:30 p.m. and will feature tours of Cantigny Gardens and the Robert R. McCormick Museum at 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. The tours will be followed by wine, soft drinks and light snacks in the museum's library. The cost is $30 and advanced registration is required by visiting cantigny.org or calling (630) 260-8162.Model Train show returns: The annual model train show returns to Fox Valley Park District's Blackberry Farm from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora. In its 12th year, the show features an array of grand-scale miniature railroads as well as enthusiasts from around the region. The show also will feature a train and village display built entirely of Legos. Entry to the show is included in the farm's daily admission fee of $4.25 for resident adults ($7 for others) and $3.75 for resident children ($6 for others). Call (630) 892-1550.Yo-yos as art:Gallery 28 in Geneva is having the "YO! Art On A YoYo All Ages Community Art Contest and Show." Participants can get an unassembled, unfinished yo-yo at the gallery, 28 N. Fourth St., or use their own. Designs must include art done on or two a standard-sized yo-yo. Entry is free, and a popular vote will determine the winner. Entries are due July 31. For an entry form and rules, visit gallery28.biz.