Tri-Cities briefs
St. Charles road closuresRoads in the area of South Seventh and Oak streets in St. Charles will be closed for three days starting today for the replacement of a sanitary manhole. Public works officials said the manhole is in the middle of the intersection of Seventh and Oak Streets and "all roads leading to the intersection" will be closed. For more information, call (630) 377-4405.Subs for supper"Dog Days Picnic" is the theme for the free supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17 at the United Methodist Church of Geneva, Second and Hamilton streets. The dinner is inside the air-conditioned dining hall. The menu is ham and turkey sub sandwiches; a salad of homegrown tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil; watermelon; and homemade cookies. Hot dogs and chips are also available. Dine in or carry out. Visit thirdtuesdaysuppers.com or call (630) 232-7120.Band seeks new membersHome schooled students between the ages of nine and 19 are invited to apply this fall for the West Suburban Home Band. The band practices on Thursday evenings at Resurrection Church, Route 59 and Army Trail Road, in Wayne. For the 2010-11 concert season, the band will waive the instrument rental fee for students choosing oboe, French horn or tuba as their primary instrument. The family fee and student tuition still apply. For details, contact wshsb.com or (630) 231-6155.Housing development moneyApplications for Rental Housing Development Program funds are due today. Pending federal approval, $1 million is expected to be available for increasing the supply of affordable rental housing. Program guidelines and application materials are available at countyofkane.org/Pages/rhdp.aspx, by calling (630) 208-5351 or (630) 444-3027, or visiting the Kane County Office of Community Reinvestment, 719 S. Batavia Ave., Building A, fourth floor, in Geneva.Help charity driveBetween Friends Food Pantry of Sugar Grove is having a "Fill the Cart" food drive from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28 at the Jewel Food Store at Route 47 and Galena Boulevard. Volunteers are needed to pass out lists of items needed and collect monetary donations. To sign up, call Melisa Taylor at (630) 466-7160.