Fox Valley in 60 seconds
Talk on estate planning:
The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, Greater Fox Valley Chapter 2181 will meet at 1 p.m. Sept. 12, at American Legion Post, 820 N. Liberty St. in Elgin. Attorney Robert J. Varak will speak on "Wills, Trusts and What Every Family Needs to Know About Estate Planning." Learn how to find a qualified attorney, what is involved, and how much it should cost. It is open to the public. For membership information, call Nick at (847) 741-5772 or visit www.narfe.org/chapter2181.
Geneva Kiwanis meet:
The Geneva Kiwanis Club meets from noon to 1 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays of every month at Cadence/Delnor Health & Wellness Center, 296 Randall Road, Geneva. The group is made up of community-minded individuals who support local organizations. To join, contact Keith Eakins at (630) 921-0139.
United Fall Fest in Campton:
The seventh annual United Fall Fest is 3 to 10 p.m. Saturday, at the Congregational United Church of Christ, 40W451 Fox Mill Blvd., St. Charles. Organized by the church and Fox Mill Community of Campton Hills, the fest is family-oriented with live music, a classic car show, a bags tournament, Kids' Corner, food and beer tents, outdoor movie and a fireworks show. New this year is lunch and football under the tent from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday. Proceeds to benefit local charities. Admission is free. Visit unitedfallfest.com and facebook.com/unitedfallfest.
Founders' River Relief:
The Algonquin Founders' River Relief Benefit is 4 to 11 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, in Riverfront Park. Food vendors will line Harrison Street. Gate fees are: $5 for people 11 and older from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, all day Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. It's $10 from 7 p.m. to close Friday. Main stage entertainment Friday is My Metal Heart at 5 p.m., Hi Infidelity at 7 p.m. and Lynch Mob at 9 p.m.; on Saturday, Rebel Souls at 2 p.m., SIXX Motley Crue Tribute at 4 p.m., Teeze at 6 p.m., Nick Bell Band at 7:30 p.m. and Mr. Capone's Bootlegger Band at 9 p.m.; and Sunday, Jonathan Devin & New Country at 2 p.m. and Rockstar Rodeo at 4 p.m. There is a bake-off, dog and cat show, and bags tournament Saturday. On Sunday, the Founders Run starts at 8 a.m. and Algonquin's Got Talent at 10 a.m. Visit algonquinfoundersday.com.
Ask a Lawyer for free:
Free legal advice is available by phone the second Saturday during Ask a Lawyer Day. Call (630) 762-1900 from 9 a.m. to noon for a free consultation with a volunteer attorney. Last month, callers were helped with legal problems regarding issues in real estate, landlord/tenant, criminal, estates and wills, divorce, child custody, collections, bankruptcy, and traffic. There is a high call volume, so keep trying if the phone lines are busy since volunteers are not able to retrieve voicemail. Visit kanecountybar.org.