Tri-Cities briefs

Library holiday hours

The Batavia Public Library will be closed today and Friday and Jan. 1. It will also close at noon on Dec. 31.

ECC closed for winter recess

Elgin Community College will close its facilities for the winter break today through Jan. 3. Offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Jan. 4. Spring 16-week daytime and evening classes begin Jan. 19. Twelve-week classes begin Feb. 16. Eight-week classes begin Monday, March 15.

Batavia ornament sale

The Batavia Depot Museum is selling a colored brass ornament, the third in the historic church series. It features the Congregational Church of Batavia. Cost is $10. Buy it at the museum, 155 Houston St., and the Batavia Park District Civic Center, 327 W. Wilson St.

Donate to food pantry

A donation to the Sugar Grove Between Friends Food Pantry is a valuable gift in whatever form it might take. There are many ways the supporters of the food pantry can help. Consider these easy ways to help: Donate food, donate your time or make a monetary donation to the pantry. If you need the assistance of the food pantry or would like to help, go to sugargrovefoodpantry.org or contact Melisa Taylor at (630) 466-0345 or e-mail her at taylormmt@yahoo.com. Monetary donations can be made out to Between Friends Food Pantry and mailed to P.O. Box 509, Sugar Grove, Ill., 60554.

Deputies aid Special Olympics

DuPage sheriff's deputies raised $20,113 for Special Olympics this year, Sheriff John Zaruba announced Tuesday. Deputies raised the cash through activities during their off-duty hours. The money will be used to provide year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities and enhance their physical fitness, motor skills, self-confidence and social skills.