Tri-Cities briefs

Solheim traffic plan

In preparation for the Solheim Cup golf tournament this week, the Kane County Sheriff's Department has posted a traffic plan on its Web site, kanesheriff.com. Click on the "2009 Solheim Cup" tab on the home page. The tournament is at Rich Harvest Farms on Dugan Road in Sugar Grove. During the event there will be signage on the routes and the Illinois State Police will direct traffic.

Library lot closed

The Messenger Public Library parking lots are under construction during this month to add 16 spaces. Parking is available next door at New Hope Lutheran Church, just west of the library on Oak Street, North Aurora. The work is due to be finished Sept. 3.

Toastmasters to meet

Timely Talkers Toastmasters public speaking and leadership club will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday and Aug. 26 at Valley Community Bank in the Clock Tower Plaza, 75 S., Randall Road, North Aurora. Guests are welcome. It is part of the international nonprofit educational organization. For details, call Terry Rueffer (630) 761-1790 or e-mail info@timelytalkers.org.

Armchair tour

The Geneva History Center's Historic Homes group is offering an armchair version of a tour of Batavia Avenue at 7 p. m. Thursday at the center, 113 S. Third St. Cost is $3 for members and students and $5 for nonmembers. For details, call (630) 232-4951 or visit genevahistorycenter.org.

Mothers Club invite

Mothers who are looking for a way to become involved in the community and meet other moms are invited to a new-member open house for the Batavia Mothers' Club Foundation from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday. To RSVP, e-mail the chairwoman of membership at bmcnewmember@yahoo.com or call (630) 748-1501.

False alarms targeted

The city of Batavia has updated its fine structure for false alarm transmissions. Businesses and residents who have alarm systems are required to obtain a city free permit annually. The police and fire departments will respond twice during a rolling 12-month period to false alarms without charging a fine. After that, fines progress from $50 for the third, $100 for the fourth, $200 for fifth through ninth and $300 for the 10th. Failure to obtain a permit is a $200 fine. For details, call Kathy Wilson at the police department, (630) 454-2500.