Tri-Cities briefs
Break codes at Fabyan
At 2 p.m. today, crack the Fabyans' top-secret code at "Making and Breaking Codes" at Fabyan Villa Museum in the Fabyan Forest Preserve, Route 31 north of Fabyan Parkway, Geneva. The Fabyans helped the federal government with cryptology during World War I. Participants will make take-home ciphers. The cost is $2 per child. There are also self-guided tours and mystery tours from 1 to 4 p.m. No reservations are needed. Call (630) 377-6424 or visit ppfv.org.
See classic cars
Batavia Jaycees' Friday-night car shows are from 6 to 9 p.m. on Houston Street between Water and Island streets this Friday and Aug. 21 and Sept. 4. For more information, contact Pete or Annie Collins at (630) 761-2978 or by e-mail at pcollins60510@yahoo.com.
'Ask a Lawyer' this week
Free legal advice is available by phone Saturday in Kane County. "Ask a Lawyer Days" is a free program sponsored by the Kane County Bar Association. Members of the public can call (630) 762-1900 from 9 a.m. to noon for a consultation with a volunteer attorney. For more information, visitkanecountybar.org.
Raffle for Marklund
Marklund is offering a raffle for a trip to Las Vegas, including round-trip airfare for two and a two-night stay at Tuscany Suites and Casino. Tickets are $100 each, and only 100 will be sold. All proceeds benefit the lives of the individuals served by Marklund - infants, children and adults with severe developmental disabilities. The drawing will take place at 6:30 p.m. at the 3rd Annual Battle of the Bands, which is from 2 to 8 p.m. Aug. 29, at Marklund Mill Creek, 1S450 Wyatt Drive, Geneva. The winner need not be present to win. Call in a credit card order to (630) 593-5484. For more information, go to marklund.org.
'Boot camp' at ECC
Looking to get job skills, fast? Short-term training for job skills that will result in near immediate employment or to prepare for a better job is the purpose of "Boot Camp," an Elgin Community College program. Classes include medical coding, medical billing, pharmacy technician, "green" technology training, wedding planning, dialysis technician and home inspection training. For details, visit elgin.edu/bootcamp or call (847) 622-3036.