DuPage County briefs

League hosts "kickoff" event

Residents from Glen Ellyn and surrounding communities interested in joining the League of Women Voters of Glen Ellyn may attend the group's "kickoff" meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, at the Glen Ellyn Civic Center, 535 Duane St. Organizers say the event is an opportunity to learn more about the League and become involved with the community. The group is a nonpartisan organization that doesn't support or oppose any political party or candidate. For details, visit lwvge.org.

Villa Park hydrant flushing

Villa Park will perform its semiannual water main flushing between 7 a.m. and noon Tuesday through Friday, Sept. 8-11. Residents are asked not to do laundry during these times because rust stains could damage clothing. For details, call the public works department at (630) 834-8505.

Disaster preparedness

West Chicago is offering a Community Emergency Response Training Course for residents to provide basic training in disaster preparedness. The seven-week class meets 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays starting Sept. 15. Participants must be 18 or older and live or work in West Chicago or the West Chicago Fire Protection District. The course is free and includes a disaster preparedness kit. Classes are at the fire protection district headquarters, 200 Fremont St. To enroll, call (630) 231-2123.

Tri-town toast

A beer and wine tasting to benefit Tri-Town YMCA is from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at 20 West Wine & Spirits, 20 W. St. Charles Road, Lombard. A $20 donation buys a wristband good for unlimited tastings of beer and wine. Food also will be available for purchase. The Tri-Town YMCA serves residents of Lombard, Villa Park and Oakbrook Terrace.