Tri-Cities briefs

'Glow Ball' golf for couples

Play golf in the dark at the Couples Glow Ball Golf Event Saturday, Sept. 12 at Orchard Valley Golf Course, 2411 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora. Cocktails are at 7 p.m., followed by an appetizer buffet and shotgun start at 8:15 p.m. Golfers receive illuminated golf balls and are outfitted with glow-stick gear for this five-hole event. Registration is $99 per team and is due at 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7. Call (630) 907-0500 for more information.

Learn about social networking

Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Skype - you've heard about them and maybe even dabbled in them a bit. The local branch of the American Association of University Women will host a meeting that features small-group demonstrations and table discussions on these social networks at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10 at the St. Charles Library, 1 S. Sixth Ave. Bring your cell phone, laptop, technology questions and an open mind. The meeting is open to all interested adults. Contact Jan McPeak at membershipaauw@yahoo.com or call (630) 584-3431 for more information.

Outdoor soccer registration

The Tri-Cities Soccer Association is accepting registrations for its fall season. Games are played outdoors on Saturdays from Sept. 12 to Nov. 7. The league is open to ages 5 to 19. Fees are $75 per player for the fall season or $120 for annual prepay (fall and spring). Register at tcsa.net or call (630) 377-1101 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday through Friday.

DivorceCare group forming

Batavia United Methodist Church, 8 N. Batavia Ave. (Route 31), is starting a free, new DivorceCare support group at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 13. There will be 13 weekly sessions. Child care will be provided through Sunday school. Topics include anger, loneliness, depression, new relationships, children and forgiveness. A licensed clinical counselor will lead the group. Call Deb Mengler (630) 879-7060 to register, or visit bataviaumc.com for more information.

Stroke and osteoporosis screenings

The South Elgin Lions Club will host a stroke and osteoporosis screening event at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 500 Fulton St. Preregistration is required for all screenings, which take about 60 to 90 minutes to complete. The cost of the stroke, vascular disease and heart rhythm screening is $139. Call (847) 888-9575 or visit southelginlions.com for more information.