Briefs: Bridge closure in Batavia
The Wilson Street bridge in Batavia will be closed from 7 a.m. today to 3 p.m. Friday for additional deck work. A 16-day closure will likely start April 14.
Lincoln fundraiser Saturday
Lincoln Elementary School in St. Charles will have its 15th annual Clothing and Toy Resale fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the school, 211 S. Sixth Ave. Admission is free. Sale items include gently used adult and children's clothing, toys, books, videos and baby equipment. There also will be a bake sale. All proceeds go to the Lincoln Parent-Teacher Organization. Item donations still are being accepted. For more information, call (630) 587-2687 or (630) 513-5902.
Traveling museum
Meet live creatures and animal specimens from the Midwest Museum of Natural History from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the National Bank and Trust Elburn branch as part of the bank's grand-opening festivities. The bank is at 930 N. Main St. There will also be a drawing for tickets to see TV personality and naturalist Jeff Corwin at the museum May 17, and for tickets to Chicago-area parks and zoos. The museum in Sycamore has a display of more than 200 animal specimens from North America and Africa. Call (630) 365-3336.
Preserve help sought
The Kane County Forest Preserve District seeks volunteers for park workdays scheduled throughout April. Opportunities are available in Aurora, Batavia, Big Rock, Elburn, Elgin, Geneva, St. Charles and Sugar Grove. For a detailed list of workdays, go to www.kaneforest.com or call (630) 762-2741.
Cops warn of GPS thieves
St. Charles police are asking owners of global positioning systems to keep the valuable items out of plain view while their vehicles are unattended. Between March 23 and March 28, police received five reports of stolen GPS units in parking lots across the city. In all of the incidents, units mounted on a dashboard or in plain view were targeted, with burglars gaining access by smashing a vehicle window. Police suggest placing GPS units and other valuable items in a glove box or console when a vehicle will be unattended.
Little Acorns day April 17
The Kane County Forest Preserve District will have its monthly Little Acorns program for 4- and 5-year-olds April 17 at Tekakwitha Woods in St. Charles Township. The event includes stories, hikes, songs, games and crafts. Admission is $5 per child. Participants should register in advance by calling (847) 741-8350, ext. 10. The park is located at 35W076 Villa Marie Road, just off Route 25, one mile north of Army Trail Road. For details, log onto www.kaneforest.com.