Briefs: Wingstop plans opening

A ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday will mark the opening of Wingstop at 1840 W. Main St., in West Towne Market in St. Charles. The restaurant opening will be held at 4:30 p.m. and will be hosted by the St. Charles Chamber of Commerce. Call Wingstop at (630) 443-9464.

Go native in Wasco

Learn how to select native trees and shrubs for easy-care beauty from 6 to 8 p.m. April 17 at Wasco Nursery and Garden Center on Route 64 in St. Charles. The instructor will be Barbara Bates, horticulture educator at the University of Illinois Extension office in Kane County. Donation is $5. Call (630) 584-4424 or e-mail sales@wasconursery.com for reservations.

Meet 'Happy Days' actor

Television actor Harris Kal, who played Bobby in the "Happy Days" series, is scheduled to participate in a fundraiser April 25 for Tri City Health Partnership, a free medical clinic on Walnut Street in St. Charles. Because of the "Happy Days" link, event organizers have transformed the typically upscale event into an old-fashioned '50s party, complete with poodle skirts, bowling and live rock 'n' roll music. Tickets are $100 and must be purchased in advance. The event is set for 7 to 10 p.m. at Funway Ultimate Entertainment Center, 1335 S. River St., Batavia. Kal will serve as master of ceremonies. Call (630) 377-9277.

Remodeling contest

Mid-Valley Neighborhood Improvement Association Inc. is accepting entries for Neighborhood Pride Week, May 18 to 24. Properties in Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles cities and townships are eligible. Remodeling categories include landscaping, exterior (includes landscaping/painting), additions, exterior renovation (includes new and historic) and commercial, from January 2007 until May 2, when entries are due. Forms are available at www.mvnia.org or by calling (630) 584-1996. The association provides resources to rehabilitate, maintain and preserve neighborhoods.

Retreat volunteers needed

The Association for Individual Development is looking for volunteers to help run its annual retreat May 30 through June 1. Located at Wild Rose Program Center in St. Charles, it is for individuals with disabilities 18 and older. Ideally, 15 volunteers are needed to assist with the 33 adults that the facility can accommodate. Scheduled activities for the weekend will include cooking out, sports, crafts, games, nature studies and campfires. For those interested in attending, cost for residents of Kane, Kendall or DeKalb counties and Hanover Township is $150. For nonresidents, it is $185. To volunteer or attend, call Diana Hulst at (630) 966-4251.