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Windmill Whirl 5K coming

Spots are open for the Windmill Whirl 5K community run Friday night during Windmill City Fest in Batavia. The run begins at 7 p.m. July 11, starting at Houston Street and Island Avenue and following the Fox River bike trail. There are awards for top finishers. The cost to register is $20 before July 5 or $25 on race day. Runners can register at bataviaparks.org or at the park district office, 327 W. Wilson St. For more information, call the district at (630) 879-5235.

Nature programs for kids

Children ages 3 to 6 can explore nature in the Kane County Forest Preserve's "Near to Nature" programs this summer. Children and their parents will explore natural areas, go on hikes and play games. The cost is $5 for each session. The dates offered are: June 25 at Camp Tomo-Chi-Chi Knolls, 40W095 Freeman Road in Gilberts; Aug 26 at Burnidge Forest Preserve, 38W235 Big Timber Road in Elgin; Aug. 27 at Tekakwitha Woods Nature Center, 35W076 Villa Maria Road, St. Charles; and Aug. 28 at the Les Arends Forest Preserve, 2S731 Route 31 in Batavia. All programs are from 10 to 11 a.m. To register, call (847) 741-8350.

Donate to Rover Rescue

Rover Rescue in Aurora is soliciting donations for its annual garage sale fundraiser to provide care for dogs rescued from high-kill shelters. Needed items include kitchenware, baby furniture, tools, small appliances, toys and books. Large appliances and pieces of furniture will not be accepted. The garage sale is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 1 at 326 Sharon Lane in North Aurora. To make a donation, call (630) 897-7454 or visit roverrescue.org.

Caring for plants, fish

A seminar on how to care for aquatic plants and fish is planned for 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Wasco Nursery & Garden Center, 41W781 Route 64, Campton Hills. A donation of $5 to the Illinois Wetlands Protection Program is suggested for admission. To reserve a spot, call (630) 584-4424.

Guess Who in St. Charles

The Guess Who are scheduled to perform June 27 at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Tickets for the 8 p.m. show start at $39. Known for hits such as "American Woman" and "These Eyes," The Guess Who were chart-toppers in the '60s and '70s. Call (630) 587-8400 or visit o-shows.com.