Briefs: Library OKs land purchase

St. Charles Public Library trustees took the formal step of approving the use of reserve funds to purchase land for parking spaces to accommodate a would-be expansion of the library. The land, on which a house sits, is across the street from the library. A special reserve fund set aside to assist with land acquisition for the expansion will be used to pay for the purchase. The actual expansion of the library is contingent on a tax increase request to pull in the necessary money for the construction. That tax increase request isn't expected to appear on ballots until 2010.

Campton cruise nights

Weekly "cruise nights" featuring hot rods and vintage vehicles are planned through this month from 6 to 9 p.m. every Friday at Campton Crossings shopping center along Route 64. Cruise nights also include '50s and '60s music and trophies. Call (630) 584-5700.

Mighty Viking race

The Geneva Academic Foundation will host its fourth annual Mighty Viking Boat Race during the Festival of the Vine from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Island Park. Thousands of miniature boats will be released into the Fox River from the State Street Bridge. Festivities will include games, music, food and raffles. Local bands The Sketches Trio and Waiting for Yesterday will perform. For ticket information, visit www.gafgeneva.org.

Firefighter expo Saturday

Firefighters from across the suburbs will gather from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday outside Cabela's in Hoffman Estates for a fire apparatus exposition and are inviting the public. The day's events will feature a demonstration by a technical rescue team rappelling 100 feet and using the Jaws of Life to tear through a car. Kids will have a chance to try on firefighter gear. Admission is free and firefighters will be available to talk about safety. Cabela's is at 5225 Prairie Stone Parkway near Route 59 and Interstate 90.

Dunham Road closing

Dunham Road north of Stearns Road in St. Charles Township will be reduced to one lane Wednesday while crews install a concrete barrier along the west side of Dunham. The closure is scheduled to be in effect from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Delays are expected. For more information, call (630) 845-7875.

Chorus members needed

The Elgin Children's Chorus is looking for new members 7 to 16. Chorus members come from more than 55 different schools in 18 school districts. The chorus, celebrating its 23rd year, rehearses Monday nights at Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. To schedule an audition, call 847-931-SING or e-mail akepley@elgin.edu. For details, visit www.elginchildrenschorus.org.