The briefs
Trick-or-treat at Victory Centre
Children can trick or treat in costume from 3 to 7 p.m. today at the Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road.
Victory Centre residents will be in the lobby to hand out candy. For more information, call (630) 213-0100.
Harper holds game development talk
At 7 p.m. Thursday, Harper College hosts a free seminar on the growing video game industry at the Harper Professional Center, 650 E. Higgins Road, Suite 9S, Schaumburg.
The following topics will be covered:
• Xbox 360 Development
• Character Modeling using 3D Studio Max
• The Game Developer Certificate Program
• Beginning and Advanced Game Development Courses
• Game Development Programming Languages
• Industry Trends and Technologies
To R.S.V.P., call (847) 925-6066.
Bartlett club to host Arts and Crafts Fair
The Bartlett Woman's Club will hold its 25th Annual Mistletoe Magic Arts and Crafts Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Eastview Middle School, 321 N. Oak St.
In addition to 72 vendors of arts and crafts, the event will feature a bake sale, raffle and photos with Santa.
Admission costs $1, it's free for children ages 12 and younger.
Call Karin at (630) 289-6533 for more information.
Township to offer homeowners class
On Wednesday, Hanover Township Assessor Thomas Smogolski and Clerk Brian McGuire will put on a homeowners' seminar discussing homeowner exemptions, senior citizen exemptions and senior freeze exemptions.
The free program will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Hanover Township Senior Center, 240 S. Route 59, Bartlett.
Attendees should bring a copy of their most recent tax bill, along with a driver's license or state ID. For more information, call (630) 837-0301.
Classical guitarist at Bartlett Library
Enjoy an afternoon of music courtesy of Peter Fletcher, a classical guitarist who recently performed at Carnegie Hall. Fletcher will perform a variety of selections at 2 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Bartlett Public Library, 800 S. Bartlett Road.
Featured will be selections from such composers as Vincenzo Galilei and Eric Satie.
Admission is free. For more information, visit peterfletcher.com or call (630) 837-3560.