Tri-Cities briefs

First Choice homebuyer event:First Choice Bank in Geneva will host a free homebuyer seminar from 1 to 3 p.m. today. The "Put the Homebuyer Tax Credit to Work for You" seminar will provide information for first-time and repeat buyers. Guest speakers include: Joe Cantu, First Choice Bank; attorney Gabrielle Gosselin; Lily Bartokoske, a certified public accountant; Teresa Haish, Chicago Title Insurance Co.; and Jeff Kellenberger from Realtor Association of the Fox Valley, Inc. The bank is at 1900 W. State St. Call (630) 845-0500 or go to firstchoicebanks.com.Environmental movie night:"Green Night Out At the Movies" is at 7 tonight at the Batavia Government Center, 100 N. Island Ave. Free popcorn and drinks for those who bring their own reusable containers. "No Impact Man," about a family that does without electricity, carryout food and disposable items, buying anything new and eating only local food for a year, will be shown. The movie is for people 12 and older.Kaneland fundraiser: The Kaneland Sports Boosters' 4th Annual Trivia Night Fundraiser and Auction is set for 6 to 11 tonight at Lions Park, 500 Fillmore St., Elburn. Tickets are $25 and include dinner, dessert, drinks, raffles, and live and silent auctions. The fundraiser supports athletics at Kaneland's middle and high schools. Call Melanie Kuhar at (630) 365-9003.Flute, guitar concert: The Da Capo Duo featuring flutist Kristin Paxinos and guitarist Ben Westfall will perform a free concert at 2 p.m. today at the Elburn Community Center, 525 N. Main St. The performance will include a blend of contemporary and classical styles. Call (630) 777-2955.Wine fundraiser:Geneva Community Chest will host "Wine Gala" at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at SavWay Fine Wines and Spirits, 515 W. State St. in Geneva. Appetizers, desserts and 40 wines will be featured. Tickets are $25. Call Pat Wittenberg at (630) 232-0350 or pwittenberg@genevacommunitychest.org to RSVP.Aurora wins green award:The Conservation Foundation has honored Aurora with its Sustainable Development Award. The award recognizes organizations, businesses and governmental units that show leadership promoting and implementing sustainable development and protecting natural resources. Aurora was recognized for restoring the Fox River, its energy-efficient buildings, using clean fuel in vehicles and water conservation.