Tri-Cities briefs

'Ask a Lawyer' today: Free legal advice is available by phone today in Kane County. "Ask a Lawyer Days" is a program sponsored by the Kane County Bar Association. People can call (630) 762-1900 from 9 a.m. to noon for a consultation with a volunteer attorney. For more information, visit kanecountybar.org.Boy Scout spaghetti dinner:Geneva Boy Scout Troop 37 will hold its annual Spaghetti Dinner from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Geneva Lutheran Church, 301 S. 3rd St. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors, $4 for kids 6 to 12 and younger than 6 are free. There is a $30 family rate (immediate family only). Tickets are available from any scout, and are also available at the door. Contact Dan Zuzuly (630) 208-1123 for additional information.Children's art sought:Water Street Studios invites children in first through fifth grade to enter its Fox Valley Young Artists' exhibition. The show is April 23 to May 30 at the studios, 160 S. Water St., Batavia. Work does not need to be framed, but should be display-ready. Drop artwork off from noon to 4 p.m. today and Sunday. One entry per student is allowed. Visit bataviaartistsassociation.org, call (630) 761-9977 or e-mail Rita Grendze at grendze@hotmail.com.Geneva Home Expo:Local businesses are having "Home Expo" from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at the Geneva History Center, 113 S. Third St. Topics include basement finishing, kitchen and bath remodeling, using window treatments to save energy, home financing, electrical upgrades for safety and tankless water heaters. Drawings will be held throughout the day for gifts and discounts, including a grand prize of a flat-screen television set. Call (630) 926-3262.Lee Murdock performs:The Geneva History Center, 113 S. Third St., welcomes folk musician Lee Murdock at 2 p.m. Sunday. He will share songs and stories of the Great Lakes. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for Geneva History Center members and students. Call (630) 232-4951.Home Buyers Fair slated: The 18th annual free Home Buyers Fair will feature several workshops from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. April 24 at the DuPage County administration building, 421 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton. It's sponsored by the DuPage Homeownership Center and the DuPage County Department of Community Services. For details, call (630) 260-2500 or visit dhoc.org.