Today

• On Wednesday, May 18, the Geneva Library Foundation will welcome Nancy Sindelar as she retraces the footsteps of one of history’s most well-traveled men in “Ernest Hemingway: Citizen of the World” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Geneva Public Library, 127 James St. Through her presentation, Sindelar discusses the cities and places most special to Hemingway, many of which he returned to several times throughout his life, and the effect each had on his writing and his life. To register, visit www.genevalibraryfoundation.org.

• The Batavia Kiwanis Club meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, at the Panera, 154 W. Wilson St. in Batavia. Membership is open to anyone interested in serving the Batavia community. Visit www.bataviailkiwanis.org.

• On Wednesday, May 18, the Pottawatomie Garden Club will meet at 9 a.m. at the St. Charles Municipal Building, 2 E. Main St., to plant in the gardens at the municipal building and along the Main Street Bridge, across the Fox River. It is a community service done each spring and fall. Visit www.pottagardenclub.org.

Thursday 19

• Lisa Diersen, founder/director of Equus Film Festival of New York and co-owner of Royal Lusitano of St. Charles, is bringing a Mini Equus Film Festival to Sugar Grove Public Library, 125 S. Municipal Drive. She will speak a bit about film before the showing. There will be a 3-minute cartoon titled “Li’l Herc.” The 90-minute film will be “The Man from Coxs River.” It is free and open to the public. Registration is preferred. Visit www.sugargrove.lib.il.us.

• The Fox Valley Chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby will meet Thursday, May 19, at Panera Bread, 154 W. Wilson St., Batavia. Gather at 6:30 p.m. in the meeting room. Meeting starts promptly at 7 p.m. Listen to the May 14 national call with James Hansen, climate scientist. Hansen is a member of CCL’s advisory board and is a strong advocate for CCL’s Carbon Fee and Dividend proposal. He is the author of “Storms of My Grandchildren,” and he recently spoke at the Berkshire-Hathaway shareholders meeting in Omaha to urge support for a revenue-neutral fee on carbon.

• The St. Charles Public Library’s Great Decisions series continues with “International Migration” at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 19, in the library’s Carnegie Community Room, 1 S. Sixth Ave. The series features a DVD on each topic, followed by a moderated discussion among the participants. Participants are asked to review the relevant chapter of the briefing book, which is available for purchase for $25 at the library’s reference desk or for checkout. Registration is not required. For details, call (630) 584-0076.

• Ecker Center for Mental Health, 1845 Grandstand Place, Unit 200 in Elgin, invites you to its “Spring Forward” open house at 5 p.m. Thursday, May 19, to thank the community for its support and give people a behind-the-scenes look at the programs and services provided. Evening will feature a reception, raffle and tours of the building. Visit www.eckercenter.org.

• The Geneva History Museum, 113 S. Third St., offers monthly, private scheduled tours of historic Geneva at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 19. Explore “Geneva on Wheels” in comfort and hear stories of people and places told by a persownal guide. A high-top van will take you from the museum on a 45- to 60-minute tour of historic downtown. Reservations are limited at $25 per person and includes admission to the museum. Tours end at The Little Traveler with a shopping coupon and a special lunch menu including beverage and dessert for an additional $9.95 per person. Registration is required and can be made at GenevaHistoryMuseum.org or by calling (630) 232-4951.

• Elderday Center offers a monthly caregiver support group from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Thursday, May 19, at Elderday Center, 328 W. Wilson St., Batavia. The presenter is Carol Murin from Solutions for Long Term Care. She has 19 years of long term care insurance and industry expertise. Carol will speak on planning for the future. No registration is necessary; all are welcome. For details, contact Mollie Blum at (630) 761-9750 or mollie.blum@elderdaycenter.org.

Friday 20

• The Free Third Friday Community Dinner will be a cookout from 5 to 7 p.m. May 20 at Fox Valley Presbyterian Church, 227 East Side Drive in Geneva. The menu will include sausages, hot dogs, sloppy joes, baked beans, macaroni salad, beverages and ice cream bars. For details, call (630) 232-4778.