Today

• VNA Health Care will host “A Crucial Catch Day,” a community health event, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, at VNA Health Care, 400 N. Highland Ave. in Aurora. Activities will include health presentations, healthy food demonstrations and samples, and free hand massage. For information, call (630) 892-4355.

• The Geneva American Legion Post 75 and the Kane County Veterans Assistance Commission will host a Veteran Fellowship Breakfast Tuesday, Oct. 25, at the American Legion Hall, 22 S. Second St., Geneva. This free continental breakfast will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. Enjoy bagels, doughnuts, coffee or orange juice with other local veterans and hear about different topics that concern all veterans from a different guest speaker each month. Meet commission members who can answer questions regarding your veteran benefits and rights.

• St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in St. Charles hosts a monthly free community supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, in the fellowship hall, 101 S. Sixth Ave. It is sponsored by Soul Kitchen, an outreach ministry. On the menu will be pork loin, mashed potatoes, roasted carrots and dessert. Donations are appreciated, as the goal is for the meals to be self-sustaining. For details, call (630) 584-8638 or visit StMarksChurch.Church.

• The Elburn Lions Club, 500 Filmore St., hosts a free spaghetti dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25. There is no charge, though donations are accepted. It is dine-in only; no carryout. Visit www.elburn lions.com.

• Teens and young adults of all abilities — and their families and friends — are invited to watch a movie and meet new people in a relaxed setting at “Inclusion Movie Night” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, at the Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave. Free popcorn and other refreshments. No registration is required. Questions? Write to AskUs@BataviaPublic Library or call the library reference desk, (630) 879-1393, ext. 200.

• The St. Charles Breakfast Rotary Club meets at 7 a.m. Tuesdays, at McNally’s Irish Pub, 109 W. Main St. in St. Charles. Visit www.stcbreak fastrotary.org.

• The Geneva Rotary Club meets at 7 a.m. Tuesdays at Riverside Receptions, 35 N. River Lane in Geneva; use the courtyard entrance. Visit genevarotary.org.

• The St. Charles Kiwanis Club meets at noon Tuesdays at the Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, 307 Cedar Ave. in St. Charles. Service-minded individuals are invited to attend for fellowship and fun. For membership information, call Diane DeWitte at (630) 208-6196. Visit www.kiwanisofstcharles.org.

Wednesday 26

• Come learn about the volunteer opportunities available with the Forest Preserve District of Kane County at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, at the headquarters, 1996 S. Kirk Road, Suite 320, Geneva. Volunteers are needed for the following areas: natural resources; program/ special events; cultural preservation; and public safety. Find out more about our volunteer positions available and the requirements for each at an upcoming volunteer open house. All are welcome. For information, call (630) 762-2741.

• The Geneva Unit District 304 board of education will host the 2016 Innovation & Technology Forum from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, at Geneva Middle School North, 1357 Viking Drive. See how your investments in education through tax dollars are helping to prepare Geneva’s young people for the future. Teachers and students from every school and level will be demonstrating some of the innovative learning practices that are helping Geneva achieve its vision of developing self-directed, lifelong learners; effective communicators; complex creative, and adaptive thinkers; and collaborative and productive citizens. Drop in anytime between 6 and 8 p.m. All school district residents are welcome. Refreshments will be served. Visit www.geneva304.org.

• The choirs of Aurora University and Metea Valley High School will perform separately and together in a festival mass choir at a fall choral concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, in the Crimi Auditorium at Aurora University, 407 S. Calumet Ave. Music from the Renaissance, and from composers Felix Mendelsohn, David Brunner and many others will be presented. It is free, though reservations are required at aurora.edu.

• Adult fans of anime are invited to the Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave., from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, to watch anime, play video games, and meet other anime enthusiasts. No registration is required. For information, write to Anime@BataviaPublicLibrary.org or call the library Reference Desk, (630) 879-1393, ext. 200.

Thursday 27

• Vickie Smith, executive director of the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence, will speak about domestic violence and how everyone can help “Shine A Light On Domestic Violence!” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, in Elgin Community College’s Spartan Auditorium, Building G, 1700 Spartan Drive. Additionally find out some information about domestic violence including current statistics. Stories of survivors of domestic violence will be shared as well as stories of individuals who lost their lives as a result of domestic violence.

• The Kane County Genealogical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, in the first-floor meeting room of the Geneva History Museum, 113 S. Third St. The topic will be “Understanding FamilySearch: Part II” by Jane Haldeman. FamilySearch is the largest genealogy organization in the world. Millions of people use FamilySearch records, resources and services each year to learn more about their family history. Visit www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilkcgs.

• Moms of teens and tweens are invited as Jill Savage presents “When Your Teen Says ‘My Life! My Choice!’” at this next Moms Connected meeting at 9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, at First Baptist Church of Geneva, 3435 Keslinger Road in Geneva. This practical workshop will equip moms to navigate the tough seas as life choices before far more complicated. Learn how to resist the urge to let your child’s choices define you and gain hope as you learn to navigate reality with your family. Breakfast is provided. First time attenders are free. Visit fbcg.com/adults/womens-ministry/moms-connected/.

• Administer Justice, a nonprofit legal aid, is hosting its free annual celebration dinner from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, at the Stonegate Conference & Banquet Centre in Hoffman Estates. The keynote speaker is Jeanne Bishop, assistant public defender and author of “Change of Heart: Justice, Mercy and Making Peace with My Sister’s Killer.” The book chronicles the author’s journey to finding hope and reconciliation after the 1990 Winnetka murder of her family members. Musical guest Sharon Irving, singer, songwriter and America’s Got Talent 2015 semifinalist, will perform at the event. There is no cost to attend this fundraiser however, registration is required at www.administerjustice.org or by calling (847) 844-1100, ext. 232.

• Zimmerman Ford in St. Charles joins fellow Tri-City donors in promising to match funds publicly raised for The Salvation Army’s 30-day fundraising challenge. A goal of $20,000 is needed in order to sustain much needed services in the community, such as food and emergency assistance, as well as afterschool programs. If the community at-large is able to raise $10,000, their donations will be matched to reach the fundraising goal of $20,000. The match challenge will continue through Monday, Oct. 31. Donations can be made online at salarmychicago.org/stcharles, by texting to stcharles co 41444, or mailing The Salvation Army, 1710 S. Seventh Ave., St. Charles, IL 60170. Donations will be accepted after the end date.