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• Applications are being accepted for the 2017 juried St. Charles Fine Art Show May 27-28. Artists who want to apply must submit an application by the Tuesday, Jan. 31 deadline. Mediums accepted include clay/ceramics, mixed media, fiber (non-wearable), fine art jewelry, fine art photography, glass, painting, sculpture, and wood. Artists must submit four images of current work, and one image of their outdoor show booth/tent. To apply, visit www.zapplication.org. For details, visit www.stcharlesfineartshow.com.

• CASA Kane County will offer a general information meeting on the role of the CASA/GAL volunteer and how to get involved. Volunteers serve as court appointed special advocates and the guardian ad litem for children in court due to abuse, neglect or private guardianship. It will be 9 to 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 23, at the CASA office in the historic Kane County courthouse, 100 S. Third St., fourth floor, Geneva. To RSVP, contact Debra McQuaid at debm@casakanecounty.org or (630) 444-3110.

• The St. Charles Singles Club invites singles, age 40 and older from all towns, to dance on Monday, Jan. 23, at Villa Olivia Ballroom, Lake Street and Naperville Road in Bartlett. Dance lessons on East Coast Swing start from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., followed by dancing to DJ music from Fast Freddy from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Lessons are $3 with purchase of dance admission. Cost is $6 for a member and $10 for a visitor. No partner needed; you dance with everyone taking the lesson. Visit stcharlessinglesclub.com or call (630) 665-0763. On Jan. 30, there will be a live brand, Crozzin’ the Loop from 7:30 to 11 p.m. (with no dance lesson). Cost is $12 or $8 for members. Dressy casual, dressy jeans allowed.

• Hearts of Hope support meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23, at 1151 Commerce Drive, Geneva. They offer education, compassion and hope, working in conjunction with Partnership for Drug-Free Kids following the principles of Community Reinforcement and Family Training. Visit www.heartsofhope.net.

• Misty River Music Makers meets from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Mondays at the Montessori Academy, 595 S. River St., Batavia. It is a women’s a cappella chorus that sings four-part harmony in the barbershop style. Call Donna Pelletier at (630) 673-0800 to attend a rehearsal. Visit www.mistyrivermusicmakers.org.

• The Geneva Lions Club holds luncheon meetings at noon Mondays at Auerlio’s of Geneva, 330 W. State St. They welcome new members. Visit genevalionsclub.org.

Tuesday 24

• St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in St. Charles hosts a monthly free community supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, in the fellowship hall, 101 S. Sixth Ave. It is sponsored by Soul Kitchen, an outreach ministry. On the menu this month is meatloaf, roasted potatoes, broccoli and pecan pie for dessert. Water, lemonade and coffee will be served as well. 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 New Horizons Preschool is opening its doors to prospective parents from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, to allow parents the opportunity to meet teachers, explore classrooms and learn more about the play-based program. Children are welcome to attend. This Batavia Park District program is designed to provide an opportunity for social and emotional growth as well as a beginning adjustment to a more formal school experience. Registration is open to current participants and residents and to nonresidents Monday, Feb. 6. To schedule a personal tour, contact Lori McDonald at (630) 406-5282 or lorim@bataviaparks.org.

• Aurora University’s Town Square Series continues with “Advance Illinois: Every Student Counts — The State We’re In 2016-2017” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, in the Crimi Auditorium in the Institute for Collaboration, 1347 Prairie St. in Aurora. The panelists will discuss Advance Illinois’ recently released report on public education in Illinois “Every Student Counts: The State We’re In 2016-2017.” The discussion will provide an update on student performance from preschool to postsecondary and offer a snapshot as to how Illinois compares nationally in key areas of student success in preparing the future workforce. To register, visit alumni.aurora.edu.

• The Elburn Lions Club, 500 Filmore St., hosts a free spaghetti dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of every month. There is no charge, though donations are accepted. It is dine-in only; no carryout. The next date will be Jan. 24. Visit www.elburnlions.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, Jan. 24, at the Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave. Free popcorn and other refreshments. No registration is required. Questions? Write to AskUs@BataviaPublicLibrary or call the library reference desk, (630) 879-1393, ext. 200.

• Do you know of any outstanding high school students who could benefit from developing their leadership skills? If so, encourage them to apply for one of the Rotary Youth Leadership Award retreats from March 9 to 12 and April 6 to 9. To learn more, visit stcbreakfastrotary.org. The St. Charles Breakfast Rotary Club welcomes any guests or potential new members to the breakfast meetings at 7 a.m. Tuesdays at McNally’s Irish Pub, 109 W. Main St., St. Charles. On Jan. 24, St. Charles Unit District 303 Superintendent Don Schlomann will speak.

• The Geneva Rotary Club 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. For membership information, call Diane DeWitte at (630) 208-6196. Visit www.kiwanisofstcharles.org.

Wednesday 25

• The Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Old Second Bank to survey regional business and take the pulse on the region’s economy. The results will be shared during a “2017 Regional Economic Pulse,” a networking lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, at Stonebridge Country Club, 2705 Stonebridge Blvd., Aurora. Registration is at 11:30 a.m., with welcome and lunch at noon. In partnership with its sponsors and community supporters, the results will be used to provide a stronger support system for business owners, entrepreneurs, and employers in the Aurora region. Cost is $30 or $45 for general admission and walk-ins. Register at tinyurl.com/2017-pulse.

• Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley will offer an information session on becoming a literacy volunteer at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, at the St. Charles Public Library, 1 S. Sixth Ave. Hear about the volunteer opportunities in this no-obligation, 15- to 20-minute session. You will hear how you can use your skill and talent to help your neighbors learn English. For details, call or text (630) 584-4428 or visit www.lvfv.org.

• Bethany Lutheran Church, 8 S. Lincoln St. in Batavia, will host Cafe Bethany from 5 to 6:15 p.m. Wednesdays, September to May in the fellowship hall. On Jan. 25, it will be wild rice smoked chicken hearty soup with cheese quesadilla. Suggested donations are $5, $4 for children or seniors, with a $14 family cap. Visit www.bethanybatavia.org.

• Adults, age 18 and older, are invited to “Anime Club for Adults” at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, at the Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave. For details, call (630) 879-1393 or email anime@bataviapubliclibrary.org.