Today
• The West Aurora Concerned Citizens neighborhood group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, in the second-floor meeting room at Vaughn Athletic Center, 2121 W. Indian Trail. Guest speaker will be Brett Michaelson, a development specialist from Invest Aurora. Attendees are invited to bring their suggestions and ideas for what businesses they would like to see at West Plaza. Call Pat Malin at (630) 844-9223 for questions.
• “Poverty Inc.,” a 2014 documentary about the business of global charity, will be screened at a free dinner and discussion at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May St. in Aurora. Dinner reservations are requested at (630) 896-1033. Admission is free. From social entrepreneurship to foreign aid, the documentary examines the rise of charity as a multibillion dollar poverty industry.
• CASA Kane County will hold general information meetings for individuals, 21 or older, interested in becoming a court-appointed special advocate volunteer for abused and neglected children. It will be 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, at the CASA office in the historic Kane County courthouse, 100 S. Third St., fourth floor, Geneva. For questions, contact Debra McQuaid at (630) 444-3110 or debm@casakane county.org. Visit www.casa kane county.org.
• On Wednesday, Aug. 17, the Sugar Grove Public Library, 125 S. Municipal Drive, will offer a “Writer’s Night” at 6:30 p.m. This new forum is for adult writers to talk about writing strategies and share content for thoughtful critique and encouragement. Meet other writers to hone your craft in a casual environment. Visit www.sgpl.org or call (630) 466-4686.
• “Wednesdays at the Plaza” returns every Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Millennium Plaza, on Stolp Avenue in downtown Aurora. It will feature Town Band on Aug. 17; and Greg Boerner on Aug. 24. Visit downtownauroran.com.
• Aurora Farmers Market West is offered from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays, through Sept. 28, at West Plaza Shopping Center, 1901 W. Galena Blvd. Visit www.aurora-il.org.
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• Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave., offers “Genealogy File Organization” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18. Genealogy researcher Carole Magnuson demonstrates how to organize genealogy materials — library research, correspondence, family stories, documents, photos, downloads, and digital images — so that information can be found easily when needed. Magnuson also will suggest how to reduce paper and how to format research to use as a foundation for a family history. Register online at Batavia PublicLibrary.org or (630) 879-1393, ext. 200.
• St. Charles Park District wraps up its “Concerts in the Park” with Howard and the White Boys at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, at Lincoln Park, Main and Fifth streets, St. Charles. In the event of rain, it will be moved to the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St. Admission is free. Visit www.stcparks.org.
• Elburn Community Congregational United Church of Christ’s annual rummage sale will be Aug. 18-20 during Elburn Days. Lunch is available for purchase. There will be vendors on Friday and Saturday, with a music duo on Friday. Colonial Ice Cream also will be in the church parking lot, 100 E. Shannon St., on Friday serving their famous ice cream. There will be face painting, nail painting and temporary tattoos for the kids on Saturday. For information, visit www.elburn-ucc.org or call (630) 365-6544.
• The Holmstad, 700 W. Fabyan Parkway in Batavia, is hosting its new Summer Concert Series at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18. Ann Stewart and the Banjo Buddies Dixieland Band performs everything from Dixieland jazz to swing, blues, big band tunes, and novelty tunes from the 1920s through the 1950s. To register, visit www.TheHolmstad.org or call (877) 226-7310.
• Elderday Center offers a monthly caregiver support group from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, at Elderday Center, 328 W. Wilson St., Batavia. There is no registration necessary and all are welcome. For information, contact Mollie Blum at (630) 761-9750 or mollie.blum@elderdaycenter.org.
• The Geneva Classic Car Show will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays in August at the Kane County Courthouse parking lot, 100 S. Third St. Visit www.genevachamber.com.
