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8NEWS BRIEFS LivingWell plans myeloma, brain tumor talks GENEVA – Advances in the treatment of multiple myeloma will be presented at LivingWell Cancer Resource Center, 442 Williamsburg Ave., Geneva, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, June 17, by Joseph Tariman of the Northwestern University myeloma program. Contact Marianne Cirone at 630262-1111 for information. Also, “From Bench to Bedside to Beam: New Research in the management of Brain Tumors” will be presented from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, at LivingWell, 442 Williamsburg Ave., Geneva. The presenter will be Vinai Gondi, associate director of research, CDH Proton Center, A ProCure Center and clinical assistant professor, University of Wisconsin Comprehensive Cancer Center. There is no cost. For information, call 630-262-1111 or email mcirone@livingwellcrc.org.
Astronomical Society plans Public Star Party GENEVA – The Fox Valley Astronomical Society will host a free Public Star Party at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at Peck Farm Park, 4038 Kaneville Road, Geneva. The evening will begin with a short presentation in the Orientation Barn, “Solar System Models.” Participants then will head outside to see the moon, Saturn, Venus, Mercury and the Whirlpool Galaxy through a members’ telescopes. Participants may bring their own telescopes. For information, including a map to Peck Farm Park, visit www.fvastro.org.
Teens to compete at Battle of the Bands GENEVA – Teen bands will compete at the Geneva Park District’s Battle of the Bands event, which starts at 4 p.m. Monday, June 17, at the Third Street main stage in downtown Geneva. Bands, made up of those 12 to 19 years old, will vie for a chance to move to a regional competition. The winning act also will perform at Swedish Days. Admission is free. Battle of the Bands is sponsored by Geneva Coalition for Youth and
Sound Sculptor Recording Studio. For information, call 630-2324542 or visit www.geneva parks.org.
Camp to teach kids the basics of karate GENEVA – A Karate Camp for youths ages 4 to 9 is set from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday to Thursday, June 18 to 20, at World Martial Arts Academy, 316 Anderson Blvd., Geneva. No previous experience in the martial arts in necessary, and all are welcome. Basics will be taught, and sparring will take place. There will be noncontact drills, obstacle courses, games and more. For information or to register, visit www.WorldMartialArts USA.com or call 630-402-0033.
Geneva Class of 1983 sets Swedish Days events GENEVA – The Geneva Class of 1983 has several events planned for the weekend of Swedish Days. An informal gathering will be at 7 p.m. Friday, June 21, at the American Legion, 22 S. Second St., Geneva, for all alumni. At 11 a.m. Saturday, June 22, there will be a tour of the high school at 416 McKinley Ave., Geneva. The class reunion will be at 7 p.m. June 22 at Urban Grille, 524 W. State St., Geneva. There will be a goodbye brunch from 9 to 11 a.m. Sunday, June 23, at Panera, 154 W. Wilson St., Batavia. For information, visit www. ghs30thclassreunion.com or call Matt Duplack at 630-879-2346.
Home sale advice offered at Design and Dine event GENEVA – Carlson’s Flooring and Seigle’s Cabinet Center will have a Design and Dine event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 20, at 728 W. State St., Geneva. Local real estate expert and managing broker Joyce Courtney, from The HomeCourt Real Estate, will give practical advice on how to update a home to sell it for top dollar within an optimal market time. Beth Hoffman, of Seigle’s Cabinet Center, and Lisa Nelson, of Carlson’s Floors, will provide
the best flooring, countertop and cabinetry choices to compliment a home. To celebrate Swedish Days in Geneva, Swedish appetizers and refreshments will be served. RSVP by Tuesday, June 18, by calling Carlson’s at 630-232-4964 or email customerservice@ carlsonsfloors.com. Learn about the event at www. carlsonsfloors.com.
Kiwanis Club to host soap box derby race GENEVA – The Kiwanis Club of Geneva will host its inaugural All American Soap Box Derby race in Geneva. Race will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 22, on Second Street between Fulton and Campbell streets. This race will feature the Stock division and will give boys and girls between the ages of 7 and 13 the opportunity to compete in an Official All American Soap Box Derby Race. Geneva’s winner will qualify for the national race, to be in July at Derby Downs in Akron, Ohio. In the coming months, interested participants can attend two types of workshops; an Informational workshop and a construction workshop/clinic. For information, contact Stan Iglehart at 630-841-8832 or email stanleyi@sbcglobal.net.
Zonta Club, SMUZI Juice Bar teaming up GENEVA – The Zonta Club of St. Charles-Geneva-Batavia and SMUZI Juice Bar in Geneva are teaming up for a promotion, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 23. Part of the proceeds of the day will help the Zonta Club as part of the SMUZI Pay it Forward program. Members of the Zonta Club will be at SMUZI, at 511 S. Third St., Geneva, throughout the day to tell patrons about the ways they work to advance the status of women locally and globally. For information, visit www. zontawest-sgb.org.
Geneva HomeGoods fundraising for cancer GENEVA – Geneva HomeGoods is raising money for the Dana-Far-
ber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund through Sunday, June 30. The store at 706 Commons Drive, Geneva, is one of 275 stores nationwide participating in the 12th Annual HomeGoods “Helps Families Fight Cancer” campaign benefiting the Jimmy Fund, which supports pediatric and adult cancer care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. Customers can participate by making a contribution at the register to Help Families Fight Cancer, with proceeds benefiting Dana-Farber. Customers also can buy a reusable shopping bag for 99 cents featuring artwork by Jimmy Fund Clinic pediatric patients. HomeGoods will contribute 50 cents for each bag bought to the Jimmy Fund. HomeGoods and its customers have raised more than $3.1 million for Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund, officials said.
Kane Co. Bar Foundation now accepting grants The Kane County Bar Foundation is accepting grants from nonprofit organizations seeking to meet the unfilled legal needs of local residents. Since 1996, the foundation has offered funds to encourage and reward cooperation and creativity to develop new and innovative programs and resources to better meet the legal needs of the community. This is a competitive process. Only one application will be accepted per agency per funding year. Applications are due no later than Monday, July 1, and they may be obtained on the Kane County Bar Association website (www. kanecountybar.org/kcbf-grants) or by emailing the foundation’s executive director, Jan Wade, director@kanecountybar.org. – Shaw Media
Clarification A headline that ran on Page 20 of the June 6 edition of The Republicans requires clarification. “Canvas and Cocktails” takes place in North Aurora.