Sugar Grove library to host local author

Author Melanie Jane Nicolas will speak at the Sugar Grove library.

The Sugar Grove Public Library will host a presentation by Melanie Jane Nicolas, a local author, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 16. Nicolas will discuss her book, "Raising Wealthy Kids: Seven Steps for Creating the First Financially Responsible Generation." Admission is free. Seating is limited and registration is encouraged. Nicholas is the founder of Kids Wealth International Club and the Association of Proud Parents Educating About Riches. Gayle Deja-Schultz, a candidate for Sugar Grove village trustee, will host a free continental breakfast at 10 a.m. The library is located at 125 S. Municipal Drive, Sugar Grove. To register for the presentation, call Deja-Schultz at 815-603-0541.

Kane County sets no-refusal campaign for St. Patrick's weekend
The Kane County State's Attorney's Office will conduct a no-refusal effort during St. Patrick's Day weekend. During a no-refusal operation, police and prosecutors work together to speed-up the process required to secure a search warrant requiring a suspected drunk driver to submit to a blood or breath test. The effort is intended to deter impaired driving. A press release issued by the office did not name the police departments that will participate in the effort. The Kane County State's Attorney's Office began the campaign in 2008 and has conducted 12 no-refusal weekends. For more information, click here.

Gary and Mary Burge, center, conduct a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Elements Therapeutic Massage opens in Geneva
Gary and Mary Burge, owners of Elements Therapeutic Massage recently conducted a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking the grand opening of their business at 507 S. Third St., Geneva. Mayor Kevin Burns and members of the Geneva Chamber of Commerce attended the event. To learn more about Elements Therapeutic Massage, call 630-621-9734.

St. Charles East drill team finishes 2nd at state finals
Congratulations to the members of the St. Charles East High School Varsity Drill Team for their second-place finish March 3 at the Team Dance Illinois State Championships in Peoria. The team finished second in the Class 3A Lyrical Division and fourth in the Class 3A Open Dance Division. The varsity team is coached by Hannah Byington and Kristina McAndrew.

Performing arts school to host faculty concert
The Vero Voce School of Visual and Performing Arts will host a faculty concert at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 30 at the Vero Voce Black Box Theatre, 951 State Ave, Suite F, St. Charles.  The performance will feature a variety of styles and genres. The concert is open to the public. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased online. For more information about the event, call 630--965-0825.

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