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player ready...Volunteers are being sought to help out during the 28th annual St. Charles Fine Art Show to be held May 23 and 24 in downtown St. Charles.
The free event showcases original juried work of over 110 local, national and international artists that specialize in many different mediums including ceramics, painting, sculpture, photography and more, event organizers said. All art exhibited at the event will be available for sale.
The St. Charles Business Alliance is looking for volunteers to help during the art show. All volunteers will receive a free T-shirt for helping out at the event. To view volunteer positions available and to sign up, go to www.stcharlesfineartshow.com/volunteer.
Kane Forest District offering free wood chips
The Forest Preserve District of Kane County is offering free wood chips to the public on Saturday, May 2.
Wood chips will be available for pick-up from 8 a.m. to noon at Burnidge Forest Preserve in Elgin and at Big Rock Forest Preserve in Big Rock.
Forest Preserve District staff will be on hand to help load wood chips with a tractor at both sites, officials said. Non-district machinery to load wood chips is not permitted, district officials said. Residents taking part in the offer should bring their own shovels and containers.
The public is welcome to take as many wood chips as they can haul away, while supplies last, district officials said in a press release.
The chips are from hardwood trees removed throughout Kane County because of storm damage or clearing efforts, officials said.
Burnidge Forest Preserve is at 14N035 Coombs Road in Elgin. Big Rock Forest Preserve is at 46W072 Jericho Road in Big Rock. Signs within both preserves will direct people to the pile location.
For more information, contact the Forest Preserve District of Kane County at 630-232-5980, go to www.kaneforest.com or find the district on social media by searching @forestpreserve.
Public invited to give input on Geneva plan
The city of Geneva has launched the planning process for the Geneva 2040 Comprehensive Plan, and the public is invited to be part of the conversation.
A comprehensive plan sets the community’s long-term vision for the future, according to a press release from the city of Geneva. The plan addresses key topics such as housing, transportation, economic development, land use and more.
Once complete, the plan will serve as a guiding document to help elected officials, city staff and the community make informed decisions for the next decade and beyond while also preserving the qualities that make Geneva unique, officials said in the press release.
The first opportunity for public input on the plan will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 7, at the Geneva High School cafeteria, 416 McKinley Ave.
The evening will start with a brief overview followed by small-group discussions where participants can share their perspectives on topics such as housing, economic development and sustainability, the release said.
For residents unable to attend, the city will offer additional opportunities for community feedback throughout the year, officials said.
The new comprehensive plan is anticipated to be adopted by the Genva City Council in early 2027. For more information about the planning process and upcoming events, go to https://www.geneva2040.com.
Kane Animal Control sets vaccine, microchip schedule
Kane County Animal Control will hold drive-thru rabies vaccination and microchip clinics from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, June 27, Aug. 8 and Oct. 10, and 4:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays, May 13 and Sept. 16, at its facility at 4060 Keslinger Road in Geneva.
The cost for a one-year rabies vaccine with tag is $30 for neutered pets and $55 for non-neutered pets, according to a news release. Kane residents age 65 and older receive discounted rates of $15 for neutered pets and $25 for non-neutered with valid ID. Microchips are available for $15.
All owners must disclose if their pet has bitten anyone within the past 10 days. An adult age 18 or older must be present to handle the animal. Pets requiring muzzles must arrive with one properly fitted, officials said.
For more information, call 630-232-3555.
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Animals in spotlight at library program
Participants can meet some of the animals under the care of Kane Area Rehabilitation and Education for Wildlife during a program at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 6, at the St. Charles Public Library, 1 S. Sixth Ave. in St. Charles.
Ambassadors from the organization will introduce participants to some of the small mammals they are taking care of and will talk about the group’s rehabilitation work that helps injured and orphaned wildlife heal and ultimately return to their natural habitats, a press release from the library said.
Kane Area Rehabilitation and Education for Wildlife is a nonprofit wildlife rescue organization based in St. Charles that has been serving the community since 1995, according to the release.
To register for the program, go to scpld.org or call 630-584-0076.