Briefs: Veterans Day concert at St. Charles North
The concert is a tribute to honor those who have served in the United States armed forces. Veterans are invited to attend, with the music being the gift and the thank you to those who have served. The St. Charles North Wind Ensemble, Wind Symphony and the Varsity Band will play a variety of inspirational pieces as a tribute to the veterans.
The concert is free and open to the public, but tickets are limited. To register, visit http://veteranscelebration.eventbrite.com/ or call 630-445-1704.
The city is conducting a Community Wide Transit Survey asking residents' opinions on the use of a shuttle bus circulator in the future.
"I hope people in St. Charles will take advantage of this opportunity to shape the future of our community's transportation systems," said Beth Mund, Community and Public Affairs Division Manager. "Their answers will help city officials determine the expectations of its citizenry and set an appropriate course."
Participants have the opportunity to win a gift certificate raffle to a St. Charles restaurant, by sharing their e-mail address at the end of the survey.
To complete the survey, visit the city's web site at http://www.stcharlesil.gov . Responses will be confidential. Survey ends Nov. 20.
Those wishing a paper version of the survey should contact Kristi Dobbs at 630-443-3678 or via e-mail at kdobbs@stcharlesil.gov .
Survey results will be posted to the city's website and presented to the City Council in the first quarter of 2010.
Spectators are welcome to watch many breeds of dogs competing at the three main levels of obedience and three levels of rally. Admission to the event is free. Food will be available. Information about Fox Valley Dog Training Club and the trial can be found at the club's Web site http://fvdtc.org/   
The church is located at 2900 Main St., near the intersection of Route 64 and Kirk Road, St Charles.
A free will offering is being accepted and will support Lazarus House and area food pantries.
Association for Individual Development, Lazarus House and Aurora Public Action to Deliver Shelter (Hesed House) are all accepting applications. If a rental unit is not immediately available for a qualifying households, their name may be placed on a wait list.
To qualify for the program, households must fall within extremely or severely low income limits as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. These annual income limits range from $15,840 for a household of one person to $29,850 for a household of eight. Households must have a stable income to pay a portion of the rent, satisfactorily complete the application process and abide by lease rules and riders. Other conditions apply. Details are at www.lazarushouseonline.com, www.hesedhouse.org and www.the-association.org.
Receive an application by calling 847-931-6283 (northern Kane County), 630-587-5872 (central Kane County), 847 931-6283 (southern Kane County) or 630-897-2165, Ext. 259 (Hesed House).
The Norris Gallery is open to for public viewing, Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission and parking are free.
The event is linked to Moms In Touch International celebrating 25 years of encouraging moms to pray for children and schools. The St. Charles church will be one of the host sites, showing a recording of a live event from the 3,500-seat Rock Church in San Diego on Oct. 10.
For more information, visit www.MomsInTouch.org .
New Beginnings is a non-profit organization that provides care for thousands of animals every year through their sheltering program, low cost spay/neuter and vaccine programs. For more information, call 708-374-0035.
The Senior Expo features products and services, seminars and health screenings designed specifically for seniors, doughnuts and door prizes. Live entertainment at noon. Admission is $2 at the door; free admission coupons at www.activeseniorexpo.net . Contact Silver Star Expositions at 630-620-6347 or active seniorexpo@hotmail.com.
