Waubonsee Community College will host several free concerts in December.
The concerts will feature traditional holiday music and a variety of different musical styles and performing groups, according to a press release from Waubonsee.
The performances include the Electronic Music Ensemble from 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, at the Sugar Grove Campus, Von Ohlen Hall, Room 114; Jazz Combo and Chorale, from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at the Aurora Downtown Campus, held in conjunction with First Fridays and the popular Cocoa Crawl; General Student Recital, at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Sugar Grove Campus, Von Ohlen Hall, Room 114; Waubonsee Concert Band, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Sugar Grove Campus, Auditorium; and the Waubonsee Jazz Ensemble, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at the Sugar Grove Campus, Auditorium.
For more information, go to calendar.waubonsee.edu/humanities.
Winter hikes planned in Kane County
The Kane County Forest Preserve District’s “Winter Trek with a Naturalist” series invites participants 18 years old and older to explore different nature preserves each month.
Led by a district naturalist, the hikes will focus on covering significant ground, with occasional stops for interpretation and discussions about the ecology of each preserve, officials said.
Hikes are set for 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at Fabyan Forest Preserve, 1925 Batavia Ave. in Geneva; 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, at Les Arends Forest Preserve, 2S731 Route 31 in Batavia; and from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, at Schweitzer Woods Forest Preserve at 16N690 Sleepy Hollow Road in West Dundee.
Advance registration is required. To register, go to www.kaneforest.com/register, call 630-444-3190 or email programs@kaneforest.com.
For more information, go to www.kaneforest.com or find the district on social media by searching @forestpreserve.
Farnsworth House to offer holiday tours
From Friday, Nov. 29, through Sunday, Dec. 29, the Edith Farnsworth House Historic Site at 14520 River Road in Plano will be decorated for the holiday season and hosting holiday house tours, officials said.
Guided tours and grounds passes will be available for purchase from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Fridays through Sundays during that time. The Museum Store will be open during this period for holiday shopping.
For more information on events at the site and links for ticketing, go to
https://edithfarnsworthhouse.org/upcoming-events.
Geneva participating in Toys for Tots
The city of Geneva is participating in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys For Tots program.
The community is invited to drop off new, unwrapped gifts at two city of Geneva locations: The foyer of the City Hall Building Division, 109 James St.; and the vestibule at the Geneva Public Works Department, 1800 South St.
The last day to donate is Monday, Dec. 9, city officials said.
The American Public Works Association Fox Valley Branch, which Geneva is a member of, is partnering with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve’s popular donation program, officials said.
Free dinner at St. Charles church
St. Charles Episcopal Church will hold its monthly free spaghetti dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, at the church, 994 N. Fifth Ave. in St. Charles.
Guests may dine indoors and enjoy live music, or take meals home. Each meal includes salad, garlic bread, spaghetti, meatballs and a homemade dessert, church officials said.
Yarn art group to meet
A Kane County Forest Preserve District naturalist will lead a monthly circle of conversation over yarn art, district officials said.
Participants can bring their own knit, crochet or other yarn art project to work within a group of like-minded yarn enthusiasts, according to district officials.
Yarn crafters of all skill levels are welcome. All programs are from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Creek Bend Nature Center, 37W700 Dean St. in St. Charles. Programs are set for Saturdays, Dec. 14, Jan. 11 and Feb. 8.
These free programs are for all ages. Children under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Advance registration is required. To register, go to www.kaneforest.com/register, call 630-444-3190 or email programs@kaneforest.com.
For more information, go to www.kaneforest.com or find the district on social media by searching @forestpreserve.
