Local singer, songwriter and pianist Dina Bach will perform at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, in the Carnegie Community Room at St. Charles Public Library, 1 S. Sixth Ave. in St. Charles.
The event, which is part of the library’s Sunday Concert Series, is open to the public and free to attend.
Bach released her first full-length album, “Walk Away,” on Aug. 10. Her music has aired on WGN Radio, Radio One Chicago, NPR’s WNIJ and WLBC, library officials said.
Her musical influences range from Sara Bareilles and Norah Jones to Carole King and Frank Sinatra, and she has performed at many Chicago venues including House of Blues, Joe’s Bar, Elbo Room, SPACE Evanston and sang the national anthem before a Chicago Cubs game at Wrigley Field, event organizers said.
For more information, go to scpld.org or call 630-584-0076.
CASA Kane County holding volunteer open house
CASA Kane County will host a volunteer open house from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, at Village Squire, 480 S. Randall Road in South Elgin.
CASA Kane County is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization, dedicated to advocating for children who have experienced abuse or neglect and are subsequently placed in foster care, officials with the organization said. It recruits, trains and supervises volunteers who serve as a child’s voice throughout the duration of their case in juvenile court, according to CASA officials.
At the Thursday event, participants can explore volunteer opportunities with CASA, discover ways to contribute through donations and more.
For more information, email Sandie C. at sandiec@casakanecounty.org.
DuPage Care Center selling balloons for Valentine’s Day
The DuPage Care Center is holding its annual Valentine’s Day balloon fundraiser to help brighten the rooms and hallways of its residents.
Balloons are being sold for $5 through Feb. 13 to be delivered on Valentine’s Day, DuPage County officials said in a news release.
In the past, the community has purchased nearly 1,000 heart-shaped helium balloons to help decorate the center for Valentine’s Day, the release said.
“Every year, we hear incredible stories from the residents about how this event lifts their spirits,” Greg Schwarze, chairman of the county’s Human Services Committee, said in a statement. “It’s a wonderful way to let our friends at the Care Center know how much we appreciate and cherish them.”
Proceeds will benefit the resident recreation fund, which provides programs and activities to improve the residents’ quality of life, the release said.
Balloons can be purchased online at dpccfoundation.org. For more information, call Linda Gray at 630-784-4303 or email linda.gray@dupagecounty.gov.
