Waubonsee Community College, in partnership with Ladder Up, will provide free tax preparation services at the college’s downtown Aurora campus at 18 S. River St. on Satudays beginning Jan. 25.
The service is only available to households earning up to $67,000 or individuals earning up to $35,000 annually.
Officials said the service will run from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays, Jan. 25 to April 12, on a walk-in basis only. The site will close when capacity is reached, officials said.
At these sessions, trained volunteer tax preparers will assist participants by preparing and electronically filing federal and state income tax returns at no cost, organizers said.
To check eligibility requirements and review the list of documents to bring, go to goladderup.org.
Ladder Up is dedicated to helping low-income households navigate the tax process, officials said.
Wine, Cheese and Trees fundraiser set
The Geneva Natural Resources Committee, Geneva Park District Foundation and Geneva Library Foundation will host the 14th annual Wine, Cheese and Trees fundraiser from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Geneva Public Library, 227 S. Seventh St. in Geneva.
Five wines and three craft beers will be accompanied with cheese, appetizers and desserts from local merchants and bakers at the fundraiser, according to a press release about the event.
The evening also will feature live music, a silent auction, raffles, a sushi demonstration, a “wine wall” and live auction, the release stated.
Wine, Cheese and Trees tickets can be purchased for $40 per person or four tickets for $120 at Geneva Wine Cellars and Tasting Room or the Uncommon Find, both located at 227 S. Third St. in Geneva, or online at https://www.simpletix.com/e/wine-cheese-and-trees-2025-tickets-182328.
The Natural Resources Committee has pledged to use the fundraiser money toward bolstering the city’s parkway tree canopy. To date, the committee has funded the planting of more than 600 trees around Geneva, according to the release.
The Park District Foundation will use event proceeds to purchase new trees throughout the district, continue supporting the district’s “Oaktober” planting program, install interpretive signage and incorporate renewable energy strategies in various parks, officials said.
The Library Foundation will dedicate funds to support programming and to enhance the library grounds with plantings, art and other educational features, according to the release.
For more information about Wine, Cheese and Trees, contact Natural Resources Committee Chair Jay Womack at 630-299-9945 or email him at jay.womack@gza.com. To learn more about the committee, go to the city’s website at www.geneva.il.us.
Blood drive planned at Plano Library
Plano Library will host a Versiti blood drive from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, in the lower level meeting room at the library, 15 W North St. in Plano.
To schedule an appointment, go to www.versiti.org/IL or call 800-786-4483.
Appointments are appreciated, but walk-ins will be welcome at the event, organizers said.
People with questions concerning eligibility to donate blood should call 630-723-2589, officials said.
Hospice and palliative care in spotlight
The St. Charles Public Library will host an informational program called “Hospice and Palliative Care for You or Your Loved One” at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, at the library, 1 S. Sixth Ave. in St. Charles.
During the event, Kristin Tosaw, an advanced practice nurse in palliative care, will explain the difference between palliative care and hospice.
Hospice care is a type of end-of-life care provided when a person is nearing the end of life, typically with a prognosis of six months or less to live, according to a press release about the event.
Palliative care, on the other hand, is focused on providing relief from the symptoms and suffering associated with serious illnesses, but it is not limited to the end of life, event organizers said.
To register for the program, go to scpld.org or call 630-584-0076.
