Briefs: Children's art show

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Artwork by St. Charles School District 303 students is on displaythrough July at the St. Charles Public Library, 1 S. Sixth Ave. TheImagination Student Art Show exhibit is on display throughout thelibrary and features pieces from all grade levels. A public openhouse to honor the artists is planned for 2 to 3 p.m. July 19. Call(630) 584-0076.
Register for Freedom Run
The Greater St. Charles Education Foundation will have its 2ndannual Great Western Freedom 4 competitive run at 8 a.m. Friday.The race starts at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve along Dean Street,just west of Randall Road, and follows the Great Western Trail.Advance registration can be done at www.signmeup.com or in personat Dick Pond Athletics, 303 N. Second St., for $20. On-siteregistration Friday is $25. A $2 discount is offered to members ofthe Chicago Area Runners Association and the Fox River TrailRunners. Proceeds benefit programs at St. Charles School District303. For more information, go to www.stceducation.com .
Reception for Carlson
A reception for outgoing Kane County Board member Jan Carlson isplanned for July 8, following the board's 9:45 a.m. meeting at thecounty government center, 719 S. Batavia Ave., Geneva. Carlson, ofElburn, served on the county board for 11 years before losing hisseat in the Feb. 5 election to Drew Frasz of LaFox.
Kids golf tournament
The 2008 St. Charles Little Guys and Gals Golf Tournament isscheduled July 15 and 16 at Pottawatomie Park, 8 North Ave. Thecompetition, sponsored by Klinkey Heating and Sheet Metal, is opento children 11 and younger who have a St. Charles mailing address,live in the St. Charles Park District or have a season park pass.The deadline to register is 8 p.m. July 12. The entry fee is $24.Call (630) 584-8356.
Green Market aid
The Geneva Green Market, a market featuring locally grown andminimally processed produce, is seeking volunteers to help one daya week through the end of October. Responsibilities will vary fromhanding out fliers to manning the Geneva Green Market booth todirecting visitors to the vendors. Contact Karen Stark atkarcryo@mac.com. The group's Web site is www.genevagreenmarket.org .