Valley briefs

Internet safety seminar

MONTGOMERY — The Village of Montgomery presents a free seminar at 10 a.m. July 12 at the Village Hall, 200 N. River St. Keith Wheeler, owner of Responsive Network Services in Oswego, will provide information on how to use Facebook safely so that your personal information is protected. He will also discuss guidelines and tips to avoid viruses or scams while browsing the Internet or using email. There is no charge and the event is handicapped accessible. 630-896-8080, Ext. 1227.

French Market

SUGAR GROVE — The 2011 Sugar Grove French Market is open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 15 in the Municipal Building Parking Lot, 10 Municipal Drive.

Small Pet, Cat Show

KANE COUNTY — The 4-H small pets and cat shows begins at 5 p.m. July 12 at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles. During the project judging, 4-H members bring their completed small pets and cat projects to the fairgrounds for judging. If you are interested in small pets or cats, feel free to attend the shows. If you are interested in learning more about 4-H or the small pets or cat show, contact University of Illinois Extension in Kane County, 535 S. Randall Road, St. Charles; www.extension.uiuc.edu/kane or 630-584-6166.

Oswego board accepting applications

OSWEGO — The Building and Zoning Board of Appeals is currently accepting applications from Oswego residents from various trades. If you have experience as a registered design professional in electrical, architectural, plumbing, mechanical, fire protection and/or structural engineering, contact the village for an application or visit the village's website at www.oswegoil.org.

The Building and Zoning Board of Appeals meets as needed or annually. Applicants are appointed by the village president with concurrence by the Oswego Village Board and serve three-year terms. Contact Patty Lariviere in the village's Building and Zoning Department, 630-554-3618.