Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of August.
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🎭 Culture
Fox Valley Theatre Company is preparing to show 'Puffs'—a play that tells the story of a wizard school from the view of its overlooked students—at the SecondSpace Theatre at Elgin Community College.
Shows run Sept 5-7 and Sept 12-14 with a free sensory-friendly performance on Sept 11 at 7 p.m. and an ASL-interpreted show on Sept 12 at 7:30 p.m.
🏈 Sports
Commissioner Ceara Perry leads Gridiron Queens — a girls flag football league in Elgin that started play in spring and will launch its second season in fall.
The league plans to form a travel team next spring and will host a jamboree at Soldier Field on Saturday, August 23rd.
🎉 Elgin Events
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Open House at Charming Ranch Home
4-6 p.m. — 2366 Nantucket Ln, Elgin, IL — Free entry — Explore a beautifully maintained 3-bedroom ranch in the desirable Willow Bay neighborhood.
Animal Rescue Donation Drop
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Hoof Woof & Meow Animal Rescue Inc — Donations welcome — Bring pet food and sneakers to support local animal rescue needs.
Love On The Lawn Music Festival
2-6 p.m. — Festival Park — Free entry — Enjoy family fun with Grammy-winning DJs, local vendors, and a vibrant community atmosphere.
Breathing Techniques for Labor
6-8 p.m. — Advocate Sherman Hospital — Free entry — Learn effective breathing and relaxation techniques to enhance comfort during childbirth.
Childbirth and Newborn Care Series
6-9 p.m. — Advocate Sherman Hospital — Free entry — Comprehensive series covering all aspects of labor and newborn care for expectant parents.
Rotary of Elgin Presents Summer's Last Hurrah
10 a.m. - 8 p.m. — Panton Mill Park — Free entry — Celebrate the end of summer with family-friendly fun, crafts, and live entertainment.
Scandinavian Day Festival
10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. — Vasa Park — $12-15 — Celebrate Scandinavian culture with entertainment, food, and activities for the whole family.
Chip in for Hunger Golf Fundraiser
8-9 a.m. — Bowes Creek Country Club — Sponsorship available — A day of golf supporting local hunger relief efforts with great food and fellowship.
Summer Concert Series: Sunset Strip
6:30-8 p.m. — Panton Mill Park — Free admission — Enjoy live music outdoors every Wednesday evening in the heart of South Elgin.
Family Birthing Center Tour
5:15-6:15 p.m. — Advocate Sherman Hospital — Free entry — Explore the Family Birthing Center and learn about the services offered for expectant families.
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