Daily
Elgin
Friday, August 23rd, 2024
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Good morning, Elgin. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Fine Line Creative Arts Center and Forest Preserve District of Kane County are hosting the Great Orb Hunt again with increased participatory orbs and locations, aiming for community engagement in outdoor art discovery. Daily Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Elgin Community College is hosting a career open house and Touch-a-Truck event to showcase their emergency services programs. Daily Herald
- ➤ Central Unit District 301 schools in Elgin welcomed students back for their first day of the new academic year on August 21. Daily Herald
- ➤ Eight University of Illinois students, including Roshan Betkerur from Elgin, were awarded Fulbright grants for international study and research to build global relationships and solve challenges. Daily Herald
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Scandinavian Day Festival 2024
Celebrate the rich cultures of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden with live entertainment, activities for children, vendors, and traditional Scandinavian food.
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Elgin Genealogical Society Writers' Group
Experience a supportive environment for sharing and developing family stories and histories with fellow writers.
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Online or In-Person English Conversation Group
Intermediate participants practice English conversations to gain confidence and improve pronunciation under the guidance of a Literacy Connection tutor.
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Bookmobile Stop at South Elgin Branch
Experience the convenience of the Bookmobile at the South Elgin branch, where you can check out books, DVDs, and hotspots while the library undergoes construction.
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Elgin Men's Shed Gathering
Experience a welcoming environment where older men can connect, share skills, and work on meaningful projects while fostering friendships and community engagement.
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Creative Dot Art Project for Kids
Experience a hands-on art project where children can unleash their creativity using a paper dot in KidSpace at the Gail Borden Public Library.
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Gourmet Sandwich Pop-Up at Plank Road Tap Room
Experience a delightful gourmet sandwich pop-up in the scenic beer garden on a beautiful Saturday afternoon.
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Creative Dot Exploration
Experience a day of creativity and imagination by transforming paper dots into your artistic visions at the library.
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Creative Art Project with Paper Dots
Experience a day of creativity as kids use paper dots to create their own unique art projects in KidSpace at the library.
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Volunteens for Grades 6-8
Engage in community service by assisting the library with volunteer projects designed for students in grades 6-8.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If you want to remember something, write it down. If you want to understand something, explain it to someone else.
~ Richard Feynman
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