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Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Elgin. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Elgin Chapter of the Izaak Walton League donated $100,000 to the Gail Borden Foundation to renovate the children’s area at the library into a park style space near the winding river and picnic areas — the donation supports efforts that date back to the club’s role in creating the Walton Islands. The chapter continues to host programs and meetings at the local Izaak Walton Center. Daily Herald
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Hemmens Cultural Center is starting its 2025-26 season with a mix of puppetry, music and comedy that will offer something for everyone. It opens Sept. 19 with 'Juana and the Missing Mayan Book'—a family adventure by Rocio Cabrera, and more shows will follow through May. City of Elgin
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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.
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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.
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Breathing Techniques for Labor
6-8 p.m. — Advocate Sherman Hospital — Free entry — Learn effective breathing and relaxation techniques to enhance comfort during childbirth.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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The Tempest by Elgin Theatre Company
2 p.m. — Elgin Art Showcase — General admission — Experience a magical blend of comedy and fantasy in Shakespeare’s final masterpiece.
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