Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of September.
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🏘️ Community
Nominations are open for the 2025 Elgin Image Awards—these honors recognize people, projects, and groups that positively impact the local community—and submissions must be made online by 5 p.m. Oct.
3; winners will be announced at a ceremony on Oct. 28 at The Centre of Elgin’s Grand Ballroom.
🎭 Culture
The Scandinavian Day Festival returns for its 45th year on Sunday, Sept 7 at Vasa Park in South Elgin and will feature traditional music, dance and food from Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland.
Family-friendly activities include an outdoor church service at 10:30 a.m. followed by crafts, face painting, story time and pony rides — with live performances and vendor booths until 5:30 p.m.
🎉 Elgin Events
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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.
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.
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.
Champions of Workforce Celebration
3-5 p.m. — Fabricators and Manufacturers Association, Int'l — Free entry — Celebrate the success of workforce development in Kane County with networking, panel discussions, and success stories.
Retrojet Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Rookies Sports Bar & Grill — Free entry — Enjoy great burgers and American fare while rocking out on the outdoor patio with Retrojet.
Childbirth and Newborn Care Express Class
8 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Advocate Sherman Hospital — Check website for fees — Comprehensive class covering labor, delivery, recovery, and newborn care.
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