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Saturday, October 12th, 2024

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Good morning, Elgin. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of October.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Edward Schock Centre of Elgin will be temporarily closed on Oct. 14 from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. for essential water line repairs, affecting various programs but will offer an outdoor fitness class as an alternative.  City of Elgin
  • Elgin's Lords Park Zoo to receive four new deer from a USDA-certified farm in Illinois, enhancing visitor experience and education.  Daily Herald
  • CASA Kane County, advocating for children in foster care, reached a historic milestone by serving 663 children in 2023 and is now seeking 50 new volunteers to address the growing need.  Daily Herald

CULTURE NEWS

  • Bruce Cameron founded the Vintage Swing Band in Elgin, uniting musicians to revive 1930s to '50s jazz classics, culminating in a significant performance at Chicago's Navy Pier to raise funds for the Children of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund.  Daily Herald

SPORTS NEWS

  • South Elgin secured a 48-25 victory over Bartlett in an Upstate Eight West Division game by efficiently converting two fourth-quarter turnovers into touchdowns.  Daily Herald

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • El Mago Bilingual Magic Show

    Experience a captivating bilingual magic show featuring El Mago, designed to entertain audiences of all ages.

    Mon, 10/14/24

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  • Volunteens Program for Grades 6-8

    Engage with library projects and community service through this volunteer program tailored for middle school students.

    Tue, 10/15/24

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  • Free Orthopedic Clinic for Children by Elgin Elks

    Experience a valuable opportunity for children's orthopedic assessments provided by the Elgin Elks Lodge in collaboration with the Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation.

    Wed, 10/16/24

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  • Community Piano Performance

    Experience a delightful piano performance in the lobby, featuring talented volunteer community members.

    Thu, 10/17/24

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  • Diva Montell Solo Performance at Moretti's Elgin

    Experience an engaging evening of live music featuring the talented Chicago area vocalist, Diva Montell, at Moretti's Elgin.

    Fri, 10/18/24

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  • Comic Book Mania - Superhero Storytime

    Experience an exciting Superhero Storytime followed by a Meet & Greet with Batgirl, perfect for families and comic enthusiasts.

    Sat, 10/19/24

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  • Stone-A-Palooza: A Gem and Jewelry Event

    Experience a one-day opportunity to explore and purchase cabochons and faceted gemstones from The Gem Shop at Fine Line Creative Arts Center.

    Wed, 10/23/24

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  • Community Piano Performance

    Experience a delightful piano performance by volunteer community members in the lobby of the Gail Borden Public Library.

    Thu, 10/24/24

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  • St. Sophia Greek Food Festival

    Experience a delightful array of authentic Greek cuisine including gyros, spanakopita, and baklava, alongside various food and drink vendors.

    Fri, 10/25/24

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  • Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Hemmens Cultural Center

    Experience the beloved musical reimagining the Biblical story of Joseph, filled with colorful characters and captivating music, performed by the Christian Youth Theater.

    Sat, 10/26/24

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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