Carpentersville police selling K9 program tees, sweatshirts
The Carpentersville Police Department is raising funds to support its K9 program and its new patrol dog, Bear, by selling T-shirts, sweatshirts and jackets.
Bear is a purebred German shepherd born in the Czech Republic. He has been trained in narcotics detection; tracking; area, building, article and cadaver searches; and suspect and handler protection, the police department said.
Clothing orders can be placed through Friday, Aug. 11, but will not be shipped until Friday, Sept. 1. Items are available in adult and children’s sizes and prices range from $19 to $46.
To place an order, go to k9bearcarpentersville.itemorder.com/shop/home
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Movies in the Park series returns to Elgin with ‘Lightyear’
Free Movies in the Park screenings resume in Elgin Friday night with a showing of Disney-Pixar’s “Lightyear” in Festival Park, 132 S. Grove Ave.
The schedule also includes:
“Mean Girls” — Saturday, July 22, outside the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way;
“Sing 2? — Friday, July 28, in Summerhill Park, 1375 Concord Drive;
“Luca” — Tuesday, Aug. 1, in Festival Park;
“Sonic the Hedgehog 2? — Friday, Aug. 4, at College Green Park, 1900 College Green Drive;
“Wakanda Forever” — Friday, Aug. 11, in Festival Park;
“Jurassic World” — Saturday, Aug. 12, outside the Hemmens.
All screenings start at dusk. Concession items will be sold. For more information, go to www.cityofelgin.org/specialevents.
Cocktails in the Park fundraiser set for Saturday in Batavia
The Batavia MainStreet group will host its annual Cocktails in the Park fundraiser from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 22, at Appleton Park in Batavia.
Cocktails in the Park is the largest fundraiser of the year for Batavia MainStreet, group officials said in a news release. The group works to advocate for the downtown business community.
Entry tickets for the event are $40 in advance and can be purchased at downtownbatavia.com through noon July 21. Tickets can also be purchased at the door the night of the event for $45. Tickets include small plates from downtown restaurants, a collectible whiskey glass while supplies last and live music.
Drink tickets are also available online or can be purchased at the event, and are $7 for one ticket or $60 for 10. Those attending can purchase a picnic table package that includes a reserved picnic table, six admission tickets, six drink tickets and a dedicated cocktail server for $350.
For more information, call the Batavia?MainStreet?office at 630-761-3528 or go to?[email protected].