East Dundee to debut village’s first wine walk Saturday
East Dundee and Eastside Cafe Coffee & Wine Bar are partnering on the village’s first wine walk to be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26.
Wine will be available at 18 different stops, with the walk starting at The Depot, 319 N River St., according to a website for the event. Participants will receive a complimentary wine glass as well as a gift bag.
Tickets are sold out. Because of the large number of participants, start times are spread out, organizers said. All wine must be consumed in the store or business, and the event is not open to anyone under the age of 21.
For more information, email [email protected].
Family Fishing Day Saturday at West Dundee’s Aldis Park
The Dundee Township Park District will be holding a Family Fishing Day from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 26, at Aldis Park, located at the east end of Maiden Lane along the Fox River in West Dundee.
Participants can bring their own fishing gear or use the equipment provided by the park district. Each child taking part will receive a small tackle box filled with bobbers, lures and other items.
There will also giveaways, prizes, crafts and games, according to the event website.
Registration is $5 per family for a 30-minute fishing time and must be completed by noon Friday, Aug. 25. Fishing licenses are required for anyone 16 or older.
For more information, go to www.dtpd.org/calendar/events/fishing-day.
Elgin Public Museum unveiling ‘Endangered Illinois’ exhibit
The Elgin Public Museum’s new “Endangered Illinois” exhibit will open to the public Saturday, Aug. 26.
The exhibit features a mural painted by local artist, Heather Dorsch, as well as drawings of and information about endangered species native to Illinois provided by area grade school students and their caregivers, according to museum staff.
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The museum, located at 225 Grand Blvd. in Lords Park, is open from noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
For more information, email [email protected] or call 847-741-6655.
Izaak Walton League hosting ice cream social in Elgin
The Elgin chapter of the Izaak Walton League’s annual ice cream social will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, at the Hanover Township Izaak Walton Center & Reserve, 899 Jay St., Elgin.
Tickets cost $2 and can be purchased at the event to receive a slice of pie or cake and ice cream, a league social media post said.
Prizes will be raffled and Anderson Humane Society will have dogs available that are ready for adoption or fostering.
For more information, call 847-867-9393.