Oct. 12 deadline for Elgin library ofrenda photos
Digital photos of departed loved ones can be submitted to Elgin’s Gail Borden Public Library to be displayed on its ofrenda, a traditional Mexican altar sent up as part of Day of the Dead celebrations to honor the deceased.
Photos must be sent by Thursday, Oct. 12, via email to [email protected] or by text to 847-857-7740, the library’s website said. Those who submit photos must include their name, phone number and the name of the person in the photo.
A grand opening for the exhibit will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26. It will be on display at the 270 N. Grove Ave. library from Oct. 26 through Nov. 9.
For more information, call 847-742-241 or go to www.gailborden.info.
Children’s Theatre of Elgin receives grant from ComEd
Children’s Theatre of Elgin was one of 17 nonprofit organizations to receive a grant of up to $25,000 from the ComEd Powering the Arts Program.
The grant to to the Elgin theater will be used to present sensory-friendly performances, which are uncommon in traditional theater experiences, according to a news release from ComEd.
The nonprofit is an organization in-residence at the Elgin Community College Arts Center.
For more information about Children’s Theatre of Elgin, see cteelgin.com.
ECC emergency services center to hold open house
Elgin Community College will be holding an open house from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, at its Center for Emergency Services 815 E. Plank Road, Burlington.
The open house begins with an informational session from 9 to 10 a.m. for those interested in learning more about a career as a first responder, a news release said. Attendees for this session must RSVP to elgin.edu/ces to ensure enough seats and materials are available.
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From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the public can view public safety vehicles and watch equipment demonstrations. A LifeNet helicopter will land at noon, weather permitting, and will be open for tours.
For more information, see elgin.edu/ces.
Photojournalist to discuss book at St. Charles library
Author and former photojournalist Kathleen Geraghty will discuss her book, “Thanks to Her: Finding Power and Inspiration in Your Family Photos,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, at the St. Charles Public Library.
Geraghty also will tell the story of a multifaceted research project that began with a garage sale, according to library officials.
A Chicago native, Geraghty studied photojournalism at Northern Illinois University and the University of Missouri-Columbia. She has worked as a photojournalist for newspapers in New Jersey, Missouri, Michigan, North Dakota and Illinois, and has spent the last four years researching women’s history and vintage photography.
To register for the program, go to the library’s website at scpld.org or call 630-584-0076, Ext. 1.
NYU selects CASA Kane County for Capstone initiative
CASA Kane County has been chosen by New York Univeristy’s Wagner Graduate School of Education to lead a year-long project focused on the recruitment, retention and experiences of volunteers.
A group of NYU Wagner students engaged in the nonprofit sector and pursuing master’s degrees in public administration and/or nonprofit leadership will help CASA develop a strategy, messaging and an action plan to drive volunteer retention, experience and growth, according to a news release.
CASA Kane County is a nonprofit volunteer organization that advocates for the best interests of children in abuse and neglect cases within the juvenile court system.
For more information, go to casakanecounty.org or wagner.nyu.edu/education/capstone.