Four more alebrijes added to Gail Borden collection
Four new alebrijes added to the Alebrijes exhibit at the Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin.
Osito Emilia (bear), El Kokoro (crocodile), Tochtli (rabbit) and Gigi (bear) have joined the 20 colorful alebrijes already on display, a news release said. The exhibit will be at the main library through Jan. 7.
“Alebrijes” stem from Mexican folklore, embodying characteristics from a variety of animals to create fantastical creatures.
Several programs are being held in conjunction with the exhibit, including a one in which artist Cristina Colunga will teach children how to paint and decorate an alebrije on a T-shirt. The program is set for 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12. Materials other than the shirts will be provided and it will be presented in English and Spanish, a release said.
For more information on the exhibit or accompanying programs, go to gailborden.info/alebrijes.
Virtual version of Bluff City Cemetery Walk available
The Elgin History Museum’s video version of the recent 36th annual Bluff City Cemetery Walk can now be viewed on its YouTube channel.
The video was filmed one week before the Sept. 23-24 event, according to a news release. During the walk, actors portray some of the people who are buried in the cemetery and provide first-person accounts of their lives.
Tickets for the virtual viewing can be purchased for $10. The buyer is sent a private link to view the video, which is good for a month from the date of purchase.
For more information, call 847-742-4248 or email [email protected].
Health department surveying residents about needs
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The Kane County Health Department is conducting an online survey to identify the health care needs of the community’s residents and organizations.
The survey is available online in English and Spanish at www.kanehealth.com/Pages/CHA2023.aspx.
Survey responses will be used to improve public health and wellness initiatives and to put together a health improvement plan, a news release said.
For assistance in other languages, email [email protected].
Elgin funeral home cancels trunk-or-treat event
Symonds-Madison Funeral Home in downtown Elgin has canceled the trunk-or-treat event scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 14, due to a lack of interest, according to a Facebook post.
Instead, the funeral home encouraged people to attend a similar trunk-or-treat event being held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 21, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and School, 195 Nesler Road, Elgin.
For information on getting a refund for the funeral home’s event, email [email protected] or call 224-699-9789. For information on the Good Shepherd event, call 847-741-7788.