Carpentersville woman honored as volunteer of year
Lludi Coria has been named the village of Carpentersville’s Volunteer of the Year.
Coria was cited for “consistently demonstrating a strong commitment to making a difference in the lives of others,” a village announcement said. “Her passion for helping others is evident in her tireless efforts to support local organizations and initiatives.”
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Coria, a Carpentersville native and Dundee-Crown High School graduate, has been actively involved in the Boys & Girls Club of Dundee Township for seven years and a member of the Carpentersville Rotary Club for four, the announcement said.
“One of her most notable contributions to Carpentersville is her five-year involvement in Operation Warm,” officials said. “This heartwarming initiative provides winter coats to children in need, ensuring they stay warm during the harsh winter months.”
West Dundee, chamber hosting Halloween party
The village of West Dundee and the Northern Kane County Chamber of Commerce will hold a Halloween party from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, in West Dundee’s Grafelman Park, 112 N. 5th St.
The free event will include a costume contest, pumpkin decorating, trunk-or-treating, children’s activities, and food and beverages, a social media post said.
Donations of canned goods and nonperishable food items will be collected for the FISH Food Pantry in Carpentersville.
For more information, call 847-426-8565 or email [email protected].
Youth fair being held Oct. 28 by state Rep. Moeller
State Rep. Anna Moeller’s first Youth Fair, bringing together local vendors and organizations to help connect youth with resources and support, will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin.
Volunteer opportunities, after-school programs, health and wellness resources, career guidance and other information will be available from vendors that will include the Boys and Girls Club of South Elgin, YMCA, Family Service Associates and the Elgin Explorers Program, a news release said.
The free fair at the 270 N. Grove Ave. library is open to the public. Four passes to a Chicago museum will be the prize in a free raffle.
“We know these organizations provide great opportunities for our youth to grow and succeed, and this is an excellent way to invite local youth out to learn more about these opportunities,” Moeller said in the release.
For more information, call 847-841-7130 or email [email protected].
‘Haunted’ car show planned by Dundee historical group
The Dundee Township Historical Society’s “historically haunted” car show is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, outside the society’s location at 426 Highland Ave. in West Dundee.
Prizes will be awarded at 2 p.m. for best car by the decade, spookiest car, best in show and best Halloween costume, according to the society’s website. The first 50 cars that enter will receive dash plaques.
The free show is a fundraiser for the society. Entry fee is $20 per vehicle.
For more information, call Humberto Garcia at 847-800-5124.
Pace holding budget hearings in Geneva and online
Pace will hold in-person and virtual public hearings on its proposed 2024 operating budget, its 2025-26 two-year financial plan and its 2024-28 five-year capital program.
According to Pace, its proposed budget is balanced with no fare increases or service reductions for suburban service or regional paratransist. In 2024, Pace proposes to offer free fares on the fixed-route bus system to ADA-certified customers with a valid paratransit ID card.
The budget also includes resources to improve frequency and add trips where there is a demand and also provide continued support for its dial-a-ride partners, a news release said.
Pace staff will present a summary of its public hearings feedback to its board in November and adopt the budget before submitting it to the Regional Transportation Authority for approval.
Upcoming budget hearings will be held virtually at noon Monday, Oct. 23, and Wednesday, Oct. 25, and in-person from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23, in the Kane County Government Center, 719 S. Batavia Ave., Geneva.
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For more information, go to www.pacebus.com/budget-hearings-2024.
Kane County to present info on naturalist program
The Forest Preserve District of Kane County will hold a free information session on its certified naturalist program from 7 to 8 p.m. Nov. 9, at Hickory Knolls Discovery Center, 3795 Campton Hills Road in St. Charles.
No registration is required for the information session.
During the session, participants will learn about how to get involved in the program, including schedule, costs and benefits, district officials said. Participants complete six core classes, four field trips and 30 hours of advanced course work or volunteer work to earn the initial certified naturalist certification.
The program’s mission is to promote awareness and citizen stewardship of Kane County natural resources through education and community service, officials said. It’s a cooperative effort of the Forest Preserve District of Kane County and the St. Charles and Geneva park districts.
For more information, call 630-444-3190 or email [email protected].