East Dundee Toys for Tots collection runs until Dec. 5
The village of East Dundee is collecting new, unwrapped toys for the Toys for Tots programs now through Tuesday, Dec. 5.
Donations may be left in collection boxes at village hall, 120 Barrington Ave.; police department at 115 E. Third St.; and The Depot at 319 N. River St., according to the village newsletter.
Toys are being sought for age groups ranging from infant to 14. There is a greater need for toys for children 18 months and younger and for 11 to 14 years olds. It’s requested that stuffed animals not be donated.
For more information, go www.toysfortots.org/support-us.
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Historical society hosting talk on local historic sites
The Dundee Township Historical Society will host a free to attend talk about some of the area’s historic sites from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5 at its building, 426 Highland Ave., West Dundee.
Buildings that will be discussed include the Delos Dunton House in Carpentersville, the Beau House in East Dundee, the Hunt Building in West Dundee, the Moses Thompson house in Sleepy Hollow and the Farrell Stone Cottage in unincorporated Dundee Township, according to the East Dundee village newsletter.
For more information, call 847-428-6996 or see dundeetownshiphistorical.org/historical-sites.
Tickets on sale for Elgin Master Chorale season opener
Tickets are on sale for the first concert of the Elgin Master Chorale’s 77th season, scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, in the Blizzard Theatre at Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Drive.
The concert will feature performances of works from Beethoven and pianist Margaret Bond, among others, according to a news release. It will also feature members of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra.
Tickets cost $31 for adults and $26 for seniors and students. To purchase tickets, call 847-622-0300 or go to eccartscenter.org.
For more information about the Elgin Master Chorale, go to elginmasterchorale.org.
Hanover Thanksgiving meal boxes to be distributed
Registration is underway to receive Thanksgiving meal boxes being distributed to Hanover Township residents.
The meal boxes will be given out from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 15 -17 and Nov. 20 and 22 at the Hanover Township Astor Avenue Community Center, 7431 Astor Ave., Hanover Park, according to a news release.
Meal boxes are limited to one per household and registration is required.
To register, call the Hanover Township Department of Human Services, 630-540-9085, or visit the community center.