Kane chamber holding Restaurant Rally Challenge
The Carpentersville-based Northern Kane County Chamber of Commerce is currently holding a Restaurant Rally Challenge.
Those taking part must complete four steps: visit local restaurants in northern Kane County; check in online or post to social media about where they are dining with the hashtag #2024restaurantchallege; vote for the best wings, Mexican food, pasta, pizza or pub food; and enter a drawing for gift certificates to local restaurants.
The goal is to “support our local eateries and discover the hidden gems together,” according to the chamber’s website.
For more information, go to www.nkcchamber.com or call 847-426-8565.
Nearly 500 pianists to participate in ‘American Grands’
Close to 500 local performers are expected to take part in the “American Grands” piano celebration Saturday, Jan. 20, at the Elgin Community College Arts Center, Building H, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin.
The 4 and 7 p.m. shows will feature 12 grand pianos under the direction of conductor Colin Holman and musical director Stephanie Spolum, according to the event’s webpage.
Tickets are $26 for adults and $16 for ages 12 or younger. For tickets and more information, go to eccartscenter.org/events/american-grands.
Elgin library hosting free Sunday afternoon concerts
Free concerts will be held at 2 p.m. Jan. 21 and Feb. 25 at the Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin.
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The Silver Rose Duo is to present flute and guitar music on Jan. 21. Concert pianist Lindsay Garritson performs Feb. 25.
To register to attend, go to gailborden.info/register, call 847-429-4597 or visit the library.
South Elgin giving away pancakes and ice cream Feb. 3
South Elgin will be giving away free pancakes and ice cream for breakfast on National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day, Saturday, Feb. 3.
The pancakes and ice cream will be given away to the first 100 participants at a drive-thru set up from 9 to 11 a.m. at Panton Mill Park, 9 N. Water St., according to a post on the village’s Facebook page.
For more information, call 847-742-5780.
Charity event set at Pollyanna Brewing in St. Charles
Pollyanna Brewing and Distilling in St. Charles is hosting the “Beer, Charity and Music” event at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, to raise awareness and contributions for the Tri City Health Partnership.
Located in St. Charles, Tri City Health Partnership has provided medical care to residents of central Kane County since 2001. It’s an active member of the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics and the Illinois Association of Free and Charitable Clinics, event organizers said.
During the event, 10% of sales proceeds and $5 of the $10 cover charge will go to the nonprofit. The event also include raffles and live music by Localvores from 8:30 to 11 p.m.
In addition, Pollyanna will be serving a signature cocktail for the evening with proceeds going to Tri City Health Partnership.
For more information, go to facebook.com/pollyannabrewingstcharles.