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Exercise physiologist Debbie Friend will present “Laughter for the Health Of It,” a program on laughter exercises with gentle breathing techniques, will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, at the Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin.
The session will feature an overview and history of using laughter for health and will explore the mental, physical and emotional benefits of laughter, according to the library’s website. Participants will learn the importance of daily laughter and experience a 30- to 45-minute “Laughter for Health” practice.
The class is suitable for all ages and fitness levels. No special clothing or equipment is required.
To register, go to attend.gailborden.info/event/11676728.
Free tax preparation available at township senior center
Hanover Township and volunteers from AARP are offering free tax preparation assistance from Wednesday, Feb. 5, through Monday, April 7, at the Hanover Township Senior Center, 240 S. Route 59, Bartlett.
Appointments are required and scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis, according to a news release. Last year, 389 people took part in the program.
Participants are asked to pick up the necessary documentation prior to their appointment. All returns will be filed electronically, and printouts given to each participant for their records.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 630-483-5660.
Senior stroll at LeRoy Oakes preserve set for Thursday
The Forest Preserve District of Kane County will host a free senior stroll from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Feb. 6, from the Creek Bend Nature Center in the LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, 37W700 Dean St., St. Charles.
Seniors will join naturalists in exploring the preserve and learning about the natural and cultural history surrounding the land, according to a social media post. The session will include a walk followed by socializing in the nature center.
No registration is required. For more information, call 630-444-3190.
Hanover Township spring tutoring program starts Thursday
The Hanover Township spring semester tutoring program kicks off Thursday, Feb. 6, at Town Hall, 250 S. Route 59, Bartlett.
Certified teachers will provide weekly, one-hour tutoring sessions from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, according to the Hanover Township website. The program runs through May 1.
The small group sessions will offer assistance for all subject matters for students in grades 2 through 8. Students in grades 9 through 12 can register for math tutoring. The fee is $60 per student.
For more information or to register, call 630-483-5799 or go www.hanover-township.org.
‘Love is a Cabaret’ at Rakow Center Saturday, Feb. 8
Dundee Township Park District’s theater company will present the revue “Love is a Cabaret” at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at the Rakow Center, 665 Barrington Ave., Carpentersville.
The all-ages cabaret-style show will feature music, dance, humor and other entertainment, according to the park district’s website. Admission is $10 and includes dessert and soft drinks.
Tickets are available at the Rakow Center guest services desk. For more information, call 847-428-7131.
Carpentersville’s lead pipe removal project honored
Carpentersville’s program to remove and replace residential lead pipes is one of the projects across the state to receive a 2025 Engineering Excellence Award from the Illinois chapter of the American Council of Engineering Companies.
Carpentersville worked with Engineering Enterprises Inc. on the project, which removed 400 lead service lines in the village in just over three years, according to a social media post by the engineering firm. The village received $4 million through the Illinois EPA’s State Revolving Fund to pay for the project.
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The village will receive the award during a banquet Thursday, Feb. 26, at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare Chicago in Rosemont, according to the Illinois ACEC website.