Nancy Kimball house open Wednesday afternoons in July
The Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House in Elgin will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Wednesday in July.
In addition to learning about the historic home at 302 W. Chicago St., visitors will have a chance to view “Erasing Borders/Borrando Fronteras,” an art exhibit celebrating the Hispanic experience.
There is no admission fee. For more information, call 847-742-4248 or email [email protected].
Kids can play free pickleball, kickball Thursday at Meier Park
Elgin Parks and Recreation Department will be holding a free pickleball and kickball play day for children ages 5 to 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, July 17, at Meier Park, 3770 Gansett Parkway.
Equipment to play the games will be provided, according to a social media post. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Attendees are encouraged to wear athletic shoes and to bring filled water bottles.
For more information, call 847-531-7000 or email [email protected].
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Illinois Brass Band to perform at Gail Borden Public Library
The Illinois Brass Band will present a free concert at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 17, on the outdoor stage at the Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin.
A selection of summer music, including pop, jazz, classical, film, Broadway, patriotic and Americana tunes, will be performed. Attendees are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner and a blanket or chairs to watch the show, according to a news release.
Roll N’ Donuts Café will have snacks available for purchase. Culver’s restaurant in Elgin will be giving away a limited number of free custard cups, available on a first-come, first-served basis, the release said.
For more information, call 847-429-4597.
U-46 conducting job hiring event Friday and Saturday
School District U-46 is holding a hiring event to fill vacant positions from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 18, at the Family Welcome Center, 1019 E. Chicago St., Elgin.
Same-day interviews will be held, according to a post on the U-46 website. Registration is required to attend and is limited to one per person. Walk-ins are not guaranteed an interview.
A list of job openings, which includes administrative and teaching as well as food service, transporation, operations and other positions, can be found at info.u-46.org/SummerHiringEvent, which is also where applicants register for interviews.
Performer Phil Brakefield featured at museum fundraiser
The Elgin Public Museum is holding a midsummer fundraiser from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 18, featuring writer/performer Phil Brakefield.
Brakefield, author of “The Philly Kid Chronicles: Life, Dogs and Rock & Roll,” will sing, lead singalongs and tell stories of his days in the 1960s and ’70s as a concert promoter, a social media post said.
Admission is $10 for museum members and $15 for nonmembers. Light refreshments will be served. The museum is located at 225 Grand Blvd. in Lords Park.
For tickets, go to elgin-public-museum.square.site.