GOWNS FOR GOOD SALE AT THE HAIGHT JULY 16-18
Gowns for Good will hold a pop-up boutique formalwear and accessory sale Thursday through Saturday, July 16-18, at The Haight, 100 Symphony Way, Elgin.
The event will feature a wide variety of new and like-new wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses, eveningwear and accessories at discounted prices, according to a news release. Admission is free, but reservations for appointment times are required.
All dresses are discounted up to 80% off the manufacturer’s suggested retail price, with “each dress priced individually based on the designer, style, year, and condition,” the nonprofit’s website said. Every pop-up event has a rack of $99 bridal gowns.
On Thursday and Friday, sale hours are 3 to 7 p.m. The first hour Thursday will be set aside for first responders and healthcare workers. Saturday’s hours will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with all remaining gowns marked down an additional 50%.
To register, go to www.eventbrite.com/e/1991806964248.
CARPENTERSVILLE POLICE ISSUE FIREWORKS CITATIONS
Carpentersville police officers responded to 34 reported fireworks complaints and issued six citations for illegal use between July 2 and 5, according to Deputy Police Chief Greg Poulos.
The fine for each citation was $50.
In order to issue a fireworks-related citation, police have to be able to attribute possession or use to someone based on observation or other admissible evidence, Poulos said.
“Under Illinois law, enforcement action requires sufficient evidence to establish probable cause that a specific individual possessed, used or was otherwise responsible for the prohibited fireworks,” Poulos said in an email. “The mere presence of fireworks at a gathering or an officer’s arrival at a location where fireworks have been discharged does not, by itself, establish that a specific individual committed the violation.”
‘DARE TO DREAM JR.’ AT THE LODGE THIS WEEKEND
Schaumburg On Stage will present “Dare to Dream Jr.” at 7 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, July 15-18, at The Lodge Performing Arts Center, 48 Villa Court, Elgin.
According to the nonprofit theater troupe’s website, the hourlong musical revue tells the story of a group of workers on their first day on the job at a fictional Walt Disney studio as they discover the power of dreams. The production uses numbers made famous in Disney movies from over the decades.
Tickets are $17 and can be purchased by going to app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=345141, emailing [email protected] or calling 847-278-7185.
ANDERSON HUMANE ‘PAWS IN THE PARK’ WALKS
South Elgin-based Anderson Humane will hold “Paws in the Park” dog walks and training sessions from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, July 18, in Festival Park, 132 S. Grove Ave., Elgin, and 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, in Randall Oaks Park, 750 N. Randall Road, West Dundee.
The 1-mile walks allow dogs to get exercise and training while socializing with other animals, according to the Anderson Humane website. There is a limit of one handler per dog and the fee is $25 for each session.
To register, go to www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094BABAB28A0FFC07-50037755-paws#/.
HOPE ECHOES ON THE RIVER RIDE ON AUG. 30
Registration is underway for the Hope Echoes on the River Charity Bike Ride to benefit CASA Kane County being held Sunday, Aug. 30, beginning and ending at the Kane County Courthouse, 100 S. 3rd St., Geneva.
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A 65-mile route will start at 7 a.m., followed by a 35-mile route at 9 a.m. and a 10-mile route at 10:30 a.m., with all finishing at noon, according to a news release.
Participants will receive T-shirts and water bottles. There will be a post-race party featuring food trucks and vendors. Staff from Sammy’s Bikes will be on hand to help with minor repairs.
“This ride is about more than miles. It’s about making sure every child in foster care has someone by their side,” Jim Di Ciaula, CASA executive director, said in the release. “Each rider helps amplify a child’s voice and strengthen their path toward a safe, nurturing and permanent home.”
Registration fees through Friday, Aug. 28, are $125 for riders 18 and older, $50 for riders 13 to 17, and $20 for children ages 12 or younger.
Go to runsignup.com/Race/IL/Geneva/HopeEchoesOnTheRiverCharityBikeRide to register or donate.