SPRING HILL MALL LAND REDEVELOPMENT MEETINGS
Community meetings to discuss concepts for redeveloping the former Spring Hill Mall property will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 30, and Monday, Aug. 31, on the second floor of Emmett’s Brewing Co., 128 W. Main St., West Dundee.
The village-sponsored sessions will feature a presentation of concepts put together by consultants Houseal Lavigne Associates, according to a village social media post.
Village board members, staff, appointed officials and community members will take part in a roundtable discussion about the future of the mall site. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions, comment and share feedback.
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Two visions for the property, one for an “urban village” and the other for “mixed-use boulevard,” are under consideration.
For more information, call 847-551-3800.
FOOD FOR GREATER ELGIN HOLDING OPEN HOUSE
Food for Greater Elgin will host an open house in appreciation of its supporters from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, July 31, at its warehouse facility, 1553 Commerce Drive, Elgin.
The open house is part of the nonprofit’s celebration of its 15th anniversary, according to the nonprofit’s website. The afternoon will feature free building tours, refreshments and a chance to meet organization staff and volunteers.
For more information, call 224-242-3373 or email Erin Cady at [email protected].
SOUTH ELGIN RECYCLING EVENT SET FOR AUG. 1
South Elgin will host a Kane County Recycling popup event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 1, at the South Elgin Public Services Building, 1000 Bowes Road.
Electronics, books, paper, textiles, clothing, shoes, batteries and other items will be accepted, according to the Kane County Recycles website. A $25 to $35 fee will be charged for computer monitors and TVs.
For a list of batteries that will be accepted, go to kanecountyil.gov/Recycling/Pages/batteries.aspx. For more information, call 630-208-3841 or email [email protected].
BACKPACK GIVEAWAY AT ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Elgin Community College’s annual Project Backpack giveaway fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at the ECC Building J Events Center, 1700 Spartan Drive.
Backpacks, school supplies and other items will be distributed to students enrolled in districts U-46, D300, D301, D303 and D20 in the 2026-27 school year with proof of ECC District 509 residency and proof of enrollment for each child. Parents of children who are homeschooled, attend private school or are being educated elsewhere may also get items with proof of ECC district residency.
For more information, go to project-backpack.elgin.edu.
FRIENDS OF THE FOX RIVER FUNDRAISER PLANNED
Environmental nonprofit Friends of the Fox River will hold its 11th annual “No Clean Water No Clean Beer (or Wine)” fundraiser from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, at Bandito Barney’s Beach Club, 10 N. River St., East Dundee.
Admission includes beer and wine samples and appetizers, according to the group’s website. The evening will feature music, raffles and a silent auction.
Proceeds will help fund Friends of the Fox River educational efforts, buy river monitoring equipment and support other programming.
Tickets are $65 online and $75 at the door. For tickets and more information, go to friendsofthefoxriver.org/event/no-clean-water-no-good-beer-or-wine.