‘THEIR LIGHT REMAINS’ MEMORIAL AT ECKER CENTER
“Their Light Remains,” a memorial event for people who died from a drug overdose, suicide and other mental health or substance use issue, will be held from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31, at Ecker Center, 1845 Grandstand Place, Elgin.
The free community gathering is a way for families, friends and communities to carry forward their memories, according to the Ecker Center website.
Registration is not required, but RSVPs are encouraged for planning purposes. For more information, to submit a tribute and to register, go to eckercenter.org/their-light-remains
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.KANE HEALTH DEPARTMENT OFFERING NALOXONE TRAINING
The Kane County Health Department will hold a free training class on recognizing an opioid overdose and administering naloxone from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31, at its 1240 N. Highland Ave. office in Aurora.
“In addition to remembering loved ones we have lost, Overdose Awareness Day is also a day to remind everyone that they have the power to save a life in the future by recognizing signs, knowing the resources available and carrying life-saving naloxone,” health department Executive Director Michael Isaacson said in a news release.
No registration is required. Participants will receive free naloxone kits.
For more information, call 331-312-0060 or email [email protected].
ELGIN OFFERING GRANTS FOR PLANTING NATIVE SPECIES
Elgin residents can receive up to $300 to cover the cost of replacing parts of their grass lawns with native plants.
A free workshop on the program will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, at the Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin.
“Pollinators at Home,” a pilot grant program from Elgin’s Sustainability Commission, is a way to promote water conservation, support local wildlife and encourage sustainable landscaping, a news release said.
The grants can be used to pay for approved purchases of native plants, mulch and compost. Funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis while funds last, with applications due by Dec. 31 for projects completed in 2026 or 2027.
Applicants must live in Elgin, own and occupy the property as their main residence and have no outstanding code violations. They must also submit a site plan, plant list, planting timeline and a photo of the area as it looks with grass.
They also must complete a free consultation through The Conservation Foundation’s Conservation@Home Program, Wild Ones’ Start in Your Yard Program or with a professional who specializes in native plants, the release said.
For more information, email [email protected]. Workshop registration and grant applications can be found at ElginIL.gov/Sustainability.