ELGIN LOOKING FOR LOCAL DONATION OF LARGE CHRISTMAS TREE
Elgin is seeking the donation of a large tree to be illuminated and displayed downtown during the Christmas holiday season.
The tree should be in good health, 30 to 40 feet tall, less than 30 miles from Elgin, and can be a Norway spruce, Colorado blue spruce, fir or evergreen, according to a news release. Pine trees will not be considered.
Anyone who submits their tree for consideration should include information on the story behind the tree and why it should be chosen and at least four photos showing its height, circumference and health. The selected tree will be removed by a city crew and its stump ground down, the release said.
The selected tree will be decorated and placed along DuPage Court, where it will be officially lighted in a ceremony Saturday, Nov. 28, and remain up through Monday, Jan. 11.
Submissions should be emailed to [email protected] by Sept. 28.
ELGIN HOLDING CEREMONY FRIDAY TO MARK 9/11 ANNIVERSARY
Elgin will observe the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with a ceremony at 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11, on the west side of Elgin City Hall, 150 Dexter Court.
The program will feature remarks from Mayor Dave Kaptain, Fire Chief Robb Cagann, Police Chief Ana Lalley and American Legion Post 57 Cmdr Jason Shanahan, according to a news release. Police Chaplain Al Keating will provide the opening praye, and Fire Chaplain Roger Pollock will provide the closing prayer.
Honor guards from the Elgin Fire Department and Elgin Police Department will post and retire the colors, and singers from Larkin High School will perform the National Anthem.
In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will move indoors to The Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way. A recording of the event will be available online at www.youtube.com/cityofelgin.
AREA LIBRARIES HOLDING BIRTHDAY PARTY SUPPLY COLLECTION
The Fox River Valley and Algonquin Area public library districts are holding a “Celebrate Every Birthday” this month to collect birthday party supplies for those in need.
Donated supplies will be given to the D300 Food Pantry, “because everyone deserves a birthday worth celebrating,” according to the Fox River Valley Public Library District website. Suggested items to donate include balloons, blank birthday cards, cake mixes, frosting, birthday candles, decorations, tablecloths, plates and napkins.
The drive also marks the 50th anniversary of the Eastgate Branch of the Algonquin Public Library and the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Fox River Valley Public Library District in Dundee Township.
Donations may be dropped off during regular operation hours at Algonquin’s main library, 1600 Harnish Drive; Eastgate Branch, 115 Eastgate Drive, Algonquin; Dundee Library, 555 Barrington Ave., East Dundee; and Randall Oaks Library, 500 N. Randall Road, West Dundee.
SHRED EVENT, FOOD DRIVE SATURDAY AT RAKOW BRANCH LIBRARY
State Rep. Dan Ugaste, R-Geneva, and state Sen. Don DeWitte, R-St. Charles, will host a free document shredding event and food drive for Food for Greater Elgin from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Rakow Branch of the Gail Borden Public Library, 2751 W. Bowes Road, Elgin.
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People are asked to donate unexpired and nonperishable food items, according to the release. If the truck is filled prior to 11 a.m., the event will end early.
Participants should follow traffic signs and remain in their vehicles as staff will unload items. Parking will be available for those who wish to see their documents fed into the shredder, the release said.
For more information, call 630-797-5530 or go to repugaste.com.