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Jade Morem Inspired at an early age by all mediums possible, Jade could be found making her mark. From the ability to hold a crayon and later through college, her creativity shows through art.

With a nod to her favorite artists Frida Kahlo and Vanessa Alice, she creates portraits directly from inspiration or conjured from photographs dating as far back as the early 20th century. Using a myriad of mediums, ink is transformed into hair, watercolors into soft backgrounds and acrylics transform faces into living beings.

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Rough skin identifies a man with a wealth of experience and a loyal work ethic; and long, strong fingers with a one-of-akind palmprint are a record of a lifetime of individuality.

It’s all there in one handshake from Jerome Cunningham, the

singer, songwriter, trucker and bass guitar artist who is one of Elgin’s most traveled musicians.

“I started hearing music from my dad playing records when I was five years old in St. Louis,” he said. “The record player never stopped playing Duke Ellington, Sarah Vaughan, Nancy Wilson ... Then, when we moved to Elgin when I was seven, we would go back to St. Louis every weekend, and the records kept spinning: James Brown, Sam Cooke, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, The Temptations ...”

Jerome learned about rhythm by watching his cousin play drums, and taught himself the first few notes on a guitar from Polk Brothers Music in down-

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town Elgin. Together with some neighborhood kids, they learned how to be a band by playing songs like “The World is a Ghetto” by WAR. He taught himself to play bass guitar as a student at Elgin High, and latched onto the music he loved: late seventies funk.

Teaching and learning among family and friends would become a habit that would propel his music career for forty years and counting.

Jerome should have played football at Eastern Illinois University, where he would have joined a young quarterback named Sean Payton and gone to two national championships, but his Air Force recruitment papers had already been signed.

So instead, he shared a room at an Air Force base in Germany with a white kid from small town Minnesota, and found common ground by listening to music from each other’s record collections, that ranged from Led Zeppelin and Ted Nugent to Funkadelic and Cameo. Decades later, Jerome still thinks of the kid as his best friend.

While stationed in Georgia, he met another airman who showed him how to write and record original music in a studio.

That friend would later sign with Warner Brothers and top the Billboard Hot 100 chart in December 1990 with a song he wrote for Stevie B. called “Because I Love You (The Postman Song).”

“When I came home out of the service, we had a great funk band called Mystery — we played little funk shows around

Mystery, circa 1983.

Elgin,” he remembers. “Four of us lived in an apartment together. We lived and slept the dream of that moment; we ate, bled, cried ... we loved what we did.

That connection, that bond — it was really never just a band.”

Jerome’s future bride La Velma was part of that early lineup, and would continue singing with him for years to come, forming a relationship to music that would later be essential to making possible his highest flights in the music industry.

“In 1984 I started a racially mixed pop band called The Mixx. It was my first cover band.

We covered all the music, and we played all around here. We played the first Battle of the Bands at the Hemmens Auditorium in front of a sold out audience, and mixed songs from Lover Boy, Power Station, Jesse Johnson and ZZ Top — it was crazy. We were breaking down walls — black and white people in the band — people weren’t used to seeing that.”

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The urge to create is powerful in young artists with a dream, a talent and an audience.

Jerome placed an ad in the Illinois Entertainer and met drummer Eric Adams, then Eric McLear, a gifted keyboard musician with a technical inclination. They formed Colour Huemanity to write and perform original songs. Going on thirty in the late 1980’s, his band mates were just teens and early twenties.

“We wrote songs together, but we were starving, because that was original music, it was our own,” he reflected. “But we were getting attention. We had Chicago radio play and a great manager. They had us being the next band to bust out of Chicago. I used to wake up every day thinking we’re about to take off ... you dream about California, and the record labels — that was back when a label really meant a label.”

Colour Huemanity was set to appear on a compilation album with Chicago’s other top bands — Smashing Pumpkins, Stabbing Westward, Naked Raygun and Material Issue — but “something happened” to the producer and the project was scrapped. The band lost its drummer and manager to unexpected deaths, and the band broke up in the early 90’s.

For the next few years, Jerome and La Velma focused on family, as he coached two young daughters in sports. He returned to football as a coach for the Pop Warner youth

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league, where he partnered with “Big Mike” Ledbetter. They would continue to work together at Elgin High, teaching boys the game for twenty years.

“I got a call from my good friend Paul to tour with him in a Christian pop rock band called Church of Rhythm,” he remembered.

“I said what? A Christian rock band?” Paul said they wanted a funky bass and told him, “yeah, Jerome, they want you to play like Alanis Morrisette/Chili Peppers type of style.”

“When I got there with them dudes, we just lit it up. We practiced one time ... it was insane, we just had so much energy. I was the oldest one, but I was the biggest kid.”

An old Trailways bus was soon waiting to take the band all over the country, to play in front of thousands, indoors and out, and sign autographs for hours after shows.

“It was hard when I left on the first night. I heard my two girls in the back seat of the car crying. It kind of messed me up.”

From 1997 to 1998, he spent a couple days at home, then a few weeks on the road.

Church of Rhythm made records and videos and was nominated for a Gospel Music Association Dove Award for their song, “Not Perfect.”

“Church of Rhythm was the most professional touring act I was ever in,” he reflected.

“I had the opportunity to go, and I did it. It was the best time and the hardest time in my life. I was living my dream — the music

Church of Rhythm, 1997.

part — but it hurt being away from my family. I was the only one married with kids, and I wanted to keep it that way.”

When Church of Rhythm broke up and evolved into a new Christian alternative band called Superchick, Jerome turned down the chance to continue life on the road. “If I went with Superchick, I wouldn’t have a chick at home,” he said.

But as always, he remained friends with the artists and crew, and even recorded a few tracks with them on a studio project. Superchick’s song “One Girl Revolution” containing Jerome’s original bass lick appeared in the 2001 movie Legally Blonde; he calls it his “couple seconds of fame.”

“Those are my good memories that I always have. I survived life on the road, and I kept my family.”

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Having contributed so much time and effort to bands, and having shared (or surrendered) so much creative control, the idea of slower-paced solo projects captured his interest next. And the unplanned birth of a special needs son in 2000 meant he needed to balance his musical aspirations with the ongoing obligations of being a dad.

“I always said I would not take money from my family, so I put away $20 here, $50 there, that’s what I did.” The rest is an investment of time in self-education. “Spotify? I don’t really get it, but I got to learn it, because it puts your music everywhere.”

The flip side of that is an education in human nature. “I’ve learned to figure out who are the real people to help you, and who’s just trying to shaft you.

We got shafted a lot of times, and been lied to. It’s hard, but once you learn it, it’s good — you got every i dotted, every t crossed.”

After reading up on the subject, “I started my own record label, Funkybeam Records, joined BMI publishing, and did my first solo album project called Jam160D.” His network of musician friends included professional and home-based studios and session players who he’d worked with for years. They helped along the way.

“As far as the musician part goes, they’re all my friends.

That’s what makes it easy, because you know each other, you’re not lying; the connection I have with them is like ... it’s not manufactured, we love each other.”

Published out to the internet, a single called “I’m Tired of All This” earned him his first

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royalty check for $32, which he keeps in a frame at his house.

Although the freedom to write and record on his own schedule, on his own terms, was a creative luxury, “luxury” is really not the right word for it.

“You got to know promoters, sometimes you got to pay for playing, and I don’t have the money to do that,” he confessed.

helped him out a lot while I was doing other bands.”

One of those bands was his hip-hop rock funk group called Spin Circus, which played rhythmic rock music with rap and vocals. Started in 2007, they recorded original tracks and performed together for eight years while Jerome evolved his song-

Jerome wasn’t done with live performance yet. He got another call from Paul (from Church of Rhythm) about an ongoing series of fill-in gigs with a popular Chicago music experience called 28Days.

“He ran that band like Church of Rhythm, like we were on tour,” he said. “We played everything from Frank Sinatra to Prince to Mötley Crüe. I was the only guy working a normal job — the other guys didn’t work — and Paul was dead serious because he did that for a living. I

Jerome with Paul in 28Days, 2016.

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Sometimes he puts his radio on scan and listens to fragments of music playing on nearby stations. “By the station jumping around, I hear some melodies and get an idea ... I can write a song in my car on the way to practice.”

In 2015 after Spin Circus, another group coalesced around a repertoire of classic rock and soul music from the Baby Boomer era.

Originally called the Funk Brotherz, the group temporarily adopted the prefix “Alpha Omega” to gain acceptance from people at the churches where many of these musicians played. A couple of initial party appearances expanded into a string of live gigs and festivals, including regular stints at Grand Victoria Casino and the Brotherz’ favorite venue, Danny’s on Douglas. writing skills as the lead contributor. His process is 80% inspiration and 20% discipline.

“Some songs come to me in the middle of the night. I get up and talk on my phone, or go into the closet so nobody hears me screaming and yelling. Or if I’m in my truck not moving anywhere, I’ll start going at it and finish when I get home. I don’t try to rhyme things, I just say what I say.”

As an artist who doesn’t read or write a single note of written music, he uses alternative methods to convey his ideas.

“I write songs in my basement ... I do all the harmonies, the bass, the drum machine, sometimes I do keyboards to give people an idea, like writing a rough draft, you know?

Then I show it to the guys, depending on what band I’m in at the time and they pick up the music.”

“Back in the old days, I used to call my house and leave a recording. One time my machine messed up and started playing my stuff back, so I had to leave work, go home and unplug my machine!”

Colour Huemanity reunion, December 2019.

Jerome’s Funkybeam Records began publishing artists from across the country and around the world in 2014, and has remained a fertile ground for new music by a briefly reunited Colour Huemanity, and other projects involving his musical friends from the past and present.

The latest music is from October Brigade, a collaboration with Eric McLear and female vocalists from Israel and Spain, who exchange recorded tracks over the internet to be mixed in Yorkville and mastered in Los Angeles.

Funky Christians.

He also finds a limitless source of inspiration in his connections with musicians of all ages and abilities, which he invariably refers to as friends. For Accidentally on Purpose, Rec Center, Mike Page, Mike Tafoya, his cousin Westbeezy ... Jerome is a father figure, a fan, or both.

For some of those friends, only memories remain. He loves reminiscing about his moments with the late Elgin blues giants Joe Rayfield and Mike Ledbetter.

He’s blessed to play bass guitar in the gospel music ministry at Second Baptist Church, where they encourage him to “do it your way, Jerome.”

His favorite project is Funky Christians featuring Graffiti Poets, consisting largely of artists from Spin Circus. As creative producer and songwriter, he describes the music as “Audioslave meets Chili Peppers meets Mötley Crüe meets Rage Against the Machine meets Funkadelic.”

With dozens of published songs, recording credits, albums, and videos, he reflects humbly on his own music, saying, “I’m happy with it, and I’m happy that people kinda like it. Other than that, I’m not chasing those rainbows anymore, you know what I mean?

I’m a truck driver, I do what I do.”

Jerome holds nothing back in his lyrics now that are more personal than ever, exploring emotions and spirituality that were shaped by gratitude for his amazing artistic journey, and a few personal tragedies that he seldom talks about.

Though he often remarks about being “old,” it’s just the words of an old soul that reveals the faith of an old man with the dreams of a young man, in the body of a soft-spoken trucker with a big heart and a powerful creative voice. —JP

The original Funk Brotherz, circa 2018.

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Chamber Music on the Fox presents:

Corky’s Virtual Chamber Ba-lues-za!

Violins in the Media Chamber Ba-lues-za Back in the glory days before the pandemic, Chamber Music on the Fox (CMOTF) had a season finale planned for May of 2020 featuring the world famous, harmonica-playing, genre-defying Corky Siegel and his Chamber Blues quartet.

Well, needless to say, that concert didn’t exactly take place as planned (thanks Covid) ... which is why CMOTF is now able to offer an even more exciting, more extravagant virtual version of the show as their season opener for the 2020-21 Season!

On October 26th, 2020, CMOTF presents “Corky’s Virtual Chamber Ba-lues-za!” live on Zoom. The performance will be 100% remote, with Corky and the performers inviting viewers into their homes for an extra special evening of original, innovative performances created exclusively for this performance.

But this time, it’s not just Corky, it’s not just his Chamber Blues ensemble, it’s all that plus a slew of guest artists so sensational, they’ve never before been on the same stage at the same time! The presentation will feature artists including Ernie Watts, Toronzo Canon, Lynne Jordan, Tracy Nelson, Marcella Detroit, all singing and playing from spaces around the country and the world.

With the challenges that many are facing this year, CMOTF is providing this concert without charge, instead urging viewers to donate generously as they are able. The suggested donation for this program is $30, but any amount will be accepted.

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show for an intimate Zoom cocktail party AND be the first to receive a digital copy of Corky’s upcoming album. For full details and to register for these events, go to chambermusiconthefox.org

Stream the ESO Did you miss “Symphony on the Farm”?

Join the ESO online for this magical evening of music on the farm, featuring Maestro Andrew Grams, Guest Artist Philippe Quint, and the Elgin Symphony Orchestra. Symphony on the Farm was filmed Friday, September 11, 2020 at Goebbert’s Pumpkin Patch and Apple Orchard in Pingree Grove.

Streaming access to the concert is now available 24/7 for 30 days through Friday, October 23.

To purchase a stream: (1.) choose a date between Thursday, September 24 through Friday, October 23.

(2.) Choose a 6-hour timeframe on your chosen date to view stream. Available timeframes are 12:00-6:00 am, 6:00 am12:00 pm, 12:00-6:00 pm and 6:00 pm-12:00 am.

Please note, you must start to view the concert within the first 4.5 hours of the timeframe or you will not finish the 60 minute concert before the 6-hour timeframe has ended. No refunds or exchanges will be provided for unfinished concert streams.

Rigorous safety protocols were in place during this concert.

You’ll notice the orchestra and audience are wearing masks, no string players are sharing stands, and musicians are spaced much farther apart than usual. To order, go to elginsymphony.org

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Kerri Liu Kerri Liu’s work, “A City is a Gift,” will be printed and wrapped on a utility box located at the corner of Douglas Avenue and Chicago Street.

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Simply walking around and experiencing what Elgin has to offer. From the many parks and preserves to music and art shows, delicious food options and gorgeous architecture, Elgin has been intentionally curated to the interests of its people. As I get to know the people of Elgin, this

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The Best Ways to Enjoy the Outdoors in the Elgin Area Things to Do Along the Fox River Bike Trails

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Virtual Drop-In Lab for Teens sessions will be suitable for the whole family, but be focused on the older of our young artists, with projects designed for grades 7-12. Sessions will feature activities that can use supplies from around your house OR from our Brown Bag Art Kits.

To request a free Brown Bag Art Kit, visit us here: https:// www.sidestreetstudioarts.org/ communitymoves. and visual art.

Deadline for submissions is the last Friday of each month. We are now welcoming work of many kinds, including: essays, fiction and non-fiction stories, interviews, printmaking, drawings, poetry, and humor.

We ask that all work and submissions be recent, and made by those within the Fox Valley area.

You may submit your info and works at sidestreetstudioarts. org/thestring. You will be notified asap if you are to be included in the next issue of The String.

The String will be released every First Friday of the month and will be available at many Elgin establishments, including downtown retail shops, restaurants, bars, and at our MADE retail art storefront located at 13 S. Spring Street. For questions please email us at thestring@ sidestreetstudioarts.org.

Virtual Arts Education for Youth Every Tuesday and Thursday you can join our amazing artist-educators (who miss you all so much) live on Facebook for some fun in-home creativity.

DROP-IN SMALL WONDERS classes will last from 30 to 60 minutes, and you will be able to send your questions or comments to be addressed during the session.

Virtual Drop-In Small Wonders classes will be suitable for the whole family, and will feature activities that can use supplies from around your house OR from our Brown Bag Art Kits.

DROP-IN LAB FOR TEENS classes will last from 30 to 70 minutes, and you will be able to send your questions or comments to be addressed during the session.

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We welcome your announcements of workshops, auditions, master classes, open studios, open rehearsals, critique groups, and any other artist development opportunies.

Preference will be given to events that are free or low cost, and open to the public. We’re sorry we can’t print complete schedules for fee-based classes in this space. Send your details to bravo@marqueemedia.net.

Thu.Oct.1 Adventure Storytime with Ms. Stephanie Join us on the library facebook page for a storytime full of adventure ! There will be a story, and craft or activity you can do from home. https://www.facebook.com/ gailbordenpubliclibrary Note: We are offering Storytime Kits (egg shaker and scarf), for our storytime program participants. To receive your kit, please visit the drive-up window at the Main Library or the Rakow Branch starting June 1. Ask for the Storytime Kit. While supplies last. 10a-10.30a, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden. info Art in Artifacts The Museum is excited to welcome visitors to view a new photography exhibit by Ira A. Marcus entitled “Art in Artifacts: Where History Meets Art.” Ira volunteers his skills at the Museum to photograph artifacts for the Museum’s on-line catalog. In this exhibit, Ira highlights the intrinsic beauty of these historical objects, some with a bit of whimsy.

Continues through October. Members admitted free. 11a, Elgin History Museum, 360 Park Street 847.742.4248 elginhistory.org. $3 Piano Performance: Steve Yoder 11a-12p, GBPL Main Library Lobby - Piano, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Studio 270 Volunteer Squad Drop in and help out the library with cleaning, book displays, and other various projects. 4p-6p, GBPL Main Library Studio 270, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Baby Rhyme Time Singing, clapping, simple stories and lapsit bounces at this virtual 1/2 hour program. Best for birth-23 months. Please register. This event will be held on the virtual platform, Zoom. Please register and you will receive a link to the program via email one hour before the program.

6p-6.30p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Full Moon Ride October #1 It’s the Full Moon Ride Blue Moon Edition (2 in one month)! This will be a moderate pace ride for a few miles throughout the core neighborhoods of Elgin.

6.10 Join us for this social night ride!

Reminder: Illinois State law requires bike riders to have a clear light on the front and a red reflector or a red light on the back for night time riding.

That would be the minimum attempt for safety, so let’s all be easy to see on the street. If you have not signed the 2020 annual ride waiver, please do so at: https://waiver.fr/p-SDLTu We continue to follow the guidance from the State of IL concerning pandemic safety with this helpful interpretation from Ride Illinois, https://bit.ly/ RideIllinoisPandemicGuidance 9p, Festival Park, 132 S. Grove Avenue 224.407.2124 elgincommunitybikes. org. Free

Fri.Oct.2 Nature Arts & Crafts On Friday mornings we will have seasonally-themed craft activity! Supplies are sanitized and packaged per family.

Crafts are parent led and socially distanced. Creative examples will be on display with guidance available.

Supplies must be returned to the Nature Center by noon. Arts & crafts are yours to keep and enjoy! Register on-line for the Fridays you will come.

10a, Hawthorne Hill Nature Center, 28 Brookside Drive 847.531.7055 cityofelgin.org. $5 Stomp, Clap, and Read! This energetic program is all about movement!

Sing and dance to kid-friendly music hits and listen to storytime favorites.

Best for ages 2-6. This event will be held live simultaneously using the online meeting platform Zoom, and also be streamed on Facebook. You can choose which platform to use. If you use Zoom, your child will not be shown on screen. To participate using Zoom, please register. Once you have registered, please check your email one hour before the program for a link. To participate using Facebook Live, please visit https://bit.ly/gbplFBLV at the time of the program.

10a-10.30a, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Computers 101 Series New to computer or need a refresher on how to get started? Learn how to use the mouse and keyboard, pick up basic computer skills and browse the internet in this series. Series Classes: This is a series. Registering for the first class automatically enters you in all required sessions. 9/18 - Mouse & Keyboard; 9/25 - Managing Your PC; 10/2 - Internet Basics. This series is sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials to help bridge the digital divide and foster digital literacy skills.

For more information on Internet Essentials, visit www.internetessentials. com 11a-12.30p, GBPL Main Library Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Downtown Elgin Farmer’s Market The Elgin Farmers Market will take

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October 2020 place on Friday’s, 3:00pm to 7:00pm in Downtown Elgin, along SPRING STREET. The move to Spring Street will allow for adequate social distancing between vendors. FREE parking is available at either end of the market at the Chicago Street Parking Garage or the Fulton Street Parking Garage.

Some things to remember this season: - Masks are required upon entry.

- No dogs at the market at this time.

- Vendors will handle products until sale. Please note - no eating on site will be permitted. You can find the following vendors at the Elgin Farmers Market on Friday October 2nd: The Barking Spot Bakery and Boutique LLC; BIDA Baking Co; Big Bianc, LLC; Big Little Brittle; Bridge ‘N Sweets Gourmet Bakery; Broadview Farm and Gardens; Emmy and J’s Gourmet Dips; Farmer Nicks LLC; Little Bird Confection; Nal’s Kitchen; North Barrington Vertical Farm; Nourish Foods; MION Artisan Soap; Primordia Foods; Puga & Mello Artisanal Sweets; Red Flower Organics; Six Generations Farm; Spartan Gourmet Foods; Three Bees; Todaysetc; Traci’s Soups; Treasure Breads, Inc. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS FOR MAKING THIS SEASON POSSIBLE: AMITA Health Saint Joseph Hospital Elgin; BMO Harris Bank; Elgin Symphony Orchestra; The Davey Tree Expert Company; Chiro One Wellness Centers; Zen Leaf St. Charles; Elite Remodeling Group See Less 3p-7p, South Spring Street, Between Chicago and Grove 847.888.1456 downtownelgin.com.

Free Terror in the Timbers Get spooked!

Enjoy the horror of a late-night drive through the woods. Not your traditional haunted house… it’s a haunted road through the scariest woods in northern Illinois. Scenes of gore and horror will thrill you to your bones.

Fridays and Saturdays in October.

6p, Camp Big Timber, 37W955 Big Timber Road 847.235.6600 terrorinthetimbers.com. $65 per vehicle (4 persons)

Sat.Oct.3 Festival Anual del Mes de la Hispanidad Festival Anual del Mes de la Hispanidad Festival Anual del Mes de la Hispanidad 2p-4.30p, GBPL Main Library Meadows Community Rooms ABC, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Mes Hispanidad:No Todos los Heroes Llevan Capa Facebook Live Únete a este tributo con invitados especiales y música. Celebraremos y reconoceremos a algunos de los muchos héroes de nuestra comunidad hispana, conservando servicios valiosos durante la pandemia. ¡Comparte tus propios reconocimientos en Facebook durante el programa! ¡La Fiesta la Hacemos Todos! Para participar conéctate el día del evento

por Facebook Live de la Biblioteca Gail Borden https://www.bit.ly/gbplFBLV VISITA WWW.GAILBORDEN.INFO/ MESHISPANIDAD PARA MAS INFORMACIÓN. Join this tribute with special guests and music as we celebrate and recognize some of the many heroes of our Hispanic community, who have preserved valuable services during the pandemic. Share your own recognitions on Facebook during the show!

To participate, connect on the day of the event through Facebook Live: https://www.bit.ly/gbplFBLV VISIT WWW.GAILBORDEN.INFO/MESHISPANIDAD FOR MORE INFORMATION 2p-3.30p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

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Elgin’s Starlight Parade Come ride with us in a starlight parade along the Fox River! This family friendly evening ride is a blast. We’ll gather at 5:45, roll out at 6:00pm for an easy ride with a twilight finish. We will ride for just 2 slow-rolling miles on a bike path route. Decorate your bike! Decorate yourself! Riders please take care that your bike has a clear headlight and a red rear reflector or a red rear light (to comply with IL state law for night riding). If you have not completed a ride participant waiver in 2020, please complete one at: https://waiver.fr/p-SDLTu 5.45p, Festival Park, 132 S. Grove Avenue 224.407.2124 elgincommunitybikes.org. Free Terror in the Timbers See 10/2.

6p, Camp Big Timber, 37W955 Big Timber Road 847.235.6600 terrorinthetimbers.com. $65 per vehicle (4 persons)

Sun.Oct.4 Poetry for the People Join Elgin’s Poet Laureate in a writing workshop modeled after June Jordan’s Poetry to the People, a grassroots approach.

Explore poetry writing even if you have never written poetry before. In each session, participants will engage with a collection of poems around a particular theme, write poems and share, if they desire, those poems with the group. Chasity Gunn, who is also an English professor at Elgin Community College, will facilitate the workshop. Please Register to receive link to the program via Zoom.

3p-4.30p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Mon.Oct.5 Fall Family Fest: Craft Pick Up Only Stop by the Main Library starting on October 5 at 9 AM to pick up supplies to create craft at home and more!

Pick up from Oct 5 to Oct 23. There is no virtual event associated with this program. This is a craft only program. This program has supplies to be picked up at the KidSpace Youth Reference Desk at the Main Library (270 N. Grove Ave, Elgin). Program

Side Street Studio Arts’ MADE program hand picks local artists and makers to collaborate on a pop up retail experience, incorporating innovative new ideas on space usage, retail business modeling and display, marketing, and economic development.

Currently featuring the work of these artists and many more: Ivette De Santiago Karl Jahnke Jane Erlandson Melina Scotte

Natalie Pivoney BaM! Horror Floral Jess Rocha

Christine Goetz Conor Goetz Crighton Studios Erin Cramer

Open Fridays 3-7pm, with Extended Hours in October sidestreetstudioarts.org/made

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supplies will be ready for pick-up between Monday, October 5 to Friday, October 23. If you would like to pick up the supplies at the Main Library Drive-Up Window instead of the inside the library at the youth desk, please call the youth desk at 847-429-4685 before you arrive at the library.

9a-10a, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Preschool Storytime Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes in this storytime for ages 3-6. This event will be held on Facebook Live. Please visit https://bit.ly/gbplFBLV at the time of program. Storytime will be available on Facebook to watch at your leisure after live performance. 10a-10.30a, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden. info Spanish Café / Conversation Group Online Intermediate-level participants practice structured and spontaneous conversational skills. Led by Pita Betancourt and Nohora Chacon.

The group meets through the Zoom virtual meeting platform. You can participate on a computer, tablet or cell phone. After you register, we will contact you with the link and code to participate: send us an email to biblioteca@gailborden.info (include your name and phone) Or send us a text message to 224-407-2399 (include your name and email) For tech help accessing Zoom: Send us an email to biblioteca@gailborden.info (include your name and phone) Or send us a text message to 224-4072399 (include your name and email) Participantes de nivel intermedio practicarán respondiendo o empezando conversaciones en español con fluidez. Dirigido por Nohora Chacon y Pita Betancourt. El grupo se reúne a través de la plataforma de reunión virtual Zoom. Puede participar en una computadora, tableta o teléfono celular. Después que se registre, le contactaremos con el enlace y código para participar: Envíenos un correo electrónico a biblioteca@gailborden. info (incluya su nombre y teléfono) O envíenos un mensaje de texto al 224407-2399 (incluya su nombre y email) Para obtener ayuda técnica para acceder a Zoom: Envíenos un correo electrónico a biblioteca@gailborden. info (incluya su nombre y teléfono) O

STEAM for K-2: Spin it to Win It! Let’s create a beautiful and fun paper spinner. Grades K-2. Registration required. This program has supplies to be picked up at the Main Library.

All registered participants will receive an email with the class zoom login and instructions on picking up materials for the programs from the Youth Desk at the Main Library (address: 270 N Grove Ave. Elgin) from September 28 - October 4th. In your bag: circle worksheet, circle sample, string.

Supplies from Home: markers or crayons, scissors, tape. 4p-4.30p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Studio 270 Volunteer Squad See 10/1. 4p-6p, GBPL Main Library Studio 270, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info STEAM for 3-5: It’s Alive: Stop Motion Animation Let’s go low tech to create a pencil sketch animated cartoon! Grades 3-5. Registration required. This program has supplies to be picked up at the Main Library.

All registered participants will receive an email with the class zoom login and instructions on picking up materials for the programs from the Youth Desk at the Main Library (address: 270 N Grove Ave. Elgin) from September 28 - October 4th. In your bag: pad of paper. Supplies from Home: pencil & eraser. 5p-5.30p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Cuentos para la familia ¡30 minutos de cuentos, música, rimas, manualidades y mucho más para el disfrute de toda la familia! No necesita registrase. Families who speak or are learning Spanish can enjoy stories, crafts, and songs together at our Spanish-language storytime. This is also a great opportunity for children in the Dual-Language Program to practice using Spanish outside the classroom. This program is conducted entirely in Spanish. 7p-7.30p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting 7p-9p, Elgin City Hall, 150 Dexter Court 311 cityofelgin.org Poetry Writers Workshop Share your love of poetry! This is a group for local poets to share what they have written. Gareth Mann Sitz, poet and songwriter, will facilitate virtually via Zoom. Please register After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the program via Zoom. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Tue.Oct.6 Kids’ Spanish Conversation Group on Zoom This group is for kids entering 2nd-5th grades who already know

Spanish and want to improve their Spanish-speaking skills outside the classroom. Great for dual language students! Registration required After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with a link for watching the program via Zoom. If you don’t receive a link at least 1 hour before the session, please call KidSpace at 847-429-4685. Mejora tus habilidades de habla en español practicando con otros niños. Este programa es para niños que ya saben español y les gustaría practicarlo fuera del salón de clases. Excelente para los estudiantes que están en el programa de lenguaje dual. Para niños de segundo a quinto grado. El grupo se reúne a través de la plataforma de reunión virtual Zoom. Puede participar en una computadora, tableta o teléfono celular. Al registrarse le contactaremos con el enlace y código para participar.

3.30p-4p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Creativity Corner: Fall Luminaries Join us to create a luminary that lights up with brilliant fall colors.

Join us to create a luminary that lights up with brilliant fall colors.

Supplies in Kit: paper lunch bag, wax paper square, tissue paper, black construction paper, flameless tealight. Supplies from Home: school glue, tape, scissors, marker. Kits can be picked up at the Rakow Branch (2751 W. Bowes Rd. Elgin, IL 60124) from September 28 - October 4. All registered participants will receive an email with the class zoom login.

4p-4.30p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info QuickBooks Desktop Series Learn how QuickBooks desktop accounting software (2018 Desktop Premier Version) allows users to manage their company finances by adding items, working with customers & vendors, and running reports. Series Classes: This is a series. Registering for the first class automatically enters you in all required sessions. 9/15 - Session Cancelled; 9/22 - Basics; 9/29 - Working with Items; 10/6- All About Customers; 10/13 - All About Vendors.

This series is sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials to help bridge the digital divide and foster digital literacy skills. For more information on Internet Essentials, visit www.internetessentials.com 6p-7.30p, GBPL Main Library Meadows Community Rooms ABC, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Grupo de Conversación en Inglés Online Practica conversar, mejora tu pronunciación y adquiere confianza con un tutor. Practice everyday conversations, improve your pronunciation and gain confidence. With Literacy Connection tutors. El grupo se reúne a través de la plataforma de reuniones virtuales Zoom. Puede participar en una computadora, tableta o teléfono celular. Al registrarse le

6.10 contactaremos con el enlace y código para participar: O envíenos un correo electrónico a biblioteca@gailborden. info (incluya su nombre y teléfono) O envíenos un mensaje de texto al 224-407-2399 (incluya su nombre y teléfono) Para obtener ayuda técnica para acceder a Zoom: Envíenos un correo electrónico a biblioteca@ gailborden.info (incluya su nombre y teléfono) O envíenos un mensaje de texto al 224-407-2399 (incluya su nombre y teléfono) The group meets on the Zoom digital platform. You can participate on a computer, tablet or phone. After registering we will contact you with the link and code to participate: Or send us an email to biblioteca@gailborden.info (include your name and phone) Or send us a text message to 224-407-2399 (include your name and phone) For tech help accessing Zoom: Send us an email to biblioteca@gailborden. info (include your name and phone) Or send us a text message to 224407-2399 (include your name and phone) 6.30p-7.45p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Human Relations Commission 6.30p-7.30p, Elgin City Hall, 150 Dexter Court 311 cityofelgin.org All Things Apple Looking for the ultimate user manual for all things Apple? Join this virtual Zoom meeting with your Apple device to learn, share and help each other in this group. The All Things Apple program will be hosted via Zoom conferencing software. You can join the Zoom meeting on a computer, through the Zoom app on a tablet or smartphone, or you can call in using a cell phone or landline. Topic: All Things Apple Date & Time: Oct 6, 2020 - 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting: https://gailborden. zoom.us/j/93034891575 Meeting ID: 930 3489 1575 Password: D3v5+ujS Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 930 3489 1575 Find your local number: https:// gailborden.zoom.us/u/acdYnmFfP2 7p-8.30p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Build a Basic Spending Plan A step by step guide to build a spending plan for your finances. Learn how to track spending and ways to save, how to set financial goals and financial tools to help you reach them. Please register. Sponsored by KCT Credit Union Marlen Glenn, a Financial Wellness Educator from KCT Credit Union will be presenting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with a link for watching the program via Zoom. 7p-8p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Create Fall-Themed T-Light Papier-Mâché Candles Join Elda’s Craft Corner on Facebook Live at https:// bit.ly/gbplFBLV and learn how to create all-themed t-light papier-mâché candles. Paper-mache small balloons

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October 2020 and make these pretty little candle holders with leaves for your fall table decor. 7p-7.30p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Heritage Commission Meeting 7p8p, Elgin City Hall, 150 Dexter Court 311 cityofelgin.org

Wed.Oct.7 Autumn Scavenger Hike & Hunt Drop in every Wednesday morning to participate in our scavenger hunt of the week! Pick up a scavenger hunt guide and marker at the nature center then head to the trails for a parent-led adventure! Once your hunt has concluded, return to the nature center to report and learn more about your most exciting finds!

Register on-line for the Wednesdays you will come. 10a, Hawthorne Hill Nature Center, 28 Brookside Drive 847.531.7055 cityofelgin.org. $5 Toddler Time Especially for the little ones, this storytime will include songs, stories, and fingerplays for ages 1-2. This event will be held on Facebook Live. Please visit https://bit. ly/gbplFBLV at the time of program.

Storytime will be available on Facebook to watch at your leisure after live performance. 10a-10.30a, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Piano Performance: John LaBorn 3.30p-4.30p, GBPL Main Library, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Studio 270 Volunteer Squad See 10/1. 4p-6p, GBPL Main Library Studio 270, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Event Planning 101 Have you ever thought about throwing your own concert? Fundraising event? Poetry Slam? Find out what it takes to curate, plan, and execute a success-

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Walking Book Club Join the Walking Book Club for a 45-minute walk, followed by a 45-minute book discussion. October 2020 discussion: No Exit by Taylor Adams. For more information, contact Andrea Houston at ahouston@gailborden.info or 847289-5844. 6p-7.30p, Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

ful event. Pre-recorded video can be found at https://bit.ly/gbfbylah 5p-5.15p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Go Bilingual Online Estudiantes de todos los niveles practicarán con otras personas que hablan español o inglés como primer idioma. Learners of all levels practice a new language with native English and Spanish Speakers. Led by teacher Betty Martinez. Group meets Wednesdays. Dirigido por la maestra Betty Martinez. El grupo se reúne los miércoles. El grupo se reúne a través de la plataforma de reuniones virtual Zoom. Puede participar en una computadora, tableta o teléfono celular. Al registrarse le contactaremos con el enlace y código para participar: O envíenos un correo electrónico a biblioteca@gailborden. info (incluya su nombre y teléfono) O envíenos un mensaje de texto al 224-407-2399 (incluya su nombre y teléfono) Para obtener ayuda técnica para acceder a Zoom: Envíenos un correo electrónico a biblioteca@ gailborden.info (incluya su nombre y teléfono) O envíenos un mensaje de texto al 224-407-2399 (incluya su nombre y teléfono) The group meets through the Zoom virtual meeting platform. You can participate on a computer, tablet or cell phone. After registering we will contact you with the link and code to participate: Or send us an email to biblioteca@gailborden.info (include your name and phone) Or send us a text message to 224-407-2399 (include your name and phone) For tech help accessing Zoom: Send us an email to biblioteca@gailborden.info (include your name and phone) Or send us a text message to 224-407-2399 (include your name and phone) 5p-6p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info MS Excel Tables Learn how to create tables and pivot tables, sort and filter data, work with large spreadsheets, and more. Stand Alone: This class is not part of series - please register for all events separately. This class is sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials to help bridge the digital divide and foster digital literacy skills.

For more information on Internet Essentials, visit www.internetessentials. com 6p-7.30p, GBPL Main Library

Writing Club: Frankenstories Bring your best scientist goggles and your best evil laugh to create your very own spooky story. Grades 3-8. Registration required. All registered participants will receive an email with the zoom login. New to Zoom? Click here for instructions. For questions, please contact Aron Ryan, KidSpace Library Associate, at aryan@gailborden.info 6p-6.30p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Thu.Oct.8 Adventure Storytime with Ms. Stephanie See 10/1. 10a-10.30a, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Piano Performance: Steve Yoder 11a-12p, GBPL Main Library Lobby - Piano, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Kids Explore for Grades K-2: Zentangles Join us as we read the story, Drawn Together by Minh Lê, then we will learn about Zentangles and make art together! This program has supplies to be picked up at the KidSpace Youth Reference Desk at the Main Library (270 N Grove Ave., Elgin). Program supplies will be ready for pick-up between Sept 28- Oct 4.

All registered participants will receive an email with the zoom login prior to the program date. If you would like to pick-up the supplies at the Main Library Drive-up Window instead of inside the library at the youth desk, please call the youth desk at, 847429-4685, before you arrive to the library. Program Supplies in the bag: Zentangle worksheets (Families can also download the worksheets with this link and print them at home.) 2 pieces of acid free paper. Program Supplies to gather from home: Black Pen, Markers. 4p-4.30p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Virtual K-Pop Afternoon for Grades 6-12 Are you a fan of BTS, NCT, Blackpink, or other K-pop groups?

Come meet other local fans, share your favorite songs, and make a K-pop-themed paper craft. Please include your email when registering. All registered participants will receive an email with instructions on how to access the event via Zoom as well as information about how to pick up optional craft supplies from the Main Library’s drive-up window.

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stock, paper, toys. Program Supplies to gather at home: Scissors, Tape or glue. 4.30p-5.30p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Kids Explore for Grades 3-5: Zentangles See above. 5p-5.30p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Baby Rhyme Time See 10/1.

6p-6.30p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Sonidos del Inglés Online Reconoce los sonidos del inglés, practica pronunciarlos, y aprende a diferenciarlos al escucharlos con la maestra Claudia Heinrich. Recomendado para nivel intermedio. El grupo se reúne a través de la plataforma de reunión virtual Zoom. Puede participar en una computadora, tableta o teléfono celular. Al registrarse le contactaremos con el enlace y código para participar: O envíenos un correo electrónico a biblioteca@gailborden.info (incluya su nombre y teléfono) O envíenos un mensaje de texto al 224-407-2399 (incluya su nombre y email) Para obtener ayuda técnica para acceder a Zoom: Envíenos un correo electrónico a biblioteca@gailborden.info (incluya su nombre y teléfono) O envíenos un mensaje de texto al 224-407-2399 (incluya su nombre y email) Recognize the sounds of English, practice how to pronounce them, and learn to differentiate them by listening to them. With teacher Claudia Heinrich.

Recommended for intermediate level.

The group meets through the Zoom virtual meeting platform. You can participate on a computer, tablet or cell phone. After registering we will contact you with the link and code to participate: Or send us an email to biblioteca@gailborden.info (include your name and phone) Or send us a text message to 224-407-2399 (include your name and email) For tech help accessing Zoom: Send us an email to biblioteca@gailborden.info (include your name and phone) Or send us a text message to 224-4072399 (include your name and email) 7p-8p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Fri.Oct.9 Stomp, Clap, and Read! See 10/2.

10a-10.30a, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Downtown Elgin Farmer’s Market See 10/2. 3p-7p, South Spring Street, Between Chicago and Grove 847.888.1456 downtownelgin.com.

Free Cocktail Classes: Classics to Contemporaries New to martinis?

This class will take you on a little ride through cocktail history, where you will get to taste some of the very first cocktails that defined the term “cocktail”. From the 1800s to the 90s to today. You just might find your new drink... We typically sample

6.10 six to eight different cocktails, while explaining the ingredients used, the historical origins, and how best to make them at home or for guests. At the end of the demonstration, you’ll get to make a full sized version of whichever drink you want for yourself. Register in advance. 6p, Lounge 51, 51 S. Grove Avenue 866.376.7409 lineupnow.com/event/classics-to-contemporaries. $25 Something Wicked Opening Reception Side Street Studio Arts’ 8th Annual Something Wicked... a variety of arts media whose subject matter is meant to instill a combined sense of wonder, awe and perhaps a little dread in the City of Elgin’s art scene. This exhibit is open to the public October 9 - November 1 during regular gallery hours. 6p-9p, Side Street Studio Arts, 15 Ziegler Court 847.429.2276 sidestreetstudioarts. org. $5 donation Terror in the Timbers See 10/2.

6p, Camp Big Timber, 37W955 Big Timber Road 847.235.6600 terrorinthetimbers.com. $65 per vehicle (4 persons) Sound Bath A gentle and meditative immersion in the sounds of singing bowls, drums, gongs, and other tools.

Participants “bathe” in the vibrations of ancient and modern instruments, allowing for deep rest. Please note: Face masks covering the nose and mouth must be worn at all times.

Guests are asked to lie down on the floor. Accommodations will be made for all. Space is limited to allow for distancing. Advance registration required. 6.15p, Still Life Meditation, 25 S. Grove Avenue, Fifth Floor 224.407.2707 stilllifemeditation.net. $25 Oktoberfest Rooftop Beer Dinner Each mouthwatering course will be accompanied by one of Crystal Lake Brewing’s signature, distinctive craft beers. Both brewmaster and chef will be on hand to discuss each pairing.

Course One: Pretzel Bites & Beer Cheese. Course Two : The Wurst Crostinis, Beer Braised Bratwurst, Brown Mustard & Bavarian Kraut Garnish.

Course Three: Hanchen-Schnitzel.

Chicken over Spaetzle with Gravy.

Course Four: Bavarian Tartlets with Fresh Berries. Children: This is a 21 and over event- get the babysitter and make it a date night! Food: It is a set menu and we are not able to accommodate food allergies. Drinks: Beer is included with the dinner, water and soft drinks will also be available. Weather: Please check the weather before coming. If rain is in the forecast we will move the event inside Access: You may use the exterior staircase on the northwest side of the building. For elevator assistance, please use the main entrance on Symphony Way. Social Distancing Guidelines will be followed: Staff will be wearing masks. We ask

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October 2020 that attendees wear masks when not seated at their tables. Attendees will be seated by ticket group with 6 ft between groups 6.30p, The Haight, 166 Symphony Way 630.717.1167 mychef.com. $50-90 90s Dance Party with FOOL HOUSE Fool House is THE ULTIMATE 90’s DANCE PARTY! Prepare to go back to the golden era of boy bands, pop stars, hip hop, and pop punk.

Nonstop sing alongs, party throwbacks and choreographed dance moves is what this show is all about!

Come prepared to sing your heart out and dance all night long! Cover charge includes 10/10 event also. 8p, Old Republic Kitchen + Bar, 155 S. Randall Road 224.535.9544 oldrepublicbar.com. $10

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PANIDAD FOR MORE INFORMATION 2p-3p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Terror in the Timbers See 10/2.

6p, Camp Big Timber, 37W955 Big Timber Road 847.235.6600 terrorinthetimbers.com. $65 per vehicle (4 persons) Too Hype Crew The best Old School Hip Hop Tribute Band! 8p, Old Republic Kitchen + Bar, 155 S. Randall Road 224.535.9544 oldrepublicbar.com. $10 Cover

Sun.Oct.11 Poetry for the People See 10/4.

3p-4.30p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Mon.Oct.12

Outdoor Market Pulling out all the stops for our last outdoor market of 2020! Great deals, fun fall/Halloween items, and lots of discounts as we get ready to gear up for the winter holiday season. Come on by!! 10a-3p, State Street Market Shops, 701 N. State Street 847.695.3066 statestreetmarketshopselgin.com. Free Correo Electrónico - en la Biblioteca Aprende a enviar y recibir correos con texto, imágenes y videos 1p-3p, GBPL Main Library Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Viaja conmigo: Latinoamérica / Travel with Me: Latin America Vamos a explorar juntos lo más rico y divertido de varios países de Latinoamérica. We’ll explore and enjoy places, flavors and curious facts of various Latin American countries In English and Spanish. Para participar conéctate el día del evento por Facebook Live de la Biblioteca Gail Borden https://www.bit.ly/gbplFBLV VISITA WWW.GAILBORDEN.INFO/MESHISPANIDAD PARA MAS INFORMACIÓN. To participate, connect on the day of the event through Facebook Live: https://www.bit.ly/gbplFBLV VISIT WWW.GAILBORDEN.INFO/MESHIS-

Preschool Storytime See 10/5.

10a-10.30a, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Oba William King Oba William King is recognized as one of the most exciting storytellers of his peer group.

Join us for this virtual show full of rhythm and rhyme! Please provide your e-mail address for Zoom Meeting ID and PW. 10.30a-11.15a, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Spanish Café / Conversation Group Online See 10/5. 12p-1p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Oceans Rock! Dive deep under the sea and explore the ocean and all the creatures that live there like sharks, stingrays, and many more in this virtual interactive aquatic adventure!

Take home a real shark tooth! This virtual program will take place in ZOOM. Participants will receive an email invitation with login information and links 24 hours before the program begins. * Registered families can pick up the accompanying interactive, at-home ocean kit with sea shells, coral, and a shark tooth beginning October 5th at the Main Library KidSpace Desk (270 N. Grove Elgin, IL 60120)- just ask staff for the Family Friday: Oceans Rock Kit. If you

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would like to pick-up the supplies at the Main Library Drive-up Window instead of inside the library at the youth desk, please call the youth desk at 847-429-4685, before you arrive to the library. Designed to meet Next Generation Science Standards.

Additional extension activities will be provided at the end of the program.

2p-2.45p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Coding Club: Minecraft Help Steve or Alex build a house, make a farm, and collect coal as they make their way through a virtual world in this Minecraft Adventure with Blockly code! Grades 2 and up Registration Required You will use Blockly code loops and debug code while on this Minecraft challenge. You will also work with If statements, a fundamental part of learning to program.

An additional coding activity will be available for more experienced coders. This virtual program will take place in ZOOM and assisted by Gail Borden staff. Participants will receive an email invitation with login information and links 24 hours before the program begins. This class is sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials to help bridge the digital divide and foster digital literacy skills. For more information on Internet Essentials, visit www.internetessentials.com 4p-5p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

con los niños en su hogar. Así como dar información y sugerencias sobre su educación. Cada mes nos enfocaremos en un tema en particular discutiendo y realizando actividades que apoyan el tema. Instrucciones para unirse por Zoom Regístrese en www. gailborden.info y le contactaremos con el enlace y código para participar: O envíenos un correo electrónico a biblioteca@gailborden.info (incluya su nombre y teléfono) O envíenos un mensaje de texto al 224-407-2399 (incluya su nombre y correo electrónico) Para obtener ayuda técnica para acceder a Zoom: Envíenos un correo electrónico a biblioteca@gailborden. info (incluya su nombre y teléfono) O envíenos un mensaje de texto al 224-407-2399 (incluya su nombre y correo electrónico) 10a-11a, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Kids’ Spanish Conversation Group on Zoom See 10/6. 3.30p-4p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info STEAM for K-2: Invisible Ink Learn how to write hidden messages for your friends or family to discover. No materials are needed for pickup for this program. Supplies from Home: paper, 2 tablespoons of Baking Soda, 2 tablespoons of water, toothpick or cotton swab, cup of colored juice All registered participants will receive an email with the class zoom login.

4p-4.30p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Cultural Arts Commission 6p-7p, Elgin City Hall, 150 Dexter Court 311 cityofelgin.org Cuentos para la familia See 10/5.

7p-7.30p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Tue.Oct.13 Temas para Padres con Family Focus Online Participa e infórmate sobre temas relacionados con la educación y formación de tus hijos, también realizaremos actividades.

Nuestro programa enriquece las necesidades de las familias en la comunidad Hispana, ofreciendo apoyo, confianza y aliento para interactuar

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STEAM for 3-5: Invisible Ink See above. 5p-5.30p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info El Mundo del Internet: Facebook Live Visita el programa en vivo en: https://bit.ly/gbplFBLV Aprende a encontrar lo que necesitas y lo que no sabias que necesitabas. 6p-7p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info QuickBooks Desktop Series See 10/6. 6p-7.30p, GBPL Main Library Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Financial & Retirement Planning Book Club Join Keith Rauschenberger, CFP®, MBA, an experienced retirement planner as he leads you through a multi-week book discussion on retirement, investments and financial planning. Please register. Keith will lead the discussion, answer questions, and provide additional relevant information for DIY planners. Discussion will be based on the book How to Make Your Money Last 6.30p-7.30p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden. info Grupo de Conversación en Inglés Online See 10/6. 6.30p-7.45p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Transfer Your Photos to Wood Join Elda’s Craft Corner on Facebook Live at https://bit.ly/gbplFBLV and learn how to transfer your photos to wood to make a shabby-chic farm styled piece of art. 7p-7.30p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Wed.Oct.14 Toddler Time See 10/7. 10a-10.30a, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden. info Piano Performance: John LaBorn 3.30p-4.30p, GBPL Main Library, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Advanced 3D Now that you have completed our Intro and Intermediate 3D design classes, take your skills to the next level by completing our advanced challenge! Grades 3-8 Have fun learning and building in 3D from home using Tinkercad, a free 3D design platform - no downloading necessary. This virtual program will

take place in ZOOM. Participants will receive an email invitation with login information, instructions and links 24 hours before the program begins. *A DESKTOP, LAPTOP, OR CHROMEBOOK is required. Participants will be contacted when their 3D design is ready and can pick it up at Gail Borden Library’s Main Location (270 N. Grove Ave. Elgin, IL) *Registrants for this program must have taken the Intro to 3D and Intermediate 3Dprograms. This class is sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials to help bridge the digital divide and foster digital literacy skills. For more information on Internet Essentials, visit www.internetessentials.com 4p-5p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden. info Studio 270 Volunteer Squad See 10/1. 4p-6p, GBPL Main Library Studio 270, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Go Bilingual Online See 10/7. 5p-6p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden. info Music Production: Selling Beats Online Learn to sell beats online via personal websites like wix.com or music production sites like beatstars. com. Prerecorded video can be found at https://bit.ly/gbfbylah 5p-5.15p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden. info MS Excel Advanced Topics Learn how to use conditional formatting, work with multiple sheets in an Excel workbook, calculate percentages, and use PMT & VLOOKUP functions..

Stand Alone: This class is not part of series - please register for all events separately. This class is sponsored

by Comcast Internet Essentials to help bridge the digital divide and foster digital literacy skills. For more information on Internet Essentials, visit www.internetessentials. com 6p-7.30p, GBPL Main Library Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Walking Book Club See 10/7.

6p-7.30p, Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way 847.742.2411 gailborden. info

Thu.Oct.15 Adventure Storytime with Ms. Stephanie See 10/1. 10a-10.30a, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Piano Performance: Steve Yoder 11a-12p, GBPL Main Library Lobby - Piano, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Kids Explore for K-2: Trivia Night Test your knowledge and have a fun night playing trivia! All registered participants will receive an email with the zoom login and trivia information. No supplies to be picked up.

This program does not have supplies to pick-up this week. All registered

participants will receive an email with the Zoom login prior to the program date. New to Zoom? Click here for more information. 4p-4.30p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Kids Explore for 3-5: Trivia Night Test your knowledge and have a fun night playing trivia! All registered participants will receive an email with the zoom login and trivia information.

No supplies to be picked up. This program does not have supplies to pick-up this week. All registered participants will receive an email with a Zoom login prior to the program date.

5p-5.30p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Baby Rhyme Time See 10/1.

6p-6.30p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Rooftop Concert Series An intimate rooftop concert under the stars! We are happy to host a series of concerts happening on our rooftop deck!

Each one will feature a local acoustic performance or singer and a cash bar will be available. We encourage you to BYOF (bring our own food) or order your favorite snacks from our amazing local restaurants! Your ticket cost includes 1 drink ticket. Doors open at 6:30PM and the performer will begin at 7PM. A cash bar will be available from 6:30PM-9PM. No outside beverages are allowed. This month’s concert features Matthew Kopecky .

We will be encouraging social distancing during these concerts. This means we’ll have private lounges or highboy tables available for you and your friends. Masks are required when not sitting at your seat. *Please use the exterior staircase on the Northside of the building (by Danny’s Pizza).

6.30p, The Haight, 166 Symphony Way 224.801.4166 thehaightelgin. com. $5 Virtual Zombie Fest We are going virtual this year with craft pick up and a virtual meet up via Zoom with the author and illustrator of 8 Little Zombies on how to draw your own zombie! Pick up supplies starting on Oct 5. This program has supplies to be picked up at the Main Library KidSpace Youth Reference Desk (270 N Grove Elgin, IL 60120). Program supplies will be ready for pick-up starting October 5th. All registered participants will receive an email with the zoom login prior to the program date. If you would like to pick-up the supplies at the Main Library Drive-up Window instead of inside the library at the youth desk, please call the youth desk at, 847-429-4685, before you arrive to the library. 7p-7.30p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden. info

Fri.Oct.16 Stomp, Clap, and Read! See 10/2.

10a-10.30a, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411

6.10 gailborden.info Downtown Elgin Farmer’s Market See 10/2. 3p-7p, South Spring Street, Between Chicago and Grove 847.888.1456 downtownelgin.com.

Free Sip & Carve Ready to take your pumpkin carving to the next level?

If you answered yes, let’s make it a date night or girls night! Step 1: Grab a glass of wine. Step 2: Follow a local artist in carving a spooky, yet beautiful masterpiece on a pumpkin. Step 3: Take home your piece of art. This casual “Date Night” event will include an art lesson from a professional, your own set of tools and pumpkins galore! Come sip some wine and learn how to carve like a pro. Register as an individual or a couple.

Couples will each receive their own pumpkin to carve, but share tools with their partner. 6p-10p, Camp Big Timber, 37W955 Big Timber Road 847.235.6600 bigtimberpumpkinfest. org/sip-and-carve. $60-100 Terror in the Timbers See 10/2.

6p, Camp Big Timber, 37W955 Big Timber Road 847.235.6600 terrorinthetimbers.com. $65 per vehicle (4 persons) Lounge Puppets 80’s metal cover band. 8p, Old Republic Kitchen + Bar, 155 S. Randall Road 224.535.9544 oldrepublicbar.com. $10 Cover

Sat.Oct.17 Family Fall Fest Who’s ready for a carnival-style adventure this fall?

Grab your family and head out to Camp Big Timber for a fun-filled day of pumpkin painting, scarecrow building and maybe even a petting zoo. The Family Fall Fest is open to young ages and those young at heart. Under 4 free. 9a-11a, Camp Big Timber, 37W955 Big Timber Road 847.235.6600 bigtimberpumpkinfest. org/family-fall-fest. $10 Family Fall Fest See above.

11.30a-1.30p, Camp Big Timber, 37W955 Big Timber Road 847.235.6600 bigtimberpumpkinfest. org/family-fall-fest. $10 Google Docs 1 - en la Biblioteca No hay costo ni hay que tener tarjeta de la biblioteca. Favor registrarse. Puede registrarse para la serie completa o para una sola clase. 1p-3p, GBPL Main Library Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Family Fall Fest See above. 2p-4p, Camp Big Timber, 37W955 Big Timber Road 847.235.6600 bigtimberpumpkinfest.org/family-fall-fest. $10 Studio 270 Volunteer Squad See 10/1. 2p-4p, GBPL Main Library Studio 270*, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Terror in the Timbers See 10/2. 6p, Camp Big Timber, 37W955 Big Timber

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October 2020 Road 847.235.6600 terrorinthetimbers.com. $65 per vehicle (4 persons)

game! Join me! No supplies needed 4p-4.30p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Seventh Heaven 8p, Old Republic Kitchen + Bar, 155 S. Randall Road 224.535.9544 oldrepublicbar.com. $10 Cover

Studio 270 Volunteer Squad See 10/1. 4p-6p, GBPL Main Library Studio 270, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Sun.Oct.18 Poetry for the People See 10/4.

3p-4.30p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Mon.Oct.19 Kane County Early Voting Early voting for all Kane county precincts.

Continues through 10/31. 8.30a-7p, GBPL Main Library Meadows Community Rooms ABC, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Animal Crossing Fan Party for Grades 6-8 Meet up with other fans of the Animal Crossing games, trade tips, and try some real-life crafting!

Please include your email when registering. All registered participants will receive an email with instructions on how to access the event via Zoom and information about picking up craft supplies from the library.

Program Supplies provided: Cardstock paper toys Program Supplies to gather at home: ScissorsGlue or tape 4.30p-5.30p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Preschool Storytime See 10/5.

10a-10.30a, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Financial & Retirement Planning Book Club See 10/13. 6.30p-7.30p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden. info

Spanish Café / Conversation Group Online See 10/5. 12p-1p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Grupo de Conversación en Inglés Online See 10/6. 6.30p-7.45p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

STEAM for K-2: Halloween Design Challenge Halloween is coming! Let’s do some spooky STEAM challenges, oh my! Grades 3-5. Registration required. This program has supplies to be picked up at the Main Library. All registered participants will receive an email with the class zoom login and instructions on picking up materials for the programs from the Youth Desk at the Main Library (address: 270 N Grove Ave. Elgin) from October 12 - 18th. If you would like to pickup the supplies at the Main Library Drive-up Window instead of inside the library at the youth desk, please call the youth desk at, 847-429-4685, before you arrive to the library. In your bag: 10 toothpicks, 30 craft sticks, 5 pumpkin candies; Supplies from Home: scissors, glue, tape, markers.

4p-4.30p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Teen Job Hunting Looking for a job?

Don’t know how to start? Join Billie to learn how apply, interview, and land your first job. 6.30p-7.30p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Studio 270 Volunteer Corps Make a craft to give to someone in need.

4p-5p, GBPL Main Library Studio 270, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info STEAM for 3-5: Halloween Design Challenge See above. 5p-5.30p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden. info Cuentos para la familia See 10/5.

7p-7.30p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Tue.Oct.20 Kids’ Spanish Conversation Group on Zoom See 10/6. 3.30p-4p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Creativity Corner: Scavenger Hunt!

We’ll have a story and play a fun

Edgar Allen Poe-Inspired Wreath Join Elda’s Craft Corner on Facebook Live at https://bit.ly/gbplFBLV and learn how to repurpose old books to make a spooky book page wreath.

Join Elda’s Craft Corner on Facebook Live at https://bit.ly/gbplFBLV and learn how to repurpose old books to make a spooky book page wreath.

7p-7.30p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Managing Debt so it Doesn’t Manage You What are the different types of debt, the benefits and costs of it?

Learn how to tackle the debt you have, and how you can improve your credit score. Please Register Sponsored by KCT Credit Union Marlen Glenn, a Financial Wellness Educator from KCT Credit Union will be presenting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with a link for watching the program via Zoom.

7p-8p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Wed.Oct.21 Toddler Time See 10/7. 10a-10.30a, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden. info

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Main Library Studio 270, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Go Bilingual Online See 10/7. 5p-6p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden. info Grant Writing 101 This program will focus on effective grant writing and how to find grants that may apply to you. Pre-recorded video can be found at ps://bit.ly/gbfbylah A grant is essentially free money that can be used for a specific reason. There are thousands of grants available to people from all walks of life. 5p-5.15p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden. info Walking Book Club See 10/7.

6p-7.30p, Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way 847.742.2411 gailborden. info Contemporary Book Group The Contemporary Book Group discusses current literary selections once a month. October 2020 discussion: News of the World by Paulette Jiles.

Registration is required. For more information, contact Andrea Houston at ahouston@gailborden.info or 847289-5844. 7p-8p, GBPL Main Library Elgin Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Thu.Oct.22 Adventure Storytime with Ms. Stephanie See 10/1. 10a-10.30a, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Elgin Art Showcase

a versatile performance space and art gallery in downtown elgin, illinois 100 seat capacity fully tech-equipped dressing/green rooms bar/catering friendly reasonable rates 164 division street call 847.931.6019

Piano Performance: Steve Yoder 11a-12p, GBPL Main Library Lobby - Piano, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Studio 270 Volunteer Squad See 10/1. 4p-6p, GBPL Main Library Studio 270, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Book Party: Narwhal and Jelly!

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Please verify that your event of interest will be held as listed here. During COVID-19, everything is subject to change.

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Piano Performance: John LaBorn 3.30p-4.30p, GBPL Main Library, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

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Studio 270 Volunteer Corps Help us create wonderful and unusual works of art for the library. 4p-5p, GBPL

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Side Street Studio Arts 15 Ziegler Court

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FEED.whereisbravo EAST SIDE Baker Hill Restaurant 1279 Dundee Ave. Beef Villa 1055 Dundee Avenue Blue Kangaroo Coin Laundry 464 Summit Street Elgin History Museum 360 Park Street Elgin Public Museum 225 Grand Ave Gail Borden Public Library 270 N. Grove Avenue Jewel-Osco 1040 Summit Street Olde Towne Inn 412 Bluff City Boulevard Superior Homes Team Realty 1173 Dundee Ave. Tri-City Animal Hospital 790 Summit St.

DOWNTOWN Al’s Cafe & Creamery 43 DuPage Court Arabica Cafe* 59 Douglas Ave Associated Bank 16 N. Spring Street Blue Box Cafe 176 E. Chicago Street Centre of Elgin 100 Symphony Way Danny’s on Douglas* 231 Douglas Avenue Downtown Neighborhood Assn* 31 S. Grove Avenue #100 Dream Hall at 51* 51 S. Grove Avenue Elgin Antiques & Uniques 207 E. Chicago Street Elgin Area Chamber 31 S. Grove Avenue Elgin ArtSpace Lofts 51 S. Spring Street Elgin Art Showcase 164 Division Street Elgin Books & Coffee 66 S. Grove Ave. Elgin City Hall 150 Dexter Court Elgin Public House 219 E. Chicago Street Elgin Symphony Orchestra 20 Dupage Court

Hemmens Cultural Center 45 Symphony Way

Jewel-Osco 1660 Larkin Avenue

Jewel-Osco 375 Randall Road

Imago Creative Studios 216 Prairie Street

Judson University 1151 N. State Street

Stanley’s Ale House 335 N. McLean Boulevard

Kellenberger Auto Service 217 Symphony Way

Metra Rail Big Timber Station 2025 Big Timber Road

Starbucks 338 S. Randall Road

Law Offi ces of Shirley Sadjadi 169 E. Chicago St.

Paul’s Family Restaurant 1300 Lawrence Avenue

EAST/WEST DUNDEE

Mama Lee’s Gourmet Popcorn 20 S. Spring St.

Presence St. Joseph Hospital 77 N. Airlite Street

Courtyard by Marriott 2175 Marriott Drive, West Dundee

Martini Room 161 E. Chicago St.

Sirin Dentistry 1 Crescent St.

The Dundee Depot 319 N. River St., East Dundee

Pastigel Bakery 154 E. Chicago St.

State Street Market Shops 701 N. State St.

East Dundee Village Hall 120 Barrington Ave., East Dundee

Radio Shopping Show Redemption Center 16 Douglas Avenue

Walnut Speakeasy 214 Walnut Avenue

Emmett’s Brewing Company 128 W. Main St., West Dundee

Willow Lake Estates* 161 West River Road

The Manor Restaurant 425 E. Main St., East Dundee

RANDALL CORRIDOR

Midwest Retro 207 Barrington Ave., East Dundee

Razor Heads Barber Shop 18 S. Spring Street Red Poppy Bistro 109 E. Highland Avenue Rediscover Records 9 S. Spring Street Senior Services Associates 205 Fulton Street Side Street Studio Arts Gallery 15 Ziegler Court

WEST SIDE Alexander’s Cafe 1725 N. State Street Bender Dental Care 217 N. McLean Blvd.

Big Skillet Restaurant 90 Tyler Creek Plaza Big Apple Bagels* 561 N. McLean Boulevard Clean Vistas Laundromat Tyler Creek Plaza D Hangout Bar and Grill 550 S. McLean Boulevard Ecker Center 1845 Grandstand Place Elgin Community College 1700 Spartan Drive Elgin Shopping Mall 308 S. McLean Boulevard Habitat for Humanity ReStore 800 N. State Street Hampton Inn 405 Airport Road Hawthorne Hill Nature Center 28 Brookside Dr. Herb’s Bakery 1020 Larkin Ave.

Explore Elgin Area 60 S. Grove Avenue

Highland Ave Church of the Brethren 783 W. Highland Ave.

Funky Rooster Tattoo & Gallery 73 S. Grove Avenue

Holiday Inn Express 495 Airport Road

1600 Professional Building 1600 N. Randall Road 1710 Professional Building 1710 N. Randall Road Advocate Sherman Hospital 1425 N. Randall Road Candlewood Suites 1780 Capital Street Comfort Suites 2480 Bushwood Drive Jimmy’s Charhouse 2290 Point Boulevard Johnny’s Supper Club 1250 Bowes Creek Road McDonald’s 255 S. Randall Road Panera Bread 2484 North Randall Road Physician’s Immediate Care 2490 Bushwood Drive Rakow Branch, Gail Borden Library 2751 W. Bowes Road Rookie’s All-American Pub & Grill 2486 Bushwood Drive Starbucks 2480 North Randall Road Village Pizza and Pub 2496 N. Randall Road Woodman’s Market (C’Ville)* 2100 Randall Road

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6p, Camp Big Timber, 37W955 Big Timber Road 847.235.6600 terrorinthetimbers.com. $65 per vehicle (4 persons)

invited! Join us to meet Narwhal & his BFF Jelly as we read from/discuss the first graphic novel in this series.

We’ll also create a squiggly jellyfish craft. This program has supplies to be picked up at the KidSpace Youth Reference Desk at the Main Library (270 N. Grove Ave, Elgin). Program supplies will be ready for pick-up between Monday, October 12th through Sunday, October 18th. All registered participants will receive an email with the zoom login prior to the program date. If you would like to pick up the supplies at the Main Library DriveUp Window instead of the inside the library at the youth desk, please call the youth desk at 847-429-4685 before you arrive at the library. Program Supplies in the bag: Styrofoam dome (1/2 of a 2.8” ball) pre-painted blue; 6 pipe cleaners (all different colors of the rainbow); 2 googly eyes; 2-foot piece of string/yarn; Toothpicks (3); Happy Narwhal Square; Sad Jelly Square; 1 small craft stick. Program Supplies to gather from home: Liquid white glue; Glue Stick; Pencil.

5p-5.45p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Baby Rhyme Time See 10/1.

6p-6.30p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Lawyer in the Library Visit this walk-in service to assist you with your legal questions. No registration.

Provided in partnership with the Kane County Law Library & Self Help Legal Center. Are you trying to muddle through the legal maze yourself?

Visit this walk-in service to assist you with your legal questions. Volunteer attorneys will provide legal coaching, document review, and referrals to other community services. Bring paperwork that relates to your legal issues. Your meeting with the lawyer will last approximately 15 minutes. A Law Librarian and an Illinois Justice Corps Fellow will be available to guide you through resources and assist you with e-filing your court documents. No registration. Provided in partnership with the Kane County Law Library & Self Help Legal Center. 6p-7.30p, GBPL Main Library Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Terror in the Timbers See 10/2.

Doug Tallamy’s Wild Ones Video Presentation Wild Ones of Northern Kane County presents Dr. Doug Tallamy’s video about how we can start in our own yards to rebuild wildlife habitat and transform the world. Please register for link to Zoom. Wild Ones of Northern Kane County presents Dr. Doug Tallamy, who will be speaking about why we need to start in our own yards to rebuild wildlife habitat.

Drawing on his rich background as a teacher, researcher, thinker and writer, he uses slides and stories to make the case for reconnecting with nature. His new book, Nature’s Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation That Starts in Your Yard, elaborates his idea of creating a Homegrown National Park on our private properties. He envisions connecting fragmented habitats into corridors that allow wildlife to move from place to place as conditions change. Happily, converting our lawns into food for the insects that support a complex food web, requires no change to government or infrastructure. As E.O Wilson writes, Tallamy is one of the most original and persuasive present-day authors on conservation. He is also one of the most inspiring and knowledgeable presenters, a speaker who stimulates us to think and to act. Our co-sponsors include Citizens for Conservation, Elgin Community Network, Elgin Garden Club, Friends of the Fox River, Gail Borden Public Library, The Growing Place, Izaak Walton League of America, Natural Land Institute, Prairie committee of Fine Line Creative Arts Center, Red Buffalo Nursery, Shared Harvest Co-op, Spa Bleu, Tallgrass Restoration, June and Steve Keibler, and Mary Jo Vance.

7p-8.30p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Sonidos del Inglés Online See 10/8.

7p-8p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Fri.Oct.23 Drive-Thru Trick-or-Treat Come to Camp Big Timber and Trick or Treat with the cast and crew of Terror in the Timbers! From 3:30 to 5PM dress in your favorite Halloween costume and drive thru our spooky forest.

We’ll have special treats for every person in the car and you’ll get some behind the scenes views of our scary drive in the woods during daylight hours. Big Timber Pumpkin Fest will be offering Drive Thru Trick or Treat.

We will offer a safe and fun version of our Terror show that everyone in the family can come out an enjoy from. Click now to secure your tickets to this all-new Halloween adventure!

Camp Big Timber, 37W955 Big Timber

Road 847.235.6600 bigtimberpumpkinfest.org/trick-or-treat. $20 per car Halloween Hullabaloo Join us for Halloween family fun! This virtual halloween party will include stories, crafts, and interactive games! Please register. This event will be held using the online meeting platform Zoom.

Once you have registered, please check your email one hour before the program for a link. Bags (with activities and crafts) for this program will be available beginning Monday, October 19. To receive your bag, please select your preference for where to pick up your supplies at either Main Library or the Rakow Branch starting October 19. Ask for the Halloween bag. We will be hosting a virtual parade during the event! If you would like your child to participate, please email Debbie Roycroft (droycroft@ gailborden.info) the following: Child’s name What session you registered for (either 10am or 2pm) a photo of your child in costume to include in our slideshow that will be shown during the program Deadline for receiving photo: Wednesday, October 21. 10a-11a, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Stomp, Clap, and Read! See 10/2.

10a-10.30a, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info 3D Freestyle Challenge Now that you have completed Intro, Intermediate, and Advanced 3D design classes, take your skills to the next level by completing our freestyle challenges or design a creation of your own!

Grades 3-8 Have fun learning and building in 3D from home using Tinkercad, a free 3D design platform - no downloading necessary. This virtual program will take place in ZOOM. Participants will receive an email invitation with login information, instructions and links 24 hours before the program begins. *A DESKTOP, LAPTOP, OR CHROMEBOOK is required.

Participants will be contacted when their 3D design is ready and can pick it up at Gail Borden Library’s Main Location (270 N. Grove Ave. Elgin, IL) *Registrants for this program must have taken the Intro to 3D Intermediate 3D and Advanced 3D programs or attended the Coding Club: Code with 3D Design Series. This class is sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials to help bridge the digital divide and foster digital literacy skills.

For more information on Internet Essentials, visit www.internetessentials. com 1p-2p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

21 Timber Road 847.235.6600 terrorinthetimbers.com. $65 per vehicle (4 persons)

Sat.Oct.24 Family Fall Fest See 10/17. 9a-11a, Camp Big Timber, 37W955 Big Timber Road 847.235.6600 bigtimberpumpkinfest.org/family-fall-fest. $10 Bob Thomas in Football and the Law - Author Event Veteran sports author Doug Feldmann and former Chicago Bears kicker (and current Illinois Supreme Court Justice) Bob Thomas visit the library to discuss Feldmann’s new biography of Thomas.

Hear the details to Bob Thomas’ rise to the top of two separate professions and how his faith helped him overcome obstacles in each pursuit.

Signed copies of the book will be available for sale (cash only) Note: this program is subject to cancellation. 10.30a-11.30a, GBPL Main Library Elgin Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info A tour of Italy Go on a virtual tour of Italy with your own personal tour guide. Registration is required on Zoom to attend on your smartphone, computer or tablet. 11a-12p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Family Fall Fest See 10/17.

11.30a-1.30p, Camp Big Timber, 37W955 Big Timber Road 847.235.6600 bigtimberpumpkinfest. org/family-fall-fest. $10 Google Sheets 1- en la Biblioteca No hay costo ni hay que tener tarjeta de la biblioteca. Favor registrarse. Puede registrarse para la serie completa o para una sola clase. 1p-3p, GBPL Main Library Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Halloween Mini-Sessions Lunacek Photography presents Halloween mini sessions with Emily Rock and Christian Bolivar! Come get spooky in your favorite Halloween costume and get a 20 minute professional photo shoot in our brand new studio. Sessions are ONLY $45 dollars (normally $125) and include festive props, 20 minutes with a photographer and 3 images

Halloween Hullabaloo See above.

2p-3p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info 3D Freestyle Challenge See above.

3p-4p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Terror in the Timbers See 10/2.

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of your choosing. A $20, non refundable deposit, is required to hold your reservation time. (The session fee is only for 1 individual. Each additional person is $5. Makeup artists are available for $55 and you get an additional 2 images with a makeup artist.) 1p, Elgin Professional Building, 164 Division Street 630.450.0592 lunacekphotography.com. $45 Big Timber Brew Fest Cheers to the great outdoors! We’re bringing several breweries and some great music for you and your friends to enjoy a rockin’ good time. Plus, food truck options will let you enjoy eats from some of your favorite and restaurants. Individual tickets are available OR rent your very own Bier Garden.

No more than 10 people per Bier Garden. Each participant will be assigned to a Bier Garden for the evening.

Vendors will bring their elixirs to you!

Participate in the only Beer Fest this season where the health and safety of the participants comes first. Stay in small groups and stay safe. Bring your own chair or blanket, relax and enjoy the beer and food that comes to you! Service begins 30 minutes after doors open. 1.30p, Camp Big Timber, 37W955 Big Timber Road 847.235.6600 bigtimberpumpkinfest. org/brew-fest. $40-400 Family Fall Fest See 10/17. 2p-4p, Camp Big Timber, 37W955 Big Timber Road 847.235.6600 bigtimberpumpkinfest.org/family-fall-fest. $10 Sound Bath See 10/9. 2p, Still Life Meditation, 25 S. Grove Avenue, Fifth Floor 224.407.2707 stilllifemeditation.net. $25 Big Timber Brew Fest See above.

6p, Camp Big Timber, 37W955 Big Timber Road 847.235.6600 bigtimberpumpkinfest.org/brew-fest. $40-400 Terror in the Timbers See 10/2.

6p, Camp Big Timber, 37W955 Big Timber Road 847.235.6600 terrorinthetimbers.com. $65 per vehicle (4 persons) Boy Band Review Playing your favorites from Backstreet Boys, *NSYNC, New Kids On The Block, Boys II Men, One Direction, Justin Timberlake and more! http://www.boybandreview.

Waking Up White: Community Discussion W/ Author Debby Irving Debby Irving, author of Waking Up White talks about her experiences which led her to become an ally in the fight for equity, diversity, and inclusion. Joyce Fountain, moderator. Debby Irving’s memoir Waking Up White: And Finding Myself In The Story Of Race (2014) describes her journey from her comfortable middle-class childhood where race wasn’t spoken of, to her awareness in adulthood of the effects white privilege has had on American society.

Irving will talk about her experiences which led to her becoming one of the most well-known allies in the fight for equity, diversity, and inclusion. Joyce Fountain will moderate the discussion that follows. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the program via Zoom.

Presented in partnership with: CERL, Elgin Cultural Arts Commission, Elgin Human Relations Commission, Fox Valley Citizens For Peace & Justice, Kane County Sheriff’s Office 2p-3.30p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Mon.Oct.26 Spanish Café / Conversation Group Online See 10/5. 12p-1p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Rakow Readers Book Club on Zoom Join the Rakow Readers for a book discussion on Zoom. This month: There There by Tommy Orange.

Please register to be emailed the Zoom invitation link. You can join the Zoom meeting on a computer, through the Zoom app on a tablet or smartphone, or you can call in using a cell phone or landline. 1.30p-2.30p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden. info Coding Club: Minecraft Make your own Minecraft game! The Minecraft world has stopped- the sheep are frozen, the chickens won’t lay eggs, and the zombies are still. It’s up to you to make it all work again. Grade 2 and up Registration Required - must have attended at least one of the previous Minecraft Coding Clubs to register Learn how to use Events to control your game. In the final level you make a custom Minecraft game that you can share with your friends. This virtual program will take place in ZOOM and assisted by Gail Borden staff.

Participants will receive an email invitation with login information and links 24 hours before the program begins.

This class is sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials to help bridge the digital divide and foster digital

literacy skills. For more information on Internet Essentials, visit www. internetessentials.com 4p-5p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Studio 270 Volunteer Corps Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is open to High Schoolers interested in making a difference in the library community.

Come join TAB to have a leadership position at the library, organize events, give input on the librarys Teen book and magazine collections, what resources are available in Studio 270, gain volunteer hours, and influence how the library serves teens. 4p-5p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden. info Café Latino: Discusión de Libros Online Este mes leeremos los capítulos 5-13 del libro: Yo no soy tu perfecta hija mexicana por Erika L. Sánchez.

Disponible en la Biblioteca. El último lunes de cada mes, nos reunimos junto con otros participantes para comentar la lectura del libro: Yo no soy tu perfecta hija mexicana por Erika L. Sánchez disponible en: https:// gailborden.bibliocommons.com/v2/ search?query=yo+no+soy+tu+perfecta+hija+mexicana&searchType=smart Todos los que estén interesados en leer y compartir son bienvenidos.

Para más información, comunícate con Flor Chavez al 847-427-6791 o fchavez@gailborden.info. El grupo se reúne a través de la plataforma de reunión virtual Zoom. Puede participar en una computadora, tableta o teléfono celular. Al registrarse le contactaremos con el enlace y código para participar: O envíenos un correo electrónico a biblioteca@gailborden. info (incluya su nombre y teléfono) O envíenos un mensaje de texto al 224-407-2399 (incluya su nombre y teléfono) Para obtener ayuda técnica para acceder a Zoom o para obtener prestado el libro: Envíenos un correo electrónico a biblioteca@gailborden. info (incluya su nombre y teléfono) O envíenos un mensaje de texto al 224-407-2399 (incluya su nombre y teléfono) After registering we will contact you with the link and code to participate: Or send us an email to biblioteca@gailborden.info (include your name and phone) Or send us a text message to 224-407-2399 (include your name and phone) For tech help accessing Zoom or to get the book: Send us an email to biblioteca@gailborden.info (include your name and phone) Or send us a text message to 224-407-2399 (include your name and phone) 6p-7p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Corky’s Chamber Ba-lues-za!

Chamber Music on the Fox (CMOTF) presents “Corky’s Virtual Chamber Ba-lues-za!” live on Zoom. The performance will be 100% remote, with Corky and the performers inviting viewers into their homes for an extra special evening of original, innovative performances created exclusively

6.10 for this performance. But this time, it’s not just Corky, it’s not just his Chamber Blues ensemble, it’s all that plus a slew of guest artists so sensational, they’ve never before been on the same stage at the same time!

The presentation will feature artists including Ernie Watts, Toronzo Canon, Lynne Jordan, Tracy Nelson, Marcella Detroit, all singing and playing from spaces around the country and the world. Instead of a set price for tickets, CMOTF is providing this concert without charge, instead urging viewers to donate generously as they are able. The suggested donation for this program is $30, but any amount will be accepted. In addition, CMOTF is offering a VIP Special after the performance: for an additional $20, mingle with the artists after the show for an intimate Zoom cocktail party AND be the first to receive a digital copy of Corky’s upcoming album. 7p, Virtual 224.276.8881 chambermusiconthefox.org Writers on the Fox This writer’s peer group, led by author Kathleen York, will inspire and motivate you using prompts and exercises for creative writing. Writers of all genres are welcome to participate. Please Register After registering, you will receive a link to the Zoom meeting. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden. info

Tue.Oct.27 Halloween Dance Party Mwahahaha!

Wear your costume for a monstrously fun morning of music, stories, and dancing! Please register. This event will be held on the virtual platform, Zoom. Please register and you will receive a link to the program via email one hour before the program.

10a-10.30a, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info STEAM for K-2: Pumpkin Science Let’s have fun exploring this fall favorite! This program has supplies to be picked up at the Rakow Branch drive-up window. All registered participants will receive an email with the class zoom login and instructions on picking up a kit for the program from the Rakow Branch drive-up window (2751 W. Bowes Rd.) from Monday, October 19th and Sunday, October 25th.

Kit from Library: Worksheet, string.

Supplies from home: Small pumpkin, Legos, pencil, pot of water (checking if it floats!) 4p-4.30p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Teen Writers Club Join other teen writers to share what youre writing and help you through the creative writing process. 4p-5p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info STEAM for 3-5: Pumpkin Science See above. 5p-5.30p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Buscar Empleo en Línea: Facebook

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Wed.Oct.28 Scones with Bill the Baker Bill the Baker, with over 40 years of baking experience, will teach you his basic recipe for scones. Due to limited seating, there is an option to view via Zoom. Please register on Online version. Once mastered, you’ll be able to create endless options based on your favorite flavors. Bill will show you how to substitute and mix and match ingredients so that your dessert complements your tastes. Come and see why people are talking about Bill the Baker. Note: This program can also be attended virtually via Zoom by registering on the Online version.

1p-2p, GBPL Main Library Sally Lee Room A-B, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Piano Performance: John LaBorn 3.30p-4.30p, GBPL Main Library, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Haunted Halloween 3D Join us for a hauntingly 3D experience! Give your friends and family a fright by learning how to design a spooky fun creation

in 3D. Grades 2-8 Families welcome!

Have fun learning and building in 3D from home with this introductory program using Tinkercad, a free 3D design platform - no downloading necessary. Attendees can collaborate with family members or work independently. This virtual program will take place in ZOOM. Participants will receive an email invitation with login information, instructions and links 24 hours before the program begins. *A DESKTOP, LAPTOP, OR CHROMEBOOK is required. Participants will be contacted when their 3D design is ready and can pick it up at Gail Borden Library’s Main Location (270 N. Grove Ave. Elgin, IL) This class is sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials to help bridge the digital divide and foster digital literacy skills.

For more information on Internet Essentials, visit www.internetessentials.com 4p-5p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Studio 270 Volunteer Squad See 10/1. 4p-6p, GBPL Main Library Studio 270, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Collaboration Station: Music Artist Paperwork Learn to properly collaborate with other artists using split sheets, BMI, ASCAP and songtradr. com for royalties, publishing and music licensing. Prerecorded video can be found at https://bit.ly/gbfbylah 5p-5.15p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Go Bilingual Online See 10/7. 5p-6p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden. info Brittain’s Tunnel of Terror Let us scare the yell out of you while you get your car clean! Watch for ghosts and ghouls and be ready for a frightful wash! Each car receives a goody bag before they enter the Tunnel of Terror. Price is $20 per car. $5 of each ticket goes to Food for Greater Elgin. Continues thru 10/31. 6p-10p, Brittain’s Car Wash, 1572 Larkin Avenue 847.931.0135 brittainscarwash. com. $20 per car German Conversation Group Herzlich willkommen! Practice or improve

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your conversation skills with other German speakers. Barbara Laane will be facilitating the conversation with different relevant themes virtually via Zoom. You can join this program on a computer, through the Zoom app, on a tablet or smartphone. Please register and you will receive a link to the meeting. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Walking Book Club See 10/7.

7p-8.30p, GBPL Main Library Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Thu.Oct.29 Adventure Storytime with Ms. Stephanie See 10/1. 10a-10.30a, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Piano Performance: Steve Yoder 11a-12p, GBPL Main Library Lobby - Piano, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Baking for Kids: Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Cookies Join us on Facebook Live to learn how to bake Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Cookies. As the cookies bake, we will read stories, and learn about pumpkins.

This recipe is really easy and only requires three ingredients and an oven.

Before the program, please gather: 1 box of Spice Cake Mix; 1 Bag of Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips; 1 - 15 oz Can of Pumpkin Puree. Please have a grown up help with the oven. This event will be held live on Facebook.

You do not need to have a Facebook account to participate in the program. To participate, click here to be directed to Facebook Live at the time of the program. Email Tabatha Anderson at tanderson@gailborden.info if you have any additional questions.

4p-4.30p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Brittain’s Tunnel of Terror See 10/28. 6p-10p, Brittain’s Car Wash, 1572 Larkin Avenue 847.931.0135 brittainscarwash.com. $20 per car Terror in the Timbers See 10/2.

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thetimbers.com. $65 per vehicle (4 persons) Family Trivia: Halloween Edition Work together as a family on trivia via CrowdPurr to see how much you know about all things Halloween! We are using Crowdpurr to create this experience! While it is a live event, the whole experience is through your web browser. No videos or zoom needed for this! To play: At 6:55, click on this link: https://www.crowd. live/9XM9C The game starts at 7 pm. The players have 30 seconds to answer each question. The faster you answer correctly, the more points you earn. After every ten questions, you will see a ranking board that let’s you see how you are doing vs the other players. Hope to see you there!

7p-7.30p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Fri.Oct.30 Drive-Thru Trick-or-Treat See 10/23.

Camp Big Timber, 37W955 Big Timber Road 847.235.6600 bigtimberpumpkinfest.org/trick-or-treat. $20 per car

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Photo Birth Certificates First in Nation Starting January 1st, 2022, Morton County will be the first county in the nation to provide a photographic certificate for every live birth.

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“Identity theft has become a serious problem causing Morton County residents a lot of frustration,” said Vital Records spokesperson Paulette Grosvenor. “This new initiative aims to eliminate any and all fraud related to the use of birth certificates as a form of identification.”

An Illinois bipartisan task force was appointed in 2019 to explore the possibilities of incorporating newborn baby photographs into birth records to further strengthen the authenticity of the vital records. They selected downstate Morton County for a pilot project to validate their recommendations.

“As one of Illinois’ lesser populated counties, we asked to be part of this project because we have only two hospitals,” said Grosvenor, “yet we have one of the most diverse demographics of any county in Illinois because of Morton University.”

The plan, which requires that a digital photo be captured by certified hospital personnel within 24 hours of the time and date of delivery, is considered a low cost solution to birth certificate fraud, since it can be achieved with two cameras costing less than $1000 each, operated by existing staff with additional twoday paid professional training and certification in baby photography. Two cameras are needed for failover redundancy in case

one loses its battery charge.

Newborn baby photos will be serial numbered and encrypted before being transferred digitally to the Morton County Clerk’s office, where they will be attached to the official birth record, which remains in the County’s database indefinitely.

Morton University Hospital’s Director of Neonatalogy is excited about the program, posting on Facebook, “Someday every state will have a system like ours, that records the appearance and coloration of every person, and not just their given name, biologically assigned gender, and place and date of birth.”

The Photo Birth Certificate program is not yet law — it’s only an administrative policy of the County Clerk. Details of this policy are still subject to review.

“So far, we have determined that blankets and knit caps will not interfere with establishing the identity of each baby,” said Grosvenor, “because they do not mask skin color or facial features which are crucial indicators of identity.”

A birth certificate is considered a primary means of identification for school registration, passports, marriage licenses, social security and driver’s permits.

Saint Horatio Hospital in Blenford is the other site for the program. Public Relations Director Frieda Kohn wrote in a statement, “We support this program because photobiometric identification is the gold standard in fraud prevention.”

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847-742-5400 A housekeeper at the Brigadoon Motel picks up the morning edition of the Barstow Journal.

The headline reads, “Residents Split Over Camera Plan.” She asks the day manager, “What do you think about this security camera plan?”

“We have cameras here, I check ‘em all the time,” the manager answers. “I think it’s a great idea for the city as long as it doesn’t raise my taxes.”

“I don’t know. I feel like it’s Big Brother watching me.”

“Well, if you’re not doing anything wrong, then you’ve got nothing to hide. What’s the problem?”

“I don’t like that they can see me, but I can’t see them. It seems wrong.”

question.”

The Mayor says, “Tomi, you wanted to say something?”

“Yes. We all agreed — mostly agreed — that we want to know the public opinion on these matters. They only ask 3,000 people each week. We should ask 3,000 more before deciding on this plan. The bond issue is a major commitment, so we have to know if the city wants it.”

“Does anyone else think we should extend the poll on public security cameras for another week?”

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“I do,” blurts Councilor Price-Jenkins. “We have this powerful research tool at our disposal, Apex Research, we’d be fools not to use it. We’re already paying for it.”

“Gordon?”

At the next City Council meeting, the Mayor revisits the issue.

“This recommendation from the Barstow Police regarding closed circuit security cameras, you all saw that public opinion was basically split on this question, correct?”

“Yes, and our worst fears were just realized,” Andermayer interjects. “We spent all that money on Apex surveys and learned nothing on the first question.”

“Slow down, Richard,” says Councilor Greeley. “The decision is still ours. We don’t answer to Apex Research.”

Councilor Salazar speaks up.

“But we basically put our faith in Apex to help us understand public opinion,” he argues. “Maybe one week was not enough to get the results we need. Maybe we can have them ask a different sample of people, or change the

“I move that we direct Apex Research to extend the study of public opinion on the BPD’s security camera proposal for another week.”

“I second.”

“All in favor?” The motion passes without objection.

“Look at us,” grumbles Andermayer. “Debating how to delegate our duties to a hired contractor instead of debating the merits of an actual policy.

Pathetic, if you ask me.”

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Street. “Steve, the City Councilors are here to see you.”

After casual greetings, they begin a discussion of the pub’s security camera system that monitors activity inside the bar, in the dining room, and on the street outside the front entrance.

The Councilors explain that they are evaluating a security camera policy for the City.

“To be honest, I rarely look at this,” says the General Manager. “But it’s here if I need it. It’s helped us in a couple of cases with the Barstow P.D.” Bertone opens a window on his computer monitor displaying camera playback controls and a list of video recordings from the

past 21 days. He double-clicks on the video from the night before.

“With this system, I can quickly scan several hours of video by holding down the arrow key.”

“Wait a minute,” says Price-Jenkins, “can you back up and show that again?”

The manager rewinds to a scene from 1:15 am, when two men are seen entering the building across the street from the Pub. “There,” she says, “can you play that?” He cues the video from the point where the men enter the frame. “I think that’s Michael and Richard,” she says.

“You know these two guys?”

Bertone asks, as he rewinds the scene.

“That’s the Mayor and Councilor Andermayer,” she says.

“What are they doing down here at one in the morning?”

“Let’s go over and see what’s in that building they went into,” suggests Greeley.

Crossing First Street, they enter a vestibule across from the Crazy Shepherd where the two were seen entering. Among the

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names on the mailboxes is Helene Casper, president of Apex Research.

In the faculty lounge at Barstow East High School, a Social Science teacher unpacks a brown bag lunch, and picks up a copy of the Barstow Journal. He opens it to the editorial page where a headline reads, “Security Cameras: The Next Barstow Upgrade.”

“Do you think this security camera plan is going to go forward?” he asks a Math teacher, between bites of a ham sandwich.

“Definitely,” she says, “The police want it and the City Council is for it, except for Andermayer, who’s on the wrong side of every decision they make.”

“Apparently the Journal is for it, but nobody’s been able to prove that the people want public surveillance cameras.”

“What difference does that make? The people don’t decide, the Council does.”

“Sure, but the Council spent that money on surveys because they want to protect themselves.

They want to be able to say they are accountable to public opinion.”

“All they have to do is slant that survey. Problem solved.”

A telephone rings in a bungalow, where a woman is at work in a spare bedroom entering medical records transcriptions into a secure website. The caller ID says “BARSTOW SCHOOLS.” She picks up the receiver. “Hello?”

“Hello,” says a synthetic voice.

“This is a student wellness alert from Barstow East High School.

The school ID belonging to your student in grade ten spent sixteen minutes and nine seconds in the second floor boys’ rest room during sixth period. Please speak to your student and check carefully for signs of physical or emotional distress. If you have any concerns, call a physician or the School Nurse’s Office.”

The woman hangs up the phone and enters a text message to her son. “Are you sick?”

After 22 minutes, the boy replies, “No why would you ask me that”

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by Jeffrey R. Pierce BRAVO 6.6 was our 60th issue, marking five successful years of publishing. What started out to be primarily an events calendar has evolved into a magazine with original feature articles, interviews, creative writing, visual art, satire, festival programs and more.

150,000 residents, a magazine like BRAVO should have more than 6,000 readers per month; there’s probably enough subject matter around us to fill three magazines; and it’s time to refresh the graphic design that looks like it was done by a middle-aged white guy.

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For these reasons, we are looking for someone to write “the next chapter” for BRAVO. The job requires skills in print production, knowledge of basic business procedures, and talents for writing, design, and photography. So far it has worked well for one person to handle everything, but it is a demanding hobby even for someone with patience and passion.

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BRAVO has been successful because of volunteer effort. Every piece of cover art was lent or donated by an artist; every article was contributed by someone who loved to write; and most of the events in our lengthy and detailed calendar were keystroked into Facebook or a website by someone else.

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A lot has been accomplished, and there is still so much potential. For an area with about

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Shared Values: Jail Birds

The Leopold Birds words and pictures by Sharry Blazier Almost a century later, it is still discussed in criminology and law classrooms.

In the former, it is considered a compelling study in “thrillkills,” sociopathy, and an alpha/ beta codependent relationship turned into a cold-blooded murder partnership.

In the latter, it is held up as one of the greatest American courtroom moments ever, as legendary lawyer Clarence Darrow gave an impassioned closing argument that managed to sway the judge from imposing the death penalty on his two young clients.

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It is the Leopold and Loeb case. In 1924 in Chicago, Nathan Leopold (the loner who collected bird taxidermy) and his pal Richard Loeb (the gregarious party boy) seemed to have it made. They came from well-todo families, were showered with the finer things in life, and both were extremely bright young men in their late teens. But in a time when society was not open to such things, Leopold became romantically fixated on Loeb and would do anything to be with him. Anything. Their crimes together began with petty thefts and arsons, and soon led to the kidnapping and horrific murder of 14-year-old Bobby Franks, just to see if they would get away with it.

They didn’t, obviously. Leopold lost his eyeglasses at the site where Franks’ body was dumped; the distinctive and expensive hinges on the gold frames led police to him. When Darrow took the case, it looked like a slam dunk for the prosecution to secure death sentences for both killers. After all, once taken into custody, they had been gloatingly happy to con-

fess and provide gory details of the crime. And Leopold showed his sociopathic lack of empathy when asked how he could justify young Bobby Franks’ undeserved and horrible end: “It is as easy to justify such a death as it is to justify an entomologist impaling a beetle on a pin.”

Still, Darrow managed to save Leopold and Loeb from the Cook County Jail’s gallows, in favor of life sentences. This left Leopold, so heartless toward a fellow human, with an odd concern: What to do with his extensive and cherished bird taxidermy collection? Who would take care of it properly?

It’s said that Leopold considered the obvious choice of the Field Museum in Chicago, but feared his birds would only end up in long-term storage there.

On the other hand, that Audubon Museum -- now known as Elgin Public Museum of Natural History & Anthropology, in Lords Park -- out to the west of the city would provide a much greater likelihood of them being publicly shown. The bulk of the Leopold Birds collection would thus come to Elgin.

There was considerable public outcry, as some felt that the Elgin Audubon Museum accepting the birds would be glorifying and monetizing Leopold and his heinous crime. Less remembered is that victim Bobby Franks had an Elgin family connection. His aunt, though deceased by the time of his killing, was Rebecca Franks Eppenstein, wife of Illinois Watch Case Co. president Sol Eppenstein. The Eppensteins had been longtime Elgin residents, residing on Douglas Avenue, not very far from the main IWC factory at Dundee and Slade Avenues.

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The Elgin museum’s curator, Charles Adkins, hated to lose out on such a fine collection, so he struck a compromise: He would remove all specimen donor names from the museum’s records. Nobody would ever be able to say for sure which had belonged to the notorious killer.

While he awaited a job opening somewhere, there were whispers around Elgin that Leopold was seen meekly mowing the lawns of Church of the Brethren members -- and yes, visiting his birds at the Audubon museum.

Loeb – generally regarded as the actual killer of Bobby Franks – was himself murdered in prison in 1936. But in 1958, middle-aged Nathan Leopold was paroled. He had been a model prisoner, spending his 33 years behind bars teaching, developing a prison library, and offering himself up for a new anti-malarial trial

To get him far from the press and the public eye, the job the Brethren found

drug needed for GIs in the WWII era.

Always a brilliant student, he had remained deep in academic studies, including ornithology.

The Church of the Brethren, world-headquartered in Elgin, took him under their wing (so to speak), promising to find him productive work. They wanted to show the world that nobody, not even one of the most infamous killers of the century, was beyond redemption.

Indeed, it seems Leopold had no further inclination toward homicide. He kept a low profile upon release, imploring the press not to pursue him.

for Leopold was as an x-ray technician in their mission hospital in Puerto Rico, and he soon enough moved there. But few are aware that he made several more visits to Elgin to speak at annual church conferences, thanking them for his second chance in life.

His last-verified visit to the museum was in 1967, noted by (presumably) then-Curator Gusler on a small piece of cardboard that by now has disappeared.

There is one person in Elgin, now 90, who remembers very well spending time with Nathan Leopold during his visits to town; for the sake of his privacy, he will herein be called Kenneth Parker.

True to form, Kenneth Parker reports, Leopold would quietly slip into town, staying at the homes of Rev. Harold and Leona Row (rhymes with cow) on the 00-100 block of Monroe St., and later the

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300 block of Hubbard Av., both on the city’s west side. Harold and Kenneth were executives at the Brethren offices on Rt. 25/Dundee Av; some will recall Leona as the principal of Garfield Elementary School. Harold had been highly instrumental in securing Leopold’s parole.

Attending a church conference together in Wichita one year, Parker asked to interview Leopold, recording the session on audio tape. He gave Leopold his solemn word that it would be only for private listening among church officials, but somebody leaked the tape to a reporter, and next thing Parker knew, Interview with Killer was headline news in a Kansas newspaper – and Nathan Leopold was feeling very betrayed!

It took Harold Row’s assurances to Leopold that Parker had not been the guilty party, and he and Parker again became friendly.

Parker can’t recall much of the interview’s content after more than half a century, but hopes that tape may still exist somewhere in the Brethren archives.

When Row died in July of 1971, Leopold eulogized him in The Messenger, a Brethren publication, referring to him as, “St. Harold” for his unwavering friendship and assistance. “To attempt to describe Harold Row,” Leopold wrote with a somewhat odd choice of wording, “I have to do violence to the English language. I have to coin a new superlative for the adjective good. For Harold was the goodest man I ever knew.”

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exhibit is a Great Horned Owl, with a fierce predatory expression that seems a little too apropos. We know it is a Leopold Bird because its distinctive pose can be seen among those in a newspaper photograph from 1924, accompanying an article describing Leopold’s dilemma of what to do with his prized collection as he prepared to serve a life sentence.

A month later, Leopold died of a heart attack in Puerto Rico. He had lived quietly and uneventfully as promised, doing his hospital job, authoring a book and academic papers about birds, and even marrying. His widow Trudi continued to visit Elgin for some years after his death.

The Leopold & Loeb case had an inevitable impact on pop culture. It inspired the Alfred Hitchcock movie Rope, and there was also a connection to Hitchcock’s Psycho. Though its author Robert Bloch had mostly based his murderous character on serial killer Ed Gein, he gave Norman Bates a creepily familiar hobby: bird taxidermy.

As to how many Leopold Birds Elgin Public Museum still has after so many years, we naturally cannot say. Surely quite a few of his feathered friends have been de-accessioned and discarded due to deterioration.

One we know still exists and is currently on

Asked in 2020 if anything of Leopold’s behavior indicated he was capable of participating in such a brutal murder as Bobby Franks’, Kenneth Parker remembered him as, “cool,” in the cautiously aloof sense, but, “He seemed to manage relationships and address the public well. His intellect and gentle nature overshadowed anything like that.”

Of course … that’s exactly what a cold-blooded sociopathic killer wants you to think.

Sharry Blazier is the Education Coordinator of Elgin Public Museum of Natural History & Anthropology in Lords Park. Contact her at blazier_s@cityofelgin.org. “The Leopold Birds” is a chapter from the forthcoming book, Elgin’s White Elephant: 100 Years of Elgin Public Museum, available later this year as a centennial fundraiser for the museum. You can visit EPM, including Nathan Leopold’s Great Horned Owl, on Saturdays and Sundays 12-4; Adults $2, Kids 3-12 $1, under 3 and museum members free.

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