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Contact the author: A_Diabetics_Journey@protonmail.com The quality of life in any community is measured by more than its crime statistics, school system, tax rate and climate. Its opportunities and support for living healthy personal lifestyles are essential to attracting and retaining the people who create a thriving culture.

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Community Harvest Educational Foundation (CHEF) is an up-and-coming non-profit organization headquartered in Elgin.

CHEF’s mission is to promote better health through better eating.

By offering science-based information that gleaned from experts, they allow listeners to make their own choices in collaboration with their health-care professionals. CHEF programs are free and open to the public subject to registration and occasional venue space limitations.

A Smorgas Board CHEF’s early days were spent building a high-quality leadership team; the first and current board president is well-known

Scottie Bloomer is a faith-centered singer, songwriter and recording artist on Elgin’s east side, with extensive experience in photography, sound and video production. Originally a self-taught guitarist and music teacher, he trained as a piano technician and launched a family of businesses that serve other artists, including Ninja Music Academy and Doppler Pitch.

He began writing original music and has served in area music ministries for several years, appearing in variety of formats including with his band, IAMbassadors. You may recognize him from appearances at Love Elgin Day, Street Reach Ministries, and the Summer Back-toSchool Barbecue in Wing Park.

His bilingual music recording projects include collaborations with the Jochy D band, and studios in Elgin and the Dominican Republic.

Scottie was the subject of an article entitled “East Side Story” published in BRAVO 4.10 (October 2018). His technical production services are branded as Salt Light City, and can be discovered on Facebook.

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local attorney, Shirley Sadjadi-Sotomayor. Shirley, an avid foodie, admitted that she didn’t realize how much she did not know about healthy food until she became immersed in CHEF. The rest of the board is comprised of exceptionally experienced health and nutrition experts, exercise enthusiasts, farming professionals, and concerned citizens.

Dr. Aswani Garg has been part of the CHEF Team since its inception. He is a family physician and board certified in a forward thinking medical discipline called Lifestyle Medicine.

As a board member and senior advisor, he has guided CHEF with his expertise on several projects and introduced CHEF to other like-minded doctors who are now part of the CHEF Board of Directors: Dr. Silvia AbleCaines, DVM, PhD, and Terri Dallas-Prunskis, M.D. Dr. Garg said, “It is an honor and a pleasure for me to be a part of CHEF and to support their mission of ‘promoting better health through better eating,’ which should be every physician’s mission. I am happy to share what I know about medicine so together; we can help educate other health professionals and to help the underserved of this community to learn how to takes steps against the growing burden of diseases and the astronomical costs of medications.

CHEF can help people in these communities to improve their health and keep more of their money in their pockets.”

Julie Dahlberg, a Registered Dietitian and Certified Public Accountant, often jokes that “I work as a CPA, so I can support my food habit.” Julie has been an integral part of the CHEF

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A special award for Excellence in Teaching was also presented by CHEF to ECC’s Award winning Culinary School Chef and Professor Patrick Steward, for training the next generation of chefs who will be feeding this community for generations to come. A video of the entire event is available free on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=-0IXnslnhuc

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The Planting Stage Planning and forging partnerships with like-minded organizations, CHEF launched its first large-scale public event during last year’s March Into Health initiative, organized by Activate Elgin.

CHEF successfully applied for a grant from A Well-Fed World, a hunger relief and environmental advocacy organization promoting the benefits of plantbased food and farming. (https:// awellfedworld.org) CHEF spent nearly a year organizing this multi-partner event entitled “Rx Nutrition: Thy Food Shall Be Thy Medicine.” The quote originates from Hippocrates, the father of medicine, who knew as far back as 460 BCE that good food makes a big difference in maintaining one’s health. The free half-day event was held in Spartan Terrace at Elgin Community College (ECC), with over 100 people in attendance.

The three-part program was delivered by nationally recognized experts. Each presenter discussed how good food can actually reduce, prevent and even reverse in some cases many of the top-killing chronic diseases today, such as diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure.

They shared science-backed evidence that the Standard American Diet (SAD) is killing us.

Throughout the year, CHEF hosts a number of programs designed to build community around topics related to healthy eating. Since last August, CHEF has hosted a free group called CHEFTalks, held the 2nd Monday of each month at the Zion Lutheran Church at 330 Griswold Street in Elgin, organized

by Registered Dietitian Julie Dahlberg. CHEFTalks include a potluck dinner with a focus on unprocessed, whole foods, and good company. For details: go to https://www.facebook.com/ groups/721070084998537 At the January CHEFTalks, Julie Dahlberg discussed the Blue Zones, popularized by articles written by Dan Buettner in the National Geographic. Blue Zones are those regions around the world where people often live to be centenarians with little or no diseases or mental decline.

The topic was so exhilarating that the group decided to continue the discussion into the February meeting — and figure out how CHEFTalks can bring some of those techniques of long and healthy living to Elgin.

This year CHEF is sponsoring The National Vegetarian Museum’s Traveling and Interactive Exhibit, co-sponsored by the Elgin Sustainability Commission and the Gail Borden Public Library, for the entire month of March.

There will be a free grand opening event, “March Into Health with Plant-Based Nutrition” presented by Ashwani Garg, MD, and Food Interventionist and founder of Plantspiration, Stephanie Ignoffo, a certified Food For Life Instructor. She will delight you with her food demonstration and samples on Sunday, March 8th from 2 to 4 p.m. (https://vegmuse.org/ events/march-into-health)

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The Senior Menu With a lot of expert advice and a grant from Elgin Township, CHEF has launched a yearlong program for seniors called “Rx for Healthy Seniors: Nutrition.”

The first two Lunch and Learn events were well-attended and very popular.

The 2.5 to 3-hour programs offer scientific proof that at any age, good food can help reduce and perhaps even reverse many of the conditions related to chronic illnesses such as high blood pressure, diabetes and even heart disease.

Major Food Groups CHEF is a member of the Elgin Cooperative Ministry (ECM) that helps provide hot meals for the homeless and food insecure members of our community.

The crux of the message is that by including healthy eating, a little bit of mild exercise and strong social connections in daily living, seniors can improve the quality of their lives and reduce some of the issues that cause them to enter into nursing facilities, making it possible to stay in their own homes and close to family. More of these programs are in the works and announcements will be made when details are available.

CHEF is currently working to

add a cooking class for seniors to their summer programming, and is always looking for accessible public spaces with kitchens to offer these programs. Dr. Ashwani Garg provided the guidance and technical support that made it possible for CHEF to secure the Elgin Township Grant to help seniors.

The organization is also a member of the Kane County Health Department’s Chronic Disease Action Team. Together, they organized the 3rd Annual Hunger Summit where it was learned, sadly, that the incidence of obesity in Kane County is on the rise among children.

Programs to encourage kids to drink less soda (preferably NO soda) and eat fewer processed fast foods are beginning to show early positive signs, but it is not easy to break the cheap fast food trap.

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CHEF remains open to collaborating with organizations — public, private and non-profit — along with individuals, to further their mission of promoting better health through better eating in our community. They intend to encourage community members to take their health into their own hands and to learn for themselves what must be done to become and stay healthy; what more fundamental way than to simply eat right.

There is a lot of work left to be done; CHEF will continue to raise awareness and assist the community in taking their

health and well-being into their own hands.

Jo Ann Armenta, founder of CHEF and Executive Director is an active community volunteer.

She was appointed to two terms on the Elgin Human Relations Commission and was a director on several non-profit boards.

Elected to the Gail Borden Public Library Board of Trustees, she is past president of the GBPL Foundation. Armenta is a retired Illinois State Police Officer and a 40-year resident of Elgin.

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March 15 at 3:00 PM SERAPHIM TRIO Marie Bennett flute, Dorothy Deen cello Jim Mendralla harpist March 22 at 3:00 PM “JOURNEYS IN NATURE” Program to celebrate FCC’s observance of Earth Month Jim Hinton bass-baritone Jonathan Besancon pianist

March 29 at 3:00 PM HANDEL, MENDELSSOHN AND MORE performed by David Jonies organist and acting Director of Music at Holy Name Cathedral April 10 at Noon (Good Friday) IN MY PLACE by Craig Courtney performed by the FCC Chancel Choir

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Watch the Language! ¡Mariachi!

The Elgin Symphony Orchestra is excited to collaborate with Mariachi Acero de Las Vegas for a one of a kind performance, March 7th at 7:30 pm at Hemmens Cultural Center in downtown Elgin.

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starring Bridget Belcastro, Regina Belt, Steve Connell, Steve Delaney, Trace Gamache, Marilyn House, Rick Johnson, Gabor Mark, Beth McDonald, Brian McLeod, Nicole Netsen, Devon Ortiz, Jim Pierce, Katrina Syrris, and Dana Udelhoven

FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS: March 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 2020 at 7:30 PM TICKETS: $20 SENIOR CITIZENS AND STUDENTS: $15 ONLINE: independentplayers.org PHONE RESERVATIONS: (847) 697-7374

Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division Street, Elgin

Mariachi Acero takes pride in learning the most recent contemporary Mariachi “Exitos” of today, while preserving the classic “Canciones” of yesterday. Guest conductor Arturo Rodríguez will present his own Mosaico Mexicano (1999), as well as Huapango (1941) by Mexican composer José Pablo Moncayo.

Enjoy a pre-concert lobby performance by Mariachi Joya Dorada de U-46, and dancing during intermission by Ballet Folklorico Girasol. Capped off with a post-concert Mingle with the Musicians, this will be an evening of culture, dance, and great music. Tickets start at just $35, available at the box office, 40 DuPage Court, by phone at (847) 888-4000, or online at elginsymphony.org.

Read our full interview with Maestro Rodríguez on page 14.

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What happens when an unlucky nobody is mistaken for a powerful Russian government official by a group of corrupt small

town officials? Find out when Independent Players presents Nikolai Gogol’s The Government Inspector Fridays and Saturdays, March 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 2020 at the Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division Street, Elgin. Curtain time is 7:30 PM. Originally published in 1836, The Government Inspector was based upon an anecdote allegedly recounted to Gogol by Alexander Pushkin. Gogol attempted to write a satirical play about imperial bureaucracy in 1832, but abandoned it for fear of censorship.

He then wrote to Pushkin seeking inspiration for a new satirical play in the form of “an authentically Russian anecdote.” Pushkin had a storied background and was once mistaken for a government inspector, so he wrote back: “Krispin arrives in the Province … he is taken for an official … The governor is an honest fool — the governor’s wife flirts with Krispin who then woos the daughter.”

Thus we have the basic story elements for The Government Inspector, Gogol’s comic masterpiece. Essentially, it is a comedy of errors, satirizing human greed, stupidity, narcissism and the extensive political corruption of Imperial Russia.

General admission tickets are $20, Senior Citizens and Stu-

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dents (14-21) are $15, available at independentplayers.org and at the door prior to each performance (cash/check only). For specific information or reservations, call (847) 6977374.

TalentFest 2020 School District U-46’s talented high schoolers will get to showcase their skills at the tenth annual TalentFest at 7pm Tuesday, March 10, at The Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin. The TalentFest provides a vehicle for expression and performance that students don’t find readily in the traditional programs offered at school.

The contest features acts from each of the five District high schools – Bartlett, Elgin, Larkin, South Elgin and Streamwood. After these semi-finalists perform, the audience will vote for their favorites. The top five acts advance to the second phase of the night where they will perform again. A panel of judges will select the first, second and thirdplace winners.

Winners receive a cash prize as well as a commemorative plaque. In addition, the school whose acts receive the most total votes during intermission will be awarded the traveling TalentFest Trophy. Last year’s winners were from Larkin High School.

“Each year, TalentFest provides an opportunity for the creativity of our high schoolers to be showcased on a professional stage in

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front of family, friends, peers, and community members,” said TalentFest Coordinator Jeff Grosser. “It’s always a fun night for the audience because they can be a part of determining the winner as they appreciate the talent of our students.”

Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at hemmens.org, by phone at 847-931-5900 or at the door. TalentFest is made possible with the support of Hemmens Cultural Center, the U-46 Educational Foundation and the Elgin Cultural Arts Commission.

Castle Singers The Wartburg College Castle Singers & the Kammerstreicher (chamber) orchestra will perform at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley on Saturday, March 7, at 7:00 pm.

The Castle Singers have been hailed as a model of musicianship since their inception in 1950. Under the direction of Dr. Nicki Bakko Toliver, this chamber ensemble continues to prepare a wide variety of repertoire from Byrd to The Beatles and beyond.

Comprised of advanced vocalists who are dedicated to exploring challenging choral literature, the Castle Singers enjoy performing both on and off campus throughout the academic year. They strive to prepare quality choral literature, both old and new, with flexibility, stamina and dramatic flare.

The Castle Singers of Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa bring their national tour to Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley, March 7th.

The Kammerstreicher is the Wartburg College chamber orchestra. Led by Dr. Jacob Tews, who also conducts the Wartburg Community Symphony Orchestra. The group is comprised of Wartburg students who pursue a variety of majors but have in common skills on violin, viola, cello, and bass. Repertoire for Kammerstrecher concerts is best described as “eclectic.”

Recent performances have featured Baroque and Classical works by Bach, Corelli, and Mozart, standard string orchestra pieces

by Britten and Warlock, and arrangements of songs by the Beatles and Radiohead.

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tions and aleatoric music.

Admission is free (donations welcomed). Shepherd of the Prairie Church is located at 10805 Main Street in Huntley. For further information and directions, go to shepherdoftheprairie.com or email Jane McMullen at artistseries@sotpmail.com.

Year 7 The number 7 has long been touted as a number with significant and noteworthy properties.

Having influence in spirituality, magic, and even memory, the number 7 conjures images embedded in our day to day lives.

On March 6, Side Street Studio Arts will start their 7th anniversary celebration with an artists reception from 6 to 10pm for their annual juried art exhibition: Year 7. They will host a multi-disciplinary, rambling celebration encompassing all of their spaces: Gallery, Theater, and Lab. The heart of this celebration will be a visual art exhibition displayed throughout the buildings and spaces. Top judges’ selections will receive Side Street prize packages,

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including cold hard cash. The Crowd Favorite (voted on during the opening reception) will receive a prize package including a Side Street LAB Membership!

This exhibit will remain open to the public through Sunday, March 29 during regular gallery hours. Admission is free, and donations of any amount are encouraged.

ECC Arts Center Enjoy amazing artists in intimate theatres, delicious dinners paired with your event, easy accommodations, and free parking at the Elgin Community College Arts Center in Building H, 1700 Spartan Drive in Elgin.

Here are the events planned for March 2020. Ticket information follows.

Lewis Black Comedian Lewis Black (aka the King of the Rant) brings his It Gets Better Every Day tour to Elgin!

“When I say it gets better every day, you might be wondering, is he being facetious? Come to the show and find out. Or stay

home and wallow in your sadness,” says Black.

The longest-running contributor to Comedy Central’s The Daily Show, Black’s comedic brilliance lies in his trademark style of comedic yelling, animated finger-pointing, and in his ability to make people laugh at the absurdities of life — with topics that include current events, social media, politics, and anything else that exposes the hypocrisy and madness he sees in the world.

Only the Blizzard Theatre at the ECC Arts Center could handle this much comedic ranting (with adult content and language). Black appears for one night only, Thursday, March 12th at 8pm. Tickets are $57-67 (see below).

New York’s dynamic incubator for emerging writers presents a fascinating look into creating new work! The first act will feature scenes from two new plays in development. During the second act, longtime friend of the Arts Center Chris Snock (American Place Theatre Literature to Life and Rock ‘n Roll Theatre) will premiere his latest play.

Slice 1: Papa GreyBeard (working title) is inspired by writer/actor Tarantino Smith’s 16 years of portraying Mr. Claus in New York City’s most famous department store. Hop on Santa’s sleigh as Smith takes you “behind the beard” with true tales that will make you laugh, cry, and warm your heart!

Slice 2: When a snarky teen posts his ambitious mom’s angry rant on YouTube, it goes viral, making their multiracial family internet famous. New York comedian Mel House channels rage into hilarity in her television pilot Hot Angry Mom. House’s digital series of the same name was a 2019 finalist for Sundance’s New Voices Lab.

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EASTER SUNDAY / DOMINGO DE RESURRECCIÓN Sunday April 12 | 9AM & 10:45AM First Holy Communion (La Primera Santa Comunión) Call by March 6 to enroll your child for their First Holy Communion.

Celebrate God’s Ultimate Victory in Christ.

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Slice 3: Chris Snock’s Mind the Line is set in the 22nd century, where words rule and language dictates behavior. Influenced by Franz Kafka and George Orwell, the play tells the story of a couple’s descent into a complex, ever-evolving linguistic world. Snock is the founder of New York Writers Dojo.

All this plus 99-cent pizza slices! This edgy night of dromedy starts at 7:30pm March 6th in the SecondSpace Theatre at the ECC Arts Center, and may contain adult content and language. Tickets are $20 (see below).

The Ruth Moody Band with Dala Juno Award-winners Ruth Moody and folk duo Dala co-headline this night of heavenly

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harmonies and moving musicianship, set for Friday, March 13 at 7:30pm in the Blizzard Theatre.

Ruth Moody, a founding member of the Billboard charting The Wailin’ Jennys, is an artist of remarkable depth and grace in her own right. Moody is lauded for her ethereal vocals, impressive multi-instrumentalism, and her exceptionally well-crafted songwriting.

Dala’s performances are filled with gorgeous harmonies, inventive musicality, and infectious fun! The duo’s signature lush vocals blend Amanda Walther’s ethereal soprano with Sheila Carabine’s velvety alto, resulting in a sound best described as angelic.

The Ruth Moody Band and Dala return to Elgin together on Friday, March 13th.

BRAVO readers know these artists from their interviews published in late 2018, when they performed separately at the ECC Arts Center.

Tickets for this splendid twofer are just $35 (see below).

EYSO: En Pointe The award-winning Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra (EYSO) is one of the largest, oldest, and most esteemed youth orchestras in the nation. Its five orchestras, brass choir, percussion ensembles, and thriving Chamber Music Institute provide nearly 400 students from 70 communities a rich, comprehensive learning environment that promotes curiosity, imagination, and critical thinking, while rewarding audiences with thrilling, innovative concerts. The 2019-2020 season, MOVE, explores the rich traditions of Dalcroze, ballet, and folk dance.

Classical music and ballet are linked together by shared history and artistic concepts. This semester the students have been working with Luis Vazquez, Joffrey Ballet choreographer, to delve into this beautiful relationship.

Their spring concert event entitled “En Pointe! Orchestra at the Ballet” consists of separate performances by each ensemble of the EYSO at 2pm, 4:30pm and 7pm Sunday, March 8th in the Blizzard Theatre at the ECC Arts Center. Tickets for each concert are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and $14 for students (see below).

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Tickets to all ECC Arts Center events are available three ways. To order online, go to tickets.elgin.edu — major credit cards are accepted. To order by phone, call the Box Office at (847) 622.0300, or buy tickets in person at the Box Office in Building H, Room H143.03 at the Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Drive in Elgin. Box Office hours are Monday thru thursday, 12-6pm, Saturday 12-5pm, and starting 90 minutes prior to every performance. A $2 facility fee is added to each ticket, and internet and phone orders are assessed a $5 per order handling fee. Tickets are non-refundable.

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There’s a few benches scattered along the trail. Like many Illinois trails, much of it is exposed, and can get quite warm in the summer months, so dress accordingly and carry enough water even for this short loop.

Fox River Trail • Elgin / Carpentersville / East Dundee / South Elgin, IL • Easy, 40.2 total miles • Dog Friendly (leashed) The Fox River Bike Trails in Elgin, Illinois, offer more than 40 miles of guaranteed fun. They run beside the scenic Fox River in Northern Illinois, alongside historic railroad lines, crossing six bridges and passing through nature preserves and charming towns.

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Find food en route at one of the many adjacent restaurants, or pack a lunch and pull over at one of the many picnic spots.

Raceway Trail • Carpentersville, IL • Easy / Intermediate, 3.4 mile loop • Dog Friendly (leashed) Previously, the Meadowdale International Raceway was used for motor racing from 1958 to 1968. There is an obvious straightaway where there were grandstands and the pits, also serious hills and two hairpin corners.

The 122-acre Forest Preserve is one of the highest rated Mountain Biking locations in Illinois with dozens of technical trails surrounding and intersecting the main loop.

This loop is a mostly paved trail that is used by walkers, runners, and mountain bikers.

Bowes Creek Country Club Cross Country Ski Trail • Elgin, IL • Beginner Trail & Advanced Trail • No Dogs Allowed Weather permitting, Bowes Creek will offer a venue for cross country skiing and snowshoeing throughout the Winter months.

Bowes Creek Woods Forest Preserve • Elgin, IL • Easy / Intermediate • Dog Friendly (leashed) • Horseback Riding Allowed (no equestrian parking) Located just west of Elgin, Bowes Creek Woods Forest Preserve is named for the creek that winds its way through the rolling terrain before heading to the Fox River.

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Let us know about your favorite hiking trail, and share your adventure using #ExploreElgin on social media.

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attendees will get to be a part of the event, as they will cast votes for their favorite acts. The top five talents will then grace the stage again, performing a completely new act, for three celebrity judges to vote on.

Students from Bartlett, Elgin, Larkin, South Elgin, and Streamwood high schools will provide entertainment throughout the evening to audience members in attendance. A change in tradition accompanies the event this year, as the emcee from each school’s own talent competition will handle the duties of introducing contestants and entertaining guests between acts.

First, second, and third places receive an award as determined by the judges’ votes and whichever school earns the most audience votes will have the honor of holding onto the traveling TalentFest Trophy, currently residing at last year’s People’s Choice winner, Larkin High School.

The ten finalists—the top two acts from each school—will perform during the first half of the evening. During intermission,

With the support of the Elgin Cultural Arts Commission and the U-46 Educational Foundation, TalentFest is open to the entire student population within the district. Winners from past shows are often asked to

participate in various City of Elgin events and festivals. Aside from the prestige that comes with the greatest talent, this event celebrates the incredible gifts of the young individuals who fuel our growing community.

Tickets to TalentFest 2020 are $5.00 and may be purchased at The Hemmens Box Office, online at www.hemmens.org, or by phone at 847-931-5900. Active updates are available on the event’s Facebook page at TalentFest U-46 (@talentfestu46).

The Hemmens Cultural Center is located at the corner of Symphony Way and North Grove Avenue in Elgin, IL and is easily accessible from I-90.

Parking is free.

Elgin Cultural Arts Commission Calendar Elgin Symphony Orchestra, 2020 Organizational Grant Recipient On March 7th, 2020, the ESO is excited to collaborate with Mariachi Acero for a unique performance.

Hailing from Las Vegas, Mariachi Acero takes pride in learning the most recent contemporary Mariachi “Exitos” of today, while preserving the classic “Canciones” of yesterday! Join us for a night of music, culture, and dance. This performance will take place at the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin, IL, 60120.

Tickets are available at ElginSymphony.org or by calling 847-888-4000

Independent Players, 2020 Organizational Grant Recipient What happens when an unlucky nobody is mistaken for a powerful Russian government official by a group of corrupt, small town officials? Find out when Independent Players presents Nikolai Gogol’s The Government Inspector at the Elgin Art showcase, Fridays and Saturdays, March 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 2020 at 7:30 PM.

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For most of us raised in the latter half of the twentieth century, our notions and expectations of orchestral music are shaped by what we’ve heard in the media, particularly in television and movie scores, from Perry Mason to Looney Toons to Star Wars and beyond. Composing for the screen is arguably the most fertile environment for creating new orchestral music, and possibly its most powerful voice.

on the musical heritage of my country ... I was, at the time, admiring more than ever the music of the great Mexican nationalist composers,” he remembered.

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“As composers, we are influenced by all the sounds that surround us, especially by those sounds that surrounded us at the early stages of our lives,” said Mexican composer Arturo Rodríguez. “I grew up in the 70’s and 80’s listening to the wonderful symphonic soundtracks that were coming out at that time.”

“Recently I’ve been writing the music for the new Cartoon Network animated series Victor and Valentino, which is about two Mexican kids from the US visiting their grandmother in México and learning in each episode about Meso-American legends. I’ve been having so much fun composing the music for this series precisely because the music jumps from a traditional orchestral accompaniment to a specific music from a certain region of México or Latin America and then back to orchestral. It’s great fun as well as a challenge to incorporate different styles and make it work in a cohesive, logical manner.”

By contrast, Rodríguez’ compositions are free-flowing and poetic, with sonic textures that easily evoke feelings and images.

Many of his favorite works were written to accompany stories, themes or projects, and others are personal expressions in a musical language that any living person can understand.

As with every great artist, this work begins with a paper and pencil.

“It’s the kind of music I wish I could hear if I went to a symphonic music concert,” he said, echoing the humbler sentiments of Vaughan Williams, an earlier humanist composer who crossed over into writing film scores.

“We live in a great time as composers and creators, in which we have unbelievable access to music from all times through the internet. We can listen, compare, analyze ... and when creating, we have all these amazing musical structures and masterpieces

As a highly sought-after orchestrator and conductor, Rodríguez travels to the great recording studios of the world to produce scores for television, film and video games. He has worked on projects for Amazon Prime, Francis Ford Coppola, and Steward Copeland, films such as Furious 7, and the video games Fortnite and Assassin’s Creed IV. He is also an important New World artist, with conducting and recording credits that span the Americas, but he is never far from his home country in his art.

Trained as a pianist and conductor, Rodríguez has been writing music since he first learned how to read it. As a composer and orchestrator, he is selftaught, which could explain why his music is free from the abstract, theoretical excesses that often make the work of purely academic composers inaccessible to general audiences.

But the comparison could end there, as Vaughan Williams’ legacy was in establishing a national voice for English art music. Rodriguez says, “I don’t feel the inner calling to be solely a nationalist composer.”

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“My ritual is usually finding ideas in my mind, finding some of those notes at the piano, sketching some things on paper, and then taking my laptop to the local coffee shop to orchestrate,” he said.

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to learn from. We live in a time when everything is possible in terms of structure and harmonic language.”

In general, though his music doesn’t sound distinctly Mexican, the musics of Mexico are distinct and were a part of Rodríguez’ lifelong exposure.

“Mosaico Mexicano was my very first orchestral work,” he

said of the piece that premiered in Fort Worth, Texas in 2000.

“I wrote it as a way to practice orchestration, and also as a cure for homesickness — it was the first time I’d been away from my home, family and country.”

The piece also serves as a symbolic starting point for his international career. “It was a great time and place for me to reflect

“One of the greatest pleasures I get is to see the full circle of music creation from the blank page, composing, orchestrating, then conducting ...”

You can witness it for yourself in Elgin when he conducts his own Mosaico Mexicano and other great Mexican music with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, March 7th at the Hemmens Cultural Center. For tickets and complete information, go to elginsymphony.org. —JP

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Saturday, March 7th @ 7:30 PM Hemmens Cultural Center Featuring Mariachi Acero de Las Vegas performing with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra Sponsored By:

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The Sing Along Messiah The Start of an Elgin Tradition On December 4th, 2020 the ECC Blizzard Theater will be hosting the first of what promises to be an exciting annual holiday tradition: The Greater Elgin Sing Along Messiah. Bringing together a vast community of the Arts in Elgin, the Sing Along Messiah committee is moving along with great enthusiasm and wide-spread support from all corners.

History of Messiah Handel’s beloved Messiah would most likely not thrive or even be known if it wasn’t for its connection to England’s first children’s charity through Foundling Hospital in London, which was established in 1739.

The Messiah oratorio premiered in 1742 when the German-born Handel was the preeminent composer in his adopted home of England, drawing an immense crowd to support the Foundling Hospital. Since it’s interesting inception, the Messiah has become a cornerstone holiday tradition for communities around the world.

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In line with this historical connection, the concept for Elgin’s Messiah Sing-along is to celebrate the act of giving. The idea of providing funds to the needy with the help of musical presentations is not new but always timely.

Music has the ability to raise up and open hearts to suffering. The Sing Along Messiah with its audience participation component can enhance the emotional responses of the audience members.

Researchers from Wake Forest Medical Center found in their studies published in the Journal of Scientific Reports that “listening to favorite songs altered the connectivity between auditory brain areas and a region responsible for memory and social emotion consolidation.”

Furthermore, the uniqueness of this project lies in the involvement of most of Elgin’s musical institutions: Elgin Symphony Orchestra, Elgin Master Chorale, Midwest Opera Theatre, Elgin’s Children’s Theatre, Judson University’s Demoss Center, Chamber Music on the Fox, Elgin Youth Symphony and many others.

Each of the institutions represented intend to create a high artistic value for their audiences through their presentations.

Elgin’s Sing Along Messiah, through its intimate experience of personal contribution to the musical presentation, will highlight the cultural experience of bridging the gap between humanity and human needs.

The Sing Along Messiah committee will ensure this event becomes an Elgin holiday tradition, too. A great start to the holiday season, the Sing Along Messiah includes not only people from all walks of life but of all ages, all backgrounds, interests, etc. A warm, wonderful way to begin to celebrate the holidays can now start with joining with friends and family at the Sing Along Messiah.

Any proceeds from the Sing Along Messiah will be donated to Food for Greater Elgin. For more information, check out the web site “greaterelginsing-alongmessiah.org” and be sure to put December 4th on your calendar!

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Steps off at 11AM from Rosie O’Hare’s and continues to River Street, East Dundee

Lighting up the sky over the Fox River starting about 7:30PM

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Fireworks Celebration

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8AM at Lifeline Plumbing, Heating & Cooling

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Race or walk on the Fox River Trail to benefit the F.I.S.H. Food Pantry & Friends of the Fox River. First 300 reigstrants receive a kilt and a logo pint glass, a cold beverage and breakfast buffet. Register online.

This fun event is for the first 25 people who bring their well-behaved dog dressed for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Three prizes will be awarded.

The first 25 “Marching Leprechaun” registrants will be invited to march in the Parade and engage spectators, the community and raise money for local food banks and Friends of the Fox River. Prizes awarded! Register in advance.

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Submit an essay or video to tell us how “GREEN” you are and win a $500 Scholarship, Irish Royalty Car Ride, hair & makeup done Lifeline Plumbing, Heating & Cooling. Applications online!

Prepare 6 sample sized portions in our packaging. Parade judges will sample and vote on Dundee’s best corned beef. Winner will be announced at the Grandstand during the Parade. Register in advance.

This 16 foot Northstar canoe will be raffled off as a fund raiser by Friends of the Fox River. See it on display at the parade. $2500 value ... tickets only $10 each.

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and many other programs, go to sidestreetstudioarts.org, email sidestreetstudioarts@gmail.com or call (847) 429-2276.

OUT LOUD We are now accepting artwork in all mediums for OUT LOUD, an exhibition celebrating the identities, experiences, voices, and visions of the LGBTQ+ community.

Mpulse is our monthly review of artist development opportunities in the Elgin area, for anyone with a creative pursuit, whether it’s a passion or a pastime.

Drop-in Arts Education Side Street Studio Arts’ dropin programs are excellent for art makers of all ages and experience levels. Participants work with a variety of artist educators, exploring different mediums in each session.

From sculpture and improv comedy to painting and dance, Drop-In Small Wonders is two full hours of playful and creative arts exploration for ages 5-12, upstairs in the Theater at 15 1/2 Ziegler Court. It happens monthly, every First Friday, 4:15-6:15pm and Second Saturday, 1-3pm, for a $5 donation at the door. Kids should “dress for a mess” and parents must sign their student in and out when dropping off and picking up. Please arrive no more than 5 minutes early.

First Fridays in the Lab are great for the whole family. Join in on various monthly projects, explore the Lab’s art-making equipment, or bring your own artistic projects to work on in a group environment, from 6-9pm at 13 S. Spring Street. $5 donation per person at the door.

The Weekly Drop-In Lab for grades 7-12 is an opportunity for older student artists to explore new artistic mediums, work on their personal creative pursuits with mentorship from professional artist educators, and cultivate their artistic voice.

These sessions are held Thursdays from 4-6pm in the Lab and Theater, for a $5 donation.

For latest information on these

Submission fee is $5 per piece, with a maximum of 3 pieces submitted. Complete the form online at sidestreetstudioarts. org/outloud.

Deadline for submission is Friday, April 10, 2020 at midnight.

Artwork Drop Off is Sunday, April 26, 11am-3pm.

The OUT LOUD opening reception will be held on Friday, May 1st, from 6-8 pm and will remain open to the public May 1st through June 7th in concert with the first Elgin Pride Parade on June 6th! Visit elginpride. com for more info.

passes, and featured artist-vendor placement at the festival.

Submissions are due by Friday, March 6th at 5pm. Complete the online form at sidestreetstudioarts.org/laststop. No late work will be accepted.

UNIDXS is an annual group exhibition expressing hybrid cultures and Latinidad relations; a vast collection of personal experiences and the intersection of differing, and occasionally contradictory identities, ultimately forming transnational artworks, featuring representation of movement across languages, borders, and nations. ​• Submission fee - $5 per piece, maximum of 3 pieces submitted.

• Deadline for submissions - Monday, June 8, 2020 @ midnight • Artwork Drop Off is Sun, June 28, 11am-3pm • This exhibit is open to the public July 3 - August 2 • Opening Reception First Friday, July 3 from 6-8pm • No late submissions will be accepted

RE:POP 2020

Side Street Studio Arts is seeking poster art for our first-ever music festival to be held in downtown Elgin, IL August 8th and 9th, 2020. The Last Stop Music Festival will feature an exciting lineup of local and national artists, host the final battle of SSSA’s annual Battle Of The Bands, vendor “stations” for visual art, food and beverage, lounge areas, as well as creation stations for artmaking and other experiences.

We are looking for eye-catching, original, creative artwork that can be manipulated to work on social media platforms, in print, and so on. Our goal is to work with someone who is flexible style-wise, and who has an eye for concert/band posters.

The chosen work(s) will receive a $100 cash prize, two festival

tychs. If you have a larger set please contact Tanner at Side Street Studio Arts. (does not include loose prints.)

To submit your work for RE:POP 2020, fill out the form at sidestreetstudioarts.org/repop

UNIDXS

To submit your work to UNIDXS, complete the form at sidestreetstudioarts.org/unixds

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Our annual printmaking exhibit held each August focuses on those artists dedicated to the art of printmaking and the printed arts. All fine art printmaking mediums including but not limited to, lithography, etching, monotype, relief, screen printing, and photo-etching.

• Submission fee - $5 per piece, maximum of 3 pieces submitted.

• Deadline for submissionFriday, July 31, 2020 @ midnight • Artwork Drop Off is Sun August 2, 11am-3pm • No late submissions will be accepted This exhibit is open to the public August 7 - 30th. Opening Reception is First Friday, August 7 from 6-8pm.

This exhibit will be juried. Reproduced prints or “RE:POPs”, of submitted pieces may be sold.

Submissions will be limited to 3 works or less, including trip-

Battle of the Bands 2020 Side Street Studio Arts’ annual Battle of the Bands competition allows artists a freedom of expression and is designed to build support for the local music scene. Bands from all over the area share space, creativity, and audiences during this summer-long, un-juried competition.

Hone your craft, build a following, and win a prize package worth over $2000. You perform, the public responds in a votebased format that determines the winner of each head-to-head battle.

All bands, performers, and musicians are required to perform all original material with a signed letter of intent to play original music, lyrics, and scoring. At no such time do we permit “cover bands”, “tribute bands”, or any music which may be considered traditonal or public domain music that may contain arrangements in said music that may have been created by another artist protected by copyright. Any music which may support a performance must be original, unlicensed, and unpublished artist works.

Applications will be open starting March 1st. To enter the battle, check the page at sidestreetstudioarts.org/battleofthebands

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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 Dog’s Paw Brewing Co. 74 S. Grove 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 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 Explore Elgin Area 60 S. Grove Avenue Funky Rooster Tattoo and Gallery 73 S. Grove Avenue

Hemmens Cultural Center 45 Symphony Way

Holiday Inn Express 495 Airport Road

Cleveland Veterinary Clinic 400 N. McLean Boulevard

Imago Creative Studios 216 Prairie Street

Jewel-Osco 1660 Larkin Avenue

S. Elgin Branch, Gail Borden Library 127 S. McLean Boulevard

Kellenberger Auto Service 217 Symphony Way

Judson University 1151 N. State Street

Jewel-Osco 375 Randall Road

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

Metra Rail Big Timber Station 2025 Big Timber Road

Stanley’s Ale House 335 N. McLean Boulevard

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

Paul’s Family Restaurant 1300 Lawrence Avenue

Starbucks 338 S. Randall Road

Martini Room 161 E. Chicago St.

Presence St. Joseph Hospital 77 N. Airlite Street

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Pastigel Bakery 154 E. Chicago St.

Sirin Dentistry 1 Crescent St.

Courtyard by Marriott 2175 Marriott Drive, West Dundee

Radio Shopping Show Redemption Center 16 Douglas Avenue

State Street Market Shops 701 N. State St.

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

Walnut Speakeasy 214 Walnut Avenue

East Dundee Village Hall 120 Barrington Ave., East Dundee

Willow Lake Estates* 161 West River Road

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

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The Manor Restaurant 425 E. Main St., 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 Soulful Sparrow 10 Douglas Avenue

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 Elgin Community College 1700 Spartan Drive Elgin Shopping Mall 308 S. McLean Boulevard Grumpy Goat Tavern 875 Sports Way Habitat for Humanity ReStore 800 N. State Street Hampton Inn 405 Airport Road Hawthorne Hill Nature Center 28 Brookside Dr.

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 Elle Salon 2490 Bushwood Drive Jimmy’s Charhouse 2290 Point Boulevard McDonald’s 255 S. Randall Road Panera Bread 2484 North Randall Road Physician’s Immediate Care 2490 Bushwood Drive Porter’s Pub 1250 Bowes Creek Road 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

Herb’s Bakery 1020 Larkin Ave.

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

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Midwest Retro 207 Barrington Ave., East Dundee Pampered Pet Services 1050 Dundee Ave. The Uncommon Palate 316 N. River St., East Dundee *Preferred Pickup Location Supplies are limited at these locations and may run out early in the month. If you don’t see B RAVO Magazine on display, please let management know that you saw their location listed here, and came in for a free copy!

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Arts Writers Wanted

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BRAVO magazine welcomes contributions from skilled volunteer amateur writers on a variety of topics that pertain to culture in the Elgin area, including feature articles, interviews, satire and short fiction.

Artists and Art Enthusiasts! Ever wish you could get to know the people contributing to the arts in Elgin? Here’s your chance!

To learn more about Goodly Creatures Theatre, visit www.goodlycreatures.com.

Each month we publish a list of suggested topics on our “Assignment Board” found on the inside back cover. You are welcome to pitch topics of your own by writing to us at bravo@marqueemedia.net.

In exchange, contributors earn a free quarter page of display ad space for personal use.

Request a copy of our “Writers’ Guidelines” via email at the address above.

Join us for our Creatives’ Cafe, Local Artists Meet & Greet at the Blue Box Cafe!

Co-produced by Goodly Creatures Theatre and Blue Box, enjoy your latte with like-minded creatives and learn about all the awesome art happening in Elgin.

Each table will be set with a jar full of handy conversation-starters, and opportunities to share your knowledge and enthusiasm with other artists. This event is free to attend, with the exception of food and

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The Artist Series has been created to bring events, performances and forums to our local community. The best part is that we bring them to you for FREE!

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Saturday, March 7th 7:00pm

Call for Poetry BRAVO Magazine invites your submissions for a special poetry section in our April edition. The theme is Transverse: Poems of Crossing Over.

We are looking for original poems that address themes of • Right Angles • Intersections • Crossing the Line • Switching Sides • Leaving Your Body • Changing Your Mind Because space is limited, preference will be given to poems that: • Fit the theme • Are 25 lines or less • Are new work • Are never before published • Are free of obscenity, profanity or violence Email your poem(s) to bravo@marqueemedia.net by March 15th, 2020. Include your name as you would like it to appear, and your city or town.

You can submit more than one poem, but a maximum of one poem per person will be published. For best results, consider the guidelines above. We will do our best to represent you!

Cartoon Strip Opportunity BRAVO Magazine is looking to introduce an original comic illustration series, consisting of fourteen separate, multi-frame strips to appear monthly, culminating in a fourpage standalone reprint of the entire series.

The Wartburg College Castle Singers and Chamber Orchestra have been hailed as a model of musicianship since their inception in 1950.

Palm Sunday Ecumenical Concert April 5th at 3:00pm

2020 will mark the 23rd year of this annual concert.

Last year the choir was comprised of 94 singers from over 10 area churches. In addition to the choir, there are several instrumentalists along with Clergy who provide the readings that halo and speak to the choir anthems.

This is a most meaningful and powerful way to start Holy week!

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A variety of subject matter will be considered — comedy, drama, fantasy, history, satire, or off-beat non-narrative material. We are not seeking political or religious commentary, violence, or adult themes, language or imagery.

Each strip will measure 9.25” wide x 2.5” high, including all titles, captions, signatures and notices. The selected artist will be compensated with a supply of the standalone reprints, and retains all copyright to reuse of the material in any other format or medium.

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Thu.Feb.27 1, 2, 3, Go! Families with 1, 2, and 3 year olds are invited to enjoy stories, rhymes, and musical activities together in this dynamic program. No registration required. 10a-10.30a, GBPL Main Library Meadows Community Rooms ABC, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

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Character Creation Are you an aspiring actor?

Are you an actor in need of a resume booster? Are you wondering what goes into the acting process? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of the above, this just may be the workshop for you! Join our founder, Katrina Syrris, as she explores her process, and gives you tips and tricks to develop a one-of-a-kind character for your next endeavor!

Contact Katrina at Goodly Creatures, 224-465-0451 or email info@goodlycreatures.com

Device Advice Need help figuring out how to use your tablet, smartphone, or other device. Bring your questions and your device to the library for some 1:1 help. 10a-12p, GBPL South Elgin Branch, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Piano Performance: Steve Yoder Join us for drop-in piano performances in the Lobby by community members. 11a-12p, GBPL Main Library Lobby, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Creativity Corner: International Polar Bear Day For ages 6-12, this interactive program explores creativity with a new theme every week! Learn about the importance of sleep with fun games and activities. Wear your favorite PJs if you like. 4p-5p, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 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 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 Mike Geo Live Rockin’ yer favorite tunes! 6p, Gifford’s Kitchen, 2300 Bushwood Drive 847.649.3900 giffordskitchen.com. No Cover Baby Rhyme Time Singing, clapping, simple stories and playtime at this 1/2 hour program. For babies up to 11 months with a caregiver.

6.30p-7p, GBPL Main Library Story Room - North, 270 N. Grove Avenue

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847.742.2411 gailborden.info Piano Performance: John LaBorn See above. 7p-8p, GBPL Main Library Lobby, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Writer’s Center Reading Series: Chelsea Biondolillo All Writers Center readings are free and open to the public. A pre-reading dinner with Biondolillo will be held at 5:30 p.m.

Books will be available for sale and signing. For dinner reservations or more information, please contact Rachael Stewart at rstewart@elgin.edu.

7.30p, ECC Arts Center Room H142, 1700 Spartan Drive 847.697.1000 elgin.edu. Free An Ideal Husband At the distinguished dinner party of British politician Sir Robert Chiltern, an unwelcome guest, Lady Chevely, attempts to blackmail the unwitting host into a fraudulent political scheme by threatening to unveil the depth of his corruption to the worldand worse yet, his wife. Enlisting the help of his dearest friend, the clever and dandified Lord Goring, Chiltern must find a way to turn the tables on his newest enemy before it’s too late.

This modern retelling of Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy addresses political corruption, the facade of propriety in high society, and the unattainable ideal of the perfect marriage. 8p, Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division St. 8th Floor 224.465.0451 goodlycreatures. com. $15-18

Fri.Feb.28 No Shushing Movie Fridays Toy Story 4 (G, 2019). Come enjoy a movie in a family-friendly, casual setting. This program welcomes people of all abilities. Please contact the library one week in advance if you need accommodations. No registration. Chatting and snacks from home are welcome.

10.30a-12.30p, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden. info Sensory Fun for Every Little One Babies will explore the world around them in this drop-in play program!

Dress for mess. For babies and toddlers up to 36 months with an adult caregiver. No registration. Have fun with textures, sights, sounds, and smells! 10.45a-11.30a, GBPL Main Library Story Room - South, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Zach & Lexi Live Zach and I will be performing in the bar area, however the restaurant is super open! Whether you decide to sit in the dinning room or bar area, you’ll hear us! Fill your Friday evening with great food, atmosphere, and music! 6p, Gifford’s Kitchen, 2300 Bushwood Drive 847.649.3900 giffordskitchen.com.

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African Ball Conclude Black History Month by celebrating Africa through fashion, food, song, dance, and more!

Kids under age five, free. 6.30p, ECC Building E, Dining Room, 1700 Spartan Drive 847.622.0300 tickets. elgin.edu. $15 An Ideal Husband See 2/27. 8p, Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division St. 8th Floor 224.465.0451 goodlycreatures. com. $15-18 The Moods You know them, you love them ... come on out! 8p, Danny’s on Douglas, 231 Douglas Avenue 847.742.5400 dannyspizzaelgin.com

Sat.Feb.29 Bison Feeding The last Saturday of every month, twelve lucky people get up-close and personal to feed Lords Park’s three lovely lady bison, Drew, Becky and Takoda. Be warned, you must haul yourself out of bed early, as the girls expect breakfast on their schedule! Program starts promptly at 7 am inside Elgin Public Museum for a brief presentation and then proceeds to the Zoo, just steps away. Program ends around 8:30 am. Reservations required. Members free. 7a-8.30a, Elgin Public Museum, 225 Grand Boulevard 847.741.6655 blazier_epm@ cityofelgin.org. $2-5 Saturday Volunteens If you’re a 6th to 8th grader looking to gain experience in library programming or gain hours for school service, then consider applying to the Volunteen program. Volunteens work one hour a week completing a variety of projects, such as organizing book displays, preparing crafts for library programs, and checking the condition of library materials. Stop by the Youth Center Help Desk for an application.

11a-12p, GBPL Main Library Youth Center - North, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Computacion Nivel 2 Principiantes Instructor: Fernando Medina. 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 Elgin Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

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My Hero Academia Escape Room for Grades 6-12 It’s your turn to become a hero! Work together with other teens to find clues, solve puzzles, and pass the U.A. entrance exam! 2p-2.30p, GBPL Main Library Meadows Community Rooms AB, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Real Estate FAQ’s From renters to buyers,and savvy investors, get your real estate questions answered by these local experts. Joe Menolascino-KCT Mortgages, Kimberly Osko-Baird & Warner, Ed Jaramillo-Re/ Max, Miguel Angel Fernandez-Attorney, Victoria Hoogervorst - Attorney & Bruce Peterson-CSI Inspections 2p-3.30p, GBPL South Elgin Branch, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden.info My Hero Academia Escape Room for Grades 6-12 See above.

3p-3.30p, GBPL Main Library Meadows Community Rooms AB, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info ELGbtq Book Group We meet on the last Saturday of every month in the Grove Room on the second floor of the main Gail Borden Public Library to discuss a chosen piece of literature that relates to being LGBTQIA+.

All are welcome to attend, but some material may not be appropriate for minors. Visit www.elginpride.com/ queerbookclub or email elgbtq@ gmail.com for more info. 4p-5.45p, GBPL Main Library Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Alash with Special Guest Shodekeh Tuvan throat singing meets Pete Seeger-folk! Hailing from the southern edge of Siberia, this ensemble of throat singers (a technique for singing multiple pitches at once) blends the sounds of their heritage with those of folk and Americana. Known for blending unexpected sounds and styles, the ensemble is joined for this performance by Baltimore-based beat boxer and vocal percussionist, Shodekeh. 7p, ECC Arts Center SecondSpace Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive 847.622.0300 tickets.elgin.edu. $29 International Guitar Night XX This

tour is most likely the only time you’ll see these four guitarists share the same stage. For 20 years, International Guitar Night has connected the world’s best acoustic guitarists for once-in-a-lifetime concert tours.

The Players: English guitarist Mike Dawes is widely considered one of the world’s finest and most creative modern fingerstyle guitar performers; Cenk Erdo an of Istanbul is an acclaimed player of the Turkish fretless guitar; Gypsy jazz guitarist Olli Soikkeli hails from Finland and, at 28, has already shared the stage with Tommy Emmanuel and Bucky Pizzarelli; Jim “Kimo” West is regarded as one of the world’s foremost Hawaiian slack-key guitar artists. 7.30p, ECC Arts Center Blizzard Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive 847.622.0300 tickets. elgin.edu. $32 An Ideal Husband See 2/27. 8p, Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division St. 8th Floor 224.465.0451 goodlycreatures. com. $15-18 Smokin’ Gunz Top 40 Country 9p, Danny’s on Douglas, 231 Douglas Avenue 847.742.5400 dannyspizzaelgin.com

Sun.Mar.1 Just Animals Low Cost Vaccine Clinic Schedule an appointment using the app JustAnimals vet2pet. Other services available. 11a, Farm & Fleet, 629 S. Randall Road 815.830.6568 justanimals.org. $13 Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! Celebrate all things Seuss with crafts, snacks, stories, and more! 1p-2p, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden.info An Ideal Husband See 2/27. 2p, Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division St. 8th Floor 224.465.0451 goodlycreatures. com. $15-18 Nitz & Howe Experience Last December The Nitz & Howe Experience made their Lounge 51 debut to a SOLD-OUT house. On Sunday, March 1, they return for a special engagement. For over 20 years, with over 1200 performances, The Nitz and Howe Experience has been a staple of the Chicago nightclub entertainment scene, making them the longest cabaret show in the county. Every Saturday night, Daryl Nitz and George Howe host a musical party that is part improv, part stand-up, part music, and always entertaining. The music ranges from Broadway to pop to country to rock to even a little Gilbert and Sullivan. Nitz also performs many classic celebrity impressions like Neil Diamond, Frank Sinatra, and a deadon Billie Holiday. Eclectic is the word.

Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, bachelorette parties, out-of-town guests, name it. Featured in Time Out and seen on WGN, CLTV, and NBC,

this show is “the best party in town.”

Daryl is an Elgin-born, 1982 graduate of Larkin High School, and enjoys returning to his hometown where his church and schools provided him with many of his first performing opportunities. Come be part of the fun!

5p, Lounge 51, 51 S. Grove Avenue 224.535.8075 lounge51co.com. $15

Mon.Mar.2 Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! See 3/1.

10a-11a, GBPL Main Library Meadows Community Rooms ABC, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Stress Busters Registration required. A nine week series for caregivers with family members that have Alzheimer’s Disease. Contact Angela or Glenna before registering participants. 10.30a-12p, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden. info Spanish Cafe / Cafe en Espanol Intermediate-level participants will practice structured and spontaneous conversations in Spanish. Led by Pita Betancourt and Nohora Chacon. 1st , 2nd and 3rd Monday of each month.

Participantes de nivel intermedio practicaran respondiendo o empezando conversaciones en espanol con fluidez y hablando con gente que habla espanol como primer idioma.

Dirigido por Pita Betancourt y Nohora Chacon. 1er, 2do y 3er lunes de cada mes. 12p-1p, GBPL Main Library Conference Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! See 3/1. 3.30p-4.30p, GBPL Main Library Meadows Community Rooms ABC, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Homework Heroes Grades K-8. Students who need help with homework assignments can drop by to meet one-on-one with a volunteer. Not offered on school breaks and days off. 3.30p-5.30p, GBPL South Elgin Branch, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Studio 270 Volunteer Corps We are looking for teen volunteers to assist with our youth STEAM programs.

Must speak Spanish. 4p-6p, GBPL Main Library Studio 270*, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Drop-In STEAM for K-5 Join us in the KidSpace Creation Station as we use our curiosity, imagination, and creativity to explore, collaborate and take risks through STEAM activities.

The project will change each month.

4.30p-6p, GBPL Main Library Youth Center - South, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Get the Whole World Singing Join us for “Get the Whole World Singing”, a collaborative project with the Boys

6.2 and Girls Club of Elgin. The Elgin Master Chorale Children’s Chorus is dedicated to community involvement and engagement, holding firm in the belief that choral music has a unique ability to link people and unite communities. All proceeds will be donated to the Elgin Boys and Girls Club! 6p, Imago, 216 Prairie Street 847.214.7225 emcchildrenschorus. org. $3 donation Meditation Meditation:. Candlelight meditation in beautiful, historic sanctuary. Mind, body, spirit benefits. 6p-6.30p, First Congregational Church, 256 E. Chicago Street 630.886.8823 fcc-elgin.org. Free Poetry Writers Workshop Come 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. No registration. 6.30p-8.30p, GBPL Main Library Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Town Hall Meeting: No Tax Rate Increase Public meeting for people to learn about the library’s March 17, 2020 Referendum. 7p-8p, GBPL Main Library Elgin Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Tue.Mar.3 Early Voting 2020 - General Primary Early voting for all Kane County precincts. Continues daily thru 3/16. 9a-5p, GBPL Main Library River Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Elgin Genealogical Society Monthly meeting of the Elgin Genealogical Society with a presentation on German websites for genealogical research.

Teresa Steinkamp McMillin will show tips and tricks to get the most of your search. Teresa Steinkamp McMillin will be presenting Untangle the Web of German Websites. Her presentation will focus on collections of free digitized German materials and indexes available online. Most websites presented are based in Germany, so tips and tricks for navigating them will be included. Teresa Steinkamp McMillinis is a Certified Genealogist® and author. Reading German Gothic script

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She is an attendee and teacher at the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR) and the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG) and volunteers at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library.

9.30a-11.30a, GBPL Main Library Meadows Community Rooms AB, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Panera Milk & Cookies The Gail Borden Public Library and Panera Bread are partnering to sponsor this program. Preschoolers enjoy stories followed by a milk and cookie snack compliments of Panera.

Stay for a craft. 9.30a-10.30a, Panera Bread, 369 Randall Road, South Elgin 847.742.2411 gailborden. info Block Blowout! See 3/6. 10a-11.30a, GBPL Main Library Sally Lee Room A-B, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info The 2-3-1 Project: Connecting Elgin’s African American History Discover Elgin’s local African American History through a first-hand account by ECC’s Professor Emerita of Sociology Dr. Joyce Fountain, a participant in the 2-3-1 documentary project. This event will take place in the Spartan Auditorium in Building G. In addition, the 2-3-1 Project mobile art exhibit will be featured at ECC across from the Spartan Corner in Building B. 11a, ECC Spartan Auditorium, 1700 Spartan Drive 847.697.1000 elgin.edu. Free Job Search and Resume Help Drop in for assistance with your resume, cover letter, online applications, and more. Presented in partnership with the Kane County Office of Community Reinvestment.

For more information, call 630-844-8768. 1p-4p, GBPL Main Library Computer Training Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Piano Performance: Denise Williams Join us for drop-in piano performances in the Lobby by community members. 1p-2p, GBPL Main Library Lobby, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Creativity Corner: I’m so Sleepy! See 2/27. 4p-5p, GBPL Rakow Branch Corridor West, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info South Elgin Sentinels Chess Club Everyone is invited to hone their chess skills. Beginners are welcome. Intermediate or Advanced players can play opponents or work on chess puzzles. 4.30p-5.30p, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Studio 270 Volunteer Squad Drop in and help out the library with cleaning, book displays, and other various projects. 5p-7p, GBPL Main Library Studio 270, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden. info Tuesday Volunteens If you’re a 6th to 8th grader looking to gain experience in library programming or gain hours for school service, then consider applying to the Volunteen program. Volunteens work one hour a week completing a variety of projects, such as organizing book displays, preparing crafts for library programs, and checking the condition of library materials. Stop by the Youth Center Help Desk for an application. 5p-6p, GBPL Main Library Youth Center - North, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Grupo de Conversacion en Ingles Practica conversar en ingles, mejora tu pronunciacion y adquiere confianza con un tutor. Practice having everyday conversations in English, improve your pronunciation and gain confidence with a tutor. El grupo se re√∫ne cada martes todo el ano. Es liderado por un tutor de Literacy Connection y cualquiera puede

asistir. No necesita registrarse. This group meets every Tuesday all year long. will be led by a tutor and is open to all. Presented by The Literacy Connection. No registration. 6.30p-7.30p, GBPL Main Library Conference Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info All Things Apple Group Looking for the ultimate user manual for all things Apple? Bring your Apple devices to learn, share and help each other in this group. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Main Library Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Wed.Mar.4 In My Life - A Musical Theatre Tribute to the Beatles You already know and love the songs, but In My Life: A Musical Theatre Tribute to the Beatles gives you a chance to get a fresh perspective on the story of the band that made them. More than just a live musical tribute show, In My Life tells the Fab Four’s tale through the eyes of their late manager, Brian Epstein, who acts as narrator to renowned tribute band Beatles For Sale’s live performance of some 33 Beatles classics. From their groundbreaking appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show to their final rooftop performance at the Apple Corp. offices, and ‘I Want to Hold Your Hand’ to the psychedelic era of Sgt. Pepper’s and beyond, this exciting production gives new life to the story of rock’s greatest band. 7.30a-9.30a, Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 symphony way, elgin 847.931.5900 hemmens.org. $35-75 Funeral for Unclaimed Veteran Ron Olson The community is invited to join us for the funeral of Elgin U.S. Army Veteran Ron Olson, who does not have any surviving family. This funeral is the first event hosted by Operation LOVE, a project of Symonds-Madison Funeral Home that connects volunteers with veterans in need. The community is invited to give Mr. Olson a dignified, honorable funeral. Friends are welcome at the visitation, service, procession and/or committal. 10a, Symonds-Madison Funeral Home, 305 Park Street 847.741.1128 symondsmadisonfuneralhome.com Medicaid & Medicare 101 Receive helpful information on Medicaid & Medicare benefits by a certified SHIP (State Health Insurance Programs) counselor.

Find out the differences & qualifications to applying for benefits. Some of the topics to be discussed: Medicare: The difference between Traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage, and how Medicaid works with both. Medicaid and Medicare Saving Program/Extra Help: Income qualifications and the different programs. Medicaid Spenddown and MMAI (Medicare-Medicaid Alignment Initiative) ABE. GOV-Manage My Case: How to apply for Benefits.

1p-2.30p, GBPL Main Library Elgin Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Coffee With A Cop Get to know Elgin police officers over coffee, Craft doughnuts, and conversation in a friendly neighborhood setting! 2p-3p, GBPL Main Library Meadows Community Rooms AB, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Homework Heroes See 3/2. 3.30p-5.30p, GBPL South Elgin Branch, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Taller Two Rivers Para Padres- Comprension de Adolescentes Talleres bilingues para padres y guardianes. Todos son bienvenidos. En asociacion con Two Rivers Head Start. No hay que inscribirse.

Bilingual workshops to help parents and guardians navigate family life. In partnership with Two Rivers Head Start. No registration needed. 4p-5p, GBPL

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5p-5.45p, GBPL Main Library Sally Lee Room A-B, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Career & Technical School Fair Graduating soon?

Thinking about a career change? Explore different high-demand trades and chat with representatives from area colleges, trade & technical schools. 6p8p, GBPL Main Library Lobby, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Grupo de Futuros Bilingues/ Go Bilingual Estudiantes de todos los niveles practicaran con otras personas que hablan espanol o ingles 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 except in June, July and August. Dirigido por la maestra Betty Martinez. El grupo se re√∫ne los miercoles excepto junio, julio y agosto. 6p-7p, GBPL Main Library Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Wednesday Volunteens If you’re a 6th to 8th grader looking to gain experience in library programming or gain hours for school service, then consider applying to the Volunteen program. Volunteens work one hour a week completing a variety of projects, such as organizing book displays, preparing crafts for library programs, and checking the condition of library materials. Stop by the Youth Center Help Desk for an application. 6p-7p, GBPL Main Library Youth Center - North, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Puppy & Friends Party! National Puppy Day is in March, and we’re celebrating with our stuffed animal friends! Bring your stuffed animal to the library for stories, songs, and crafts! Best for ages 3-6. No registration. 6.30p-7p, GBPL Main Library Story Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Reuniones Comite Asesor Padres Bilingues (BPAC) Venga, participe y establezca una voz eficaz. Platica del Dr. Ferney Ramirez: Claves para una autoestima indestructible. Habra actividades para los ninos. En espanol. Participate and establish an effective voice. Dr. Ferney Ramirez will speak about social and emotional learning. In Spanish. There will be activities for children 6.30p-8.30p, GBPL Main Library Meadows Community Rooms AB, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Music Bingo Night Join us for music bingo night at Danny’s On Douglas in Elgin! Music bingo hosted by Mustang Matt starts at 7pm. Free to play and great prizes will be awarded! 7p, Danny’s on Douglas, 231 Douglas Avenue 847.742.5400 dannyspizzaelgin. com *NEW* QuickBooks Online Series QuickBooks has moved online! Learn how QuickBooks Online accounting software allows users to manage their company finances via services & products, customers, vendors, and reports. Note: This is a series.

Registering for the first class automatically enters you in all required sessions. 3/4 - Basics 3/11 - Products & Services 3/18 - All About Customers 4/1 - All About Vendors 4/8 - Wrap Up & Reports 7p-8.30p, GBPL Main Library Elgin Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Walking Book Club Join the Walking Book Club for a 45-minute walk, followed by a 45-minute book discussion. March 2020: The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson. For more

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Join us to read Flat Stanley’s story of how he became flat! We will create our own Flat Stanley along with a paper bag journal where you can record his adventures with your family! 5p6p, GBPL Main Library Story Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

information, contact Andrea Houston at ahouston@gailborden.info or 847289-5844. 7p-8.30p, Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Belly Dance Wednesdays Eastern Groove Dance Studio is back with their beautiful dance performance!

Donations to Eastern Groove Studio are kindly requested. 8p, Martini Room, 161 E. Chicago Street 847.741.0349 martiniroomelgin.com.

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Thu.Mar.5 Device Advice See 2/27.

9.30a-11.30a, GBPL Rakow Branch Computer Cafe, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Puppy & Friends Party! See 3/4.

10a-10.30a, GBPL Main Library Meadows Community Rooms ABC, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Piano Performance: Steve Yoder See 2/27. 11a-12p, GBPL Main Library Lobby, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Piano Performance: Stacey Weidner See 2/27. 2p-3p, GBPL Main Library Lobby, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Creativity Corner Germs and Teeth and Exercise.... OH MY! Explore fun ways to take care of ourselves. Ages 6 - 11 4p-5p, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Adult Sign Language Club Join Mrs. Potts as we learn American Sign Language and increase our awareness, knowledge and respect of deaf culture. Registration required.

4.30p-5.30p, GBPL Rakow Branch Living Room, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Piano Performance: Shirley Remes See 2/27. 4.30p-5.30p, GBPL Main Library Lobby, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info K-2 Book Club This program is designed to introduce kids to great books for emerging readers, to get them excited about books & reading,

Dia Internacional de la Mujer Ven y convive con mujeres y jovenes trabajadoras y sonadoras en la Conmemoracion del Dia Internacional de la Mujer! Conoceremos mujeres latinas que han trazado y logrado obejtivos. Compartiremos experiencias y anhelos, y hablaremos de temas que nos conciernen. Habra m√∫sica y bocadillos. Favor de inscribirse. En asociacion con Today’s Inspired Latina. 6.30p-8.30p, GBPL Main Library Meadows Community Rooms ABC, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Grupo de Conversacion para la Ciudadania Repasa y practica el ingles hablado y escrito que vas a necesitar para la entrevista y las 100 preguntas. Review and practice the spoken English you will need for the interview and the 100 questions. El grupo es liderado por un tutor de Literacy Connection y cualquiera puede asistir.

No necesita registrarse. This group will be led by a tutor and is open to all. Presented by The Literacy Connection. No registration. 6.30p-7.30p, GBPL Main Library Conference Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Mary Poppins One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect musical!

Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins delighted Broadway audiences for over 2,500 performances and received nominations for nine Olivier and seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Performed by the students of Harvest Christian Academy (HCA). 7p, Harvest Christian Academy, 1000 N. Randall Rd. 847.214.3500 harvestchristianacademy.com/poppins. $12 Piano Performance: John LaBorn See 2/27. 7p-8p, GBPL Main Library Lobby, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Windows 10 Basics Learn how to navigate the Windows 10 interface, locate and manage your files, and customize your preferences. Note: This class is not part of series - please register for all events separately. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Main Library Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

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with juried selections and audience choice. Exhibit continues through the month of March. See page 8. 6p-9p, Side Street Studio Arts, 15 Ziegler Court 847.429.2276 sidestreetstudioarts.org. Donation

Block Blowout Do you love wooden blocks, soft blocks, and Duplos? Come create your own structures with blocks of all sorts! Best for ages 0-8 years old, with caregiver. No registration. Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver.

9.30a-11a, GBPL Main Library Meadows Community Rooms ABC, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Creatives’ Cafe Artists and Art Enthusiasts! Ever wish you could get to know the people contributing to the arts in Elgin? Here’s your chance!

Join us for our Creatives’ Cafe, Local Artists Meet & Greet at the Blue Box Cafe! Co-produced by Goodly Creatures Theatre and Blue Box, enjoy your latte with like-minded creatives and learn about all the awesome art happening in Elgin. Each table will be set with a jar full of handy conversation-starters, and opportunities to share your knowledge and enthusiasm with other artists.

This event is free to attend, with the exception of food and beverages. 7p, Blue Box Cafe, 176 E. Chicago Street 847.697.2583 theblueboxcafe.com.

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Vintage Shop Hop This self-guided annual road trip to over 400 shops in the region returns to Soulful Sparrow!

Join us for complimentary refreshments and a free gift, including a coupon to reveal a discount for up to 40% off one item. State Street Market Shops (701 N. State St.) is also a stop on the Shop Hop. 10a-6p, Soulful Sparrow, 10 Douglas Avenue 224.223.7718 soulfulsparrow.com.

Free No Shushing Movie Fridays Come enjoy a movie in a family-friendly, casual setting. This program welcomes people of all abilities. Please contact the library one week in advance if you need accommodations. No registration. Chatting and snacks from home are welcome. Movies this March: 6th - Ugly Dolls (2019, PG) 13th - A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood ( 2019, PG) 20th - Angry Birds 2 (2019, PG) 27th - Abominable (2019, PG) 10.30a-12.30p, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden. info Google Gmail Learn how to navigate and perform basics functions with Gmail and Google Contacts. Note: This class is not part of series please register for all events separately. 1p-2.30p, GBPL Main Library Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Spinal Health and AlignmentMarch Into Health 1st Place Chiropractic will share best practices for spinal health and maintaining it. This interactive seminar will give you the tools to maintain health and longevity! Refreshments provided. 1st Place Chiropractic will share best practices for spinal health and maintaining it. Get an overview of what NUCCA is and how to protect your spine with proper posture and care. This interactive seminar will give you the tools to maintain health and longevity! Refreshments provided. 1p-1.30p, GBPL Main Library Elgin Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Artists Reception: 7 Years Visual art exhibit celebrating the 7th anniversary of Side Street Studio Arts,

Mary Poppins See 3/5. 7p, Harvest Christian Academy, 1000 N. Randall Rd. 847.214.3500 harvestchristianacademy.com/poppins. $12 A 3-Slice Night of Plays New York’s dynamic incubator for emerging writers presents a fascinating look into creating new work! The first act will feature scenes from two new plays in development. During the second act, longtime friend of the Arts Center Chris Snock (American Place Theatre Literature to Life and Rock ‘n Roll Theatre) will premiere his latest play.

99 cent pizza slices will be available!

7.30p, ECC Arts Center SecondSpace Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive 847.622.0300 tickets.elgin.edu. $20 The Government Inspector All politics are local. What happens when a rumor spreads that a Government Inspector is arriving undercover in a small Russian town? No one knows who it is, so the citizens spiral into a panic of corruption and greed to impress a mysterious visitor who’s just arrived. Is he the Inspector or not? 7.30p, Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division Street 847.697.7374 independentplayers.org. $15-20 GreenRoom Improv For years we have been performing our high energy improv shows for thousands of people both young and old alike. Imagine an hour and a half of complete improvisation, a la Whose Line is it Anyway? GreenRoom takes audience suggestions and true-life audience stories and turns them into hilarious theatre pieces right before your eyes! Our shows include lots of games, improvised songs, audience members onstage, tons of energy and an unforgettable evening. Oh, and did we mention there’s live music? Come on out. We’re sure to be the best night of your month. 8p, Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way

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February 2020 847.931.5900 greenroomimprov.com. $12-15 Nashville Electric THE Country Party Band; Fun Times, Country Music and Country Attitude 8p, Danny’s on Douglas, 231 Douglas Avenue 847.742.5400 dannyspizzaelgin.com

Sat.Mar.7 Accounting for Non-accountants class at ECC This two session, noncredit course held at Elgin Community College is designed for non-accounting personnel and QuickBooks users in organizations of all sizes who must work with and understand internal accounting/financial data without overemphasizing the detailed mechanics and technical language of accounting. It is also appropriate for entrepreneurs and business owners who desire a greater understanding of what accounting and financial information their systems can and should be supplying to them. Students gain the knowledge and skills necessary for interpreting reported accounting data and evaluating its impact including an overview of the financial and managerial accounting process. Textbook information will be provided before the course start date. Register online 24/7 at elgin. edu/ce, “Explore Our Offerings”, click on “Accounting”, then on “CEB 580.”

9a-1p, Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, IL 60123 847622-3036 elgin.edu/ce. $149.00 Coffee & Cars with MiRPA Join fellow auto enthusiasts for Coffee & Cars with the Midwest Racing Preservation Association. Our monthly casual cruise in & meet up offers an opportunity to see vehicles of interest, talk shop and bench race with fellow fans, and take a few laps around our Meadowdale International Raceways-inspired slot car track!

Everyone is welcome! 9a-12p, MiRPA, 300 Jandus Rd. #109, Cary, IL 60013 847.421.2891 MiRPA.org. Free Vintage Shop Hop See 3/6. 10a-5p, Soulful Sparrow, 10 Douglas Avenue 224.223.7718 soulfulsparrow.com.

Free Saturday Volunteens See 2/29.

11a-12p, GBPL Main Library Youth Center - North, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Activate Elgin March Into Health Main Event Activate Elgin March Into Health Kickoff 2020 Featuring FIFA Chicago Red Stars Women’s Soccer promo table, prizes and wellness fair 2-3:30 pm. Interactive family program in Community Rooms 3:30 pm- 4:30 pm. Celebrate healthy fun for the whole family. Cooking demo and tasting with Chef Doug from Tarragon Catering - Roaming fruit juggler - Kids crafts and activities. Enter for

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a chance to win: Chicago Red Star Tickets, Epic Air jump card and McAlister’s Deli Healthy Lunch for 4. Event prize winners announced at 3:30 pm.

Enter to win the March Into Health Grand Prizes at all MIH 2020 events (winners announced April 20th).

1p-4p, GBPL Main Library Meadows Community Rooms ABC, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Curso Nivel Intermedio: Microsoft Word Instructor: Fernando Medina.

No hay costo ni hay que tener tarjeta de la biblioteca. Favor registrarse.

Puede registrarse para la serie completa o para una sola clase 1p3p, GBPL Main Library Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

musicianship since their inception in 1950. Under the direction of Dr. Nicki Bakko Toliver, this chamber ensemble continues to prepare a wide variety of repertoire from Byrd to The Beatles and beyond. The Kammerstreicher is the Wartburg College chamber orchestra. Led by Dr. Jacob Tews, who also conducts the Wartburg Community Symphony Orchestra. 7p, Shepherd of the Prairie Church, 10805 Main Street, Huntley 847.669.9448 shepherdoftheprairie.com. Free Elgin Symphony Presents: Mariachi! Featuring Mariachi Acero de Las Vegas, and guest conductor Arturo Rodriguez, with special guests Mariachi Joya Dorada de U-46 and Ballet

Welcome Baby! Baby’s first Library Visit Babies up to six months and parents. Bring baby and baby’s new library card to learn about programs and resources to support your baby’s early literacy development and receive a special gift! 1p-2p, GBPL Rakow Branch Living Room, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden. info Mary Poppins See 3/5. 7p, Harvest Christian Academy, 1000 N. Randall Rd. 847.214.3500 harvestchristianacademy.com/poppins. $12 The Castle Singers and The Kammerstreicher The Castle Singers have been hailed as a model of

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Suggestions ~ Visit 850 N. Grove in Elgin’s Northeast Neighborhood ASAP. That gorgeous NeoClassical building is scheduled for demolition.

We invite artists to Document Elgin’s most famous Oak, or any aspect you want to feature.

Draw century-old archtectural details. Paint a broad landscape. Capture a photo image or a video. Write a poem or story, or Assemble a collage. Discover up close what we may soon lose.

All ages welcome. Children especially! All art accepted. A Community Exhibit is planned! Why not be part of it? SaveDCCook.com will supply details, and all Actions scheduled as they develop.

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Contributing your art will bring a special heartfelt awareness to this threat to an irreplaceable element of our heritage. ART is a powerful and effective means to state what we VALUE. And if, in spite of our efforts, Cook is taken down, at least ART will remain to honor and respect the memory of what’s been lost.

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Folklorico Girasol. 7.30p, Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way 847.888.4000 elginsymphony.org. $35 and up The Government Inspector See 3/6. 7.30p, Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division Street 847.697.7374 independentplayers.org. $15-20 Big Queer Variety Show & Fundraiser for Elgin Pride Ms. Moana Lotte will host this amazing night filled with a variety of queer entertainment!

Come support your local community and these incredible acts, and help raise money for a good cause. All money raised will go towards bringing the first LGBTQIA+ Pride Parade and Festival to Elgin, scheduled for June 6th, 2020! Performances by: Drag Diva extraordinnaire Ms. Moana Lotte Hilarious comedian Sunny Grissom Mindblowing telepathy and mentalism act The Mayfields Fabulous local comedian Ryley Renee And more! We will also have special PRIDE-themed drinks and a raffle with incredible prizes! Bring cash for your raffle tickets! 21+ 8p-1a, Martini Room, 161 E Chicago St, Elgin, Illinois 60120 847.741.0349 www.elginpride.com. $20.00+ Donation Pulp Fusion Invades TJ’s Live Music, huge TVs, great food. Come join us!

8.30p, TJ’s Bar and Grill, 3145 US Highway 20 224.535.8533 tjsbarandgrill.com. No Cover

Sun.Mar.8 Elgin High School Flea Market Early bird admission from 8-9a. General admission starts at 9a. 8a-3.30p, Elgin High School, 1200 Maroon Drive ehsfleamarket@gmail.com. $10-$5 Read to Rover Hone your reading skill by reading to our volunteer dog listener, Trucker. Registration required. 1p-1.15p, GBPL Rakow Branch Children’s Area, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Read to Rover See above.

1.15p-1.30p, GBPL Rakow Branch, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Read to Rover See above.

1.30p-1.45p, GBPL Rakow Branch, 2751

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Read to Rover See above. 1.45p-2p, GBPL Rakow Branch Children’s Area, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info

Read to Rover See above.

2.15p-2.30p, GBPL Rakow Branch, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info

Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra’s Concert Event: En Pointe! In our second concerts of the 2019-20 season, we plunge ourselves into the flow, the life force, and the energy of ballet, exploring the connections between the physicality of dancing and music. With guest artist Luis Vazquez as our ballet master, we have learned not just how to plie, but how to do so with grace, intentionality, and meaning. We have examined connections between musical and balletic phrases, and in doing so, grew both our depth and breadth of understanding about music and motion. Performances and times: - 2:00pm Concert | Prelude, Sinfonia, and Percussion Ensemble (Sinfonia/Philharmonia); - 4:30pm Concert | Brass Choir, Percussion Ensemble (Sinfonia/Philharmonia), and Philharmonia; - 7:00pm Concert | Youth Symphony and Primo, Youth Symphony, Youth Symphony Percussion Ensemble. This concert features Young Artist Concerto Competition winner, Chanel Antoshin, flute. 2p-9p, Elgin Community College’s Blizzard Theatre, 1700 Spartan Dr Building H, Elgin 847-841-7700 https://www. eyso.org/event/eyso-concerts-200pm430pm-700pm-2/. $25-$14 March into Health with Plant-Based Nutrition! Ashwani Garg, MD and Stefanie Ignoffo, plant interventionist, explain science and lifestyle of plantbased nutrition. National Vegetarian Museum exhibit tour to follow. Ashwani Garg, MD, a Family Physician and expert in Lifestyle medicine, will explain the science behind plant-based nutrition and how plant-based meals can be far superior in promoting good health as compared to the standard American diet. Stefanie Ignoffo is a “plant interventionist.” She will share the story of her entire family’s amazing weight loss transformation through her passion of plant-based cooking. She will also offer a quick and easy food prep demonstration.

Learn about the science of healthy eating and get lots of practical advice.

You may then then explore the history of the vegetarian way of life that includes good health as well as land and water conservation--all part of the interactive traveling exhibit from The National Vegetarian Museum.

2p-4p, GBPL Main Library Meadows Community Rooms ABC, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 sponsored by the Community Harvest Educational Foundation and The Elgin Sustainability Commission. Visit them at : chefillinois.org/ vegmuse.org and cityofelgin.org/856/Sustainability-Action-Plan,gailborden.info, Read to Rover See above. 2p-2.15p,

Mon.Mar.9 Piano Performance: Skip Dyson See 2/27. 10a-11a, GBPL Main Library Lobby - Piano, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Stress Busters See 3/2. 10.30a-12p, GBPL South Elgin Branch, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Brown Bag Lunch Classic Films Cool Hand Luke (GP, 1967) . A laidback Southern man is sentenced to two years in a rural prison but refuses to conform. No registration required.

Starring Paul Newman, George Kennedy, Strother Martin. Directed

by Stuart Rosenberg. Running time: 2 hours 7 minutes. Coffee and tea will be served. For more information, contact Ben Bahl at 847-608-5012 or bbahl@gailborden.info. 11a-2p, GBPL Main Library Meadows Community Rooms ABC, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Spanish Cafe / Cafe en Espanol See 3/2. 12p-1p, GBPL Main Library Conference Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Homework Heroes See 3/2.

3.30p-5.30p, GBPL South Elgin Branch, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Teen Advisory Board (ML) Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is open to teens 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 Main Library Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Sew Much Fun Come learn how to hand-sew simple projects! 5p6p, GBPL Main Library Sally Lee Room A-B, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Meditation See 3/2. 6p-6.30p, First Congregational Church, 256 E. Chicago Street 630.886.8823 fcc-elgin. org. Free The Beatles Dance Party! Come celebrate The Beatles with a rock and roll preschool dance party! This party will feature songs such as All You Need is Love and Here Comes the Sun. Best for ages 3-6. No registration. 6p-6.30p, GBPL Main Library Meadows Community Rooms ABC, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

6.2 CHEFTalks Each month there will be a new topic of discussion related to food and a potluck supper. CHEFTalks Potluck Guidelines: Please prepare enough to share, about 5 servings, homemade, using non-disposable containers. You may bring either a main course, soup, salad, desert, fruit, veggies, bread, or flowers from your garden to make the table pretty! Please no commercially prepared food items. 6.30p, Zion Lutheran Church, 330 Griswold Street 847.888.2882 chefillinois.org. Free Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA) Town Hall Meeting Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA) Townhall Meeting with Illinois State Senator Cristina Castro, Illinois State Representative Anna Moeller and others. Join us and hear about the renewable energy follow-up to the Future Energy Jobs Act, FEJA, the Clean Energy Jobs Act, or CEJA, proposed legislation supported by the Sierra Club and Elgin Green Groups350.org for renewable energy jobs in Illinois. 6.30p-8.30p, GBPL Main Library Elgin Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info DIY Porch Sign Class These signs are great for outside or inside!! Come enjoy a great time and bring some friends! $1 off pints of beer during the event. You will get to take home a wonderful piece that you created! You may purchase an additional design for the back side for an additional $25.00. PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT YOU MUST SIGN UP AHEAD OF TIME SO WE CAN HAVE YOUR MATERIALS READY FOR YOU! 6.30p-8.30p, Black & Gray Brewing Co., 311 Barrington Ave, East Dundee creativeexpressionsgalena.com. $55 Grupo de Conversacion para la Ciudadania See 3/5. 6.30p-7.30p, GBPL Main Library Conference Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info 3D Design Series Learn 3D design and printing fundamentals and putting your skills to the test in this series. Each class offers the opportunity to design and print a pre-determined object using Tinkercad. Note: This is a series. Registering for the first class automatically enters you in

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February 2020 all required sessions. 3/9 - Basics 3/16 - Intermediate 3/23 - Advanced 7p-8.30p, GBPL Main Library 2nd Floor - Behind Elevators, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Great Books Discussion Group Co-sponsored by the American Association of University Women Elgin Branch. For more information, call Jeanne Hebeisen at 847-741-6264. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Main Library Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Full Moon Ride It’s the Full Moon Ride! This will be a moderate pace ride for a few miles throughout the core neighborhoods of Elgin. 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 9p, Advocate Park, Chicago at Spring Streets elginbikehub.com.

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Tue.Mar.10 The Beatles Dance Party! See 3/9. 10a-10.30a, GBPL Main Library Meadows Community Rooms ABC, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden. info Armchair Generals A Brown Bag Civil War and Lincoln Interest Group. Commemorate events, share insights, and talk about books or experiences. Book discussion of The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead. Colson Whitehead’s alternate histo-

CALL FOR POEMS Deadline March 15, 2020 BRAVO magazine, the free ink-and-paper monthly devoted to culture in the Elgin area, is seeking submissions of original poetry for a special section to appear in our April 2020 issue.

This special edition will coincide with National Poetry Month.

We are seeking poems that address the theme: TRANSVERSE.

V E TRANS S E poems of crossing over

Since space is limited, preference will be given to poems that •Fit the theme •Are 25 lines or less •Are new work •Are unpublished •Are free of obscenity, profanity or violence

• Right Angles • Intersections • Crossing the Line • Switching Sides • Leaving Your Body • Changing Your Mind

Email your poem(s) to bravo@marqueemedia.net

by March 15th, 2020. Include your name as you would like it to appear, and your city or town.

You can submit more than one poem, but only one poem (maximum) per person will be published. For best results, consider the guidelines at left.

We will do our best to represent you!

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29 ry novel The Underground Railroad follows Cora and Caesar, two slaves in the southeastern United States during the 19th century. They make a bid for freedom from their Georgia plantations by following the Underground Railroad, depicted as primarily a rail transport system in addition to safe houses and secret routes. 11.45a-1.15p, GBPL Main Library Meadows Community Rooms AB, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Job Search and Resume Help See 3/3. 1p-4p, GBPL Main Library Computer Training Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Piano Performance: Denise Williams See 2/27. 1p2p, GBPL Main Library Lobby, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Creativity Corner: Making Art with Food For ages 6-12, this interactive program explores creativity with a new theme every week! Create art with some of your favorite healthy foods. 4p-5p, GBPL Rakow Branch Corridor West, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Dundee Avenue Improvements Open House The City of Elgin will hold an Open House Public Information Meeting concerning the proposed improvement of Dundee Avenue from Enterprise Street to Page Avenue, including the reconstruction existing pavement, curb and gutter installation, new storm sewer, sanitary sewer upgrades, new water main, and new sidewalk construction. All persons interested in this project are invited to attend this meeting.

The meeting room is accessible to persons with a disability. The meeting will be conducted on an informal basis. Exhibits describing the status of the project, the proposals under consideration, and the decisions to be made will be shown throughout the meeting. Representatives of the City of Elgin will be available to discuss the project. Representatives will answer individual questions and record comments offered by those in attendance. Verbatim comments will not be recorded. The presentation will address topics such as the need for the project, the design alternatives under consideration, right-of-way acquisition, and the tentative construction schedule. Preliminary reports, including environmental documents and an engineering analysis with drawings, maps and aerial photography, will be available for inspection and viewing during the entire time.

4.30p-7.30p, Larsen Middle School, 665 Dundee Avenue 630.466.6751 cjaltuch@eeiweb.com South Elgin Sentinels Chess Club See 3/3.

4.30p-5.30p, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Tuesday Volunteens See 3/3. 5p-6p, GBPL Main Library Youth Center - North, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Video Lab: Adobe After Effects Learn how to use Adobe After Effects with our green screen. 5p-7p, GBPL Main Library Studio 270 Digital Media Lab, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info ¡Activa-T! Diviertete con gente nueva mientras participas en actividades fisicas y descubres temas de bienestar integral. En cada reunion mensual, habra una actividad y un tema nuevo. Ven con toda la familia. Have fun with new people while participating in physical activities and discover issues of integral well-being. In each monthly meeting there will be a new activity and theme. Come with the whole family. Acompananos para disfrutar de: Actividades fisicas (baile, yoga, karate, etc.) y temas de bienestar. Obten tu pase para participar en un sorteo final cuando vengas a 8 sesiones o mas.

Join us to enjoy: Physical activities (dance, yoga,

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Wed.Mar.11 Job Training Information Session Training grants are available to help you get a job! Learn about WIOA services and the application process.

Presented in partnership with the Kane County Office of Community Reinvestment. For more information, call 630-844-8768. 9.30a-11a, GBPL Main Library Conference Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

karate, etc.) and wellness issues. Get your pass to participate in a final draw when you come to 8 sessions or more. 6p-7.30p, GBPL Main Library Meadows Community Rooms BC, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Grupo de Conversacion en Ingles See 3/3. 6.30p-7.30p, GBPL Main Library Conference Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Elgin Alive Join us for a mindful walk through Elgin’s offerings for nature walks, bike rides and hiking trails.

Walk, Bike and Hike Elgin. Sponsored by: Elgin Community Network www. elgin-ecn.org/ 7p-8.30p, GBPL Main Library Meadows Community Rooms AB, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Library Board Meeting Monthly meeting of the Library Board which is generally held on the second Tuesday of the month. 7p-9p, GBPL Main Library Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Rogue Reads from the Outer Edge We read books off the beaten path that people often skip for more popular authors and titles. Do you Read enjoy reading books that are off the beaten path? If so, join us on the second Tuesday of every month on the second floor of the Main Library for our monthly book discussion. For more information and the schedule, please visit https://www. gailborden.info/uncategorized/2656rogue-reads-from-the-outer-edge 7p-8.30p, GBPL Main Library 2nd Floor - Behind Elevators, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info U-46 TalentFest 2020 TalentFest provides a vehicle for expression and performance that students don’t find readily in the traditional programs offered at school. The contest features acts from each of the five District high schools. After these semi-finalists perform, the audience will vote for their favorites. The top five acts advance to teh second phase of the night where they will perfrorm again.

A panel of judges will select the first, second and third-place winners. 7p, Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way 847.931.5900 hemmens. org. $5

Current Cyber, Mail and Phone Scams Cherie Aschenbrenner, Elderly Service Officer with the Elgin Police Department will present a power point presentation on the current scams targeting Senior Citizens.

Come listen on how NOT to be a victim. Sponsored by the Elgin Police Department 1.30p-2.30p, GBPL Main Library Meadows Community Rooms AB, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Homework Heroes See 3/2.

3.30p-5.30p, GBPL South Elgin Branch, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Studio 270 Volunteer Corps Help us create wonderful and unusual works of art for the library. This will be an ongoing group so regular attendance is encouraged! 4p-5p, GBPL Main Library Studio 270, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info STEAM Bubble gum! Which kind had the most sugar, the largest mass, heaviest after chewed and of course blows the biggest bubble? Register for this fun program. 4.30p-5.30p, GBPL Rakow Branch Living Room, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Block Blowout! See 3/6. 5.30p7p, GBPL Main Library Sally Lee Room A-B, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Stay Healthy with Essential Oils Learn how to stay healthy naturally.

Some tips and tricks about a healthy lifestyle. 5.30p-6.30p, GBPL South Elgin Branch, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Grupo de Futuros Bilingues/ Go Bilingual See 3/4. 6p-7p, GBPL Main Library Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Wednesday Volunteens See 3/4.

6p-7p, GBPL Main Library Youth Center - North, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Programa de Lenguaje Dual de U46 Aprenda sobre el programa de lenguaje dual de U-46 y como registrar a un estudiante. 6.30p-7.30p, GBPL Main Library Meadows Community Room A, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info U-46 Dual Language Program Informational Session Learn about the U-46 Dual Language program

and how to register your child.

6.30p-7.30p, GBPL Main Library Meadows Community Room B, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info *NEW* QuickBooks Online Series See 3/4. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Main Library Elgin Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Walking Book Club See 3/4.

7p-8.30p, Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way 847.742.2411 gailborden. info

Thu.Mar.12 Pop-Up Adult Fiction Book Sale Join us for pop-up book sale including mystery, Sci-Fi, thrillers, romance and general fiction materials. 9a-9p, GBPL Main Library Lobby - Clerestory, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Device Advice See 2/27.

9.30a-11.30a, GBPL Main Library 2nd Floor - Behind Elevators, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Piano Performance: Steve Yoder See 2/27. 11a-12p, GBPL Main Library Lobby, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Elgin Area Men’s Shed A Men’s Shed is a place geared toward older men to gather, make new friendships while working on projects, learning new skills and hobbies, and giving back to the community. All are welcome.

1.30p-3.30p, GBPL Main Library Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Creativity Corner Arts and games all wrapped in green! For ages 6-11 4p5p, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Beyblade Club Bring your beyblades to battle with other bladers, and share tips, tricks, and strategies. Have fun and interact with other Beyblade enthusiasts! 5.30p-6.30p, GBPL South Elgin Branch, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden. info Pino - Solo Acoustic at Gifford’s 6p-8.30p, Gifford’s Kitchen, 2300 Bushwood Drive 847.649.3900 giffordskitchen.com. No Cover Transition Time Songs & Rhymes for Preschoolers Transitions help control behavior through song and dance. Learn songs, rhymes, and other strategies (in English and Spanish) specifically for transition times. This is a Gateways Certified Workshop.

Learn tips & tricks for lining up, cleaning up, sitting down for lunch, waiting, and more! Please bring your Gateways Identification Number with you.

You will receive 2 hours of Gateways credits. Please register. 6p-8.15p, GBPL Main Library Meadows Community Rooms ABC, 270 N. Grove

6.2 Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Genealogy Writers Group Learn from others with a similar interest in writing their families’ history. 6.30p-8p, GBPL Main Library Conference Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Modern Calligraphy & Champagne Join us at The Haight in Elgin, Illinois for a night of cocktails and pretty lettering! Whether you’re a stationery nerd, DIY Bride-to-be, or just a crafty individual, in this workshop you’ll be learning an introduction to modern calligraphy with a pointed dip pen and ink. We will cover all the basics and get you ready to add those special lettered details to your snail mail, wedding paper goods, home decor and more! The perfect crafty night out! Class includes 1.5 hours of instruction and demonstration, our beginner’s calligraphy kit (two nibs, black ink pot, 2 letter guides, tracing paper and straight pen holder), and all materials to write on, plus a complimentary glass of champagne.

Everything is yours to keep at the end of the night! To learn more about The Haight, check out their website and say hey on Instagram. Feel free to come early to check in, grab your seat, and order any drinks (you will get 1 complimentary glass of champagne and a cash bar is available to order throughout class too!).

Class will start promptly at 7:00 pm!

7p-8.30p, The Haight, 166 Symphony Way 224.801.4166 sipandscript.com. $70 Piano Performance: John LaBorn See 2/27. 7p-8p, GBPL Main Library Lobby, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Windows 10 Intermediate Learn how to create shortcuts, adjust settings, uninstall programs, utilize Task Manager and Windows defender, and explore the Windows store.

Note: This class is not part of series please register for all events separately. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Main Library Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Writers Center Reading Series: Jeremy T. Wilson Wilson is the author of the short story collection Adult Teeth (Tortoise Books, 2018). He is a former winner of the Chicago Tribune’s Nelson Algren Award for short fiction, and his stories have appeared or are forthcoming in literary magazines such as The Carolina Quarterly, The Florida Review, Hobart, Sonora Review, Third Coast, and other publications. All Writers Center readings are free and open to the public.

A pre-reading dinner with Wilson (charge applies) will be held at 5:30 p.m. Books will be available for sale and signing. For dinner reservations or more information, please contact Rachael Stewart at rstewart@elgin. edu. 7.30p, ECC Arts Center Building

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The longest-running contributor to Comedy Central’s The Daily Show, Black’s comedic brilliance lies in his trademark style of comedic yelling, animated finger-pointing, and in his ability to make people laugh at the absurdities of life ‚Äî with topics that include current events, social media, politics, and anything else that exposes the hypocrisy and madness he sees in the world. 8p, ECC Arts Center Blizzard Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive 847.622.0300 tickets.elgin.edu. $57-67

Fri.Mar.13 Pop-Up Adult Fiction Book Sale See 3/12. 9a-6p, GBPL Main Library Lobby - Clerestory, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Spring is in the Air It’s almost spring! Let’s celebrate with crafts, snacks, and stories! 10a-11a, GBPL Main Library Sally Lee Room A-B, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info No Shushing Movie Fridays See 3/13. 10.30a-12.30p, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden. info Google Drive Learn how Google Drive can be used to upload, organize, and share files in the cloud. Note: This class is not part of series - please register for all events separately. 1p-2.30p, GBPL Main Library Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Studio 270 Volunteer Squad See 3/3. 4p-6p, GBPL Main Library Studio 270, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info New Vintage Strings Join us for a mix of rock, pop & alternative instrumental covers, jazz standards, and maybe even some Irish tunes to get you ready for St. Patrick’s Day! Get your friends together or bring the whole family; all ages are welcome.

Enjoy dinner, cocktails, craft beer & wine, and a great night of live music at the best venue in town! Come early to enjoy the Gifford’s Social Hour specials before the show. 6p, Gifford’s Kitchen, 2300 Bushwood Drive 847.649.3900 giffordskitchen. com. No cover Coffee House with Jonathan Shively Jonathan Shively is a songwriter and musician who presents heartfelt tunes in a rich baritone voice while accompanying himself on guitar or keyboard (with a few technological assists along the way). His music will challenge and inspire you. He’s also a member of Highland Avenue where he directs the adult choir, accompa-

nies the children’s choir, provides occasional service music, and facilitates the involvement of other musicians in worship. No charge; donations accepted. We hope you can join us!

7p, Highland Avenue Church of the Brethren, 783 W. Highland Avenue 847.741.5124 hacob.org Ruth Moody Band with Dala Ruth Moody, a founding member of the Billboard charting The Wailin’ Jennys, is an artist of remarkable depth and grace in her own right. Moody is lauded for her ethereal vocals, impressive multi-instrumentalism, and her exceptionally well-crafted songwriting. Dala’s performances are filled with gorgeous harmonies, inventive musicality, and infectious fun!

The duo’s signature lush vocals blend Amanda Walther’s ethereal soprano with Sheila Carabine’s velvety alto, resulting in a sound best described as angelic. 7.30p, ECC Arts Center Blizzard Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive 847.622.0300 tickets.elgin.edu. $35 The Government Inspector See 3/6. 7.30p, Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division Street 847.697.7374 independentplayers.org. $15-20 Secret Acoustic Society Secret Acoustic Society is a four piece all acoustic band playing music from the ‘60s to now. 8p, Danny’s on Douglas, 231 Douglas Avenue 847.742.5400 dannyspizzaelgin.com

Sat.Mar.14 Pop-Up Adult Fiction Book Sale See 3/12. 9a-6p, GBPL Main Library Lobby - Clerestory, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Block Blowout ! See 3/6. 10a-12p, GBPL Rakow Branch, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info WordPress Series Learn how Wordpress.com allows users to create, design and add function to your own website in this three-part series.

Note: This is a series. Registering for the first class automatically enters you in all required sessions. 3/14 Creating Your Site; 3/21 - Designing Your Site; 3/28 - Adding Function to Your Site. 10a-11.30a, GBPL Main Library Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Census Pi(e) Day Celebration Enjoy free pizza, pie and face painting. Then take your picture with Princess Tiana, Spiderman, Mickey and Minnie Mouse, and Dora the Explorer. Learn why it is important to get counted in the Census so that Elgin gets its share of the pie at this free, fun event. Get counted! The number of people counted will bring critical federal funding to help feed meals to children in need, help people in need with their health care and much more. It also impacts democratic representation and more.

The online portal opens March 26.

You can also participate in the Census by phone and written form. Please visit gailborden.info/census for more information and to find out where Internet access is available for people to participate in the 2020 Census.

Disfruta gratis de pizza, pastel y pintura facial. Luego toma tu foto con la princesa Tiana, Spiderman, Mickey y Minnie Mouse y Dora la exploradora.

Aprende por que es importante ser contados en el Censo para que Elgin obtenga su parte del pastel en este evento gratuito y divertido. ¬°Sea Contado! El conteo de personas en el Censo aportara fondos federales cruciales para ayudar con la alimentacion de ninos necesitados, ayudar a las personas necesitadas con su atencion medica y mucho mas. Tambien impacta la representacion democratica. El portal en linea se abrira el 26 de marzo. Asimismo, puedes participar en el Censo por telefono y por escrito. Visita gailborden.info/census para obtener mas informacion y enterate de las localidades con acceso al internet para que el p√∫blico pueda participar en el Censo 2020. 11a-1p, Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way 311 cityofelgin.org. Free March Sip n Shop Craft/Vendor Event Free entry!! Come on out and Sip ‘N Shop at our Craft and Vendor Event at Gifford’s Kitchen in Elgin!

Cash bar will be open! The whole entire second floor will be filled with over 25 Crafters and Vendors for our St Patty’s Day themed event!

Bring your friends, sip, shop and check out Gifford’s gorgeous upstairs venue! Mention our sip n shop the night of the event for 10% off your dinner! 11a-4p, Gifford’s Kitchen, 2300 Bushwood Drive 847.649.3900 giffordskitchen.com Saturday Volunteens See 2/29.

11a-12p, GBPL Main Library Youth Center - North, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Thom McNamee Memorial St. Patrick’s Day Parade With Pet Parade, Corned Beef Competition, Canoe Raffle, Kilted 5K run/walk, March o’ the Leprechauns and more! See ad on page 17. 11a, East Dundee, Water Street to River Street dundeestpats. com. Free

31 Come join a bunch of “Yahoo” Men and Women as we take our homemade rolling creations downhill 3 raging city blocks to ring in St. Patrick’s Day with Emmett’s Brewing Co. Regstration starts at 9a, race is at 1p.

1p-3p, Emmett’s Brewing Co, 128 Main Street, West Dundee 847.428.4500 emmettsbrewingco.com/bigwheelrace K-Pop Afternoon for Grades 6-12 Are you a fan of BTS, NCT, Blackpink, or other K-pop groups? Come sing along to your favorite K-pop songs, practice your dance moves, or make buttons and other crafts.

2p-3.30p, GBPL Main Library Sally Lee Room A-B, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Watercolor Quotes See above.

2p-4p, GBPL Rakow Branch Corridor East, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Cafe de los Recuerdos ¬°Una oportunidad para compartir con los adultos mayores en familia y comunidad!Abierto a los adultos mayores y su familia y cuidadores. Informes Nohora Chacon 847-608-4673 An opportunity to share with seniors in family and community! Open to seniors and their families or caregivers.

For more information contact Nohora Chacon at 847-608-4673. 4p-5.30p, GBPL Main Library Meadows Community Rooms AB, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Board Game Night Join us for Game Night at The BBC as the Elgin Area Tabletop Group will meet for games on Saturday nights!!! Bring a group or join a game!!! Games will be provided but feel free to bring one of your own!!! As always, The BBC will have great food and amazing coffee drinks for sale. Hosted by Sam Branscum and the Elgin Area Tabletop Group 6p, Blue Box Cafe, 176 E. Chicago Street 847.697.2583 theblueboxcafe. com. Free The Government Inspector See 3/6. 7.30p, Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division Street 847.697.7374 independentplayers.org. $15-20 Michael Charles at Danny’s The concert by Michael Charles and His

Watercolor Quotes Learn how to give a canvas a light and colorful watercolor wash, and then stencil an inspirational quote on top of your painted canvas. Your own inspirational masterpiece! Pre-selected quotes will be provided for the class, along with all other class materials. Registration required. 11a-1p, GBPL Rakow Branch Corridor East, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Curso Nivel Intermedio: Microsoft Excel See 3/7. 1p-3p, GBPL Main Library Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Emmett’s Big Wheel Race 2020

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Read to Rover See 3/8. 1.30p-1.45p, GBPL South Elgin Branch, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Read to Rover See 3/8. 1.45p-2p, GBPL South Elgin Branch, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Read to Rover See 3/8. 2p-2.15p, GBPL South Elgin Branch, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Band will take you on a guitar driven journey through thirty seven ears and thirty seven releases of original music. The precision and level of energy is just spectacular and will leave you astounded by the driving force, the contemporary blues, and the soulful ballads of Michael Charles. 8p, Danny’s on Douglas, 231 Douglas Avenue 847.742.5400 dannyspizzaelgin.com.

No Cover Physical Graffiti Come on out for a great night of Led Zeppelin music!

We will be playing all their well known songs, plus some deep cuts you may not have heard before. Hope to see you there! 9.30p, D Hangout Bar & Grill, 550 S. McLean Boulevard 847.717.0511 d-hangout.com. No Cover There Goes the Neighborhood There Goes The Neighborhood brings the skate park to the bar performing your favorite hits, jams, and sing-a-longs from BLINK-182, GREEN DAY, FALL OUT BOY, SUM 41, SIMPLE PLAN, WEEZER & more, with a blistering stage performance that would make those artists proud. However, a TGTN show is more than a show: it’s a party. Whether they’re getting the crowd to clap, cheers, dance, sing, or otherwise, they make sure everyone leaves with a smile on their face and some songs stuck in their heads. So grab a slice of pizza, hop on your skateboard, and get ready for a fun filled night of singing songs with your friends! 10p, Gifford’s Kitchen, 2300 Bushwood Drive 847.649.3900 giffordskitchen.com

Sun.Mar.15 Pop-Up Adult Fiction Book Sale See 3/12. 12p-5p, GBPL Main Library Lobby - Clerestory, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Block Blowout ! See 3/6. 1p-3p, GBPL Rakow Branch, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Read to Rover See 3/8. 1p-1.15p, GBPL South Elgin Branch, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Read to Rover See 3/8. 1.15p-1.30p, GBPL South Elgin Branch, 127 S.

Read to Rover See 3/8. 2.15p-2.30p, GBPL South Elgin Branch, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Seraphim Trio Marie Bennett, Flute; Dorothy Deen, Cello; Jim Mendralla, Harp. Part of the Spring Celebration of Music. 3p, First Congregational Church, 256 E. Chicago Street 847.741.4045 fcc-elgin.org. Donation Sunday Afternoon Concert: Magical Strings of Youth Featuring violinists from the Betty Haag Academy of music , ages four thru high school performing classical music of Bach, Mozart, Vivaldi, and others. 3p-4p, GBPL Main Library Meadows Community Rooms ABC, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Mon.Mar.16 Stress Busters See 3/2. 10.30a-12p, GBPL South Elgin Branch, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Spanish Cafe / Cafe en Espanol See 3/2. 12p-1p, GBPL Main Library Conference Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Homework Heroes See 3/2.

3.30p-5.30p, GBPL South Elgin Branch, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden.info STEAM for Grades K-2 Put on your stethoscope and come learn all about hearts and what makes them tick.

Create a heart model of your very own. 4p-4.45p, GBPL Main Library Sally Lee Room A-B, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info STEAM for Grades 3-5 Put on your stethoscope and come learn all about hearts and what makes them tick.

Create a heart model of your very own. 5p-6p, GBPL Main Library Sally Lee Room A-B, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Meditation See 3/2. 6p-6.30p, First Congregational Church, 256 E. Chicago Street 630.886.8823 fcc-elgin. org. Free Preschoolers Explore Calling all preschoolers! This drop-in storytime combines stories and songs with hands-on exploratory learning. Caregivers are welcome, but not required.

Best for ages 3-6. No registration.

Discover and create while building language and literacy skills. Everyone will read, sing, write, talk and play at this energetic program. 6p-6.30p, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Wonderful Ones 15 minutes of short stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and a music movement activity with a parent or caregiver followed by a 15-minute play period. Please register.

For children ages 12-23 months with caregiver. 6.15p-6.45p, GBPL Main Library Sally Lee Room A-B, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Cuentos para la familia ¬°30 minutos de cuentos, m√∫sica, rimas, manualidades y mucho mas para el disfrute de toda la familia! No necesita registrarse. 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. 6.30p-7p, GBPL Main Library Story Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info French Conversation Group Join our monthly French conversation group!

Relaxed & friendly atmosphere with fellow francophones of all ability levels, you will enjoy presentations, songs, videos and conversation en français. 6.30p-8.30p, GBPL Main Library Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Immunization Panel Discussion Discuss your concerns with a panel of immunization experts. Attend this panel discussion hosted by Building Community Immunity Together. Free and everyone is welcome to attend!

Interested in learning more about childhood immunizations? Come and join an open discussion, ask questions and discuss your concerns with a panel of immunization experts.

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by Building Community Immunity Together. The event is free and everyone is welcome to attend! http:// kanehealth.com/ 6.30p-8.30p, GBPL Main Library Elgin Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info 3D Design Series See 3/9. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Main Library 2nd Floor - Behind Elevators, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Tue.Mar.17 2020 General Primary Polls open 6:00 am to 7:00 pm for select Kane County precincts only. 6a-7p, GBPL Main Library Meadows Community Rooms ABC, 270 N. Grove Avenue

6.2 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Wonderful Ones See 3/16.

9.15a-9.45a, GBPL Main Library Story Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Panera Milk & Cookies See 3/3.

9.30a-10.30a, Panera Bread, 369 Randall Road, South Elgin 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Library Entertainment Apps Learn how to download free eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines, movies, and music with GBPL’s entertainment apps. Bring your device & library card. Note: This class is not part of series - please register for all events separately. 10a-11.30a, GBPL Main Library 2nd Floor - Behind Elevators, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Preschoolers Explore See 3/16.

10a-10.30a, GBPL Main Library Sally Lee Room A-B, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Wonderful Ones See 3/16.

10a-10.30a, GBPL Main Library Story Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info 1, 2, 3, Go! See 2/27. 10.15a-10.45a, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Job Search and Resume Help See 3/3. 1p-4p, GBPL Main Library Computer Training Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Piano Performance: Denise Williams See 2/27. 1p-2p, GBPL Main Library Lobby, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Creativity Corner: St. Patrick’s Day For ages 6-12, this interactive program explores creativity with a new theme every week! Join us for St. Patrick’s Day themed activities. 4p-5p, GBPL Rakow Branch Corridor West, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info South Elgin Sentinels Chess Club See 3/3. 4.30p-5.30p, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Studio 270 Volunteer Squad See

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Terrific Twos 20 minutes of stories, interactive fingerplays and large-muscle activities followed by 10 minutes of open play. Please register. For children 2 years old and a caregiver. 6.15p-6.45p, GBPL Main Library Story Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Terrific Twos See 3/17. 9.15a-9.45a, GBPL Main Library Story Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Crochet Club Get hooked on crocheting! Bring a project to work on. All skill levels welcome. 6.30p8p, GBPL Rakow Branch, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info

Preschoolers Explore See 3/16. 10.30a-11a, GBPL Rakow Branch Children’s Area, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info

Grupo de Conversacion en Ingles See 3/3.

Terrific Twos See 3/17. 10a-10.30a, GBPL Main Library Story Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

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Elgin Hispanic Network A meeting of Elgin Hispanic Leaders to support the U.S. Census 11.30a-1p, GBPL Main Library Meadows Community Rooms ABC, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden. info Homework Heroes See 3/2. 3.30p-5.30p, GBPL South Elgin Branch, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden.info STEAM See 3/11. 4.30p-5.30p, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Grupo de Futuros Bilingues/ Go Bilingual See 3/4.

6p-7p, GBPL Main Library Elgin Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Wednesday Volunteens See 3/4. 6p-7p, GBPL Main Library Youth Center - North, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Family Lego Night Work together as a family to build an awesome Lego creation! 6.30p-7.30p, GBPL Main Library Sally Lee Room A-B, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Laughter Yoga Len Lempa, Certified Laughter Yoga Leader, will teach and demonstrate Laughter Yoga for health and well-being. Film screening followed by a laughter activity. 6.30p-8.30p, GBPL Main Library Meadows Community Rooms ABC, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

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Preschoolers Explore See 3/16. 6.30p-7p, GBPL Main Library Story Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Contemporary Book Group The Contemporary Book Group discusses current literary selections once a month. March discussion: Becoming Dr. Seuss by Brian Jay Jones. For more information, contact Andrea Houston at ahouston@gailborden.info or 847-289-5844. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Main Library Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info *NEW* QuickBooks Online Series See 3/4.

7p-8.30p, GBPL Main Library Conference Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Walking Book Club See 3/4. 7p-8.30p, Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way 847.742.2411 gailborden. info

Thu.Mar.19 Device Advice See 2/27. 9.30a-11.30a, GBPL Rakow Branch Computer Cafe, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info 1, 2, 3, Go! See 2/27. 10a-10.30a, GBPL Main Library Meadows Community Rooms ABC, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Preschoolers Explore See 3/16. 10.30a-11a, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Preschoolers Explore See 3/16. 10.45a-11.15a, GBPL Main Library Sally Lee Room A-B, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Piano Performance: Steve Yoder See 2/27. 11a-12p, GBPL Main Library Lobby, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Brown Bag Lunch: Death of a Colporteur On September 18, 1885, the body of seventeen-year old Frank Charles Thiel, a Bible salesman who hailed from Elgin, was found in a hastily dug grave beneath a culvert on a country road south of Dixon, Illinois, brutally murdered. The riveting account of

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informative yet informal discussion on various topics such as personal & home safety, crime prevention, and mental health. 6.30p-8p, GBPL Main Library Elgin Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Grupo de Conversacion para la Ciudadania See 3/5. 6.30p-7.30p, GBPL Main Library Conference Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

the murder, Death of a Colporteur: The Story of the Murder at Bloody Gulch Road, was written by his great nephew, John C. Thiel. Copies of the book are available in the museum store. Free for members. 12p, Elgin History Museum, 360 Park Street 847.742.4248 elginhistory.org. $3 Homeschool Kids Explore Lets get together and explore alternative types of energy harnessing the strong Spring winds and our sunny Spring days to create wind power and solar power. 2p-3p, GBPL Main Library Sally Lee Room A-B, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Piano Performance: Stacey Weidner See 2/27. 2p-3p, GBPL Main Library Lobby, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Creativity Corner Learn about planting with this fun activity involving paints and seeds! For ages 6-11 4p-5p, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Studio 270 Volunteer Corps See 2/27. 4p-5p, GBPL Main Library Studio 270, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Children’s Sign Language Club Join Mrs. Potts as we learn American Sign Language and increase our awareness, knowledge and respect of deaf culture. Registration required.

4.30p-5.30p, GBPL Rakow Branch Living Room, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Piano Performance: Shirley Remes See 2/27. 4.30p-5.30p, GBPL Main Library Lobby, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Kids Explore Lets get together and explore alternative types of energy harnessing the strong Spring winds and our sunny Spring days to create wind power and solar power. 5p6p, GBPL Main Library Sally Lee Room A-B, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Baby Rhyme Time See 2/27. 6.30p7p, GBPL Main Library Story Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Elgin K.N.O.W.S. Join the EPD in an

Computer Maintenance Basics Learn tips and tricks for improving your computer’s performance, stability and speed through common maintenance tasks. Note: This class is not part of series - please register for all events separately. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Main Library Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Elgin Genealogical Society Monthly meeting of the Elgin Genealogical Society with a presentation on Prussian, Polish, and Pomeranian genealogy.

Jason Kruski is the featured speaker. Jason Kruski will be speaking on “Researching Prussian and Pomeranian Genealogy in Poland.” He will talk about the diversity of the Pomeranian people, from ethnic Polish, Germans and Swedish. Learn what records are available in both Eastern and Western Prussia and Pomerania that can be found in Poland. Jason Kruski specializes in Polish American genealogical research at all levels and has delivered numerous presentations on Polish-related topics in genealogy.

7p-8.30p, GBPL Main Library Meadows Community Rooms AB, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Piano Performance: John LaBorn See 2/27. 7p-8p, GBPL Main Library Lobby, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Fri.Mar.20 Baby Rhyme Time See 2/27.

9.15a-9.45a, GBPL Main Library, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Sensory Fun for Every Little One See 2/28. 10a-10.45a, GBPL Main Library Story Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Wonderful Ones See 3/16.

10a-10.30a, GBPL Main Library, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info No Shushing Movie Fridays See 3/13. 10.30a-12.30p, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden. info Google Docs Learn how to create, edit, and share word processing documents using Google Docs. Note: This class is not part of series please register for all events separately. 1p-2.30p, GBPL Main Library

Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Welcome Baby! Welcome Baby! Bring baby to this mini session designed especially for babies up to one year old and their caregivers. Learn about programs and resources to support your baby’s early literacy development and receive a special gift! Registration preferred, or drop in anytime between 1 - 3 pm. For an appointment on another day, time, or in Spanish, please contact Ana Morales (847289-5811). Bienvenido Bebe! Llevan a su beb y bebs nueva tarjeta de la biblioteca a esta clase es disenado especialmente para bebs primer titular de la tarjeta de la biblioteca. Aprenda acerca de los programas y recursos para apoyar el desarrollo de alfabetismo temprano de su beb y recibir un regalo especial! Para los bebes sies meses y abrriba con sus padres. Se prefiere registracin, o pasar de 1 a 3 de la tarde. Si prefiere una cita para otro da, hora o en espaol por favor contactar a Ana Morales (847-2895811). 1p-3p, GBPL Main Library Story Room - South, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info The Government Inspector See 3/6. 7.30p, Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division Street 847.697.7374 independentplayers.org. $15-20 The Moods You love them! 8p, Danny’s on Douglas, 231 Douglas Avenue 847.742.5400 dannyspizzaelgin.com

Sat.Mar.21 38th Anniversary Celebration Refreshments and Door Prizes and more. Live music by the Johnnie Matt Duo from 12-3p. 10a-5p, State Street Market Shops, 701 N. State Street 847.695.3066 statestreetmarketshopselgin.com Downtown Elgin Winter Market Join us inside Dream Hall at 51, located at 51 S. Grove Ave to shop from a variety of local vendors, offering specialty goods like honey, soaps, handmade arts, baked goods, and more. Vendors will vary by date. 10a-2p, Dream Hall at 51, 51 S. Grove Ave. 847.488.1456 downtownelgin.com

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ANY PERSON OF ANY AGE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND NOT JUST TEENS. PLEASE CHECK BACK FREQUENTLY TO SEE THE FUTURE DATES/TIMES FOR THESE CLASSES. Wicked Wrench Co. welcomes Girl Scouts & Boy Scout troops to earn their car care badges.

IMPORTANT- Sign up on our website, max class size is 30. Sign up will close once we reach capacity. 11a, Wicked Wrench Co, 340 Production Drive, South Elgin 331.901.9700 wickedwrenchco.com Saturday Volunteens See 2/29.

11a-12p, GBPL Main Library Youth Center - North, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Women Police Officers in Law Enforcement Are you a woman interested in becoming an Elgin Police Officer? Come meet with us on Saturday, March 21 from 12-2 p.m. and hear from other female officers in our department. The following topics will be covered: Women in policing; Schedules; Job duties; Career ladder; Police academy; Paramilitary organizations; Working in a male-dominated field; Application process; Hiring process; Physical condition; Coffee and light refreshments will be served.

Please register for this free event.

12p, Elgin Police Department, 151 Douglas Avenue 311 cityofelgin.org Curso Nivel Intermedio: Microsoft Power Point See 3/7. 1p-3p, GBPL Main Library Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Visit from the Tooth Fairy Learn about dental health with your little ones with a story and craft. 1p-2p, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden.info #HealthyMe Annual Interactive Family Festival Interactive games, dance, crafts, healthy snacks, mindfulness, health & financial tips for

WordPress Series See 3/14.

10a-11.30a, GBPL Main Library Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Free Automotive Basics Class WICKED WRENCH CO. is offering FREE AUTOMOTIVE “BASICS” CLASSES to the community. This will be around A 90 minute class teaching anyone who wants to learn about basics of their vehicle. (The time will depend on how many people are attending the class and addressing questions) Our instructor, Jaime Hjelm, is one of the owners of Wicked Wrench Co. and also a mechanic.

Teen drivers would benefit from this class by learning how to properly

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Comedy Scene Radio Show starts at 8:30pm in the upstairs venue. Call for reservations. 8p-11p, Gifford’s Kitchen, 2300 Bushwood Drive 847.649.3900 giffordskitchen.com. $5 Rebel Souls Customer appreciation night. 8p-11p, TJ’s Bar and Grill, 3145 US Highway 20 224.535.8533 tjsbarandgrill.com. No Cover

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families. The Hoffman Estates (IL) Chapter of The Links,Inc. Hamilton Wings and Gail Borden Public Library Activate Elgin March Into Health Program: Interactive dance, crafts, healthy snacks, mindfulness, and health and financial tips for the whole family. Join us for a wellness celebration. Sponsors: The Hoffman Estates (IL) Chapter of The Links,Inc. Hamilton Wings Gail Borden Public Library 2p-4p, GBPL Main Library Meadows Community Rooms ABC, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Kickin’ Asthma CRF will teach you about the causes of youth asthma, its symptoms and triggers, proper use of medications, and asthma support for proper management. Refreshments, prizes and giveaways. Asthma is the most common chronic disorderin childhood. This session will teach you aboutthe causes of youth asthma, its symptomsand triggers, proper use of medications, andasthma support for proper management.Refreshments, prizes and giveaways.Hosted by: The Christopher D. Redding YouthAsthma Foundation. Sponsored by: The HoffmanEstates Chapter of The Links, Incorporated. 2p-4p, GBPL Main Library Elgin Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Manga and Anime Club for Grades 6-12 Calling all fans of Attack on Titan, My Hero Academia, Sailor Moon, and more! Watch anime, share fan art, and enjoy Japanese snacks. Students in grades 6-12 are welcome. Feel free to invite a friend! 2p-3.30p, GBPL Main Library Sally Lee Room A-B, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Rustic Soul We’re back! Rustic Soul comes home to Danny’s...and it’s going to be a PARTY!! We’ve added a new batch of songs since we played here last time. Great tunes.... good friends... amazing pizza...and cold brew! 7.30p, Danny’s on Douglas, 231 Douglas Avenue 847.742.5400 dannyspizzaelgin.com The Government Inspector See 3/6. 7.30p, Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division Street 847.697.7374 independentplayers.org. $15-20 Comedy Night with Chicago’s

38th Anniversary Celebration Refreshments and Door Prizes and more. 11a-5p, State Street Market Shops, 701 N. State Street 847.695.3066 statestreetmarketshopselgin.com Seed Starting Farmer Pam will show families where food comes from, and learn how to grow it yourself with easy-to-follow demonstration of how to plant various seeds. Kids will get to keep their seed pots. 1p-2p, GBPL South Elgin Branch, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden. info Bike Elgin Ride Join us for a slow roll as we explore Elgin by bike. We’ll ride low stress routes for 3-5 miles. Get to know your city and your neighbors! We will try to plan these to to be friendly for ages 8-80. We will be using a mix of off-street and on-street routes. Each rider will be responsible for their own behavior as a street user. We will try to provide helpful guidance and leadership as we roll.

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For grades 1-5. 11a-12p, GBPL Rakow Branch Corridor East, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Kidzmagic All ages magic show with a bunny meet and greet! 1p-2p, GBPL Main Library Meadows Community Rooms ABC, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Rakow Readers Join the Rakow Readers one Monday of each month for a lively book discussion. This month: The Library Book by Susan Orlean 1.30p-2.30p, GBPL Rakow Branch Living Room, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Intro to 3D Design Grades 3-8.

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Learn about plants that improve your health indoors and out. Explore the health benefits of gardening and correct posture. Celebrate the link between healthy plants and healthy people. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Main Library Elgin Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Writers on the Fox This writer’s peer group will inspire and motivate you using prompts and exercises for creative writing. Writers of all genres are welcome to participate. No registration.

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Alternative Library Accused of “Soft Banning” A Kane County Judge sided with Elgin City Library in its refusal to comply with a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, on grounds that the library is a private company and not subject to public scrutiny of its internal records.

The suit was brought by James Kuderer of Elgin, who accused the library of suppressing selected titles from LibSearch, the library’s catalog lookup software, in a practice known as “soft banning.”

“A library is supposed to be a defender of free speech and the free press,” Kuderer told Faque News. “I can’t believe they would trample all over the freedom of information. They exist for the purpose of free information.”

In his affidavit filed in connection with the lawsuit, Kuderer documented several examples in which he entered book titles and subjects into LibSearch and was not shown any results he considered relevant. His strongest argument involved a famous novel

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The Elgin City Library, founded in 1968 as an alternative library funded primarily by private donations, has an extensive collection of books, vinyl record albums, movies on VHS tape and even framed art that can be borrowed for up three weeks. Their innovative Books

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“It’s pretty likely that some of our materials aren’t cataloged into LibSearch,” said Delgado.

“But we’re not really a research library anyway — people mostly like to browse books and drink coffee here.”

After the library refused, Kuderer filed suit in Circuit Court in January.

“He continued to visit the library and use LibSearch to learn how to sue us,” said Delgado.

“We have great resources for legal self-help, and he had no trouble finding those.”

Staff told Faque News that a traditional card catalog had been in use for almost thirty years at Elgin City Library. LibSearch, its first computerized catalog, was “We don’t like to developed by a speak ill of our pagroup of students trons,” said Library in 1995, and data Manager Martin entry tasks are Delgado, “but Mr. handled whenever Kuderer is deluJames Kuderer. Photo courte- volunteers have sional.” sy Elgin City Library. time available.

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Testifying in court, Kuderer claimed he searched the phrase “climate change skepticism” and was shown incomplete results.

“All it found was environmentalist propaganda, and couple of books on philosophy,” he told the court.

Despite the judge’s ruling, Kuderer continues to visit the library almost every day. He admits he no longer accepts help from the staff to locate materials, choosing instead to keep a log of what he considers to be an inherent bias in the LibSearch algorithms.

“That system is more than happy to show you books on tattoos, polyamory, atheism, cannabis, hallucinogens, sadomasochism, you name it,” he said. “But ask it for a book on bad tax policy, you get zilch.”

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Participants learn information & tools of self- management to improve their quality of life. This program is a group participatory, health educational program that meets weekly for 6 sessions. It is intended for those who are managing a chronic health condition.

Caregivers and family members may also attend. Participants learn information and tools of self-management to improve their quality of life. This is an evidence-based program originally developed by Stanford University and is facilitated by certified trainers.

Some of the topics covered include: Healthy eating, Creating an exercise program that works for you Effective communication with your health team, family and friends Developing action plans to manage and problem-solve pain, fatigue, and emotions.

Sponsored by: Amita Health For more information please call 847-695-3200 ext.5244 9.30a-12p, GBPL Main Library Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Sesame Street Party Sesame Street celebrated its 50th anniversary! Let’s celebrate all things Sesame Street during this spring break no-school day event! Bring the whole family!

10.30a-12p, GBPL Main Library Meadows Community Rooms ABC, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

South Elgin Sentinels Chess Club See 3/3. 4.30p-5.30p, GBPL South Elgin Branch, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Tuesday Volunteens See 3/3. 5p6p, GBPL Main Library Youth Center - North, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Open Mic Night Share your talent at Studio 270s Open Mic Night. We are looking for musicians, poets, comedians, story tellers and more to perform. For teens in grades 9-12.

6p-8p, GBPL Main Library Studio 270 Stage & Screen, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Reel Women for Real Women A film and discussion focused on women’s issues. Co-sponsored by the AAUW Elgin Area Branch. Thirty years after starring in The Wizard of Oz 6p-8.30p, GBPL Main Library Meadows Community Rooms ABC, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 beloved actress and singer Judy Garland arrives in London to perform soldout shows at the Talk of the Town nightclub. While there, she reminisces with friends and fans and begins a whirlwind romance with musician Mickey Deans, her soon-to-be fifth husband. If the library closes due to weather/other reasons, the film will be shown at the next Reel Women date not already scheduled.

Grupo de Conversacion en Ingles See 3/3. 6.30p-7.30p, GBPL Main Library Conference Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Wed.Mar.25

Job Search and Resume Help See 3/3. 1p-4p, GBPL Main Library Computer Training Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Job Training Information Session See 3/11. 9.30a-11a, GBPL Main Library Conference Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Piano Performance: Denise Williams See 2/27. 1p-2p, GBPL Main Library Lobby, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Pop-Up Makerspace See 3/23.

10a-11a, GBPL Main Library Sally Lee Room A-B, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Intermediate 3D Design Grades 4-8.

Have you taken Intro to 3D Design and now want more? Come to the next class in this series to learn additional design techniques and take on a new and tougher 3D challenge.

Registrants must have taken Intro to 3D Design. Please bring an active email address to the program or set

Kipley Magic & Puppets This interactive and magical puppet show teaches children about the magical changes that occur in nature during spring!

All ages 1p-2p, GBPL Main Library Meadows Community Rooms ABC, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Advanced 3D Design Grades 3-8.

Now that you have completed our Intro and Intermediate 3D design classes, take your skills to the next level by completing our advanced challenges! Registrants must have taken Intro to 3D and Intermediate 3D Design. Please bring an active email address to the program or set up a Tinkercad.com account before the program. This series is sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials to help bridge the digital divide and foster digital literacy skills. For more info on Internet Essentials, visit www.

InternetEssentials.com. 2p-3.30p, GBPL Main Library Computer Training Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Spring Camp Coders! Inspiring kids to create with technology. We will be learning how to program ozobots! For grades: K-2 2p-3p, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden. info Afternoon Flick Watch the Marvel blockbuster in the Studio 270 Teen Center. 3p-6p, GBPL Main Library Studio 270 Stage & Screen, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Homework Heroes See 3/2.

3.30p-5.30p, GBPL South Elgin Branch, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Kipley Magic & Puppets See above.

5p-6p, GBPL Main Library Meadows Community Rooms ABC, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Grupo de Futuros Bilingues/ Go Bilingual See 3/4. 6p-7p, GBPL Main Library Elgin Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Wednesday Volunteens See 3/4.

6p-7p, GBPL Main Library Youth Center - North, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info DIY Porch Sign Class See 3/9.

6.30p-8.30p, Rosie O’Hare’s Public House, 702 Water Street, East Dundee 847.426.1116 creativeexpressionsgalena.com. $55 German Conversation Group Herzlich willkommen! Practice or improve your conversation skills with other German speakers. Barbara Laane will be facilitating the conversation with different relevant themes. Presentation of a variety of materials from short texts to videos that you can learn from and have a discussion about. No Registration Required. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Main Library Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

39 Device Advice See 2/27. 10a-12p, GBPL South Elgin Branch, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden.info Piano Performance: Steve Yoder See 2/27. 11a-12p, GBPL Main Library Lobby, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Spring Break Drop-in: Games Drop in for creative fun! For grades 1-5.

Stop by and play some fun games!

11a-12p, GBPL Rakow Branch Corridor East, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Freestyle 3D Design Grades 4-8.

It’s your turn! Now that you have completed the Intro, Intermediate, and Advanced 3D challenges, you can create your own design or tackle one of our real-world applications. *You must have completed Intro, Intermediate and Advanced 3D Design before registering. Please have your login for Tinkercad.com ready before this class begins. This series is sponsored

by Comcast Internet Essentials to help bridge the digital divide and foster digital literacy skills. For more info on Internet Essentials, visit www.

InternetEssentials.com. 2p-3.30p, GBPL Main Library Computer Training Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Polymer Clay Charms Create your own charms using Polymer Clay. 2p4p, GBPL Main Library Studio 270, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Spring Camp Coders! Simple animation and a game of Kahoot.

Suitable for grades: K-5 . Registration Required. 2p-3p, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090 gailborden. info Studio 270 Volunteer Squad See 3/3. 4p-6p, GBPL Main Library Studio 270*, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Interactive Movie: Toy Story 4 We’re bringing to life this fun road trip adventure with Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the rest of the gang!

Prop bags provided. Costumes encouraged. 4.30p-6.30p, GBPL

Walking Book Club See 3/4.

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The Inner Craft

Part Two in a Series on “Arting” Elgin Art Showcase

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The Artist’s Toolbox

by Michael J. Murschel, SD Every artist, regardless of discipline, should have a tool box of sorts, filled with resources, always available to get you through any situation in the creation of any piece of art.

For any artistic discipline, be it visual, oral, writing, performance, multi-disipline, here are some of those essentials.

Think of camera systems. Acquiring the ideal camera body is the first thing. It should fit into your hand perfectly. It should accommodate: • Lenses for every setting; regular, close-up, telephoto, macro, special efffect.

• Tripods, full-size, tabletop, flexible, monopod.

• Integrate with camera-mounted flash, tent lighting, hand-held ighting for light painting.

• Digital and film.

It must be impervious to weather, and come up clicking after being dropped off a cliff into the rocks and undersbrush below.

And that is only the beginning.

We actually cracked the lid on this tool box last month when we looked at Inspiration and how it functions for you, the artist, and informs your mission.

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You have a mission, whether you know it or not. If you’ve ever seen the 1991 movie, “City Slickers, you probably recall that conversation between the cowboy, Curly, played by Jack Palance, and city dweller, Mitch Robbins, played by Billy Crystal.

Curly asks Mitch if he knows the meaning of life? No? Curly: One thing. Just one thing. …

Mitch: But, what is the “one thing?”

Curly: [smiles] That’s what you have to find out.

True. So very true. Without that, your art is like a ship without a rudder. You will never get on course and find the port towards which your entire life is set, unless you have that rudder.

That one thing. Get that right, and the rest is … let’s say, less challenging.

You have been put here in this place at this time with these resources and your vision to do one certain thing.

Vision You should have some idea, notion, or inkling of where your art is taking you and your audience. What do you want as the final outcome for all concerned?

Art of any sort should change everyone involved. Having a vision for this not only provides you with a reason to keep on doing what you are doing, but it also provides you with focus.

“Here am I, Lord. Send me.”

Because, if you are willing to go certain places with your art, in the faith which undergirds it for you, there are at the very least, trade-offs. Time. Resources. Public opinion. Selling out or staying the course.

Skill Of all of the accessories in your tool box, this is probably the only one which truly can be learned.

How you hold the brush. Where you place your feet. How you project your voice. Which form of thesaurus to use. How to place your lights. What stone to use.

Which chords are most evocative.

Next Time We will look at ways to add each of these tools into your artist’s tool box. Till then, keep on creating. And enjoy!

Please ...

I’d love to hear how what you have in your artist’s tool box.

Contact me at: michael@michaeljmurschel.com

Focus This is that honing in on what you want to achieve through your art. Do you have a theme for what you do? Do you need one?

Are you concentrating on, to wax a little Marshall McLuhanesque, the medium, or the message?

Does your art have a social agenda? A religious or spiritual foundation? And to which market are you playing? And … and, is making money at your art a key piece of what you do?

Dedication How willing are you to sacrifice? Do you say of your art, in a religious or spiritual moment,

Michael J Murschel, SD, MA, works on deep levels with artists and creatives through Michael J Murschel Spiritual Direction, his downtown Elgin-based private practice, providing methods and mentoring for those who want to nurture their artist attitude, or who are experiencing creative and spiritual crisis. He is a commissioned spiritual director, guided meditation specialist, and theologian, and offers individual and group sessions, workshops, retreats, and programs.

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to your legal issues. Your meeting with the lawyer will last approximately 15 minutes. A Law Librarian and an Illinois JusticeCorps Fellow will be available to guide you through resources and assist you with e-filing your court documents. No registration. 6p-7.30p, GBPL Main Library Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Main Library Meadows Community Rooms ABC, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Jack Wilson International Fingerstyle Guitar champion Jack Wilson will take you on an expedition of acoustic and electric guitar music. Rock, R&B, Blues and more. 6p, Gifford’s Kitchen, 2300 Bushwood Drive 847.649.3900 giffordskitchen.com Lawyer in the Library Are you trying to muddle through the legal maze yourself? Visit this walk-in service to assist you with your legal questions.

In partnership with the Kane County Law Library & Self Help Legal Center.

Volunteer attorneys will provide legal coaching, document review, and referrals to other community services. Bring paperwork that relates

Cybersecurity Basics Learn about common viruses, email and internet safety, firewalls, and other security topics. Note: This class is not part of series - please register for all events separately. 7p-8.30p, GBPL Main Library Elgin Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Piano Performance: John LaBorn See 2/27. 7p-8p, GBPL Main Library Lobby, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Fri.Mar.27 Little Creators Drop in to this openended exploratory art program for you and your little one. Dress for mess. 10a-11a, GBPL Main Library Sally Lee Room A-B, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info No Shushing Movie Fridays See 3/13. 10.30a-12.30p, GBPL South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room, 127 S. McLean Boulevard 847.931.2090

gailborden.info Spring Break Drop-in: Arts & Crafts Drop in for creative fun! For grades 1-5. Use our supplies to create your own special work of art. 11a-12p, GBPL Rakow Branch Corridor East, 2751 W. Bowes Road 847.531.7271 gailborden.info Get Excited about Science Bring the whole family to watch live demonstrations of chemical reactions! 1p-2p, GBPL Main Library Meadows Community Rooms ABC, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Google Sheets Learn how to create and manage spreadsheet data using Google Sheets. Note: This class is not part of series - please register for all events separately. 1p-2.30p, GBPL Main Library Grove Room, 270 N. Grove Avenue 847.742.2411 gailborden.info ELGbtq+ Rainbow Bowling Everyone is welcome to join us for a bowling party at Elgin Bowlway Lanes! include pizza, soda, and shoe rental, as well as a coupon for a free game for future use! All ages/skill levels welcome! Visit our website or Facebook event page for more info. 7p-9p, Bowlway Lanes, 810 Villa Street 847.741.0155 elginpride.com. $13 Smiley Tilmon The Smiley Tillmon Band was formed in 2007 when Smiley Tillmon and Tom Rezetko began

41 playing blues together at local open jam nites throughout the Chicagoland area. After a few weeks, the jams got funkier and the crowds got bigger, which led Smiley and Tom to seek out a band. Smiley likes to mix up the group to achieve a modern and unique style of blues, funk, soul and jazz. 8p, Danny’s on Douglas, 231 Douglas Avenue 847.742.5400 dannyspizzaelgin.com. No Cover Covington Groove Live An ever growing collective of professional musicians whose purpose is to spread the joy and energy of good music.

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BRAVO Serial Fiction: “The Good Catch”

Part Six:

The Rebel

by Jeffrey R. Pierce There was a boy outside Jo’s bedroom window, with his face pressed against the screen.

“Jo, is that Lesley?”

She was watching closely and nodded without breaking her gaze. The rest of us looked at each other knowingly, and continued down the sidewalk. When he heard us coming, the boy crouched behind some dogwood bushes, trying to hide.

“Hello, Lesley, we see you,” I said. He walked over to us, head down. “Are you looking for Jo?” “Yes, ma’am.”

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“She was visiting her neighbors this evening. Where’s your bike?”

“I don’t have a bike, ma’am.”

“Well, where’s your house?”

“Fourth street.”

“Son, if you want to see Jo sometime, knock on her front door like a gentleman,” Evelyn said. “But only when the sun is shining.”

After that, we saw very little of Lesley. Between school, the short Fall and Winter days and his Saturday chores, the only time he could call was Sunday afternoon, and not every Sunday was sunny.

For all she knew about nets and fishing, Jo had never set foot on a boat. Birgit hadn’t fished since her brother returned from the War, and I was on Lake Michigan only one time: attending a Milwaukee Knights of Columbus function with my father on a small steamer.

Early November 1948 was unusually warm, and since most of the skippers gave their war

veterans time off with pay on Armistice Day, Birgit arranged for us to crew her father’s boat that day.

She outfitted us with overalls, boots and oilskin slickers, which we put on over our clothes at the docks early that morning.

We headed out into Green Bay and cruised along the west side of the Door peninsula until we spotted a row of floats striped asymmetrically with red, white and navy blue like the Norwegian flag. We were brought there because that particular gillnet was one Jo had extensively repaired. The captain slowed the diesel engine to an idle.

“Should we haul in your net, Jo?” he asked. “See if it works?”

Birgit leaned over the transom and hooked the float line with a long pole, then helped her father attach it to a winch.

“Here we go!” he yelled as he started cranking. “You wanna help me?” he asked Jo. She had sat still for the journey, but did not hesitate to get up and grasp the handle of the winch. After a couple of turns, the captain let go while Jo leaned hard into the work.

“She’s strong!” he smiled, “She can work on my crew anytime.”

As the net came up out of the water, the broad silver sides of whitefish started to appear beneath the surface. One or two at a time were dragged up by the net, caught behind the gills, wriggling their tails.

“It’s a good catch, Jo!” Birgit exclaimed as Jo heaved on the winch handle.

“Mighty good catch!” her father added. He and Birgit

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removed each fish and tossed it into a large square tub.

Jo paused, breathing heavily, and stared at a netted fish, its mouth gaping and closing.

“It’s a good catch, Jo,” I encouraged, “you should be very proud.”

As the weather improved in the Spring of 1949, Evelyn resumed her Saturday evening visits at our apartment, though we didn’t always have ice cream, and we didn’t always have Jo. At age twelve, she liked her privacy and was allowed to stay home alone until Charles got home from work. It was a comfortable arrangement, and when the Summer days grew long, Evelyn lingered with us in the cool evenings, talking about politics, women’s rights, education and racial prejudice.

Lesley called for Jo on her days off from the net shop, and they were allowed to go by themselves as far as the park or the schoolyard, exchanging hand signals all along the way.

One Saturday in July, Charles came home sick and went straight to bed by six. Evelyn stayed late with us that night and had a story to tell come Monday.

“On my way home, I saw Jo’s window screen was off and she was gone,” she said. “I waited up reading ‘til about 10:30, and then I heard something outside.

So I went out, and the screen was back on. When I come back inside, Jo was in the bathroom.”

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in the Fall. Birgit and I created lessons on labor unions, the Conservation Corps, feminism and psychology. Evelyn was keen on geography, civil rights and points of Methodist doctrine.

Jo was bored, even depressed by her studies, but took renewed interest in her work, which grew to include fancy lettering painted on boats, and knitting exquisite cabled hats and sweaters for fishermen. Her talents were astonishing and commanded a good price.

The next morning, she said, she found Jo’s bra stuffed in the pocket of her shorts. In discussing the situation with Charles, she left out that detail.

The night before her 13th birthday in March 1950, Jo sneaked out of her room again.

She was gone for over two hours and climbed back in through her window with hickeys on her chest and muddy shoes.

For the rest of the Summer, Jo’s privileges were greatly curtailed: no alone time, and no more unchaperoned visits with Lesley.

Charles was furious. The next day he screwed her window sashes together and fastened the storm pane permanently from the outside.

Her work continued, and her home schooling began again

“Chief don’t like her rebel streak,” Evelyn moaned, the

following Saturday night at our place. “He won’t abide it.” She took another sip of aquavit. “She gotta stop seein’ that boy before she get pregnant.”

“How is Jo doing?” I asked.

“She cried. She cried the first time since she’s a baby.” Birgit refilled her glass.

“Maybe we need to speak with Lesley’s father,” I said, “to keep him away from Jo for a while.”

“He don’t have no father,” Evelyn interrupted. “He live with his ma ... and granny.”

“Poor boy,” I sighed. “He has no example. No wonder he lacks self-control.” I looked at Birgit.

“But Jo is special, she has such a bright future ahead,” I insisted.

“We mustn’t let her spoil it.”

Evelyn stayed until she began to sober up, then walked home around ten. Twenty minutes later the phone rang.

“Rita,” Evelyn sobbed, “Come over here right now.”

As Birgit and I put our clothes back on, we heard a siren and saw flashing lights in the direction of the Durant residence.

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Our Heritage is Our Heart words and pictures by Barbara Broeske Sometimes we just don’t see what’s beautifully supportive in our everyday lives. These vital elements can graciously recede from consciousness, but it doesn’t reduce their role.

Like, how your mom and dad were always there, invisibly keeping you afloat, so you

could grow to offer your best, instinctively. Family and Community are important in shaping a constructive identity.

This old Victorian city here on the Fox provides us that same supportive function, whether we know it or not. Our built environment adds sup-

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port and value to our identity, as individuals at every level of our community.

The city we live in contributes strongly but unconsciously to who we are now… and who we are becoming. We are nourished and enriched every day, when we honor our heritage. We grow confident and creative by recognizing and preserving our best efforts, brought forward, allowed to remain as very useful reminders of the unique gifts we offer to our community.

That’s what Elgin’s rich architectrural environment does for us everyday as we make our lives here, working, going to school, enjoying family activities and civic events. We benefit from living in such a rich context.

This old city offers a very distinct vintage look that bridges the centuries in this place that grew beside a river crossing that linked the settlement of Chicago to the lead mines in Galena.

Then a railroad created commercial opportunities here, always built upon vital spiritual and cultural underpinnings that stitched themselves together and made the rich quilt that Elgin exhibits today.

You can see what remains of this century-anda-half “great civic endeavor” all around you, if you look. If you discern the value of this rich catalog of architectural diamonds: industrial, commercial, residential. Its cumulative value is a spiritual one. Our heritage is our heart.

As we become sensitive to the treasure we still have, we become acutely aware of all

we’ve lost … through ignorance, simple short-sightedness, misunderstanding, greed, or just blind disrespect for what those before us so artfully planned, beautifully built, and certainly hoped would last.

But now we find already too many gorgeous one-of-a-kind structures, schools, churches, commercial and civic edifices that proudly represented our community values, are gone forever.

Our built environment is our common community identity, for better or worse. It reminds us of who we are now, and who our valued forebears were (and may still be). But it also shows us who we can become. What we allow to remain present in our lives inspires us, our children, our neighbors. This context matters. It’s the matrix that forms us, mostly unconsciously, but nonetheless powerfully. So be conscious and choose what you value, what you want to remain, to shape the next generation.

After a piece of the civic fabric is removed, an old photo may suggest a ghostly aspect. Some document might stir the imagination to conjure the once grand place, to ask why it’s not still here. Until a treasured building is threatened, we can be complacent, thinking “it’s always been here, so it will always be here.”

But sometimes nothing remains, only hints and stories, and with luck, maybe a photograph or an exhibit panel in a museum …

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al Watch Company was the largest in the world, a giant footprint in this City for over a century. There are residents of Elgin that have no idea it ever existed, the heart and lifeblood of this city, creating much more than watches: homes, schools, generations of local families, growing businesses, cultural activities, civic energy, world-wide renown, and pride for a century.

Surprising how heritage fades. Could the Clock Tower front portion of the factory serve the community that loved it, by providing unique residential and commercial units, or some other innovative reuse. Now we have acres of pavement and a sad strip mall, a very unfortunate outcome following decades of weeds growing at that once-significant location.

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At last a new consciousness is emerging. A new sensitivity for reuse of what we already have, recycling what we’ve already built beautifully. People with vision are embracing the vintage patina of a real city with traditional, walkable neighborhoods full of affordable vintage homes (with porches!) near an actual downtown. Elgin is now that rare attractive community.

The City in the Suburbs is being rediscovered. All things authentic and charming are now sought! Smart innovators, entrepreneurs, new businesses, and young families are finding a place here to grow.

Better late than never. Time for us to reassess our unique built environment and present it to innovative thinkers and developers.

I write this as the David C. Cook Co. threatens to tear down their neo-classical building at 850 N. Grove that has graced the streetscape since 1901 behind a picture perfect Burr Oak. This property nestles into a sought-after neighborhood of Elgin’s finest historic homes, just north of downtown, along the east bank of the Fox. Our efforts seek to educate the property owners, as well as the greater Elgin community, of the value and necessity of saving this structure. The Northeast Neighborhood of Elgin and other concerned folk are working together with the City of Elgin and representatives of the D.C. Cook orga-

nization to reconsider their plan to demolish the building. We are actively seeking appropriate developers and plans for reuse of this unique property. There is only a brief window of time available now for us to research developers, and to educate ourselves about steps to take to preserve Elgin heritage. Stay tuned for info and updates at SaveDCCook.com.

Learn how you can help save this beautiful structure from demolition.

In the meantime, visit the charming Cook building, featuring the most beautiful oak tree in the region, also at risk of destruction.

Take photos, make paintings, record your thoughts to share with the community … because “when it’s gone, it’s gone ... forever is a long time.” What we value and choose to preserve, shapes us, and our children’s future. —BB

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February 2020

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Clubs Did you think clubs were old-fashioned and on the decline?

There are dozens of clubs for every purpose and interest in the Elgin area. How many can you catalog and describe?

The First Ward A freelance journalist in the Fox Valley maintains a very active blog that reports on local politics. Usually someone’s ox gets gored. We’re not interested in the politics, we’re interested in the character who reports this stuff at risk of personal reprisals. Can you get him on the record?

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SPRING 2020 EVENTS CENTERSTAGE THE RUTH MOODY BAND and DALA

Friday, March 13 at 7:30 p.m.

Ruth Moody (of The Wailin’ Jennys) and folk duo Dala co-headline this night of soaring vocals, heavenly harmonies, and moving musicianship.

JOHN SEBASTIAN

CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF WOODSTOCK Thursday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m.

The Grammy®-winning founder of The Lovin’ Spoonful performs an evening of hummable hits including “Do You Believe in Magic,” “Daydream,” “Welcome Back,” and many more.

Elgin Community College Arts Center • 1700 Spartan Drive • Elgin, IL 60123