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City of Elgin
150 Dexter Ct.
Elgin, IL 60120
847-931-6100

City Hall Hours
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Cashier Hours
Monday, Tuesday and Friday
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 
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May Events:
 Elgin Public Museum


Charles Darwin and the Voyage of the Beagle - May 15

Where: Elgin Public Museum
When: 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Cost: Please registar by May 7th program is free if registered in advance.
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 Hawthorne Hill Nature Center


Mother's Day at Hawthorne Hill Nature Tour - May 11
Children can make a trivet while Dad makes a birdhouse and Mom enjoys quiet time in the woods.

Where: Hawthorne Hill Nature Center
When: 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Cost: $7 per family. Advance registration required.
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 Hemmens Events


The Mystery of King Tut - May 12 - May 13
Appropriate for grades 2-9. Approximately 60 minutes in length.

Where: Hemmens Cultural Center
When: 9:45AM & 12PM
Cost: $7.00
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Auditions for Hair - May 13 - May 14
Auditions for Hair May 13 and 14th at 7 p.m. Looking for singers, dancers, actors aged 18 and over.

Where: Hemmens
When: 7 p.m.
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Asian Fusion Festival " Simply Asia" - May 31

Where: Hemmens Cultural Center
When: 3:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Cost: $10 for children 10 and under, $20 for adults
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 Preservation Month


Charles Darwin and the Voyage of the Beagle - May 15

Where: Elgin Public Museum
When: 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
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International Museum Day - May 15

Where: Elgin Historical Museum
When: 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
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Bus Trip to Glessner House - May 17

Where: Elgin Historical Museum
When: 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
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Fireside Reminisces: Having Fun in the Good Old Days - May 18

Where: Gail Borden Library
When: 3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
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What were they thinking? Aberrations in American Architecture - May 19

Where: Gail Borden Public Library, Community Room A&B
When: 6:00 p.m.
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Elgin Alive! Buying and Preserving Your Home - May 20

Where: Gail Borden Public Library
When: 6:30 p.m.-8:45 p.m.
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The Elgin Watch Factory Railroad Depot Museum - May 24

Where: Watch Factory Railroad Depot Museum
When: 4:00 p.m.
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Antique Appraisal Clinic - May 31

Where: Gail Borden Public Library
When: 1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Cost: You must register to have a free appraisal(one antique per person).
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 Public Meetings


Cultural Arts Commission - May 12

Where: City Hall
When: 7:00 p.m.
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City Council Meeting - May 14

Where: City Hall North Wing 2nd Floor
City Council Chambers
When: 6:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole
7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting
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Chiefs' Monthly Meeting - May 19

Where: Elgin Law Enforcement Facility
When: 7:00 p.m.
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Image Advisory Commission - May 19

Where: City Hall
When: 7:00 p.m.
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Planning & Development Commission - May 19

Where: city Hall
When: 7:00 p.m.
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Zoning & Subdivision Hearing Board - May 21

Where: City Hall
When: 7:00 p.m.
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Parks and Recreation Board - May 27

Where: The Centre
When: 7:00 p.m.
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City Council Meeting - May 28

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 Special Events


The Greatest Story eBERTOLT - May 2 - May 18

Where: Elgin Art Showcase
Elgin Proffessional Building 8th Floo r
When: Friday & Saturday 8:00 p.m.
Sunday 6:00 p.m.
Cost: For ticket information call 931-0637
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Elgin Police Memorial - May 12

Where: Elgin Police Department
When: 2:30 p.m.
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International Museum Day - May 15

Where: Elgin Historical Museum
When: 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
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Bus Trip to Glessner House - May 17

Where: Elgin Historical Museum
When: 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Cost: Reservations required please cal 847-5027.
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Public Works Open House - May 17

Where: Public Works Office
When: 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
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31st Annual Elgin Valley Fox Trot - May 26

Where: Elgin Civic Center
When: Registration Deadline 7;15 a.m.
Race starts at 8:00 p.m. Sharp!
Cost: Fee: $20/$30 race Day 5K & 10 Mile Races
2 mile walk: $5 per person, $18 family of four.
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Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast - May 26

Where: Hemmens Cultural Center, Lower Level
When: 8:00 a.m.
Cost: All you can eat pancakes for $5
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Memorial Day Observance-Highland Avenue Bridge - May 26
Service, Rifle Salute & Taps conducted by Elgin Marine Corps League, Elgin Navy club & Northern Kane County VietNow

Where: Highland Avenue Bridge
When: 9:45 a.m.
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Memorial Day Observance-Lakewood Memorial Park - May 26
Guard of Honor, American Legion & VFW Color Guards & Firing Squads, Rifle Salute & Taps

Where: Lakewood Memorial Park
When: 9:15 a.m.
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Memorial Day Observance-Mount Hope Cemetery - May 26
American Legion & VFW Color Guards & Firing Squads, Rifle Salute & Taps, followed by Catholic Mass

Where: Mount Hope Cemetery
When: 8:45 a.m.
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Outdoor Exhibition Group's 8th Annual Ribfest - May 26
Food and entertainment

Where: Hemmens Cultural Center, Lower Level
When: 11:00-6:00 p.m.
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Elgin Jazz Espial - May 30

Where: Elgin Art Showcase
Professional Building 8th Floor
When: 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Cost: For ticket information visit www.jazzespial.com
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