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Day of the Dead Exhibit - May 26 - Aug. 16

Where:	Elgin Public Museum
When:	The Museum is open 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, but will be open Tuesday through Sunday beginning Mememorial Day.
Cost:	Admission is by donation.
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Adventures in the Park Reptiles (& Amphibians) Rule - July 11

Where:	Elgin Public Museum
When:	Noon-2:00 p.m.
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P.A.W.S.-Pre-School Awareness World Series "In the Woodlands: Spring Wildflowers" - July 11
Educational programs for children 3-7 years old, along with their caregivers, are conducted on the second Saturday of each month.

Where:	Elgin Public Museum
When:	11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Cost:	$10 per child, members $8 Space is limited so please register in advance.
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Jr. Farmers Camp and Jr. Explorers Camp - July 14 - July 16

Where:	Elgin Public Museum
When:	9:00 a.m.-noon
Cost:	$100, $80 Members Registration is required.
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Bison Feeding at Lords Park Zoo - July 25
Meet at the museum and walk over to the zoo.

Where:	Elgin Public Museum
When:	7:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m.
Cost:	Fee: $2, $5 Family, Members free Registration required.
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Hemmens Events

GREASE - July 17 - July 19

Where:	Hemmens Cultural Center
When:	Friday & Saturday 8:00 p.m. Sunday 3:00 p.m.
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GREASE - July 24 - July 26

Where:	Hemmens Cultural Center
When:	Friday & Saturday 8:00 p.m. Sunday 3:00 p.m.
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Public Meetings

Cancelled- Planning and Development Hearing Board - July 6

Where:	City Hall City Council Chambers, Second Floor, North Wing
When:	7:00 p.m.
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Elgin Property Maintenance Board of Appeals - July 7

Where:	City Hall Second Floor Conference Room, North Wing
When:	5:00 p.m.
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Heritage Commission Meeting - July 7

Where:	City Hall City Council Chambers, Second Floor, North Wing
When:	7:00 p.m.
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Human Relations Commission Meeting - July 7

Where:	City Hall Second Floor Conference Room, South Wing
When:	6:30 p.m.
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City Council Meeting - July 8

Where:	City Hall
When:	6:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting
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Cancelled - The Centre Advisory Board - July 9

Where:	The Centre
When:	6:00 p.m.
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Fire & Police Board Meeting - July 9

Where:	City Hall Second Floor Conference Room, South Wing
When:	5:30 p.m.
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Cultural Arts Commission Meeting - July 13

Where:	City Hall Second Floor Conference Room, North Wing
When:	7:00 p.m.
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Elgin Board of Health - July 13

Where:	City Hall Community Development Conference Room, First Floor, North Wing
When:	7:30 p.m.
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Elgin Heritage Design Review Subcommittee - July 14

Where:	City Hall City Council Chambers, Second Floor, North Wing
When:	6:00 p.m.
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Zoning and Subdivision Hearing Board - July 15

Where:	City Hall City Council Chambers, Second Floor, North Wing
When:	6:30 p.m.
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Planning and Development Hearing Board - July 20

Where:	City Hall City Council Chambers, Second Floor, North Wing
When:	7:00 p.m.
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City Council Meeting - July 22

Where:	City Hall
When:	6:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting
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Chief's Monthly Community Meeting - July 27

Where:	Elgin Law Enforcement Facility
When:	6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
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Image Advisory Commission - July 27

Where:	City Hall Second Floor Conference Room, North Wing
When:	7:00 p.m.
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Elgin Heritage Design Review Subcommittee - July 28

Where:	City Hall City Council Chambers, Second Floor, North Wing
When:	6:00 p.m.
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Parks and Recreation Board Meeting - July 28

Where:	The Centre
When:	7:00 p.m.
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Special Events

4th of July Parade - July 4

Where:	The parade begins at 9:00 a.m. at the corner of Douglas Ave. and Slade adn proceeds down Douglas ending at City Hall.
When:	9:00 a.m.
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Fourth of July Parade - July 4
This years theme is "Bring Back the Neighborhood". The parade starts at Slade and Douglas and ends at Highland and Douglas

Where:	Downtown Elgin
When:	9:00 a.m.
Cost:	Free
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Tuesday Evening Concert Series - Tin Horse - July 7
Pack a picnic dinner and come out to the park to enjoy a free evening with family and friends, enjoying a variety of music and entertainmentfor the whole family. Each concert is preceded by the FoxFireFest Idol contest at 6:00 p.m.

Where:	Wing Park Bandshell
When:	7:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Cost:	Free
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Elgin's Harvest Market - July 9

Where:	Civic Center Parking Lot, Highland & Douglas Avenue
When:	10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
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Radke Memorial - July 11 - July 12

Where:	Elgin Sports Complex
When:	8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Cost:	For more information, call 847-931-6644.
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"Make-A-Jamaica" - July 12
Sand volleyball tournament with reggae music, island fare and beach bumming in downtown Elgin!

Where:	TBA
When:	TBA
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Sherman Health Elgin Cycling Classic - July 12
See more than 700 Olympic-hopeful cyclists from around the world compete in a road race through neighborhood northeast of downtown.

Where:	Start-finish and festival activities at Kimball and Douglas Avenue
When:	7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Cost:	Spectators Free
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Sunday Afternoon Concert-The Flat Cats - July 12
Spend Sunday afternoons at Lords Park, Listening to great music. Presented by the City of Elgin.

Where:	Lords Park Pavilion
When:	2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Cost:	Free
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Tuesday Evening Concert Series - Chicago Groove Collective - July 14
Pack a picnic dinner and come out to the park to enjoy a free evening with family and friends, enjoying a variety of music and entertainmentfor the whole family. Each concert is preceded by the FoxFireFest Idol contest at 6:00 p.m.

Where:	Wing Park Bandshell
When:	7:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Cost:	Free
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Elgin's Harvest Market - July 16

Where:	Civic Center Parking Lot, Highland & Douglas Avenue
When:	10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
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Family Fun at the Neighborhood Park-Abbott Park - July 17

Where:	Abbott Park
When:	6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Cost:	Free
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Sunday Afternoon Concert-Elgin Symphony Orchestra : Four Brass Quintet - July 19
Spend Sunday afternoons at Lords Park, Listening to great music. Presented by the City of Elgin.

Where:	Lords Park Pavilion
When:	2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Cost:	Free
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GO TO 2040 Invest the Future! - July 21
Elgin Alive sponsored in collaboration with the Elgin Community Network and the City of Elgin

Where:	Gail Borden Library
When:	6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Cost:	RSVP by: email Joey-Lin Silberhorn at or by calling 312-386-8814
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Elgin's Harvest Market - July 23

Where:	Civic Center Parking Lot, Highland & Douglas Avenue
When:	10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
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Family Fun at the Neighborhood Park-Copper Springs Park - July 25

Where:	Copper Springs Park
When:	11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Cost:	Free
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Sunday Afternoon Concert-Skip Towne & the Greyhounds - July 26
Spend Sunday afternoons at Lords Park, Listening to great music. Presented by the City of Elgin.

Where:	Lords Park Pavilion
When:	2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Cost:	Free
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Tuesday Evening Concert Series - Soda - July 28
Pack a picnic dinner and come out to the park to enjoy a free evening with family and friends, enjoying a variety of music and entertainmentfor the whole family. Each concert is preceded by the FoxFireFest Idol contest at 6:00 p.m.

Where:	Wing Park Bandshell
When:	7:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Cost:	Free
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Elgin's Harvest Market - July 30

Where:	Civic Center Parking Lot, Highland & Douglas Avenue
When:	10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
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Family Fun at the Neighborhood Park-Gifford Park - July 31

Where:	Gifford Park
When:	5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Cost:	Free
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