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Sit back, relax and prepare to laugh! 100% clean. 99.27% hilarious. Imagine an hour and a half of complete improvisation, a la Whose Line is it Anyway? Re-imagined in September of 2017 with a new format, GreenRoom's improvisers take audience suggestions and true-life audience stories and turn them into hilarious theatre pieces right before your eyes! With competing improv teams, improvised songs, audience members on stage, and tons of energy, these family-friendly shows are ones you won't soon forget. If you've been before, it's time to come back! The new format has been a hit with audience members of all ages. Oh, and did we mention there's live music and a cash bar? Catch First Fridays Improv with GreenRoom Production shown in The Hemmens’ one of a kind 200-seat Cabaret Theater in the Round!

Explore the world of dinosaurs. No registration required.

The Social Services Unit at EPD joins community agencies and businesses to make connections and promote successful re-entry for our citizens. This includes housing options, obtaining identification, employment opportunities, healthcare, and education. This event is free. The keynote speaker will be Seattle Detective Kim Bogucki, co-founder of the If Project - a documentary highlighting a writing program for female inmates. A second event in the evening of September 20 relates to this topic, too, see the additional event for more information.

The 10th Annual Elgin Short Film Festival brings the glitz and glam of Hollywood to downtown Elgin, and as always it promises to be an entertaining evening of some of the very best in short films by some of the very best up-and-coming filmmakers. You are invited to this fantastic & unique event! The screening of the films submitted for this year's festival will start at 7pm with the Red Carpet arrival at 6pm & a special live music presentation by the Chamber Music on the Fox during the event with original piece by Steven Ingle that will accompany the screening of the 1902 French adventure silent film “A Trip to the Moon". Mike Toomey, comedian & integral part of the WGN TV morning show, to Emcee. The films, no more than 20 min. in length, are rated PG, making this a great family event. The screenings include a showing of the finalists. Winners will be selected by a panel of judges & you! Vote for your favorite film at intermission!

Come out and learn about the science of the equinox.

Meet with command staff and talk about community issues.

The mission of Coffee with a Cop is to break down the barriers between police officers and the citizens they serve. This is achieved by removing agendas and allowing opportunities to ask questions, voice concerns, and getting to know the officers in your neighborhood

Come lift weights with Elgin police officers at the Eastside Recreation Center every Friday in September from 3-4 p.m. This is FREE and open to kids ages 14-19, keeping in mind that a waiver is required for all under 18. Adults are also welcome. Questions? Email Sergeant Echevarria at echevarria_e@cityofelgin.org.

Formerly known as 'Harvest Market', this event is sponsored by the Downtown Neighborhood Association. On First Fridays look for the market to have some special events to add to the festive atmosphere.

Space is limited so register early!

The Elgin Police Department has scheduled training to prepare citizens in basic disaster response skills. The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) course offers education that will enable residents to support the needs of their family, neighborhood and workplace following a disaster. These free classes are held on five consecutive Saturday's, beginning September 29 and running through October 27, 2018, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.