Carpentersville Rotary Blind Flights Fundraiser
The Carpentersville Rotary Club invites community members to its Blind Flights beer tasting fundraiser. This event is scheduled from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 11. It will take place at Carpenter Park, located at 275 Maple Ave., Carpentersville.
Attendees can look forward to sampling beer from nine local establishments. Live music will accompany the tasting experience, and food will be available for purchase from No Manches and Duke’s Blues-N-BBQ.
The first 150 guests will receive a complimentary tasting glass. Tickets are priced at $40. For ticket purchases and further information, visit carpentersvillerotary.org.
Benefit Concert for Anderson Humane
A concert celebrating Anderson Humane’s 60th anniversary will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 12. The event will take place at the St. Charles Motorcycle Museum & Art Gallery, located at 1317 E. Main St., St. Charles.
Performing artists include The Bare Hambones, Rishi Maze, Saturday Morning Punk Rock Club, and Little King Trashmouth. The event will feature raffles, a cash bar, and free museum admission. Donations will be welcome at the door. All ages are invited. For more details, visit ahconnects.org or email [email protected].
Fox River Trolley Museum ‘All Aboard Days’
The Fox River Trolley Museum is hosting “All Aboard Days” specifically designed for individuals with special needs. These sensory-friendly trolley rides are offered from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays, July 12 and August 9.
The museum, located at 365 S. La Fox St., South Elgin, provides a modified sensory-friendly area in its Wayne depot. A special quiet train will be available too. Regular admission rates apply. Advance notice is recommended for those requiring special accommodations. Contact the museum at 847-697-4676 or visit foxtrolley.org for more information.
Free Concert at Lords Park Zoo
Chamber Music on the Fox will present The Outset Trio in a free concert from noon to 1 p.m. on Monday, July 13, at Lords Park Zoo, situated at 325 Hiawatha Drive, Elgin.
The concert will feature compositions by Mark O’Connor, blending bluegrass, country, jazz, and classical music elements. The Outset Trio includes violin, viola, and double bass performers. Inspired by mentor Yo-Yo Ma, the musicians met during their fellowship at the Civic Orchestra of Chicago. For details, visit chambermusiconthefox.org.
Seigle Foundation Education Grants Announcement
The Seigle Foundation has awarded $356,250 in education grants to 11 nonprofit organizations. Recipients include:
- Alignment Collaborative for Education
- Boys and Girls Clubs of North Central Illinois
- Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley
- Elgin Public Museum
- Enriching Partnerships for Early Learning
- Farmworker and Landscaper Advocacy Project
- Kids Above All Illinois
- Summit School Inc.
- The Literacy Connection
- Three Fires Council-Scouting America
- School District U-46 Educational Foundation
Theresa Forthofer, CEO of Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley, emphasized these grants help families and children with developmental disabilities reach significant milestones. The foundation also supports projects related to arts, food insecurity, and affordable housing. More information is available at seiglefoundation.org.
Family Fun Event by AID
The Association for Individual Development (AID) invites families to an event from 1 to 4 p.m. on Friday, July 10, at Wildwood Commons Apartments, located at 695 S. State St., Elgin.
Enjoy free ice cream, games, and activities for children. AID aims to introduce its mental health and case management services to the community. For more information, call 877-243-0001.