Events in the Elgin Area - 20 Mile Radius

Think you can shred with the best of them? Find out if you'll be crowned Gail Borden's "Guitar Hero 5" champion! The winner will receive a GameStop gift card. Open to teens in grades 7-12 only....

"The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin"...

When Chuck the astronaut (Dwayne Johnson) lands on a distant planet filled with little green people, he is surprised to discover that we are not alone in the galaxy. But he gets the shock of his life when the residents of Planet 51 mistakenly believe that his presence is the start of an alien invasi...

Accompanied by his friend, the Man with the Yellow Hat, follow Curious George’s adventures as he travels by foot, train, and truck to reunite his new friend Kayla, a baby elephant he met at the magic circus show, with her brother and sister in California. (Rated G, 80 minutes)...

This week's topic: Job Searching on the Internet. Week eight of twelve....

Drop in and bring your crafts, crocheting, cross-stitching, knitting, needlepointing, quilting or just come to be inspired....

Lecture – Start Your Family Social History (Write) Right Now by Roger Higgs, President of BIGWILL. Getting started on writing family history is often a genealogist’s nightmare. Roger Higgs will get us started on how to begin and keep the process moving forward. Hosted by Kane County Genealog...

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Free Admission & Free Parking 10am-5pm Sat & Sun Free GPS Navigator Drawing Remodel - Renovate - Repair Meet local contractors & tradesmen offering Show Specials on everything from Flooring-Kitchens Additions-Bathrooms-Finished Basements-Patio Rooms-Landscaping-Furnaces-Spas Gutters-Roofing & Wind...

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Noble Fool Theatricals presents 'Over the Tavern,' a hilarious and touching family comedy by Tom Dudzick. It's 1959 in Buffalo, New York - Elvis, drive-ins, and 'The Honeymooners' made life fun and simple. Not for the Pazinski household though! Polish-Catholics Chet and Ellen live above their tavern...

This week's topic: Company Research & Library Databases. Week nine of twelve....

Scooby and the gang go on a trip to check on Velma's cousin, Mellisa. She’s been studying magic at the Whirlen Merlin Magic Academy, where apparently there has been some trouble. Sightings of a giant dragon have been scaring all the students away! (Not rated, 75 minutes)...

The Elgin Genealogical Society is for any person who has an interest in genealogy, research or history. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. and the third Thursday at 7:30 p.m. except in December when the date, time, and location of the annual meeting is announced....

If you love Jane Austen or love that time period, please join us for books, movies, history, antique talk and more....

Join us for Business Before Hours at Sam's Club. Enjoy a breakfast while finding out all the member services provided by Sam's Club. Bring your business cards and bring a friend!...

This week's topic: Cover Letters. Week ten of twelve....

A Coupon Club is beginning at the library! Drop in at La Tazza Cafe on the first Wednesday of the month between 6:45 and 8 p.m. to swap coupons and talk about good deals....

Monthly meeting of the Elgin Genealogical Society's Computer Interest Group....

Elgin Cultural Art Commission Presents: Art On The Eighth 2010 A Celebration of Art and Music A Spring Open House Friday, April 9, 2010 Saturday, April 10, 2010 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Come and enjoy the artwork and music of area artists For information contact Sylvia Grady at 847-951-1515...