Calendar

Every Saturday and Sunday in May, “Elgin’s White Elephant” Centennial Exhibit creator Joe Sarr and/or author of the 100th anniversary commemorative book of the same name, Education Coordinator Sharry Blazier, will be offering tours of the museum to talk about the building’s fascinating history, Neo-Classic architecture, exhibits past and present, and more! Standard admission of $2 adults/$1 kids 3-12/free under 3 and Museum Members applies, but there is no additional charge for the guided tour. Registration will be required, to keep group sizes Covid-compliant. Masks are mandatory inside the museum. The museum is fully accessible for the mobility-challenged, including a wheelchair for in-museum use, and there are handicapped parking spaces and a ground-level entrance on the back (north) side. Contact/RSVP: Sharry Blazier, 847-741-6655; follow Elgin Public Museum on Facebook

Join Elgin Community Bikes on the Cyclofemme Ride. The ride is an annual international Mother's Day ride to empower women to experience the simple joy of riding a bicycle. We will ride at a moderate pace along the Fox River Trail to Dundee and back. A distance of about 10 miles. Along the way, riders will learn the history of the Fox River Trail, with stops at Pratt's Castle, Trout Park, and a treat at Van's Frozen Custard. If you have not signed the 2021 annual ride waiver, please do so at: https://waiver.fr/p-SPztB. Contact/RSVP: Elgin Community Bikes; 224-407-2124; info@elgincommunitybikes.org Location: 119 S. Grove Avenue; Parking lot north of Festival Park, Prairie Street and South Grove Avenue.

Every Saturday and Sunday in May, “Elgin’s White Elephant” Centennial Exhibit creator Joe Sarr and/or author of the 100th anniversary commemorative book of the same name, Education Coordinator Sharry Blazier, will be offering tours of the museum to talk about the building’s fascinating history, Neo-Classic architecture, exhibits past and present, and more! Standard admission of $2 adults/$1 kids 3-12/free under 3 and Museum Members applies, but there is no additional charge for the guided tour. Registration will be required, to keep group sizes Covid-compliant. Masks are mandatory inside the museum. The museum is fully accessible for the mobility-challenged, including a wheelchair for in-museum use, and there are handicapped parking spaces and a ground-level entrance on the back (north) side. Contact/RSVP: Sharry Blazier, 847-741-6655; follow Elgin Public Museum on Facebook

Every Saturday and Sunday in May, “Elgin’s White Elephant” Centennial Exhibit creator Joe Sarr and/or author of the 100th anniversary commemorative book of the same name, Education Coordinator Sharry Blazier, will be offering tours of the museum to talk about the building’s fascinating history, Neo-Classic architecture, exhibits past and present, and more! Standard admission of $2 adults/$1 kids 3-12/free under 3 and Museum Members applies, but there is no additional charge for the guided tour. Registration will be required, to keep group sizes Covid-compliant. Masks are mandatory inside the museum. The museum is fully accessible for the mobility-challenged, including a wheelchair for in-museum use, and there are handicapped parking spaces and a ground-level entrance on the back (north) side. Contact/RSVP: Sharry Blazier, 847-741-6655; follow Elgin Public Museum on Facebook

Join Symonds-Madison Funeral Home in a scavenger hunt of military memorials in Elgin! This is a great way to bond with family and to talk about their service. Everyone who completes the hunt will be entered in a drawing for a prize! You can pick up the scavenger hunt forms at Symonds-Madison Funeral Home or download from www.symondsmadison.com. Contact: Joy Symonds, 847-741-1128, joy@symondsmadison.com Timeframe: May 15th-May 31st (scavenger hunt forms due by June 1st to Joy Symonds)

Join Symonds-Madison Funeral Home in a scavenger hunt of military memorials in Elgin! This is a great way to bond with family and to talk about their service. Everyone who completes the hunt will be entered in a drawing for a prize! You can pick up the scavenger hunt forms at Symonds-Madison Funeral Home or download from www.symondsmadison.com. Contact: Joy Symonds, 847-741-1128, joy@symondsmadison.com Timeframe: May 15th-May 31st (scavenger hunt forms due by June 1st to Joy Symonds)

Calling all Downtown Commercial Historic District Properties! Important info you need to know to effectively plan a project and access to this valuable funding program. In this program we will cover the application process, what makes a property eligible, applicable projects, and more. Hosted by Downtown Neighborhood Association, MacRostie Historic Advisors and Baker Tilly US LLP. Contact/RSVP: Jennifer Fukala, 847-488-1456, jfukala@downtownelgin.com

Did you know bicycles were made in Elgin a long time ago? There are also bicycles with an Elgin brand name that were not made in Elgin. Bike advocate Tom Armstrong will talk about the development of the bike, local bike races and routes. Join us on the Elgin History Museum’s lawn to see some collectible bicycles! Bring your lunch. Contact/RSVP: Elgin History Museum, 847-742-4248

Join Symonds-Madison Funeral Home in a scavenger hunt of military memorials in Elgin! This is a great way to bond with family and to talk about their service. Everyone who completes the hunt will be entered in a drawing for a prize! You can pick up the scavenger hunt forms at Symonds-Madison Funeral Home or download from www.symondsmadison.com. Contact: Joy Symonds, 847-741-1128, joy@symondsmadison.com Timeframe: May 15th-May 31st (scavenger hunt forms due by June 1st to Joy Symonds)

Every Saturday and Sunday in May, “Elgin’s White Elephant” Centennial Exhibit creator Joe Sarr and/or author of the 100th anniversary commemorative book of the same name, Education Coordinator Sharry Blazier, will be offering tours of the museum to talk about the building’s fascinating history, Neo-Classic architecture, exhibits past and present, and more! Standard admission of $2 adults/$1 kids 3-12/free under 3 and Museum Members applies, but there is no additional charge for the guided tour. Registration will be required, to keep group sizes Covid-compliant. Masks are mandatory inside the museum. The museum is fully accessible for the mobility-challenged, including a wheelchair for in-museum use, and there are handicapped parking spaces and a ground-level entrance on the back (north) side. Contact/RSVP: Sharry Blazier, 847-741-6655; follow Elgin Public Museum on Facebook

Every Saturday and Sunday in May, “Elgin’s White Elephant” Centennial Exhibit creator Joe Sarr and/or author of the 100th anniversary commemorative book of the same name, Education Coordinator Sharry Blazier, will be offering tours of the museum to talk about the building’s fascinating history, Neo-Classic architecture, exhibits past and present, and more! Standard admission of $2 adults/$1 kids 3-12/free under 3 and Museum Members applies, but there is no additional charge for the guided tour. Registration will be required, to keep group sizes Covid-compliant. Masks are mandatory inside the museum. The museum is fully accessible for the mobility-challenged, including a wheelchair for in-museum use, and there are handicapped parking spaces and a ground-level entrance on the back (north) side. Contact/RSVP: Sharry Blazier, 847-741-6655; follow Elgin Public Museum on Facebook

Meet with command staff to discuss and exchange information about your neighborhood. This event is open to the public and free of charge.

Elgin historian, Jerry Turnquist, will lead a walking tour through the heart of the Elgin Historic District. Walk back through history while viewing the variety of architectural styles and hearing past homeowner stories! Contact/RSVP: Elgin History Museum, 847-610-0993 Location: Begins in front of Channing School, 63 S. Channing Street

Join Symonds-Madison Funeral Home in a scavenger hunt of military memorials in Elgin! This is a great way to bond with family and to talk about their service. Everyone who completes the hunt will be entered in a drawing for a prize! You can pick up the scavenger hunt forms at Symonds-Madison Funeral Home or download from www.symondsmadison.com. Contact: Joy Symonds, 847-741-1128, joy@symondsmadison.com Timeframe: May 15th-May 31st (scavenger hunt forms due by June 1st to Joy Symonds)

Join Symonds-Madison Funeral Home in a scavenger hunt of military memorials in Elgin! This is a great way to bond with family and to talk about their service. Everyone who completes the hunt will be entered in a drawing for a prize! You can pick up the scavenger hunt forms at Symonds-Madison Funeral Home or download from www.symondsmadison.com. Contact: Joy Symonds, 847-741-1128, joy@symondsmadison.com Timeframe: May 15th-May 31st (scavenger hunt forms due by June 1st to Joy Symonds)

Every Saturday and Sunday in May, “Elgin’s White Elephant” Centennial Exhibit creator Joe Sarr and/or author of the 100th anniversary commemorative book of the same name, Education Coordinator Sharry Blazier, will be offering tours of the museum to talk about the building’s fascinating history, Neo-Classic architecture, exhibits past and present, and more! Standard admission of $2 adults/$1 kids 3-12/free under 3 and Museum Members applies, but there is no additional charge for the guided tour. Registration will be required, to keep group sizes Covid-compliant. Masks are mandatory inside the museum. The museum is fully accessible for the mobility-challenged, including a wheelchair for in-museum use, and there are handicapped parking spaces and a ground-level entrance on the back (north) side. Contact/RSVP: Sharry Blazier, 847-741-6655; follow Elgin Public Museum on Facebook

Every Saturday and Sunday in May, “Elgin’s White Elephant” Centennial Exhibit creator Joe Sarr and/or author of the 100th anniversary commemorative book of the same name, Education Coordinator Sharry Blazier, will be offering tours of the museum to talk about the building’s fascinating history, Neo-Classic architecture, exhibits past and present, and more! Standard admission of $2 adults/$1 kids 3-12/free under 3 and Museum Members applies, but there is no additional charge for the guided tour. Registration will be required, to keep group sizes Covid-compliant. Masks are mandatory inside the museum. The museum is fully accessible for the mobility-challenged, including a wheelchair for in-museum use, and there are handicapped parking spaces and a ground-level entrance on the back (north) side. Contact/RSVP: Sharry Blazier, 847-741-6655; follow Elgin Public Museum on Facebook

Join Symonds-Madison Funeral Home in a scavenger hunt of military memorials in Elgin! This is a great way to bond with family and to talk about their service. Everyone who completes the hunt will be entered in a drawing for a prize! You can pick up the scavenger hunt forms at Symonds-Madison Funeral Home or download from www.symondsmadison.com. Contact: Joy Symonds, 847-741-1128, joy@symondsmadison.com Timeframe: May 15th-May 31st (scavenger hunt forms due by June 1st to Joy Symonds)