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🌱 Patch AM: YWCA Elgin to Honor Betty Brown with Legacy Award at 125th Celebration and 15 more events
Be sure to catch Worship at First Congregational Church of Elgin w/ Rev. Dr. Jesse Tanner on the Elgin Patch calendar
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Coming up on the calendar:
- Consulado General de México en la Biblioteca at Gail Borden Public Library
- BHS Student Leadership at Bartlett High School
- Elgin Genealogical Society Research Assistance at Gail Borden Public Library
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.
- Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 80, low: 58.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 59 degrees.
📸 Around Elgin
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Elgin
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- Consulado General de México en la Biblioteca
Gail Borden Public Library Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
8:00 am - BHS Student Leadership
Bartlett High School a130, commons, a307, annex
8:00 am - Elgin Genealogical Society Research Assistance
Gail Borden Public Library Main Library - 2nd Floor - Genealogy
12:00 pm - Book Discussion: The Zelmenyaners
Gail Borden Public Library Main Library - Grove Room
6:30 pm - MS Excel Series
Gail Borden Public Library Main Library - Computer Training Room
7:00 pm - Specialized Student Services - Murphy
Bartlett High School A309, A310, A311, A312, A313, A314, A315, A316, A317, A32
8:00 am - Consulado General de México en la Biblioteca
Gail Borden Public Library Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
8:00 am - YWCA Elgin to Honor Betty Brown with Legacy Award at 125th Celebration →
Carmina's Mexican Restaurant and Banquets, 1055 N Randall Rd, Elgin
6:00 pm - Worship at First Congregational Church of Elgin w/ Rev. Dr. Jesse Tanner →
First Congregational Church of Elgin, UCC, 256 E Chicago St, Elgin
10:30 am - State Rep. Anna Moeller's Annual Senior Fair →
Dundee Township Park District, 665 Barrington Ave, Carpentersville, IL, 60110
10:00 am - Worship at First Congregational Church of Elgin with Guest Minister, Rev. Dr. Juan Thomas, Esq. →
First Congregational Church of Elgin, UCC, 256 E Chicago St, Elgin
10:30 am - Worship & Communion at First Congregational Church of Elgin w/ Rev. Dr. Jesse Tanner →
First Congregational Church of Elgin, UCC, 256 E Chicago St, Elgin
10:30 am
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Sunday August 23
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
Sunday September 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Chicago Poet Laureate to Kick Off Fall 2026 Reading Series at ECC —Elgin Community College Read on Patch
- Looking for a solo handyman + pricing info (Kane County)
Looking for recommendations for a reliable, reasonable charges, experienced solo handyman in or around Kane County. I need someone who does the work… (Nextdoor Providence)
- Goodwill Greater Milwaukee and Chicago posted a job opening for Team Member in Carpentersville. Apply here.
- McHenry County posted a job opening for Assistant Girls Lacrosse Coach in Huntley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elgin here.
🗞 Nearby News
St. Charles
- Illinois Extension to host free community day at Idea Garden in St. Charles (shawlocal.com)
- How much were the top 10 most expensive home sales in Kane County in the week of Aug. 3? (shawlocal.com)
- Kane County man accused of using AI to create child porn: officials (abc7chicago.com)
Algonquin
- Child Abduction Report Sparks Police Response At Algonquin Target (patch.com)
Geneva
- Public Library Workers In Geneva, Illinois 'Go Union' With AFSCME (wnylabortoday.com)
- Geneva VanGo Expands Access to Jobs, Strengthens Transit Connections (aptapassengertransport.com)
Ok Elgin! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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