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🌱 La Fiesta de Elgin Mexican Independence Day celebration and 4 more events
Coming up on the South Elgin Patch calendar: Carnival Glass ONLINE ONLY Auction September 10

Hello South Elgin! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Carnival Glass ONLINE ONLY Auction September 10 at ONLINE Auction
- Dan's Fight Is Our Fight at Peg Bond Center
- FYDO Fall Fest at FYDOLAND
... and check out 8 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Clouds breaking; less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 57 degrees.
- Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 80, low: 60.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.
📸 Around South Elgin
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🗓 Upcoming Events in South Elgin
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★ Featured events ★
- Carnival Glass ONLINE ONLY Auction September 10 →
ONLINE Auction,
10:00 am - Dan's Fight Is Our Fight →
Peg Bond Center, 151 N Island Ave, Batavia
8:30 am - FYDO Fall Fest →
FYDOLAND,
11:00 am - Historic House Tour -- Pottawatomie Park Edition →
St Charles History Museum & The Curious Fox Gift Shop, 215 E Main St, St. Charles
11:00 am - Charity Partner Sale Weekend for Lazarus House →
The Birdhouse Lady Store, 109 S 1st St, Geneva
10:00 am - The VIKINGS are COMING! →
Good Templar Park Association, 528 East Side Dr, Geneva
10:00 am
Thursday September 10
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- End of Summer Bingo
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
1:00 pm - La Fiesta de Elgin Mexican Independence Day celebration →
Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin, 60-2 S Grove Ave, Elgin
9:00 am - Fox Valley Steampunk Festival →
Fox River Trolley Museum, 365 S La Fox St, South Elgin
11:00 am - Fox Valley Steampunk Festival 2026 →
Fox River Trolley Museum, 365 S La Fox St, South Elgin
11:00 am - 46th Annual Scandinavian Day Festival Brings Nordic Culture to Life at Vasa Park in South Elgin →
Vasa Park, 35w217 State Rte 31, South Elgin
10:00 am
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Does anyone know a handyman who can handle small projects?
Ideally, someone who is a high school or college student. (Nextdoor South Elgin South)
- Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in South Elgin. Apply here.
- Boot Barn posted a job opening for Inventory Control Associate (Seasonal) in Elgin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near South Elgin here.
🗞 Nearby News
Elgin
- Elgin News Digest: City looking for donation of Christmas tree; Elgin to hold 9/11 memorial ceremony (chicagotribune.com)
- South Elgin trolley museum taking a trip back to fictional 'Steampunk' era (chicagotribune.com)
- Elgin man killed ex-girlfriend with dumbbell, butcher knife, prosecutors say (fox32chicago.com)
St. Charles
- St. Charles Lottery Ticket Wins $550K Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot (patch.com)
Geneva
- Geneva Marks 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks With 2 Events (patch.com)
Ok South 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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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