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| 5/11/07- 5/11/07 |
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Adventures with John James Audubon
As part of an ongoing celebration of the 100 year anniversary of the Elgin Public Museum building, John James Audubon will appear to talk about his quest to draw every bird in North America.
Brian Fox becomes Audubon, using historical journals, essays and prints to portray America’s most famous bird artist. The Elgin Public Museum was an Audubon Museum for nearly 40 years.
Pre-registration is required. Partially funded through Illinois Humanities Council.
$5 each.
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Elgin Public Museum
225 Grand Blvd.
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 741-6655
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| 5/12/07- 5/19/07 |
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TRIANGLE EQUESTRIAN RIDE
Rain Date 05/19/2007. Time 10:30 a.m. on. First Ever published organized ride in Cook County Forest Preserves. FREE! (Cook County permits can be purchased onsite) Bring your own beverages/food, water for horse. Horse parking lot on Schaumburg Road, between Route 59 and Irving Park Road (Route 19) east of Elgin. CCFPD permits 708-771-1057.
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Poplar Creek Forest Preserve
Schaumburg Road, between Route 59 and Route 19
Elgin (east of), IL 60120
(847) 334-8968
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| 5/18/07- 5/20/07 |
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Latino Leadership: Past, Present and Future Convention and Training Conference
The League of United Latin American Citizens for the Elgin Area is pleased to host the 51st Annual LULAC State Convention and Training Seminar. We are pleased to have Sylvia Puente, named one of the 100 most influential Hispanics in the U.S. today. We will have a job and health fair as well as training about how to run a small business, how to select and pay for college, and much more.
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Other |
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Elgin
770 Pine Street
Elgin, IL 60123
847-888-1844
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| 5/19/07- 5/20/07 |
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Civil War Days
Immerse yourself in history as more than 400 Civil War re-enactors bring the past to life during Civil War Days. A battle between the Blue and the Gray takes place each day at 2:30 p.m. Plug your ears and get ready for smoke to fill the air.
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Festival/Fair |
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Naper Settlement
523 S. Webster Street
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6010
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| 5/26/07- 5/28/07 |
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Memorial Day Weekend
Three days of diesel and electric operations start the summer season at IRM. Bring the whole family and enjoy the wonderful adventure of train watching and learning history.
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Holiday |
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Illinois Railway Museum
7000 Olson Road
Union, IL 60180
(815) 923-4000
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| 5/28/07- 5/28/07 |
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Elgin Fox Trot
The event raises money for the Elgin Youth Scholarship Fund. All participants will receive a T-shirt and packet. If you don’t want to register for the event – come on out and volunteer! 5K & 10K races/ 2 mile walk. Individuals and families encouraged.
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Festival/Fair |
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Elgin Civic Center
150 Dexter Court
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 931-6625
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| 6/2/07- 6/2/07 |
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Bubblefest
Make big bubbles, small bubbles & very, very tall bubbles. Children love this program, but so will adults!
$5 per person
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Festival/Fair |
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Elgin Public Museum
225 Grand Blvd.
Elgin, IL 60120
847-741-6655
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| 6/16/07- 6/16/07 |
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Scandinavian Midsommar Festival
Traditional Maypole Raising & Dancing. Viking & Cultural Displays, Floral-Themed Art Show, Flower Show & Sale, Children’s Games & Crafts, Food Vendors, Raffles, Live Scandinavian Music, Children’s Performing Groups.
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Festival/Fair |
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Vasa Park
Route 31
South Elgin, IL 60117, IL 60117
(847) 695- 6720
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| 6/17/07- 6/17/07 |
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Father’s Day
It’s Dad, Grandpa and even Great-Grandpa’s turn to ride free, this day only, with a paid child’s fare. Let the special men in your life enjoy a ride on an electric trolley car from an era long ago.
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Holiday |
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Fox River Trolley Museum
361 S. LaFox St
South Elgin, IL 60177, IL 60177
(847) 697-4676
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| 6/23/07- 6/23/07 |
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Treasured Gardens
6th Annual garden walk, sponsored by the Elgin Junior Women’s Club. Stroll through 9 private gardens in the Elgin area. Also, with plant sale, herb demo, garden art, music and more.
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Elgin area
, IL
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