National Night Out in the Fox Valley
Algonquin: Resident-hosted community gatherings, various locations. Aug. 2 from 7 to 10 p.m. For details, visit national nightout.org.
Campton Hills: Police and fire department demonstrations, including K9 demonstrations and child ID programs. There will be a fundraiser for the Special Olympics and bike safety programs. Wasco Elementary School, 4N782 School St., Wasco. Aug. 2 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (630) 584-4242 or (630) 444-6064.
Cary: Police demonstrations, fingerprinting, mini carnival, food. Jaycee Park, 650 Cary Algonquin Road, Cary. Aug. 2 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. (847) 639-0003 or villagehall@caryillinois.com
Crystal Lake: Music, food, entertainment, games. Williams Street (between Crystal Lake Avenue and Brink Street), Crystal Lake. Saturday Aug. 6 from 5 to 9 p.m. (815) 356-3683 or kshipbaugh@crystallake.org
Elburn: Community picnic. Village Hall, 301 E. North St., Elburn. Aug. 2 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (630) 365-5060
Elgin: Resident-sponsored block parties, various locations. There will be two additional block parties sponsored by the Elgin Police Department at Drake Field, 701 Hastings St., and Sheridan Elementary School, 510 Franklin Blvd., both in Elgin. Aug. 2 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (847) 289-2626
Geneva: Swimming open to the public, and safety demonstrations from the police department. Sunset Pool, 710 Western Avenue, Geneva, Aug. 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. (630) 232-4542.
Kane County Sheriff: Department demonstrations will include K9 and SWAT demonstrations, helicopter tours. 175th anniversary of sheriff’s office and 10th anniversary commemoration of 9/11. Kane County Sheriff’s Office, 37W755 Route 38, Suite A, St. Charles. Aug. 2 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. (630) 208-5356.
Lake in the Hills: Block parties, various locations, Lake in the Hills. Tuesday, Aug. 2, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Car show, Sunset Park, 5200 Miller Road, Lake in the Hills. Sunday, Aug. 7, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (847) 658-5676.
McHenry County Sheriff: In association with the McHenry County Conservation District, the Sheriff’s Office will be presenting motorcycle precision and K9 demonstrations and offer free information on related topics. Harrison Benwell Conservation Area, 7055 McCullom Lake Road, Wonder Lake. Aug. 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. (815) 338-2144 or mchenrysheriff.org
North Aurora: Resident-hosted neighborhood outings, various locations. Aug. 2 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. (630) 897-8705.
Pingree Grove: Games and entertainment, Illinois State Police demonstrations. Cambridge Lakes Community Center, 1125 Wester Blvd. Aug. 2 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (847) 464-1515.
South Elgin: An event designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness and generate support for local anti-crime programs, as well as strengthen neighborhood-police-community partnerships. Concord Park, 338 Valley Forge Ave., South Elgin. Aug. 2 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (847) 622-0003 or southelgin.com
West Dundee: Open house, games, music and more. Public Safety Center 1, 555 S. Eighth St., West Dundee. Aug. 2 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. wdundee.org