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Join in turkey shoot at American Legion
The Elgin American Legion Post 57 invites everyone to a Turkey Shoot raffle from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, and 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday at the post home, 820 N. Liberty St., Elgin. Prizes include turkeys, hams, pork chops, bacon and surprises. For details, call (847) 741-1684.
Start collecting your Toys for Tots
The Marine Corps League Elgin Detachment 077 in partnership with Elgin Township announced that the Elgin Township office, 729 S. McLean Blvd. is a Toys for Tots drop off center.
Only new unwrapped toys will be accepted from Nov. 9 to Dec. 14. The building is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
If you wish to make a donation, make checks payable to Marine Corps League Elgin Detachment 077 (Toys for Tots) and mail to Elgin Township, 729 S. McLean Blvd., Elgin, IL 60123.
Join the Star Party Friday in Elburn
The sky's the limit for stargazing in Blackberry Maples Forest Preserve in Elburn.
Join a special Star Party from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Experts from the Kane County Astronomical Association will have telescopes set up for viewing the night sky. KCAA members also will interpret the constellations, stars and planets visible through the scopes.
All ages are welcome at this free Kane County Forest Preserve District event.
Blackberry Maples Forest Preserve is on Main Street in Elburn, one-half mile east of Route 47. For information, call (847) 741-8350, ext. 10, or visit www.kaneforest.com.
Business owner to speak to Kiwanis
The Elgin Golden K Kiwanis meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 357 Division St., Elgin. The program on batteries will be by Joleen Rechkemmer, owner of Batteries Plus. Visitors are welcome. For details, call (847) 741-7176.
Send us holiday worship schedules
The Daily Herald will soon be publishing worship schedules and holiday activities for Thanksgiving services in the Neighbor section. The listing is free. Houses of worship that are interested in including their special holiday services should send a press release to the Daily Herald no later than Monday. Send your Christmas worship schedule too, if it's available.
Information can be e-mailed to foxvalley@dailyherald.com; faxed to (847) 608-0849 or sent to Daily Herald, Attn.: Notes on Religion, 385 Airport Road, Suite A, IL 60123