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Rail Jam to be held at Cary's Lions Park
Show off your skills and learn some new tricks at Cary Park District's "Rail Jam" from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 10, at the skate park in Lions Park, off Silver Lake Road in Cary.
Participants ages 7 and older will be able to free skate, learn tips from experienced skaters, try new tricks and compete in a skills competition. All skill levels are invited. This is a skating event only - no scooters or bikes. The event is free.
For details, visit www.carypark.com or call (847) 639-6100.
Oak Crest hosts monthly book sale
Oak Crest Residence and Atrium Apartments, 204 S. State St., Elgin, invites the community to attend its monthly book sale from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, and Wednesday, July 15, in the atrium. The sale consists of a large selection of gently-used books, VHS movies and CDs. Hardbacks cost $1 and paperbacks are 50 cents. Refreshments will be served. Oak Crest is a nonprofit, independent and assisted living campus for older adults. For details, call (847) 742-2255 or visit www.oakcrestatrium.org for upcoming events.
Boy Scouts meet at a new location
Boy Scout Troop 43-Carpentersville has moved to a new meeting place. The group will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Stephan's Church, 225 Kennedy Drive, Carpentersville, starting Friday, July 17. For details, call the Rev. Antonio Cabello at the church, (847) 844-9295, or Chuck Molenda at (847) 426-5193. All boys ages 10 to 18 are welcome.
Historical society offers annual sale
The Dundee Township Historical Society will have its annual garage sale fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 18, at the museum, 426 Highland Ave., West Dundee. Items for sale include bikes, glass and china, toys, books, antiques, collectibles, linens, jewelry, perennials, garden art, Christmas and household decor, architectural items, and much more. For details, or to make a donation, call (847) 428-6996.
VFW 2298 to host its first golf outing
The Tri-City Evergreen Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2298 will host its first golf outing Sunday, July 19, at Bonnie Dundee Golf Course in East Dundee. The first tee time will be at 1 p.m. The four-man scramble will include 9 holes with car rental; prime rib dinner with two complimentary drinks; and prizes. The fee is $50 per person. For details, call (847) 428-9006.
On Saturday, Aug. 1, the VFW Post 2298 will present an evening of music and buffet dinner at the post home, 117 S. First St., West Dundee. It will feature tributes to Frank Sinatra by John LoBianco, Patsy Kline by Alice Loftus and Elvis by Bruce Wisser.
Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. There will be a cash bar from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by dinner from 7 to 8 p.m. The music performances will be from 8 to 11 p.m.
For tickets, call (847) 4288-9006.
Village to join in annual blood drive
St. James Episcopal Church, 516 Washington St. in West Dundee, will join the village's annual blood drive from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, at the Public Safety Center 2, 100 Carrington Drive. Call the West Dundee village hall at (847) 551-3800 to schedule a time for your donation or visit www.wdundee.org to sign up online. Walk-ins are welcome until 7 p.m. Photo ID is required. The village has set a goal of 50 pints of blood. All donors will receive a certificate for a free quart of Oberweis ice cream.
Donate to Larkin Center sale in July
You can shop for bargains at The Larkin Center's annual community yard sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, July 30, and Friday, July 31, at the center, 1212 Larkin Ave. in Elgin. The agency is in need of small household items, kitchenware, furniture, sporting goods, bikes and knickknacks. Donated items can be dropped off on the front porch at 1212 Larkin Ave. starting Monday, July 27, through the morning of July 30. Yard sale proceeds will benefit the clients enrolled in the Adult Program. For details, call Guy Larson at (847) 608-2682.