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Youth needed for Founders' Days fun
The Algonquin/Lake in the Hills Jaycees are looking for boys and girls ages 5-12 to participate in Algonquin Founders' weekend, July 23-26. This two-part event gives children the opportunity to ride on the float in the Founders' Day Parade Saturday and participate in the Little Miss & Mr. Founders' Pageant, which takes place on the Main Stage at Towne Park Sunday morning. For details, visit www.algonquinfoundersdays.com or call Sue Bazdor at (847) 658-1774.
W. Dundee to host 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.
Oak Crests hosts its monthly dinner
Oak Crest Residence and Atrium Apartments, 204 S. State St., Elgin, invites the community to its July dinner at 6 p.m. Monday, July 20. Listen to live music while enjoying a buffet featuring chef salad and corned beef sandwich with raspberry sherbet for dessert. The cost is a $12.50 donation per dinner. Parking is available in the rear parking lot. Make reservations with Marlene at (847) 742-2255.
VNA center offers Back to School Day
VNA Health Center, 620 Wing St. in Elgin, is offering a "Back to School" Day from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 25. Doctors and nurse practitioners will be available to give school and sports physicals for $25. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. A parent or guardian must accompany their child and bring vaccination records. For details or to make an appointment, call (847) 717-6455.
'West Side Story' on stage in Huntley
Christian Youth Theater presents "West Side Story" at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, July 24 to Aug. 1, and 3 p.m. Sundays, July 26 and Aug. 2, at the Huntley High School Performing Arts Center, 13719 Harmony Road, Huntley. Free parking is available. For tickets, call (847) 516-2298 or visit www.cytchicago.org. Tickets are $8-$12 presale, plus $2 at the door. Group, child and senior discounts available.
St. Peter Evangelical to sponsor dinner
St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, 43W301 Plank Road, a quarter-mile east of Route 47 in Hampshire, will hold its annual pork chop sandwich dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 25. The menu includes pork chop sandwich with coleslaw or applesauce, grilled sweet corn, Rice Krispie treats and homemade pie slices. Pricing is a la carte. Indoor/outdoor dining and carryouts are available. For details, call (847) 464-5721.
Donate items for yard sale fundraiser
You can shop for great 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.
Dinner, music at VFW Post 2298
On Saturday, Aug. 1, the Tri-City Evergreen Veterans of Foreign Wars 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.