Grab your racket for Elgin tennis showdown
Local tennis players looking to test their skills against other people should register for the upcoming Elgin Open Showdown tennis singles tournament.
The tournament is open to men and women and there are levels available for beginning, intermediate and advanced players.
It will be held Aug. 8 at the six newly resurfaced courts on Judson University - they're blue and green, just like the ones you'll see at the US Open in New York, and are absolutely gorgeous.
It only costs $15 if you're an Elginite and $20 if you don't live here - the money guarantees you three, one-set matches in under four hours, which is quite a bargain.
The tournament is open to adults only, but officials will make exceptions for 17 year olds who think they have what it takes to take on the grown folks.
The deadline to register is 5 p.m. Aug. 6.
Organizers canceled the tournament last year due to a lack of interest and I hope that won't be the case this year.
You can register by visiting www.cityofelgin.org, in person at the Centre of Elgin or by mailing your entry to: Centre of Elgin, Attn: Elgin Tennis Showdown, 100 Symphony Way, Elgin, IL 60120.
For information, call Kone Chansey at (847) 289-2689 or e-mail him at chansey_k@cityofelgin.org.
A sampling of Cary and Fox Grove: You can taste some of what Cary and Fox River Grove have to offer in one stop.
On Aug. 16, the Taste of Cary Grove will be serving up goodies from local restaurants, including Galati's, Kojak's/Chicago Eats Catering, Brunch Cafe, Wool Street, Tony V's II and lemonade from Walgreens.
Cary Grove Neighborhood Life sponsors the taste and it will be held at Lake Julian Trout Farm, 65 S. Highway 14, in Cary.
Pets aren't allowed, but there will be bingo with prizes, live music and activities for children.
For more information or to buy tickets, visit www.carygrove.org
All proceeds will be donated to the CGNL's feed the hungry campaign and various other local programs.
Music at Algonquin mall: Algonquin Commons continues its free, live concert series on Sunday.
The series, which features a full arsenal of music that includes classic rock and reggae, runs from 5 to 7 p.m. Sundays, concluding Aug. 9. Sidewalk sales, food demonstrations and children's activities precede every concert. For details, visit www.shopatalgonquincommons.com or call (847) 458-2700.
• Lenore Adkins covers Algonquin, Lake in the Hills, Cary, Fox River Grove, Pingree Grove and McHenry County College. She lives in Elgin. To reach her, send an e-mail to ladkins@dailyherald.com or call (847) 608-2725.