From the clubs
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Elgin LWV: At the general election on Nov. 4, Illinois voters will be voting for more than just the next President of the United States. They also will be voting on the advisability of calling a constitutional convention in Illinois.
The Leagues of Women Voters in Illinois are now studying the issue to determine whether they will work for or against passage of this proposition, which occurs every 20 years in this state. If there were to be a state constitutional convention, delegates could draft an entirely new state constitution and/or draft new constitutional amendments, all of which would be subject to ratification by Illinois voters. If voters decide that a convention should be convened, it would be held in 2010.
At today's meeting, the Elgin Area League of Women Voters will be discussing the pros and cons of a constitutional convention and coming to a consensus as a League. League members will consider their constitutional convention positions using a study guide produced by the state convention committee.
All League members are encouraged to participate, and anyone interested in hearing about convention, and witnessing the League consensus process are invited to attend.
The consensus meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at Tyler Towers, 1450 Plymouth Lane in Elgin. For information about this meeting or the Elgin area chapter call Janet Poyner, league president, at (847) 695-7122.
Near West Neighbors: The Near West Neighbors Association invites you to an informative presentation by Dr. Dana Landin, a local chiropractor who will present a holistic approach to wellness and nutrition. Everyone is welcome to attend. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. today in the Cellar Pub at Oak Crest, 204 S. State St., Elgin. Public parking is behind the Presbyterian Church on Standish Street.
The association serves the neighborhood between West Highland and Walnut, from State Street to Jewett, Crescent and Woodland streets. For information, visit www.nwna-elgin.org or call (847) 622-1835 or e-mail Chuck.Keysor@SBCGlobal. net.
Double Love Mothers of Twins: The Double Love Mothers of Twins Club will host its "Children's Clothing, Equipment and Toy Sale" from 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday at St. John Lutheran Church, 115 N. Spring St., Elgin. It is cash sales only. There is a $1 admission. There will be a half-price sale on selected items from 11 a.m. to noon. For details, call Leigh at (847) 669-9142.
Culture Club: On Saturday, Immanuel Lutheran Church's Culture Club will discuss "Rhett Butler's People" by Donald McCaig.
For fans of Mitchell's "Gone with the Wind," this is a delightful visit with her characters. McCaig holds true to the vibrant personalities and weaves Rhett's side of the story right back into the classic. The club will meet immediately after the 6 p.m. service, around 7:15 p.m. in Luther Hall C.
The community is invited to join in the discussion. The church is at Route 72 and Van Buren in East Dundee. Parking is available in both the south and western lots. For details, call the church office at (847) 428-4477.
Friends of the Fox: A shoreline clean-up on Indian Creek will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday.
The Friends of the Fox River and partners Kiwanis of Aurora, the City of Aurora, Aurora Township, the Fox Valley Park District, and the Fox Metro Water Reclamation District will co-host the event.
The clean-up will target a 4.1-mile stretch on Indian Creek from I-88 to where it meets the Fox River. Participants should meet at the City of Aurora/Fox Metro combined sewer overflow facility located on Broadway opposite the Aurora Post Office.
Free parking is available at the City of Aurora Transportation Center parking lot. Bring gloves and wear appropriate clothing and waterproof shoes. Breakfast and a light lunch will be provided. For information, call (815) 356-6605 or visit www.friendsofthefoxriver.org
Audubon Society: The Kane County Chapter of the Audubon Society meets for programs and activities.
On Saturday, enjoy a bird walk at 8 a.m. at Nelson's Lake. On the first Saturday of each month, Kane County Audubon invites the public to join them as they view the birds of Nelson Lake. This month members will set up their scopes to view migrating waterfowl. Meet in the parking lot by the silo, which is west of Nelson Lake Road, and about three-quarter mile south of Main Street, and 2 miles west of Randall Road in Batavia. For information, call Rhonda Nelson at (630) 879-1387.
On April 9, the meeting night will be at 7 p.m. at the barn at Park Farm Park at Peck and Kaneville roads, about one mile west of Randall Road in Geneva. The program will be "From Fungi to Ferns and Other Non-Flowering Plants" by Marilyn Campbell, past director of Illinois Audubon Society. For details, call Bob Andrini at (630) 584-8386 or visit www. kanecountyaudubon.org.
Elgin Junior Service Board: The Elgin Junior Service Board will host its popular talent show, "The Follies," at 8 p.m. April 25-26 at the Hemmens, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin.
They are looking for adult singers, dancers and comedians to participate. The talent night will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Prairie Rock Brewing Co., 127 S. Grove Ave., Elgin. For details, call Monique at (847) 754-5105.
Singers will not need to bring sheet music; the director will ask them to sing a few lines. The rehearsals will take place at 6 p.m. starting April 8 at the Hemmens and continue through April 24.
The club is a non-profit organization raising money to help children and women in Elgin Area School District U-46 and surrounding areas. Its primary service is to provide free dental care to children who couldn't afford it otherwise.
General seating is $20. Tickets for the Follies can be purchased by calling the Hemmens box office at (847) 931-5900. Group rates are also available.
NARFE: National Active and Retired Federal Employees will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday. Chapter 2181 meets monthly on the second Tuesday of the month at the American Legion meeting room at 820 N. Liberty St. (Route 25) in Elgin. Lunch is available prior to the meeting at the lunchroom in the American Legion building. Refreshments will be served after the meeting.
This month, the speaker will be John Cantu from Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
Active and retired federal employees single, married with spouses, widows and widowers from surrounding areas interested in becoming a member and in receiving the monthly NARFE Retirement Life magazine are welcome to attend the meetings. For details, call Nick at (847) 741-5772.
Hampshire-Burlington Senior Citizens Club: The Hampshire-Burlington Senior Citizens Club meets for luncheon meetings at 11:30 a.m. on the second Wednesday of the month at St. John Lutheran Church, 13N535 French Road in Burlington. The next meeting is Wednesday. The club is for those 55 and older. The fee for membership is $10 a year.
At the March 12 meeting, the 55 members in attendance were treated to a performance by the Burlington Central High School Chorale, under the direction of Jeff Nesseth. The performance was warmly received and greatly appreciated by all members present. The appearance by the chorale follows February's presentation by a trio from the Central High School Orchestra. The trio consisted of Julie Smith on clarinet, Lorenza Branecki on French horn and Meghan Tommes on flute. For details, call Dale Dopkins at (847) 683-0904.
Golden K Kiwanis: The Elgin Golden K Kiwanis will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 357 Division St., Elgin. The program will be by Jim Elliott, president of the Diveheart Foundation. His topic will be "Making Possibilities for Disabilities." Visitors are welcome. For details, call (847) 741-7176.
SOHO: Join the Northern Kane Chamber of Commerce SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) organization for a speaker, networking and lunch event. The organization will meet at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at National City Bank, 2429 Randall Road, Suite B, Carpentersville. The cost of the event is $5 for chamber members and $10 for non-chamber members. For details, call Robin at (312) 259-8032 or e-mail nkcchamber@ameritech.net.
Fox Valley Bicycle & Ski Club: Fox Valley Bicycle & Ski Club will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday at the Batavia Public Library, Route 31 and Wilson. The program planned will be on bike maintenance. Prairie Path Cycles-Batavia will present a 35-minute session on bicycle maintenance.
The presentation will start promptly at 7 p.m. Mike Ferrell and his mechanic will cover changing a tire/fixing a flat while on a tour, putting the chain back on, brake adjustment, derailleur ad-justment, spoke tensioning, and saddle height adjustment. These maintenance tips will not necessarily take the place of professional maintenance as performed by a qualified bicycle shop but help with basic bike maintenance and with emergency adjustments while on the roads or trails.
The public is welcome.
The club will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a dinner and program from 2 to 6 p.m. April 13 at Riverview Banquets, 1111 N. Washington, Batavia.
Prospective members and former members/participants of Fox Valley Bicycle Club (originally St. Charles Bicycle Club) and Aurora Bicycle Club are especially invited to attend. Cost is $20. The reservation, which includes catered buffet dinner, must be received by April 5, and can be sent to FVBSC 40th Anniversary, P.O. Box 1073, St. Charles, IL 60174.
VFW Post 2298: The Tri-City Evergreen Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2298 and Ladies Auxiliary will host free senior breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. April 12 at the post home, 117 S. First St., West Dundee. For details, call (847) 428-9006.
Signal Hill DAR: Signal Hill Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a Genealogy Workshop from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 12 at the Barrington Area Public Library, Room A on first floor, 505 N. Northwest Hwy., Barrington.
Debbie McArdle, a member of Kishwaukee Trail Chapter NSDAR, will present the program: "Do These Genes Make Me Look Fat." The presentation will show how DNA testing can be used in genealogy research.
After the program, Helen Palmer and the DAR Membership Task Force, as well as chapter members, will be available to assist those who are interested in DAR membership. Anyone who would like to know more about the NSDAR, interested in becoming a prospective member or researching their family history is invited to attend this free meeting. A light breakfast and lunch will be served.
To be eligible for membership in NSDAR a woman must be no less than 18 years of age and able to prove her lineage to an ancestor who aided in the cause of the American Independence through military, civil or patriot service. The chapter is eager to help prospective members trace their ancestry. In addition to workshops, private assistance can also be arranged. To learn more about the workshop or membership, call Margaret Christiansen, (847) 836-1758 or Laura Donis, (847) 658-9527.
Hampshire VFW: Hampshire Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8043 will meet at 7 p.m. April 14 at the Hampshire Township building, 100 Center St. New members are welcome.
The March 10 meeting with Commander Lowell Reiser opened with a prayer by Chaplain Patrick Herrmann, a salute to the colors and the Pledge of Allegiance. A thank-you was read from Transitional Living Services in Hebron.
Hampshire and Burlington Central high schools scholarship forms will be delivered to the schools in April 1. The date for completion will be April 30. Forms will be picked up May 1 for judging.
VFW Post 8043 members are organizing the records, pictures, and memorabilia for the archives. If anyone has any old articles or pictures that they would like to donate, call Commander Reiser (847) 683-3443. The Post would be most appreciative to receive the materials.
Fruit baskets have been delivered to two members that had been hospitalized with a visit and also a lap blanket and visit to a member in a nursing home.
Nominations and election of officers will take place at the April 14 meeting. Fifth District Spring Frolic at Post 7448 in Winthrop Harbor will be held April 19.
Hampshire VFW Auxiliary: Hampshire Ladies Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post 8043 will meet at 1:30 p.m. April 14 at the Hampshire Township Building, 100 Center St.
The March 10 meeting with president Jerrilynne Partlo presiding started with a prayer by Chaplain Elaine Setter, the Pledge of Allegiance and a group singing of "America," led by musician Velda Grimes. Conductress pro tem Doris Klock answered roll call of officers, secretary's and treasurer's reports read, approved and placed on file.
Sunshine chairwoman Mary Ann Peterson reported on cards sent to members or member family. Cancer and community service chairwoman Arlene Reiser reminded members to read the current issue of Ladies Auxiliary VFW National magazine in regard to the cancer program and also the article on disaster awareness.
Discussion was held in regard to the 60th anniversary of honoring charter members June 9. Final plans will be completed at the April meeting.
The proceeds from the auxiliary garage sale held in September will be used for one scholarship at Hampshire High School and one scholarship at Burlington Central High School. Application forms will be delivered at the respective schools April 1 and forms will be picked up May 1 for judging at the next meeting. Nomination and election of officers will take place at the next meeting, April 14 at the township building. New members are welcome. For details, call Arlene at (847) 683-3443.
Veterans of Foreign Wars National Home for Children, Eaton Rapids, Michigan Awareness Week will be March 23-29. A report on the Fifth District meeting held at Elgin VFW Post 1307 attended by the president and treasurer. A memorial service was held and the following deceased members of Auxiliary 8043 were remembered: Gloria Busche, Sharon Hickey, Grace Scott, Mabel Schultz and Anninta Tegtman, memorial booklets were sent to the deceased member's family.
Fox Valley Beaux Arts: Fox Valley Beaux Arts will hold its monthly meeting on April 15 at the new Italian restaurant in downtown Elgin, Villa Verone, 13 Douglas Ave.
Edith Rugg, a world traveler, will offer planning, packing and travel tips for business trips and vacations. Members and guests are invited to meet for dinner at Villa Verone at 5:30 p.m.
The regularly scheduled program will immediately follow at 7 p.m.
Beaux Arts welcomes all those who are interested in supporting the arts in the Elgin area. For details, call Marge Haefliger at (847) 697-7374.