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Breakfast at Judson

At 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, Judson University will hold a breakfast event forecasting the outlook of the U.S. economy based on the president-elect's economic policies. The speaker, Armond Dinverno, is a principal and co-president of Balasa Dinverno Foltz LLC. Dinverno has served as part of Charles Schwab's Institutional Advisory Board. Tickets are $20 and free to members of Judson's Partners in Brilliance. For details, visit judsonu.edu.

Free holiday swim

YWCA Elgin, 220 E. Chicago St., Elgin, offers free holiday swims from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and noon to 3 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 23. Children younger than 12 must be accompanied by an adult. For details, call (847) 742-7930 or email info@ywcaelgin.org.

Know anyone troops serving?

Central High School Service Club is looking for addresses of families or friends in the Burlington or Hampshire area who are now serving in the military in Iraq or Afghanistan. They will send care packages this month for those serving our country. Packages will arrive in time for the holidays. Send addresses c/o Sue Zagorski, Central High School, P.O. Box 68, Burlington, IL 60109 or e-mail szagorski@burlington.k12.il.us.

Huntley church hosts concert

The handbell choirs at the First Congregational Church, Main and Church streets in downtown Huntley, are holding their annual Wassail Concert at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7. The choirs will perform holiday and pop selections. Cookies and wassail will be served. There is no cost, but donations are appreciated. For details, call (847) 669-3691.