Fox Valley briefs

Change in grant processElgin Township recently announced that it has temporarily suspended its annual social service grant process for specific project funding. Instead, due to continued state funding issues, it has elected to provide one-time funding assistance to agencies that provide essential well-being services. Applications are available at elgintownship.com or at the township office, 729 S. McLean Blvd., Elgin. Applications are due Friday, Sept. 24. Funding will be awarded in October. Agency representatives can be present to be available for questions and a 5-10 minute closing statement at the Oct. 12 board meeting at 6 p.m. Call (847) 741-2045 to be put on the agenda.Farmers market in AlgonquinAlgonquin's annual Farmers Market runs from 1 to 7 p.m. every Thursday through September in the municipal parking lot on South Harrington Street. Fruits, vegetables, baked goods, plants and organic goods will be available. For more information, visit www.downtownalgonquin.org.Learn about weight-loss surgeryCentegra Health System is hosting an informational meeting on its weight loss surgery program from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25, at the Health Bridge Fitness Center, 10350 Haligus Road, Huntley. The free session will feature information about the benefits and success stories associated with Centegra's weight-loss surgeries. Call (877) 236-8347.