Hanover Township’s free Summer Concert Series will kick off on Thursday, June 20, at the Izaak Walton Reserve outdoor amphitheater, 899 Jay St., Elgin with a performance by Ginger Road at 7 p.m.

Mark your calendars for the 38th Annual Scottish Festival and Highland Games, Taste of Des Plaines, Libertyville Days, Grayslake Craft Beer Fest, Downers Grove Rotary GroveFest and more happening this week.

Hanover Township Youth & Family Services will hold a garage sale fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, June 14 and Saturday, June 15, at the Town Hall, 250 S. Route 59, Bartlett, rain or shine.

The iCU Community Organization, NFP, the Township of Schaumburg and Harper College are proud to announce the 2024 Juneteenth Block Party Celebration will take place from 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 22 at Harper’s Drs. Kenneth and Catherine Ender Pavilion, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine.

Hanover Township recently expanded the hours of operation for its food pantry, from 29.5 hours a week to 33 hours a week.

The Hanover Township Mental Health Board approved $8,546 in funding at their May 28 meeting at the Township Senior Center.

Memorial Day parades, services and observances throughout the suburbs will pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Hanover Township is partnering with the Northern Illinois Food Bank to provide free lunches to youth beginning June 3 at the Township’s Astor Avenue Community Center, 7431 Astor Ave., Hanover Park and at the Izaak Walton Youth Center, 899 Jay St., Elgin.

The Hanover Township Committee on Youth (COY) presented its Celebration of Leadership Awards on May 21, with a reception honoring the recipients alongside family and friends.