Battle of the Bands: The Ferns and Think Easy
Side Street Studio Arts, in conjunction with the Elgin Cultural Arts Commission, Fat Cat Custom Guitars & Repair and Rediscover Records, will host the third annual Battle of the Bands.
Battle of the Bands is a celebration of local and regional musicians. The two bands performing in the Friday, July 8 round are The Ferns and Think Easy. Doors open at 7 p.m. at the Studio, 15 Ziegler Court, Elgin. The first band performs at 7:30 p.m.
Audience members will vote on the band that will continue in the battle. All shows are all ages. A suggested $5 donation can be given at the door.
The final battle will be held Friday, Aug. 12. The winning band receives over $3,000 in prizes from Fat Cat Custom Guitars & Repair, Rediscover Records, Side Street Studio Arts and a performance spot on the main stage at Nightmare on Chicago Street.
Movies in Carpenter Park
Movies in the Park is back includes family favorites and top blockbusters showing at 8:20 p.m. on Fridays at Carpenter Park, 351 Carpenter Blvd., Carpentersville.
July 8: “Minions”
July 29: “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”
Aug. 26: “Zootopia”
Movies in the Park are free and sponsored by H20 Church, 50 E. Main St., and Carpentersville. Bring chairs, blankets and bug spray. For information, email info@h20illinois.com
Bring on the baklava
St. Sophia’s annual Greek Festival is bringing the flavors of Greece to Elgin.
St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church will offer authentic Greek food, dancing and entertainment at the 38th annual fest July 8 to 10.
Entertainment includes Hellenic 5 performing at 6 p.m. Friday. The band, founded in 1981 by Kostas Sotiropoulos, specialized in music representing the traditional cultures of Greece from folk music to contemporary music. Other performers include Agape Dance Troupe and Rythmos, established by Demetrios and Xrysoula Timoleontos. A full schedule is available at stsophiagreekfest.weebly.com.
Hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, 525 Church Road, Elgin. For information, call 847-888-2822, ext. 203.
The Science of Comedy in South Elgin
The Science of Comedy, a high energy comedy class offers lessons on stand up, gag, slapstick, comic strips, witty situational and ventriloquism.
The four-week class will teach kids when comedy is taken too far. Lisa Lombardi Coaching, Inc. has partnered with a Second City graduate to create the program for the village of South Elgin Parks & Rec. Class will be held from 10 to 11 a.m., Saturday, July 9, at the Municipal Annex. The fee for residents is $90 and the fee for non-residents is $105.
Hanover Township Emergency Services receives recertification
Hanover Township Emergency Services recently received recertification from The Cook County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.
The certification recognized the department’s training program, disaster planning and emergency response capabilities, according to a news release. The department is trained and equipped to assist public safety agencies service Hanover Township residents at emergency scenes, it stated.
Hanover Township Emergency Services is the only entity to receive certification from Cook County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, the release stated.
“During severe weather and emergency incidents, the Unit is often requested to assist in one or more of the Township’s six municipalities and unincorporated areas,” Hanover Township Director of Emergency Services William Burke said. “Having this certification only further validates the professionalism and dedication of our volunteers that work alongside, and in coordination with, county and municipal first responders.”
Since April 2015, Emergency Services members logged over 7,053 volunteer hours and were requested to respond to over 70 emergency scenes, according to the release. Throughout the year, the Unit provided traffic control and scene security at 115 special events throughout Hanover Township and the surrounding area, it stated.
“Our volunteers come from all sorts of backgrounds, ages, and demographics,” Hanover Township Supervisor Brian P. McGuire said. “The front line work they do in our communities allow for many police to go back on patrol and for fire personnel and equipment to return to their stations, prepared for the next emergency call outs.”
Part of the recertification process required the Township staff and officials to work through an emergency scenario that could last for days; like severe flooding, a winter storm, or a tornado touchdown, the release stated. Township personnel developed plans for evacuating residents to safe locations and disbursing supplies while keeping buildings open to serve as shelters, it stated.
“This certification showcases the commitment the Hanover Township Emergency Services Department has to the safety and security of their residents,” said Ernest Brown, executive director of the DHSEM. “We are proud to have this agency as our partner and look forward to working alongside their dedicated personnel.”
For information, call 630-837-0301 or email htes@hanover-township.org.
Intelligentsia Cup Bike Race in West Dundee
The Intelligentsia Cup bicycle racing series is coming to West Dundee July 20. Amateur and professional racers will compete on the challenging course on the north side of Old Town, with a steep uphill climb to the finish line.
A Kids Race will be held at 6 p.m., just prior to the final race — the Pro Men’s Division.
There will be street closures in conjunction with this event.
