ECC info session for adults considering college
Elgin Community College will hold an information session from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. July 17 in the Building B Alumni Room (Room B182), 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin.
The free session is for adults who are considering returning to school or enrolling in college for the first time.
College staff will help adults learn how to apply to college, check out available degrees and certificate options, evaluate prior college credits, and understand financial aid and scholarships. Adults who have been enrolled previously in college should bring their transcripts.
To register, email admissions@elgin.edu with your name, birthday, phone number and how many guests will be attending.
For more information, go to www.elgin.edu/adultstudents.
Resurfacing work being done on Route 72
The Illinois Department of Transportation is closing lanes along Illinois 72 to do resurfacing the road between Reinking Road and Van Buren Street in the communities of Pingree Grove, West Dundee, East Dundee, Sleepy Hollow and Elgin.
Sidewalks are also be improved with new pedestrian ramps that will be accessible to the disabled.
During the day, the road will be reduced to one lane in each direction with flaggers. Access to homes and businesses will not be impacted.
The project is expected to be completed by Nov. 30.
Preschool students raise Alzheimer funds
Preschool students at The Goddard School of Elgin raised more than $3,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association in a dance-a-thon last month.
The money will go to raise awareness for those struggling with Alzheimer’s and family members who are supporting someone or who have lost a loved one to the disease.
The dance-a-thon was held June 21, the longest day of the year, as a symbol to remember how long the days are when caring for an afflicted family member.
The school picked this charity because its owner, Sheryl Nelson, lost her grandparents and her mom to this disease.
Tour Viking warship replica in Geneva
A Viking warship replica built in 1893 will be open for tours from 1 to 4 p.m. on several upcoming dates at Good Templar Park, 528 East Side Drive, Geneva.
Guided tours are scheduled for July 21, Aug. 18, Sept. 15, Oct. 20 and Nov. 11. They will be offered every half hour through 3:30 p.m.
The boat is a copy of the Viking ship Gokstad, built around 850. The replica was sent from Norway to Chicago for the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition.
Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for teens, and group tours are available by appointment.
For more information, call 630-753-9412, email viking1893@gmail.com or visit www.vikingship.us.
Kane County nature programs for kids
The Forest Preserve District of Kane County will host “Wild Things Wednesdays” for children entering first through sixth grades.
The next session, “Insect Investigations,” is from 9 a.m. to noon July 18 at Big Rock Forest Preserve in Big Rock.
The July 25 theme is “Reptiles and Amphibians,” and will be held at Dick Young Forest Preserve in Batavia.
“Life by the Lake” will be held Aug. 1 at the Oakhurst Forest Preserve in Aurora and “Rock Hunt” will be held Aug. 8 at the Camp Tomo Chi-Chi Knolls/Freeman Kame Forst Preserve in Gilberts.
Advanced registration is $30 per session and is required for the programs. For more information, call 630-444-3190, email programs @kaneforest.com or go to www.kaneforest.com.
