‘HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2’ SCREENING SET
The animated feature movie “How to Train Your Dragon 2” will be shown after dusk Friday, July 17, in Carpenter Park, 275 Maple Ave., Carpentersville.
Sponsored by the village and the Carpentersville Clergy Commission, the commission will be distributing free popcorn, snow cones and cotton candy and pre-movie activities start at 7 p.m. Food also will be available for purchase from local vendors.
For more information, call 847-426-3439.
KANE STORM DAMAGE SURVEY NOW AVAILABLE
In the aftermath of storms that occurred July 2-4, the Kane County Office of Emergency Management is encouraging property owners who experienced uninsured damage to complete a storm damage self-assessment survey.
The information will be used to help local and state officials assess the extent of damage and to determine whether the region may qualify for state or federal disaster assistance, according to a news release.
“This survey provides valuable information that helps emergency management officials assess the overall impact of the storms on our communities,” Scott Buziecki, Kane County Office of Emergency Management director, said in the release.
The Elgin area received more than 5 inches of rain over the holiday weekend and Sugar Grove and the Aurora Municipal Airport each reported more than 8 inches, according to the National Weather Service.
Property owners are also encouraged to document storm damage by taking photos and keeping receipts for cleanup, repairs and other storm-related expenses, the release said.
To fill out the survey, do a Google search for “Kane County storm damage self-assessment survey.” For more information, call to 630-232-5985.
ELGIN RELIGIOUS LEADERS HOLDING RALLY SUNDAY
The Coalition of Elgin Religious Leaders will hold a rally to promote democracy and human dignity at 4 p.m. Sunday, July 12, at the Wing Park Bandshell, 1010 Wing St. in Elgin.
“We believe in a world where every person is sacred and every community is safe,” a news release for the event said. “Come rally with us for love and justice as we reject white Christian nationalism and affirm a future where everyone belongs.”
The event is open to the public and the coalition encourages people to attend as a way of supporting each other, learn and hearing about further steps to address the issues of injustice and bigotry, according to the release.
FAMILY FUN NIGHT BEING HELD AT LIONS PARK
Dundee Township Park District will hold a free family fun night from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, in Lions Park, 570 Penny Ave., East Dundee.
The evening will include a magic show, a balloon twister and the district’s climbing tree, according to an electronic newsletter. Closed-toe shoes are required for climbing the tree. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
For more information, call 847-428-7131.
FOOD PANTRY HOLDING BACK-TO-SCHOOL EVENT
The deadline to donate items to be given out at D300 Food Pantry’s back-to-school event is Friday, July 17.
Items may be left from 8 to 9:30 a.m. and 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays through July 17 in a red bin outside the Carpentersville food pantry, 100 Cleveland Ave., according to the pantry website.
Businesses and groups are welcome to organize drives and then contact the pantry to arrange for their collection. Monetary donations are also accepted.
The back-to-school event is Saturday, July 25, and open to families registered with the pantry who have signed up to attend, the website said.
Volunteer to help at the event are also being sought.
For more information, including a list of items, online wish lists and how to get involved, go to www.d300foodpantry.org/2026-back-to-school-event.
