Three fire department open houses set for Saturday
The Elgin and West Dundee fire departments and Elgin Community College’s Center for Emergency Services are each holding open houses Saturday, Sept. 20.
Elgin’s will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fire Station 2, 650 Big Timber Road. It will feature demonstrations, safety information and hands-on activities for all ages.
Highlights will include a Kane County sheriff’s office K-9 demonstration, hazardous materials awareness information, fire extinguisher demonstrations, car seat checks provided by Advocate Aurora Health and information on the Elgin Fire and Police Explorers programs, according to the city’s website.
West Dundee’s open house is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Public Safety 2, 100 Carrington Drive, according to the village’s Facebook page. The event will feature fire and EMS vehicle tours, a kids bounce house and live firefighting demonstrations.
Elgin Community College’s open house and touch-a-truck event will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Center for Emergency Services, 815 E. Plank Rd., Burlington, according to the ECC website. It will include photo opportunities inside a fire engine or squad car; live demos of firefighting, police and paramedic gear; and a chance to watch firefighter trainees in action at the burn tower.
Elgin Public Museum holding ’90s-era fundraiser
Elgin Public Museum’s fundraising gala will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, in the Heritage Ballroom of the Edward Schock Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way.
The “’90s Fundraiser — But Which ’90s?” will include dinner, cash bar, entertainment and a costume contest. Guests are encouraged to dress in costumes from the 1690s, 1790s, 1890s and 1990s.
Tickets are $50 per person and $90 per couple and can be purchased at the museum, 225 Grand Blvd. in Lords Park, or online by doing a search for “90s Fundraiser – But Which 90s?”
Elgin Short Film Festival at Hemmens Saturday night
The 17th annual Elgin Short Film Festival will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Hemmens Cultural Center,45 Symphony Way.
The evening will get underway at 6 p.m. with a red carpet reception featuring filmmakers arriving in classic cars, photo opportunities and pre-show entertainment. At 7 p.m., audiences will view the six finalists, each 20 minutes or less.
A panel of celebrity judges will select winners. Attendees can cast votes for an audience favorite.
The event will be hosted by Daryl Nitz, known for his supper club-era comedy and celebrity impressions, according to the city’s website.
Tickets are $10 at the door, $10 by phone (with a $6 fee) and $11.50 online (with a $3 fee). Call 847-931-5900 or go to hemm.na.ticketsearch.com/sales/sales.