Carpentersville Rotary Blind Flights Fundraiser
The Carpentersville Rotary Club is hosting its Blind Flights beer tasting fundraiser. Join from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, at Carpenter Park, 275 Maple Ave., Carpentersville. Enjoy beer from nine local establishments and live music. Food will be available for purchase from No Manches and Duke’s Blues-N-BBQ. The first 150 attendees will receive a complimentary tasting glass. Tickets are $40. Visit carpentersvillerotary.org/page/blindflights2026 for tickets and more information.
Benefit Concert for Anderson Humane
Celebrate the 60th anniversary of Anderson Humane with a benefit concert on Sunday, July 12, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the St. Charles Motorcycle Museum & Art Gallery, 1317 E. Main St., St. Charles. Performers include The Bare Hambones, Rishi Maze, Saturday Morning Punk Rock Club, and Little King Trashmouth. The event features raffles, a cash bar, and free museum admission. Donations are welcome, and all ages can attend. For details, visit ahconnects.org/event/2nd-annual-benefit-concert-for-anderson-humane or email [email protected].
Fox River Trolley Museum ‘All Aboard Days’
The Fox River Trolley Museum is organizing ‘All Aboard Days’ for individuals with special needs on Sundays, July 12 and August 9, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The museum offers modified trolley rides designed to be sensory-friendly. A quiet train and a sensory-friendly space will be available. Contact the museum in advance for special accommodations. Regular admission applies. The museum is located at 365 S. La Fox St., South Elgin. For more information, call 847-697-4676, email [email protected], or visit foxtrolley.org/visit/special-events/all-aboard-days.
Free Concert at Lords Park Zoo
Chamber Music on the Fox presents The Outset Trio in a free concert on Monday, July 13, from noon to 1 p.m. at Lords Park Zoo, 325 Hiawatha Drive, Elgin. The performance will feature music by composer Mark O’Connor, merging bluegrass, country, jazz, and classical genres. The trio features a violin, viola, and double bass. They formed during their Civic Orchestra of Chicago fellowship, inspired by Yo-Yo Ma. For more details, visit chambermusiconthefox.org/concert/lords-park-summer-concert-july-13-2026.
Seigle Foundation Announces Education Grants
The Seigle Foundation awarded $356,250 in education grants to 11 nonprofit organizations. The recipients include the Alignment Collaborative for Education, Boys and Girls Clubs of North Central Illinois, Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley, Elgin Public Museum, Enriching Partnerships for Early Learning, Farmworker and Landscaper Advocacy Project, Kids Above All Illinois, Summit School Inc., The Literacy Connection, Three Fires Council-Scouting America, and School District U-46 Educational Foundation. Theresa Forthofer, president and CEO of Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley, noted the significance of this support in bridging developmental gaps. The foundation also supports initiatives related to arts, food insecurity, and housing. More information is available at seiglefoundation.org.
AID Family Fun Event
The Association for Individual Development (AID) is hosting a family fun event on Friday, July 10, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Wildwood Commons Apartments, 695 S. State St., Elgin. Children can enjoy free ice cream, games, and activities. The event aims to introduce the community to AID’s mental health and case management services. For further information, call 877-243-0001.