ECC bands and ensembles to present spring concerts in May
Elgin Community College bands and ensembles will be holding concerts this week and next at the Blizzard Theater in Building H on the 1700 Spartan Drive campus.
All performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. and are scheduled to run 90 minutes. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students and seniors.
The schedule is:
- Wednesday, May 7 — Concert Band under the direction of Greg Matushek.
- Thursday, May 8 — Steel Bands under the direction of Scott McConnell.
- Monday, May 12 — Hip Hop Ensemble under the direction of Adam Schlipmann.
- Tuesday, May 13 — Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Shawn Maxwell, with special guest Snarky Puppy’s Grammy Award-winning violinist Zach Brock.
- Wednesday, May 14 — American Roots Ensemble under the direction of Adam Schlipmann.
For tickets and more information, go to eccartscenter.org.
Hanover Township’s annual Kite Festival set for Saturday
Hanover Township’s second annual Kite Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 10, at the Carl R. Hanson Woods Forest Preserve, located off Route 59, south of Shoe Factory Road, between Elgin and Hoffman Estates.
The free festival will celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and honor the origin of kites, according to a news release.
A limited number of free kites will be available for assembly. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own to fly.
Also featured will be the Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s Animal Ambassador Program, a children’s bounce house, and free popcorn and snow cones, the release said.
For more information, email info@hanover-township.org or call 630-837-0301.
Library holding program on how seniors can avoid injuries
An informational program called “ThinkFirst for Life,” focusing on the ways older drivers can prevent injuries, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 7, at the St. Charles Public Library.
Michelle Larsen, project manager for ThinkFirst, will address areas of concern, provide guidance on protecting oneself and offer advice for staying active and independent for as long as possible, a library news release said.
Information on safe driving practices and tips to reduce the risk of crash-related injuries also will be provided.
The library is located at 1 S. Sixth Ave. To register, go to scpld.org or call 630-584-0076.
5K to benefit U-46 program for deaf/hard-of-hearing students
A 5K run and walk to benefit School District U-46’s program for students who are deaf or hard of hearing will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 10, at the Bartlett Nature Center 2050 W. Stearns Road.
The U-46 Deaf/Hard of Hearing Program serves more than 100 students with hearing loss in self-contained classrooms and through traveling resources, according to the district’s website.
Online registration ends Friday but participants also can sign up in person Saturday morning. The entry fee is $25 for adults, $12 for children ages 3 to 17 and free for those under 3. To register and for more information, go to www.u-46.org/Page/3627.
