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Meredith Bardo is a brand manager for a Chicago nonproﬁt organization. She graduated from the Paciﬁc Northwest College of Art in 2017 and is a U-46 graduate. She also produces art and custom clothing designs independently.

Most of us understand the importance of the natural world and want to contribute to its survival. There are actions we take as individuals, like opting out of using straws or bringing a reusable bag to the grocery store, but a lot of people draw a blank when wanting to do more. Collective participation is essential for wider success. Elgin has many groups working hard to preserve the essential green spaces we all rely on. These groups are combining peoples’ voices, abilities, and talents to reduce pollution, conserve nature, and push for efficient use of resources. As the Nature Program Coordinator at Hawthorne Hill Nature Center, I get to collaborate with many of these groups and see the amazing work being done to keep Elgin beautiful. In this article, I have compiled a list of some groups that are working toward that goal. Supporting these groups can be as easy as attending a meeting,

signing a petition, donating needed items, or learning a new way to do a routine activity. This is by no means an exhaustive list of community environmental groups. Incredible work is being done every day and there are a variety of opportunities to get involved.

Elgin Green Groups 350 Climate Change Beginning as an environmental event calendar, EGG350 now identifies as a local climate change group and a part of the international group, 350.org. They seek to share and support individual green efforts to reduce greenhouse gases through programs on climate change, energy efficiency, solar energy, recycling, and regenerative agriculture. This also includes participating in climate change rallies and community green events. “Go green, greener, greenest!” is

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their motto as they seek to raise up all efforts to live more sustainably.

How to Participate Show up, learn, and share! EGG350 meets at 6:30pm on the third Monday of every month at Hawthorne Hill Nature Center, 28 Brookside Dr. All are welcome. There is no application or dues.

Learn More â&#x20AC;˘ https://world.350.org/ elgingreen/about-egg-350/ â&#x20AC;˘ Follow Elgin Green Groups350 on Facebook

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See sights, get exercise and enjoy your neighborhood. Share your pictures and show off why you enjoy living in Elgin!

Serve as a board member. If you enjoy taking a role in shaping the environmental future of Elgin, consider becoming a board member by filling out an application on https://www.cityofelgin.org/.

Learn More â&#x20AC;˘ Follow City of Elgin Sustainability on Facebook â&#x20AC;˘ Follow Elgin Earth Month on Facebook â&#x20AC;˘ http://cityofelgin.org/green

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City Sustainability As a group of passionate community members and city representatives, the Elgin Sustainability Commission oversees the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plan to improve the local environment for a more vibrant Elgin. Working groups focus on creating actionable and measurable objectives to achieve specific goals. The Sustainability Action Plan includes 108 objectives on topics ranging from policy recommendations to incentive programs. How to Participate Attend Sustainability Commission meetings to learn about sustainability issues and have a voice in the discussion. Meetings are open to the public and take place at 6:00pm on the second Tuesday of every month in the West Conference Room of the Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way. Volunteer with a work group focusing on green infrastructure,

Friends of the Fox River Watershed Conservation The mission of the Friends of the Fox River is to preserve, restore and protect the Fox River Watershedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resources by connecting people with nature through education, research, restoration and advocacy. They seek to create a watershed of caretakers and empower the public. Their events include stream monitoring, clean-ups, and education outreach.

For ideas on how to enhance your walk visit DowntownElgin.com/ElginWalks

How to Participate Heighten your awareness through their monthly newsletter, Facebook page, website, and presentations held at 12:30pm on the second Sunday of each month at the Schweitzer Environmental Center, 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Road, West Dundee. Keep a lookout for their annual fundraiser â&#x20AC;&#x153;No Clean Water, No Good Beer!â&#x20AC;? in the summer. Provide additional support through business partnerships, employee giving through Earth Share, online donations, and/or volunteering.

Learn More â&#x20AC;˘ Follow Friends of the Fox River on Facebook. â&#x20AC;˘ friendsofthefoxriver.org

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Northern Kane County Wild Ones Native Plant Advocacy “Healing the Earth, One Yard at a Time.” The Wild Ones organization promotes gardening with native plant species in order to support the web of life with sustainable landscaping. Group events include monthly programs, yard tours, field trips, guest lectures, and an annual native plant sale.

How to Participate Attend free monthly programs which are held on the fourth Thursday of each month at Christ The Lord Lutheran Church, 12N462 Tina Trail. During the summer, programs are replaced with outdoor events at 10am on the fourth Saturday of each month. Sign up to be matched with a landscaping mentor to support you through choosing and growing native plants. Purchase native plants for your own yard during the Native Plant Sale at Hawthorne Hill Nature Center, 28 Brookside Dr.

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Morgan Lantz is the Nature Program Coordinator of Hawthorne Hill Nature Center. Her specialization is in wildlife conservation and teaching scientific methods to help students better understand the environment. This article is a part of her graduate work with Project Dragonfly at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.

each May. Look for the new project “Start In Your Yard,” soon to be launched. Become a member by going to https://wildones.org/membership/.

Learn More • https://northernkanecounty. wildones.org/

Hawthorne Hill Nature Center Trails and Nature Education Hawthorne Hill Nature Center provides nature education programs taking place in our nature center and the adjoining 67 acres of trails. Programs are available for every age and environmental interest, from backpacking with your baby to studying animal behavior using real scientific methods.

How to Participate Stop by during open hours Friday and Saturday 10am-4pm, and register online or at the Centre of Elgin for programs throughout the week.

Attend the “Create Conservation” Series, a beginner focused, judgement-free workshop for adults to learn environmental topics with hands-on examples. Registration is $5 per resident. It takes place at 5pm the first Monday of each month. Ask about renting the nature center for your next group meeting or event!

Learn More • Find out about upcoming programs in the Elgin Parks & Rec Guide or by calling 847-531-7055. • Follow Hawthorne Hill Nature Center of Facebook

Editor’s note: call to confirm any of the in-person meetings or events noted in this article.

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The Elgin Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (EACVB) is classically known as the organization that promotes the Elgin Area to visitors. We are responsible for promoting the sporting fields, wedding venues and the numerous leisure attractions that entertain visitors during their visits.

paid marketing efforts in the beginning of the pandemic, we have been working behind the scenes to adjust those campaigns so they can be part of the economic solution. It has always been the responsibility of a CVB to tell a destination’s story and this time of recovery will not be any different.

Our work starts with cold calls and building relationships to get these groups interested in our area. We help them plan their whole trip or event from recommending catering companies for a wedding reception, to restaurants that can accommodate the large groups that come with teams filling the Elgin Sports Complex, to negotiating a special rate for the teams to visit an attraction during tournaments.

Campaigns we planned to run this spring and into summer include the following. • “Unique Architecture Worth A Road Trip” • “Wedding Venues To Inspire Your Big Day” • “A Trip Down the Fox River Trails (Water and Bike)”

During COVID-19, the EACVB switched those efforts to supporting our local restaurants with campaigns highlighting their takeout options and wrote blogs to reintroduce the residents throughout the Elgin area to why they should be proud of their community.

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The Fox River Trail, access to the river for water sports, abundance of parks still open for exercise and the public art that can be enjoyed while maintaining social distancing are still draws for residents.

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• “A Weekend in Downtown Elgin” • “A Road Trip Through The Elgin Area” These campaigns, which we are preparing to launch, have been modified to include practices that will allow for a safe reopening of our area. We encourage you to check out our trip ideas at www.ExploreElginArea.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram at @ ExploreElgin.

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Chamber Music Mini-Concerts With social distancing and shelter-in-place orders in place, music lovers are left with no live performances to attend and musicians have been cut off, not only from their ability to share their passion and their music, but also a substantial amount of their income. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why Chamber Music on the Fox has introduced online mini-concerts: a series of very short (5-15 minute) performances that are live-streamed from each musicianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home and that benefit the artists directly. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how it works: 1. At the time of each concert go to fb.com/ChamberMusicOnTheFox 2. Scroll down to find the LIVE video. Click the play button. 3. Please DONATE whatever amount you can. Chamber Music on the Fox will be passing on 100% of donations to the performers, and your donation will be tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

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Rather than get all heavy and depressing about the coronavirus, they are going to have some fun talking about all things nerdy and geeky involving pandemics. The line up includes: Reel Idiots, Binge Worthy, Pop Culture Countdown, and more! There may even be some interactive game show segments and other surprises. Whew, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot to fit into 2 hours.

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Stories Behind the Music Join Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra (EYSO) for a storytelling journey where you will experience personal stories from staff, students, alumni, board members, and others with a personal connection to EYSO. Finding ways to connect — when we are required to remain separate — is challenging. Since 1976, EYSO has been a place of connection and belonging for hundreds of young people. EYSO families value the sense of community that is such an important part of EYSO, making coming together and forging ahead even more important. In March, EYSO suspended in-person rehearsals, then pivoted to distance learning via Zoomhearsals (you’ll learn more about these in our stories) without missing a single Sunday afternoon of scheduled activity. Last month, they moved their May 10th season

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finale concert to an online format. Conductors, coaches and students have worked enthusiastically and passionately toward this reimagined virtual performance. EYSO is known for great concerts -- the culmination of weeks of engaging, dynamic, and thought-proving collaboration in the rehearsal room. While Zoomhearsals and virtual concerts don’t replace time together in the rehearsal room and on stage, these efforts offer a glimpse into the “EYSO difference”. See and hear for yourself at www.eyso.org

Battle of the Bands As Side Street Studio Arts kicks off its 7th year of Battle Of The Bands, they are converting the events to a fully VIRTUAL format. The first Virtual Battle begins Friday, May 29th at 5pm, streaming live on Facebook. Each week’s recorded songs will be made available for listening and voting online at sidestreetstudioarts.org/battleofthebands. The audience will have until 9pm each night to listen and vote for their favorite song. The winning band/song of the week will move on directly to the Final Round, set for Saturday, August 8th. The Final Virtual Battle will include a new song by the past winners. Upcoming performances are as follows.

• Friday, May 29th, 5pm: Whüzy vs. Lou heneise vs. Foresight • Saturday, May 30th, 5pm: The Romantic Satire vs. Homie Stock • Saturday, June 6th, 5pm: splits vs. The Data Waves vs. Swimshirt • Saturday, June 13th, 5pm: The Secret Lives vs. 3 Posers vs. Soaking Up Sandcastles • Saturday, June 27th, 5pm: The Mini Projects vs. Hunter Funk’s Funk Hunters Winners are decided by popular vote, and participation is free.

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Kathryn Eli: One True Line Side Street Studio Arts Artist in Residence, Kathryn Eli’s solo exhibition debut takes the concept of the continuous line to a new level, on and off canvas- across the gallery walls. “One True Line” is a collection of paintings arranged to describe a journey in awakening. ‘The line’ moves through and connects meticulously painted, color saturated narrative

scenes; emotional abstractions that describe states of empowerment, enlightenment, connection, isolation, despair, perseverance, presence, acceptance, and healing.

mini-lessons on various aspects of natural history and ... you guessed it, anthropology! Fun and informative for kids and adults alike.

The exhibit opens to the public on Friday, June 12 from 6-9pm at Side Street Studio Arts Gallery, 15 Ziegler Court in downtown Elgin.

And if you would like information on booking a future program with Elgin Public Museum (requiring no pre-payment, and fully cancel-able with no penalty if the shelter-in-place continues), contact Education Coordinator Sharry Blazier at: blazier_epm@ cityofelgin.org. Also contact Sharry by email if you would like to download a pdf copy of the new Spring newsletter.

Come As You Are “Come As You Are” is a virtual exhibit for artists in all media, running continuously online in the CAYA gallery on the web at sidestreetstudioarts.org/caya Homebound painters, illustrators, sculptors, makers, musicians and creatives of all sorts have been submitting their work via the internet, where it can be seen and heard. Many of these works are for sale.

Elgin Public Museum is located at 225 Grand Blvd., inside Lords Park. (847) 7416655; messages daily checked remotely.

To submit your own work, see the Mpulse section in this edition of BRAVO, beginning on page for detailed information.

Elgin Public Museum Elgin Public Museum of Natural History & Anthropology remains closed to the public until the Covid-19 crisis abates. But their Facebook page, @Elgin Public Museum, remains open 24-7! Follow them Monday - Friday for the duration of the school year for new daily “Facebook Field Trips,” featuring educational

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a vast collection of personal experiences and the intersection of differing, and occasionally contradictory identities, ultimately forming transnational artworks, featuring representation of movement across languages, borders, and nations.

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Mpulse is our monthly review of artist development opportunities in the Elgin area, for anyone with a creative pursuit, whether it’s a passion or a pastime.

• Submission fee: $5 per piece, maximum of 3 pieces submitted. • Deadline for submissions: Monday, June 8, 2020 @ midnight • Artwork Drop Off is Sun, June 28, 11am-3pm • This exhibit is open to the public July 3 - August 2 • Opening Reception First Friday, July 3 from 6-8pm • No late submissions will be accepted To submit your work to UNIDXS, complete the form at sidestreetstudioarts.org/unixds

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Come As You Are Submit your newly created experimental works, visual art, poetry, audio, music, filmmaking, performance, and more. This is an open-ended submission, and is open to all ages. All works will be on display in our virtual world during this strange time and for the rest of the year. We ask that you submit no more than once per medium per week. SSSA reserves the right to deny any works deemed inappropriate. Artwork will be updated online every Monday. Complete the form online at: sidestreetstudioarts.org/caya

UNIDXS UNIDXS is an annual group exhibition expressing hybrid cultures and Latinidad relations;

RE:POP 2020 Our annual printmaking exhibit held each August focuses on those artists dedicated to the art of printmaking and the printed arts. All fine art printmaking mediums including but not limited to, lithography, etching, monotype, relief, screen printing, and photo-etching. • Submission fee: $5 per piece, maximum of 3 pieces submitted. • Deadline for submission: Friday, July 31, 2020 @ midnight • Artwork Drop Off is Sun August 2, 11am-3pm • No late submissions will be accepted This exhibit is open to the public August 7 - 30th. Opening Reception is First Friday, August 7 from 6-8pm. This exhibit will be juried. Reproduced prints or “RE:POPs”, of submitted pieces may be sold. Submissions will be limited to 3 works or less, including triptychs. If you have a larger set please contact Tanner at Side Street Studio Arts. To submit your work for RE:POP 2020, fill out the form at sidestreetstudioarts.org/repop

Elgin Short Film Festival The 12th Annual Elgin Short Film Festival (ESFF) promises to be an entertaining evening

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The top two selected films in each category, as voted on by the selection committee, will make the finals. The next three selected films in each category will compete to make the finals during the Elgin Fringe Festival, September 10-11.

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Finalists will be screened Saturday, September 19 at 7pm. Awards and monetary prizes up to $1000 will be presented to the top three films.

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Please note, while some supplies are new and some are gently used or donated, all have been disinfected. We will also be including a disinfecting wipe for you to wipe down supplies again upon arrival. But, guess what? You get to keep the kit — it’s all yours now!

BRAVO magazine welcomes contributions from skilled volunteer amateur writers on a variety of topics that pertain to culture in the Elgin area, including feature articles, interviews, satire and short fiction.

To donate to SSSA in support of this project, or purchase supplies from our Amazon Wish List in support of this project, visit our website where the request form is posted: sidestreetstudioarts.org/communitymoves

Each month we publish a list of suggested topics on our “Assignment Board” found on the inside back cover. You are welcome to pitch topics of your own by writing to us at bravo@ marqueemedia.net.

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Call for Art: Connections Calling all artists and creatives! Elgin-based art collective Your Neighbor (contact info below) is inviting you to contact us if you want to show your work in an upcoming, immersive, multi-media pop-up show Saturday, July 18th 2020 at Hemmens Cultural Center. Application Deadline is June 20th 2020. Who we’re looking for: visual artists, spoken word, poets, dancers, musicians, actors, cooks, insulation art, and furniture builders. You’ll get to display or perform in a unique, interactive community event that draws a diverse crowd and does what art does best: challenge perceptions and build connections. All visual art and spoken word submissions must relate to the theme of the show: Hunger for CONNECTION. This will be Your Neighbor’s second show. Our purpose is to continue to create immersive experiential events that will help people face the important questions in life, know they are not alone, and demonstrate that life is indeed beautiful especially when lived together. Have questions? Want to submit? Need more info? Please CONTACT us as follows. • Email: yourneighbor.elgin@gmail.com • Web: yourneighbor.elgin.com; • Facebook: @yourneighbor.elgin • Instagram: Yourneighbor.elgin

Great Loves of the Great Composers Join the Elgin Symphony Orchestra (ESO) Listener’s Club for an exciting online class, meeting June 3, 10, 17 and 24 at 1:00-2:30pm. Guided by composer and music educator Jim Kendros, you’ll explore music of Bach, Schumann, Brahms, Beethoven, Mozart and much more and glimpse the “passionate inspiration” behind these great works! This class will answer a question many people have wondered about: Who were the great loves of the great composers? What works did these special individuals inspire? What were the love stories that sparked these timeless masterpieces? Prepare for an illuminating experience as you explore this wonderful music. And all four sessions are only $50.00! Plus you get a course syllabus and weekly study guides included. To register, National Lewis University has put together a special website just for online

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To register online, go to: https://cvent.me/ aQ2MLP ... Click on “Agenda” near the top of the page and you’ll see the class.

We welcome your announcements of workshops, auditions, master classes, open studios, open rehearsals, critique groups, and any other artist development opportunies.

If you have any questions about registering, you can contact the director Beth Epstein Rosenthal at: bepsteinrosentahl@nl.edu or ESO Directory of Community Engagement Wendy Evans at w.evans@elginsymphony.org

Preference will be given to events that are free or low cost, and open to the public. We’re sorry we can’t print complete schedules for fee-based classes in this space. Send your details to bravo@marqueemedia.net.

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All music is essentially a synthesis: of sound, meaning and intention. Concert, symphony, ensemble and other music terms all contain some element of “combining” in their definition. The life of a musician is like that as well. “Where I have ended up in my profession is not what I expected, but I couldn’t really have planned it any better,” said Jeanne Anne Aukofer, Director of Music and Liturgy at Saint Thomas More Church in Elgin. “In my daily work, I am able to use my education and experience from teaching, performing and theological studies.”

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“This kind of growth was difficult, even painful, because I had very high musical expectations,” she confessed. “It was only through many hours of practice that I have been able to learn other instruments like the Irish whistle, guitar, mandolin and accordion.”

Music has been used in worship for thousands of years. Listening to a solo voice, a choir or singing together as a body can be a powerful and transformative experience for those who are open to it.

Christians are commissioned to spread the good news of salvation, and that sometimes requires gaining people’s attention. Catchy, rhythmic, modern music performed by attractive and energetic artists can do that, and it’s why many churches have a house band play on Sunday mornings.

Over the course of an hour or more, they play unique arrangements of Christmas music on over 100 different instruments. Like the others, Jeane Anne doubles (quadruples?) on strings, winds, keyboards and percussion.

It was Michael who challenged and encouraged her to grow and learn other instruments.

“There is more to music than singing or playing the right notes,” she explains. “As musicians, we have the unique ability to reach the hearts and souls of people.”

“I cannot play or sing music for worship without great emotion and a sense of gratitude,” she admits. “As much as I love music, it is not my own. It belongs to God and was given to us as a gift to lead others to Him.”

Jeanne Anne and Michael Aukofer are two of the members of the Appalachian Christmas Quartet, a group of talented instrumentalists who come together to play a series of concerts in Elgin and elsewhere each December.

“I didn’t set out to be a multiinstrumentalist,” she said. “As a young musician, my goal was to become a professional flute player, and later a professional vocalist and performer. I intensely focused and practiced these two disciplines for many years.”

Originally from the Wichita, Kansas area, she moved to Elgin with husband Michael, both of them holding advanced degrees in music. After teaching K-12 music in the area for a few years, she became a full-time church music professional, through which she brings people together with a collection of psalms, hymns and spiritual songs.

Alongside the classic and contemporary repertoire, “Catholic churches have the additional use of Gregorian Chant, which dates back to the 9th and 10th century.” Incorporating the music of many centuries reminds us of our shared humanity in the eyes of an ever-present God.

Some traditionalists associate electric guitars and drums with pop music, and think of it as self-centered and showy. “It’s possible to love the sight and sound of talented musicians without making them the objects of worship,” Aukofer reflected. “And truly, if musicians do their job well, then there are no distractions and the congregation can fully enter into worship and prayer.” It’s not just spotlit Christian contemporary “praise teams” who risk betraying the connection that church music should provide.

“I believe any musical setting or style has the potential to become too performance-oriented,” she added. “I have attended Masses with a beautiful lyric soprano who never looked up from her music, never smiled — and I ended up feeling disconnected and less than inspired, even though the musical presentation was technically accurate.” This is where the intention comes in. “Regardless of the style of music, as long as it remains focused on God, then it has served its purpose,” she said. “And if our goal as musicians is to focus on God and not

Michael Aukofer is the Director of Music & the Center for the Arts at Westridge Community Church in Elgin. Joining together as partners in music and in life, she says “my husband helps remind me, through his own example, that the abilities and talents we have are to be constantly honed, crafted and polished. We are both very hard workers and hold high expectations for the work we do, because of the respect we have for music, our faith and the people we work with and serve.” Musical skill and faith both become stronger with practice. “In some ways, practice is very prayerful and meditative for me,” she shared. “Music is so much a part of my life that I’m not sure there’s a separation between personal and professional — it’s all become the same.” Get to know Jeanne Anne, Michael and the music of the Appalachian Christmas Quartet at acqmusic.com.

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BRAVO curso aprenderas a utilizar la aplicacion Google Drive y aprovechar al maximo todos sus recursos. Las clases son gratis y abiertas al p√∫blico. Maestro: Fernando Medina. Para participar contactanos a biblioteca@ gailborden.info o envianos un nu∫mero telefonico y nosotros te proporcionamos el Zoom ID para que participes. Asi mismo si necesitas asistencia para participar o acceder a Zoom App contactanos. 1p-2p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Thu.May.28 Sonidos del Ingles / Sounds of English Reconoce los sonidos del ingles, practica pronunciarlos, y aprende a diferenciarlos al escucharlos. Esta clase por Zoom te servira para mejorar tu pronunciacion y entendimiento del ingles hablado. El grupo se re√∫ne a traves de Zoom. Para participar contactanos a biblioteca@gailborden. info o envianos un n√∫mero telefonico y nosotros te proporcionamos el Zoom ID para que participes. Asi mismo si necesitas asistencia para participar o acceder a Zoom App contactanos. Con la maestra Claudia Heinrich. Recomendado para nivel intermedio. Recognize the sounds of English, practice how to pronounce them, and learn to differentiate them by listening to them. We will emphasize the sounds of vowels. This free class will help you improve your pronunciation and understanding of spoken English. To participate send us your email or phone number to give you the zoom ID number to join us. If you have any questions, contact us via e-mail: biblioteca@gailborden. info Led by Claudia Heinrich. Recommended for intermediate level. The class will be virtually via Zoom. 7p-8p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Fri.May.29 Battle of the Bands: Whuzy vs. Lou heneise vs. Foresight As Side Street Studio Arts kicks off its 7th year of Battle Of The Bands, they are converting the events to a fully VIRTUAL format. The ﬁrst Virtual Battle begins Friday, May 29th at 5pm, streaming live on Facebook. Each week’s recorded songs will be made available for listening and voting online at sidestreetstudioarts.org/battleofthebands. The audience will have until 9pm each night to listen and vote for their favorite song. 5p-9p, Virtual 847.429.2276 sidestreetstudioarts. org/battleofthebands. Free

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Queer Book Club Due to....everything... we’re going to make May’s book club happen over Zoom! To register, send a quick email to elgbtq@ gmail.com with the subject “Book Club” and we’ll provide the link closer to time. May’s book club takes place May 30th at 4pm CST. We typically meet on the last Saturday of every month in the Grove Room on the second ﬂoor of the main Gail Borden Public Library to discuss a chosen piece of literature that relates to being LGBTQIA+. All are welcome to attend, but some material may not be appropriate for minors. Visit www.elginpride.com/queerbookclub or email elgbtq@gmail.com for more info. 4p, Online elginpride.com. Free Battle of the Bands: The Romantic Satire vs. Homie Stock See 5/29. 5p-9p, Virtual 847.429.2276 sidestreetstudioarts.org/battleofthebands. Free Drive-In Movie: Munger Road Munger Road...Returns on Saturday, May 30th at a BRAND NEW OUTDOOR DRIVE-IN EXPERIENCE! ONE NIGHT ONLY! Don’t miss this cinematic experience! Join us as we screen MUNGER ROAD at Old Republic Kitchen + Bar Parking Log in Elgin! Saturday, May 30th. Tickets are FIRST COME FIRST SERVE and includes admission for one vehicle (no limit on family size) TICKETS can be purchased online at www.oldrepublicbar.com. LOT OPENS @ 5:00pm; MOVIE STARTS @ 9:00pm (90 minutes run time); PRE-MOVIE MUSIC provided by Dj Bobby Styles! TICKET PKG 1: Admission 1 Vehicle. TICKET PKG 2: Admission 1 Vehicle + 2 Bags Popcorn. TICKET PKG 3: Admission 1 Vehicle + 1 16” Pizza + 2 Bags Popcorn. PLEASE PRINT your ticket conﬁrmation email and bring with you the night of the event! PURCHASE TICKETS: www.oldrepublicbar.com Concessions will be available - including curbside service! *Please view our regulations posted in the event discussion* We hope you can join us for this EXCLUSIVE Drive-In Experience! Tickets MUST be pre-purchased. No Refunds. Event will be rescheduled to another Saturday in the event of inclement weather. Please, no coolers. Trucks and Vans are welcome - will be redirected to the back of the lot. Ticket purchase requires all rules and guidelines to be followed for safety. Any questions

or inquiries can be directed at info@ oldrepublicbar.com 5p-11.30p, Old Republic Kitchen & Bar, 155 S. Randall Road oldrepublicbar.com. $30 and up Get Buzzed to Fight Cancer 2020 Get Buzzed to Fight Cancer is an annual fundraising event benefitting the Nikolas Ritschel Foundation for young adults with cancer. This organization aims to deliver wishes to a unique group of patients, ages 18-24, who are battling for their lives while their peers are just beginning them. Jack Eckholm was a lucky recipient of one of these wishes after he was diagnosed with cancer in 2015. Since he became involved with Nik’s Wish, Jack was inspired by the incredible work ethic and dedication of the entire staff, and he wanted to find a way to give back. Jack and his family started Get Buzzed to Fight Cancer as a way to gather loved ones and raise money for a cause that was incredibly close to Jack’s heart. After Jack’s passing in July 2019, his family wanted to continue to host the event in his memory, and as a testament to his endless dedication to making a difference to those around him. At the event, volunteers raise money and shave their heads in solidarity towards those bravely battling cancer. For those who are not ready to take the head shaving plunge, there are plenty of other ways to contribute to the cause! There will be: -Silent Auction Items; -Raffle Prizes; -5050 raffles; -Apparel for purchase. Your ticket includes: -Pizza; -Live performances by Kylie and Wild Bill & DJ Big C; -Outdoor games (weather permitting); -Dancing; -FUN! ALL PROCEEDS this year will be donated to the Nikolas Ritschel Foundation in Jack’s name. We are honored to continuing putting on this event in memory of our beloved Jack and to be have the opportunity to contribute to such an important cause. 6p, Danny’s on Douglas, 231 Douglas Avenue 847.742.5400 dannyspizzaelgin.com. $25 Chamber Music Mini-Concert: Mike Brozick, Trumpet With social distancing and shelter-in-place orders in place, music lovers are left with no live performances to attend and musicians have been cut off, not only from their ability to share their passion and their music, but also a substantial amount of their income. That’s why Chamber Music on the Fox has introduced online mini-concerts: a series of very short (5-15 minute) performances that are live-streamed from each musician’s home and that benefit the artists directly. 7p, Live stream fb.com/ChamberMusicOnThewFox chambermusiconthefox. com. Donation

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18 ther the Teen Writing & Art Showcase or the Writing Club Journal). 9a-9p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden. info Preschool Storytime Join us for stories, songs, and puppets! This summer, reading will take us everywhere! Best for ages 2-6. This event will be held live simultaneously using the online meeting platform Zoom, and also be streamed on Facebook. You can choose which platform to use. If you use Zoom, your child will not be shown on screen. To participate using Zoom, please register. Once you have registered, please check your email one hour before the program for a link. To participate using Facebook Live, please visit https://bit.ly/gbplFBLV at the time of the program. Note: We are offering Storytime Kits (egg shaker and scarf), for our storytime program participants. To receive your kit, please visit the drive-up window at the Main Library or the Rakow Branch starting June 1. Ask for the Storytime Kit. While supplies last. 11a-11.30a, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Spanish Cafe / Conversation Group Online Intermediate-level participants practice structured and spontaneous conversational skills. Led by Pita Betancourt and Nohora Chacon. The group meets through the Zoom virtual meeting platform. You can participate on a computer, tablet or cell phone. After registering we will contact you with the link and code to participate: Or send us an email to bibioteca@gailborden.info (include your name and phone) Or send us a text message to 224-4072399 (include your name and phone) For tech help accessing Zoom: Send us an email to library@gailborden.info (include your name and phone) Or send us a text message to 224-4072399 (include your name and phone) Participantes de nivel intermedio practicaran respondiendo o empezando conversaciones en espanol con ﬂuidez. Dirigido por Nohora Chacon y Pita Betancourt. El grupo se reu∫ne a traves de la plataforma de reunion virtual Zoom. Puede participar en una computadora, tableta o telefono celular. Al registrarse le contactaremos con el enlace y codigo para participar: O envienos un correo electronico a bibioteca@gailborden.info (incluya su nombre y telefono) O envienos un mensaje de texto al 224-407-2399 (incluya su nombre y telefono) Para obtener ayuda tecnica para acceder a Zoom: Envienos un correo electronico a library@gailborden.info (incluya su nombre y telefono) O envienos un mensaje de texto al 224-407-2399 (incluya su nombre y telefono) 12p-1p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden. info Elementary Coding Club: Code with 3D Design - Grades 3-5 This is the ultimate mash-up: Coding + 3D print-

BRAVO ing! Come learn how to design and code a program that will build a 3D object you can keep. This is a threepart series for grades 3-5. *Registration automatically enrolls participant in all three classes: June 1, June 8, & June 15 Have fun learning and building with code in 3D from home using Tinkercad, a free 3D design platform - no downloading necessary. This virtual program will take place in ZOOM. Participants will receive an email invitation with login information and links 24 hours before the program begins. *A DESKTOP, LAPTOP, OR CHROMEBOOK is required. Participants must complete all 3 sessions to receive their 3D object. Objects will be produced using the library’s 3D printer. Participants will be contacted when their design is ready and can pick it up at Gail Borden Library’s Main Location (270 N. Grove Ave Elgin, IL) at the drive-up window. 2p-3p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Mis Finanzas: Beneficios de Desempleo Nohora Chacon de la Biblioteca y Adriana Lopez de Centro de Informacion comparten informacion acerca de los beneficios de desempleo: quien califica, como solicitar y mas. Nohora Chacon from the Library and Adriana Lopez from Centro de Informacion share information on unemployment benefits. 3p-3.15p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Middle School Coding Club: Code with 3D Design - Grades 6-8 This is the ultimate mash-up: Coding + 3D printing! Come learn how to design and code a program that will build a 3D object you can keep. This is a three-part series for grades 6-8. *Registration automatically enrolls participant in all three classes: June 1, June 8, & June 15 Have fun learning and building with code in 3D from home using Tinkercad, a free 3D design platform - no downloading necessary. This virtual program will take place in ZOOM. Participants will receive an email invitation with login information and links 24 hours before the program begins. *A DESKTOP, LAPTOP, OR CHROMEBOOK is required. Participants must complete all 3 sessions to receive their 3D object. Objects will be produced using the library’s 3D printer. Participants will be contacted when their design is ready and can pick it up at Gail Borden Library’s Main Location (270 N. Grove Ave. Elgin, IL) at the drive-up window. 3.30p-4.30p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Ser bilingue ROCKS!/Being Bilingual ROCKS! Unanse a Alina Celeste y Mi Amigo Hamlet para una celebracion musical en 2 idiomas!/ Join Alina Celeste and Mi Amigo Hamlet for¬†a musical celebration in 2 languages! Alina Celeste y Mi Amigo Hamlet quieren que sepan que ser bilingue ROCKS! Unanse a ellos para una cele-

bracion musical en dos idiomas. Este programa interactivo incorpora canciones originales y folcloricas en espanol e ingles, con musica que abarca generos como Flamenco, Rumba, Bluegrass, Reggae, Cuban Son, Bossa Nova y otros ritmos caribenos, latinoamericanos y norteamericanos. Preparanse para bailar, cantar y rockear, estilo bilingue! Alina Celeste and Mi Amigo Hamlet want you to know that Being Bilingual Rocks! Join them for a musical celebration in two languages. This interactive show incorporates original and folk tunes in Spanish and English, with music spanning genres including Flamenco, Rumba, Bluegrass, Reggae, Cuban Son, Bossa Nova and other Caribbean and Latin American and North American Beats. Be prepared to dance, sing and ROCK OUT, bilingual style! 6p-7.30p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Ser bilingue ROCKS!/Being Bilingual ROCKS! See above. 6.30p-7.30p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info ESO Listeners Club: West Side Story Jim Kendros discusses Leonard Bernstein’s timeless musical West Side Story and how the composer adapted the best-loved melodies into a suite that you will hear on our October Classics program. Sponsored by Elgin Symphony Orchestra Please register.After registering, you will receive a conﬁrmation email with a link to the program via Zoom. 7p-8p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden. info

Tue.Jun.2 Sensory Fun for Every Little One Join us on Facebook every Tuesday at 11am to learn about a screen-free, sensory activity you can do with your child at home! Visit https://www. facebook.com/gailbordenpubliclibrary to view the program. It will broadcast Tuesdays at 11am, but can be viewed anytime after. 11a-11.15a, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info STEAM: Skittles Science This fun STEAM class is more than making rainbows! Let’s do some estimating, counting, sorting and more! Join me on ZOOM and let’s play with candy! Grade 1-5. Registration Required. This program has supplies to be picked up at the library. All registered participants will receive an email with the class zoom login and instructions on picking up materials for the program from drive-up window at the Main Library (address: 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin) from Wednesday, May 27-Monday, June 1st. In your bag will be: 1- package of Skittles class worksheet Supplies you supply from Home: 1- dinner plate 1- cup of water. 11a-11.20a, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

6.6 STEAM: Skittles Science See above. 11.30a-11.50a, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info STEAM: Skittles Science See above. 1p-1.20p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Grupo de Conversacion en Ingles Online Practica conversar, mejora tu pronunciacion y adquiere conﬁanza con un tutor. Practice everyday conversations, improve your pronunciation and gain conﬁdence. With Literacy Connection tutors. El grupo se reune a traves de la plataforma de reuniones virtuales Zoom. Puede participar en una computadora, tableta o telefono celular. Al registrarse le contactaremos con el enlace y codigo para participar: O envienos un correo electronico a biblioteca@gailborden. info (incluya su nombre y telefono) O envienos un mensaje de texto al 224-407-2399 (incluya su nombre y telefono) Para obtener ayuda tecnica para acceder a Zoom: Envienos un correo electronico a library@gailborden.info (incluya su nombre y telefono) O envienos un mensaje de texto al 224-407-2399 (incluya su nombre y telefono) The group meets on the Zoom digital platform. You can participate on a computer, tablet or phone. After registering we will contact you with the link and code to participate: Or send us an email to biblioteca@ gailborden.info (include your name and phone) Or send us a text message to 224-407-2399 (include your name and phone) For tech help accessing Zoom: Send us an email to library@gailborden.info (include your name and phone) Or send us a text message to 224-407-2399 (include your name and phone) 6.30p-7.45p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden. info

Wed.Jun.3 Nature Club: Leaves and Trees Learn about tree species, the life of a leaf, and create a tree craft. Grade 1-5. Registration Required. This program has supplies to be picked up at the library. All registered participants will receive an email with the class zoom login and instructions on picking up materials for the program from drive-up window at the Main Library (address: 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin) from Wednesday, May 27-Monday, June 1.. Program Supplies in the bag: Tree lifecycle Leaf identiﬁcation template Program Supplies to gather at home: Scissors Markers or Crayons Glue Stick 11a-11.20a, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Tiny Tales Join us every Wednesday at 11am! Especially for the little ones, this storytime will include songs, stories, and ﬁngerplays for ages 0-2. Storytime will be held on Facebook Live. To participate, please visit https://bit.ly/gbplFBLV at the time of the program. Note: We are offering

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Storytime Kits (egg shaker and scarf), for our storytime program participants. To receive your kit, please visit the drive-up window at the Main Library or the Rakow Branch starting June 1. Ask for the Storytime Kit. While supplies last. 11a-11.30a, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Nature Club: Leaves and Trees See above. 11.30a-11.50a, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Nature Club: Leaves and Trees See above. 1p-1.20p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Nature Club: Hojas y Arboles Aprende sobre las diferentes especies de árboles, la vida de una hoja y crea una manualidad sobre árboles. Grado 1-5. Se requiere registro. Este programa tiene útiles disponibles para recoger en la biblioteca. Todos los participantes registrados recibirán un correo electrónico con una invitación para iniciar su sesión en la plataforma Zoom. Incluyendo instrucciones para recoger materiales en la ventanilla de la biblioteca principal Gail Borden (address: 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin) from Wednesday, May 27th - Monday, June 1st. Útiles incluidos: · Ejemplar del ciclo de un árbol · Ejemplar para identiﬁcar hojas Útiles para reunir en casa: · Tijeras · Marcadores o crayolas · Tubo de pegamento 1.30p-1.50p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Futuros Bilingues Online / Go Bilingual Group Online Estudiantes de todos los niveles practicaran con otras personas que hablan espanol o ingles como primer idioma con la maestra Betty Martinez. El grupo se reune a traves de la plataforma de reuniones virtual Zoom. Puede participar en una computadora, tableta o telefono celular. Al registrarse le contactaremos con el enlace y codigo para participar: O envienos un correo electronico a bibioteca@gailborden.info (incluya su nombre y telefono) O envienos un mensaje de texto al 224-407-2399 (incluya su nombre y telefono) Para obtener ayuda tecnica para acceder a Zoom: Envienos un correo electronico a library@gailborden.info (incluya su nombre y telefono) O envienos un mensaje de texto al 224-407-2399 (incluya su nombre y telefono) Learners

of all levels practice a new language with native English and Spanish speakers, led by teacher Betty Martinez. The group meets through the Zoom virtual meeting platform. You can participate on a computer, tablet or cell phone. After registering we will contact you with the link and code to participate: Or send us an email to biblioteca@gailborden.info (include your name and phone) Or send us a text message to 224-407-2399 (include your name and phone) For tech help accessing Zoom: Send us an email to library@gailborden.info (include your name and phone) Or send us a text message to 224-4072399 (include your name and phone) 5p-6p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Thu.Jun.4 Adventure Storytime with Ms. Stephanie Join us on the library facebook page for a storytime full of adventure! There will be a story, and craft or activity you can do from home. https://www.facebook.com/ gailbordenpubliclibrary Note: We are offering Storytime Kits (egg shaker and scarf), for our storytime program participants. To receive your kit, please visit the drive-up window at the Main Library or the Rakow Branch starting June 1. Ask for the Storytime Kit. While supplies last. 11a-11.30a, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden. info Writing Club: Adventure Awaits! What does “adventure” mean to you? And why are adventurers so popular in stories? Explore how a character’s journey can make for an epic tale. Grades 3-8. Registration required. All registered participants will receive an email with the zoom login. for instructions. For submissions to the 2020 Writing Club journal, please contact KidSpace Library Associate Aron Ryan at aryan@gailborden.info 2p-2.30p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Mingle In Place: Drinks with Andrew / Low Brass “Drinks with Andrew” take two! This time, the maestro is joined by the low brass section of Reed Capshaw, Adam Moen, Mark Fry and Charlie Schuchat. Please Register. This program is sponsored by The Elgin Symphony Orchestra. After registering, you will receive a conﬁrmation email with a link to the program via Zoom. 7p-8p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info One-of-a-kind Crafts Join Billie Moffett Live on Facebook to create a oneof-a-kind craft. Please visit https://bit. ly/gbplFBLV at the time of program. The program will also be available on Facebook to watch after the live performance has ended. 6/4: Polymer Clay Charms 6/11: Grown Up Shrinky Dinks 6/18: Paper Lanterns 6/25: No Sew Zipper Cases 7/2: Monogram

Painting 7/9: Hoop Art 7/16: Rock Mandalas 7/23: Paper Mache Decor. 7p-7.15p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Sonidos del Ingles Online / Sounds of English Online Class Reconoce los sonidos del ingles, practica pronunciarlos, y aprende a diferenciarlos al escucharlos con la maestra Claudia Heinrich. Recomendado para nivel intermedio. El grupo se reune a traves de la plataforma de reunion virtual Zoom. Puede participar en una computadora, tableta o telefono celular. Al registrarse le contactaremos con el enlace y codigo para participar: O envienos un correo electronico a bibioteca@gailborden.info (incluya su nombre y telefono) O envienos un mensaje de texto al 224-407-2399 (incluya su nombre y telefono) Para obtener ayuda tecnica para acceder a Zoom: Envienos un correo electronico a library@gailborden.info (incluya su nombre y telefono) O envienos un mensaje de texto al 224-407-2399 (incluya su nombre y telefono) Recognize the sounds of English, practice how to pronounce them, and learn to differentiate them by listening to them. With teacher Claudia Heinrich. Recommended for intermediate level. The group meets through the Zoom virtual meeting platform. You can participate on a computer, tablet or cell phone. After registering we will contact you with the link and code to participate: Or send us an email to bibioteca@gailborden.info (include your name and phone) Or send us a text message to 224-407-2399 (include your name and phone) For tech help accessing Zoom: Send us an email to library@gailborden.info (include your name and phone) Or send us a text message to 224-4072399 (include your name and phone) 7p-8p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Fri.Jun.5 Parent Cafe + Baby Play Pick up a board book (to keep!) and an activity for your baby every week. Join us for a Zoom discussion while your baby plays. An expert will be available to answer your questions about different topics. This is an opportunity to connect with other parents while getting guidance from an expert. Schedule of experts: Friday, June 5 Sleep Specialist Beth Christensen from Happy Littles Sleep Consulting Friday, June 12 Amber Peters, Director of Elgin Partner-ship for Early Learning (EPEL), Friday, June 19 Julie Fors, Certiﬁed Doula at Journey Forward Birth & Parenting Friday, June 26 Helen Rovedo, RN, from Sherman Hospital Every weekly bag of supplies will include: 1 board book to keep, 1 toy, or activity for your baby, 1 activity guide. The ﬁrst two weeks of supplies for this program will be available at the Drive-Up Window at Main

19 Library beginning Monday, June 1. 10a-10.30a, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Family Friday: Dinos Rock! Join us for an interactive dinosaur adventure! Travel back in time to the prehistoric world without leaving home. This multi-media experience brings the museum , the experts, and the fossils to you. This virtual program will take place in ZOOM. Participants will receive an email invitation with login information and links 24 hours before the program begins. * Registered families can pick up the accompanying interactive, at-home fossil kit beginning June 1st at the library’s main location drive-up window (270 N. Grove Ave. Elgin, IL) - just ask staff for the Family Friday Kit. Designed to meet Next Generation Science Standards Additional extension activities will be provided at the end of the program 2p-2.45p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Scopes in the City with Adler Planetarium Friday June 5th, 2020 the Adler Planetarium will be out at the Tap Room for ‘Scopes in the City once again! During this time, the moon will be up at sunset, and stay tuned for a list of planets we may be able to see in the evening. We’ll have a food truck on site serving dinner. This is a FREE event, no tickets or reservations needed. 6:00 to 8:00 - Grab some dinner and beer and get settled in. 9:00 to 10:30 - Adler Planetarium will be viewing the sky with their telescopes. 6p, Plank Road Tap Room, 39W149 Plank Road plankroadtaproom.com. Free Full Moon Ride It’s the Full Moon Ride! This will be a moderate pace ride for a few miles throughout the core neighborhoods of Elgin. Join us for this social night ride! Reminder: Illinois State law requires bike riders

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Sat.Jun.6 Women Police Offers in Law Enforcement Are you a woman interested in becoming an Elgin Police OfďŹ cer? Join our LIVE WEBINAR on Saturday, June 6 from 12-2 p.m. and hear from other female ofďŹ cers in our department, including the host, Chief Ana Lalley. The following topics will be covered: Women in policing; Schedules; Job duties; Career ladder; Police academy; Paramilitary organizations; Working in a male-dominated ďŹ eld; Application process; Hiring process; Physical condition. Please register in advance at https://event. webinarjam.com/register/49/10ppysyp Virtual 311 https://event.webinarjam.com Free Mom Hugs at Elgin Pride Join Free Mom Hugs at Elgin Pride 2020, at the downtown Elgin Farmers Market! 12p-3p, Downtown Elgin, South Grove Avenue elginpride.com Clase de Computacion Online: El Mundo de Google: Docs En este curso aprenderas a utilizar la aplicacion

Google Docs y aprovechar al maximo todos sus recursos. Las clases son gratis y abiertas al publico. Maestro: Fernando Medina. El grupo se reune a traves de la plataforma de reunion virtual Zoom. Puede participar en una computadora, tableta o telefono celular. Al registrarse le contactaremos con el enlace y codigo para participar: O envienos un correo electronico a bibioteca@gailborden.info (incluya su nombre y telefono) O envienos un mensaje de texto al 224-407-2399 (incluya su nombre y telefono) Para obtener ayuda tecnica para acceder a Zoom: Envienos un correo electronico a library@gailborden.info (incluya su nombre y telefono) O envienos un mensaje de texto al 224-407-2399 (incluya su nombre y telefono) After registering we will contact you with the link and code to participate: Or send us an email to bibioteca@gailborden.info (include your name and phone) Or send us a text message to 224-407-2399 (include your name and phone) For tech help accessing Zoom: Send us an email to library@ gailborden.info (include your name and phone) Or send us a text message to 224-407-2399 (include your name and phone). 1p-2.30p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Battle of the Bands: splits vs. The Data Waves vs. Swimshirt See 5/29. 5p-9p, Virtual 847.429.2276 sidestreetstudioarts.org/battleofthebands. Free Virtual Live at the Blue Box Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right. Live at the Blue Box is back for one night only (at least for now). Watch the live podcast that started it all from the comfort of your own home featuring the original line up of hosts. Tonightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme - Pandemic At The Disco! Rather than get all heavy and depressing about the coronavirus, we are going to have some fun talking about all things nerdy and geeky involving pandemics. The line up includes: Reel Idiots, Binge Worthy, Pop Culture Countdown, and more! There may even be some interactive game show segments and other surprises. Whew, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot to ďŹ t into 2 hours. Stay tuned for links and more

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Sun.Jun.7 Preschool Craft Visit our Early Learning Virtual Summer Activities page (www.gailborden.info/PreschoolSummerLearning) to download and complete this weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s craft. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to tag #GailBordenPL with your photo! Plus: Earn the Craft Badge on Beanstack for our Summer Reading Program! 9a-10a, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Preschool DIY Storytime Visit our Early Learning Virtual Summer Activities page (www.gailborden.info/ PreschoolSummerLearning) to download and complete this weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s DIY Storytime. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to tag #GailBordenPL with your photo! Plus: Earn the Storytime Badge on Beanstack for our Summer Reading Program! 9a-10a, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Preschool Scavenger Hunt Visit our Early Learning Virtual Summer Activities page (www.gailborden.info/ PreschoolSummerLearning) to download and complete this weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s virtual scavenger hunt. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to tag #GailBordenPL with your photo! Plus: Earn the Scavenger Hunt Badge on Beanstack for our Summer Reading Program! 9a-10a, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Preschool STEAM Activity Visit our Early Learning Virtual Summer Activities page (www.gailborden.info/PreschoolSummerLearning) to download and complete this weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Preschool STEAM Activity. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to tag #GailBordenPL with your photo! Plus: Earn the STEAM Badge on Beanstack for our Summer Reading Program! 9a-10a, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

gailborden.info Spanish Cafe / Conversation Group Online See 6/8. 12p-1p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Elementary Coding Club: Code with 3D Design - Grades 3-5 This is the ultimate mash-up: Coding + 3D printing! Come learn how to design and code a program that will build a 3D object you can keep. This is a three-part series for grades 3-5. *Registration automatically enrolls participant in all three classes: June 1, June 8, & June 15 Have fun learning and building with code in 3D from home using Tinkercad, a free 3D design platform - no downloading necessary. This virtual program will take place in ZOOM. Participants will receive an email invitation with login information and links 24 hours before the program begins. *A DESKTOP, LAPTOP, OR CHROMEBOOK is required. Participants must complete all 3 sessions to receive their 3D object. Objects will be produced using the libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 3D printer. Participants will be contacted when their design is ready and can pick it up at Gail Borden Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Main Location (270 N. Grove

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VIRTUAL DROP-IN SMALL WONDERS Tuesdays 10-11am • June 2, 9, 16, 23

VIRTUAL DROP-IN LAB FOR TEENS Thursdays 10-11am • June 4, 11, 18, 25

Virtual Drop-In Small Wonders classes are geared for for artists in grades K-6, but are suitable for the whole family, using supplies from around your home.

Virtual Drop-In Lab for Teens sessions are suitable for the whole family, but focused on the older of our young artists, grades 7-12.

Classes are live streamed at: facebook.com/sidestreetstudioartselgin Virtual art education sessions are FREE and open to the public. We welcome your tax-deductible donation of any size via our donation page: sidestreetstudioarts.org/donate. Suggested donation $5. Dress for a mess! We don’t try to get messy, but you may be using messy paints and other materials. Be sure to dress in clothing they (or you) won’t be sad to get messy, and set up an appropriate work space. To request a free Brown Bag Art Supply Kit, visit us at sidestreetstudioarts.org/communitymoves. If you have questions, email us at info@sidestreetstudioarts.org. See you soon!

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The recorded voice prompts for gender, ZIP code, and income bracket. The man complies. “Thank you. The City of Barstow is considering a plan brought by the Downtown Merchants Coalition to build a public pay toilet facility on the corner of Second and James Streets. The facility would primarily serve customers of downtown businesses and the Farmers Market, and people attending outdoor concerts and seasonal festivals at McKinley Park. The cost to build and maintain the facility would be offset by a special tax assessment on property in the downtown commercial district, and from user fees. Press 1 if you support this plan; press 2 if you do not support the plan; press 3 if you are unsure or choose not answer; press 4 if you would like to hear additional background information.” Beep. “Thank you for completing our survey. Your opinion counts.”

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A woman at a salon looks up from her newspaper and asks the woman next to her, “Did you

“Evidently a poll found that 83% of the people don’t want it.” “Well thank goodness for that. It seems like a terrible idea to me.” “This meeting of the Barstow City Council is called to order.” The mayor raps the gavel once. “Would the Clerk please call the roll.” “Mayor Michael Sheilds.” “Here.” “Councilor Richard Andermayer.” “Here.” “Councilor Maurice Greeley.” “I’m here.” “Councilor Gordon Kromberg.” “Here.” “Councilor Tomasa Marroquin.” “I am here.” “Councilor Valencia PriceJenkins.” “Here.” “Councilor Roberto Salazar.” “Here.” After approving the minutes from the last meeting, the treasurer’s report, and three committee reports, the Council turns to its first special order of business. “We have a resolution pending, to authorize construction of a public toilet facility at Second and James, together with recommended changes to titles eight and twelve of the Barstow Mu-

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nicipal Code, and the 2021 budget to be amended separately. At this point, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re very familiar with this matter. Is there any further discussion? The Chair recognizes Mr. Greeley.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We all saw the results of that poll. The people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want this.â&#x20AC;? Andermayer interjects, â&#x20AC;&#x153;But the people who work downtown want it. You know we need public rest rooms down there, and the pay-per-use feature is the best way to manage the facility. And pay for it.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Councilor Marroquin?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thank you, Mayor. I will not be voting for this project, because I think the existing rest rooms at McKinley Park could be upgraded to address this need, and the proposed site would be better used for a new business. And I feel that public opinion should be considered as well.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I agree with Tomi,â&#x20AC;? says Price-Jenkins. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A pay toilet building would be terrible for Barstowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s public image. I realize the stores donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like to maintain rest rooms for the public, but thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just part of running a retail business. And they get a lot of traffic from the bandshell, and SailFest, and outdoor theatre.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gordon?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Well ... the idea has some merit, but I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to have to explain to the press why the Council approved such a wildly unpopular plan. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not voting for it.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;To hear all of you rave about how European cities are managed, frankly Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m shocked you wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want this,â&#x20AC;? Andermayer interjects. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They have pay toilets all over Europe.â&#x20AC;? A few more comments are exchanged and the Mayor calls for a roll call vote on the resolution. It fails 5-1 with Andermayer the only affirmative vote. The next morning, the headline of the Barstow Journal reads, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pay Toilet Plan Defeated.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;It says, in making its decision the City Council strongly considered the results of a recent poll by Apex Research that showed 83% disapproval of the proposed facility,â&#x20AC;? a man says to a fellow commuter on the bus. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Did you get a call from Apex Research?â&#x20AC;?

â&#x20AC;&#x153;No. But I hardly ever answer my land line anymore, especially not for some kind of survey.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do you get the Journal at your house?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yeah, but my wife is the only one who reads it.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been doing lots of these polls. Every Thursday the paper reports the latest results. Last week they asked if people were satisfied with the new digital parking meters, and it was overwhelmingly positive.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Really? Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ridiculous. Putting in those meters was one of the most expensive boondoggles the City ever tried. Everybody I know avoids them.â&#x20AC;? The man looks back at his paper. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It says if you would like to participate in future polls addressing Barstow public policy, text your home phone number to 90555. Your opinion counts.â&#x20AC;? The phone rings, displaying the caller ID â&#x20AC;&#x153;APEX RSRCH.â&#x20AC;? A woman answers immediately. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hello, Barstow resident,â&#x20AC;? the recorded voice says. She shouts to her husband in the next room, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Craig, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of those poll calls.â&#x20AC;? Beep ... beep ... beep. The woman follows the prompts for her demographic information. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thank you. The City of Barstow is considering a plan to provide secure document, media and digital device disposal services for residents at two drop-in locations, staffed by a contracted third-party service provider. The cost of these services would be added to the 2021 municipal budget, and will amount to an average tax increase of approximately nine dollars annually per household. Press 1 if you support this plan; press 2 if you do not; press 3 if you are unsure, or wish not to answer. Press 4 if you would like to hear additional background information.â&#x20AC;? Beep. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thank you for completing our survey. Your opinion counts.â&#x20AC;? The woman hangs up and walks to the den. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to start a free disposal program for digital media. You can finally get rid of those old computers.â&#x20AC;?

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The prevailing westerly breezes carry in air from the undeveloped areas west of the city that is rich in oxygen and low in fossil fuel emissions. “Our standard process is to purify the air through 0.3 micron HEPA filters, irradiate it with ultraviolet light and pass it through activated carbon and electrostatic plates,” he told Faque News. “But once the coronavirus reached our area, we started bubbling it through quinine water to be absolutely sure it was virus-free.” Since each canister of SmarteAire weighs 12 pounds when full, it must be carried by a four-rotor drone powered by a compact gasoline engine. The drones are scrambled from SmarteAire’s lab near Longcommon Parkway and piloted individually by remote control using cellular voice and data technology. By following the personalized instructions from the drone pilot over speakerphone, subscription customers attach their 11.9 pound empty canisters to the delivery drone to return them to SmartAire. Since the transaction is completely digital, there is no waste or packaging to dispose of. Fleming declined to comment on the price of his SmarteAire service, explaining that it varies according to distance, frequency, air availability and the cost of fuel. But he boasts that the company has delivered a total of more than seven pounds of air to gamers and other self-isolating residents in the area, in just the first sixty days. “Once people experience the fresh air of a warm Spring day in the privacy and comfort of their own basement,” says Fleming, “they will think of social distancing in a completely new way. We like to say that SmarteAire is literally the future of breathing.”

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June 2020 Ave Elgin, IL) at the drive-up window. 2p-3p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Middle School Coding Club: Code with 3D Design - Grades 6-8 See 6/1. 3.30p-4.30p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Desestresarte Online Despues de escuchar una corta platica sobre el manejo del estres. Aprenderas como elaborar un mandala. Dibujar es una forma divertida de expresarte y de como calmar la mente. Te esperamos. El grupo se reune a traves de la plataforma de reunion virtual Zoom. Puede participar en una computadora, tableta o telefono celular. Al registrarse le contactaremos con el enlace y codigo para participar: O envienos un correo electronico a biblioteca@ gailborden.info (incluya su nombre y telefono) O envienos un mensaje de texto al 224-407-2399 (incluya su nombre y telefono) Para obtener ayuda tecnica para acceder a Zoom: Envienos un correo electronico a library@ gailborden.info (incluya su nombre y telefono) O envienos un mensaje de texto al 224-407-2399 (incluya su nombre y telefono) After registering we will contact you with the link and code to participate: Or send us an email to biblioteca@gailborden.info (include your name and phone) Or send us a text message to 224-4072399 (include your name and phone)

For tech help accessing Zoom: Send us an email to library@gailborden.info (include your name and phone) Or send us a text message to 224-4072399 (include your name and phone) 6p-7p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info CHEFTalks CHEFTalks: Each month there will be a new topic of discussion related to food. At our August 12th meeting, we will luanch our Potluck. CHEFTalks Potluck Guidelines Please prepare enough to share, about 5 servings, homemade, using non-disposable containers. You may bring either a main course, soup, salad, desert, fruit, veggies, bread, or ﬂowers from your garden to make the table pretty! Please no commercially prepared food items. 6.30p, Zion Lutheran Church, 330 Griswold Avenue cheﬁllinois.org. Free Programa de cuentos virtual en espanol! Acompana a la Srta. Grisel en Facebook en vivo todos los lunes. Vamos a leer cuentos, cantar y habra titeres. Favor de visitar: https:// bit.ly/gbplFBLV Join Miss Grisel on Facebook Live every Monday! We will sing songs, read stories, and listen to puppet shows: Please visit https:// bit.ly/gbplFBLV at time of program. Storytime will be available on Facebook to watch after live performance. 6.30p-7p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

ESO Listeners Club: Movie Night! Jim Kendros explores how John Williams found a compositional style that worked so perfectly with the big screen & gives a preview of the music to be heard on ESO’s 1st pop concert for 20/21 season! The music of John Williams has become synonymous with big budget blockbusters: Harry Potter, Star Wars, Jaws, Indiana Jones and so many more. This program is sponsored by The Elgin Symphony Orchestra. Please Register After registering, you will receive a conﬁrmation email with a link to the program via Zoom. 7p-8p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Tue.Jun.9 STEAM: Tiny Greenhouses Summer means gardens of beautiful ﬂowers and veggies. Let’s make a tiny greenhouse and see what helps the plants grow. Grade 1-5. Registration Required. This program has supplies to be picked up at the library. All registered participants will receive an email with the class zoom login and instructions on picking up materials for the program from drive-up window at the Main Library (address: 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin) from Monday, June 1- Sunday, June 7. Program Supplies in the Bag: 1 Paper towel sheet, 1 Sandwich sized Ziploc, 5 Seeds, 1 Observation Journal. Program Sup-

plies to Gather from Home: Scissors, Markers or crayons, Clear tape, Small bowl of water. 11a-11.20a, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info STEAM: Tiny Greenhouses See above. 11.30a-11.50a, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info STEAM: Tiny Greenhouses See above. 1p-1.20p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Grupo de Conversacion en Ingles Online Practica conversar, mejora tu pronunciacion y adquiere conﬁanza con un tutor. Practice everyday conversations, improve your pronunciation and gain conﬁdence. With Literacy Connection tutors. El grupo se reune a traves de la plataforma de reuniones virtuales Zoom. Puede participar en una computadora, tableta o telefono celular. Al registrarse le contactaremos con el enlace y codigo para participar: O envienos un correo electronico a biblioteca@gailborden. info (incluya su nombre y telefono) O envienos un mensaje de texto al 224-407-2399 (incluya su nombre y telefono) Para obtener ayuda tecnica para acceder a Zoom: Envienos un correo electronico a library@gailborden.info (incluya su nombre y telefono) O envienos un mensaje de texto al 224-407-2399 (incluya su nombre y telefono) The group meets on the Zoom digital platform. You can participate on a computer, tablet or phone.

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Suggestions ~ Visit 850 N. Grove in Elgin’s Northeast Neighborhood ASAP. That gorgeous NeoClassical building is scheduled for demolition. We invite artists to Document Elgin’s most famous Oak, or any aspect you want to feature. Draw century-old archtectural details. Paint a broad landscape. Capture a photo image or a video. Write a poem or story, or Assemble a collage. Discover up close what we may soon lose. All ages welcome. Children especially! All art accepted. A Community Exhibit is planned! Why not be part of it? SaveDCCook.com will supply details, and all Actions scheduled as they develop. Things change quickly ... stay tuned for updates! Contributing your art will bring a special heartfelt awareness to this threat to an irreplaceable element of our heritage. ART is a powerful and effective means to state what we VALUE. And if, in spite of our efforts, Cook is taken down, at least ART will remain to honor and respect the memory of what’s been lost.

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Wed.Jun.10 Nature Club: Honeybees Let’s learn about Honeybees! We will learn about how bees communicate, do some math as we learn about their homes, and make a bee craft! Grade 1-5. Registration Required. This program has supplies to be picked up at the library. All registered participants will receive an email with the class zoom login and instructions on picking up materials for the program from drive-up window at the Main Library (address: 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin) from Monday, June 1-Sunday, June 7. for instructions. Program Supplies in the bag: Honeybee template on cardstock Class Worksheet Ruler Program Supplies to gather from home: Scissors Markers or Crayons Glue Stick 11a-11.20a, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Tiny Tales See 6/3. 11a-11.30a, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Nature Club: Honeybees See above. 11.20a-11.50a, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Nature Club: Honeybees See above. 1p-1.20p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Virtual Art Club for Grades 6-8 Join other artists to draw and chat! This event will be held live using the online meeting platform Zoom. Please include your email when registering. Once you have registered, check your email one hour before the program for a link. 2p-3p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Futuros Bilingues Online / Go Bilingual Group Online See 6/3. 5p-6p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden. info Virtual Digital Media Camp Join Andre and Andrew live on Facebook to learn the ins and outs of audio and video recording and editing. June 10 - Capturing Sound: The Fundamentals of Recording Audio. Learn how to capture audio using a variety of devices, and learn the differences between microphone types. June 17th Soundtrap.com (Online Audio Recording) Learn the basics of recording and making music on Soundtrap.com, a free online Digital Audio Workstation. June 24 - EQ Tutorial: Using Equalization to Sculpt Your Sound. From the car to the studio, learn to make your audio sound cleaner and closer to the way you want it to sound using equalization. 5p-7p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Pride Ride We welcome the community to join us for a group bike ride celebrating Pride Month! Friends and family, young and old, are welcome to attend! We’ll have music to ride to, and dressing up in your PRIDE gear is highly encouraged! We’ll meet at Festival Park at 7, and head out about 7:15 to roll about 5 miles at a social pace--a chill ride easy for everyone! If you have not signed the 2020 annual ride waiver, please do so at: https:// waiver.fr/p-SDLTu 7p-8.30p, Festival Park, 132 S. Grove Avenue elginbikehub.com

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This program has supplies to be picked up at the library. All registered participants will receive an email with the class zoom login and instructions on picking up materials for the program from drive-up window at the Main Library (address: 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin) from Monday, June 1-Sunday, June 7. for instructions. Supplies in Bag: White paper plate cut in half, 4 pieces (or even scraps) of different colored papers, Googly Eyes. Supplies at Home: Scissors, Glue, Stapler, Markers and/or crayons. 2p-2.30p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden. info Mingle In Place: Drinks with Andrew / String Principals Hear what the key ESO musicians have to say when the stage lights off and with a drink in their hand, as they share a fun evening with their conductor! Please Register The ﬁve string principals, Isabella Lippi, Daniella Folker, Amanda Grimm, Matt Agnew and Tim Schaffer collectively shape the string sound of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra. This program is sponsored by The Elgin Symphony Orchestra. After registering, you will receive a conﬁrmation email with a link to the program via Zoom. 7p-8p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info One-of-a-kind Crafts See 6/4. 7p-7.15p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Sonidos del Ingles Online / Sounds of English Online Class See 6/4. 7p-8p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info

Thu.Jun.11 Adventure Storytime with Ms. Stephanie See 6/4. 11a-11.30a, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Summer Family Book Club: Unicorn Rescue Society Looking for ideas for books to read this summer? Join us via Zoom for a summer book club. We’ll read aloud and discuss a selection from the book and make a fun craft with supplies you have at home. First book selection: Unicorn Rescue Society- The Creature of the Pines by Adam Gidwitz. Registration required.

Fri.Jun.12 Parent Cafe + Baby Play See 6/5. 10a-10.30a, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden.info Down on the Farm Dance Party Join us for songs, stories, and dancing about the farm! Participants are welcome to wear their cowboy hats or animal costumes from their homes. Best for ages 3-8. This event will be held live using an online meeting platform, Zoom. Once you have registered, please check your email one

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Sat.Jun.13 Senior Housing 101 Rick Graffagna, owner of Senior Solutions will discuss types of housing available, things to consider, funding, and how to ﬁnd properties. This program is for both seniors & their adult children. Please Register. After registering, you will receive a conﬁrmation email with a link to the program via Zoom. 11a-12p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden. info Clase de Computacion Online: El Mundo de Google: YouTube Aprenderas a utilizar la aplicacion Google YouTube y aprovechar al maximo todos sus recursos. Las clases son gratis y abiertas al publico. Maestro: Fernando Medina. See 6/6. 1p-2.30p, GBPL Virtual 847.742.2411 gailborden. info

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Rituals for Creativity by Michael J. Murschel, SD Last month, I wrote about the difference between habit and ritual. “A habit is doing something in a repeated way, with the main objective of doing the action itself. You always put on your shoes in the same order. Your morning and evening routines are always the same. You do these things unconsciously, on automatic pilot.” That gives structure to your world, continuity, and predictability: Certain things happen in certain ways at certain times. “A ritual is doing something in a repeated way, its focus on something outside the actions themselves. Ritual influences outcomes. You pray with your words ordered in a specific way. You light candles at certain times of the day, night, year.” And while it is all well and good that a habit becomes a routine, i.e. that thing that happens at this or that time of the day, rituals might ought not to become routine, at least in the sense that they become mindless repetition, because they lose their meaning and ultimately their life-changing impact. As creatives, we are faced with the very real possibility of developing rituals for ourselves to increase our productivity, only to discover that the ritual has become so routine that it is now a habit. Mark Twain’s daily ritual included going into his study after breakfast and staying there till late afternoon. After evening dinner, he would read his day’s writing to his family. Routine, but also ritual through which he focused his creative energy. While visiting Paris, Twain and his

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daughters had a ritual of them pointing at a random picture, and he, in response, creating a story around that image. Eduardo Sarmiento, Creative Director with the creative strategic development firm, Brunet|Garcia, explains that his ritual of sharpening pencils with a knife engages his creativity in a moment of clarity and deep introspection, allowing his contemplation to settle in on his creative process. How you develop your own ritual should be a creative exercise in and of itself. First, determine why you need a ritual to lead you into your creativity. To set off sacred time and space for creative work? To clear your mind? Focus? Empower you? Calm you? Are you a physical or a spiritual ritualist? Do you need to physically light candles, burn incense, ring bells? Sit in a certain place, a certain way, at a certain time? Or will you mediate? Pray? Contemplate? Enter the silence in hopes of encountering … only you can answer that, and even if you know what you want to encounter, what you may actually encounter might truly surprise you. (Hint: It helps to have a guide, at least in the beginning.) Or will you combine the two, letting physical action propel you into deeper communion with your creative wellspring?

My ritual, at least in the beginning, was based on something I read in Writer’s Digest decades ago, while still in high school. It said that every day you should sit in front of your typewriter (remember those things?) for a couple of hours. You did not have to write. But, you couldn’t do anything else. Today, nearly 3,000 published feature articles, 42 produced scripts, three books published under my own name and five books ghost-written for others, as well as hundreds of funeral eulogies, service designs, and commemorations later, that ritual still works for me. Renowned author and comparative mythologist, Joseph Campbell, wrote, “ … By participating in a ritual … Your consciousness is being re-minded of the wisdom of your own life. I think ritual is terribly important.” So do I. And you?

Michael J Murschel, SD, is a Spiritual Director whose private practice focuses on the nurturing the conversation of people and groups with the workings of The Spirit, God, that Universal Power, in their lives in order to guide them to becoming all which they are created to be. His offices are located in downtown Elgin, Illinois, and he may be contacted at 224-577-8338, or by email to: michael@michaeljmurschel.com

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O Founder, Our Editor and Publisher Jeffrey R. Pierce will stay on through the end of 2020, and would like to turn over the BRAVO legacy to new ownership in early 2021. A lot could happen between now and then, and we hope it does. We hope the right person or small team will pick up where we left off, and build something great on the humble platform we established. If you or someone you know is interested in exploring this unique opportunity, write to us at bravo@marqueemedia.net. As always, thanks for reading! —JP

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by Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra The Illinois Council of Orchestras has named Anthony Riani as Volunteer of the Year for his service to the Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra during the 2018-19 season, largely focused on his video recording and editing contributions. EYSO staff say Rianiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efforts go above and beyond volunteerism to the point that he has become an invaluable member of the EYSO team, and his dedication to and understanding of EYSOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s core values and mission are reflected in his work and attitude. Rianiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most recent contribution helped EYSO conclude its 2019-20 season with FolklĂłrico, a virtual concert featuring all EYSO ensembles, including its three full orchestras, two string orchestras, Brass Choir, and EYSO Samba Band and preconcert performances by EYSO Honors Chamber Ensembles. The recording of the concert is available at www.eyso.org/concert.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The EYSO spirit of innovation, curiosity, and enthusiasm burns brightly as students, families, staff, and volunteers came together to create something truly spectacular,â&#x20AC;? said Artistic Director Matthew Sheppard, â&#x20AC;&#x153;a digital concert cycle and final performance, with all the hallmarks of expert noticing weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve come to appreciate in EYSO. â&#x20AC;&#x153; Riani lives in Geneva and is father of two EYSO players. Anaka played trumpet in Sinfonia, Philharmonia, and Youth Symphony, and was a member of the Sterling Brass Quintet 201617. Rebecca is now in her seventh season with EYSO, playing violin. Riani spent most of his career in the print industry, but has loved music since his own school days. He started the trombone in fifth grade (although his first choice would have been trumpet) and played in band, marching band, solo ensemble, and musical pit orchestras.

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After high school, he continued to play in the Addison Community Band. It was during Anaka’s second EYSO season that Anthony decided rather than just dropping off his girls at rehearsal, he would stay and watch. More and more fascinated with the EYSO approach — encouraging curiosity, imagination, critical thinking and collaboration (which he admits was different than his own musical experience as a kid) — he had an idea. Why not use his skills as a videographer to provide the conductors with a weekly video of their rehearsal, to review and use to plan the following week? EYSO now retains a library of thousands of hours of high-quality videography, a priceless resource for a performance arts and educational organization like EYSO. Riani manages every aspect of recording and editing every rehearsal and concert throughout the entire season and has been doing so efficiently and reliably for five years. “We all appreciate his dependability, flexibility, and generosity of time,” said Sheppard, “but most of all we value his enthusiasm and ever-cheerful ‘Yes, we can!’ attitude.” Riani’s passion for the organization shines through not only in the amount of time he dedicates to EYSO, but also in his ability to recall precise moments. He genuinely cares about what students are doing to be fully present and immersed in their work. While

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nity. Riani understood the importance of this campaign and developed a method of making personalized videos for students, tailored to their ensembles. He has refined these videos and process, and the personalized video is now a permanent part of EYSO’s NOTES campaign.

managing the technical aspect of videography, he is also taking note, both physical and mental, during recordings. When asked if he remembers a certain moment, he is almost always able to quickly recall and locate video of what is been requested. In addition to recording all the rehearsals and concerts, Riani often comes with up with original ideas to broaden EYSO’s exposure. During the 2018-19 season, he helped students with their NOTES campaign. NOTES is an annual student led fundraising campaign that engages students in philanthropy by sharing their EYSO story. Historically, students shared their EYSO stories by writing letters (and eventually emails) to their friends, family, and commu-

The mission of EYSO is to create a community of young musicians, enriching their lives and the lives of their families, schools, communities and beyond, through the study and performance of excellent music. EYSO serves nearly 400 students from 70 Chicagoland communities and has a national reputation for providing students with an engaging musical experience and a comprehensive learning environment of curiosity, imagination, critical thinking, and collaboration. Students explore a thematic curriculum each season — one which helps students develop artistically and technically, and prepares them for a future of complex ideas, creative risk-taking, and leadership as global citizen. This approach has led hundreds of alumni to successful careers as professional musicians, educators, and strong leaders in every field. The 2019-20 season theme was MOVE. It explored the rich traditions of Dalcroze, ballet, and folk dance including collaborations with Joffrey Ballet artist Luis Vazquez. To learn more, visit https://www. eyso.org or call (847) 841-7700.

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