Upcoming Events and Announcements in the Carpentersville Area

Carpentersville Rotary Blind Flights Fundraiser

The Carpentersville Rotary Club will host its Blind Flights beer tasting fundraiser on Saturday, July 11, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Carpenter Park, located at 275 Maple Ave., Carpentersville. Attendees can enjoy beer from nine local establishments. The event will also have live music and food for purchase from vendors No Manches and Duke’s Blues-N-BBQ. A free tasting glass will be provided to the first 150 attendees. Tickets cost $40 and are available at carpentersvillerotary.org.

Benefit Concert for Anderson Humane

Anderson Humane will celebrate its 60th anniversary with a benefit concert on Sunday, July 12, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the St. Charles Motorcycle Museum & Art Gallery, 1317 E. Main St., St. Charles. Bands performing include The Bare Hambones, Rishi Maze, Saturday Morning Punk Rock Club, and Little King Trashmouth. The event will feature raffles, a cash bar, and free museum admission. Donations will be accepted at the door. For details, visit ahconnects.org or email [email protected].

Fox River Trolley Museum Special Event

The Fox River Trolley Museum is hosting “All Aboard Days” for individuals with special needs on Sundays, July 12 and August 9, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Trolley rides and special sensory-friendly activities will be available. Visitors are encouraged to contact the museum in advance for specific accommodations. Regular admission applies. The museum is at 365 S. La Fox St., South Elgin. More information can be found by calling 847-697-4676 or visiting foxtrolley.org.

Free Concert at Lords Park Zoo

Chamber Music on the Fox presents The Outset Trio in a free concert at Lords Park Zoo, 325 Hiawatha Drive, Elgin, on Monday, July 13, from noon to 1 p.m. The performance will include compositions by Mark O’Connor, featuring bluegrass, country, jazz, and classical music. The Outset Trio comprises violin, viola, and double bass musicians. For more information, visit chambermusiconthefox.org.

Seigle Foundation Education Grants

The Seigle Foundation has awarded $356,250 in education grants to 11 nonprofit organizations. Recipients include Alignment Collaborative for Education, Boys and Girls Clubs of North Central Illinois, and Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley, among others. Theresa Forthofer, CEO of Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley, stated that the support helps children with developmental disabilities. The foundation also supports arts, food insecurity, and housing initiatives. For more information, visit seiglefoundation.org.

Family Fun Event by AID in Elgin

The Association for Individual Development (AID) will host a family fun event on Friday, July 10, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Wildwood Commons Apartments, 695 S. State St., Elgin. Free ice cream, games, and activities for children will be available. This event aims to introduce the community to AID’s mental health and case management services. For additional information, call 877-243-0001.