COMMUNITY & ENGAGEMENT (July 7 - 13) 🤝

✂️ Ribbon Cutting Celebration: Sunrise Park (Bartlett) | 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM | Free | Celebrate the grand reopening of Sunrise Park during an official dedication ceremony highlighting upgraded playground equipment, a pump track, and a renovated basketball court. | Sunrise Park (Link)

🍴 Let’s Do Lunch with EAC Staff (Elgin) | 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM | Free (Registration Required, pay for own lunch) | Network with chamber staff and fellow professionals over iconic Chicago-style street food at this casual community-focused midday gathering. | Portillo's (Link)

🌱 Harvest Helpers: Seed Library Volunteering (Schaumburg) | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Free | Support regional sustainability by helping organize community seeds to promote local gardening and agricultural growth. | Central Library Adult Classroom (Link)

👮 BPD Neighborhood Roll Call (Bartlett) | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Free | Connect face-to-face with your friendly local police officers to talk public safety, exchange neighborhood updates, and pick up crime prevention resources. | Village of Bartlett limits (Link)

💼 Resume & Job Hunting Help (Elk Grove Village) | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Free | Job seekers receive direct, personal assistance with local career networking, custom cover letters, and resume optimization. | Elk Grove Village Public Library (Link)

🔥 Teen Fire Academy (Hoffman Estates) | 6:00 PM | Free (Registration required) | Teens get a hands-on look at firefighting skills and emergency operations in this interactive academy session. | Hoffman Estates Fire Department (Link)

🔍 Job Search Help: American Job Center (Schaumburg) | 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Free | Receive professional one-on-one career guidance and resume optimization from local employment specialists. | Central Library Adult Classroom (Link)

💡 Energy Bill Savings Clinic (Skokie) | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Free | Sit down with consumer advocates to review your home utility accounts and uncover instant conservation rebates. | Skokie Village Hall Lower Level (Link)

☕ Small Business Coffee & Connect (Arlington Heights) | 9:00 AM | Free | Network with local business owners and organizations to build stronger community connections. | Arlington Heights Memorial Library (Link)

🩸 Regional Blood Drive (Buffalo Grove) | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Free | Join State Representative Daniel Didech to provide a vital gift that supports local medical needs and community wellness. | Community Service Building (Link)

🤝 Adaptive Teen Social: Turning Pointe (Schaumburg) | 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Free | Join an inclusive and welcoming community circle specifically designed for neurodivergent youth and their families. | Central Library Program Room (Link)

📋 Job Search and Career Services Drop-in Assistance (Skokie) | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Free | Receive targeted personalized resume critiques, mock interview feedback, and tactical local hiring leads. | Skokie Public Library (Link)

👮 Community Roll Call (Skokie) | 6:00 PM | Free | Connect face-to-face with local police officers over public safety goals and community relationship building. | Gross Point Park (Link)

🙋 Teen Volunteer Council Meeting (Streamwood) | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Free | Local teenagers can share input, shape upcoming seasonal teen programming, and plan meaningful community service efforts. | Poplar Creek Public Library - Teen Study Room X (Link)

⛳ 8th Annual Dr. Randall Hodge Charity Golf Outing (Elgin) | 11:00 AM | Price Varies | A community-driven, scramble-format golf fundraiser featuring live entertainment, raffle auctions, and a celebratory dinner. | Bowes Creek Country Club (Link)

🎈 AID Family Fun Community Event (Elgin) | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Free | Join fellow neighbors for an engaging afternoon of family-friendly entertainment and community connections hosted by the Association for Individual Development. | Association for Individual Development (Link)

🌴 Hawaiian Luau (Mount Prospect) | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | $50 | Escape to an adult-only tropical night by the pool featuring live Hawaiian dancers and craft beer, with all proceeds benefiting the River Trails Park & Recreation Foundation. | Woodland Trails Park (Link)

🎖️ Veterans Committee Meeting (Hanover Park) | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Free | Engage with community advocates to help promote and organize supportive resources for local military personnel. | Hanover Park Police Department Headquarters (Link)

☕ Coffee with Council (Mount Prospect) | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Free | Engage in friendly, casual conversations with elected village officials about community updates, local projects, and anything else on your mind over a hot cup of coffee. | Farley Community Room at Village Hall (Link)

⚡ Save Energy, Reduce Electricity Bills Clinic (Skokie) | 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Free | Stop by the market booth to connect with environmental specialists and gather simple tricks to cut down home utility expenses. | Skokie Village Hall Parking Lot (Link)

🦸 Heroes Day (Vernon Hills) | 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM | Free Admission for First Responders/Military | A community tribute offering complimentary waterpark access for local military and public safety personnel. | Turtle Creek Waterpark (Link)

🎒 Tools for Success School Supply Drive (Hoffman Estates) | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Free (Donation drop-off) | Drop off essential school supplies to support local students and ensure they have the tools needed for the upcoming school year. | (Link)

📢 Summer Celebration Business Expo: Application Deadline (Streamwood) | 11:59 PM | Free | Ensure your brand is represented at this major community festival by securing your promotional booth before the final registration window closes. | Village Hall (Link)

🎖️ Military Mondays (Vernon Hills) | All Day | Free | Veterans and active-duty military members receive a special promotional game play card and local restaurant discounts. | Dave & Buster's (Link)