Greater than 341 ECC levels awarded at Saturday ceremonies
Elgin Group Faculty offered levels to 341 graduates at two graduation ceremonies held Saturday, Dec. 14, in accordance with ECC spokeswoman Andrea Watson.
The faculty had a complete of 724 candidates for commencement, of which 180 attended the morning ceremony for college students transferring to different colleges and 161 within the afternoon for individuals who accomplished profession and technical applications.
The morning ceremony featured pupil speaker Marco Adrianzen Ruiz, who obtained an affiliate diploma in science. Ruiz is a world pupil from Lima, Peru, who presently lives in Bartlett. The afternoon pupil speaker was Fay Smith, of Elgin, who obtained an affiliate diploma in utilized science-human companies.
ECC Interim President Peggy Heinrich delivered the graduation tackle at each ceremonies. Donna Redmer, chair of the ECC Board of Trustees, and Deyana Matt, training adjunct school member and 2023 Excellent Half-Time School Member award winner, additionally spoke.
For extra data, go to elgin.edu/student-services/student-records-transcripts/commencement/graduation and youtube.com/elginspartans.
Seniors make their very own gingerbread homes
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A free gingerbread home adorning occasion will probably be held Wednesday evening at Diamond Jim’s Tavern and Fuel Grill in East Dundee. (Chicago Tribune Media Companies)
Free gingerbread home adorning occasion at Diamond Jim’s
Diamond Jim’s Tavern and Fuel Grill in East Dundee will probably be internet hosting a free gingerbread home adorning occasion from 6 to eight p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18.
The night will embody candy treats, vacation cheer and Christmas drinks for buy, in accordance with a social media put up for the occasion. Reservations are required.
Diamond Jim’s is at 325 Meier St. To make a reservation or for extra data, name 224-484-8554.
Hanover Township to distribute meal bins beginning Thursday
Hanover Township’s vacation meal bins will probably be distributed to those that have registered starting Thursday, Dec. 19, on the Astor Avenue Group Middle, 7431 Astor Ave., Hanover Park.
Meal bins additionally will probably be distributed Friday, Dec. 20; Monday, Dec. 23; and Tuesday, Dec 24, in accordance with a information launch. Distribution hours are 9 a.m. to three p.m. every day apart from Dec. 24, when the hours will probably be 9 a.m. to midday.
Eligible township residents have been requested to pre-register by visiting the group heart and presenting a legitimate ID or utility invoice. Every field incorporates a frozen turkey or ham, canned fruit and veggies, espresso, dessert, gravy combine, potatoes and stuffing combine.
In December 2023, Hanover Township distributed 416 meal bins. For extra data, name Hanover Township Human Companies, 630-540-9085.
Vacation Artwork Conflict set for Friday at Facet Road Studio
The Vacation Artwork Conflict holiday-themed reside portray competitors will probably be held from 7 to 11 p.m Friday, Dec. 20, within the theater house at Facet Road Studio Arts, 15½ Ziegler Court docket, Elgin.
Artists will compete in three rounds of reside portray, with viewers members voting on who will win the ultimate money prize, in accordance with the studio’s web site. All art work created in the course of the competitors will probably be instantly auctioned, with proceeds benefiting the artists and nonprofit Facet Road Studio Arts.
Admission is a $15 on the door or $13 on-line upfront. For tickets and knowledge, go to www.sidestreetstudioarts.org/event-details/holiday-art-clash.
