Lions offer free hearing screenings
May 28, 2012 3:56PM
Updated: July 3, 2012 10:16AM
South Elgin: Lions sponsor free hearing tests Friday
Deafness has no respect for age, wealth or rank, and it strikes people of all economic, social and age categories with equal frequency. To help protect the public through early detection and public awareness, the South Elgin Lions Club and the Lions of Illinois Foundation are teaming up to offer free hearing screenings for everyone over the age of 18 (or minors 10 to 17 year old with written parental consent) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at Heritage Woods of South Elgin, located at 700 N. McLean Blvd. The mobile hearing screening is made possible through the Lions of Illinois Foundation, the charitable arm of Illinois’ more than 700 Lions clubs.
Elgin: City gears up for Saturday pool openings
The City of Elgin Parks and Recreation Department is gearing up for the start of the outdoor swimming season at the Lords Park and Wing Park aquatic centers. This year’s outdoor pool season runs from June 2 through Aug. 19. For the best value, residents are encouraged to purchase a season pass early in the season. Season passes are an investment that helps provide families the opportunity for a fun-filled summer. People can save money by purchasing a family pass. Season passes can be purchased at the Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way. For more information on location, operating hours, daily fees, pool passes, and more, visit the following: Lords Park: www.cityofelgin.org/index.aspx?nid=220; and Wing Park: www.cityofelgin.org/index.aspx?NID=219.
St. Charles: Corporate sponsors sought for walk
The sixth-annual Bob Leonard Walk will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Aug. 11 at the Pottawatomie Park Grand Pavilion, St. Charles. The River Corridor Foundation has announced a unique opportunity for corporate sponsorships for the upcoming sixth-annual Bob Leonard Run/Walk. Sponsoring companies will receive strong community promotion at the event, logo identification on participant apparel and commemorative items, as well as receiving complimentary event registration fees for employees to promote corporate wellness efforts. A variety of sponsorship levels are available to fit companies of every size. Companies or individuals interested in registration and/or sponsorship opportunities should visit www.stcrivercorridor.org or contact Jennifer Leonard-Biddle at 630-464-4230. Sponsorship registration must be completed by June 4 for inclusion in all promotional activities. The River Corridor Foundation is a 501(c) organization dedicated to creating a lively riverfront environment in St. Charles. The foundations’ goal is to provide the inspiration and initial financial leadership for the execution of the River Corridor Master Plan as developed in conjunction with the St. Charles Park District, the city of St. Charles and the Downtown St. Charles Partnership.
