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  1. Home

  2. Explore Elgin

    1. About Elgin
      1. Our History
      2. Demographics
      3. Education
    2. Downtown
    3. Dining
    4. Grand Victoria Casino
    5. Hemmens Cultural Center
      1. Box Office
        1. How To Purchase Tickets
        2. Hours of Operation
        3. Handicap Accessibility
          1. Handicap Accessibility: Parking, Elevator etc
        4. Seating Chart
          1. Seating Chart Description
        5. Lost and Found
        6. House Rules
        7. Volunteer
        8. Support The Arts
      2. Behind the Scenes
        1. About Hemmens
        2. Cast & Crew
        3. History of Hemmens
      3. Plan Your Visit
        1. Directions
        2. Parking
        3. Metra
        4. Dining
        5. Nearby Hotels
        6. Helpful Links
        7. Virtual Tour
      4. Facility Rental
        1. Main Stage
        2. Exhibition Hall
        3. Lobby
        4. How Do I Get Started?
      5. Contact Us
    6. Special Events & Cultural Arts
      1. Cultural Arts
        1. Cultural Arts Grants
          1. Individual Artist Grant - Cultural Arts
          2. Organizational Grant - Cultural Arts
          3. Neighborhood Public Art Grant
          4. Organizational Grant Final Report
          5. Individual Artist Grant Final Report
          6. 2019 Cultural Art Grant Awardees
            1. Ballet Folklorico Huehuecoyotl (BFH)
            2. Children's Theatre of Elgin
            3. Elgin Symphony Orchestra
            4. Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra
            5. Hamilton Wings
            6. Side Street Studio Arts
        2. Utility Box Wrapping
        3. Public Art
      2. Major Events
        1. Art & Soul
        2. Art Harvest
        3. Ceremonies, Open Houses, and Other Events
        4. Daddy/Daughter Dance
        5. Earth Day Celebration
        6. Elgin Civil War Experience
        7. Elgin Fringe Festival
        8. Elgin Hay Day
        9. Elgin Literary Festival
        10. Elgin Short Film Festival
        11. Fourth of July
        12. Fox Trot
        13. iFEST
        14. Kwanzaa Celebration
        15. Martin Luther King Jr. Events - 2020
        16. Nightmare on Chicago Street
        17. Summer Concerts in the Park
        18. Summer Movies in the Park
      3. Venues
        1. Elgin Art Showcase
        2. Festival Park
        3. Hemmens Cultural Center
      4. City Special Events Calendar
      5. Community Events Calendar
    7. Recreation
      1. Fox River Trail
      2. Golf
      3. Kane County Forest Preserve
      4. Lords Park Zoo
      5. Museums
      6. Parks & Recreation
        1. Parks
          1. Discover Elgin Parks
          2. Freedom Run Dog Park
          3. Hawthorne Hill Nature Center
            1. Directions
            2. Programs
            3. Rentals
            4. Volunteer Opportunities
          4. Park Map & List
          5. Parks Master Plan
        2. Biking & Walking
          1. Bikeway Master Plan
          2. Bicycle Safety Publications
          3. Pedestrian Safety
        3. Golf
          1. Bowes Creek Country Club
          2. Highlands Golf
          3. Wing Park Golf Course
        4. Recreation Facilities
          1. Facility Rentals
            1. Centre of Elgin Room Rentals
            2. Eastside Recreation Center Rentals
            3. Lords Park Pavilion
            4. Pool Rentals
          2. The Centre of Elgin
            1. Adventure Island (Aquatics)
            2. Athletics
            3. Banquet Facility
            4. Memberships
            5. Preschool
            6. Youth and Teen Programs
          3. Camps
          4. City Skate
          5. Elgin Sports Complex
            1. Soccer Leagues
            2. Softball Leagues
              1. Summer Softball Information
                1. Summer Dates
                2. Summer Leagues
              2. Masters Softball Leagues
              3. Fall Softball Information
              4. Softball Player List
              5. Early Out Softball Tournament
            3. Schedule of Events
            4. Preschool T-ball League
            5. Sand Volleyball
            6. Camps
          6. Eastside Recreation Center (ERC)
            1. ERC Boxing - Youth & Adult
            2. ERC Facility Room Rentals
            3. ERC Fitness & Weight Lifting
            4. ERC Martial Arts
          7. Hawthorne Hill Nature Center
          8. Elgin Family Aquatic Centers
            1. Pool Passes
            2. Adventure Island / Lap Pool
              1. Hours of Operation
            3. Wing Park Family Aquatic Center
              1. Daily Fees
              2. Hours of Operation
              3. Season Passes
            4. Lords Park Family Aquatic Center
              1. Daily Fees
              2. Hours of Operation
              3. Season Passes
            5. Pool Policies
            6. Lifeguarding
          9. Lords Park Pavilion
          10. Lords Park Zoo
          11. Rainout Line
        5. I want to...
          1. FIND
            1. Online Registration
            2. Current Program Brochure
            3. Parks and Rec Facilities
            4. FAQ's
            5. Resources and Information
            6. Contact Information
            7. Youth Scholarship Fund
            8. Rent a Shelter
              1. Discover Elgin Parks
              2. Freedom Run Dog Park
              3. Hawthorne Hill Nature Center
              4. Park Map & List
              5. Parks Master Plan
          2. Donate/Volunteer
            1. Fundraising Events
            2. Volunteer Opportunities
            3. Illinois Brews at Bowes Creek
          3. Register/Attend
            1. Online Registration
            2. BASE Program
            3. Summer Lunch Program
            4. Special Recreation - NISRA
            5. Youth Scholarship Fund
          4. Apply for a Job
    8. Live
      1. Education
      2. Gail Borden Public Library
      3. Garbage Collection Schedule
      4. Garbage & Recycling
      5. Grant Opportunities
      6. Historic Districts
      7. Human Services Resources
      8. Neighborhoods
        1. Elgin Community Network
        2. Neighborhood Block Parties
        3. Neighborhood Watch
      9. Preschool
      10. Places of Worship
      11. Real Estate Transfer Stamp
      12. Seasonal Information
      13. Sustainability Action Plan
        1. Knowledge Center
          1. Elgin Environmental Research
          2. Sustainability Briefs & Promotional Media
        2. Rain Barrels
        3. Solar in Elgin
        4. Fall 2012 Implementation
      14. Transportation
      15. Volunteering
        1. Boards and Commissions
        2. Community Gardens
          1. Adopt-A-Garden
        3. Election Judge - Cook County
        4. Election Judge - Kane County
        5. Parks & Recreation Volunteer
        6. Police Volunteer
        7. Volunteer for Special Events
      16. Voter Registration Information
      17. Water Billing Information
      18. Cold Weather Reminders and Resources
    9. Work
      1. City of Elgin Jobs
      2. Diversity and Inclusion Framework
      3. Jobs in Elgin
      4. Transportation
    10. Play
      1. Fox River Trail
      2. Community Events
      3. Hemmens Cultural Center
      4. City of Elgin Special Events
      5. Public Art
    11. Visiting
      1. Getting Here
      2. Staying Here
      3. Parking in Elgin
      4. Community Events
      5. Historic Elgin
      6. Nature & Outdoors
      7. Shopping
      8. Sports
      9. Gail Borden Public Library
      10. Visitors Guide
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  3. City Services

    1. Community Development
      1. Building
        1. Contractor Requirements
        2. Current Codes
        3. Plan Review
      2. Permits
        1. Handouts
        2. Residential Projects
          1. Backyard Chicken Keeping
          2. Honey Beekeeping
      3. Comprehensive Plan
      4. GIS & City of Elgin Maps
        1. Maps
      5. Historic Preservation
        1. Architectural Rehabilitation Grants
        2. Building Plaque Program
          1. Research Tips
            1. Bibliographies
            2. Maps
            3. Newspapers
            4. Street Name Changes
        3. Design Review Subcommittee
        4. Elgin Design Guideline Manual
        5. Elgin Heritage Commission
        6. Historic American Building Survey
        7. Historic Districts & Landmarks
          1. Historic Districts
            1. D.C. Cook / Lovell Area Historic District
            2. Elgin Historic District
            3. Elgin National Watch Historic District
            4. Spring / Douglas Historic District
            5. Elgin Bungalow Thematic Historic District
          2. National Register Properties
        8. Mayor's Preservation Awards
        9. Preservation Month Event
      6. Inspections
      7. Planning and Zoning
      8. Public Hearings
    2. Construction Projects
      1. City of Elgin
      2. Kane County Department of Transportation
      3. Illinois Department of Transportation
    3. Contact Us
    4. Elgin 311
    5. Garbage & Recycling
      1. Activating Service
      2. Compact Fluorescent Bulb Recycling
      3. Composting
        1. What Can I Compost?
        2. What Is Composting?
        3. What Is Grasscycling or Mulching?
        4. Why Should I Compost?
      4. Condos & Townhomes
      5. Program Cost
      6. Curbside Recycling
        1. Electronics Recycling
          1. Cell Phone Donations Options
        2. General Guidelines
        3. Recycling Drop-Off Center
        4. Recycle Often, Recycle Right
        5. Reduce & Reuse
      7. Garbage
        1. General Guidelines
      8. Household Hazardous Waste
        1. Helpful Hints
        2. Pharmaceutical Drop-off
        3. Sharps Mail-In Program for Medical Syringes
      9. Stickers
      10. Yard Waste
    6. Grants
      1. Residential Grants
        1. Residential Conversion Grant
      2. Cultural Arts Grants
        1. Individual Artist Grant - Cultural Arts
        2. Organizational Grant - Cultural Arts
        3. Neighborhood Public Art Grant
        4. Organizational Grant Final Report
        5. Individual Artist Grant Final Report
        6. 2019 Cultural Art Grant Awardees
    7. Human Resources
      1. Applicant Sign-In
      2. Benefits
      3. Collective Bargaining Agreements
      4. Employment
      5. Fire Fighter Application Process
      6. Job Notifications
      7. Police Officer Application Process
      8. Promotional Job Openings
    8. Neighborhood Services
      1. Building Codes
      2. Crime Free Housing
      3. Code Compliance
        1. Register a Code Complaint
      4. Landlord Resource Center
      5. Landlord Training Program
      6. Rental License
      7. Traffic and Parking
      8. Code Tips
    9. Online Services
      1. Apply for Boards and Commissions
      2. Business Licenses
      3. City-Issued Tickets
      4. eBill Enrollment
      5. Form Center
      6. Jobs
      7. Landlord Training
      8. Parks & Recreation Online Registration
      9. Sign Up for Info/Alerts
      10. Social Media
      11. Video Center
      12. Water Bill
    10. Parks and Recreation
    11. Public Safety
      1. Fire
        1. Fire Stations
        2. Fire Department FAQ's
        3. Emergency Medical Services
          1. Advanced Directives
          2. Ambulance Fee Ordinance
          3. File Of Life
        4. Fire Prevention Bureau
          1. Smoke Detector Act
          2. Carbon Monoxide Detector Act
          3. Alarm Permit Form
          4. Fire Alarm Ordinance
          5. Hazardous Materials Tier 2 Reporting
          6. Conducting School Fire Drills
          7. Fire Plan Requirements
          8. Lock Box Program
          9. Fire Codes
          10. Open Burning
          11. Burn Permit Form
          12. Fireworks Display Permit
          13. Product Recalls
        5. Elgin Fire Department Explorer Post 439
        6. Emergency Management
        7. Public Education & Programs
          1. CPR
          2. Youth Fire Setter Intervention Program
          3. Child Car Seat Inspection
          4. Medication Disposal
          5. Hazardous Waste Disposal
        8. Special Teams
          1. Fire Investigation Team
          2. Hazardous Materials Team
            1. Hazardous Materials Incident Cost Recovery
          3. Technical Rescue Team
          4. Water Rescue and Recovery Team
        9. Training
        10. Illinois Safe Haven Law
      2. Police
        1. Department Information
          1. About the Elgin Police Department
            1. History of the Department
            2. Administrative Office
            3. Organizational Structure
          2. Community Conversations
          3. Directions and Statistics
            1. Crime Statistics
            2. Directions to EPD
          4. EPD Transparency
            1. Response to Resistance Information
          5. Retiree Information
            1. Police Pension Fund
        2. Divisions
          1. Administration
            1. Communications
            2. Property Evidence
            3. Records
              1. Background check
              2. Fingerprinting
            4. Training
          2. Patrol
            1. Animal Control
              1. Animal Control Frequently Asked Questions
              2. Dangerous & Vicious Dogs Registration Form
              3. Seasonal Tips to Protect Your Pet
            2. Beat Officers
            3. Neighborhood Officers
          3. Investigations
            1. Major Investigations
              1. Adult Investigations
                1. Financial Crimes
              2. Juvenile Investigations
                1. Peer Jury
            2. Special Investigations
              1. Gang, General Information
          4. Strategic Initiatives
            1. Community Relations/Crime Prevention
              1. Emergency Management
                1. Disaster Supply Kits
                  1. First Aid, Sanitation and Special Items
                  2. Food and Water
                  3. Tools, Clothing and Bedding
                  4. Documents and Other Kits
                  5. Supply Kit Maintenance
                2. Emergency Management Websites
                3. Flood Information
                  1. Preparing for a Flood
                  2. During a Flood
                  3. After a Flood
                4. Heat Wave Information
                5. Thunderstorms & Lightning Safety
                6. Terrorism Awareness
                7. Tornado Safety
                  1. Preparing for a Tornado
                  2. During a Tornado
                  3. After a Tornado
                8. Winter Weather Information
                  1. Preparing for a Winter Storm
                  2. During a Winter Storm
                  3. Winter Driving Tips
              2. Neighborhood Watch Newsletters
              3. Safety Tips
                1. Child Seat Car Checks
                2. Child / Youth Internet Safety
                3. Holiday Tips
                4. Personal Safety Tips
            2. Crime-Free Housing Unit
              1. Landlord Training Program
            3. Resident Officer Program of Elgin
              1. History of ROPE
              2. 326 E. Chicago St.
              3. 429 Jay St.
                1. Ordinances to be aware of
              4. 310 N. Spring St.
              5. 110 N. Union St.
            4. School Resource Officer Program
            5. Traffic Unit
              1. Disabled Parking Placards
              2. Elgin Ticket and Court Information
                1. Contesting Violations
                2. Court Information
                3. Parking Tickets
                4. Pay Parking Tickets Online
              3. Parking ticket - how to pay
              4. Traffic Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
              5. Vehicles - parking or abandoned
        3. EPD Programs
          1. Cameras
            1. Body Worn Camera Project Information
              1. Videos discussing the BWC program
            2. Security Through Surveillance
            3. Ring Neighbors App
          2. First Responder Help
            1. Family Finder Program
            2. Premise Alert Program
            3. Smart911
          3. Internet Exchange Locations at Elgin PD
          4. Landlord Training Program
          5. Volunteer
            1. Citizens Police Academy
              1. Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association
              2. Citizens Police Academy
            2. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
            3. Eye Drive Elgin
            4. Neighborhood Watch Program
          6. Youth Opportunities
            1. Elgin Teen Life
            2. Explorer Post 1445
            3. Kids United
        4. Community Assistance
          1. Social Services
            1. Elgin-area Resources
            2. Victim Services
              1. Domestic Violence
              2. Victims of Crimes Against Persons
              3. Victims of Property Crimes
            3. Homeless and CAMPS Information
            4. Re-Entry Information
            5. Other Social Service Information
          2. Narcotics and Gangs
            1. Gang, Drug and Crisis Resources
            2. Medication Disposal
            3. We Can Help - Opiate Addiction Assistance
          3. Senior Services
        5. I Want To
          1. Become a Police Officer
          2. Register
            1. AED
              1. Alarm system
            2. Alarm Program
              1. False Alarm Education
            3. Bike Registration
            4. Disabled Parking Placard
            5. Emergency Alerts
              1. Alerts - FAQs
            6. Police Department Tours
            7. Ride-alongs
              1. Observer Guidelines
            8. Security Cameras
            9. Serial Numbers
          3. Provide or Request Information
            1. Crime Tips
            2. Copies of Crash Reports
            3. Drug or Gang Complaint
            4. Employee Complaints
            5. Employee Compliments
            6. Freedom of Information Act Request
            7. Graffiti Hotline
            8. Post Bond / Detainee Information
            9. Rate my service
            10. Report a Crime Online
              1. Online Reporting FAQ's
                1. Identity Theft
                2. Telephone Harassment
            11. Report Graffiti
          4. Search for Criminal Offenders
            1. Elgin Sex Offenders
            2. Illinois Sex Offenders
            3. Convicted Murderer/Violent Offenders Against Youth
      3. Public Health
        1. Board of Health
        2. Food Sanitation Program
          1. Food Establishment Plan Review
          2. Food Poisoning and Food Borne Illness
        3. Mosquito Control Program
        4. Public Swimming Facilities Program
        5. Smoking Ordinance
      4. Emergency Management
    12. Public Services
      1. Divisions
        1. Bluff City Cemetery
        2. Community Restitution
          1. Partner Organizations
        3. Fleet Services
        4. Forestry
          1. Fit Forest
            1. Contact Us
            2. Elgin's Urban Forest Reports & Maps
            3. Emerald Ash Borer
            4. F.A.Q.'s
            5. Meetings & Events
            6. Newsroom
            7. Resources
            8. Tree Assessment
          2. Tree Planting
          3. Tree Trimming
        5. Parks Maintenance
        6. Sewer
          1. Sewer Lateral Assistance Program
          2. The Fox River & You
          3. What To Do If Your Sewer Backs Up
        7. Streets
          1. Street Sweeping
            1. Street Sweeping Commonly Asked Questions
        8. Traffic & Electrical
        9. Water
      2. Engineering
        1. Engineering Resource Center
        2. Agency Links
        3. Construction Photos - Past and Present
        4. Development Review
        5. Floodplain Information
        6. Stormwater Management
          1. Detention Basin Retrofitting
          2. Maintenance
          3. Native Plantings
          4. Stormwater Pollution Prevention
      3. J.U.L.I.E Locate Information
      4. Seasonal Information
        1. Park Treatment Schedule
        2. Fall Leaf Pick-up Program
          1. Bagging Areas
          2. On-Street Pick-Up
        3. Snow & Ice Control
          1. Mailboxes
          2. Winter Parking Considerations
          3. Waste Collection Service Considerations
      5. Water
    13. Water
      1. General Information
        1. History
        2. Water Treatment Plant
        3. Fire Hydrant Maintenance
        4. Meter Information
        5. Statistics
      2. Helpful Links & FAQ's
      3. Lead Information
      4. Lead Water Service Pipe Replacement Program
        1. List of Pre-qualified Plumbers
        2. Lead Testing Laboratories
      5. Water Billing Information
        1. Water Bill Auto Pay
        2. Online Water Bill Payment
        3. Enroll in Paperless Billing
        4. Online Water Bill Frequently Asked Questions
      6. Water Consumer Confidence Report
      7. Water Leaks
      8. Water Main Break
      9. Water Quality
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  4. Government

    1. Boards and Commissions
    2. Budget and Financial Documents
      1. 2019 Adopted Budget and Financial Plan
      2. Historical Budget Documents
      3. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)
      4. Financial Rating Information
    3. City Departments
    4. City Manager
      1. Form of Government
      2. Lobbyist Information
    5. Elections
    6. Mayor & Council
      1. Elgin City Council Meeting Schedule
      2. Agendas & Minutes
      3. Historical Council Vote Listing
      4. About City Council Meetings
    7. Municipal Code
    8. Planning and Policy Documents
      1. 2018-22 Strategic Principles and Priorities
      2. Comprehensive Plan
      3. Community Survey Report
      4. Diversity and Inclusion Framework
      5. Strategic Principles & Priorities Connections
      6. Sustainability Action Plan
    9. Strategic Principles and Priorities
      1. City of Choice
        1. Promote Elgin's Identity
        2. Supporting Educational Partners
        3. Unique Downtown
        4. Leverage Cultural Assets
        5. Strategic Growth
        6. Diverse Development
      2. Safe and Healthy Community
        1. Responsive Services
        2. Proactive Technology
        3. Infrastructure Investment
        4. Natural Resources
        5. Enhanced Neighborhoods
        6. Supporting Residents
        7. Promoting Wellness
        8. Sustainable Design
      3. High Performing Government
        1. Fiscal Management
        2. High Quality Services
        3. Customer Focused
        4. Informed and Engaged Public
        5. Supporting Employees
        6. Culture of Improvement
    10. Transparency
    11. Connect With Us
      1. Agendas & Minutes
      2. Elgin Channel 17
      3. Elgin 311 Mobile App
      4. Socialize With Us!
      5. Video Center
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  5. Doing Business

    1. Bids & Request for Proposals
      1. Bid Notifications
      2. View RFP's
    2. Business Resources
      1. Downtown Neighborhood Association
      2. Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce
      3. Elgin Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
      4. Elgin Development Group
    3. Licenses and Permits
      1. Business License
      2. Liquor Licenses
      3. Solicitor and Handbill Permits
    4. Planning and Zoning
    5. Engineering
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  6. I Want To...

    1. Apply For
      1. Alcohol Tax Return
      2. Board or Commission
      3. Business License
      4. Grants
      5. Jobs
      6. Liquor License
      7. Permits
      8. Real Estate Transfer Stamp
      9. Rental License
      10. Youth Scholarship Fund
    2. Pay For
      1. Business Licenses
      2. City Issued Tickets
      3. Water Bill
    3. Sign Up For
      1. Bid Notices
      2. ComEd Outage Alerts
      3. E-Billing
      4. Job Announcements
      5. RAVE Public Safety Alerts
      6. Volunteer Opportunities
      7. Water Bill Auto Pay
    4. Report
      1. Code Violation
      2. Crime
      3. Graffiti
      4. General Complaint or Concern
      5. Compliment
    5. Rent
      1. Elgin Art Showcase
      2. Facility
      3. Meeting Space
      4. Shelter
      5. Hemmens Cultural Center
    6. Other
      1. FOIA/Request for Records
      2. Give Feedback on the New Website
      3. JULIE
    7. Find
      1. Agendas & Minutes
      2. Bid Postings
      3. City Maps
      4. Census 2020
      5. Community Resources
      6. Comprehensive Plan
      7. Elgin Parks and Bike Paths
      8. Engineering Resource Center
      9. Events
      10. Forms
      11. Garbage Collection Schedule
      12. Human Services Resources
      13. Jobs
      14. Municipal Code
      15. Open Permits
      16. Video Center
      17. Visitors Guide
      18. Voter Information
    8. Register
      1. AED
      2. Alarms, Residential or Commercial
      3. Bicycles
      4. CPR Classes
      5. Golf Tee Times
      6. Landlord Training Program
      7. Parks & Recreation Programs
      8. Police Community Programs
      9. Security Camera
      10. Serial Number Valuables
      11. Volunteer Opportunities
      12. To Vote
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  7. Feature Links

    1. About Elgin
    2. Agendas & Minutes
    3. City Code
    4. Contact the Mayor & City Council
    5. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
    6. Online Services
      1. Jobs
    7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
    8. Newsroom
    9. Public Hearings
    10. Transparency
    11. Video Center
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  8. Police Links

    1. Rate Your Service
    2. Parking and Traffic Help
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  9. Parks & Recreation Links

    1. The Centre of Elgin
    2. Eastside Recreation Center
    3. Hawthorne Hill Nature Center
    4. Pools
    5. Sports Complex
    6. Volunteer Opportunities
    7. Illinois Brews at Bowes Creek
    8. Youth Scholarship Fund
    9. FAQs
    10. Elgin Parks Foundation
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  10. Public Works Links

    1. Engineering
    2. FAQ's
    3. Graffiti Removal
    4. Recycling & Garbage Schedule
    5. Sewer Problem
    6. Streetlight Outage
    7. Water Concern
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  11. Cultural Arts & Events Links

    1. Event Calendar
    2. Special Events Planning Guide
    3. Sponsorship Opportunities
    4. Volunteer Opportunties
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