Nov. 1 Elgin Home for the Holidays Kickoff
Gail Borden Public Library with refreshments and music
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Nov. 1-11 Ecker Center for Mental Health
11th Annual Festival of Trees
Gail Borden Public Library
(Library Hours)

Nov. 1-Nov. 22 Elgin Art Showcase
1440 Details and Dwellings Photography Exhibit
Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
Sat. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00p.m.; closed Sun.
Judson University, Draewell Gallery of Art

Nov. 1-Dec. 31Elgin Area Chamber
Holiday Wish List
Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
Sat. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; closed Sun.
Judson University, Draewell Gallery of Art

Nov. 5-Nov. 6 Elgin Art Showcase
FallBack Arts Festival
Elgin Art Showcase

Nov. 5 Elgin History Museum
Museum Benefit and Silent Auction
Elgin History Museum
4:00 p.m.

Nov. 6 Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra Image
Elgin Community College Arts Center (Blizzard Theatre)
2:00 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 10 Judson Symphonic Band Concert
Judson University, Herrick Chapel
7:30 p.m.

Nov. 11 Elgin Art Showcase
Page to Stage
Elgin Art Showcase
8:00 p.m.

Nov. 12 YWCA Elgin
Cindy's Super Sale
YWCA Elgin
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Nov. 12 Judson Chamber Singers Concert
Judson University, Herrick Chapel
4:00 p.m.

Nov. 12 Ecker Center for Mental Health
Festival of Trees Celebration Event
The Centre of Elgin
6 p.m. Reservations Required

Nov. 12 Elgin Art Showcase
Page to Stage
Elgin Art Showcase
8:00 p.m.

Nov. 12 Under the Streetlamp An Intimate Evening
with the recent stars of Chicago's Jersey Boys
Elgin Community College Arts Center (Blizzard Theatre)
7:30 p.m.

Nov. 13 Elgin Art Showcase
Page to Stage
Elgin Art Showcase
2:00 p.m.

Nov. 13 Under the Streetlamp An Intimate Evening
with the recent stars of Chicago's Jersey Boys
Elgin Community College Arts Center (Blizzard Theatre)
3:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 14 YWCA Elgin
Annual Celebration
The Cellar Pub, Oak Crest Atrium
5:00 p.m.

Nov. 14-Dec.16 The Larkin Center
Annual Giving Tree
Various Elgin locations

Nov. 16 EACVB
50th Annual Mayor's Luncheon
Grand Victoria Casino
11:00 a.m. Reservations Required

Nov. 19 Fideliter Club
"A Winter Wonderland Gala" Charity Ball
Elgin Country Club
6:30 p.m. Reservations Required

Nov. 20 Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
First Congregational Church
7:00 p.m.

Nov. 20 Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra's
Chamber Music Institute Concerts
Elgin Community College
Advanced Technology Center (ATC) Auditorium
1 pm, 2:15 pm, 3:30 pm, 4:45 pm

Nov. 20 Judson Community Orchestra Concert
Judson University, Herrick Chapel
3:00 p.m.

Nov. 22 Elgin Area Chamber
Community Thanksgiving Luncheon
The Centre of Elgin
11:30 a.m.

Nov. 24 Gifford Park Assn.
Thanks-A-Lot Turkey Trot!
Elgin
8:00 a.m.

Nov. 26-Dec. 23 The Larkin Center
Holiday Wreath and Tree Sale
Larkin Center, 1212 Larkin Ave., Elgin IL

= Free Admission

Dec. 1-Dec. 31 Holiday Wish List
Elgin Area Chamber

Dec. 1-Dec.16 The Larkin Center
Annual Giving Tree
Various Elgin locations

Dec.1 -Dec. 23 The Larkin Center
Holiday Wreath and Tree Sale
Larkin Center, 1212 Larkin Ave., Elgin IL

Dec. 1 ECC Jazz Ensembles
Winter Taste of Jazz
Elgin Community College Arts Center, Blizzard Theatre
7:30 p.m.

Dec. 2 Vex Theatre presents
Twist-A-Carol 2011
Elgin Art Showcase
7:30 p.m.

Dec. 3 St. Nicholas Breakfast
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Elgin
9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
(purchase tickets by November 23)

Dec. 3 Downtown Neighborhood Association
Rockin' in a Window Wonderland
Downtown Elgin
12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

Dec. 3 North East Neighborhood Association
Home for the Holidays House Walk
Downtown Elgin
12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

Dec. 3 Holiday Tea featuring Heartland Voices
Elgin History Museum
12:00 p.m.

Dec. 3 City of Elgin / Downtown Neighborhood
Association of Elgin
Tree Lighting Ceremony
City Hall
5:00 p.m.

Dec. 3 Judson University
Lessons and Carols Concert
Judson University, Herrick Chapel
7:30 p.m.

Dec. 3 Vex Theatre presents
Twist-A-Carol 2011
Elgin Art Showcase
7:30 p.m.

Dec. 4 Elgin Children's Chorus
Christmastide Carols
Elgin Community College Arts Center,
Blizzard Theatre
3 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Dec. 4 Vex Theatre presents
Twist-A-Carol 2011
Elgin Art Showcase
3:00 p.m.

Dec. 5 ECC Concert Choir
The Joy of Song
Elgin Community College Arts Center,
Blizzard Theatre
7:30 p.m.

Dec. 6 Provena Saint Joseph Hospital's
Annual Caroling and Caring
Provena Saint Joseph Hospital
6:00 p.m.

Dec. 6 ECC Steel Band
Heat Up the Holidays
Elgin Community College Arts Center,
Blizzard Theatre
7:30 p.m.

Dec. 7 ECC Concert Band
Holiday Traditions
Elgin Community College Arts Center,
Blizzard Theatre
7:30 p.m.

Dec. 8 YWCA
Holiday Open House
YWCA, Elgin
7:30 p.m.

Dec. 8 ECC Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Cool Rhythms
Elgin Community College Arts Center,
Blizzard Theatre
7:30 p.m.

Dec. 9 Elgin Symphony Orchestra's
Tis the Season
Hemmens Cultural Center
1:30 p.m.

Dec. 10 Christmas Tea
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Elgin
9:30 a.m.

Dec. 10 Civic Ballet of Chicago
The Nutcracker
Elgin Community College Arts Center,
Blizzard Theatre
3:00 p.m.

Dec. 10 Heartland Voices
Home is Where the Heart Is Family Concert
First United Methodist Church, Elgin
3:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 10 Elgin Symphony Orchestra's
Tis the Season
Hemmens Cultural Center
3:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

Dec. 11 Civic Ballet of Chicago
The Nutcracker
Elgin Community College Arts Center,
Blizzard Theatre
3:00 p.m.

Dec. 11 Elgin Symphony Orchestra's
Tis the Season
Hemmens Cultural Center
3:30 p.m.

Dec. 11 Advent Vespers Service
First Congregational Church, Elgin
5:00 p.m.

Dec. 17 Joy to the World:
A Community Christmas Carol Sing-A-Long
First Congregational Church
4:00 p.m.

Dec. 17 Elgin Choral Union Presents
Handel's Messiah
Elgin Community College Arts Center,
Blizzard Theatre
7:30 p.m.

Dec. 18 Christmas Cantata with
Themed Basket Raffle and Cookie Sale
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Elgin
9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Dec. 18 Children's Christmas Pagent-
When Worlds Collide
First Congregational Church, Elgin
10:15 a.m.

Dec. 18 Quiet Christmas Worship Service
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Elgin
3:00 p.m.

Dec. 18 Elgin Choral Union Presents
Handel's Messiah
Elgin Community College Arts Center,
Blizzard Theatre
3:30 p.m.

Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Worship Services
First Congregational Church, Elgin
4:30 p.m., 10:30 p.m.

Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Worship Services
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Elgin
2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., 11:00 p.m.

Dec. 25 Christmas Day Worship Service
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Elgin
9:30 a.m.

= Free Admission