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DNA Buy Local Member Spotlight:
Kim's Black Belt Academy |  |
As part of DNA's 15th Anniversary and our new We ♥ Downtown Buy Local campaign, we will highlight one local downtown Elgin member business each week in the DNN Top 10.
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| Job Opportunity: Police Officer |  |
The City of Elgin seeks qualified applicants for the position of Police Officer. The application deadline is February 22. A mandatory orientation and written exam will be held on March 12. Please visit the City of Elgin's Job Center for full details and application procedures. |
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Side Street Studio Arts Opening |  |
15 Ziegler Ct., will hold its grand opening on Friday, March 1! The reception begins at 6 p.m. and features work by 10 Chicago area artists. |
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| Mayor's Awards Nominations | | |
The Elgin Heritage Commission seeks nominations for the 2013 Elgin Mayor's Awards for historic preservation. Nominations are due Friday, March 1. Forms are available online or at City Hall, 150 Dexter Court. |
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Volume 4, Issue 6 February 13-February 22 |
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Welcome Don Obenauf
DNA is excited to welcome Don Obenauf as DNA's new Economic Development Director. Obenauf's responsibilities will include recruitment and retention of business tenants in downtown Elgin; providing guidance to Design and Economic Development volunteer committees, and interfacing with City of Elgin staff and departments. Please read complete details about Don Obenauf at downtownelgin.com >> |
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Out to Lunch at Elgin Public House
Our next Out to Lunch takes place Monday, February 25 and will include tours of two historic buildings at 176 E. Chicago & 164 E. Chicago. Tours begin at 11:45 am and are followed by lunch at Elgin Public House, 219 E. Chicago Street in downtown Elgin. For $12 per person (tax & tip included, cash only) guests will enjoy a buffet lunch consisting of some of owner Greg Shannon's favorites.
RSVP with your name and e-mail address to 847-488-1456 or via our ONLINE RSVP FORM by Friday, February 21.
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Harvest Market Applications Now Available
 2013 Vendor Applications for the Downtown Elgin Harvest Market are now available online!
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Valentine's Dinner at Al's Cafe
Cozy. Romantic. Candlelight. Valentine's Day at Al's Cafe, 43 DuPage Court, promises to be all that you wish for in a dinner with your special someone. Choose from four appetizers, eight fabulous entrees that come with your choice of soup or salad, and finish off your meal with one of three desserts. Chef Tony has also prepared a special gift of hand-rolled truffles for you! Review the complete menu and make your reservation today at 847-742-1180.
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All You Need is Love at Villa Verone
All you need is love, plus some great food and a bottle of wine to share! Villa Verone, 13 Douglas Avenue, has prepared a couple's special in honor of Valentine's Day! You and your sweetheart will enjoy a shared appetizer, two entrees, dessert and a bottle of wine plus live jazz performed by Pops Plus Two all for just $75 per couple.
Call 847-742-0263 today to reserve your place. |
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Martini Room's Celebration of Romance
The celebration begins at 7 p.m.m when the Martini Room, 161 E. Chicago Street, offers a complimentary chocolate fountain with delicacies to dip. Drink specials include a mini flight of sparkling cocktails for just $10 or special $8 pricing on Martini Room's original martini's created especially for Valentine's Day.
Come back to Martini Room on Friday, February 15 at 7 pm for a no-cover, acoustic evening of Musical Musings with Dave Newton followed by the Black and Red Valentine's Party with Freestyle Dance Mix from 10 pm - 3 am. Details at 847-741-0349. |
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Valentine's Day Specials
 Point Cupid's arrow towards Downtown Elgin - the place to celebrate V-Day with someone you love - for some great dinner deals!
Chooch's Pizza, 64. S Grove, offers Valentine specials Thurs-Sat with entrees including Beef Braciole, Chicken Parmagiana or White Fish with Puttanesca Sauce.
Mr. Tequila de Elgin, 51 S. Grove, features a meats parrillada (barbecue) for $30 per couple. Soft drinks are included along with a buffet of delicious desserts.
Elgin Pubilc House, 219 E. Chicago, offers Valentine's Day Prime Rib after 4 pm.
Read all about Downtown Elgin's Valentine's Day deals and doings >> |
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Princess Ball Daddy Daughter Dance
Reserve your places for the annual Daddy-Daughter Princess Ball, presented by the City of Elgin on Friday, February 15 from 6:30 - 9 pm.
This year's theme will be "The Little Mermaid" and includes a buffet, dancing and raffle prizes. The magic happens at The Centre of Elgin's Heritage Ballroom, 100 Symphony Way. Tickets are $30 per resident couple and $8 per additional child. Call 847-531-7000 or REGISTER ONLINE. |
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A Romantic Evening Concert
The Elgin Art Showcase presents Jeorge Holmes, tenor, and Diva Montell, soprano, in a romantic concert filled with love songs from opera to big band classics.
Come to the Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division Street, 8th Floor, on Friday, February 15 at 7 pm for this special event. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased using PayPal at jeorgeholmes.com or divamontell.com. Limited seating! |
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Elgin: An Abundant Community
 As a "Cities of Service" community, Elgin is committed to continuing our rich history of volunteerism to address our current local needs.
Come to the Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove, at 7 pm on Tuesday, February 19 to find out how the City of Elgin is partnering with the United Way of Elgin and other local stakeholders to help residents of all ages find meaningful and rewarding volunteer opportunities to make the quality of life for all in our community a richer experience. Sponsored by the Elgin Community Network. |
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