First United Methodist hosting board game night April 25

First United Methodist Church in Elgin is hosting a free, public board game night from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 25.

A variety of games for all ages to play will be provided as well as other engaging social activities, a social media post for the event said. Snacks and soft drinks will be served.

The church is located at 216 E. HIghland Ave. Participants are asked to enter the building from the west stairwell to enter the building. To RSVP, email fumcelgin216@gmail.com.

VolunteerPalooza at Gail Borden Public Library on April 26

VolunteerPallooza will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at the Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Ave. Elgin.

Representatives of various local nonprofit organizations will be on hand to talk about the volunteer opportunities they offer, according to the library’s website. Past participants have included Anderson Animal Shelter, Downtown Neighborhood Association, The Literacy Connection, Elgin Allies, Forest Preserve District of Kane County, Habitat for Humanity ReStore of Elgin, The Salvation Army, Senior Services of Elgin and Gail Borden Public Library.

For more information, email gbpl_volunteers@gailborden.info.

Police holding autism acceptance event at Schock Centre

The Elgin Police Department will host its fifth annual Heroes Unite Autism Acceptance Celebration from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at The Ed Schock Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way.

The free, family-focused event brings together children, families, community leaders and local organizations to celebrate Autism Acceptance Month.

According to the Judson University website, representatives from the school’s Road to Independent Living, Spiritual Formation and Employment Program will be on hand to discuss the college’s two-year, post-secondary certificate program designed to support students with disabilities.

The afternoon also will include bounce houses, calming spaces, resource vendors with information on therapy, education, support services and inclusive programs, dedicated quiet zones, raffles and prizes, costumed superheroes, members of the Elgin police and fire departments, sensory-friendly play zones, and live music and dancing.

For more information, go to www.autismheroproject.org, call 847-289-2533 or email borrero_m@cityofelgin.org.

Service Club egg hunt being held in Sleepy Hollow

Service Club of Sleepy Hollow’s Easter egg hunt will start at noon Saturday, April 19, in Sabatino Park, 145 Thorobred Lane, Sleepy Hollow.

Groups will be set up by age, and there will be a separate hunt for children with special needs, according to the village of Sleepy Hollow’s website. After the eggs are collected, children can open them to find candy as well as a grand prize ticket hidden in one of them.

Empty eggs should be returned in exchange for a special participation treat, the release said. The Easter Bunny will be in attendance and available for photos.

For more information, email info@shsc-il.org or call 708-573-1973.

Food for Greater Elgin Pallet to Palate fundraiser on April 28

Tickets are on sale for Food for Greater Elgin’s Pallet to Palate fundraiser, which will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, April 28, at The Ed Schock Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way.

The evening will feature professional chefs offering samples of their favorite culinary creations, according to the Food for Greater Elgin website. Live music also will be presented and there will be drawings for prizes.

Tickets are $75. For more information, go to foodforgreaterelgin.org/pallet-to-palate, email etyler@ffge.org or call 224-242-3374.

—Mike Danahey