Elgin police holding program on home security cameras

Detectives from the Elgin Police Department will present a program on “Security Through Surveillance” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, at the Gail Borden Public Library in downtown Elgin.

Information on how to effectively use surveillance cameras to prevent and solve crimes, covering such topics as camera selection and placement, data storage options and how the police department can assist. The session also will review how businesses and homeowners can use already in-place camera systems to partner with police for solving crimes.

To register for the free program, go to attend.gailborden.info/event/12985356. The library is located at 270 N. Grove Ave.

‘Drive to Beat Hunger’ golf outing to benefit food pantry

D300 Food Pantry will hold its third annual “Drive to Beat Hunger” golf outing fundraiser at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 4, at the Randall Oaks Golf Club, 4101 Binnie Road, West Dundee.

Golfers will receive driving range access,18 holes of golf with a cart and a box lunch followed by an after party, according to the food pantry’s website. Tickets are $125.

Those who don’t want to golf can attend the after party, which will feature appetizers, a cash bar and raffles. Tickets are $30.

For tickets and more information, go to www.d300foodpantry.org/2025-drive-to-beat-hunger-golf-outing-info.

Reception to open ‘Erasing Borders’ exhibit set for June 6

The opening reception for the “Erasing Borders/Borrando Fronteras” art exhibition will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 6, at the Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House, 302 W. Chicago St., Elgin.

Artwork on display was created in support of the Hispanic Heritage Project, an Elgin History Museum initiative to preserve and share the stories of Elgin-area Hispanic families. It includes a feature-length video documentary and traveling exhibit, according to the museum’s website.

Artists will be at the reception to talk about their work, and light refreshments will be served. Admission is free and donations accepted. For more information or to RSVP, go to bit.ly/ErasingBordersBorrandoFronteras.

Volunteers sought for Elgin LGBTQ+ Pride Parade and Fest

The Open Door Health Center of Illinois’s Elgin office is seeking volunteers to help at the city’s LBGTQ+ Pride Parade and Festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 7, in downtown Elgin.

Volunteers will walk in the parade and pass out candy along the route, according to a news release. Others can help set up and work at a festival booth to share information in Festival Park.

No experience is necessary. Families, friend groups and individuals of all backgrounds can participate, and community service hours verified for students or anyone who needs them.

The Open Door Health Clinic in Elgin is located at 1665 Larkin Ave. To volunteer for the parade and festival and to learn about other volunteer opportunities, call 630-503-5615 or go to odhcil.org/volunteer.

—Mike Danahey