Saturday, May 23 Walking Tour Elgin Mental Health Center Cemetery The EMHC cemetery is more than a burial ground. It is an ar fact of a by gone era's social safety net and healthcare policy. Tour this li le loca on with Elgin Mental Health Center historian Bill Briska. Loca on: Meet at Hickory S ck Restaurant parking lot. Elgin Sports Complex, 875 Sports Way, Elgin, IL 60123 Contact/RSVP: Bill Briska, 847 421 4022 Time: 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 25 Memorial Day at Bluff City Cemetery An Elgin tradi on since 1868, this year s program will pay tribute to those women who served as nurses in the military. Included will be an address by Lorraine Darr, former United States Air Force nurse in Vietnam, Elgin Master Chorale and the Larkin High School Band. Co Sponsored by the Elgin Patrio c Memorial Associa on and the City of Elgin. Contact: Please visit www.elginmemorialday.org Loca on: 945 Bluff City Blvd. Time: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 26 Planetarium Public Shows Two 1 hour presenta ons will include a sky show plus an in depth history of the Observatory and the Elgin Na onal Watch Company. Elgin Heritage Commission Chairman Bill Briska will be a guest speaker at both presenta ons. Self guided tours will be available before and a er both shows. Visitors will be able to tour the building either before or a er the presenta on. The price is $3.00 per person (credit cards are not accepted). Contact/RSVP: Peggy Hernandez at 847 888 5324 Loca on: Elgin Na onal Watch Company Observatory, 312 Watch Street Time: Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and close at 8:00 p.m. Shows will begin at 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 28 The History of the Elgin Na onal Watch Company Jerry Turnquist of the Elgin Historical Society will use numerous photos to illustrate the story of the Elgin Na onal Watch Company that was founded during the Civil War and went on to produce over 60 million Elgin watches before closing in the 1960s. Loca on: Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Avenue, Meadows Comm. Rooms A B C Contact/RSVP: Registra on requested. Please visit gailborden.info/register, call 847 429 4597, or visit in person at the Registra on Desk in the Lobby. Time: 7:00 p.m 8:30 p.m. Sunday, May 31 10th Annual Fireside Chat about Elgin s Past Come share your memories or just to listen during an informal discussion about various aspects of Elgin s past led by Elgin historians E.C. Mike Al and Jerry Turnquist. A endees are encouraged to bring memorabilia to share with the audience. Sponsored by the Gail Borden Library. Contact/RSVP: Registra on requested. Please visit gailborden.info/register ; 847 429 4597 Loca on: Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N Grove Avenue, 2nd Floor, River Room Time: 3:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 6 (Possible date) Roaring 20 s Car Tour of Elgin Descrip on Loca on: Meet at pavilion, stops along the way Presented by Judy Brownfield For informa on contact: Judy Brownfield, 847 888 1860 Time: 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 7 (Possible date) Elgin Alive 3 rd Fun Day in May Descrip on. Presented by Tom Armstrong; Jerry Turnquist Holy Hill Video Contact: Please visit www.gailborden.info. Loca on: Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N Grove Avenue, Meadows Community Rooms A&B Time: 7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. PRESERVATION MONTH MAY 2015

PRESERVATION MONTH 2015 May is Preserva on Month! The Na onal Trust for Historic Preserva on encourages this month long opportunity to showcase how communi es are celebra ng and saving historic places year round. The Elgin Heritage Commission encourages residents and visitors to come celebrate the City s rich heritage by visi ng its historic places and a ending events throughout the month of May. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Admission to events is free unless otherwise indicated. Sunday, May 3 Elgin History Fair, Free Admission for All Ages! Family and friends are invited to enjoy an a ernoon in Elgin of long ago. Parent/Child ac vi es include making be er bu er, grinding field corn, building a cobblestone house, washing monkey socks! Rain or shine. Loca on: Elgin History Museum, 360 Park St. Contact/RSVP: Elgin History Museum, 847 742 4248 Time: 12:00 p.m. (Noon) Tuesday, May 5 Elgin s 26 th Annual Mayor s Awards Elgin Heritage Commission honors outstanding contributors to Elgin s heritage. Honorees have demonstrated their dedica on to older architecture, neighborhoods and history. Sponsored by the Elgin Heritage Commission. Contact/RSVP: City of Elgin Community Development Department at 847 931 6004 (by Friday, April 24). Loca on: Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division Street, 8th Floor Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Recep on at 6:00 p.m.; Ceremony at 7:00 p.m.) Saturday, May 9 Con nuing the Heritage, Friends of Lords Park Zoo Help us celebrate over 120 years of animals being an integral and unique feature of Lords Park. This past year, 3 baby elk were born and the farm zoo reopened a er being closed for five years. This past summer, nearly 12,000 people visited and enjoyed the farm animal exhibits. Join us along with other Elgin historical organiza ons for family oriented informa ve fun in the farm zoo area of Lords Park. In this unique historical se ng, learn about the animals in Lords Park while enjoying live music, popcorn, refreshments, washable ta oos for children, souvenirs and more. Loca on: Lords Park Farm Animal Zoo Area Contact: Terry Gabel, 847 888 2348 Time: 12:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Monday, May 11 Beau ful Elgin Bungalows Elgin has more than 2,000 bungalow style homes built between 1910 and 1930. The City of Elgin is inves ga ng crea ng a city wide Bungalow Historic District. If you live in a bungalow or just love the style, a end this rally with informa on on architecture preserva on, renova ons, and local history from the experts. Loca on: Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Avenue, Elgin Room Contact/RSVP: Registra on requested. Please visit gailborden.info/register, call 847 429 4597, or visit in person at the Registra on Desk in the Lobby. Time: 7:00 p.m 8:30 p.m. Friday, May 12 Annual Police Officer Memorial Service Memorial service followed by viewing of 1891 replica patrol wagon and various Elgin Police Department historical displays (in lobby). Refreshments will be served. Sponsored by the Elgin Police Department Loca on: Elgin Police Department, 151 Douglas Avenue For informa on contact: Christy Schmidt, Elgin Ci zen s Police Academy Alumni Associa on, 847 289 2588 Time: 2:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 13 What Were They Thinking: Aberra ons in Architecture, with Rebecca Hunter Join local architectural historian Rebecca Hunter as she gives astute observa ons into what has gone wrong when people do not properly research restoring their old house. This is great opportunity for home owners to ask ques ons and learn how to restore your old house properly. Contact: Elgin History Museum, 847 742 4248 Loca on: Elgin History Museum, 360 Park St. Time: 7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 14 Walk in Channing Park with Steve Stroud Meet at the parking lot for a personal tour of the old Channing Cemetery. Now a school and park, Channing s ll has many secrets. Visit the one headstone s ll in place and learn the history of cemeteries in Elgin with Elgin historian Steve Stroud. Dona ons accepted at the event. Contact/RSVP: Elgin History Museum, 847 742 4248; elginhistory@foxvalley.net Loca on: Channing School Parking Lot Time: 6:00 p.m. Sunday, May 17 The Ups and Downs of Dining a la Downton Historian and character actress Ellie Carlson is back, as Mrs. Eaton, in which she makes and tells all about ea ng, preparing and presen ng food during the Edwardian period. Her energe c personality and well researched presenta on will even include samples of food which will be served by an English butler named Mr. Howe! The price is $25.00 per person, fee includes a ernoon tea. Contact/RSVP: Elgin History Museum, 847 742 4248 Loca on: Elgin History Museum, 360 Park St. Time: 2:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Monday, May 18 The Mid 20 th Century Reflected in Residen al Architecture A brief walking tour through the North East Neighborhood of Elgin, where 5 decades (and more) of architecture will be exhibited within this unique neighborhood s housing stock. Please wear comfortable shoes. Sponsored by The North East Neighborhood Associa on (NENA) of Elgin. Presented by Sarosh Saher. Contact/RSVP: Patricia Harkin/Brian Anderson, 847 695 0890, info@nenaofelgin.org Time: 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 19 Elgin Documentary Project 2 3 1 The Elgin Area Historical Society and Grindstone Produc ons in conjunc on with Ernie Broadnax will show the Elgin documentary, Project 2 3 1. The film documents life in Elgin for the African American community from the 1860s with the arrival of the contraband during the Civil War to the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Sponsored in collabora on with the Elgin Community Network and ECCO. Loca on: Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Avenue, Meadows Comm. Rooms A/B For informa on: Go online at gailborden.info/register, call 847 429 4597, or visit in person at the Registra on Desk in the Lobby. Time: 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 20 The History of Elgin Mental Health Center Join Elgin Historian Bill Briska for an in depth history of one of the most historically significant facili es of its type in the United States. He will talk about the Center s founding, its significance to the advancement of medical and behavioral science as well as the Center s demise. Loca on: Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Avenue, Elgin Room For informa on: Go online at gailborden.info/register, call 847 429 4597, or visit in person at the Registra on Desk in the Lobby. Time: 7:00 p.m 8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 21 Brown Bag Lunch Lecture: Elgin Women s Club Our first Brown Bag Lunch series will start this year with historian and educator Linda Rock to introduce you to the Elgin Women's Club. She will give an in depth talk about the 127 year old organiza on, its founding, and their fundraising to make the Elgin community a be er place. Drinks and desert are provided. Members: Free, Non Members: $3 Loca on: Elgin History Museum, 360 Park St. Contact/RSVP: Elgin History Museum, 847 742 4248 Time: 12:00 p.m. (Noon) Thursday, May 21 The Ranch Comes Home of Age: Mid Century Modern Architecture in Elgin Descrip on Presented by Rebecca Hunter Loca on: Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Avenue, Elgin Room For informa on: Go online at gailborden.info/register, call 847 429 4597, or visit in person at the Registra on Desk in the Lobby. Time: 7:00 p.m 8:30 p.m.

Christen Sundquist From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Sarosh Saher Thursday, April 02, 2015 1:37 PM 'John Wiedmeyer' Christen Sundquist RE: The Jensen Award Thanks, John. We will place this item on the agenda for next Tuesday s meeting. Sarosh From: John Wiedmeyer [mailto:jwied@wowway.com] Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2015 12:13 PM To: Sarosh Saher Subject: FW: The Jensen Award From: Hollyce Mack [mailto:hmack1@wowway.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2015 4:43 PM To: 'John Wiedmeyer' Subject: The Jensen Award 1. Recognition for the best interior and exterior renovation or remodeling project completed within the past years time. 2. Project should exemplify the use of preservation, restoration or period influence. 3. Entrees will be voted on by members of the Elgin Historic Commission and the Design Review Subcommittee. 4. Award will be presented to the property owner. The project may be executed by professionals or do ityourselfers. 5. The top voted interior project and the top voted exterior project will each receive awards. 6. Interior projects can be as simple as one room renovation to a kitchen or bathroom remodel to a full interior restoration. 7. Exterior projects can include exterior paint job to a porch restoration, to a full exterior renovation. Additional comments: I would like this to be presented as a competition. Before and after photos will be required, photos taken during the project are a benefit for the judging. The is meant to provide the ohh and ahh effect we got when the grant competition photos were displayed. John Wiedmeyer No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2014.0.4800 / Virus Database: 4311/9433 - Release Date: 04/01/15 1