Elgin schedules makerspace grand opening, downtown business opening and family events in July
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Summary
City announced a library makerspace grand opening July 31 funded by St. David's Foundation, a downtown business opening July 12, the Dinosaur George exhibit July 25–26 and that the city pool is open and now accepts credit cards.
City hosts announced a series of community events and small-business openings in July, including a library makerspace grand opening, a downtown retail opening, a traveling dinosaur exhibit and a pool update.
Stacey Osborne said the makerspace at the library was funded by a grant from the Saint David's Foundation and will open to the public on July 31. The makerspace will include a 3‑D printer, a screen‑printing machine and several sewing machines; the hosts said scheduled time and classes will be available.
The mayor and Osborne said a new downtown store, Things Celtic, will hold a soft opening on July 12 after receiving support through the Main Street program and the Economic Development Corporation. The hosts said the shop carries items tied to English, Welsh, Irish and Scottish traditions.
Elizabeth Marzak, identified on the podcast as the parks and recreation director, was announced as the upcoming guest to discuss Dinosaur George, a traveling exhibit scheduled Friday, July 25, and Saturday, July 26; the hosts said the exhibit is free to the public.
Stacey Osborne also said the city pool is open and that, “this summer, we are, for the first time, taking credit card payments at the pool.”
Why it matters: the makerspace and small-business supports reflect grant-funded investments in local services and downtown economic development. The family-focused events and pool update are immediate opportunities for residents to use city amenities.
What was not specified: grant amounts, exact hours for makerspace reservations, and detailed operational or permit steps for the new business were not provided on the podcast.