-- AURORA
Easter egg hunt March 16

Rosary High School will offer a free Easter egg hunt March 16, 10 a.m., at 901 N. Edgelawn Dr. Open to children in 5th grade and under. Bring a basket. No signup required.

-- BATAVIA
Irish Fest March 17

Holy Cross Parish will hold an “Irish Fest” celebration March 17, 12:30 p.m. at 2300 Main St. Will serve treats from local bakeries, adult Irish beverages and more. Entertainment includes bagpipes, Irish dancers and crafts. There will be a baking contest for Irish soda bread.
Info: Maggie Mastenbrook, 630-631-8900

-- BELVIDERE
Mass and Acies March 23

The Legion of Mary in the diocese will hold its Mass and Acies March 23 at St. James Parish, 402 Church St. Registration at 9:30 a.m., with a rosary procession and Mass at 10 a.m.
Info: Dee Sternhagen, 815- 312-8703

-- ELGIN
TLC spring gala April 18

TLC Pregnancy Services in Elgin (and Schaumburg and Palatine) will hold its Spring Gala, April 18, 6:30 p.m., at Stonegate Banquet and Conference Center, 2401 Higgins Rd., Hoffman Estates. Guest speaker: singer and songwriter Mark Schultz. Info: 847-622-1235.
Website: www.tlcpregnancyservices.com

-- SOMONAUK
Irish dinner March 16

St. John the Baptist Parish will hold its 85th annual corned beef and cabbage dinner March 16, 3:30-6:30 p.m., with carry-out at the parish center, 320 S. Depot St. Cost: $18/dinner. Enter from Washington St. and follow the signs.

-- SPRING GROVE
Eucharistic miracles exhibit March 9-10

St. Peter Parish will host the traveling International Eucharistic Miracles of the World exhibit in the upstairs classrooms before and after all Masses March 9-10 at 2118 Main St. Cost: none.

-- SYCAMORE
Spirits tasting fundraiser March 16

St. Mary School will hold a “Brews, Bottles and Blarney” fundraiser (for those over 21 years old) on March 16, 4-7:30 p.m., at the parish activity center, 322 Waterman St. Wine, craft beer and spirits tasting along with food, games and a silent auction. Tickets are $40/ person or $75/couple. Find tickets and information at https://stmarysycamore.org/parents/fundraisers