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A Rock 'n' Roll Anniversary, Cruise Night and More: 5 Things You Should Know for Tuesday, Aug. 16

The world of rock 'n' roll lost a king 34 years ago today.

Attend a book discussion at the library, pay homage to the "king" and spend some quality time with the family.

Here are five things going on today:

1. The City of St. Charles will host a plan commission meeting at 7 p.m. in council chambers at the . A copy of the meeting agenda can be found by clicking here.

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2. The  will host a book discussion about The Diary of Mattie Spenser by Sandra Dallas from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The discussion will be in the conference room. For more information, call  Debbie Walsh at 630-232-0780.

3. Wrap up the summer with the last  for the season. This weekly summer event is a free night of classic cars, music and entertainment the whole family can enjoy.

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First Street Cruise Night is from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on First Street from Main to Illinois streets.

4.  in Batavia will offer Family Skate Night from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Family Skate Night offers rollerskating for all ages with family-friendly music and games.

5. Today is the 34th anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley. Presley, known as the king of rock 'n' roll, inspired a generation of musicians who helped form much of what we know as pop music today.

Presley died in his home, known as Graceland, located outside of Memphis, TN on Aug. 16, 1977. He was 42 years old.

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