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Fox River Valley Library District seeks Summer Reading Teen Volunteers May 16, 2013 12:00 AM
The Fox River Valley Public Library District is currently accepting applications for its Summer Reading Teen Volunteer Program. Applicants must be incoming seventh- through 12th-graders to participate in the program, which runs from June 3 through July 13.
Dundee Lions Club gets kudos for serving breakfast Feb 19, 2013 12:00 AM
The Dundee Township Lions Club garners appreciation from West Dundee this week for its efforts to make sure more than 300 people went to the Shop with a Cop event on a full stomach. Shop with a Cop pairs needy children with a local police officer to do holiday shopping at Walmart — cops from Carpentersville, Gilberts, the Dundees, Pingree Grove and Sleepy Hollow are all involved.
Mark Biewald: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Mark Biewald, running for Fox River Valley Library Board (4-year Terms)
Library storytimes branch out to the west Jan 28, 2013 12:00 AM
The Fox River Valley Public Library District is pleased to welcome preschoolers to the first storytime at the Randall Oaks Branch Library. Storytimes will also resume at the main library in East Dundee, and at Panera Bread in Elgin.
Hampshire’s library asking for items of yore Nov 15, 2012 12:00 AM
The days of handling old photographs and archives with care are over for patrons at the Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District in Hampshire. The library recently uploaded three digital albums to Illinois Digital Archives. But district officials need patrons to help build the library's digital collection. As such, the library is holding a digital donation day from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday.
Hear what Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley can offer you Oct 7, 2012 12:00 AM
Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley wants to help people who may be living in substandard housing and/or those who have dreamed of owning their own home an opportunity to learn more about Habitat's homeownership program. On Tuesday, Oct. 9, an informational session will be held to help identify candidates at 7 p.m. at the Habitat offices, 20 S. Grove, Suite 101, Carpentersville.
Animal shelter plans tag days, adoption event Sep 11, 2012 12:00 AM
You'll find more than clothes, jewelry and household items at Geneva Commons later this month. The folks from Anderson Animal Shelter in South Elgin will be at the Randall Road outdoor mall on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 22 and 23, collecting donations to help them care for the rescues they house.
West Side library branch grand opening a smash Aug 25, 2012 12:00 AM
The new west side branch of the Fox River Valley Public Library District welcomed more than 1,700 visitors, who were eager to check it out during its grand opening on Saturday. "It's very exciting, everyone has been waiting a long time to have services out this way," said Nancy Kendzior, the branch's manager.
Tour new library branch at Randall Oaks SaturdayAug 22, 2012 12:00 AM
The Fox River Valley Public Library District invites the community to a special Randall Oaks Branch Library grand opening celebration on from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25. Library staff will be on hand to give tours, issue library cards, and answer questions.
Dundee Library looks back in history Jun 1, 2012 12:00 AM
The Friends of the Dundee Library invites the community to take a moment to reflect during two programs in June that look back to the World War I and II eras.
Help Habitat for Humanity repair houses May 22, 2012 12:00 AM
Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley is once again accepting applications for the A Brush with Kindness program. It assists families already in their own home who have a need for outside repairs or maintenance.
Seigle’s CEO to talk with Women in Management in Elgin May 13, 2012 12:00 AM
The Northern Fox Valley Chapter of Women in Management presents Mark Seigle, president of Seigles Cabinet Center, as part of the chapters Conversations ... series on Thursday, May 24, at the Elgin Country Club, 2575 Weld Road, Elgin.
Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois gives credit to host of volunteers May 2, 2012 12:00 AM
Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois honored local volunteers and elected new members to the councils board of directors and board development committee at the organizations recent annual meeting.
Find literary bargains at Dundee Library book sale Apr 29, 2012 12:00 AM
Get ready for summer reading season by stocking up on lots of great titles at the Friends of the Dundee Library Spring Book Sale. The sale will open on Thursday, May 3 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and will continue on Friday and Saturday, May 4-5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Dundee Library District has a new name Apr 17, 2012 12:00 AM
Starting July 1, the Dundee Township Public Library District will be known as the Fox River Valley Public Library District. Officials said its old name didnt accurately reflect the community the district serves and late last year, authorities asked residents, employees and benefactors to come up with a new one.
ECC JazzFest welcomes saxophonist Ray Herrmann in concert Apr 13, 2012 12:00 AM
Saxophonist Ray Herrmann will be the special guest performer for JazzFest, the Elgin Community College Jazz Ensembles' spring concert. Herrmann’s résumé includes concerts performing with Santana, Chicago, Whitney Houston, and Bob Dylan. Directing the ECC Jazz Ensembles is Mark Bettcher, director of the Dundee-Crown High School jazz bands and orchestras in Carpentersville.
Friends of Fox River Valley library set book sale Oct. 25-27 Apr 9, 2012 12:00 AM
Get your pile ready for cozy winter reading by stocking up on lots of great new titles at the Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale. The sale will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, and Saturday, Oct 27, in the library’s meeting room on the lower level of the Dundee Library.
Dundee Library hosts Misty River Music Makers concert Apr 9, 2012 12:00 AM
The Dundee Library welcomes the Misty River Music Makers for a memorable four-part harmony performance of upbeat tunes, ballads, contemporary numbers, show tunes and more. The show will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, at the Dundee Library in East Dundee.
Fall Storytimes, play groups begin new schedule at Dundee Library Apr 9, 2012 12:00 AM
Fall Storytimes, including Baby Play Group, Alphabet Soup Storytime and more, will resume this week at the Dundee Library, 555 Barrington Ave., East Dundee.
Get a window seat on Chicagoland railroad history Apr 9, 2012 12:00 AM
The Friends of the Dundee Library invites the community to take a moment to reflect back to the World War I and II eras. On Saturday, June 16, join "The Milwaukee Road in the Chicago Area Between the Wars" at 2 p.m. Watch yesteryear chug by as Ted Schnepf of Rails Unlimited in Elgin takes you on a journey around the Chicago area via the Milwaukee Road between World War I and World War II.