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Meet to preserve Glen Ellyn

The Citizens for Glen Ellyn Preservation will meet at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 3 at Faith Lutheran Church, 41 N. Park Blvd, Glen Ellyn. Those attending should enter through the rear door of the northeast corner of the building. The meeting is open to all interested in preserving the character, history and architectural integrity of Glen Ellyn. For details, visit the Web site at www.glenellynpreservation.org or call (630) 469-7924.

Enjoy a free yoga class Jan. 5

Yoga enthusiast Ketki Shah will present a yoga exercise program from 1 to 2 p.m. Jan. 5 at the Glenside Public Library, 25 E. Fullerton Ave., Glendale Heights. The program is free and open to the public. Those attending should wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat or towel. For details, call (630) 260-1550.

Pancake breakfast benefits veterans

The Wheaton VFW will hold its pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon Jan. 6 at the post, Papworth and Geneva roads, Wheaton. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for children younger than 12 years. The event includes raffles. For details, call (630) 668-8756.

Carol Stream voter registration open

The Carol Stream Public Library will accept voter registration for the Illinois General Primary Election until Jan. 8 at the library, 616 Hiawatha Drive, Carol Stream. Voters must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, live in their election precinct at least 30 days before the election, can not be convicted and in jail or claim the right to vote anywhere else. Voters must register at least 28 days prior to the election. The election is Feb. 5. For details, call (630) 344-61123.