Submitted Stories from August 20, 2018
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Searching for a European goldfinch in Lake County
Aug 24, 2018 11:56 AM - On a sunny July morning, Jeff woke up extra early and headed to Lake County, then to Kenosha, Wisconsin, to see the European goldfinch.
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Naperville mosque and church sponsor free health fair Sept. 8
Aug 24, 2018 10:59 AM - A free community health fair -- designed to spotlight a free health care clinic offered in Naperville year-round -- is being sponsored for the second year in a row by the Islamic Center of Naperville and one of the city's oldest Christian congregations. -
Help an adult learn English with Literacy Volunteers
Aug 23, 2018 9:43 PM - Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley needs volunteers to help Fox Valley adults learn English. It is estimated that there are 42,000 adults in Kane County who need to improve their English. -
Sedgebrook Senior Living Welcomes New Executive Director
Aug 21, 2018 9:34 AM - Sedgebrook has always been in his sites. Dan Harrington, who has more than 30 years of experience in hospitality, operations and marketing, with the last 17 in senior living, said that he became aware of Sedgebrook retirement community in Lincolnshire when it first broke ground years ago. -
Youthquake Unites Young Conservatives and Liberals
Aug 21, 2018 9:34 AM - Youthquake is a civics program that seeks to combat political polarization and fosters civic consciousness amongst Chicago area high school students of diverse political affiliations. -
The Viking Chef Returns to The Danish Home for Annual Benefit
Aug 21, 2018 7:19 AM - The Danish Home of Chicago boutique senior living community will once again welcome professional chef Stig "The Viking Chef" Hansen to its annual benefit on September 15, this year entitled "Cuisine and Corks: An Evening in the Garden and Focus on Our Future." -
Minefaire Makes Chicago Debut September 8-9
Aug 21, 2018 7:13 AM - Connect with your kids and be blown away by off-the-charts fun at the #1 Minecraft event in the USA. Minefaire: The Ultimate Minecraft Experience has broken another Guinness World Record for largest convention for a single video game, and is coming to Chicago for the very first time on Saturday, September 8, 2018 and Sunday, September 9, 2018 at the Schaumburg Convention Center. -
Donate Blood at Schaumburg's Community Blood Drive Aug. 30Aug 21, 2018 7:10 AM - The Village of Schaumburg encourages the public to participate in the next Community Blood Drive that will take place from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 30 at The Barn, 231 S. Civic Drive in Schaumburg.
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Arlington Heights Community Concert Band Recruits New MembersAug 21, 2018 7:08 AM - The Arlington Heights Community Concert Band is starting their 2018-2019 season and is extending the opportunity to join the band to area musicians. The band performs four indoor concerts at Forest View Education Center in Arlington Heights as well as four outdoor summer concerts per concert season. Under the direction of Mike Madonia, a wide variety of music is played such as marches, show tunes, light classical and contemporary pieces. Membership is open to anyone ages 14 and older who has experience playing a musical instrument. No audition is required and seat placement is at the conductor's discretion.
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Allegro Community Chorus Hosting Meet and Greet for Interested Singers
Aug 21, 2018 7:05 AM - Palatine Park District's Allegro Community Chorus offers a Fall Meet & Greet on Wednesday, August 29 from 7-9pm at Emmett's Brewing Company, 110 N. Brockway Street in Palatine.
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