Bloomingdale Submitted Content
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Learn how digital landscape and modern pressures are reshaping childhood developmentNov 09, 2026 11:12 am - On Nov. 18, GPS Parent Series hosts Dr. Cheryl Gonzalez Ziegler to discuss her book about mental health in children, ages 6 to 12. The presentation will address emotional and cognitive challenges facing youth including anxiety, technology impacts, and societal pressures.
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Hanover Township to distribute Thanksgiving meal boxes Nov. 18-20Nov 05, 2026 11:22 am - Hanover Township will distribute Thanksgiving meal boxes from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 18-20, while supplies last, at its Astor Avenue Community Center, 7431 Astor Ave. in Hanover Park.
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New Naperville Monopoly game debuts Nov. 12 with community launch partyNov 04, 2026 5:26 pm - Naperville's local edition of Monopoly debuts Nov. 12 at DuPage Children's Museum with a launch party featuring local businesses and community organizations on the game board.The family celebration includes activities like meeting Mr. Monopoly, creating custom game pieces, designing family location squares, and participating in Monopoly-themed challenges.
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Wheaton’s Gary UMC hosts blood drive on Organ and Tissue Donor SundayNov 04, 2026 10:01 am - On Nov. 8, Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton will host a blood drive for Organ and Tissue Donor Sunday. Versiti reports that 1,500 blood donations are needed daily to maintain adequate supply for community patients, yet less than 5% of the 38% eligible population actually donates blood.
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Weekend guide to craft fairsNov 04, 2026 6:00 am - Check out some of the craft fairs and bazaars happening around the suburbs, featuring handmade items, vintage goods, artwork, and seasonal decorations.
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Holiday Magic marks 45 years of festive fun at Brookfield Zoo ChicagoNov 02, 2026 2:25 pm - Holiday Magic returns to Brookfield Zoo Chicago on Nov. 21 for its 45th year, running 32 nights and featuring over 3.5 million lights and expanded displays including a 100-foot illuminated maze. It includes special events like Tree Trim, Reindeer Run, dinner with Santa, and a sensory-friendly night on Dec. 3 with dimmed lights and softer music for guests with sensory needs.
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Donate Halloween candy to Operation Support Our Troops-America for military care packagesNov 02, 2026 1:46 pm - Operation Support Our Troops-America is collecting extra Halloween candy donations to send to deployed U.S. service members worldwide. The candy will be included in holiday stockings for Comfort and Care Packages for troops.
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Northern Illinois Food Bank to distribute 50,000 Holiday Meal Boxes this seasonOct 30, 2026 3:49 pm - Northern Illinois Food Bank is distributing 50,000 Holiday Meal Boxes this season to help families in need enjoy traditional holiday meals. The 27th annual distribution program begins Nov. 7 at Elgin Community College
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Recycle your holiday cooking oil with SCARCE on Nov. 28Oct 29, 2026 5:50 pm - On Nov. 28, SCARCE partners with Green Grease Environmental to host annual post-Thanksgiving Cooking Oil Collection Day, offering convenient drop-off locations for residents to recycle liquid vegetable-based cooking oils.
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Weekend guide to craft fairsOct 28, 2026 12:23 pm - Check out some of the craft fairs and bazaars happening around the suburbs, featuring handmade items, vintage goods, artwork, and seasonal decorations.