Campton Hills Submitted Content
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Marklund names new volunteer services coordinator for Elgin locationSep 16, 2026 8:31 pm - Mary Motta is joining Marklund Wasmond Center in Elgin as the new volunteer services coordinator. The long-term care facility serves children and adults with profound developmental disabilities.
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Campton Hills church cancels United Fall Fest, set for Sept. 19Sep 16, 2026 5:44 pm - Congregational United Church of Christ in Campton Hills recently announced that the 15th annual United Fall Fest has been canceled due to thunderstorms in the forecast for Saturday, Sept. 19. Each year, the event raises money for a local charity.
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‘North American Mosaic’: St. Charles Singers to weave together songs from early America to present daySep 16, 2026 10:30 am - The St. Charles Singers will open their 42nd season with "North American Mosaic" on Oct. 3-4, featuring songs from various eras and cultural perspectives including works by William Billings, Charles Ives, Florence Price, and Aaron Copland.
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Great Orb Hunt returns with 150 orbs hidden at three Kane County locationsSep 15, 2026 7:50 pm - The Great Orb Hunt 2026 runs through Sept. 30 at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve in St. Charles, Burnidge Forest Preserve in Elgin and Fine Line Creative Arts Center, where participants can search for 150 handcrafted glass and ceramic orbs hidden along trails.
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Aurora Central Catholic students bring smiles to Marklund residents during Day of ServiceSep 15, 2026 3:09 pm - Aurora Central Catholic High School's junior class volunteered at Marklund Hyde Center in Geneva, working with residents who have developmental disabilities through adaptive soccer, bag games, water relays and bubble activities.
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Eagle Scout project restores veterans’ graves at historic Udina CemeterySep 15, 2026 1:47 pm - AJ Early, a Scout with Troop 46 in Lily Lake, led volunteers in cleaning and straightening 10 veterans' headstones at Udina Cemetery Sept. 12 for his Eagle Scout service project. Hampshire High football team players who had just celebrated a big win over Prairie Ridge the night before were among the volunteers.
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St. Charles Scarecrow Contest entry deadline extended to Sept. 22Sep 15, 2026 1:28 pm - St. Charles Business Alliance extends deadline for 2026 Scarecrow Weekend Contest entry to Sept. 22, with prizes up to $500 across multiple categories including businesses, individuals, clubs, and mechanical displays
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Batavia Rotary Club hosts fifth annual Trivia Night to End Polio Oct. 10Sep 15, 2026 11:46 am - Batavia Rotary Club is looking for teams to compete in the fifth annual Trivia Night to End Polio on Oct. 10. Teams of four to eight people compete in this fundraiser to support polio eradication efforts worldwide.
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Join Kane County’s nature education program, now marking its 20th yearSep 15, 2026 10:38 am - Kane County Certified Naturalists celebrates 20 years with their 20th class starting in 2027, offering an award-winning nature education program that teaches conservation, environmental education and community service through classroom learning and field experiences.
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Regional talent pipeline: Students advance from ECC to NIU engineering degrees while gaining industry experienceSep 14, 2026 12:27 am - Joseph Rayner advanced from a teenage manufacturing intern to an application engineer at Assurance Technologies Inc. in Elgin, completing his path from Elgin Community College to Northern Illinois University's mechanical engineering program while gaining hands-on experience in various technical roles.