Carol Stream Lifestyle
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Giving thanks for birds and birding in generalNov 18, 2024 12:11 pm - Birds give us so much, enriching our lives almost every day when we take time to notice. This is my Thankful List, and just like any other list involving birds, it’s sure to grow.
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Home & garden calendar Nov. 17-23Nov 12, 2024 11:36 pm - Fall garden cleanup, seasonal centerpieces, holiday public light displays and more.
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Gary UMC’s Holiday Cookie Walk on Dec. 7 to raise money for missionsNov 12, 2024 6:57 pm - The Holiday Cookie Walk at Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton on Saturday, Dec. 7 is an opportunity to purchase homemade cookies for gifts, gatherings and good. The...
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You may see more coyotes this time of year. Here’s why and what you should doNov 09, 2024 1:15 pm - Suburban residents may see more coyotes between now and February as the young leave their parents to find mates and stake out their own territories.
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Brave the elements and bike in all types of weatherNov 07, 2024 6:35 am - Inevitable inclement weather doesn’t necessarily mean hanging up your wheels until spring. Sunday mornings through March finds various bike club members and guests in their third season of “Braver Than the Elements” at Lisle’s Morton Arboretum.
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Wheaton’s Gary UMC offers class on sacraments and membership vowsNov 05, 2024 8:12 pm - The Rev. Steve Conger will lead the class, “Belong: An Exploration of the Sacraments and Membership Vows” at Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton.
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GPS author to explain how to limit the negative effects of social mediaNov 04, 2024 9:43 pm - On Thursday, Nov. 14, the GPS Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families will present “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Teens and How to Limit Its Impact” with author Kara Alaimo.
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2024 Veterans Day ceremonies, concerts across the suburbsNov 04, 2024 9:08 am - Communities across the suburbs will observe Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 11, with ceremonies and concerts. Here are some of the events planned in the suburbs in honor of the men and women who have served in the United States armed forces:
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Faith in Place presents tree grant opportunity for underserved communities across Illinois, Indiana and WisconsinNov 01, 2024 11:23 pm - Faith in Place, a multifaith-led environmental nonprofit organization, recently announced a significant funding opportunity for community organizations and houses of worship located in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin.
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New Filipino bakery opens in Carol Stream next door to family’s restaurantOct 27, 2024 5:48 am - Lasa Filipino Cafe recently opened next to Hong Ning restaurant in Carol Stream, both belonging to the same family of entrepreneurs.