Carpentersville Lifestyle
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Learn about spring bird count, bird health at forest preserve programFeb 25, 2026 11:37 am - The Forest Preserve District of Kane County will offer a Learn from the Expert program, “Promise or Peril? Annual Spring Bird Count & the Health of Illinois’ Birds.”
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Spring cleaning? Do’s and don’ts for dropping off items at donation centersFeb 25, 2026 10:19 am - For those doing some spring cleaning and decluttering, here are some do’s and don’ts for donating items to organizations such as Salvation Army and Goodwill.
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Home & garden calendar, Feb. 23 to March 7Feb 24, 2026 2:38 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like the cultural history of birds, Ikebana, designing with color, and more.
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Salvation Army Elgin Corps honors community partners for help with holiday campaignFeb 19, 2026 2:24 pm - After a holiday season where the Salvation Army Elgin Corps worked to provide a merrier Christmas for more than 500 families, the organization held a partner recognition breakfast Thursday to honor the volunteers and sponsors who helped make it happen.
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Vineyard Church offers free fun and games at Friend-FestFeb 18, 2026 12:47 pm - Friend-Fest 2026 is a free community event hosted by Vineyard Church of Elgin on March 7, offering fun activities, games, and food for kids through fifth grade. The event provides a safe and enjoyable environment for families, with carnival-like games and a "Calm Room" for quieter activities
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All in one place: How Geneva library staff planned new Aging Well collectionFeb 18, 2026 3:00 am - The Geneva Library’s new Aging Well collection aims to be a one-stop shop for older patrons’ needs and interests.
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Home & garden calendar, Feb. 18-28Feb 17, 2026 6:19 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like resilient landscapes, native pollinators, warblers, and more.
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How repurposing historic buildings breathes new life into the Tri-CitiesFeb 12, 2026 3:30 am - Geneva, Batavia and St. Charles have joined the trend of repurposing old buildings for new uses, with historic structures renovated into apartments, restaurants, businesses and community spaces.
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Elgin’s St. Hugh of Lincoln Church offers Lenten blessing to commutersFeb 11, 2026 1:38 pm - Once again, St. Hugh of Lincoln Episcopal Church in Elgin is offering “Drive Through Ashes” to commuters on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18.
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Home & garden calendar, Feb. 15-22Feb 10, 2026 3:03 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like houseplants, nature journaling, and more.