Carpentersville Lifestyle
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay ContestDec 02, 2013 10:00 pm - There is still time to submit essays in the contest for middle school students honoring the 50th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s “I Have A Dream” speech. The...
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Elgin animal lovers raise funds for Anderson shelterDec 02, 2013 2:03 pm - Randy Sandman’s eyes light up when he talks about Rocky, a small, fluffy white dog with a sweet disposition and an underbite. And then there’s Susie, Sabrina, and Alfred...
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Kyuki-Do Martial Arts of Elgin hosts Breakfast with SantaDec 01, 2013 10:00 pm - The Marine Corps League Elgin Detachment 077 in partnership with Kyuki-Do Martial Arts of Elgin (KMA) has designated KMA, located at 792 S. McLean Blvd, as a designated...
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How to support animal shelter during holidaysNov 29, 2013 9:58 am - Submitted by Anderson Animal Shelter Consider supporting Anderson Animal Shelter, 1000 S. LaFox St. (Route 31) in South Elgin, during the holidays. Donate to the Savers ...
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E. Dundee bakery sends goodies to troops serving overseasNov 26, 2013 11:39 am - Operation Sweettooth is still under way. This year, the program may not have received the press it has in the past, but cookies and Rice Krispie treats are still being s...
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Lifetime director of United Way has volunteered for 60 yearsNov 26, 2013 9:09 am - Jack Shales of Elgin says people are brought into this world to help others. “You always have time to help other people,” he said. The 83-year-old Shales should know — h...
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Habitat restoration workday held at Bliss WoodsNov 22, 2013 11:35 am - Six volunteers braved gusty winds and bitter temperatures to help at Bliss Woods Forest Preserve near Sugar Grove for a restoration workday on Saturday morning. Local n...
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Elgin superintendent creates winning recipes for all seasonsNov 20, 2013 4:15 am - Dan Rich is the guy who survived the odious “Twizzlers challenge” during the semifinal round of this year’s Cook of the Week Challenge, turning the chewy strawberry conf...
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Season of giving living up to its nameNov 19, 2013 4:40 pm - It’s been said this is the season of giving, and as such, I’m going to highlight several efforts going on in the community to support the ailing and the less fortunate. ...
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay ContestNov 18, 2013 10:00 pm - An essay contest for middle school students honoring the 50th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s “I Have A Dream” speech has been added to the program of the 20...