Darien Lifestyle
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Kids score with park district inclusion servicesAug 08, 2012 7:36 am - There is something familiar, no matter what your age, about this time of year. It’s the smell of new crayons, seeing shiny new backpacks in stores, and the promise of al...
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Community colleges offer array of classes for young studentsMay 18, 2012 6:00 am - It doesn't take long after summer vacation begins for students to start the annual summer phrase - "I'm bored." In an effort to combat boredom, parents are in the proce...
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Cook of the Week Challenge Week 3 judgesOct 11, 2011 11:00 pm - Jean-Louis Clerc French born and trained Jean-Louis Clerc joined the faculty of College of Dupage as executive chef at Waterleaf, a student-staffed fine-dining restauran...
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Author's job of balancing nature and suburbs mirrors ThoreauJun 06, 2011 12:00 am - When author Tom Montgomery Fate talks about working on his new book during one of his solitary nights in the cabin his family helped build in the Michigan woods, it's ea...
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Kingsolver inspires vegetable gardenMar 07, 2011 11:00 pm - I know there's still plenty of chilly weather in our future, but I'm chomping at the bit for spring; I'm eager to trade my snow shovel for a garden hoe. I'm blaming Barb...
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Chefs double team for COD fundraisersNov 08, 2010 10:00 pm - Six of the area's top chefs are pairing up to create three fundraising dinners that will benefit the College of DuPage's hospitality program and new culinary building. T...
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Home Run Inn locations to offer fall treats, funSep 21, 2010 11:00 pm - Fall treats at Home Run Dig into free taffy apple sundaes on Sundays through Oct. 10 at Home Run Inn with the purchase of a pizza. Finish off dinner and head over to the...
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Arlo Guthrie honors heritage with family-style tourOct 20, 2009 11:00 pm - Few last names in the history of American music are as evocative as "Guthrie." Just hearing it makes one think of dusty roads, beat-up acoustic guitars and the quest for...
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Take a hike and enjoy nature in all of its fall glorySep 21, 2009 11:00 pm - The signs of fall are starting to show everywhere, but if you want a really impressive view of the change of seasons head to one of the area's hiking trails. Whether tak...
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Time taking its toll on dated 'Coupla White Chicks'Jul 09, 2009 11:00 pm - It's generally acknowledged that it's OK to switch your brain off when it comes to summer entertainment. This is the time for Hollywood to stuff cineplexes with bloated ...