Des Plaines Lifestyle
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K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry recharged by convention in RoselleAug 05, 2013 2:47 pm - Lynn Buhrke of Palatine and her Golden retriever, Chewie, have been deployed to countless disaster areas, including the days immediately following the school massacre in...
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Des Plaines Garden Club annual Garden WalkAug 04, 2013 11:00 pm - The Des Plaines Garden Club held its annual Garden Walk on June 27. We viewed the beautiful gardens of members, Ellen Jassica, Barbara Jacobsen, Marilyn Wouda and Rich &...
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Roots and Wings Give Dancers the Chance to SoarAug 02, 2013 11:00 pm - A strong sense of community has been a driving force behind the success of McDonald Dance Academy. Established 20 years ago by Linda McDonald, the Academy was borne of M...
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Alzheimer’s walk Sept. 15 in PalatineAug 02, 2013 3:34 am - The Alzheimer’s Association is seeking participants and volunteers for its Walk to End Alzheimer’s fundraiser on Sunday, Sept. 15, at Harper College, 1200 W. Algonquin R...
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American Indian Center Director moves to run Trickster Art GalleryAug 01, 2013 11:00 pm - Exciting programs and cultural education expanding in the suburbs. Joseph Podlasek now the CEO of the Trickster Art Gallery in Schaumburg Il, will be expanding opportuni...
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Bittersweet ending for final Komen 3-Day WalkJul 29, 2013 5:30 am - The Chicago version of the Susan G. Komen 3-Day walk promises to be a bittersweet event this year. The Susan G. Komen Foundation announced in June that it is canceling h...
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Crime Stoppers of Mount Prospect holds fundraiserJul 26, 2013 12:13 pm - The Crime Stoppers organization of Mount Prospect will hold a Jail-A-Thon from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at the 2013 Mount Prospect Downtown Block Party. Friendl...
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Dog Days: Five fun things to do with your four-legged friendsJul 26, 2013 6:00 am - Dog owners and their pets enjoy being outdoors together in the summer - doing everything from playing fetch in the backyard to romping through the park. But if you're l...
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Mexican-American Artist Alberto Paniaya Celebrates Elements in NatureJul 24, 2013 11:00 pm - Capturing the elements of nature that are sometimes missed in everyday life, Alberto Paniaya's paintings celebrate the wonder of God's creation and focus on the earth, s...
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Artist helps to improve neighborhood and honors brother's memory through artJul 23, 2013 11:00 pm - Former Cook County Assistant State's Attorney and Youth Services Programming Coordinator Leslie Marley was your typical suburban mom with deep roots in the northern subu...