Des Plaines Lifestyle
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Rolling Meadows Artist Unveils Recycled Site-Specific Works in One-Person Exhibit at Local Evanston Cultural Center and CaféJun 06, 2013 11:00 pm - Site Specific is a one-person exhibit of small mixed media collages by Rolling Meadows resident Betsy van Die, created over the last three years. Site Specific is an ext...
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Arlington Hts. native makes it big with observational comedyJun 04, 2013 5:00 am - Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco finds a funny side to everything. Ordering a sandwich at Subway. Hearing your doorbell ring. Even turmoil within his own family. Sony TV l...
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Native Trees and ShrubsJun 03, 2013 11:00 pm - If someone were to ask you, "What's a Native plant," would you say a TREE? Yes, trees and shrubs are part of the gorgeous palate of native plants. In this presentation ...
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Des Plaines drive breaks own recordJun 03, 2013 5:00 am - On behalf of our many neighbors in need who are served by the Self-Help Closet & Pantry of Des Plaines, I would like to thank the Des Plaines community for your tremendo...
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Outdoor makeover contest Week 5: A mud pitJun 02, 2013 6:00 am - Last summer, my husband and I started a backyard makeover project around our wooden deck. Over the course of several weekends, we jack-hammered out an old concrete pond ...
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Outdoor makeover contest Week 5: Muddy paw printJun 02, 2013 6:00 am - For a very long time, I have dreamed of putting a patio in my backyard so we weren’t constantly dragging in the mud and outdoors as well as to have a pretty place to sit...
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Pet-friendly landscapingJun 02, 2013 5:00 am - The furry children in your life also need to be considered when you are planning your yard. It is all about how you put together the entire package so that you can enjoy...
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Kid-friendly yardsJun 02, 2013 5:00 am - Yards need to meet the needs of the entire family. They need to provide space and amenities for people of all ages to be able to enjoy the outdoors. So if your home has ...
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Coast Guard Auxiliary to offer Canoe / Kayaking ClassMay 31, 2013 11:00 pm - DES PLAINES--Flotilla 095-39-02 of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary will be offering the “Paddlesports America” class at Prairie Lakes Community Center on Saturda...
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Cops on rooftops Friday for Special Olympics fundraiserMay 29, 2013 2:22 pm - For the 11th year, hundreds of Illinois law enforcement officers will stake out Dunkin’ Donuts rooftops to benefit Special Olympics Illinois, starting at 5 a.m. Friday, ...