Des Plaines Lifestyle
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Summer school students cultivate life lessons from gardeningAug 19, 2012 5:00 am - A small courtyard tucked away in the back half of London Middle School in Wheeling reinvented itself this year as a vegetable garden, extending learning beyond the class...
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What's your favorite popcorn flavor? Boy Scouts want to knowAug 12, 2012 11:00 pm - Carmel corn with almonds and pecans, cheddar corn, chocolate and traditional butter! Your local Boy Scouts reduced their carbon foot print and will be selling popcorn by...
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Special guest from Bhutan speak to Arlington Camera ClubAug 12, 2012 11:00 pm - On September 5, special guest Chubzang Tangbi will share his enthusiasm and photography from the “Land of the Thunder Dragon” with the Arlington Camera Club. Chubzang T...
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Elk Grove Baptist pastor to discuss 'The Circle of Trust' Aug. 19Aug 12, 2012 11:00 pm - Elk Grove Village, ILL— On Sunday, Aug. 19, Elk Grove Baptist Church Pastor Bob Long will preach. Pastor Bob will preach about “The Circle of Trust.” Bob will discuss f...
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Artist's work on display at Des Plaines Public LibraryAug 12, 2012 11:00 pm - Elizabeth Pawlik will have her paintings on display on the 3rd floor of the Des Plaines Public Library for the month of August. ...
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Beat-boxing duo take top prize in Suburban Chicago's Got TalentAug 11, 2012 10:00 am - Saturday evening was bittersweet for Sanu John, half of the beat-boxing duo that wowed the fans and the judges who awarded iLLest Vocals the top prize in the Suburban Ch...
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Local Resident and His Dog, Fight CancerAug 09, 2012 11:00 pm - Steve Attenberg was not supposed have another dog. When the retired 43-year resident of Buffalo Grove and his wife, Joan, visited a south suburban breeder nearly eight y...
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Book notes: 'Bullied' author discusses title at Skokie's B&NAug 09, 2012 11:00 pm - Ÿ Young-adult authors Amanda Hocking and Julie Cross team up for an author event at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10, at Anderson's Bookshop in Naperville, at 123 W. Jefferson Ave...
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Night life events: Mickey Finn's hosts Backlot BrewfestAug 09, 2012 6:00 am - Ribs and brews Celebrate 18 years of Mickey Finn's at the Backlot Brewfest, a rib cook-off and brewfest from noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11. Performers include R...
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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...