Des Plaines Lifestyle
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Festivals June 2-8: Cream of Wheaton, Rose Fest, Fox River Arts Ramble and moreMay 31, 2023 6:00 am - Starts before Friday Cream of Wheaton: 5-10 p.m. Thursday, June 1; 4-10 p.m. Friday, June 2; 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 3; and 1-7 p.m. Sunday, June 4, at Mem...
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Best bets: Taylor Swift, Beach Boys, Warhol exhibit, 'West Side Story' and moreMay 30, 2023 11:00 pm - Taylor Swift in town With an added show Sunday to accommodate the throngs of fans clamoring for tickets, Taylor Swift aims to bring Chicago along with her on a retrospe...
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Last Call to Enter Alpha Baking Co.'s "Name A Bread Truck" ContestMay 29, 2023 11:00 pm - It's the last chance to enter the "Name A Truck" Contest. Chicago-based Alpha Baking Co., Inc., the bakers behind beloved Chicagoland brands S. Rosen's, Mary Ann Baking,...
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Cold Case Detective Club at Friendship Village for Residents with Interests in True Crime, Forensics, and MysteriesMay 29, 2023 11:00 pm - It's a combination of morbid curiosity and problem-solving, with a natural inclination for rubbernecking thrown in for good measure. The true crime genre of books, mov...
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Crafts & Drafts returns to Elmhurst Brewing June 4May 29, 2023 11:00 pm - Crafts & Drafts, the popular craft show organized by the Streetz Artz Alliance, is set to return to Elmhurst Brewing for its next edition on Sunday, June 4. The craft ma...
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Make a splash at 9 suburban water parks this summerMay 27, 2023 6:00 am - Time to grab a swimsuit, beach towels and most importantly sunscreen as suburban, family-friendly water parks are reopening Memorial Day weekend. Here are nine options f...
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Genealogist and attorney Robin Meltzer to speak on using social media for genealogyMay 26, 2023 11:00 pm - "Using Social Media for Genealogic Research: the Good, the Bad, and the Exceedingly Strange" will be the topic of genealogist Robin Meltzer for the Sunday, July 23, 2023...
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Neighbors in the news: District 62 names new assistant principal for Forest SchoolMay 25, 2023 6:00 am - • Community Consolidated School District 62 has named Traci Reiner assistant principal at Forest Elementary School, Des Plaines. Reiner, who is currently a first grade ...
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Grab a lawnchair: Suburban concert series tuning up for the summerMay 25, 2023 6:00 am - As summer pokes its head around the corner, suburban organizers are packing their calendars with outdoor musical events in local parks, cruise nights and other regular c...
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Why retirees work for the fun of itMay 24, 2023 11:00 pm - Often, retirement looks like nirvana from afar, but once you get right to it, it can lose its luster. Formerly busy, productive people can get bored and lonely after a ...