Des Plaines Submitted Content
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Musician and storyteller to present ‘Miscellany and Mirth of the Midwest’ in Des PlainesNov 07, 2024 4:32 pm - Musician Dave Martin will share his unique blend of history and storytelling at the Des Plaines History Center’s November Coffee Talk, set for 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14.
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Harper College receives HEED Award, recognizing commitment to diversity and inclusionNov 07, 2024 11:37 am - Harper College has once again been awarded the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.
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Science & Arts Academy to host OPEN HOUSE on Nov. 9Nov 06, 2024 11:04 am - Science & Arts Academy (SAA), an independent school for gifted students in Des Plaines, is hosting an in-person Open House event for prospective families from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 9.
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Musician Dave Martin shares history by the glass at next Coffee TalkNov 04, 2024 2:17 pm - The story begins in the cradle of civilization, but Dave Martin wastes no time bringing the audience home to the Midwest and Great Lakes — courtesy of “A History of the World in Six Glasses.”
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ArtReach Theatre to stage ‘The Wizard of Oz’ at Cutting HallNov 04, 2024 10:43 am - ArtReach Educational Theatre, in partnership with Spotlite Theatrix Production Company, will present “The Wizard of Oz” at Cutting Hall in Palatine.
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River Trails School District 26 schools receive commendable designations in newly released Illinois State Report CardNov 04, 2024 8:39 am - Three schools in River Trails School District 26 received “commendable” designations in the state report card released Thursday by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).
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Faith in Place presents tree grant opportunity for underserved communities across Illinois, Indiana and WisconsinNov 01, 2024 11:23 pm - Faith in Place, a multifaith-led environmental nonprofit organization, recently announced a significant funding opportunity for community organizations and houses of worship located in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin.
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Nicor Gas awards $100,000 in grants to strengthen community enrichment initiatives throughout its service areaOct 29, 2024 2:05 pm - Building on its dedication to enhancing the vitality, sustainability and livability of neighborhoods throughout its service area, Nicor Gas is announcing the award of $100,000 in community enrichment grants.
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Life-changing: Harper's Paths to College and Career program helps adult studentsOct 28, 2024 12:32 am - Harper’s Paths to College and Career is designed to help displaced, unemployed or underemployed adults seeking to pivot careers and enhance their basic skills and digital literacy.
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Experience Day welcomes young students, families to Harper CollegeOct 25, 2024 11:00 am - Harper College welcomes young students to participate in Experience Day, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, on the Palatine campus, 1200 W. Algonquin Road.