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Ikes Host Tea & History: ‘Another League of Our Own - Baseball in Des Plaines’Apr 10, 2024 9:56 am - On Saturday, May 11, from 1-3:30 p.m., the Des Plaines chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America will host this year’s Tea and History program entitled “Another League of Our Own — Baseball in Des Plaines” at the historic Jefferson House at 1841 S. River Road in Des Plaines.
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Local Izaak Walton chapter agrees to forest regeneration plan for siteApr 09, 2024 9:43 pm - At its April business meeting, the Des Plaines chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America agreed to a plan for forest regeneration at the Izaak Walton Des Plaines site...
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How Des Plaines History Center, Park District are supporting Earth MonthApr 08, 2024 12:43 pm - With April being Earth Month, it is only natural that we focus on … nature. And there certainly are many opportunities to do so.The Des Plaines Park District will celebrate Earth Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20.
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Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month at Oakton College April 11Apr 05, 2024 11:54 am - Enjoy a complimentary event open to the public showcasing the finest jazz musicians from the Midwest Spend a lunch break at Oakton College’s Des Plaines campus and ...
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Oakton employee receives American College Personnel Association’s Promising Practice in Social Justice AwardApr 04, 2024 12:47 pm - A national student success organization recently honored an Oakton College employee for her work championing equity for Asian American Pacific Islander students.
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Des Plaines nonprofit launches Healthy Babies Drive to keep young kids safe and healthyApr 04, 2024 12:22 pm - Kids Above All is launching its Healthy Babies Drive to collect healthy and safety items for the young children and new families in their programs, so they have everything they need to build a strong foundation for their lives together.
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Safe Boating Class April 30 in Mount ProspectApr 03, 2024 1:13 pm - Skokie Valley Sail and Power Squadron will offer America’s Boating Course. Every new boater should take this course to learn the rules and responsibilities of boating. Ex...
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Easter at Trinity, Des PlainesApr 02, 2024 9:00 am - A large gathering for a festive Easter Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church, (TLC) Des Plaines, culminated an active Holy Week of services and activities.
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Hunger Resource Network distributes 120,000 pounds of chicken to help feed those in needApr 01, 2024 1:12 pm - “Poultry to Pantries Day,” recently hosted by the Hunger Resource Network (HRN), is another important reminder that food insecurity has no boundaries. It is the day when ...
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Harper College continues to empower economic mobility with Community Innovation Fund Grant ProgramMar 29, 2024 8:50 am - Over the past two years, Harper College’s Community Innovation Fund Grant Program has awarded $150,000 in grants to 11 nonprofit organizations whose missions support the advancement of equity, diversity and economic mobility for underserved and marginalized communities in the college’s district.