Downers Grove Lifestyle
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'A bittersweet moment': After 25 years, Fox Valley Habitat chief set to retireAug 28, 2024 12:24 pm - After 25 years, the Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity executive director who has led 71 affordable housing projects will retire from his position on Friday, Aug. 30.
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Naperville’s Celebration preschool celebrates 20 yearsAug 27, 2024 11:00 pm - There’s school pride, and then there’s the kind of school buy-in that Naperville’s Kelly Gilligan witnesses as director of Celebration Children’s Center preschool, which is celebrating its 20th year in operation in 2024-25.
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DuPage County Board welcomes beekeeping on smaller lotsAug 27, 2024 1:59 pm - Beekeeping was all the buzz Tuesday as DuPage County Board members considered a change in zoning to allow for beekeeping on lots smaller than one acre. The change ultimately was approved in a 10-8 vote.
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Doggone friendly: Bring your pooch along to these suburban dining destinationsAug 21, 2024 6:21 pm - Many suburban restaurants allow dogs to accompany their owners as they dine outdoors, and this list is just a sampling of some options.
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Let’s hear it for family reunionsAug 21, 2024 11:43 am - The Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos’ fascination with family reunions has grown since having children. In happy times or times of grief, there is joy and strength is found while sharing life with those with whom you have a shared history.
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Home and garden calendar, Aug. 25-Sept. 5Aug 20, 2024 10:10 pm - Heirloom vegetables, mushroom foraging, seed swapping and more.
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Good Shepherd Church to host All Abilities Vendor Fair Sept. 7Aug 19, 2024 11:07 pm - Good Shepherd Church, in collaboration with Front Porch Church, recently announced the “All Abilities Vendor Fair: A Celebration of Community and Inclusivity” on Saturday, Sept. 7.
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‘It’s going to happen again’: Biting mites an issue for some following cicada emergenceAug 15, 2024 6:57 pm - Like 17 years ago, a corollary effect of the periodical cicada emergence has left some people scratching unexplained red welts appearing seemingly out of nowhere.
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Our Saviour’s gives breathing room to grief in new groupAug 13, 2024 11:24 pm - Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Naperville will look to explore the myriad facets of grief — how it changes perspectives and relationships as well as daily lives — in a ...
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Home and garden calendar, Aug. 18-24Aug 13, 2024 11:02 pm - Bonsai, plant swaps, garden club meetings and classes.