Downers Grove Lifestyle
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COD Police Department offers free safety course ‘Stop the Bleed’ Oct. 11Sep 24, 2024 6:28 pm - Learn lifesaving first aid skills through “Stop the Bleed,” an overview course of best practices in emergency situations, offered by the College of DuPage Police Department on Friday, Oct. 11.
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Home and garden calendar, Sept. 22-28Sep 17, 2024 11:50 pm - Flower shows, house walks, garden talks and more.
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Sept. 11 observances across the suburbsSep 09, 2024 10:11 am - Communities across the suburbs will observe the 23rd anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with remembrance ceremonies.
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Home and garden calendar, Sept. 8-14Sep 04, 2024 12:15 am - Garden club meetings, plant sales and more.
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Dog Daze to bring a tail-wagging good time to Fishel Park Sept. 14Sep 03, 2024 8:04 pm - The Downers Grove Park District promises a fun-filled afternoon for both dogs and their owners at the annual “Dog Daze” event on Saturday, Sept. 14, at Fishel Park.
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Barrington native graduates from Merchant Marine AcademyAug 30, 2024 10:14 am - Barrington native Matthew Grant Marquis recently graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York.
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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.