Downers Grove Submitted Content
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Christmas in April? DuPage Woodworkers make toys for kidsApr 29, 2025 3:45 pm - DuPage Woodworkers members created over 700 wooden toys like giraffes and turtles for underprivileged children. The toys are distributed to Chicago area nonprofits in November.
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Prom season with a twist: Seniors celebrating in styleApr 22, 2025 1:37 pm - Prom season was in full swing, but this time, the lively music, fancy clothes and fabulous dance moves weren’t for teenagers. Instead, it was the residents of two area senior living communities who were dressed to the nines — laughing, dancing, and soaking up the joy.
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Naperville Writers Group names winners of high school writing contestApr 22, 2025 11:19 am - Naperville Writers Group announces high school writing contest winners in poetry, fiction, and nonfiction categories. Winners received cash prizes and publication.
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Northern Illinois Food Bank’s 12th annual Fight Hunger Run/Walk returns May 3 to Cantigny ParkApr 21, 2025 11:03 pm - Over 1,600 runners and spectators will fill Cantigny Park for Northern Illinois Food Bank's 12th annual 5K/10K run/walk supporting food programs across 13 counties.
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Naperville Sunrise Rotary honors Mother’s Day with Drive-By Diaper Drive for West Suburban Community PantryApr 21, 2025 10:51 pm - The Rotary Club of Naperville Sunrise is holding a Drive-By Drop-off Diaper and Mom’s Essentials Drive on Friday, May 9.
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AgeGuide hosts urgent Advocacy Breakfasts as federal cuts threaten lifesaving aging servicesApr 18, 2025 2:36 pm - AgeGuide is hosting advocacy events to protect senior services facing cuts. The breakfasts are designed to urge advocates to take action before legislators finalize spending.
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American Legion Post 43 offers scholarships for college or trade schoolApr 17, 2025 8:53 pm - Every year, Naperville American Legion Post 43 offers a chance to win one of three $3,000 scholarships to attend the college or trade school of your choice to help you fulfill your academic dreams and provide a foundation toward a successful and rewarding future.
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Downers Grove’s weeklong FoundersFest to highlight history and communityApr 17, 2025 2:41 pm - Downers Grove's FoundersFest 2025 has a packed schedule including golf, volunteering, Tivoli Theatre event with historian Ken Lerner, documentary premiere, architecture talk, family bike ride, and old-fashioned country fair.
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Montini Catholic students create mosaic mural of founder, St. John Baptist de La SalleApr 15, 2025 10:26 pm - Montini Catholic students created a mosaic of St. John Baptist de La Salle, the school's founder, as part of Belongingness Week.
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Naperville leaders partner with woman’s club to ‘Drop Everything and Read’Apr 15, 2025 2:50 pm - On April 12, the Naperville Woman’s Club’s encouraged everyone to “Drop Everything & Read.” This date was chosen as it’s also the birthday of the beloved children’s author Beverly Cleary.