Elburn Lifestyle
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Winter weather brings out the best in the hardy, humble witch-hazelDec 15, 2020 5:00 am - “I cherish a witch-hazel kind of day, a scrap of color, a light in the window when winter is closing all around.” - Robin Wall Kimmerer Tis the season for Christmas tre...
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High tea at home: Local chef offers 'Becky's Best' pastry and tea packagesDec 13, 2020 5:00 am - It wasn't as if Rebecca "Becky" Weaver had played second fiddle to her twin brothers John and Mark all of this time. It's just that the Weaver brothers might be the firs...
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Join Young, Black, & Lit book drive for O.C. Allen Elementary SchoolDec 11, 2020 10:00 pm - O.C. Allen Elementary School in Aurora has a 92% minority population, yet its students often can't see themselves in the books they read. In 2012, the Cooperative Child...
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Salvation Army holding fund drive in Tri Cities on SaturdayDec 11, 2020 12:00 am - Daily Herald report The Salvation Army Tri-City Corps Community Center will host its annual Kettle Match Day on Saturday, Dec. 12. Donors will have the chance to double...
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St. Charles dental office sees successful Toys For Tots collection driveDec 10, 2020 10:00 pm - For the fourth year, West Gate Family Dentistry in St. Charles has participated in Toys For Tots. This year was outstanding. Patients again brought in so many toys, ca...
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Salvation Army-Tri-City Corps to host Kettle Match Day Dec. 12Dec 10, 2020 10:00 pm - The Salvation Army Tri-City Corps Community Center will host its annual Kettle Match Day on Saturday, Dec. 12. Donors will have the chance to double their impact in a ye...
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Believe Project: $100 to group supporting veterans, active militaryDec 09, 2020 4:30 am - Today's winner of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is Tia Prince Srachta of St. Charles. Srachta wants to give the money to Zoeie Kreiner and her organization Sup...
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Batavia animal rescue group sets “Santa Paws” fundraiserDec 04, 2020 10:00 pm - Fifty raffle baskets will highlight Starfish Animal Rescue's 10th annual “Santa Paws” fundraiser from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12. The event will be held in the nonpro...
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For kids and collectors: New store in Batavia specializes in farm- and construction-themed toys, modelsDec 04, 2020 5:00 am - Walking into a toy store creates visions of childhood, but hardly any carry the toys that kept me busy for hours on end - the "playsets" often based on popular movies. A...
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Salvation Army Tri-City Corps needs bell ringers and other volunteersDec 03, 2020 10:00 pm - The Salvation Army Tri-City Corps is in need of volunteer bell ringers this holiday season. According to Steve Hawkins, resource development director, many of the volunt...