Geneva Submitted Content
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Learn how pre-Civil War quilts served as secret maps to freedomMar 12, 2026 11:28 pm - The Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva will host Connie Martin's presentation “Pre-Civil War Quilts: Secret Codes to Freedom on the Underground Railroad” on Saturday, March 21
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Catholics are invited to confession during Be Reconciled Day March 25Mar 10, 2026 10:25 pm - The Diocese of Rockford is again setting aside a day specifically for confession so Catholics can prepare their souls for the hope and joy of Easter. This year, “Be Reconciled Day” will be held on Wednesday, March 25.
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Disaster Ready Kane seeks community partners for countywide responseMar 10, 2026 11:30 am - Disaster Ready Kane, an initiative of the Kane County Office of Emergency Management, is creating a countywide support network to help prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. A community meeting is set for April 10.
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Juel Ulven to be inducted into Arts Hall of Fame 50 years after founding popular folk festivalMar 08, 2026 8:15 am - Juel Ulven, founder of the Fox Valley Folklore Society, will be inducted posthumously into the Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame on Friday, March 27, at Eagle Brook Country Club in Geneva.
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Libraries on Union Pacific West Line unite for ‘Next Stop: The Library’ transit campaignMar 06, 2026 6:08 pm - Public libraries along the Union Pacific West Metra line have launched the "Next Stop: The Library" campaign with quarterly ads on train cars running from March 2026 through early 2027. The initiative aims to remind commuters that libraries offer opportunities to meet community members, learn new skills, and explore hobbies.
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Marklund seeks volunteers for inaugural Elgin 5K Run, Walk & Roll eventMar 06, 2026 5:46 pm - Marklund seeks volunteers for its Inaugural Run, Walk & Roll-Elgin 5K/1Mile event on Sunday, April 26. Volunteers can serve as course marshals, race sweepers, food tent assistants, registration assistants, and course cheerleaders.
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Queen of Hearts raffle grows weekly, with proceeds benefiting free Tri-Cities health clinicMar 06, 2026 3:41 pm - Tri City Health Partnership's Queen of Hearts raffle jackpot exceeds $1,100, with winners receiving half the pot while supporting free medical and dental care for uninsured adults in Central Kane County.
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Broadway star Courtney Reed to be inducted into Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame March 27Mar 02, 2026 11:17 pm - Courtney Reed, an Elgin native ,will be inducted into the Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame on March 27, at Eagle Brook Country Club in Geneva as one of the youngest honorees in the organization's history.
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EYSO concert exploring the transformative power of ‘Now’Feb 26, 2026 7:31 pm - The Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestras continues its landmark 50th anniversary season with “In a Single Moment,” a powerful concert experience exploring breakthroughs, turning points, and the expansive impact of the present moment.
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Ahead of first voting experience, Conant seniors meet candidatesFeb 26, 2026 5:34 pm - More than 500 seniors recently gathered in the Conant High School auditorium for a unique opportunity to become educated voters while learning more about the election process.